News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Northfield man receives six-year sentence for attempted meth distribution via USPS

A Northfield resident has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for attempting to receive methamphetamine through the United States Postal Service.


Felon sentenced to over nine years for Elizabeth City shooting involvement

A felon involved in a shooting incident in Elizabeth City has been sentenced to 115 months in prison for possession of ammunition by a felon.


Hinds County sheriff receives prison sentence for bribery and unlawful actions

Former Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.


Advocates push for court-appointed receiver over Arizona prison healthcare

The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Arizona, Prison Law Office, and Disability Rights Arizona have petitioned a federal judge to appoint a receiver to manage healthcare in Arizona prisons.


Guatemalan citizen indicted for illegal re-entry into US

A Guatemalan citizen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for illegal re-entry into the United States.


Virginia man sentenced for drug smuggling into state prison

A Virginia man has been sentenced for his involvement in a drug smuggling and money laundering conspiracy.


Ganzer visits Canada for G7 nonproliferation discussions

Acting Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation, Ann K. Ganzer, is scheduled to visit Ottawa, Canada from February 11 to 13.


Miske Enterprise member sentenced to 20 years for racketeering conspiracy

John B. Stancil, a member of the Miske Enterprise, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for racketeering conspiracy.


Torrington man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

A Torrington man, Christopher Jesus Constanzo, 22, has pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of three minors.


Secretary Noem addresses indictment of CBP officer for drug and human smuggling

Today, Secretary Kristi Noem commented on the indictment of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer accused of involvement in human smuggling and drug trafficking.


Amsterdam man pleads guilty to cocaine possession with intent to distribute

Jose Carrero, a 36-year-old resident of Amsterdam, New York, has entered a guilty plea for possessing a controlled substance with the intent to distribute.


Sisters sentenced for attempting child smuggling at Laredo bridge

Two U.S. citizens have been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle a 7-year-old Mexican child into the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Rapid City woman sentenced for bank fraud and theft

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Camela C. Theeler, U.S. District Judge, sentenced a Rapid City woman for bank fraud and theft by a credit union employee.


Chazy man faces federal charges for alleged alien smuggling

Bailey Burger, a 38-year-old resident of Chazy, New York, has been indicted for his alleged involvement in alien smuggling.


Coalition supports FCC fines on telecoms for privacy violations

CDT has collaborated with civil society partners to file two amicus briefs concerning the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to impose fines on Verizon and T-Mobile.


Raleigh man pleads guilty in illegal tech export attempt

David C. Bohmerwald, a Raleigh-based electronics business owner, has pled guilty to attempting to export accelerometer technology with military applications to China without the necessary license.


Sioux Falls man sentenced for firearm possession and drug distribution

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for possession of a firearm as a felon and distribution of methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schrier handed down the sentence on February 10, 2025.


Former executive director sentenced for embezzling funds from trail system

The former Executive Director of the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority (SRRA), Melissa Slemp Rose, has been sentenced to time served plus three years of supervised release.


US sanctions Russia-based Zservers over alleged ransomware activities

The United States, in coordination with Australia and the United Kingdom, has announced sanctions against Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting services provider.


FTC adjusts civil penalties for inflation as per federal mandate

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced adjustments to the maximum civil penalty amounts for violations of 16 legal provisions it enforces.