12 Methamphetamine Traffickers Arrested in Brownfield, Lamesa Drug Bust

Twelve alleged drug traffickers were arrested Wednesday in Operation Tormenta De Arena (“Sandstorm”), announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. During the bust in Lubbock, Brownfield, and…

Union Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Theft

EL PASO – An El Paso woman pleaded guilty today to stealing money from a union. According to court documents, Dorothy Ferguson, 58, was the treasurer of the American Federation of Government…

Spirit Airlines Completes LaGuardia Terminal Move, All Flights Now Operating From Historic Marine Air Terminal

MIRAMAR, Fla., March 29, 2022 — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today announced the completion of its terminal move at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with all Spirit flights now calling Terminal A home. Over the…

Smith County Man Guilty of Child Exploitation Violations

TYLER, Texas – A Tyler man has pleaded guilty to federal child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Daniel Dylan Skipworth, 20, pleaded guilty…

Jackpocket Welcomes Tony Vartanian as Chief Growth and Revenue Officer

Vartanian comes to Jackpocket from Jump Ramp Games, a top 10 app publisher and leading mobile-first performance advertising network. As founder and CEO he scaled the growth and monetization for Jump Ramp’s…

Man Sentenced to Two Years for Hoax Bomb Threats

A Wichita Falls man who called in fake bomb threats was sentenced today to two years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. Tommy…

‘Broadly Pernicious’: Experts Go Head-To-Head On Whether Companies Should Take Political Stances In DCNF Debate

‘Broadly Pernicious’: Experts Go Head-To-Head On Whether Companies Should Take Political Stances In DCNF Debate Laurel Duggan on March 25, 2022 Scott Baradell, the owner and founder of Idea Grove and Jim…

Houston man sent to prison for role in violent abduction

HOUSTON – A 23-year-old Houston man has been ordered to federal prison for admitting his role in a brutal kidnapping of a woman from her residence in Katy, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer…

Assassin for Mexican Cartel Sentenced to Life in Prison

EL PASO – A Mexican national was sentenced today to life in prison and ordered to pay a $100,000 fine for his role in the Sinaloa Cartel’s operations. According to court documents,…

North Texas Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding Homeowners

SHERMAN, Texas – A Kaufman County man and his girlfriend have been sentenced to federal prison for fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Tommy…

Former San Angelo Police Chief Convicted of Bribery

San Angelo’s former Chief of Police has been convicted of accepting bribes, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. After a three-day trial and about seven hours…

Group sent to prison for attempted meth distribution

LAREDO, Texas – Three Texas residents have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of conspiracy to transport 30.1 kilograms of pure meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Jose Ramon…

Armed Carjacker Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

An Irving man who carjacked a woman at gunpoint was sentenced this week to 14 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. Markus…

Two Trenton Men Indicted for Fentanyl Conspiracy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two Trenton, Missouri, men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Grundy County, Mo., and elsewhere. Troy…

Daily Caller News Foundation To Host Debate On Whether Companies Should Take Political Stands

Daily Caller News Foundation To Host Debate On Whether Companies Should Take Political Stands Harry Wilmerding on March 23, 2022 The Daily Caller News Foundation will host a debate Thursday between Scott…

Man Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl-Laced Fake Percocet

A Fort Worth man who allegedly sold fake Percocet pills laced with fentanyl has been charged with a federal drug crime, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E.…

Four Men Indicted for $16 Million Investment Fraud Scheme

FAYETTEVILLE – Four men were charged in an indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Arkansas for an alleged $16 million wire fraud and money laundering scheme involving fake investment offerings.…

Jury Convicts Glenpool Man for Sexually Exploiting a Minor

A federal jury found a Glenpool man guilty Tuesday for sexually exploiting a 16-year-old minor, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Thomas Anthony Pearce, 54, was convicted of coercion or enticement of a…

Russian National Indicted in East Texas for Cyber Hacking Enterprise

TYLER, Texas –A 23-year-old Russian man has been indicted in the Eastern District of Texas for offenses related to operating a cyber-criminal marketplace that sold thousands of stolen login credentials, personal identifiable…

Ten Texas Doctors and a Healthcare Executive Agree to Pay over $1.68 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations

SHERMAN, Texas – Ten additional Texas doctors and a healthcare executive have agreed to pay a total of $1,680,430 to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving illegal kickbacks in violation of the…

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