News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Stowe resident faces federal charges for alleged drug-related murders

A Stowe man, Theodore Bland, has been charged by a federal grand jury with multiple offenses including conspiracy to distribute cocaine base, possession of cocaine base and fentanyl with intent to distribute, and using a firearm in relation to...


San Carlos man charged with arson for July 2024 reservation fire

Keanu Rudy Dude, a 25-year-old resident of San Carlos, Arizona, and an enrolled member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, has been arrested following an indictment by a federal grand jury in Phoenix.


Dominican man sentenced for drug trafficking in Portsmouth

A Dominican man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for drug trafficking at a public housing development in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.


Wenatchee man sentenced to 15 years for receipt of child sexual abuse material

Spokane, Washington – A Wenatchee resident has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.


Nurse pleads guilty to fentanyl tampering and record falsification

A nurse from Lithia, Florida, has admitted to tampering with injectable fentanyl and falsifying hospital records.


Trump promotes US as investment hub while prioritizing national security

President Donald J. Trump has expressed his commitment to making the United States an attractive destination for foreign investment while ensuring national security is not compromised.


NFU president comments on USDA's release of paused IRA funding

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew has responded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) decision to release the initial portion of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding that had been under review.


Arizona woman sentenced for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Tyla Griffin, a 36-year-old from Phoenix, Arizona, has been sentenced to 92 months in prison.


Federal jury convicts Vero Beach man for meth distribution

A federal jury in South Florida has found Denzil Olajuwon Stewart, 30, guilty of distributing narcotics after he was caught selling 276.7 grams of pure methamphetamine.


US government outlines strategy against overseas extortion targeting American firms

In a recent memorandum, key figures from the United States government have outlined measures to protect American companies and innovators from what they describe as overseas extortion and unfair penalties.


Ethete man receives 40-year sentence for second-degree murder

Kevin Joseph Mendibles, a 37-year-old resident of Ethete, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for second-degree murder.


Former Oklahoma resident pleads guilty to theft and tax fraud charges

Michael Anthony Houser, a former resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, has pled guilty to charges of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and tax fraud.


Existing-home sales drop nearly five percent in January

Existing-home sales in the United States experienced a decline of 4.9% in January, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million, according to data from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).


Oklahoma City woman sentenced for embezzling over $1M from employer

U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell has sentenced Amy D. Shelton, a 38-year-old woman from Oklahoma City, to 30 months in prison for bank fraud and willfully making and subscribing a false federal income tax return.


Dauphin County man sentenced to over eight years for child exploitation offenses

A Dauphin County man has been sentenced to 97 months in prison for receiving images of child sexual exploitation.


South Carolina man receives century-long sentence for killing Virginia police officer

Michael Donivan White, a 36-year-old from South Carolina, has been sentenced to 100 years in federal prison.


Alleged cartel member extradited from Mexico appears in San Diego court

Edgar Perez Villa, an alleged member of a Tijuana-based enforcement group for the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), has been extradited from Mexico to the United States.


ICE detains Jamaican national with extensive criminal record

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with law enforcement partners, has arrested Richard Alfanso Smith, a 48-year-old Jamaican national residing illegally in the United States.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and gun violations

David Kellup Jr., a resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to drug trafficking and firearms violations.


Railroad employee settles allegations over false unemployment benefit claims

A federal railroad employee has agreed to pay $24,000 to settle potential violations of the False Claims Act.