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Laredo man pleads guilty for illegal firearm acquisition after extradition
A resident of Laredo, Texas, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal acquisition of firearms. -
Mexican nationals sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States
Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Philadelphia man sentenced for cocaine smuggling after high-speed chase
A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine through a Border Patrol checkpoint near Kingsville, Texas. -
Santa Rosa man sentenced to 14 years for drug trafficking
A resident of Santa Rosa has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Illinois man sentenced for cocaine trafficking using vehicle battery concealment
A man from Illinois has been sentenced to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute over four kilograms of cocaine, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Mexican national pleads guilty to identity theft for fraudulent passport acquisition
A Mexican national, Carlos Bedolla Sanchez, aged 42, has pleaded guilty to charges of using a U.S. citizen's identity to fraudulently obtain a passport and other identification documents. -
Corpus Christi man sentenced for drug charges after undercover operation
A 27-year-old resident of Corpus Christi, Texas, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute over 11 grams of methamphetamine. -
Mexican national faces smuggling charges in Texas
A Mexican national residing illegally in Laredo, Texas, has been indicted on charges of conspiracy to smuggle and harbor illegal aliens. -
Jury convicts South Texas man for transporting illegal aliens
A jury in Corpus Christi, Texas, has found Alberto Chavez Jr., a 28-year-old resident of Sullivan City, guilty on two counts of transporting illegal aliens within the United States. -
Seven charged in conspiracy involving illegal firearm purchases linked to Canada
Seven individuals have been arrested following a nine-count indictment related to a firearms conspiracy, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Southern District of Texas files nearly 250 border-related charges
A significant number of new cases, totaling 245, have been filed in the Southern District of Texas over the past week concerning immigration and border security, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Honduran man admits to false statements in juvenile immigration case
An 18-year-old Honduran citizen, Elger Fabricio Cotto-Navarro, has admitted to making false statements in a juvenile immigration case. -
Houston woman sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking
A Houston woman has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for her involvement in drug trafficking activities between Houston and Rockport. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of 45-year-old Cheri Ann Palmer, who... -
Alvin man sentenced to federal prison for possessing child sexual assault material
A 63-year-old resident of Alvin, Texas, Robert Earl Cochran Jr., has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distribution and possession of child sexual assault material (CSAM). U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing... -
Eight plead guilty in transmigrante industry scheme near Texas border
Another individual has admitted guilt in a conspiracy involving price fixing, extortion, and money laundering. -
Arkansas man convicted of alien smuggling using modified truck compartments
A man from Jonesboro, Arkansas, has been found guilty of transporting illegal aliens in a vehicle at the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Noel Mercado, 48, was convicted on two counts of alien... -
Former refugee pleads guilty to supporting ISIS activities
A former Iraqi refugee, Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the development regarding the... -
Southern District of Texas files nearly 200 immigration-related cases this week
Nearly 200 cases have been filed in the past week concerning immigration and border security, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
McAllen man sentenced for enticing minor using communication app
A McAllen resident has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Twelve charged with assaulting federal officers at detention center
A federal grand jury has indicted 12 individuals for allegedly assaulting two federal correctional officers in January 2025. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges, stating that all defendants are expected to appear before U.S....