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By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
Secretary Chris Wright announced an emergency order keeping a Colorado coal plant running past its scheduled closure date. The measure aims at ensuring stable electricity supply amid concerns about grid reliability. Previous federal initiatives have also targeted clean energy adoption and infrastructure improvements.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
Authorities seized over $1.9 million worth of suspected fake sports merchandise during an April operation in southwest Houston targeting counterfeiting activities. Officials warn that such crimes affect small businesses as well as consumers.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 6, 2026
Xin Guang Guo from North Carolina has pleaded guilty to charges related to a murder-for-hire scheme targeting two people in Philadelphia. He attempted to hire someone he thought was a hitman but who turned out to be an undercover officer. Sentencing is set for July.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Donovan Nungasak from Utqiagvik has been sentenced to eighteen years for producing child sexual abuse material involving minors after an FBI investigation prompted by an anonymous tip revealed multiple victims were exploited online.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
A former Guam Customs officer has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison after being convicted for attempting to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine through postal channels. The case involved cooperation among several federal agencies under an interagency task force initiative.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced via its X account several seizures in March involving more than $3 million worth of unapproved pharmaceuticals.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
A D.C.-based registered sex offender has been charged with receiving child pornography following an investigation led by federal authorities. Officials allege Drew Collin Imparato purchased large quantities of illegal material after serving time for similar crimes.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
CBP Air and Marine Operations used social media in early April to highlight appreciation for courageous actions and reinforce its focus on border security.
By R. C. Jamison | Apr 6, 2026
Chairman Tim Walberg has introduced new legislation aiming to update federal workforce development laws. The Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026 proposes structural changes intended to improve skills training accountability.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has asked Long Island officials not to release Ruben Guanipa Ramirez—a Venezuelan national charged with attempted murder—without notification. Authorities allege he violently attacked a man at Gilgo Beach after overstaying his visa.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino used her Twitter account in early April to spotlight Customs and Border Protection activities at northern border crossings—including infrastructure initiatives and drug interdiction...
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Dr. Michael Harrington and Genoverde Bioscience have agreed to a $152,500 settlement over alleged false claims involving federal research grants and PPP loans. Authorities say no admission or finding of liability occurred as part of this agreement.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
A Hillsville man received a sentence of over twelve years for exploiting minors online after an FBI investigation revealed he paid underage girls for explicit content via Discord. Authorities say evidence included chats with multiple victims along with illicit images found on his phone.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Christian Vega-Camacho has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after prior removal. Authorities say he used fraudulent documents while living in Iowa before fleeing custody and being apprehended again years later.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported several arrests over Easter weekend involving individuals convicted of violent crimes, sex offenses against children, drug trafficking, thefts, and assaults. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said ICE remains committed to removing such offenders regardless of holidays.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 6, 2026
Joseph Nocella, Jr., U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of New York, has appointed Catherine Mirabile as Chief of the Long Island Division along with Megan Farrell as Deputy Chief for its Criminal Section. The appointments aim to strengthen leadership amid ongoing prosecutions involving public corruption, organized crime, sex trafficking cases.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Robert E. Milholland, Jr., from Scarborough has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation involving Homeland Security Investigations and local police. He faces up to 20 years in prison with sentencing pending further review.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 6, 2026
Patrick Shackelford was convicted by a federal jury for taking bribes as an officer at USP-Atlanta while helping inmates smuggle drugs using secret passageways created under cover as plumbing repairs. Sentencing is scheduled for July.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
A McMinnville man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute following an investigation by local police and federal authorities. Authorities also seized firearms and cash from his residence during their search.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Antonio Nicks has pleaded guilty in D.C.'s Superior Court for obstructing a homicide investigation into Brittany Palmer's death. He repeatedly refused court orders requiring him to testify before a grand jury about the case.
