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Mexican man sentenced for importing liquid meth worth $340K into Texas

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

A resident of Monterrey, Mexico, has been sentenced for conspiring to import 300 pounds of methamphetamine into the United States. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Allan Alberto Moreno Trevino, 41, pleaded guilty on March 5, 2024....

New Orleans man pleads guilty to major drug trafficking charges

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

A New Orleans resident, Kevin Tyler II, also known as "City," has pled guilty to charges related to violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.

Charlotte man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

Daniel Wood, a 48-year-old resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been sentenced to four years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

Guatemalan citizen faces indictment for illegal re-entry into US

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

A Guatemalan citizen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for illegal re-entry into the United States.

Honduran man indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges in New Orleans

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

On February 14, 2025, Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the indictment of Miguel Angel Solorzano-Dominguez, a 37-year-old Honduran national.

America First Legal defends Adams County against sanctuary laws

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

America First Legal (AFL), with the support of Cooper & Kirk PLLC and Ard Law Group, is actively defending Adams County, Washington.

Washington investigates contaminated pet food linked to feline influenza cases

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has reported that at least two domestic cats in King and Snohomish counties have been infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

Minnesota man sentenced for firearm possession and transporting stolen vehicle

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

A man from Canton, Minnesota, has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for possessing firearms as a felon and transporting a stolen vehicle across state lines.

Wausau man receives lengthy sentence for leading major drug trafficking operation

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

Tommie L. Haney, a 44-year-old resident of Wausau, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking organization.

Kokomo woman sentenced for stealing deceased husband's social security benefits

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

Rebecca Fields, a 70-year-old resident of Kokomo, has been sentenced to three years of probation after admitting guilt in making false statements to receive Social Security benefits unlawfully.

Former NOPD sergeant sentenced for wire fraud involving double billing

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

A former New Orleans Police Department sergeant has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to six counts of wire fraud.

Waterbury company settles over false claims act allegations linked to PPP loan

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MacDermid Incorporated has settled allegations related to a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan by paying $2,226,623.62.

Natchitoches man sentenced to over eight years for child pornography possession

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Christopher Aaron Stanfield, a 37-year-old resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 97 months in prison for possession of child pornography.

King County man sentenced for dark web drug trafficking and weapon offenses

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

A King County man, Braiden F. Wilson, 29, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for multiple charges, including possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a machinegun and destructive devices.

New Haven man receives decade-long sentence for armed robberies

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Gary Gibson, Jr., a 25-year-old resident of New Haven, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for committing two armed robberies at convenience stores in May 2023.

Lexington men sentenced for conspiracy in wire fraud scheme

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Kenneth J. Brown and Nicholas R. Shepard, both residents of Lexington, have been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Washington employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

By Evergreen Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Washington submitted 153 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.