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By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
A Cleveland man has pleaded guilty to robbing a postal carrier as part of a check fraud scheme involving stolen mail keys. Authorities say he faces up to 30 years in prison after admitting his role in altering checks and recruiting others online.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 10, 2026
The Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing March 11 about China's control over America's drug supply chain. Lawmakers aim to address concerns about reliance on foreign-made pharmaceuticals affecting seniors' health.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
Federal authorities have charged eleven Indian nationals with conspiracy related to staged armed robberies aimed at securing fraudulent immigration benefits. The alleged scheme involved fake crimes so participants could apply for special visas reserved for crime victims.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
Two men have been sentenced for kidnapping a toddler from a St. Louis County apartment during a search for missing firearms. The sentences follow guilty pleas from both defendants involved in what prosecutors described as a violent crime.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
A former corrections officer from Mililani has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Kenneth Kazuichi Arasato, Jr. was also ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty last year. The case was investigated as part of Project Safe Childhood.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
A German national has been sentenced by a federal judge for enticing and abusing a minor in New York after repeated travel from Germany. Authorities say swift action prevented further harm as law enforcement continues efforts against child exploitation.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 10, 2026
Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing about increasing domestic use of U.S.-grown crops. She called for bipartisan solutions including expanded market opportunities for farmers amid economic challenges.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
Tyjuan Bazemore has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed after allegedly shooting his former girlfriend Nyesha Tranae Walden-Hatcher in Washington, D.C. Authorities say he fled to Connecticut before being apprehended and extradited back to face charges.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
A Gaithersburg woman has been sentenced to federal prison for laundering millions from fraud schemes targeting multiple victims. Authorities say she created fake businesses and bank accounts using false identities as part of a larger criminal operation involving international co-conspirators.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
Federal authorities have charged several individuals with running a drug trafficking network supplying Hobbs with methamphetamine and fentanyl. The case involves previously deported Mexican nationals as well as local distributors using armed associates for distribution. Officials say this prosecution is part of broader efforts targeting organized crime.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 10, 2026
A Michigan man has been sentenced to three years' probation for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy spanning Detroit and New Castle. The case is part of a broader federal initiative targeting organized crime groups.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
Richard Dale Radcliffe was sentenced in Seattle federal court for defrauding an elderly woman out of more than half a million dollars through wire fraud and tax crimes. Authorities say he exploited his relationship with the vulnerable widow before being caught through coordinated investigations.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 10, 2026
Senator Martin Heinrich joined other lawmakers in sending a letter opposing new oil lease sales in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The group argues there is little industry interest or financial benefit from drilling there. They call for careful consideration of environmental impacts before moving forward.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 10, 2026
National Farmers Union wrapped up its annual convention in New Orleans after setting new policy priorities for 2026. Over 500 attendees discussed key agricultural issues while launching new programs for young farmers. The group will reconvene next year in San Antonio.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued several updates on March 10, including news of an arrest linked to gang activity in Houston and an emergency response by agents after an accident in Arizona.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
A Guatemalan man pled guilty to illegally reentering the U.S., following his prior removal after an attempted rape conviction involving a minor. Authorities say he now faces up to 20 years in prison at sentencing scheduled for July.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
Angel Echevarria of Bridgeport has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl following an investigation by local and federal authorities. The case involved multiple controlled purchases and cooperation among several law enforcement agencies.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
Glendon Laate of Zuni Pueblo pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for a fatal shooting in December 2024. He faces up to 15 years in prison according to federal prosecutors.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 10, 2026
A Jamaican national living in Hartford received a six-month prison sentence for passport fraud after reentering the United States illegally. Authorities say Marlon Damian White used false documents when applying for a passport and will be deported after serving his term.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 10, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public feedback on potential changes to rules governing negative option marketing practices. The agency aims to address concerns about misleading disclosures and difficult cancellations associated with these programs.
