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Joint Oklahoma law enforcement initiative acclaimed with national HIDTA award
The National High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program has awarded its "Investigation Involving a Violent Organization" accolade to a collaborative law enforcement operation in Oklahoma City.
Elmore County man receives prison sentence for child pornography offenses
Attorney General Raúl Labrador recently disclosed the conviction and sentencing of Terry Samuel Stoner, a 64-year-old resident of Elmore County.
Cedar Rapids man admits to fentanyl distribution near school, faces federal sentencing
A Cedar Rapids man has admitted to distributing fentanyl near a school, pleading guilty in a federal court.
Former Haitian mayor found guilty of visa fraud in US court
Jean Morose Viliena, former mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, has been found guilty by a jury for immigration crimes due to fraudulent claims related to his past in Haiti.
Fourth member charged in Chicago robbery spree involving liquor and convenience stores
A federal superseding indictment unsealed today in Chicago has named a fourth individual allegedly involved in a series of violent robberies targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars over an eight-month period.
Two sentenced in firearm, drug trafficking cases in Wyoming
Two individuals have recently been sentenced in cases involving serious offenses as part of activities in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Wyoming.
Attorney General James calls public hearing on Preston High School's closure
New York Attorney General Letitia James has officially announced a public hearing regarding the closure of Preston High School in the Bronx.
William Brock sentenced for stabbing incident in D.C. Jail
William Brock, a 33-year-old resident of Washington D.C., received a three-year prison sentence for stabbing a fellow inmate in the D.C. Jail on January 24, 2025.
Ponce businessman and company face bank fraud and money laundering charges
A man from Ponce, identified as Melvin E. Rivera-Oliveras, has been subpoenaed concerning schemes linked to bank fraud and money laundering.
Swedish CEO extradited to US on fraud and money laundering charges
A Swedish national, Olaf Kyros Gustafsson, has been extradited from Spain to the United States, where he faces a 115-count federal indictment.
Ohio's February job market: mixed signals with growth and rising unemployment
Rea S. Hederman Jr. of The Buckeye Institute has shared insights following the Ohio jobs report released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Former CBP officer sentenced for smuggling aliens and attempted cocaine importation
A former Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer has been sentenced for his involvement in alien smuggling and drug trafficking schemes.
Two sentenced to federal prison for firearm theft in Zachary, Louisiana
Acting United States Attorney April M. Leon confirmed that Keyshawn Newman, 24, and Ransom Parker, 27, both from Zachary, Louisiana, received federal prison sentences from U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles for their roles in a firearms theft.
Spencer resident pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution charges
Dylan Halbur, a resident of Spencer, Iowa, has pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Illinois man sentenced to 100 years for child sexual crimes
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a 100-year prison sentence for a Carlyle, Illinois man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting children and producing child sexual abuse material.
Attorney general reports arrest of Upstate man for exploitation and fraud charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Lewis Hyder, a 77-year-old resident of Landrum, S.C. Hyder was charged with several offenses, including Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, Breach of Trust with Fraudulent...
Former teacher sentenced to 4 years for possessing child pornography
A former elementary school teacher from the San Gabriel Valley was sentenced to four years in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
Man pleads guilty to stealing mail and possession of stolen mail in New Orleans
A 22-year-old man from New Orleans, Darryl Alexander, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal mail and possession of stolen mail.
Jury convicts Deonte Patterson of murder and other charges in 2021 shooting case
Deonte Patterson, a 29-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been convicted of first-degree premeditated murder while armed, among other charges, for the August 2021 shooting of 32-year-old Ali Jamil Al-Mahdi.
Chicago man convicted of kidnapping and sex trafficking young victims
A Chicago man has been found guilty by a federal jury of sex trafficking and kidnapping, involving five young victims, including a minor.