News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Omaha man receives lengthy sentence for distributing methamphetamine

United States Attorney Susan Lehr has announced the sentencing of Joseph Goeken, a 40-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska.


Rensselaer County man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

Michael Cardwell, a 39-year-old resident of Rensselaer County, has pleaded guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).


Rhode Island resident convicted for role in international money laundering operation

A Rhode Island woman was convicted by a federal jury for her involvement in an international money laundering scheme.


Florissant man sentenced for role in check washing scheme

A man from Florissant, Missouri, has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a scheme to deposit counterfeit checks at an Illinois bank.


Newton man receives sentence for child pornography charges

A Newton man has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for receiving child sexual abuse material.


Council Bluffs man receives 22-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution

A Council Bluffs resident has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy.


Baltimore man indicted for alleged sexual exploitation crimes involving a minor

A federal grand jury has indicted Jose Adan Lopez-Guevara, a 37-year-old resident of Baltimore, on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material.


Columbus man faces multiple charges including dog fighting

A Columbus man has been arrested following the unsealing of a grand jury indictment.


Oasis Mobile Home Park agrees to improve water systems following EPA consent decree

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a consent decree with the operators of Oasis Mobile Home Park in Coachella Valley to address violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act.


San Diego surrogacy consultant pleads guilty to fraud charges

Lillian Arielle Markowitz, the former owner of three surrogacy consulting businesses in San Diego, has pleaded guilty to fraud charges.


Philadelphia man sentenced for possessing illegal firearms

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Khalif Ward, a 27-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison.


Lexington attorney faces federal charges for alleged embezzlement

An attorney from Lexington has been indicted for allegedly embezzling at least $2.5 million from three Massachusetts companies.


Canadian vendor sentenced for importing counterfeit Xanax into US

Arden McCann has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his involvement in an international narcotics distribution operation via the dark web.


Council Bluffs man sentenced for receipt of child pornography

A Council Bluffs man, Todd David Matheson, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography.


Supreme Court reinstates corporate transparency act amid ongoing legal challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a preliminary injunction, allowing the enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).


Housing trade groups welcome reintroduction of bipartisan real estate caucus

The National Association of Realtors, along with several other housing trade groups, has expressed gratitude to Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Luis Correa (D-CA), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) for reintroducing the...


Chesapeake man sentenced to nine years for meth distribution

Arthur Ray Elkins, a 60-year-old resident of Chesapeake, West Virginia, received a nine-year prison sentence followed by four years of supervised release for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.


Two Tucson men sentenced for conspiring with ISIS

Ahmed Mahad Mohamed and Abdi Yemeni Hussein, both Somali citizens residing in Tucson, Arizona, have been sentenced for their involvement in a conspiracy to travel to the Middle East with the intent to join ISIS.


Chicago money launderer sentenced for role in drug trafficking organization

A Chicago-based money launderer involved in a drug trafficking organization has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison.


Parkersburg man receives three-year prison sentence for federal gun crime

Christian Elliott, a 21-year-old resident of Parkersburg, has been sentenced to three years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.