CBP seizes over $2.8M in narcotics at Eagle Pass port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $2.8 million in suspected cocaine and methamphetamine during two inspections at Eagle Pass crossings in late March, leading to two arrests and ongoing federal investigations.
Federal Case Alleges South Texas Doctor Fueled Houston Pill Pipeline With Millions of Opioids
A federal indictment alleges a South Texas doctor prescribed more than five million controlled-substance pills through a cash-only Houston clinic, using recruited “patients” and coordinated distribution methods, while a prior Texas Medical Board order now factors into his federal release conditions.
Federal Correctional Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking at Beaumont Prison
A former federal correctional officer assigned to the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after authorities discovered a significant quantity of narcotics in his vehicle while he reported for duty. Investigators say the case uncovered a drug trafficking operation tied to the prison facility and resulted in federal charges for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Federal prosecutors said the officer later pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas
Sugar Land Mail Carrier Arrested in Mail Theft Case Involving More Than 50 Victims
A Sugar Land mail carrier has been arrested following a joint investigation by the Sugar Land Police Department and the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. Authorities say the case involves more than 50 victims and hundreds of pieces of mail that investigators say were intercepted before reaching their intended recipients. Officials say the investigation began after reports of check forgery surfaced in the area over the past several months. The suspect was taken into custody on March 9, 2026.
Texas DPS Trooper Indicted in Federal Child Enticement Investigation
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper has been indicted in federal court after investigators say he used online messaging platforms to communicate with a person he believed to be a 12-year-old girl during an undercover FBI investigation. Court records allege the conversations began with an undercover account posing as an adult with a minor child before the suspect later requested direct communication with the child.
DOJ Seizes Massive Cybercrime Forum “LeakBase” With 142,000 Members
Federal authorities announced the seizure of LeakBase, an online forum investigators say was used by cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data and hacking tools. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the platform had more than 142,000 members and contained an extensive archive of hacked databases linked to major data breaches. Investigators say the forum offered financial records, account credentials, and other sensitive information that could be used to commit identity theft and fraud. The takedown was carried out as part of a coordinated international operation involving law enforcement agencies in 14 countries.
Former Postal Employee Arrested in Bastrop County $1.6 Million Check Fraud Scheme
A three-year investigation involving the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office and federal postal investigators led to the indictment and arrest of a former postal employee accused of participating in a large-scale identity theft and check forgery scheme affecting businesses across Bastrop County.
Operation Epic Fury: 4 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers Killed in Kuwait Attack
Four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command were killed March 1, 2026, during an unmanned aircraft system attack at the Port of Shuaiba in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury. Military officials say the attack remains under investigation as leaders honor the service and sacrifice of the fallen soldiers.
Rio Grande Valley Family Files Class Action After ICE Raid
A Donna, Texas family has filed a federal class action lawsuit after what they describe as a violent early-morning home entry by federal immigration agents. According to the complaint, agents jumped the fence surrounding the family’s property, pointed firearms at U.S. citizen siblings, and entered the residence without producing a judicial warrant. The lawsuit challenges a federal policy directive that allegedly authorizes immigration officers to rely on administrative warrants to enter homes, and seeks nationwide class certification on behalf of others affected by the same practice.
Texas Tech Assistant Professor and Others Busted in Fentanyl Distribution Case
A Texas Tech University assistant professor and two others have been federally charged in connection with an alleged fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Lubbock, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. Investigators allege the group distributed fentanyl under the names “Pink Flamingo” and “Ghost” during a months-long investigation that culminated in arrests earlier this week. The charges stem from a criminal complaint filed February 18, 2026, outlining specific surveillance observations and alleged drug transactions. The case remains pending in federal court.