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Guatemalan National Sentenced for Illegal Reentry into the United States
- Cristobal-Perez was sentenced to time served, after serving five months and 10 days in custody.
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Thursday, Nov 5
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CEO and VA Employee Sentenced for Paying and Receiving Illegal Health Care Kickbacks and Bribes
- Laurent Cassagnol was sentenced to 6 months in prison, and Heriberto Rivera was sentenced to 13 months in prison.
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Illegal Alien from Mexico Indicted for Attempting to Transport Minor from Colorado to Mexico, Producing Child Pornography
- An inspection of cell phones belonging to Vazquez Serna and the minor revealed multiple files of child sexual abuse material depicting the 14-year-old.
Wednesday, Nov 4
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Daniel Sikkema Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder-For-Hire Of His New York Art Gallerist Husband In Brazil
- Daniel Sikkema was convicted on May 22, 2026, following a two-week trial on charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit murder in a foreign country.
- Daniel Sikkema was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his husband, Brent Sikkema, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Luzerne County Man Being Sentenced to 41 Months’ Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking
- Jonathan Bishop, age 42, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on October 30, 2026, to 41 months’ imprisonment.
- Jerrod Curtis, age 42, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and other drug trafficking crimes following a three-week trial in September of 2026.
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HSTF Investigation Leads to Mexican National Being Sentenced to Prison for Drug Conspiracy
- Higuera-Fuentes was involved in the distribution of approximately 20 kilograms of pure methamphetamine.
- The prosecution is part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative established by Executive Order 14159.
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Last of Three Defendants Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Role in Armed Carjackings
- Tayveonn Elliott was sentenced to 192 months (16 years) in prison.
- On July 16, 2025, three victims were carjacked by a coordinated group of armed assailants.
Tuesday, Nov 3
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FBI hosts Laramie law enforcement briefing featuring FBI Director Kash Patel, U.S. Attorney Darin Smith, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman and FBI Special Agent in Charge Amanda Koldjeski
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation convened federal, state, local and tribal public safety leaders Monday at War Memorial Stadium for a regional briefing on statewide security priorities.
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Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Results in Record Powder Fentanyl Seizure and Federal Charges
- On October 29, 2026, agents executed the warrant and encountered Ramirez, the sole adult in the home.
Monday, Nov 2
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Joint Base San Antonio Contractor Arrested for Mishandling Classified Documents, Possessing Firearms While on Base
- Carroll is charged with one count of losing national defense information, two counts of possession of a firearm in a federal facility, and one count of making false statements.
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Homeland Security Task Force Case Results in Life Imprisonment for Illegal Alien
- In 2024, the organization smuggled a woman and her son-in-law into the U.S. using a foot guide.
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Fourth Alien Arrested in North Georgia for Voting in Federal Elections
- Iniguez is the fourth alien charged since September 2026 with voting in federal elections in the Northern District of Georgia.
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California man pleads guilty to shipping fentanyl cross country to Buffalo following Homeland Security Task Force investigation
- Beltran-Torres shipped approximately 15 kilograms of cocaine between January 2024 and April 2025.
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Justice Department Awards FSU Federal Grant to Combat Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, & Stalking on Campus
- The award is paid through the Office on Violence Against Women Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking On Campus Program.
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United States Attorney’s Office Available to Receive Allegations of Interference with Our Elections and Campaigns
- Complaints about possible violations of the federal voting rights laws can be made directly to the Civil Rights Division in Washington, DC by phone at 800-253-3931.
Tuesday, Oct 6
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Davis man sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $2 million for a drug trafficking conspiracy in the United States and Canada
- He was sentenced to time served on Dec.
Thursday, Sep 10
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Project Safe Schools: Federal grand jury charges former high school teacher with enticement offense for alleged sexual relations with a minor
- The charge is related to alleged sexual relations with a minor.
Wednesday, Sep 9
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Man Sentenced to 14 and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking Vehicle at Gunpoint in Backyard of Chicago Residence
- The carjacking occurred in the backyard of a Chicago residence.
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Federal jury convicts three conspirators in $11M Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme
- The Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme involved $11 million.