News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Henrico man receives prison sentence for possession of Molotov cocktails

A Henrico man has been sentenced to eight years and one month in prison for possessing destructive devices, according to a recent announcement from Richmond, Virginia.


CBP reminds travelers: Raw eggs from Mexico banned in U.S

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a reminder to travelers that certain agricultural products, including raw eggs from Mexico, are prohibited from entering the United States.


North Carolina builder Buddy Hughes named chairman of National Association of Home Builders

Buddy Hughes, a seasoned home builder and developer from Lexington, North Carolina, has been elected as the 2025 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).


CBP warns travelers against bringing raw eggs from Mexico into U.S

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a reminder to travelers that certain agricultural products, including raw eggs from Mexico, are not allowed into the United States.


Washington D.C man pleads guilty to bribery involving GSA official

A Washington, D.C. man has admitted to bribing a United States General Services Administration (GSA) official, according to court documents.


Tulsan sentenced for robbery charges involving auto repair shop employees

U.S. District Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach has sentenced Melik Deshawn Davis to 76 months in prison for two counts of robbery in Indian Country.


IBM finalizes acquisition of HashiCorp to enhance hybrid cloud platform

IBM has officially completed its acquisition of HashiCorp, a company known for automating and securing infrastructure that supports hybrid cloud applications and generative AI.


Hartford man sentenced for meth trafficking

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has confirmed that Godfrey Smith, also known as "Mike" and "Mikey," has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison.


Fort Worth woman sentenced for smuggling minors from Mexico

A Fort Worth woman has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle two minors from Mexico into the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Harrisburg man receives over 13-year sentence for drug trafficking offenses

A Harrisburg man, Kyle Malik Jones, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Mexican national sentenced to prison after illegal reentry into the United States

Jose Salvador Alcaraz-Curiel, a 31-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for being a deported alien found in the United States.


Citrus Heights woman pleads guilty in $1 million unemployment fraud case

Rochelle Pasley, a 34-year-old resident of Citrus Heights, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to her involvement in a scheme to defraud the California Employment Development Department (EDD) out of over $1 million.


Waterville woman sentenced for illegal firearm purchase using straw buyer

A Waterville woman has been sentenced to over three years in prison for her involvement in an illegal firearm purchase.


Nevada man sentenced for sex trafficking minor across state lines

Tyree Eugene Rideaux, a 31-year-old resident of Henderson, Nevada, has been sentenced to 132 months in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release.


Meriden man receives decade-long sentence for cocaine trafficking

Miguel Acevedo, a 42-year-old resident of Meriden, Connecticut, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking offenses.


Laredo introduces email system for SENTRI participant updates

The Laredo Port of Entry SENTRI and Global Entry-designated enrollment facility has introduced a dedicated email inbox for participants to update their account information.


Kentucky man pleads guilty in scheme defrauding Boone County Schools

Jesse Marks, a 65-year-old resident of Rush, Kentucky, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in connection with a scheme that defrauded Boone County Schools out of $3.4 million.


NVIDIA announces participation in financial community events

NVIDIA has announced its participation in two upcoming events aimed at the financial community.


Harrisburg man receives prison sentence for lying about gun purchases

A Harrisburg man, Armond Youngblood, 26, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for making false statements to federal agents.


Ansonia man faces charges for alleged large-scale fentanyl distribution

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Stephen P. Belleau, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, announced the arrest of Daqwon Graham, also known as...