News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Former CFO sentenced to nine years for embezzling millions from injury compensation program

A former executive of the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program has been sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzling over $6.7 million from the organization.


Binghamton woman sentenced for escaping custody and meth distribution

Jade A. Pittsley, a 34-year-old resident of Binghamton, New York, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.


Lame Deer man sentenced for meth trafficking linked to multi-state operation

A Lame Deer resident, Geofredo James Littlebird, Jr., has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking and firearm possession.


U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Arkan Fadhel, a 30-year-old business owner from Buffalo, NY, was sentenced for conspiracy to commit health care fraud.


California man jailed for role in Indian citizen smuggling scheme

A California man has been sentenced to six months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to smuggle Indian citizens into the United States.


Former Nassau County detective convicted for lying about ties with Bonanno crime family

Hector Rosario, a former detective with the Nassau County Police Department, has been convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn for making false statements to FBI agents regarding his involvement with the Bonanno crime family.


Nigerian citizen pleads guilty to $1.7 million bank fraud conspiracy

David Daniyan, a 60-year-old Nigerian citizen residing in Brooklyn, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to bank fraud and money laundering conspiracies.


Montgomery man sentenced to eight years for drug and gun convictions

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to eight years in prison following convictions on federal drug and gun charges.


Anchorage man sentenced to over 13 years for bank robbery

An Anchorage man has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for robbing a bank while on supervised release from a previous federal bank robbery conviction.


Kenneth Koegel, Jr., a 40-year-old resident of Baldwinsville, New York, has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison.


Colombian pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking; faces up to life imprisonment

Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced that Ciro Ivan Preciado-Marquinez, a 37-year-old Colombian national, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute cocaine on the high seas on vessels under U.S....


Ninedee Gang member sentenced for killing former federal witness

Quintin Green, a member of the Ninedee Gang, was sentenced to 35 years in prison by United States District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall for the murder of Shatavia Walls.


McKees Rocks man indicted for firearm possession as convicted felon

A McKees Rocks resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for violating federal firearms law, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Detroit man sentenced for leading major drug trafficking network

Joseph Twilley, a 65-year-old resident of Detroit, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison.


Republican lawmakers praise President Trump's early actions in office

In a series of op-eds, Republican lawmakers have praised President Donald Trump's recent actions and policies following his return to office.


Thibodaux social worker sentenced for healthcare fraud

A Thibodaux social worker has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for healthcare fraud.


Collinsville woman sentenced for embezzlement and identity theft

A Collinsville woman has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for embezzling over $158,000 and committing identity theft while employed at AMK Heating and Cooling in Edwardsville.


Alleged MS-13 leader extradited from Guatemala faces racketeering charge

Moises Humberto Rivera-Luna, also known as Viejo Santos, has been extradited from Guatemala to the United States to face charges related to his alleged involvement in a racketeering conspiracy connected to at least one murder.


President Trump enacts new tariffs affecting US prices

Congress has delegated its authority to set tariffs and negotiate trade to the president, a power that has been used by the executive branch over the years to both reduce trade barriers and impose tariffs when necessary.


Honduran national sentenced for leading alien smuggling operation

A Honduran national, Marvin Reyes, aged 39, has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in transporting illegal aliens.