News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


St. Louis man convicted on drug trafficking charges linked to nine murders

A jury in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis has convicted Anthony "TT" Jordan, 38, on charges of cocaine trafficking and nine counts related to murders committed over nearly six years.


Marty man convicted for kidnapping and assault charges

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the conviction of Ellery Zephier, Sr., 39, from Marty, South Dakota.


St. Louis residents admit selling methamphetamine and firearm conversion devices

Four individuals have admitted to selling methamphetamine or machine gun conversion devices to an undercover federal agent in St. Louis.


Owner sentenced for PPP fraud involving fake employee claims

Patrick Strauss, the owner of Powergrid Real Estate LLC in Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 48 months of probation for his involvement in a conspiracy to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


Portland man sentenced for stealing over $426K using stolen identity

A Portland man has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for bank fraud and identity theft, following a scheme that defrauded a victim with an intellectual disability of over $426,000.


Threads introduces feature to share custom public feeds

Starting today, Threads users can share custom public feeds they have created.


Canton man pleads guilty to meth distribution near Choctaw Reservation

A Canton man has admitted guilt in a methamphetamine distribution case.


NFIB files amicus brief with Supreme Court against EPA's Clean Air Act waivers

NFIB has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


Amtrak employee pleads guilty in $11 million health care fraud scheme

An Amtrak employee has admitted to participating in a scheme to defraud the company's health care plan, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.


Manhattan man pleads guilty to threatening two judges through mailed letter

Christopher McCarty, a 33-year-old resident of Manhattan, has pled guilty to mailing a threatening letter aimed at two New York State judges.


Small business advocate pushes for permanent 20% tax deduction

NFIB member Alison Couch is actively advocating for the continuation of the 20% Small Business Deduction.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into US

Maurilio Jastinto-Juarez, a 50-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced on January 27, 2025, for illegal reentry into the United States after removal.


Four Birmingham men indicted over multiple carjackings

A federal grand jury has indicted four men from Birmingham in connection with three separate carjacking incidents that took place in Jefferson County.


EPA outlines five-pillar strategy under "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative

On February 4, 2025, Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), introduced the "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative.


Ohio Valley men sentenced for roles in drug trafficking organization

Three men appeared in federal court this week due to their involvement in a drug trafficking operation in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia.


Drug trafficker pleads guilty after major seizure on North Shore

A Lynn man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for his involvement in a major drug trafficking operation on the North Shore of Massachusetts.


Haverhill man admits guilt in cocaine and firearms trafficking case

A Haverhill man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for trafficking cocaine and illegal firearms in the Boston area.


Georgia man indicted for firearm possession after shooting South Carolina trooper

A federal grand jury in Columbia has indicted Derrick Gathers, a 38-year-old resident of Augusta, Georgia, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Smyrna man receives 20-year sentence for child exploitation charges

Peter Allen Snyder, a 43-year-old resident of Smyrna, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.


CBP seizes $1.6 million in cocaine at Roma International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Roma International Bridge cargo facility have seized cocaine valued at $1.6 million, hidden within a tractor trailer.