News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Turner Falls man sentenced to three years for possession of child pornography

A Turner Falls resident, Edward Dunphy, 79, has been sentenced to three years in prison and five years of supervised release for possessing child sexual abuse material.


Houston man receives ten-year sentence for ATM jugging robbery

A Houston man has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to a “jugging” robbery targeting an ATM technician, according to Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson.


Bronx man receives maximum sentence for shooting that injured five-year-old girl

A Bronx man, Austin Morrishow, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegally possessing ammunition related to a shooting that seriously injured a five-year-old girl.


Beaumont man receives 20-year sentence for possessing child pornography

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography while residing at a halfway house, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs of the Eastern District of Texas.


Seven southeast Missouri residents indicted on federal methamphetamine charges

Seven residents from southeast Missouri have been arrested following federal indictments related to methamphetamine distribution.


donald j. trump praises ice agents' efforts in recent truth social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on July 29, 2025 via Truth Social praising ICE agents for their efforts to remove serious criminals from the United States.


Jefferson County man receives five-year sentence for firearms violation tied to drug case

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for a firearms violation related to drug trafficking, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas.


Former SEPTA officer receives 12-year sentence for child pornography offenses

Brian Zenszer, a former SEPTA police officer from Warminster, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession and distribution of child pornography.


Donald J. Trump criticizes Jessica Tarlov in new Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on his Truth Social account on July 29, 2025, including criticism of television commentator Jessica Tarlov and mentions of news communities.


Donald J. Trump addresses rumors about seeking summit with China’s president

Former President Donald J. Trump used Truth Social on July 28-29, 2025 to refute claims he was actively seeking a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.


NFIB urges congressional action against beneficial ownership reporting rules

NFIB President Brad Close appeared on SiriusXM’s The David Webb Show to address concerns about Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, which he described as unconstitutional and invasive for small businesses.


New Haven man receives over six years in prison for fentanyl trafficking

A New Haven man has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.


Three Forks man receives prison sentence for distributing methamphetamine

A Three Forks resident, Anthony Robert Catalusci, 65, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Illegal re-entrant with prior convictions sentenced to over eight years in prison

Juan Carlos Padilla Santos was sentenced to 100 months in prison for illegally re-entering the United States after having been deported twice and being subject to a third removal order.


U.S. Attorney’s Office joins Rhode Island communities for National Night Out

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island will participate in National Night Out events across several cities and towns in Rhode Island on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.


Donald J. Trump shares updates on EU deal and travels via Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social between July 28 and July 29, 2025, referencing a past figure, thanking a supporter named Bill, and announcing successful international negotiations while traveling in Scotland.


Farrell man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearm charges

A Farrell, Pennsylvania resident has admitted to federal drug trafficking and firearm offenses.


Indianapolis man sentenced for setting fires that destroyed federally funded IndyGo bus

Demarcus McCloud, 46, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to two counts of malicious damage to property receiving federal funds and one count of malicious...


Dominican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry; faces third deportation

A Dominican national, Celso Herrera-De Los Santos, has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of illegal reentry after previously being deported twice from the United States.


Previously convicted felon pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession in Washington

Kevin Hopkins, 39, of Washington, D.C., has pleaded guilty to a firearms charge in U.S. District Court.