News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


St. Louis County man pleads guilty to selling drugs to undercover officer

A St. Louis County man has admitted to selling fentanyl and methamphetamine to an undercover police detective, according to federal authorities.


Frederick man admits guilt in federal firearms trafficking case

A Frederick man, Jonathan Drew Bartgis, 26, pleaded guilty to federal charges of firearms trafficking and unlawful possession of a machinegun, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland.


Second defendant pleads guilty in deadly Charlottesville kidnapping-for-ransom case

A Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a kidnapping and ransom scheme that resulted in a fatal shooting in Charlottesville, Virginia.


Hammond man receives time served sentence for federal drug charges

A Hammond resident, Kylin Sexton, 25, has been sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to possessing marijuana and cocaine hydrochloride.


Massachusetts woman pleads guilty to leaking sealed grand jury information

A woman from Dracut, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty in federal court to leaking information from a federal grand jury to unauthorized individuals.


Wisconsin business owner pleads guilty in scheme exporting lab equipment to Russia

A Madison business owner has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the illegal export of scientific equipment to Russia.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple posts on Truth Social on July 29, 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump published three posts on his Truth Social account on July 29, 2025, later shared by the account TrumpDailyPosts on Twitter.


Donald J. Trump comments on North Sea oil policy and Manhattan shooting

Former President Donald J. Trump made several posts on July 29, 2025 via Truth Social addressing issues including UK energy policy regarding North Sea oil taxation and responding to a shooting incident in Manhattan.


Sioux City man pleads guilty in federal meth distribution case

Richard Martinez, a 30-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, pleaded guilty on July 24, 2025, in federal court to charges related to methamphetamine distribution.


Belle Vernon woman sentenced to probation and restitution for social security fraud

A Belle Vernon woman has been sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay $116,758 in restitution after being convicted of social security fraud and theft of government property.


Richmond man sentenced to over 27 years for production of child pornography

A Richmond, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 330 months in federal prison for producing child pornography.


Felon charged with illegal firearm possession under 'Make D.C. Safe' initiative

Sherwood Russell, 35, of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on a federal firearms charge following his arrest in the northwest part of the city.


Florissant man pleads guilty after high-speed chase leads to drug seizure and injury

A Florissant man has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges after fleeing St. Louis police, striking a city worker, and being found with a firearm and large quantities of drugs.


Sacramento man receives over seven years in prison for fentanyl pill distribution

Jose Luis Aguilar Saucedo, a 26-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to seven years and six months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


Middleton nail salon owner pleads guilty to federal tax evasion charge

Tam Phan, owner and operator of Happy Nails & Spa in Middleton, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to tax evasion on Monday.


Aliquippa man sentenced to nearly four years for illegal firearm possession

A man from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison after being convicted of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Hollidaysburg lawyer pleads guilty to forging federal judge’s signature

A Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania attorney has admitted to forging the signature of a U.S. District Judge on court documents.


Senators reintroduce bipartisan bill aimed at increasing transparency in college outcomes

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have reintroduced the College Transparency Act (CTA).


Prince George’s County man sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl distribution

Roddrick Navara Shelby, a 48-year-old resident of Laurel, Maryland, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for distributing more than 40 grams of fentanyl.


Columbia man receives additional five-year federal sentence for gun charge

Jackie Jermaine Watson, a 30-year-old Columbia resident, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm during and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.