News from May 2025
Long Island drug ring members charged with trafficking cocaine and fentanyl
Earlier today, a federal court in Central Islip unsealed an indictment implicating five individuals of a Long Island-based drug trafficking organization known as "No Budget."
Forest City man pleads guilty to methamphetamine conspiracy in federal court
A Forest City man has entered a guilty plea in connection to a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Minnesota recognizes May as Treatment Court Month to honor judicial system achievements
The Minnesota Supreme Court has officially declared May as Minnesota Treatment Court Month.
Florence man receives five-year federal sentence for firearm possession linked to drug trafficking
David Antwan Johnson, a 45-year-old man from Florence, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for the possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
New York man admits guilt in $500,000 interstate stolen money scheme
A New York City man has admitted to his involvement in a conspiracy to transport stolen money across state lines, as confirmed by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Bonta leads coalition urging restoration of Title X funding after HHS cuts
On May 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with Hawai‘i Attorney General Anne E. Lopez, led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a call to action directed at the Trump Administration.
Rockford man sentenced for fentanyl import attempt from Mexico
A Rockford man has been sentenced to eleven years in federal prison for attempting to import more than half a kilogram of fentanyl from Mexico into the United States.
Eight charged in major human trafficking case in Trumbull County
An extensive human trafficking indictment was filed in Trumbull County, naming eight individuals alleged to have orchestrated a trafficking network in the Mahoning Valley.
Washington man sentenced to 12 years for child sexual abuse material distribution
Spokane, Washington – United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Donald Eugene Griffin, Jr., age 43, to 144 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.
Maryland man receives 20-year prison sentence for sexual assault on cruise
Today in Baltimore, Maryland, 22-year-old Jalen Thomas Kelley of Abingdon, Maryland, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin.
Marty man sentenced to 18 years for kidnapping and assault
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced Ellery Zephier, a resident of Marty, South Dakota, to 18 years in federal prison.
Vero Beach man sentenced for meth distribution
On April 30, Denzil Olajuwon Stewart, 30, received a sentence of 144 months in federal prison, as determined by U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.
Azusa man faces federal charge for alleged inappropriate conduct on flight
A San Gabriel Valley man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly committing abusive sexual contact on a flight bound for Los Angeles.
Yemeni man charged with using ransomware to extort U.S. businesses and organizations
A Yemeni man has been charged in a federal indictment accusing him of deploying "Black Kingdom" ransomware to extort businesses, schools, and medical clinics.
York County man arrested for child sexual abuse material charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of James Dale McKenzie on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Rochester man pleads guilty to $168,000 fraud case
A Rochester man has entered a guilty plea to charges of financial institution fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
New York AG's office investigates civilian death after Brooklyn police encounter
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) is conducting an investigation into the death of Jumaane Wright.
Orleans Parish man sentenced for drug and firearm charges in New Orleans
Devin Hilliard, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 66 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for drug trafficking and carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking offense. U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon handed...
Sapulpa woman receives 20-year sentence for second degree murder in Indian Country
A woman from Sapulpa has received a sentence for Second Degree Murder occurring in Indian Country, as announced by U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
Mason City man pleads guilty to firearm possession as a prohibited person
Brandon Mitchell, a 28-year-old resident of Mason City, Iowa, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.