News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Lynn man pleads guilty in major North Shore drug trafficking case

A Lynn resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for his involvement in a significant drug trafficking organization operating on the North Shore of Massachusetts.


Elkhart man receives nearly two decades in prison for drug trafficking

Adam Motheral, a 50-year-old resident of Elkhart, Indiana, has been sentenced to 228 months in prison.


Oklahoma City man sentenced for fentanyl distribution and illegal firearms possession

Abel Jose Farias, a 21-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and illegal possession of two firearms following a previous felony conviction.


Arkansas man receives 14-year sentence for drugs and firearms offenses

A Hot Springs resident, Deangelo Michael Lover, has been sentenced to 170 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.


Federal indictments highlight focus on immigration-related offenses

Recently, a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Alabama indicted several individuals on charges related to illegal reentry after deportation and possession of firearms by aliens.


CCIA challenges Texas HB20 over free speech concerns

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and NetChoice have refiled their complaint against Texas HB20, a law designed to regulate speech on social media platforms.


Lake Charles man receives 12-year sentence for drug trafficking

A Lake Charles resident, Jeremy Wade Denegall, 45, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison on drug trafficking charges.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession charge

LaMichael Jackson, a 26-year-old resident of New Orleans, has entered a guilty plea for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Hot Spring County sheriff pleads guilty to concealing facts from FBI

A Malvern, Arkansas man has pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in a scheme to conceal a material fact from a governmental agency.


Man sentenced to 32 years for murder over shoe purchase dispute

Darius Anderson, a 23-year-old resident of Washington, DC, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for the first-degree murder of Israel Mattocks.


U.S. Attorney’s Office collects over $6M through actions and forfeitures in fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma (NDOK) has announced the collection of over $4 million in civil and criminal actions during Fiscal Year 2024.


San Joaquin County woman pleads guilty to illegal firearms trafficking

Alejandra Susana Castillo, a 34-year-old resident of Tracy, California, has pleaded guilty to charges related to illegal firearms trafficking.


Arkansas man sentenced to over 11 years for meth trafficking

A Hot Springs man, Cedric A. Mitchell, was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.


German election results could impact global tax policy

The German federal election, set for February 23, 2025, comes at a time of significant international challenges.


CBP assists in breaking up New Orleans drug ring with multiple arrests

The Office of Field Operations at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in New Orleans has played a crucial role in dismantling a local drug network, working alongside local and federal partners.


Tifton man pleads guilty to trafficking Mexico-sourced methamphetamine

A Tifton man, Travarious Deshawn Mike, 29, has pleaded guilty to two counts of methamphetamine distribution.


Trump proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month

The United States will observe National Black History Month in February 2025, as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump.


Manassas man receives prison sentence for child sex trafficking and CSAM possession

A Manassas resident has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sex trafficking a child and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Pittsburgh man sentenced to 25 years for sex trafficking

A Pittsburgh resident, Eric Jefferson, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sex trafficking multiple women.


Jacksonville man faces charges for attempting to meet child for illegal activities

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Noel Daniel Simonca, a 47-year-old resident of Jacksonville, for attempting to entice a minor child to engage in sexual activity.