News from February 2026
By F. E. Simons | Feb 5, 2026
Kevin Watson, a 36-year-old resident of Arnold, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 156 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for trafficking fentanyl and heroin.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 5, 2026
Stefan Day Rowold, a 37-year-old resident of Wiggins, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 360 months in federal prison after being found guilty on six counts related to arson and civil rights violations.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 5, 2026
A federal jury in Green Bay has convicted Ricky Q. Chambers, also known as “Goldi,” of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and distribution of fentanyl.
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 5, 2026
Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the Senate floor on February 5, 2026, to respond to recent reporting by The New York Times that he described as biased against whistleblowers.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 5, 2026
A Baltimore County man has been sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $523,000 in loans intended to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Edward McCorkle, 37, to...
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 5, 2026
A man from Jasper, Texas has been indicted on a federal firearms charge in the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 5, 2026
Patrick Kerwin, a 43-year-old resident of Java Center, New York, has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 5, 2026
A Boston resident has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for a series of fraud schemes involving stolen checks, pandemic relief programs, and unemployment assistance.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 5, 2026
Chief Michael W. Banks provided updates via Twitter on arrests involving foreign nationals with criminal histories in early February 2026.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 5, 2026
An Arizona man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for engaging in sexual acts with a minor victim through threats and intimidation, according to an announcement from First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A....
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 5, 2026
A 23-year-old Washington, D.C. man has been indicted by a Superior Court grand jury for allegedly brandishing a firearm and threatening his former romantic partner during an argument in October 2025, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney...
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 5, 2026
A man from Mount Pleasant, Texas has been convicted of federal drug trafficking charges after being found guilty of distributing fentanyl-laced pills that resulted in the deaths of at least two people.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 5, 2026
Koikoi Trading Inc. has announced a recall of its FU ZHOU FISH BALL products due to undeclared wheat and sesame allergens.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 5, 2026
Gerber Products Company has announced a voluntary recall of certain batches of its Arrowroot Biscuits due to the possible presence of soft plastic or paper pieces in the product.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 5, 2026
A new recall has been issued for a dietary supplement containing moringa leaf powder following an ongoing Salmonella outbreak.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 5, 2026
Why Not Natural, a company based in Houston, Texas, has issued a voluntary recall of its Organic Moringa - Green Superfood capsules.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 5, 2026
Neogen Corporation has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots within expiry of its NeogenVet HYCOAT Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution, used for dogs, cats, and horses.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 4, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education has announced plans to create the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking committee.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 4, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education began its celebration of National School Choice Week, which aims to highlight the variety of educational options available across the country and encourage families to select the best learning environments for...
By T. J. Graves | Feb 4, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights have informed the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League that their case...
