News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Nashville man faces new charges while out on bond for attempted murder

A Nashville man, Adrees Bumphus, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Authorities arrest twenty-seven suspects linked to major drug-trafficking ring

Twenty-seven individuals are in custody following a series of arrests conducted by federal and state authorities in Pulaski County, Arkansas.


Guatemalan national faces charges for illegal reentry into the United States

A Guatemalan national, Jose Martinez-Lopez, also known as “Amalio Mendez-Molina,” has been charged with unlawful reentry into the United States after deportation.


Sikeston man sentenced to 10 years for fentanyl distribution

Steven K. Townsend, a 33-year-old resident of Sikeston, Missouri, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


Arkansas man convicted for transporting illegal immigrants in Texas

A man from Jonesboro, Arkansas, has been found guilty of illegally transporting four undocumented immigrants.


Mexican national sentenced for drug trafficking and money laundering

A Mexican national, Jesus Lopez Medina, was sentenced to five years in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and launder the proceeds.


Beresford man sentenced for distributing child pornography

A Beresford, South Dakota man has been sentenced to over 33 years in federal prison for the receipt and distribution of child pornography.


Ontario man charged with false statement at U.S.-Canada border

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Omid Kazemimanesh, a 38-year-old resident of Mississauga, Ontario.


President submits numerous nominations including ambassadors and agency leaders

A series of nominations have been sent to the Senate, with individuals selected for key positions in various departments and agencies.


Convicted felon sentenced to over four years for illegal firearm possession

On March 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Jesus Manuel, a 44-year-old resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, to 58 months in federal prison.


Concord man sentenced for drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession

A Concord man has been sentenced in federal court for drug and firearms offenses, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.


Raleigh-based DynPro settles false claims act liability over improper PPP loan

DynPro, Inc., an IT solutions company based in Raleigh, has agreed to pay $2,178,254 to settle allegations of falsely obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).


Lionel Albino Galindo convicted on multiple counts related to child exploitation

Lionel Albino Galindo was found guilty of six counts of child exploitation after a five-day jury trial in San Juan, Puerto Rico.


DeForest man sentenced for attempted cocaine distribution

Braulio Martinez Salazar, a 31-year-old resident of DeForest, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for attempting to distribute cocaine.


Central Falls man sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy involving stolen checks

A Central Falls resident has been sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.


Connecticut man sentenced for drug trafficking offenses in Vermont

Jahking Allah, also known as "Stop Sign," has been sentenced to 37 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Treasury issues order targeting cartel money laundering on southwest border

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced a new Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) aimed at combating illicit activities and money laundering by Mexico-based cartels along the southwest border...


Texas man sentenced for enticing a minor

Joshua Michael Bowden, a 43-year-old resident of Dallas, Texas, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor.


Hartford man sentenced for defrauding banks in auto loan scheme

A Hartford man has been sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding credit unions and banks through an auto loan scheme.


US secures over $5M forfeiture tied to business email compromise scheme

The United States Attorney’s Office announced a significant legal development involving the forfeiture of over $5 million linked to a business email compromise (BEC) scheme.