News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Pomona gang members and Mexican Mafia associates found guilty of serious federal crimes

Four Pomona gang members and associates of the Mexican Mafia were convicted on a range of serious charges, including racketeering, murder, and drug trafficking, according to a recent court verdict.


Rochester woman faces charges for defrauding local businesses with gift card scheme

A Rochester woman has been charged with defrauding local businesses and charities of significant sums through a fraudulent gift card scheme. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the charges against Jessica Stadt, 43, who is accused of wire...


Donald J. Trump advocates policies and recognitions on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump shared views on political strategy and particular policies on Truth Social on March 27 and 28, 2025.


Masonry contractor president charged in bribery case involving Amtrak project

Mark Snedden, 69, a resident of Munster, Indiana, and president of a masonry restoration company, has been charged with conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and making a false claim.


D.C. man indicted on charges of assault and strangulation of ex-girlfriend

Byron Ajanel, a 24-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faces serious felony charges following allegations related to an incident with his former girlfriend on January 1, 2025.


Colorado man pleads guilty to child pornography charges, faces lengthy prison sentence

A Colorado man, Tyrell Forest Anderson, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the production and distribution of child pornography and transferring obscene material to a minor, as announced by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme on March 28, 2025.


Nigerian national pleads guilty to laundering millions from romance and email scams

Olumide Olorunfunmi, a 39-year-old Nigerian national, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina, for his involvement in laundering money connected to romance scams and business email compromise schemes. U.S. Attorney Russ...


Chicago man convicted for sex trafficking and kidnapping five young victims

A federal jury in Chicago has convicted Dennis Williams, a 33-year-old Chicago resident, of sex trafficking and kidnapping offenses involving five young victims, including a 15-year-old girl.


Minneapolis man indicted for threat against Congressperson

Michael Lewis, a Minneapolis resident, faces federal charges after being indicted for allegedly threatening to murder a United States Congressperson.


Mississippi man guilty of impersonating deputy U.S. Marshal

William Gilchrist, a resident of Greenville, Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to charges of impersonating a deputy United States Marshal, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Former EDD employee sentenced to over five years for fraud and bribery scheme

Regina Brice, a former employee of the California Employment Development Department (EDD), has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for committing mail fraud in a bribery scheme that resulted in filing fraudulent unemployment claims worth $858,339.


Arizona charges 260 individuals for immigration-related offenses in a week

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona has charged 260 individuals with immigration-related offenses during a week of enforcement operations from March 22 to March 28, 2025.


Donald Trump appoints Sara Carter and Mark Brnovich in key roles, March 2025

Former President Donald Trump announced new appointments on March 28, 2025, via Truth Social.


Olaf Kyros Gustafsson extradited over Escobar Inc. fraud and money laundering charges

A Swedish national has been extradited to the United States from Spain to face charges related to fraud and money laundering.


Fentanyl and cocaine distribution conspiracy leads to indictment in Puerto Rico

On March 27, 2025, a federal grand jury in Puerto Rico indicted Carlos A. Guerra-Colón with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and possess it with intent to distribute, along with possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


Detroit man receives 25-month sentence for firing gun on crowded sidewalk

A Detroit man has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison following a shooting incident last July.


Federal charges filed against 23 in Lubbock drug trafficking operation

Federal charges have been filed against 23 individuals accused of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in Lubbock, Texas.


Montville man sentenced for illegal firearm business

Nicholas DeFelice, a 33-year-old resident of Montville, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea delivered the sentence in Hartford.


California man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges

A man from California has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution near school

A Cedar Rapids man, D’quon Morrow, age 27, has pled guilty in federal court to distributing fentanyl near a school.