News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Former New Orleans attorney sentenced to nine years for embezzling investor funds

A former New Orleans attorney, Michael Brian DePetrillo, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for violating the Commodity Exchange Act.


Auburn man sentenced to 11 years for running illegal fentanyl pill lab

A 59-year-old man from Auburn, Washington, Johnny Elias, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his involvement in manufacturing and distributing fentanyl pills.


New Castle man sentenced to six years for federal drug and firearm offenses

A New Castle man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug and firearm offenses, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Mexico resident sentenced for illegal reentry following deadly Dormont hit-and-run

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to illegally reentering the United States, following his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Dormont, Pennsylvania.


Repeat offender sentenced for unlawful entry after multiple removals

A man from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, has been sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for unlawfully reentering the United States after being removed three previous times.


Waterloo woman sentenced for illegal firearm purchases linked to felon boyfriend

A Waterloo woman has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for purchasing firearms on behalf of a convicted felon.


CBP intercepts internal carrier smuggling fentanyl at El Paso port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Bridge of the Americas international port of entry in El Paso, Texas, seized 132.4 grams of fentanyl on July 18.


Laredo CBP officers detain fugitive wanted for child sexual assault

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man wanted for an alleged sexual crime against a child.


CBP officers seize cocaine at Ysleta port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Ysleta international port of entry seized 42 pounds of cocaine on July 20.


LAREDO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at over $529,000 this weekend.


Department of Homeland Security arrests suspects involved in shooting of CBP officer

Today, the Department of Homeland Security arrested Cristian Aybar Berroa, identified as a criminal illegal alien, in connection with an attempted armed robbery involving a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in New York City.


DHS refutes media claims about secret deportation and death of "Allentown grandfather

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clarified misleading reports regarding the alleged deportation of an "Allentown grandfather" by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Trump Administration outlines six-month achievements under DHS leadership

In the first six months of President Trump's new term, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, has taken several actions to enhance border security and immigration enforcement.


CBP officer ambushed; DHS files detainer against suspect

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) filed a detainer against an illegal alien accused of ambushing and shooting a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer in New York City.


ICE conducts nationwide arrests targeting criminal illegal aliens

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested several criminal illegal aliens across the United States.


ICE captures final escapee from Delaney Hall detention facility

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has captured Andres Pineda-Mogollon, the last of four detainees who escaped from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey.


ICE arrests criminal illegal alien accused of abuse after judge's release

On July 19, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Chicago arrested Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez, a 52-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico.


Border Patrol arrests two convicted sex offenders near U.S.-Mexico border

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector have arrested two illegal aliens, both convicted sex offenders, near the U.S.-Mexico border this week.


ICE arrests highlight ongoing efforts against criminal illegal aliens

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the arrest and removal of Pedro Trejo Reyes, a convicted child rapist and criminal illegal alien from Mexico, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Houston.


DHS cancels grants failing terrorism prevention goals saving taxpayers millions

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of several grants deemed ineffective in countering terrorism threats.