News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Former deputy director admits to bribery charges, faces up to 15 years in prison

Dana McDaniel, a former Deputy Director at the District's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE), has admitted guilt to bribery charges.


Mercer County man sentenced for online threats against white community

A Mercer County man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for posting online threats against members of the white community. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced that Joshua Cobb, 24, from Trenton, New Jersey, had pleaded guilty to transmitting...


Rhode Island woman sentenced for role in multistate drug trafficking scheme

A Rhode Island resident, Denise Guyette, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for her role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl and methamphetamine across multiple states, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island.


Woman sentenced for obstruction in Makiyah Wilson murder case

Quanisha Ramsuer, a 31-year-old woman from Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to three years in prison for obstructing justice related to the murder investigation of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson.


Oklahoma man receives 45-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

An Oklahoma man, Jonathon Chase Russell, has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison following charges linked to the sexual exploitation of children.


Slovenian nationals sentenced in U.S. heroin trafficking case

Two Slovenian nationals, Gorazd Filimonovic and Gasper Urbanc, have been sentenced to 10 and 13 years in prison, respectively, for their roles in a heroin trafficking operation aimed at the United States.


Naturalized U.S. citizen indicted on fraud charges related to undisclosed criminal past

Juan Antonio Ruiz, aged 47 and a naturalized U.S. citizen, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Tucson, Arizona.


Greensboro man sentenced to 10 years for meth conspiracy

A Greensboro man received a 10-year prison sentence for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Randall S. Galyon of the Middle District of North Carolina.


Lincoln man sentenced to over six years for ammo possession

Derrick Conley, a 23-year-old resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for possession of ammunition as a felon.


Four charged in El Cajon for immigration violations

John Washburn, the general manager of San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings, and three employees appeared in federal court in San Diego on immigration charges.


Scheduling conference set for GTCR BC Holdings and Surmodics case

A scheduling conference is set to take place in the matter of GTCR BC Holdings, LLC and Surmodics, Inc., under Docket 9440.


President Trump claims "transformative wins" in second term

President Donald J. Trump has concluded the tenth week of his second term, bringing what his administration describes as "transformative wins" for the American public.


Southern District charges over 250 individuals in border security cases

A series of legal actions in immigration and border security have been announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Joint crime initiative honored for efforts in reducing violent crime in Oklahoma City

On March 27, 2025, the National High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program recognized a joint law enforcement initiative targeting violent crime in Oklahoma City with the "Investigation Involving a Violent Organization" award at the...


Rocky Mount man sentenced to over 18 years for armed robbery

A Rocky Mount resident received a sentence of 218 months in prison following a court ruling in Raleigh, North Carolina.


President orders DC to be made safe and beautiful through task force initiative

The President has signed an executive order aimed at enhancing Washington, D.C.'s safety and aesthetic appeal.


William Brock sentenced for stabbing fellow inmate in D.C. jail

William Brock, a 33-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to three years in prison for stabbing a fellow inmate at the D.C. Jail.


Florida bookkeeper sentenced for fraudulent loans from Georgia church charity

A woman from Florida has been sentenced to federal prison for fraud involving a church in Alapaha, Georgia.


Ponce man and local business indicted for bank fraud scheme in Puerto Rico

A Ponce resident, identified as Melvin E. Rivera-Oliveras, was arrested on March 25, 2025, facing charges including bank fraud and money laundering.


Raleigh man sentenced to 15 years for cocaine trafficking and firearm charges

A Raleigh man, Linwood Davis, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for charges related to cocaine trafficking and possession of firearms.