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Nine Illegal Aliens Convicted of Immigration Offenses in March
Read more: Nine Illegal Aliens Convicted of Immigration Offenses in MarchPensacola and Gainesville – Today, United States Attorney John P. Heekin announced that nine illegal aliens were convicted of federal immigration crimes in the month of March. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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U.S. Attorney's Office Observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Read more: U.S. Attorney's Office Observes National Crime Victims' Rights WeekMemphis, TN – The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee joins the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) in observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This year’s theme is "Listen. Act. Advocate. Protecting victims, serve communities.”There were 6.7 million…
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New Orleans Man Indicted for being Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Read more: New Orleans Man Indicted for being Felon in Possession of a FirearmNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – On April 16, 2026, OLIN D. GRANT, JR. (“GRANT”), 30, from Marrero, was indicted on April 16, 2026 for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18 United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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29 Illegal Aliens Arrested on Panga Boat Near Channel Islands
Read more: 29 Illegal Aliens Arrested on Panga Boat Near Channel IslandsTwenty-nine illegal aliens from Mexico arrested over the weekend on a panga boat approximately 10 miles south of the Channel Islands archipelago have been charged in two federal criminal complaints with immigration crimes, the Justice Department announced today. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Former Hanahan City Councilman Waives Detention Hearing in Possession, Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material Case, Remains in Federal Custody
Read more: Former Hanahan City Councilman Waives Detention Hearing in Possession, Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material Case, Remains in Federal CustodyCHARLESTON, S.C. — Kevin Phillip Hedgpeth, 48, former City of Hanahan Mayor Pro Tem and member of City Council, appeared this morning for a scheduled detention hearing in United States Magistrate Court in Charleston. Hedgpeth, represented by counsel, waived his right to the hearing and will remain in federal custody pending trial. Arrested on federal warrants last Thursday,…
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Joseph E. diGenova Sworn in as Counselor to the Attorney General
Read more: Joseph E. diGenova Sworn in as Counselor to the Attorney GeneralToday, Joseph E. diGenova was sworn in as Counselor to the Attorney General, assuming a senior advisory role within the U.S. Department of Justice. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Lexington Man Convicted of Armed Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearm Possession Charges
Read more: Lexington Man Convicted of Armed Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearm Possession ChargesLEXINGTON, Ky. After a three-day trial, a Lexington man, Victorian Valdimar Hardaway, 36, was convicted on Thursday by a federal jury in Lexington for conspiring to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and a detectable amount of oxycodone; distributing fentanyl; possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl, oxycodone, and…
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Mexican National Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Smuggling Liquid Meth into U.S. in Propane Tanks
Read more: Mexican National Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Smuggling Liquid Meth into U.S. in Propane TanksPaul Ivan Palmero-Martinez, a Mexican national, was sentenced in a federal court to 210 months in federal prison for importing 163 kgs of liquid methamphetamine from Mexico into the United States Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Violent drug dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison after MARTA shooting
Read more: Violent drug dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison after MARTA shootingRobert Lyles, a violent repeat offender with a lengthy criminal history, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after he fired a gun at a fellow passenger on the platform of a downtown Atlanta MARTA station. As a multi-convicted felon, Lyles was prohibited from possessing a firearm. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Two North Texas Men Federally Indicted in Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
Read more: Two North Texas Men Federally Indicted in Tax Refund Fraud SchemeThe CEO and a supervisor at Empowered Finances, a tax preparation business, were federally indicted on April 7, 2026, for their roles in filing fraudulent tax returns with the IRS. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Bridgeville Man Indicted for Federal Drug and Gun Violations
Read more: Bridgeville Man Indicted for Federal Drug and Gun ViolationsWILMINGTON, Del. – A federal grand jury returned an indictment April 7, 2026, charging a Bridgeville, Delaware man for unlawfully possessing fentanyl and an AR-15-style rifle. Lamir Faison, 21, appeared for an initial appearance on April 16, 2026, before the Honorable Laura D. Hatcher. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Georgia Man Indicted for Attempted Enticement of a Minor
Read more: Georgia Man Indicted for Attempted Enticement of a MinorTallahassee, Florida – Edward Blake Langford, 42, of Winder, Georgia, has been indicted in federal court for attempted enticement of a minor. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the charges. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Eastern District of Texas observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Read more: Eastern District of Texas observes National Crime Victims’ Rights WeekEastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs joins the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme is “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities.” Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Fourteen Individuals from Southwest Michigan Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Related Offenses
Read more: Fourteen Individuals from Southwest Michigan Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Related OffensesGRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Timothy VerHey announced that on April 14, 2026, a grand jury indicted eight defendants for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other related offenses. Six defendants had previously been indicted in separate cases. The eight defendants indicted on April 14 are listed below: United…
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The Department of Justice Reaches a Proposed Consent Decree with Nebraska to Enjoin the State from Enforcing its Unconstitutional In-State Tuition and Scholarship Programs for Illegal Aliens
Read more: The Department of Justice Reaches a Proposed Consent Decree with Nebraska to Enjoin the State from Enforcing its Unconstitutional In-State Tuition and Scholarship Programs for Illegal AliensToday, the United States filed a complaint against Nebraska and joined with the State in filing a proposed consent decree to permanently enjoin Nebraska laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Federal Jury Convicts Porcupine Man of Five Charges of Abusive Sexual Contact
