News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Bethlehem man sentenced for stealing over 150 guns from licensed dealers

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing of Ismael Terrero-Terrero, a 22-year-old from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.


Five individuals charged after fatal human smuggling incident off California coast

Federal authorities have charged five individuals in connection with a human smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of at least three migrants, including a 14-year-old boy from India.


Moolenaar supports increased BIS funding amidst rising CCP tech acquisition threats

The White House has announced an increase in funding for the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).


Former NYCHA superintendent sentenced for bribery involving contractor kickbacks

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Hector Colon, a former superintendent for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.


Fairport man faces charges for allegedly using Roblox to contact minors

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Tony Rodriguez, a 40-year-old Fairport resident, on charges of enticement and possession of child pornography.


El Cajon man convicted of attempted child coercion and adult sex trafficking

Steven Terrell Lewis, a resident of El Cajon, was found guilty by a federal jury on charges related to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, as well as attempted sex trafficking by force or coercion involving an adult.


Minnesota state trooper indicted for child pornography production and distribution

Minnesota State Trooper Jeremy Francis Plonski has been indicted on charges of producing and distributing child pornography, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Rapid City man sentenced for false statement related to Pine Ridge shooting

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City man, Marino Waters, has been sentenced for making a false statement. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on April 25, 2025.


Donald J. Trump's latest posts on Truth Social address key issues

Former President Donald J. Trump recently shared multiple posts on Truth Social covering various topics of interest to his followers.


Trenton man receives prison sentence for ammunition possession linked to shooting

A Mercer County man has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for possessing ammunition as a felon, related to a shooting incident in Trenton. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the sentencing of Rashon Lawery, 27, who had previously pleaded...


Hugo resident sentenced to over five years for possession of exploitative material

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of Steven Mark McAnally, a 65-year-old resident of Hugo, Oklahoma.


St. Louis man receives 15-year sentence for drug robbery and carjacking

A St. Louis County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a drug-related robbery and carjacking incident. U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp handed down the sentence on Tuesday to Walter C. Moore, 20, a convicted felon who used a...


President acknowledges nurses' role on National Nurses Day

On National Nurses Day, a message of gratitude was extended to nurses for their dedication to the profession.


Evansville man sentenced to 12 years for using Instagram in child exploitation

William Virgil Russell, II, a 33-year-old resident of Evansville, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.


Five indicted for alleged fentanyl distribution in Colorado

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced an indictment against five individuals accused of distributing fentanyl in the state.


Small businesses urge Congress to make tax deduction permanent

NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade recently spoke with Brad Smith of Yahoo!


Trumbull man sentenced for firearm possession as a felon

A Trumbull man, Jack Jakups, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition as a felon.


Federal grand jury indicts three men for murder of federal witness

On May 6, 2025, a federal grand jury in Louisville issued a superseding indictment against three men accused of conspiring to murder a federal witness.


St. Louis man sentenced to nine years for fatal shooting

U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk has sentenced Clayton Pierce Davis, a St. Louis resident, to nine years in prison for a shooting incident that occurred in 2023.


CBP officers charged with allowing undocumented entry at San Ysidro Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers Farlis Almonte, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Kairy Stephania Quiñonez face charges for allegedly allowing vehicles with undocumented individuals to pass through inspection lanes at the San Ysidro Port of...