Somerset County surpasses 15,000 acres of preserved open space following Hillsborough purchase
HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — Somerset County has reached a major milestone in its long-standing commitment to land conservation, surpassing 15,000 acres of preserved open space with the recent acquisition of the Hillsborough Country…
Mexican National Indicted for Illegal Reentry following Angelina County Intoxication Manslaughter Conviction
BEAUMONT, Texas – A 41-year-old Mexican citizen has been indicted for immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Vicente Gonzalez-Rico was named in…
Nord Stream 2 terminates contracts with employees following sanctions
MOSCOW – The operator of the Russia-led gas pipeline project Nord Stream 2 said on Tuesday it had to terminate contracts with employees because of U.S. sanctions. The United States imposed sanctions…
Bank Robber Found Guilty Following Federal Trial
Miami, Florida – A Miami federal jury found David Franklin Lee, 60, of Miami, guilty of attempted bank robbery, following a three-day trial, before U.S. District Judge Marcia G. Cooke. According to…
Two Philadelphia Men Indicted following an Investigation by DEA and the Butler County Anti-Drug Task Force
PITTSBURGH, PA – Two former residents of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Cindy…
Haiti hikes minimum wage by up to 54% following worker protests
PORT-AU-PRINCE – Haiti’s government on Monday hiked the minimum wage by as much as 54% following weeks of demonstrations by garment workers who say their wages are not enough to keep up…
South Texan who fled following girlfriend’s arrest sent to prison
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 36-year-old Brownsville man has been ordered to prison for conspiracy to distribute 15 kilograms of meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Luis Alberto Gomez pleaded guilty Nov.…
As blue states pull mask mandate, Biden says they’re not following the science, he is
As blue states such as New York, Oregon, New Jersey, and his home state of Delaware begin to pull back on indoor facemask mandates, President Joe Biden says he’ll continue to follow…
Human smuggling coordinator pleads guilty in Nogales following ICE HSI investigation
TUCSON, Ariz. – A Nogales area man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday in connection to his role as the coordinator for a human smuggling organization operating in southern Arizona. This case…
Wetumpka Man Sentenced Following Federal Gun and Drug Convictions
Montgomery, Alabama – On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Richard Herbert Smith, 45, from Wetumpka, Alabama, was sentenced to 145 months in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart. The…
Oklahoma’s oil regulator to shut some disposal wells following large quake
By Liz Hampton – Oklahoma’s oil and gas regulator said on Monday it would shut deep saltwater disposal wells and restrict others near where a large earthquake earlier in the day rattled…
Dewey Beach man facing drug and gun charges following DUI investigation
by Heather Pepper Rehoboth Beach, DE- After an early Thursday morning traffic stop, Delaware State Police arrested Andrew Vogt, 32, of Dewey Beach, on criminal and traffic charges. On January 27, 2022, at approximately 2:04 a.m.,…
Fed guidance on rates following liftoff may remain foggy
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON – The U.S. Federal Reserve clearly telegraphed a March interest rate hike after its meeting this week but the pace of what follows may remain clouded as officials…
Brother and Sister Indicted on Drug Conspiracy and Other Charges Following Investigation of Fentanyl Sales
WASHINGTON – A brother and sister were arrested yesterday on charges stemming from an investigation by federal and local law enforcement agencies into a drug operation…
U.S. House speaker Pelosi’s stock trades attract growing following online
By Noel Randewich – A year since a Reddit-driven retail trading frenzy rocked the markets and created the ‘meme stock https://www.reuters.com/business/why-did-sec-release-report-gamestop-2021-10-18’ phenomenon, leading U.S. lawmaker Nancy Pelosi’s investments have become a meme…
N95 Mask Manufacturer 3M’s Sales Explode After Omicron Surge, Expects Further Profits Following CDC Shoutout
A major N95 mask manufacturer saw a rise in sales during the Omicron variant surge and expects to profit further from new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
California Will Remove Aztec, Ashe Chants From Its Ethnic Studies Curriculum Following Legal Challenge
The California Department of Education said it would remove Aztec and Ashe chants from its state curriculum Thursday after backlash from parents who believed their inclusion to be unconstitutional. The state must…
Indiana man sentenced in NM to 18 years in prison for sex trafficking conspiracy, following ICE HSI investigation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An Indiana man was sentenced Monday in federal court to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by means of force, threats, fraud and coercion and aiding and abetting. U.S. Immigration…
Texas Dads Arrested For Questioning School Board Demand Charges Against Them Be Dropped Following Superintendent Suspension
Two Texas fathers who were arrested for disorderly conduct at a school board meeting are requesting that the charges against them be dropped following the suspension of the district superintendent who allegedly…
Juvenile Arrested on Firearm Charges Following a Call for a Stolen Vehicle
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – About 11:08 PM on Sunday, 01/9/2022, Officers assigned to District B2 made an onsite firearm arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile male in the area of 362 Blue Hill Avenue.…
262 Month Prison Sentence for Repeat Felon Convicted in Meth Case, Apprehended Following Helicopter, K-9 Search
MACON, Ga. – A Middle Georgia armed robbery parolee with fourteen prior felony convictions was sentenced in federal court for distributing methamphetamine in a case involving a multi-agency search for the escaped defendant,…
Teachers Unions Want Virtual Learning, But Fauci Says Schools Should Reopen Following Holiday Breaks
As teacher’s unions across the country push for a return to remote learning after the holiday break, one infectious disease doctor expressed support for in-person learning on Sunday. Even as COVID-19 cases…
Texan resentenced following terrorism conviction and appeal
HOUSTON – The 27-year-old Spring man convicted of providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization has been ordered to prison for 12 years following reversal of original sentence, announced Acting…
Abducted Haiti Missionaries Describe Following The Stars After Evading Guards To Get To Safety
Several of the missionaries abducted by a gang in Haiti were able to escape and make it to safety, according to Christian Aid Ministries. Of the 17 hostages taken, 12 Christian Aid…
North Texas man sentenced to 5 years in prison for attempting to export weapons and ammunition following an ICE HSI, federal partner assisted, investigation
LAREDO, Texas – A North Texas man was sentenced Wednesday to more than five years in prison for attempting to export firearms, firearm magazines and thousands of rounds of ammunition to Mexico.…
Former Mexican police officer sentenced to 30 years for sexually exploiting child, following ICE HSI investigation
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A former Mexican police officer was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in federal prison for producing child [censored]ography. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Rio Grande…
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