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Federal agents, including the ATF, seized 140 firearms in Lincoln County, North Carolina, as part of an investigation into an attempt to traffic weapons to a Mexican drug cartel.

Andrew Scott Hastings used a 3D printer to create firearm lower receivers and machine gun switches, which federal prosecutors allege were intended for al-Qaida operatives. ATF agents later arrested two men in Colorado Springs for producing illegal machine gun components using 3D printers.

The ATF seized 140 guns, ammunition, and evidence of human trafficking from a home in Lincoln County, which officials believe is part of a drug cartel armory. The weapons are suspected to be destined for Mexico to support the Sinaloa Cartel.

Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, faces a preliminary hearing to determine if prosecutors have sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. Prosecutors allege Robinson's DNA was found on the murder weapon and digital evidence includes text messages and Discord communications. His lover, Lance Twiggs, is cooperating with investigators after receiving limited immunity.

More than 300 fugitives were arrested in Chicago as federal agencies including the FBI, ATF, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Homeland Security Investigations conducted a joint crackdown.

ATF canceled its contract for the Webloc surveillance tool after lawmakers and legal figures raised concerns about its use of commercial location data in criminal investigations. The tool, used by agencies like the U.S. military and ICE, bypasses warrant requirements, prompting legal debates over constitutional rights.

A search warrant executed at a motel in Pueblo, Colorado, led to four arrests and the seizure of illicit drugs. The operation involved the Pueblo Police Department, FBI, and ATF.

Federal charges have been dismissed for three robbery suspects involved in an ATF shooting in Country Club Hills. Two suspects were shot during an ATF gun trafficking operation near 189th and Loretto Lane.

He drove a Rolls-Royce and lived the American dream, but behind the Gucci was the ATF's most unlikely secret weapon.

A Hickory man was held on a $3.5 million bond after authorities seized multiple firearms, 256 grams of fentanyl, and other drugs during a search of his home in Catawba County. Malik Nahjeen Maynard faces charges including trafficking and possession with intent to sell fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine.

Four men are charged after officer-involved shootings involving ATF agents during a firearms trafficking investigation in Country Club Hills, Illinois. The incident occurred near the intersection of 189th Street and Loretto Lane around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

An ATF agent testified that Jonathan Rinderknecht was experiencing major anxiety and anger issues when he allegedly caused a fire in 2025, which later reignited as the destructive and deadly Palisades blaze.

An ATF special agent testified that investigators found software on Jonathan Rinderknecht's phone linking him to the dark web during a federal arson trial. The testimony is part of the prosecution's case against Rinderknecht in the Lachman Fire trial.

Three people have been charged after two suspects were shot during an ATF gun trafficking operation in Country Club Hills. The incident occurred near 189th and Loretto Lane.

The FBI, ATF, and Illinois State Police are conducting three investigations following a shooting in Country Club Hills involving an undercover operation on Tuesday night.

A white male was killed by an explosion in a vehicle on the Eisenhower Expressway in Hillside on June 4, 2026, leading to a nine-hour road closure. Federal agencies including the FBI and ATF investigated, finding no evidence of connections to other events or additional individuals involved.

A death on I-290 in Westchester was caused by an explosion, leading to an hours-long closure of the westbound lanes near Mannheim Road and I-294. The incident occurred around 10:05 a.m. on Thursday.

An explosion killed a man and caused a multi-hour shutdown of Interstate 290 in the west suburbs. The FBI, DEA, and ATF were involved in the investigation.

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.

A disabled vehicle on the Eisenhower Expressway in Westchester, Illinois, led to an explosion, a fatality, and an eight-hour closure of the roadway. Multiple agencies, including bomb squads, FBI, ATF, and DEA, investigated the incident, which caused significant traffic disruptions but was declared non-threatening to the public.

A deadly explosion of a vehicle on I-290 near Mannheim Road in Westchester caused an eight-hour highway closure and prompted a coordinated investigation by the FBI, ATF, and local agencies. A man was killed, but authorities found no evidence linking the incident to other events or additional individuals.

Brady, a nonprofit gun control advocacy group, is suing the ATF and the DOJ over their refusal to release documents identifying the largest sellers of crime guns in the U.S.

The DEA is investigating an incident on the Eisenhower Expressway involving a shattered SUV with a fatality. Multiple agencies, including the FBI and ATF, responded to the scene, which caused significant traffic closures. A white tent was erected around the vehicle as evidence is collected.

An 18-year-old teenager has admitted to stashing explosives and threatening to bomb a college, with new pictures revealing his terror toolkit. The incident raises concerns about safety and security measures in educational institutions. The teenager's actions have been condemned as a serious threat to public safety.

Utah prosecutors are prepared to proceed with a preliminary hearing against Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, without additional DNA analysis. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 18. The prosecution has sufficient evidence to establish probable cause for bindover.

A Portland bartender, driven by a violent obsession, drove a rental car full of explosives through the front door of a club that had fired him. The incident raises concerns about workplace violence and revenge attacks. The bartender's actions were reportedly motivated by a desire for revenge against his former employer.

Fox News True Crime Newsletter covers updates on Brian Hooker's release, an ATF report in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, DNA evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case, and other ongoing criminal investigations, including Kohberger's Hyundai tracking and Athena Strand's murder trial.

The FBI and ATF are conducting a joint investigation into the Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans. Personnel from across the country are actively working to evaluate evidence, interview victims and witnesses, and analyze tips related to the incident.