News published on Federal Newswire in June 2013

News from June 2013


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News Release: PLANO, Texas - A 33-year-old Plano, Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to an incident involving an explosive device in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales.


News Release: MINERAL, CA - Lassen Volcanic National Park is encouraging safe outdoor adventures with its second annual Explore Safely Trail Challenge. “The challenge is a great way for visitors to learn more about preparedness and awareness of risk through outdoor activity in their national park," said Park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a free bandana featuring the Explore Safely logo.


News Release: Oregon Medical Marijuana Program Cloaks Illegal Marijuana Sales.


News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announces the release of a prospectus soliciting proposals for a business opportunity to operate marina and retail facilities including headboat and charter boat fishing trips and related visitor services at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center within Cape Hatteras National Seashore.


24th Member Of Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced

News Release: MADISON, Wis. - Jack Riley, Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Field Division and John W. Vaudreuil, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin announced that Mark Balcerowski, 54, Mayville, Wis., was sentenced today for his role in a long-term investigation into cocaine trafficking in Jefferson County.


Search Ended for Diving Victim

News Release: The body of 27 year old Stephen A Carney of Austin TX who had jumped from a high bluff last Friday and never resurfaced was located at about 4 pm (Sunday). The victim and several friends had been floating theriverand had decided to take a break and jump from the bluff. Witness' reported Carney had taken...


Closing the Last Bell-test Loophole for Photons

News Release: An international team of researchers has reached a milestone in experimental confirmation of a key tenet of quantum mechanics, using ultra-sensitive photon detectors devised by PML scientists.


News Release: OXFORD, Miss. Felicia C. Adams, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, and Daniel McMullen, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Mississippi, announce.


News Release: MEDFORD, Ore. - Robert Hisamoto, 42, of Ashland, Oregon, was sentenced today to 48 months in federal prison for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana. Hisamoto is the owner and operator of Samurai Fighting Arts in Medford, Oregon.


Conyers: Justice Department Response Should Put Partisan Allegations to Rest

News Release: This afternoon, the U.S. Department of Justice transmitted a letter in response to Congressman Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Congressman Sensenbrenner’s (R-Wisc.) letter to the attorney general on May 29, 2013. Following the delivery of this letter, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) issued the following statement...


Logan County Woman Sentenced To Federal Prison Time For Arson

News Release: Kimberly Kinder participated in ’09 blaze set at Boone Co. rental duplex.


News Release: The Circleville Earthwork and Hopewell. The Circleville earthwork was one of the great Hopewell works of Ohio, but it was unfortunately lost to history by destruction in the early 19th century by the rapidly growing village of Circleville, and also by Squier's and Davis's cursory treatment of it in their...


Sex Offender Sentenced For Distribution Of Child Pornography

News Release: Defendant Possessed and Distributed Child Pornography.


Congressional Railroads Subcommittee to Hold Roundtable in Chicago on Improving Rail Transportation

News Release: Press Availability Following Roundtable. The Chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA), will convene a roundtable discussion in Chicago next Monday to examine ongoing efforts to improve the region’s passenger and rail transportation...


McCook Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Distributing “Morphed” Image of Child Pornography

News Release: United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced that Jeffrey A. Anderson, age 27 of McCook, Nebraska, was sentenced for distributing a morphed image of child pornography. The Honorable John M. Gerrard sentenced Anderson to a ten year term of imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After his release from prison Anderson will begin a 15 year term of supervised release.


Federal Inmate Admits Escaping From Renewal Center

News Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A Pittsburgh resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of escape from custody, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.


Statement from Acting NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan on the death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg

News Release: I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sen. Frank Lautenberg. He was a true statesmen, advocate for his constituents, and champion of our nation's oceans, habitats, and coastal communities.


Four Detained, Six Firearms Seized In Alleged Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - John J. Arvanitis, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA’s New England Field Division; United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha; Eugenio A. Marquez, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Field Office of ATF; Richard DesLauriers, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field...


Local Juneau Buisness Owner sentenced to 42 months in prison for her role in drug conspiracy

News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today that a local Juneau business owner was sentenced, May 31, 2013, in Juneau to federal prison for drug conspiracy.