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Colorado woman sentenced for conspiracy to distribute drugs on reservation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell reported that a Colorado woman, Patricia Rae Pacheco, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
New lawyers join state bar following supreme court ceremony
Justice Daniel Crothers, Chief Justice Jon Jensen, and Justice Jerod Tufte greeted new attorneys at a Bar Admission Ceremony.
Mineral Springs man sentenced for meth distribution and firearm possession
A man from Mineral Springs, Pennsylvania, has received a 15-year prison sentence for his involvement in methamphetamine distribution and firearms possession in connection with drug trafficking activities, according to Acting United States Attorney...
Dominican man sentenced in New York for transporting illegal aliens
Luis Davis German Soriano, a 32-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced for transporting illegal aliens after being convicted of the crime, as announced by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
Texas man sentenced for cocaine smuggling at border checkpoint
A South Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle over 40 kilograms of cocaine into the United States. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of 37-year-old Hector Julian Sustaita, who pled guilty...
New Orleans and Mississippi men face charges for vehicle theft scheme
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the indictment of five individuals from Louisiana and Mississippi on conspiracy charges and interstate transport of stolen vehicles.
Operation Snowy Ridge results in 16 arrests in South Dakota drug case
A multi-agency operation led by the FBI has resulted in the arrest of 16 individuals in Rapid City, South Dakota, and on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Civil legal aid board members appointed in Minnesota
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson has appointed members to the newly formed State Board of Civil Legal Aid.
Iranian indicted for operating dark web marketplace selling drugs and laundering money
A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted Behrouz Parsarad, a 36-year-old Iranian national, on multiple charges linked to the operation of Nemesis Market, a dark web marketplace.
Philadelphia man sentenced to 10 years for arson using a destructive device
Jason Mattis, a 51-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was sentenced to a 10-year prison term followed by three years of supervised release for his role in starting a fire using a destructive device.
Toledo man sentenced to over 11 years for bank robberies
Hershel Winbush, a 68-year-old resident of Toledo, Ohio, has been handed a prison sentence by U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary after pleading guilty to four counts of bank robbery committed in Lucas County, Ohio.
Bahamian national sentenced to 20 months for alien smuggling near Miami
A Bahamian national was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison by a judge in Miami following a guilty plea to alien smuggling.
Sixteen individuals charged in San Diego drug trafficking and laundering operation
In San Diego, four indictments were revealed in a federal court, charging 16 individuals with distributing significant amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as laundering drug-related proceeds.
Florida doctor convicted of illegal distribution of opioids
A federal jury in Miami has convicted Daniel Alberto Carpman, a former physician in South Florida, of illegally distributing opioids from his pain management clinic, the Daniel Carpman MD Medical Center.
Disbarred New Jersey attorney sentenced for fraud scheme, receives 30-month prison term
A former attorney from Somerset County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for engaging in a wire fraud scheme, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Leake County man pleads guilty to Red Water Day Care burglary
On April 17, 2025, a man from Leake County pleaded guilty to the burglary of the Red Water Day Care in the Red Water Community, a part of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Dominican Republic national indicted for illegal reentry into the U.S
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Porfirio Peralta-Nunez, a 46-year-old resident of York, Pennsylvania, for illegal reentry into the United States.
Court rules Google violated antitrust laws in digital ad monopolies case
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a legal victory following a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Google.
California man convicted for assaulting federal officer in Utah park arrest
A California man, Gabriel Gigena, has been found guilty by a federal jury in Salt Lake City of assaulting a federal officer.
Federal authorities emphasize child abuse prevention amid ongoing prosecutions
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio has emphasized its commitment to prosecuting cases involving the sexual exploitation and abuse of children during Child Abuse Prevention Month.