News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


ICE places detainers on individuals charged with violent crimes

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently took significant actions against two individuals accused of serious crimes.


CBP intercepts liquid meth in dog shampoo bottles at LAX

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) recently discovered 17.41 pounds of liquid methamphetamine in bottles labeled as dog shampoo.


CBP intercepts alleged child smuggling attempt at San Luis port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis have reported an alleged child smuggling attempt on April 29.


NC State veterinary students learn agriculture inspection at Raleigh-Durham airport

Veterinary students from North Carolina State University had the chance to observe the role of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists in safeguarding American agriculture.


U.S. Customs detain man with child pornography at San Luis port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Area Port of San Luis detained a Mexican citizen in possession of child pornography.


Biden administration criticized for releasing gang members into American communities

The previous administration has been criticized for releasing members of the Tren de Aragua gang into American communities.


DHS reveals prior abuse allegation against "Maryland Dad" Kilmar Abrego Garcia

On April 30, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disclosed new details regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, also known as the “Maryland Dad.” DHS revealed that Garcia's ex-wife filed a protection petition against him in 2020.


U.S. and Uzbekistan cooperate on deportation operation to enhance security

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), led by Secretary Noem, collaborated with Uzbekistan's government to deport over 100 individuals from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.


Inmate sentenced for assault with a dangerous weapon in Pennsylvania

Victor Blanco, formerly an inmate at United States Penitentiary Canaan in Waymart, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 72 months in prison.


Hardin man sentenced for threatening calls to FBI

A man from Hardin has received a two-year prison sentence for making threatening phone calls to the FBI.


Hopkinsville man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking

A man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Jay Brown, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking operation.


Man from Baton Rouge sentenced to 120 months for firearm violation

Ledale Deanthony Sawyer, a 35-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession of a stolen firearm.


California man admits guilt in $1 million corporate fraud case

A Laguna Niguel resident, 43-year-old Paul Joseph Welch, has admitted guilt in U.S. District Court in Seattle for wire fraud that involved embezzling nearly $1 million from his workplace.


Ohio woman indicted for allegedly exploiting children, distributing child abuse materials

A federal grand jury has indicted Molly Elisabeth Duncan, a 25-year-old from Beachwood, Ohio, on charges of sexual exploitation of children, distributing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and possessing child sexual...


Bahamian national guilty of alien smuggling, faces up to 20 years

A Bahamian national has been found guilty of alien smuggling by a Miami federal district judge.


Justice Department resolves lawsuit with Oklahoma school over teacher's religious exemption

A federal judge has approved a settlement in the case between the Justice Department and the Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter Schools (ASTEC) in Oklahoma City after allegations of religious discrimination against former teacher...


Holyoke man faces federal charges for possession of child pornography

A Holyoke resident, Justin Ouimette, has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.


Marianna resident found guilty of methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Lorenzo Heatrice, a 70-year-old resident of Marianna, Florida, was found guilty by a federal jury of conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Reptile dealer admits to violating Lacey Act through illegal snake trade

Michael Kandis, a 64-year-old resident of Wheeling, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to charges of wildlife trafficking in violation of the Lacey Act, according to court documents.


Aerospace Industries Association responds to FY26 budget proposal

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning issued a statement following the release of the President's Budget Request.