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Clemond Earl Busby and Michael Wayne Habern Jr. were arrested on federal criminal charges related to their alleged dealings of stolen jewelry. They have been indicted for allegedly buying known stolen jewelry.

A Fort Thompson man was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for firing a gun at other persons. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte convicted him of using and carrying a firearm during a crime of violence.

Brock A. Westrom, a 36-year-old man from Gulf Breeze, Florida, was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor. The sentencing was carried out by United States District Judge Mark E. Walker.

Bryan James Shuping of Trenton, Florida, was indicted by a federal grand jury for thirteen counts of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. The charges were announced in Gainesville, Florida.

James Craig, 46, from Illinois, was indicted in federal court in Pensacola, Florida, on one count of possessing over 100 kilograms of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Ozaukee Country Club agreed to pay $750,000 to settle alleged violations of the False Claims Act related to a Paycheck Protection Program loan. The settlement addresses claims tied to the club's handling of the PPP loan.

A workshop focused on best practices for requester negotiations was announced. The event aims to provide guidance on effective negotiation strategies.

Brenda Knuth, a 61-year-old woman from Hoopeston, Illinois, was sentenced to three years of probation and fined $2,500 for voting twice in a federal election. The sentencing occurred on June 26, 2026.

Federal charges were announced in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme and prescription drug diversion conspiracy. The case is part of the Justice Department's National Health Care Fraud Takedown initiative.

A Milwaukee man was sentenced for sex trafficking and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which caused a death. The case involves charges related to human trafficking and drug distribution with fatal consequences.

A Saipan businessman was sentenced to 12 months of home detention for committing visa fraud. The court ruled that the individual engaged in fraudulent activities related to visa applications.

A Fall River, Mass. man was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for drug distribution that caused a minor's death, along with charges for selling drugs, machineguns, and firearm parts via the Telegram app. The sentencing occurred in federal court in Boston.

Jason Wayne Coleman, 41, of Pensacola, Florida, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

John Caleb Allen, a 26-year-old from Bristol, Florida, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for charges including attempted murder of ATF agents, assault with a deadly weapon, and firearm-related offenses. The charges also included possession of an unregistered silencer and making a false statement to a federal firearm licensee.

Sean Christie, a 43-year-old man from Sarasota, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing, distributing, receiving, and accessing child sexual abuse material. The sentence was issued by U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven.

A federal jury convicted John Flowers Grissom of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and possession of an unregistered, short-barreled rifle without a serial number. Grissom faces a minimum of 15 years in federal prison, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for September 30, 2026.

A Boston man was convicted by a federal jury in U.S. District Court for producing and possessing child pornography. The title identifies him as a sex trafficker.

A Boston man was sentenced in federal court for threatening a federal law enforcement officer.

The Chairman of the Needham Parks and Recreation Commission has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a scheme to defraud a local little league out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Craig Domingo, a 60-year-old man from Mililani, Oahu, was indicted on June 4, 2026, on charges including being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced the indictment.