U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas
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Mexican national sentenced for drug trafficking in South Texas
A Mexican national residing illegally in Mission, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for cocaine trafficking. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Jorge Alberto Galindo-Vargas, 44, pleaded guilty on June 28, 2024. -
Corpus Christi man pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse material
A man from Corpus Christi has admitted to producing child sexual abuse material, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Honduran brothers convicted in Houston armed robbery conspiracy
Two Honduran brothers residing illegally in Houston have been convicted of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and related offenses. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the verdict, which came after a seven-day trial and approximately five... -
Honduran woman indicted for failing to surrender after wire fraud conviction
A Honduran woman living illegally in the United States has been indicted for failing to surrender to serve her prison sentence, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Houston man convicted for Halloween armed robbery
A Houston man has been found guilty by a federal jury in Victoria, Texas, for his involvement in an armed robbery and possession of a firearm as a felon. -
Bandidos motorcycle gang members indicted for racketeering-related crimes
A significant indictment has been unsealed in the Southern District of Texas, targeting members of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang and its affiliate, the Mascareros Motorcycle Club. -
McAllen man receives lengthy sentence for child exploitation offenses
A McAllen resident has been sentenced to over 33 years in prison for crimes involving the enticement of a minor and the production of child sexual abuse material. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Christian Hanks, aged 29, pleaded... -
McAllen resident charged with arson faces federal court appearance
A McAllen resident, Daniel Eduardo Rivera, aged 36, has been charged with arson and possession of a destructive device. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges. -
McAllen felon sentenced to five years for firearm possession
A 34-year-old man from McAllen, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for possessing firearms as a felon. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of David Michael Saenz, who pleaded guilty on November 21, 2024. -
Starr County felon sentenced for firearm possession
A 46-year-old man from Starr County has been sentenced to prison for illegal possession of firearms, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Truck driver pleads guilty to smuggling charges after checkpoint discovery
A truck driver from Alamo has admitted to human smuggling charges, as reported by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Mexican national sentenced after entering US illegally for the fourteenth time
A 32-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States for the 14th time. U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei announced that Jose Estrada-Corpus, who pleaded guilty on December 5, 2024, was... -
Laredo man sentenced for role in Mexican cartel's large-scale marijuana distribution
A man from Laredo, Texas, has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Gavino Cadena, aged 37, pleaded guilty on November 10, 2022, to conspiring to... -
Laredo felon sentenced for hiding firearm under child's mattress
A Laredo man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition, including one weapon hidden under his son's mattress. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of 34-year-old Miguel Angel Ferreyro Jr., who... -
Sisters sentenced for attempting to smuggle Mexican child into US
Two women have been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle a 7-year-old Mexican child into the United States. -
Former officer receives prison sentence for illegal firearm possession
A San Juan resident has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Houston man pleads guilty in $40M fraud laundering case
A Houston man has admitted to laundering proceeds from a significant bank fraud scheme, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. -
Laredo man pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material
A 42-year-old resident of Laredo, Texas, Roberto Ortiz Jr., has pleaded guilty to charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. -
Mexican Mafia member sentenced for illegal reentry into US
A member of the Mexican Mafia prison gang has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for reentering the United States illegally. -
California man pleads guilty in email scam money laundering case
A California resident, Victor Rubio Jr., has confessed to operating an illegal money transmitting business.