Read more: Federal Jury Convicts Porcupine Man of Five Charges of Abusive Sexual ContactUnited States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a federal jury has convicted Gary Pourier, age 59, of Porcupine, South Dakota, of five charges of Abusive Sexual Contact, following a three-day jury trial in federal district court in Rapid City, South Dakota. The verdict was returned on April 16, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Kentucky Woman Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Committing Identity Theft and Bank Fraud in Jacksonville
Read more: Kentucky Woman Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Committing Identity Theft and Bank Fraud in JacksonvilleJacksonville, Florida – Abigail Payton (30, Kentucky) has been sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard to three years and six months in federal prison for aggravated identity theft and bank fraud. Payton pleaded guilty on November 13, 2025. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Foreign National Sentenced for Unlawfully Photographing Vital U.S. Military Installations
Read more: Foreign National Sentenced for Unlawfully Photographing Vital U.S. Military InstallationsLAS VEGAS – A Polish national was sentenced Monday for photographing and video- and audio-recording vital U.S. military installations and aircraft, equipment, and operations without approval of the installation commander. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Maryland Felon Sentenced for Conspiring to Commit Arson and Robbery at Convenience Stores
Read more: Maryland Felon Sentenced for Conspiring to Commit Arson and Robbery at Convenience StoresGreenbelt, Maryland – A Maryland man learned his fate in federal court today, in connection with an arson conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Stephen Kennedy, 34, of Temple Hills, Maryland, to 45 years in prison. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Gang Members Charged in Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy
Read more: Gang Members Charged in Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking ConspiracyFour Dallas area gang members were charged by federal criminal complaint for their roles in trafficking methamphetamine. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Missouri Man Sentenced to 6 Years and 3 Months in Prison for Narcotics Conspiracy in Prison Discovered Following the Death of USP Atwater Staff
Read more: Missouri Man Sentenced to 6 Years and 3 Months in Prison for Narcotics Conspiracy in Prison Discovered Following the Death of USP Atwater StaffJermen Rudd III, 39, of Wentzville, Missouri, was sentenced to six years and three months in prison for conspiracy to distribute narcotics and introducing a controlled substance into prison as a result of an investigation into the death of a Supervisory Correctional Systems Specialist at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atwater. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Reports More Than $4.3M in Criminal and Civil Collections for January-March
Read more: U.S. Attorney’s Office Reports More Than $4.3M in Criminal and Civil Collections for January-MarchThe U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced that criminal and civil collections for the Northern District of Ohio during the first three months of the calendar year totaled $4,338,795.21. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Eagle Butte Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child
Read more: Eagle Butte Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a ChildUnited States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a jury has convicted Shane Bruguier, age 47, of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, of one count of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child following a three-day jury trial in federal district court in Pierre, South Dakota. The verdict was returned on April 16, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Albuquerque Man Charged with Aiming Laser at Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter
Read more: Albuquerque Man Charged with Aiming Laser at Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office HelicopterJorge Pinon Armendariz is facing federal charges after allegedly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter and striking the cockpit over a dozen times. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Springfield Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking
Read more: Springfield Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl TraffickingBOSTON – A Springfield, Mass. man has pleaded guilty to distributing and conspiring to distribute fentanyl. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Montgomery County Man Charged With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses, Illegal Gun Possession
Read more: Montgomery County Man Charged With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses, Illegal Gun PossessionPHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Anthony Greene, aka “Maino” and “Von,” 37, of Trooper, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged by indictment with two counts each of manufacture of child pornography; use of an interstate commerce facility to entice a minor, and attempt to entice a minor, to engage in sexual conduct;…
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Shreveport Man Arrested and Charged in Connection with Shamar Elkins Securing Firearm to Commit Mass Shooting
Read more: Shreveport Man Arrested and Charged in Connection with Shamar Elkins Securing Firearm to Commit Mass ShootingSHREVEPORT– On April 21, 2026, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana charged Charles Ford, a 56-year-old Shreveport resident, by criminal complaint with being a felon in possession of a firearm and making a false statement to federal agents, with the firearm and false statement charges relating to a firearm that…
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New Orleans Man Guilty of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations
Read more: New Orleans Man Guilty of Drug Trafficking and Firearms ViolationsNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – TERRELL KELLEY (“KELLEY”), age 35, pleaded guilty on April 9, 2026, before U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan to a six-count superseding bill of information charging him with three counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent…
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Owner of Construction Company Pleads Guilty to Obstructing IRS Efforts to Collect $1.4 Million in Unpaid Taxes
Read more: Owner of Construction Company Pleads Guilty to Obstructing IRS Efforts to Collect $1.4 Million in Unpaid TaxesDavid Stone, the owner of a Texas construction company, pleaded guilty in a federal court to obstructing the IRS’s efforts to collect unpaid employment taxes Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Honduran national sentenced to 54 months in prison for drug trafficking and returning after removal
Read more: Honduran national sentenced to 54 months in prison for drug trafficking and returning after removalSeattle – A 30-year-old Honduran citizen was sentenced today in U.S District Court in Seattle to 54 months in prison for his role in a significant drug deal and for returning to the U.S. after being removed, announced First Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
