News published on Federal Newswire in July 2013

News from July 2013


Who Are You? NIST Biometric Publication Provides Two New Ways to Tell Quickly

News Release: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a new publication that broadens agency security options for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards. Biometric Data Specifications for Personal Identity Verification (Special Publication 800-76-2) adds iris images as biometric identifiers and on-card fingerprint comparison as options for the cards.


Hilda Sue Lewis Towe Sentenced In U.S. District Court

News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Missoula, on July 11, 2013, before U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen, HILDA SUE LEWIS TOWE, a 35-year-old resident of Hamilton, was sentenced to a term of.


Anderson Couple Indicted In Shasta County Marijuana Cultivation And Distribution

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent in Charge Bruce C. Balzano and United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that a federal grand jury returned a multi-count indictment yesterday charging John Wesley Lane, 33, and Kelsey Ann Lane, 26, both of Anderson, California, with manufacturing and distributing marijuana.


News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Grand Rapids Public Schools, will be hosting Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) next week. The training will be held...


News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Missoula, on July 12, 2013, before Chief U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen, PAUL DANIEL BOTTOMLEY, a 48-year-old resident of Belgrade, Montana, was sentenced to a term of.


Release: Washington - Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 960,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2013/2014 marketing year.


News Release: Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and George Venizelos, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI"), announced today that DAVID “JIM" NORMAN was sentenced in Manhattan federal court to 20 years...


Canadian Man Pleads Guilty to Access Device Fraud

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Taylor Vaughn Oliver, 28, a Canadian resident, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny, to access device fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both.


St. Francis Man Charged With Abusive Sexual Contact

News Release: United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of Abusive Sexual Contact.


Blasdell Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Jeremy Marsillo, 30, of Blasdell, N.Y., who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to 24 months in prison and five years of supervised release by Chief U.S. District Court Judge William M. Skretny.


News Release: Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and Michael B. Steinbach, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office, announce that Craig Stanley Toll, 64, of Pembroke Pines, was convicted today by a federal jury. Specifically, Toll...


Two Swap Meet Robbery Defendants Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences

News Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Two Pittsburgh residents have been sentenced in federal court to lengthy prison terms on their convictions of violating federal drug and firearms laws, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.


News Release: DENVER - Robert Arthur Brewster, age 41, of Clifton, Colorado pled guilty earlier this week before U.S. District Court Judge R. Brooke Jackson to the production of child pornography, U.S. Attorney John Walsh and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special...


Eagle Butte Man Pleads Guilty To Distribution Of A Controlled Substance

News Release: United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that Sylvan Charles Brown III, age 30, of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, appeared before U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange on July 11, 2013, and pled guilty to Count II of the Indictment that charged him with Distribution of a Controlled Substance.


Houston Man Detained On Child Pornography Charges

News Release: HOUSTON - Roger Dean Matice, 71, of Houston, has been ordered into custody on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Rhonda Scott, age 52, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar to conspiring to commit wire fraud in connection with two separate mortgage fraud schemes which resulted in losses of over $2,500,000.


News Release: MINNEAPOLIS-A federal indictment unsealed recently charges a 27-year-old man with conspiring to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. The indictment, which was filed on July 9, 2013, charges Gabriel Orion Lowther, of Stockton, Minnesota, with one count of conspiracy. On July 10, 2013, the indictment was unsealed following Lowther’s initial appearance in federal court.


Jacksonville Man Sentenced For Drug Distribution And Firearms Violation

News Release: GREENVILLE - United States Attorney Thomas G. Walker announced that in federal court yesterday, Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced CORNELL ALLEN MELVIN, 28, to 200 months imprisonment, followed by a term of 6 years supervised release, a $5,000 fine and $200 special assessment. MELVIN received an enhanced sentence due to his criminal record and status as a career offender.


Week In Review – Hammond

News Release: Hammond, Indiana - The United States Attorney’s Office announced the following activity in Federal Court.


News Release: Superintendent Walter J. Chavez invites you to participate in our “9th Annual Artisan Fair at El Morro".Come and enjoy a weekend with local artisans and celebrate our rich heritage in the arts on July 19 -21, 2013.Over 200 artisans have been invited to this wonderful activity, which promises to be the largest yet from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. We will have educational ranger talks, artisan’s demonstrations, typical food and music for your enjoyment.