News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Federal indictments announced for gun-related crimes in West Tennessee

Memphis, TN – Seven individuals have been indicted on federal gun and violent crime charges in West Tennessee, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Reagan Fondren.


New Orleans man sentenced for federal gun and drug charges

A New Orleans man, Johnnie Hagans, was sentenced on January 30, 2025, for federal gun and drug charges. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the sentencing following Hagans' guilty plea to a multi-count indictment.


Topeka man charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials

A federal grand jury in Topeka has indicted a Kansas resident on charges related to child sexual abuse materials.


Louisville CBP seizes $27M in counterfeit jewelry shipments in January

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville reported a significant seizure of counterfeit designer jewelry throughout January.


Former officer indicted over illegal firearm sales

A former police officer from Sanger, Daniel Battenfield, 40, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts related to illegal firearms dealing and obstruction.


Ontario man sentenced for meth trafficking conspiracy crossing state lines

Ricardo Rodriguez, a 61-year-old resident of Ontario, Oregon, has been sentenced to 155 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Report claims Nevada lithium mine violates indigenous rights

The U.S. government's approval of the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada has been criticized by Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union for allegedly violating Indigenous people's rights.


Madison man receives three-year sentence for possessing illegal machinegun

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, has announced that Andre Miller Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for possessing a machinegun. U.S....


Kalispell man sentenced for aiming laser at aircraft

A Kalispell resident has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft.


Governor Abbott prioritizes cybersecurity in State of the State address

In his recent State of the State address, Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the Texas Cyber Command as an emergency item for legislative consideration.


Luzerne County man sentenced for role in fentanyl distribution conspiracy

A man from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy.


Truck driver convicted of kidnapping resulting in death

A truck driver has been convicted of kidnapping resulting in death, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Chad Meacham.


Former Navy veteran pleads guilty to defrauding Department of Veterans Affairs

Rafael Castro, a former employee of the Veterans Health Administration and the Internal Revenue Service, along with his wife Miriam Castro, admitted guilt in federal court to defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $130,000.


Evansville man receives over 13-year sentence for fatal fentanyl distribution

An Evansville, Indiana man has been sentenced to 13 years and 7 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, which resulted in a death.


York County man faces federal indictment over firearms offenses

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Andie Hartley, a 38-year-old resident of Felton, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 5, 2025.


Sacramento and Fairfield residents face federal indictments for firearm offenses

The Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative, which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by bringing together various levels of law enforcement and communities, has announced new indictments in federal cases.


US seizes Venezuelan jet over export law violations

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the seizure of a Dassault Falcon 2000EX aircraft by Dominican Republic authorities.


Secretary Rubio discusses regional security with Kenyan President Ruto

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Kenyan President William Ruto.


CBP seizes over $19 million in drugs at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas have intercepted a significant quantity of narcotics, with an estimated street value of over $19 million.


Small businesses urge Congress to repeal Corporate Transparency Act

NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations, Jeff Brabant, recently appeared on The Lars Larson National Radio Show to discuss the implications of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) on small businesses.