News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Jalique Wiseman sentenced to 27 years for robberies along Metropolitan Branch Trail

Jalique Wiseman, a 20-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 27 years in prison following a series of robberies along the Metropolitan Branch Trail.


Brevard County man indicted for illegal gun possession following traffic stop

A federal grand jury has indicted Tyriq Quentel Coger, 26, of Melbourne, Florida, on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Maryland man sentenced to over 11 years for firearms and cocaine offenses

John Ryan Zajac, a 31-year-old resident of Parkville, Maryland, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for firearms and cocaine-related offenses.


Two Utah men indicted after seizure of approximately 100,000 fentanyl pills

Two Utah residents have been indicted on federal drug charges after law enforcement officers seized about 100,000 fentanyl pills during a search in West Valley City.


Trump administration outlines efforts to boost Alaska's seafood industry

Alaska’s seafood industry is a major part of the state’s economy, producing about $6 billion in economic output and employing 48,000 people.


Brooklyn man charged with arson after fires damage church and apartments

A Brooklyn man, Bryan Oviedo, has been charged in federal court with setting fire to a church and a residential apartment building on August 20, 2025.


Cape Elizabeth man settles allegations over misuse of COVID-19 disaster loan funds

Christopher Hooper of Cape Elizabeth has agreed to pay $1,240,500 in a civil settlement following allegations that he and his company, Hooper Consulting, LLC, misused funds obtained through the COVID-19 Economic Injury and Disaster Loan (EIDL)...


Two Montanans sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine and fentanyl conspiracy

Carson Lee Maynard, 49, of Livingston, Montana, and Amy Marie Tillman, 43, of Lewistown, Montana, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Plant City man convicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges after ordering Glock switches

A federal jury has convicted Phillip Michael Valeriani of Plant City for possessing cocaine and marijuana with the intent to distribute, as well as firearms offenses.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on risks from foreign-made generic drugs

On September 17, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will convene a hearing to address concerns over the safety and reliability of foreign-manufactured generic drugs.


Comer urges Treasury review over alleged CCP-linked funding tied to U.S. unrest

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) are expanding their investigation into Neville Roy Singham, a U.S....


Maryland man receives 16-year sentence for fatal shooting in Southeast D.C

Keyon Slaughter, a 28-year-old resident of Waldorf, Maryland, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the murder of Dana Bailey, Jr.


Congress reintroduces bill to address nurse and physician shortages

Bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the shortage of nurses and physicians has been reintroduced in Congress.


Huntington man admits to federal drug charges involving methamphetamine

Darrelle Davon Boynton, 40, of Huntington, has pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine.


Three Sevita Health directors resign after FTC probes board overlap with competitor

Three directors have stepped down from the board of Sevita Health following enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding violations of the Clayton Act.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on risks of foreign-made generic drugs

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Rick Scott, and ranking member Kirsten Gillibrand have announced a hearing to be held on Wednesday, September 17.


Ernst recognizes Great Western Supply Co. as Iowa small business of the week

Collin Carney, owner of Great Western Supply Co., has been recognized by Chair Joni Ernst as the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee's Small Business of the Week.


North Charleston woman pleads guilty in bribery scheme involving city grants

Michelle Stent-Hilton, a 56-year-old resident of Goose Creek, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges related to a public corruption scheme involving grant funds in North Charleston.


Colorado man receives 12-year sentence for firearm possession as convicted felon

A Colorado man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, following his arrest during a traffic stop in Warren County, Mississippi.


U.S. congratulates Mexico on its 215th independence anniversary

On September 16, 2025, the United States extended congratulations to Mexico on the occasion of its 215th anniversary of independence.