News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Nashville man sentenced to over 21 years for multiple carjackings while on pre-trial release

Estifanos Kumssa, a 26-year-old resident of Nashville, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 260 months in federal prison after being convicted by a jury on two counts of carjacking and two counts of possessing and brandishing a firearm during a crime...


Baltimore man pleads guilty to major cocaine distribution following investigation

Travis Sentell Howell, a 46-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has entered a guilty plea for distributing 80 kilograms of cocaine.


Juniata County man faces federal drug trafficking and firearm charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Larry L. Grove, Jr., a 36-year-old resident of Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Jefferson Parish resident faces federal charges for fraud and identity theft

A Jefferson Parish resident has been indicted on charges of fraud and identity theft.


Congressional inquiry into CCP-linked bioagent smuggling at University of Michigan

Chairmen Moolenaar, Walberg, and Babin have initiated an inquiry into a possible agroterrorism incident in Michigan.


Minnesota man sentenced for defrauding California electronics manufacturer

Thomas Thanh Pham, a 53-year-old resident of Burnsville, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for defrauding an electronics manufacturing company based in California.


Senator Ernst's bill seeks to boost U.S. manufacturing with higher SBA loan limits

Support is mounting for the Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act, a bill introduced by Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa.


Sacramento woman pleads guilty in fentanyl distribution conspiracy

Sadie Bramlette, a 28-year-old resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to the distribution of controlled substances, including fentanyl.


Tripoli man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

A man from Tripoli, Iowa, has admitted to charges of distributing and possessing child pornography.


Dominican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the United States

A Dominican national residing in Lawrence has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


Detroit man indicted for robbery spree after escaping custody

Markiese King, a 31-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, faces a six-count indictment as announced by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr.


Dubuque man receives 42-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

A Dubuque man has been sentenced to 42 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a child and distributing child pornography.


Russellville man receives 22-year sentence for meth distribution

Larry Douglas Cossey, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison.


Houston man sentenced to seven years for role in Halloween armed robbery

A Houston man, Jordan Javon Ashton, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison following his convictions for armed robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing after a...


Huntington man pleads guilty to distributing methamphetamine

Deangelo Lamont Tell, also known as "Lil D," from Huntington, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime involving methamphetamine distribution.


Charleston man receives over 12-year sentence for drug crimes and violation

Jason Lorel Minter, a 44-year-old resident of Charleston, has been sentenced to 12 years and three months in prison followed by four years of supervised release.


Laconia man sentenced for unlawful possession and sale of firearms

A Laconia man has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for firearms offenses, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.


Las Vegas woman convicted for threatening federal judges and probation officer

A federal jury in Las Vegas has found Latonia Smith guilty of cyberstalking and making threats against two district court judges and a probation officer.


USDA urged to reform Tennessee Walking Horse competition inspections

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has expressed support for the findings of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspector General review concerning inspections at Tennessee Walking Horse competitions.


Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty in jury bribery scheme

Abdiaziz Farah, previously convicted of fraud in the Feeding Our Future trial, has entered a guilty plea for attempting to bribe a juror in the same case.