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Cold case murder in Indian Country results in life imprisonment for Ernest Pheasant
Ernest D. Pheasant, Sr., a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2013 murder of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant.
Hawaii man sentenced for drug-related death of U.S. Marine
Rayshaun Ducos, a 27-year-old resident of Honolulu, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Montana Highway Patrol incident involves deceased suspect with explosives warrant
Two Montana Highway Patrol troopers were involved in a critical incident on Thursday afternoon near Big Timber.
Salvadoran national faces indictment for illegal reentry into the United States
A Salvadoran national, Arsenio Valladares, 44, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for reentering the United States unlawfully after deportation.
Former vice chairman of Smyth County School Board admits to child exploitation
Todd Stewart Williams, the former Vice Chairman of the Smyth County School Board, has pleaded guilty to producing child pornography involving at least six minor male victims.
Federal jury convicts woman for illegal firearm possession in New Hampshire
After a three-day trial, a federal jury has convicted Michelle Stewart, 53, of Webster, for illegal possession of firearms.
The Buckeye Institute comments on Ohio's budget bill, highlighting Medicaid changes and education proposals
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute provided testimony on Thursday before the Ohio House Finance Committee concerning Ohio Substitute House Bill 96, which is the state's biennial budget.
Fentanyl seizure in Sandy Springs leads to federal drug charges
Antwuan Brown, a resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker on charges of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl.
Coalition of attorneys general sues Trump administration over voting restrictions
Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump and other members of his administration.
Fairbanks man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution that led to overdose
A Fairbanks man, Edward Ginnis, has confessed to distributing fentanyl causing a fatal overdose.
Atlanta man sentenced to over 12 years for defrauding former NBA players
Calvin Darden Jr., an Atlanta resident, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison following his conviction on charges of wire and bank fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, and money laundering.
Fresno County resident indicted on multiple federal gun and drug charges
A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment against David Joseph Yama, 41, of Reedley, California, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.
Maryland bank teller admits to $250,000 theft through fraud scheme
Today, Mountee Brown, a 27-year-old former bank teller from Clinton, Maryland, pleaded guilty to charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
New Hampshire man indicted for allegedly shooting at federal officer
A New Hampshire resident, Douglas Reynolds, 37, has been indicted for allegedly using a firearm to assault a federal officer and firing the weapon during the incident, as announced by the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont.
Kansas man sentenced in child exploitation case linked to broader conspiracy
A Kansas man, Taylor Mullen, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in manufacturing child sexual abuse materials.
Sentences handed down in Northeast Kingdom drug trafficking case
On March 31, 2025, Nathaniel "JJ" Jones from Springfield, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 135 months' imprisonment followed by a 3-year supervised release for drug distribution, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of...
Missouri man admits to child pornography charges in court
A man from O’Fallon, Missouri admitted guilt in a child pornography case on Friday.
Ohio Attorney General comments on Supreme Court motion in Moe v. Yost
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has addressed a motion for stay submitted to the Ohio Supreme Court in the matter of Moe v. Yost.
Portage man sentenced to 12 years for leading drug trafficking organization
Angel Flores, a 31-year-old from Portage, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a statewide drug trafficking organization.
Three men sentenced in Texas for tax refund fraud scheme involving stolen identities
Three men were sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a tax refund fraud scheme, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.