News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Four men indicted on federal kidnapping charge in Denver

Four men have been indicted on charges of kidnapping in Denver, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.


New Mexico man receives over 27-year sentence for online child pornography offenses

A New Mexico resident has been sentenced to over 27 years in prison for his involvement in online child sexual exploitation activities. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples announced the sentencing of...


Harrisburg man sentenced to ten years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A Harrisburg man, Tayvain Folkes, has been sentenced to a decade in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


St. Francis men sentenced for arson and burglary on Rosebud Indian Reservation

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of two men from St. Francis, South Dakota, for charges related to arson and burglary. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentences.


A Deming man has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Michael Charles Schena, a 42-year-old resident of Alexandria, Virginia, has been arrested on charges related to an alleged conspiracy to gather, transmit, or lose national defense information.


Federal inmate faces charges for possessing contraband weapon

A federal inmate has been charged with possessing a weapon while incarcerated at the Federal Correction Institution Schuylkill in Pennsylvania.


Two sentenced for counterfeit check fraud targeting U.S. mail

Brian Christopher Williams III and Kalaijha Tomeco Ranier Lewis have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a counterfeit check fraud scheme.


Attorney charged for allegedly smuggling contraband into Philadelphia detention center

Paul DiMaio, a criminal defense attorney from Turnersville, New Jersey, has been charged with providing contraband to an inmate at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Philadelphia.


Philadelphia man convicted for multiple armed carjackings within an hour

Symair Carson-Williams, also known as "Lil Meer," was convicted for his involvement in a series of armed carjackings in Philadelphia.


Atlanta fugitive sentenced for firearm possession; authorities emphasize collaboration

Jordan Pack, a fugitive once listed among the most wanted by the Atlanta Police Department, has been sentenced for multiple counts of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.


Federal inmate indicted for weapon possession in Pennsylvania

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced an indictment against Antoine Tucker, a 22-year-old from Washington D.C. Tucker was charged on March 4, 2025, by a federal grand jury with possession of a...


Mission man sentenced to prison for child sexual abuse

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of David Paxton, a 72-year-old resident of Mission, South Dakota.


Trump administration delays energy code rule implementation for HUD programs

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has expressed approval following the Trump administration's decision to delay the implementation of a mandatory energy code policy by six months.


FTC halts Growth Cave's alleged scam operations following legal action

A federal court has temporarily halted the operations of a business opportunity and credit repair scam known as "Growth Cave," following a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


Marcel Vines and Malique Lewis, both members of the Clay Terrace crew, have been sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison.


The Justice Department has announced a collaborative operation with Germany and Finland to dismantle the online infrastructure of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange accused of facilitating money laundering by transnational criminal organizations,...


LULAC disagrees with Trump's address on immigrants

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has expressed its disagreement with President Donald Trump's recent address to a joint session of Congress, citing his portrayal of immigrants as "threats."


Pentagon directs DoD civilians on responding to OPM email request

The Department of Defense has issued new guidance for its civilian employees in response to a recent request from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).


Fort Moore renamed to honor World War I hero Corporal Fred G. Benning

Today, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum to rename Fort Moore in Georgia to Fort Benning.