News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Honduran man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S., faces prison term

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Victor Manuel Osorto-Lopez, a 40-year-old Honduran national, for illegal reentry into the United States.


San Luis CBP officers seize methamphetamine and cocaine in separate incidents

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis have been actively involved in enforcement activities, successfully intercepting two attempts to smuggle hard narcotics.


Cousins sentenced for murder and conspiracy in Washington D.C

Eugene Burns, a 32-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for the murder of Onyekachi Emmanuel Osuchukwu III and conspiracy to influence a witness.


Former university employee charged with attempting to entice minor

Mohammad Ebrahim Torki Harchegani, a 38-year-old former researcher at the University of South Carolina, has been charged with attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity.


Secretary Rubio travels to promote America First policy in Central America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a trip across Central America and the Caribbean, visiting Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic from February 1-6.


Oklahoma City man sentenced for illegal possession of machinegun conversion devices

John Anthony Owen, a 24-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for the illegal possession of machineguns.


Rubio discusses regional cooperation with Saudi Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.


Atlanta man sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy and illegal firearm possession

An Atlanta man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and illegal firearm possession.


Baton Rouge man sentenced to nearly 18 years for drugs and firearms offenses

A Baton Rouge man, Demarlo Brown, has been sentenced to 211 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations.


Laguna man sentenced for fatal DWI crash killing three family members

A Laguna man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following a fatal DWI crash on the Laguna Pueblo in 2022, which resulted in the deaths of three family members.


Aryan gang-linked traffickers receive lengthy sentences amid major drug bust

Two individuals involved in drug trafficking organizations linked to Aryan prison gangs have been sentenced to significant prison terms.


Luxury watch dealer sentenced for defrauding customers over $5 million

A Los Angeles man, Anthony Farrer, who ran a luxury watch consignment business in Beverly Hills known as "The Timepiece Gentleman," has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison.


United States congratulates Nauru on its 57th independence anniversary

On behalf of the United States, congratulations are extended to the Republic of Nauru on its 57th anniversary of independence.


VA extends deadline for veterans' transition to new login system

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an extension for veterans transitioning to a new online login system.


Chicago man receives consecutive prison sentences after failing to surrender

Nurldon Green, III, a 32-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon.


Utah and California businessmen face charges in alleged investment fraud schemes

An indictment has been unsealed in St. George, Utah, following the arrest of a man accused of financial crimes alongside his business partner.


Riverside County man sentenced for producing child pornography

A Riverside County man, John Matthew Piecuch, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for producing sexually explicit images of children he met online.


Utqiagvik man receives prison sentence for producing child pornography

An Utqiagvik man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for producing child pornography, with an additional 10 years of supervised release.


U.S. Attorney's Office collects over $12M in fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah reported collections totaling over $12.9 million in civil and criminal actions during Fiscal Year 2024. U.S. Attorney Trina A. Higgins disclosed that $8,385,272.13 was collected from criminal...


U.S., Japan reaffirm alliance commitments in defense leaders' introductory call

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently held an introductory call with Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen.