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By T. J. Graves | May 7, 2026
A former Lafayette resident has been sentenced to over nineteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receipt of child pornography. The sentence follows an FBI investigation that uncovered graphic material on his cell phone.
By F. E. Simons | May 7, 2026
A Zuni woman has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after her infant daughter's death by asphyxiation. Miranda Cachini faces up to eight years in prison following her admission in federal court.
By F. E. Simons | May 7, 2026
A federal appeals court has upheld a more than thirty-year prison sentence for Edwin Giovanni Salinas after his conviction related to trafficking large amounts of fentanyl through South Dakota. Authorities say this seizure may have prevented hundreds of thousands potential deaths.
By T. J. Graves | May 7, 2026
Jadhian Cordero has been sentenced to eight years for his role in an armed robbery that resulted in an innocent woman's death last August in Manhattan. The sentencing follows efforts from multiple law enforcement agencies investigating violent crime.
By T. J. Graves | May 7, 2026
A Tucson man has been sentenced to more than thirteen years for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine between California and Massachusetts while laundering drug proceeds. The prosecution is part of a broader Homeland Security Task Force effort targeting transnational crime groups.
By F. E. Simons | May 7, 2026
A Port St. Lucie man has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty in connection with large-scale fentanyl trafficking and possessing a firearm during drug offenses. Authorities seized thousands of counterfeit pills disguised as oxycodone along with cash weapons at his residence.
By C. M. Ingle | May 7, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed May 8, 2026 as Victory Day for World War II. The announcement honors American service members' sacrifices during World War II while marking a milestone anniversary.
By T. J. Graves | May 7, 2026
A Mexican national has been indicted for illegal reentry after being found in York County following an earlier removal from the United States. Authorities say Victorino Javier Cruz-Lopez faces up to 20 years if convicted.
By F. E. Simons | May 7, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of several criminal illegal aliens on May 7. Those detained were previously convicted for serious offenses including sexual assault against children and violent robbery. Officials say these actions aim to enhance community safety.
By C. M. Ingle | May 7, 2026
Two individuals have pleaded guilty in federal court for conspiring to transport illegal aliens for profit between Texas and Alabama. They were apprehended by law enforcement while returning through Louisiana after allegedly charging fees for transporting smuggled individuals.
By T. J. Graves | May 7, 2026
Lawrence Okeyo of South Portland has been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of preparing false tax returns for others and himself. The conviction followed evidence he fabricated deductions on behalf of clients who did not qualify under IRS rules.
By F. E. Simons | May 7, 2026
A Minneapolis man received an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence after pleading guilty for attempting to provide material support for ISIS following extensive online activity promoting terrorism. Authorities say he tried traveling abroad twice before being apprehended.
By T. J. Graves | May 7, 2026
Jamon Charles Phetsacksith was sentenced to nearly three years in prison after being convicted for assaulting his girlfriend during an argument last November. The case included testimony from medical experts about severe injuries sustained by the victim.
By R. C. Jamison | May 7, 2026
A congressional field hearing focusing on mining's future will take place in Indiana on May 8. Lawmakers aim to discuss worker protection issues alongside industry leaders. The event will be open to press coverage.
By F. E. Simons | May 7, 2026
A Glen Park woman has pleaded guilty in federal court after admitting she accessed child pornography through social media chats over several months in 2024. Authorities say Paige Kincheloe requested additional illegal content during these exchanges; sentencing is scheduled for September.
By T. J. Graves | May 7, 2026
A federal grand jury has indicted eighteen people connected with alleged drug trafficking operations based out of S2 Real Estate-owned apartments in Milwaukee. Authorities say owner Samuel P. Stair faces multiple charges including money laundering conspiracy while seventeen others are accused mainly with distributing fentanyl or cocaine.
By C. M. Ingle | May 7, 2026
A Venezuelan man has been sentenced for his role in stealing nearly $300,000 through ATM jackpotting schemes across three states. The prosecution involved multiple law enforcement agencies investigating coordinated attacks on banking machines.
By C. M. Ingle | May 7, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed May 8 as Military Spouse Day for 2026. The announcement recognizes military spouses' sacrifices supporting service members at home.
By C. M. Ingle | May 7, 2026
James Herbert Asberry III has been sentenced to more than eleven years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in Jacksonville. Authorities seized nearly $19,000 along with multiple types of illegal drugs during his arrest.
By F. E. Simons | May 7, 2026
A Bronx man has been indicted on charges of committing a hate crime after allegedly attacking another man because of his sexual orientation while serving time at a residential reentry center. Federal officials say he faces up to ten years if convicted.
