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News from January 2025


Helena man receives over seven-year sentence for firearm offense

A Helena man, Scott Hamilton, has been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for a firearm-related crime.


Ecuadorian national pleads guilty to armed fentanyl trafficking

Orlando, Florida – Alberto Ismael Salinas Valencia, a 20-year-old residing in Orlando, has entered a guilty plea to charges of distributing fentanyl and possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg...


Trump's executive order expands school choice on military bases

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at expanding school choice in areas under federal jurisdiction, specifically targeting military bases and tribal lands.


FTC hosts free webinar on identity theft awareness in Korean

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is partnering with the Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington to offer a free webinar focused on identity theft.


Man indicted for alleged extortion attempt against Chicago restaurateur

A federal grand jury has indicted Jawad Fakroune, also known as "Angelino Escobar" or "Anjelino Escobar," on charges of extortion.


East Orange man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges

An East Orange, New Jersey resident has confessed to possessing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine with the intent to distribute, along with a firearm related to drug trafficking activities.


Dominican national sentenced for fentanyl distribution and illegal reentry

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the sentencing of Jose Ricardo Pena, a 58-year-old native and citizen of the Dominican Republic.


CBP seizes over a thousand fraudulent gas engines at Minneapolis facility

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Express Consignment Facility intercepted 42 pallets containing a total of 1,134 fraudulent gas engines on January 23.


Mescalero man admits guilt in sexual abuse case involving minor

A Mescalero man has admitted to sexually assaulting a minor, according to recent court documents.


Jacksonville man sentenced to four years for illegal firearm possession

United States District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Christopher O’Neal Houser to four years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Brooklyn man charged with child exploitation faces up to 30 years if convicted

An indictment was unsealed today, charging Ramel Warner with the sexual exploitation of a child.


Union leader pleads guilty to falsifying reports; agrees to resign

James T. Callahan, the General President of the International Union of Operating Engineers, has pleaded guilty to filing false annual reports with the U.S. Department of Labor.


Romanian nationals plead guilty in multi-state ATM skimming fraud case

A second Romanian national has admitted his involvement in a conspiracy to install card skimming devices on bank ATMs across at least six states, including Rhode Island.


Billings man receives 10-year sentence for armed drug trafficking

A Billings man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for armed methamphetamine trafficking on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that David Victor Fast Horse, 36, will serve ten years in prison followed...


Trump signs Laken Riley Act requiring detention for some illegal immigrants

President Donald Trump has signed the Laken Riley Act into law.


Box Elder man sentenced for knife assault on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation

A Box Elder man, Colten Tyrone Small, also known as Colton Swan, has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison for assaulting a woman on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation.


US-Israel defense leaders discuss security collaboration

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently engaged in an introductory call with Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz.


Lexington man sentenced to over 12 years for drug trafficking and money laundering

A Lexington man, Jamele Mundy, 35, has been sentenced to 156 months in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering offenses. U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell delivered the sentence on Monday.


Española man charged with multiple felony counts related to domestic assault

An Española man faces multiple felony charges related to domestic assault, including strangulation and causing serious bodily injury.


Heritage Foundation proposes tech policies prioritizing family values

The Heritage Foundation, alongside other leaders in the conservative movement, has introduced a proposal advocating for policy changes in the technology sector that align with traditional American family values.