Federal Law Enforcement

Forty-eight alleged drug traffickers and violators from San Angelo and surrounding areas were arrested as part of an 18-month narcotics operation called 'Operation Concho Valley Shakedown'. Federal, state, and local law enforcement collaborated to dismantle the drug trafficking ring.

The Department of Justice filed lawsuits against Maine, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts for denying confidential license plates to federal agents, citing unconstitutional policies. The states refused to rescind these policies after the DOJ warned them of their illegality in a prompt letter.

A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for distributing child pornography. The case highlights criminal misconduct by a federal law enforcement official who violated his oath of office.

Federal authorities in Cincinnati are alerting the public about scammers impersonating prosecutors and federal law enforcement officials. These fraudsters, potentially operating from outside the United States, are targeting American citizens nationwide in an attempt to extort money through deception.

Federal and local law enforcement agencies conducted a joint operation resulting in significant drug and weapon seizures. The operation netted over 1000 lbs of marijuana and THC products, 40 pounds of methamphetamine, and approximately 20 illegal firearms including assault weapons.

California gubernatorial candidates debated the state's sanctuary law, which restricts local authorities from cooperating with federal law enforcement, and the discussion became heated at times. The debate highlighted the candidates' differing views on the law. The sanctuary law is a key issue in the race for California's next governor.

A confrontation between federal law enforcement and an alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner lasted seven seconds. The suspect, carrying a concealed shotgun under a jacket, was quickly subdued by authorities.

Ryan Wesley Routh, 59, was sentenced to life in prison plus 84 months for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald J. Trump and committing related violent and firearms offenses. The sentencing concludes a federal case involving an assassination attempt on a major political figure. Routh faced charges for attempted assassination and assault of a federal law enforcement officer.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced the creation of the first Scam Center Strike Force, a federal law enforcement initiative designed to combat Southeast Asian cryptocurrency-related fraud and investment scams targeting American citizens. The strike force represents a coordinated effort among multiple federal agencies to address the growing threat of crypto fraud.

A New Albany, Ohio man has been charged with federal crimes for sending at least 65 threatening letters and emails to 34 victims, including state public officials, a local TV station, and law enforcement. The communications contained threats to kill Ohio public officials.