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Baltimore man charged under "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative
Dion Zellars, a 35-year-old Baltimore resident, has been indicted on a federal firearms charge connected to the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative. U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. announced the indictment alongside Anthony Spotswood from the...
New Britain man sentenced to seven years for cocaine trafficking while on release
A New Britain resident, Akeem Manoo, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking.
Dominican man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S. after prior removal
Luis Edison Capellan-Ortiz, a 49-year-old Dominican man, was sentenced to time served by United States District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on April 29, 2025.
Baton Rouge man sentenced to 57 months for child pornography possession
James S. Burland of Baton Rouge has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after being convicted for possession of child pornography, as announced by Acting United States Attorney April M. Leon.
Tigerton man sentenced to prison for shotgun assault on postal carrier
Benjamin L. Joos of Tigerton, Wisconsin, received a sentence of 18 months in federal prison for an assault involving a shotgun aimed at a U.S. Postal Carrier.
Honduran national indicted in New Orleans on firearm possession charges
A Honduran national has been indicted for firearm possession while illegally present in the United States, announced Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
Wethersfield woman pleads guilty to defrauding Medicaid of over $1.8 million
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced the guilty plea of Suhail Aponte, aged 38, from Wethersfield.
Charlotte resident sentenced for role in $17 million bank fraud scheme
A Charlotte man involved in a large-scale bank fraud scheme received a prison sentence today, as announced by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal US reentry after prior removal
Rafael Cruz-Hernandez, a 39-year-old citizen of Mexico, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for reentering the United States illegally after a previous removal.
Attorney General James Uthmeier charges felon with voter fraud in Florida
Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has brought charges against Brian Keith Lasecki, a four-time felon, for voter fraud.
Agawam man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
An Agawam resident, Warren Messeck, aged 75, faces federal charges for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Chicago store owner convicted of defrauding WIC program
A federal jury has found Hassan Abdellatif, also known as "Eric," guilty of a scheme to defraud a federal food program designed for women and children.
Justice Department skips prosecution for USRA over self-reported export violations
The Justice Department has decided not to prosecute the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) following the organization's self-disclosure of criminal violations of U.S. export control laws by a former employee, Jonathan Soong.
Man sentenced to prison for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation
A man has been sentenced to over two months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States following his deportation.
Chilean national convicted for home invasions in Michigan counties
Yesterday, Ignacio Ruiz-Saldias, a Chilean national, was found guilty by an Oakland County jury in the 6th Circuit Court for his involvement in a series of home invasions.
Bucks County man pleads guilty to child pornography charges, faces sentencing
A Warminster resident, Brian Zenszer, aged 44, has entered a guilty plea to charges of distributing and possessing child pornography.
Mexican national charged with possession of child pornography at U.S. entry point
Alan Xavier Cabrera, a 27-year-old from Mexico, was apprehended on April 25, 2025, and is facing charges for possession of child pornography.
Order announced for Grand Forks judicial vacancy
An order has been issued concerning the vacancy in Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 4, which is based in Grand Forks.
Las Vegas man sentenced for threatening federal judge in anthrax hoax case
A Las Vegas man, Hadari Stallworth, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for mailing a threatening letter to a federal judge and perpetrating an anthrax hoax.
Honduran national sentenced for illegal U.S. reentry and pending DUI charge
A man from Honduras has been sentenced in federal court for illegal reentry into the United States, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.