Tag: firearms
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Rocky Ford Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug and Firearms Crimes
Rocky Ford man Mario Rocha, 27, received a 20-year federal prison sentence for drug distribution and firearms crimes. FBI agents seized fentanyl, meth, cocaine, 17 firearms, and a pipe bomb from his residence, making the community safer.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesState Governments Mario RochaRocky FordDrug TraffickingFirearmsFBISentencingFentanyl
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Horry County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl and Firearm Offenses
Quentin Raymar Price of Longs received 80 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and possessing firearms as a felon. The sentence follows an investigation by multiple agencies into drug trafficking and gang activity.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Quentin Raymar PriceHorry CountyFentanylFirearmsFederal PrisonGang MemberSouth CarolinaFBI
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Milwaukee Gang Members Receive Life Sentences for Murder-for-Hire and COVID-19 Fraud
Two Milwaukee Wild 100s gang members, Lawrence Turner and Ronnell Bowman, were sentenced to life in prison for murder-for-hire, firearms offenses, and defrauding COVID-19 unemployment programs of over $1 million.
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Former NYPD Officer Sentenced to 90 Months for Bribery and Drug Trafficking
Andrew Nguyen, a former NYPD officer, received a 90-month prison sentence for bribery, narcotics distribution, and firearms offenses. He abused his position, accepting over $30,000 in bribes to aid a drug trafficking enterprise.
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Three Mexican Nationals Arrested with Assault Rifles at Texas Border
Three Mexican nationals were arrested near Presidio, Texas, for illegally crossing the border with firearms, including AK-style assault rifles. U.S. Border Patrol agents recovered the weapons and ammunition, leading to charges of illegal possession.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAMexicoGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionPresidio, TexasFirearmsBorder SecurityIllegal AliensAssault RiflesU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms and Assault Charges
Jason Paul Baca, 36, pleaded guilty to federal firearms and assault charges after brandishing a loaded pistol at federal task force officers during a traffic stop in Albuquerque, facing significant prison time.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Jason Paul BacaAlbuquerqueFederal Bureau of InvestigationFirearmsAssaultViolent CrimeFBI
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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to Three Years for Role in Connecticut Drug Ring
Benjamin Dozier, 44, of Bridgeport, received a 36-month prison sentence for supplying fentanyl to a major drug trafficking organization in southwestern Connecticut, following a 2024 investigation.
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13 Charged in Western New York Narcotics Conspiracy
Thirteen individuals face narcotics conspiracy charges in Western New York following FBI-led investigations. The indictments involve cocaine, crack, fentanyl, and marijuana distribution, with defendants also accused of firearm use.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Narcotics ConspiracyBuffalo, NYFBI Safe Streets Task ForceHomeland Security Task ForceDrug TraffickingFirearmsFBI
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Virginia Sees Record Gun Background Checks Amid Major State Developments
Virginia recorded an all-time high in gun background checks in June. Other key news includes the Prince William Digital Gateway's demise, legal challenges to a reproductive rights amendment, and Supreme Court action on a reporter's sources.
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Media Monitor: Trump Jr.'s Gun Company Could Benefit from Father's Policy
The Washington Post reports Donald Trump Jr. is a key player in GrabAGun, a company that could benefit from President Trump's proposed changes to gun mailing rules.
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Federal Indictments Target Two Major Drug Trafficking Organizations in Minneapolis
Federal authorities have indicted 25 members and associates of two Minneapolis drug trafficking organizations, The Family Mob and Amani Hudson DTO, leading to 12 arrests and seizures of drugs and firearms in a major crackdown on violent crime.
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Governor Newsom Enacts Broad Legislative Package Across California
Governor Gavin Newsom signed 21 bills into law on June 30, 2026, addressing diverse topics including domestic violence programs, firearms, digital financial assets, and criminal procedure, impacting various aspects of California life.
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Alabama Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Dog Fighting and Firearms Charges
An Alabama man received a 10-year prison sentence and over $548,000 in restitution for dog fighting and firearms offenses. Authorities rescued 78 neglected dogs and recovered a "destructive device" from his properties.
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Boston Gang Member Sentenced to Over Seven Years for Illegal Firearms
Kenneth Bigby-Williams, a Boston gang member, received 90 months in prison for illegally possessing five firearms and ammunition. The Hyde Park man's sentencing is part of Operation Take Back America, targeting violent crime.
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Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution and Illegal Firearm Possession
Jordan Mefferd, 47, pleaded guilty to distributing over a pound of methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms in Iowa. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison due to his extensive criminal history.
