News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Brazilian national arrested in Worcester for alleged role in human smuggling ring

A Brazilian national residing illegally in Worcester, Massachusetts, has been apprehended as part of an international law enforcement operation targeting a criminal organization accused of smuggling hundreds from Brazil to the United States.


Massachusetts man sentenced for child exploitation offenses

Frank Twing, Sr., a 33-year-old resident of West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by 25 years of supervised release.


Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Dylan C. Irvin, a 26-year-old resident of Bradford, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to the charge of receipt of child pornography.


Hazleton men indicted on fentanyl trafficking charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced charges against two Hazleton men, Cesar Altagracia Mateo Lara and Luis Mercado-Alicea, for drug trafficking.


Massage parlor operators sentenced for illicit activities

Shaoping Wen and her son, Xu Wang, have been sentenced for their involvement in operating massage parlors as fronts for commercial sex operations.


House Select Committee probes university policies on Chinese STEM student enrollments

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China has formally requested information from several U.S. universities regarding their policies on enrolling Chinese national students in advanced STEM programs.


Albany County man sentenced for child sexual abuse material distribution

Joshua White, a 47-year-old resident of Albany County, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release.


Amazon challenges NLRB ruling on unionization discussions

NFIB has joined an amicus brief in the case of Amazon.com Services, LLC v. National Labor Relations Board at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.


Federal complaint alleges racketeering by Rollin' 60s leader

A federal complaint has been filed against Eugene Henley Jr., a leader of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips and an entertainment entrepreneur, alleging he operated a criminal enterprise involved in racketeering activities such as extortion, human...


Federal prison nurse indicted for alleged sexual abuse and false statements

An Iowa woman has been indicted for alleged abusive sexual contact with an inmate and making false statements to federal law enforcement.


Trump discusses calls with Zelenskyy and Putin amid global tensions

Donald J. Trump's recent posts on Truth Social highlight his engagement in international diplomacy through calls with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin as well as addressing concerns over Iranian support for the Houthis.


Colombian national indicted after seizure of fentanyl pills and firearm

A Colombian national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City on charges related to drug, firearm, and immigration offenses.


Maryland man sentenced to federal prison for armed robbery

Isaiah Chase, a 27-year-old resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, received an 84-month federal prison sentence for his involvement in a gunpoint robbery at Busboys and Poets.


Charlotte man sentenced to two decades for major cocaine trafficking operation

A Charlotte man, Kinte Fisher, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for trafficking significant quantities of cocaine from Charlotte to Wilmington.


Philadelphia man sentenced for cocaine smuggling attempt at Texas checkpoint

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine through a Border Patrol checkpoint near Kingsville, Texas.


Trump shares multiple posts on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump remains active on social media with recent posts on March 18th.


Pittsburgh man indicted for alleged fentanyl trafficking

A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to fentanyl trafficking.


Donald J. Trump's recent posts on Truth Social reflect ongoing engagement

Former President Donald J. Trump recently posted several updates on his Truth Social account on March 19, including links to polls and other unspecified content.


Augusta employee sentenced for stealing Masters merchandise worth millions

A former employee of the Augusta National Golf Club has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for stealing and selling Masters golf tournament merchandise and memorabilia.


Vancouver tax preparer indicted for alleged false return assistance

A Vancouver, Washington tax preparer has been indicted on multiple counts related to fraudulent tax returns.