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Ohio man sentenced to over eight years for methamphetamine possession

Demarcus R. Brown, a 22-year-old from Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Operation Take Back America leads to charges against 39 defendants in Alaska

U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman announced the progress of Operation Take Back America in Alaska, which has led to criminal charges against 39 defendants within four months of its launch.


Maryland man pleads guilty to illegal drone operation over NFL game

Today in Baltimore, Alexis Perez Suarez pled guilty to illegally operating a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during an NFL Wild Card game on January 11, 2025.


Older Americans Act reintroduced to strengthen senior services

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Bernie Sanders, Rick Scott, Kirsten Gillibrand, and others have reintroduced the Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act.


Waterbury drug trafficker sentenced to over 17 years in prison

Daniel Diaz-Rivera, also known by aliases such as "Danny," "Lupin," "Lupito," and "L," was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking organization in Waterbury.


Senate committee reviews nominations for key labor department roles

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee during a hearing on nominations for positions within the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity...


Senator Young leads hearing on U.S. rail network modernization

U.S. Senator Todd Young, representing Indiana and serving as Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, led a hearing focused on modernizing America's rail network.


Sessions announces hearing to review USPS operations with key stakeholders

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions has announced a hearing to examine the operations of the United States Postal Service (USPS) from the perspective of key stakeholders.


U.S. Attorney highlights efforts during Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Alison J. Ramsdell, U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota, is acknowledging June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month alongside federal, state, tribal, and local advocates.


Pine Ridge man and Rapid City woman sentenced for drug trafficking

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of two individuals from South Dakota for drug trafficking.


Fort Worth initiative results in arrests for firearms and drug offenses

Following a two-month initiative called "Operation Showdown," 76 individuals have been arrested in Fort Worth, Texas, for firearms and drug offenses.


Two men sentenced for trafficking firearms into Mexico for CJNG

Two individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in attempting to traffic firearms into Mexico for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Kings Mountain man sentenced for possession of ghost gun

Phillip Leon Leggett, a 30-year-old resident of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 102 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


San Diego manager admits to hiring undocumented workers; receives probation

John Washburn, the general manager of San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings in El Cajon, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to hiring undocumented immigrants.


Two men charged with defrauding elderly residents in Northeast Ohio

A federal grand jury has indicted two men on charges of defrauding elderly residents in Northeast Ohio, amounting to thousands of dollars.


Lee County man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession

A Lee County man, Curtis Phillips, aged 45, has been sentenced to 360 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves.


St. Louis County woman pleads guilty in million-dollar romance fraud scheme

A St. Louis County woman has admitted to her involvement in a Nigerian online fraud scheme that defrauded victims of approximately $1 million.


USDA announces plan against New World screwworm with support from Senator Boozman

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has expressed his support for a new initiative announced by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.


Federal court sentences ten for bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks

Ten individuals have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a bank fraud and identity theft scheme.


Api responds to Senate Finance Committee's 2025 reconciliation bill proposal

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has responded to the Senate Finance Committee's release of its proposed markup of the 2025 reconciliation bill.