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St. Louis Felon Pleads Guilty to Meth, Cocaine, and Firearm Charges
St. Louis felon Anthony Watkins pleaded guilty to selling nearly two pounds of methamphetamine to an undercover agent and possessing cocaine, multiple firearms, and additional meth. His conviction is part of a Homeland Security Task Force effort to combat criminal…
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New Hampshire Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Maine
A New Hampshire man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges in Maine after being apprehended with drugs, weapons, and tactical gear while collecting a drug debt, facing a minimum of 15 years in prison.
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Virginia Reinstates Private Gun Sale Background Checks Amidst Key Budget and Policy Decisions
Virginia sees background checks for private gun sales resume July 1. The state budget includes lawmaker pay raises and funds for HIV programs, a landfill cleanup, and infrastructure. Education standards face delays, and a federal housing bill's future is uncertain.
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Galloping Goose Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering and Fatal Shooting Charges
Three members of the Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club admitted guilt to federal charges, including racketeering, extortion, and a fatal 2021 shooting at Lake of the Ozarks, as part of Operation Take Back America.
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Waterloo Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Gun Possession
Waterloo man Dana Lee Scott, Jr. received a year in federal prison for illegal firearm possession, part of Operation Take Back America, after police observed him with a gun during surveillance.
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Weakens Federal Gun Control Law Regarding Marijuana Use
USA TODAY is reporting the Supreme Court ruled that a man's every-other-day marijuana use does not disqualify him from gun ownership, a decision that weakens a federal gun control law.
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Iola Man Charged for Online Threats Against White House, Federal Agents
A 35-year-old Iola man faces charges for allegedly making online threats to blow up the White House and kill federal agents. Authorities found over 20 firearms during the investigation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalWhite HouseFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetSocial Issues Peter James BloomfieldIolaTexasSocial Media ThreatsFBIFirearmsCriminal Charges
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Oahu Woman Sentenced to Two Years for Destroying Evidence in Federal Firearms Case
Jordan Ishida of Honolulu received a 24-month prison sentence for destroying cellphones crucial to a federal firearms investigation involving Chris Hong Tran, who was previously sentenced for the underlying offense.
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Felon Sentenced to Five Years' Probation for Cocaine and Firearm Sales
An Indianapolis man, Melvin May, received five years' probation for selling cocaine and firearms in Bloomington, Illinois. A convicted felon, May committed these offenses while on probation, leading to federal charges and a recent sentencing.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Melvin MayCocaineFirearmsBloomington, IllinoisFederal Bureau of InvestigationProject Safe NeighborhoodsProbationFBI
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FBI-Led Operation Spring Cleaning Yields Over 1,100 Arrests, Massive Drug and Firearm Seizures
A nationwide FBI-led initiative, Operation Spring Cleaning, concluded with over 1,100 arrests and significant seizures of illegal firearms and more than 2,700 pounds of narcotics, aiming to enhance public safety.
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Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges
Buffalo resident Nazir Binhuguley, 24, admitted guilt to gun possession linked to drug trafficking. A search of his apartment yielded firearms, drugs, and cash. He faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison, with sentencing set for September 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Nazir BinhuguleyBuffaloFirearmsDrug TraffickingGuilty PleaFBIJamestown Police Department
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Joplin Man Charged with Federal Firearm Offense
Andre E. Swindell, 41, of Joplin, Missouri, faces a federal charge for unlawful firearm possession as a felon. The charge stems from a homicide investigation where firearms were found at his residence, part of Operation Take Back America.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal Andre E. SwindellJoplin, MissouriFirearmsFelon in possessionHomicide investigationOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Illegal Alien Sentenced Six Years for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine in Seattle
A Mexican national received a six-year prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine to Seattle's vulnerable populations, including homeless encampments and the Chinatown-International District, while living a luxury lifestyle.
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Four in Rhode Island for Robbery, Kidnapping, and Firearms Offenses
Four men from Rhode Island face federal charges including Hobbs Act Robbery, kidnapping, and firearms offenses. An indictment alleges they conspired to rob a victim of a vehicle and money, and abducted them from Massachusetts to Rhode Island in November…
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Connecticut Governor Bans Pistols Easily Convertible to Machine Guns
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation banning the sale and importation of pistols easily converted into machine guns. This new law, a Class D felony, aims to prevent mass casualty incidents and supports law enforcement against emerging firearm technologies.
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