News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Michael Martucci appointed as EPA Region 2 administrator

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the appointment of Michael Martucci as the Regional Administrator for EPA Region 2.


CBP intercepts two meth smuggling attempts at San Luis port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis, Arizona, intercepted two methamphetamine smuggling attempts on Tuesday.


EPA launches historic wildfire cleanup after devastating California fires

On February 6, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Los Angeles, California, to assess the damage caused by recent wildfires and to meet with agency personnel involved in what is described as the largest wildfire cleanup effort in the...


California man pleads guilty over high-end brothel network

A Torrance, California man has admitted his role in running a network of high-end brothels across greater Boston and eastern Virginia.


Small businesses struggle with hiring despite economic optimism

NFIB's latest jobs report indicates ongoing challenges for small businesses in filling job vacancies, with 35% of owners reporting unfilled positions in January, consistent with December figures.


Border Patrol detains two illegal aliens with past child-related sexual crime convictions

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents have detained two individuals with previous criminal convictions related to sexual offenses against minors.


Sioux City man gets two-year sentence for illegal re-entry into US

A Sioux City man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States as a felon.


FinCEN penalizes Brink's $37M for Bank Secrecy Act violations

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has imposed a $37 million civil money penalty on Brink’s Global Services USA, Inc. for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).


Slovakian man sentenced over fraudulent pandemic loan applications

A man from the Slovak Republic has been sentenced to 38 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief loans. U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark handed down the sentence and ordered Mark Ethan Jermain to repay $738,118.


Trump appoints Scott Mason IV as EPA regional administrator for South Central

President Donald J. Trump has appointed Scott Mason IV as the new Regional Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) South Central Region, also known as Region 6.


Alaska man indicted for alleged sexual contact on Anchorage-Seattle flight

A 27-year-old man from Deering, Alaska, Trayton C. Ballot, was arraigned today following his indictment for abusive sexual contact on an aircraft.


Spirit Lake man receives 16-year sentence for second-degree murder

United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Austin Cody Littlewind, also known as Austin Cody Littlewind Jr., has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison.


Baltimore men face federal charges over firearm possession

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that two Baltimore men, Dominic Wise and Darius Gissentaner, both aged 33, have been indicted on firearms charges.


North Carolina man receives lengthy sentence for fentanyl trafficking

A North Carolina resident has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute parafluorofentanyl and fentanyl.


US sanctions network funding Iranian military through illicit oil sales

The United States has announced sanctions against an international network accused of channeling illicit revenue to Iran's military.


Buna man convicted on federal firearms and drug trafficking charges

A man from Buna, Texas, has been found guilty of federal firearms and drug trafficking offenses in the Eastern District of Texas.


Missouri man receives prison sentence over pandemic fraud and environmental violations

A Missouri business owner has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for multiple offenses, including bank fraud, Clean Air Act violations, and witness tampering. U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk handed down the sentence to Christopher Lee...


Roanoke residents sentenced for fentanyl distribution offenses

A pair of Roanoke residents involved in fentanyl trafficking have been sentenced to federal prison.


US, Indonesia reaffirm commitment to Indo-Pacific security in defense talks

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin engaged in an introductory call, according to Department of Defense Spokesman John Ullyot.


Charlotte man sentenced for illegal firearm possession and machinegun transfer

A Charlotte man, Shakor Daniels, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for firearm-related offenses. U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell delivered the sentence after Daniels was found guilty of...