News from March 2026
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
Patrick J. Dolan has been sentenced to over three years in prison for stealing more than $2 million from clients while acting as their attorney. Prosecutors say he used client funds for personal expenses and falsified records to conceal his actions.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Dwayne Lowery of Jamestown has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving fentanyl distribution and kidnapping after holding a victim for over three weeks across multiple locations. Law enforcement agencies coordinated their investigation leading up to his arrest.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino posted on March 8-9 about CBP efforts against agricultural pests like the New World Screwworm and recent narcotics seizures in Puerto Rico ports.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
A man accused of distributing large amounts of purple fentanyl has been charged federally after his arrest near Atlanta. Authorities say Martin Armando Gonzalez-Martinez worked directly with Mexico-based traffickers before his apprehension by DEA agents.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 9, 2026
Congressman Roger Williams argues that career and technical education is key to solving labor shortages. In an op-ed published March 9, he highlights legislative efforts supporting skills-based training for American workers.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged two individuals with attempting to detonate explosives during protests outside Gracie Mansion in Manhattan on March 7. Authorities allege both suspects acted in support of ISIS and intended mass harm at a public demonstration.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
A St. Louis County woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding Missouri Medicaid by submitting false claims through her home health care company. Camille S. Childress admitted concealing her ownership due to a prior conviction and billing for services not provided.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
Three members linked to the Savani Group have been convicted in Philadelphia for racketeering conspiracy involving healthcare fraud, visa abuse, money laundering, tax evasion, wire fraud, mail fraud, FDCA violations—and more than $30 million in Medicaid losses. Sentencing is set for July 2026.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
A Dorchester man has pleaded guilty in federal court on charges related to illegal firearm sales and possession of a machinegun after an undercover investigation revealed he sold multiple ghost guns around Boston.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
A Brooklyn man has pled guilty in federal court to drug trafficking and firearms charges involving fentanyl pills. Authorities say Sadontae Barnett faces at least five years in prison after his arrest during a controlled operation.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
A Nantucket man linked to the 18th Street Gang has been sentenced to two years in prison for distributing fentanyl and cocaine. The case involved multiple law enforcement agencies as part of a broader federal initiative targeting organized crime.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
Luis Donaldo Garcia Lopez was convicted by a federal jury for possessing a firearm while unlawfully present in Arizona after overstaying his visa. Authorities discovered the weapon during a traffic stop as part of broader efforts targeting illegal immigration-related offenses.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 9, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced a hearing focused on U.S. leadership in communications technology ahead of an international conference. The event aims to inform Congress about challenges facing American interests globally.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
President Donald J. Trump announced trillions of dollars in new private-sector investments during his second term. The administration credits its economic policies for boosting U.S.-based production and strengthening key industries.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 9, 2026
Jose Alberto Tejeda Turbi pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after deportation. He faces sentencing next month following prior convictions for drug offenses and assault.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 9, 2026
Lorenzo Jones of Atlanta has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for his role in a multi-state bank fraud scheme targeting New York businesses. Authorities say he conspired with others to steal checks and recruit people to cash fraudulent versions at local banks.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Wigenie Francois, a former Veterans Affairs nursing assistant from Brockton, has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty to wire fraud involving a PPP loan. Authorities say she submitted false information and documents to obtain and later forgive the loan.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 9, 2026
Nicholas J. Ganjei has announced he will step down as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas upon his appointment as a federal judge. His tenure saw aggressive prosecution efforts across border security and organized crime cases.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 9, 2026
Senator Jim Risch marked Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day with a statement honoring Americans held abroad. He highlighted recent actions by Congress and federal agencies aimed at bringing detainees home.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 9, 2026
Senator Edward J. Markey has called for detailed information from federal officials about how President Trump's actions in Iran may affect U.S. consumers' costs. He requests updated projections from labor statistics authorities amid concerns over rising gas prices.
