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Alabama Man Pleads Guilty of Conspiracy, False Distress Signals, and False Statements

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SETH EMDE (“SETH”), age 23, resident of Randolph County, Alabama, pleaded guilty on June 10, 2026, to conspiracy to commit a federal offense against or defraud the United States or an agency thereof, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371; and communication of a false distress message to the United States Coast Guard, in violation of Title 24, United States Code, Section 521(c) announced United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.

Lawrence Man Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution

BOSTON – A Lawrence, Mass. man was sentenced on June 12, 2026 in federal court in Boston for distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

U.S. Attorney Honors Brenda Miller with Distinguished Service Award

U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey has presented Ohio County Circuit Clerk Brenda Miller with the “Distinguished Service Award” in recognition of her decades of dedication to Ohio County and the State of West Virginia.

Athens Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation and Possession of Child Pornography

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An Athens, Illinois, man, Christopher Wagy, 28, was sentenced on June 9, 2026, to 28 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography.

Guatemalan Illegal Alien Sentenced for Role in Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy in HSTF Case

Baltimore, Maryland – A Guatemalan illegal alien, unlawfully in the United States, received a federal prison term, today, for charges stemming from a federal firearms investigation. Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced Lester Ramos Perez, 29, to 78 months in prison for his role in a firearms trafficking conspiracy and possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.

Serbian National Extradited to Face Charges of Transporting Over $1 Million Worth of Stolen Luxury Watches

BOSTON – A Serbian national was extradited to the United States on June 5, 2026 to face charges for allegedly assisting in the possession and transportation of over 260 stolen luxury watches valued at $1.4 million. The defendant was arrested by Dutch authorities at an airport in Amsterdam while attempting to flee to his native Serbia.

Three New Attorneys Sworn in to Serve the District

Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Trafficking Firearms and Drugs

EFRAIN JACOBO sold meth, cocaine, and seven firearms in a series of transactions in Joliet, Ill.

Southbridge Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Drug Distribution Conspiracy

BOSTON –A Southbridge man pleaded guilty on June 11, 2026 in federal court in Worcester to conspiring to distribute cocaine in Central Massachusetts.

Illegal alien and local man earn prison sentences after assaulting officers

Two men have been ordered to federal prison for smuggling illegal aliens and for assaulting federal agents in the course of their duties

Three Defendants Indicted in Brooklyn Federal Court for Real Estate Investment Scheme

Earlier today in federal court in Brooklyn, an indictment was unsealed charging John Christian Gelin, Heather Marquez, and Kaolee Vang-Thao with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud.  The charges arise from a multi-year and multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud financial institutions, investors, and prospective investors in connection with potential real estate transactions.  Gelin was arrested today and will be arraigned this afternoon before United States Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy.  Marquez was arrested earlier today in Oceanside, California and will appear in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.  Vang-Thao was arrested earlier today in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and will appear in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.  Marquez and Vang-Thao will be arraigned in the Eastern District of New York at a later date.

Former Postal Service Employee Pleads Guilty to Failing to Deliver 14,700 Pieces of Mail

BOSTON – A former United States Post Office employee pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to failing to deliver approximately 14,700 pieces of mail to U.S. Postal customers in Brighton, Dorchester and Mattapan.

Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America’s AI Innovation and Security

The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a motion to intervene and to dismiss a private citizen lawsuit seeking to power down a large artificial intelligence (AI) facility in Southaven, Mississippi.

Dorchester Man Pleads Guilty to Robbery of Local Bank

BOSTON – A Dorchester man pleaded guilty on June 11, 2026 in federal court in Boston to the robbery of a local bank. The defendant has a prior federal conviction for bank robbery and state convictions for armed and unarmed robberies.

New York City Public School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Joseph Taylor McKeel, a public school teacher at a high school in New York City, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.  The proceeding was held before United States Magistrate Judge Peggy Cross-Goldenberg.  When sentenced, McKeel faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment.

UN officials call for urgent action in Yemen to push peace, reduce hunger

Top UN officials called for bolstered efforts to stave off rising hunger and foster a path towards permanent peace in Yemen as they briefed the Security Council Tuesday morning.

‘Some question if Ebola is real’: how trust is central in fighting DRC outbreak

In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community’s trust first and foremost, humanitarians said on Tuesday.

Global fish production hits new high, but climate threats loom

Aquaculture now supplies most of the fish people eat, a landmark FAO report reveals, but rising temperatures and overfishing are putting the future of the industry at risk.

Felon Sentenced to 71 months in Federal Prison for Firearm Possession

Record-breaking Tallahassee Police Department Drug Bust Leads to Federal Indictment of Drug Trafficker

Tallahassee, Florida – Chandale Maurice Mills, 42, of Tallahassee, Florida, has been indicted in federal court for possession with intent to distribute multiple controlled substances including more than 5 kilograms of cocaine, 500 grams of methamphetamine, 40 grams of fentanyl, and 50 kilograms of marijuana; possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking; and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon.