News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Mexican man sentenced in Montana for illegal reentry after prior deportation

A Mexican citizen, Rigonaldo Diaz-Chixna, 30, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and three years of supervised release for illegal reentry into the United States.


California woman sentenced for trafficking drugs on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation

A California woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Preston man pleads guilty to distributing child sex abuse material

A Preston resident, Joel Huntsman, 37, also known as “Jay Huntsman,” “Joel Feser,” and “Jay Blackburn,” pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing child sex abuse material.


Guatemalan national extradited to Miami faces federal cocaine trafficking conspiracy charge

A Guatemalan citizen, Roberto Carlo Giron Hernandez, also known as “Gordo” and “RC,” has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges related to a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.


Hearing examines government transparency on unidentified anomalous phenomena

The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets convened a hearing titled “Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection” to discuss government disclosure regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).


Rhode Island man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution charges in Boston federal court

A Rhode Island resident has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to charges related to methamphetamine possession and distribution.


Worksite operation leads to arrests and detentions for illegal reentry charges in Cayuga County

Federal authorities detained 57 individuals without legal status at a worksite in Cayuga County, New York, on September 4.


Ferguson appoints Emma Mittelstaedt Burnham as FTC associate director for healthcare

Emma Mittelstaedt Burnham has been appointed as Associate Director for Healthcare in the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission.


Ransomware administrator charged after global attacks disrupt hundreds of companies

Earlier today, federal authorities unsealed a superseding indictment charging Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, a Ukrainian national also known as “deadforz,” “Boba,” “msfv,” and “farnetwork,” for his alleged involvement in international ransomware schemes.


Cassidy calls for reform after major BLS jobs number revision

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, responded to a recent report revealing that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) overestimated job growth by 911,000 jobs from March 2024...


McLaughlin man receives 15-year sentence for abusive sexual contact with minor

A McLaughlin, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for abusive sexual contact. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence to Malachi Adam Marcus Howard, age 22, on September 8, 2025.


Federal charges brought against Madison man for methamphetamine distribution

Alex Cornelius Smith, a 47-year-old resident of Madison, Florida, has been indicted on two federal counts of distributing methamphetamine.


Sioux Falls man receives federal prison sentence for production of child pornography

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after being convicted of producing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence on September 8, 2025, according to United States Attorney...


Montgomery County man found guilty on robbery conspiracy charges

Mohammed Zeidan, also known as “Mo,” of East Greenville, Pennsylvania, was convicted on September 5, 2024, for conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery, attempted Hobbs Act Robbery, and firearms conspiracy.


Drug trafficker faces federal charge after 15 kilograms of cocaine found in car

Eddie Ruiz has been charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance after law enforcement discovered over 15 kilograms of cocaine in a hidden compartment of his vehicle.


Paul Regan charged with running multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme targeting retail investors

Federal authorities have charged Paul Regan with conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud in connection with a scheme that allegedly defrauded more than 300 investors of over $60 million through two investment ventures, Next Level Holdings and...


Lansing man sentenced for selling machinegun conversion devices and illegal firearms

Wolf Harper, a 37-year-old resident of Lansing, has been sentenced to 83 months in prison for possession and transfer of machineguns and possession of a short-barreled rifle.


Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $5 million in bitcoin tied to SIM swap scams

The Justice Department has initiated a civil forfeiture action targeting more than $5 million in bitcoin, which authorities allege are proceeds from SIM swapping scams that affected victims across the United States. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris...


Houston man convicted for armed Valentine’s Day gas station robberies

A Houston man has been convicted on five counts related to a series of robberies at local gas stations, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Jury convicts two men in liquor store assault in Southwest D.C

Phillip Bealle, 39, and James “Stacey” Williams, 54, have been convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with significant bodily injury while armed.