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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A 55-year-old Great Falls woman admitted Monday to her role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy that spanned over four years, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced. Melissa …

RICHMOND, Va. — A 27-year-old Richmond man was sentenced on Wednesday to two years and three months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according …

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two residents of Cuba, New York, were arrested and charged with manufacturing and possessing over 100 marijuana plants with intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross …

RALEIGH, N.C. — A 45-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced on Wednesday to 68 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses connected to his distribution of cocaine, …

RICHMOND, Va. — Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers have pleaded guilty, and a third has been indicted, in connection with a scheme to obtain fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans …

PORTLAND, Maine — A Westbrook man was sentenced Wednesday to five years and four months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a felon, U.S. District Judge John …

Virginia Beach Police Conducts Successful Traffic Blitz **Virginia Beach, VA** – The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement initiative throughout December. The program aimed at reducing …

BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Township Police Department officially welcomed two new officers, Patrolman Kevin Wagner and Patrolman Evan Sands, during a swearing-in ceremony held this morning in the presence …

Columbus Fire Department Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Individual in Fire Investigation **Columbus, OH** – The Columbus Division of Fire is requesting the public’s assistance following an incident that occurred on …

Joseph Rudy Rullo, a Republican candidate for governor in New Jersey, has proposed the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency to address the state’s fiscal challenges. He suggests involving …

A civil forfeiture complaint has been filed to seize $3.4 million linked to the sale of a Burbank, California, music studio allegedly controlled by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who remains …

PATERSON, NJ — New Jersey’s takeover of a North Jersey police department has been deemed illegal by a judge today. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced plans to appeal …

FREDERICK, MD — The Frederick Police Department has recognized 20 officers for their decisive actions in responding to a shooting on Heather Ridge Drive on August 16, highlighting their teamwork, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Department of Defense Secretary Josh Kirbyb is pushing back against recent claims of unusual drone activity off the New Jersey coast, saying that sightings are largely …

NEW YORK, NY — A 75-year-old New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with third-degree assault, police said. The arrest occurred at approximately 1:37 …

OKLAHOMA CITY — Kim Weinrich, 67, of Mustang, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to wire fraud and filing a false tax return, admitting to embezzling over $471,000 from Mustang Public …

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Quadri Garnes earlier today on charges of transmission of threats to injure after a five-day trial before United States District Judge …

WASHINGTON — Travon Eliy, also known as Travon Jackson, 38, was sentenced to 26 years in prison on Monday for assault with intent to kill a senior citizen in a …

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Crews from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department responded to a large brush fire off Marshalls Corner Road on Sunday, deploying multiple units to contain the …

Cherry Hill Fire Department Announces 2025 Firefighter Hiring **Cherry Hill, NJ** – The Cherry Hill Fire Department (CHFD) has announced the opening of its 2025 hiring process for Firefighter/EMT positions. …

RICHMOND, Va. — A 31-year-old New York man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to interfering with a flight crew after his threats and disruptive behavior aboard a May 2023 flight forced …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal grand jury has returned a 53-count indictment charging Renata Walton, 44, and Nicole Jones, 36, both of Olive Branch, Mississippi, with orchestrating multiple schemes to …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department held a promotional ceremony Monday, honoring three officers with new leadership roles in front of family, colleagues, and city officials. The …

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Jamar Deontae Barnes, 42, of Stockton, admitted Tuesday to his role in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs, U.S. Attorney Phillip …

lbuquerque woman pleads guilty to selling illegal machine gun devices ALBUQUERQUE—An Albuquerque woman admitted in federal court to selling illegal machine gun conversion devices and conducting firearms transactions without a …