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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel fentanyl producer charged in newly unsealed US federal indictment
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday that Sainz Salazar, also known as "Mantecas," is charged with fentanyl trafficking and weapons offenses tied to an alleged conspiracy to manufacture the drug for the Sinaloa Cartel and smuggle it into the US.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:07:18 -0500
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday that Sainz Salazar, also known as "Mantecas," is charged with fentanyl trafficking and weapons offenses tied to an alleged conspiracy to manufacture the drug for the Sinaloa Cartel and smuggle it into the US.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:07:18 -0500
Maryland man fearing ‘fascist takeover’ allegedly showed up armed to OMD Director Russell Vought’s home
"Demarco stated he wanted to die due to Trump being elected as president," the complaint read. "Demarco advised that he had created a manifesto and that once it was completed he would kill people."
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:56:05 -0500
"Demarco stated he wanted to die due to Trump being elected as president," the complaint read. "Demarco advised that he had created a manifesto and that once it was completed he would kill people."
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:56:05 -0500
Tony Hawk shuts down ‘nonsense’ rumors that his wedding was on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island: ‘Easily verifiable’
“I apologize if they don’t fit a narrative of nonsense.”
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:46:05 -0500
“I apologize if they don’t fit a narrative of nonsense.”
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:46:05 -0500
US strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific, killing 2
US Southern Command said on social media that the boat “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.”
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:45:41 -0500
US Southern Command said on social media that the boat “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.”
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:45:41 -0500
Florida teen busted for setting friend on fire as peers laugh, disturbing video shows
"Do you want to be on fire?" Ming asked.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:17:25 -0500
"Do you want to be on fire?" Ming asked.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:17:25 -0500
Former Little Caesars employee arrested after breaking into shop, making pizzas for customers
During his first break-in, Jonathon Hackett allegedly prepared ten pizzas, sold them to customers, and pocketed the proceeds.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:00:40 -0500
During his first break-in, Jonathon Hackett allegedly prepared ten pizzas, sold them to customers, and pocketed the proceeds.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:00:40 -0500
Schumer rejected Trump’s offer to unfreeze $16B for Gateway tunnel in exchange for renaming Penn Station and Dulles Airport after him
Schumer reportedly told the president that he didn’t have the power to deliver on the unusual request.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:48:31 -0500
Schumer reportedly told the president that he didn’t have the power to deliver on the unusual request.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:48:31 -0500
Long Island high school teacher allegedly threatened to call ICE while overseeing ‘classroom with a lot of Hispanic kids’
A substitute teacher at a high school in Long Island allegedly threatened to call ICE while overseeing an after-school suspension class "with a lot of Hispanic kids."
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:34:05 -0500
A substitute teacher at a high school in Long Island allegedly threatened to call ICE while overseeing an after-school suspension class "with a lot of Hispanic kids."
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:34:05 -0500
Nearly 70 people rescued from stalled upstate New York ski gondolas after being trapped for hours
“It was sobering and something that I’ll probably carry with me for the rest of my life,” Kevin Bolan, a 64-year-old physician assistant and longtime skier, said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:33:24 -0500
“It was sobering and something that I’ll probably carry with me for the rest of my life,” Kevin Bolan, a 64-year-old physician assistant and longtime skier, said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:33:24 -0500
AOC touts money for her NYC district in funding bill she voted against, announces plans to train ICE ‘legal observers’
“Included in that bundling – even though I voted no – we were able to secure $14 million for different community funding projects here in New York’s 14th congressional district,“ Ocasio-Cortez said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:26:26 -0500
“Included in that bundling – even though I voted no – we were able to secure $14 million for different community funding projects here in New York’s 14th congressional district,“ Ocasio-Cortez said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:26:26 -0500