News published on Federal Newswire in May 2013

News from May 2013


News Release: TULSA, Okla. - U.S. Attorney Danny C. Williams Sr. announced today that a Federal jury convicted Tarran Arnel Brinson, 24, of Tulsa, on six counts related to child sex trafficking.


New York Attorney Arrested For Charging Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars For Advertisements Never Placed

News Release: Attorney Charged in New Jersey Allegedly Steered Payments to Company He Owned.


News Release: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Obed Wild and Scenic River are pleased to announce the selection of two local educators for the Teacher Ranger Teacher (TRT) program at the two Upper Cumberland Plateau parks. Pam Clark has been selected to work with National Park Service rangers...


Medford Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Marijuana Distribution Conviction

News Release: Oregon Medical Marijuana Program Used as a Cover to Grow Marijuana For Sale.


Newark Man Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison In Scheme To Steal Checks From U.S. Mail

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Newark man was sentenced to 46 months in prison for his role in a scheme to steal personal checks from the U.S. mail, fraudulently endorsed them and deposit them into personal checking accounts, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.


Scotty’s Castle Reopens After Fire in Death Valley National Park

News Release: Death Valley, CA-Historic Scotty’s Castle Reopens Thursday, May 30th after a fire burned 15 acres of vegetation north of the Castle. Scotty’s Castle is a Spanish style mansion built in the 1930s that hosts daily living history tours. Tours will resume in the morning of the 30th for on-site visitors and reservation holders.


K-9 Ranger Ken Franklin Joins Independence Team

News Release: Philadelphia:This summer, the Law Enforcement staff of Independence National Historical Park will have a new team member: Ken Franklin, the "Bark Ranger.".


Kinsey N. Miner Sentenced In U.S. District Court

News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Billings, on March 29, 2013, before Senior U.S. District Judge Jack D. Shanstrom, KINSEY N. MINER, a resident of Billings, appeared for sentencing. MINER was sentenced to a term of.


News Release: United States Attorney Anne M. Tompkins Western District Of North Carolina.


BLM Seeks Public Input on Preliminary Assessment of Blanca Wetlands Area Expansion

News Release: LA JARA, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s San Luis Valley Field Office is seeking public input on a preliminary environmental assessment for a proposed expansion to the Blanca Wetlands Area of Critical Environmental Concern. Public scoping for the proposal began in Feb. 2012.


News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Billings, on May 29, 2013, before U.S. District Judge Sam E. Haddon, CORINA MOLDREM, a 26-year-old resident of Billings, was sentenced to a term of.


News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Billings, on May 28, 2013, before U.S. District Judge Sam E. Haddon, KYLE LEE FULMER, a 29-year-old resident of Colstrip, pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Sentencing has been set for Sept. 11, 2013. He is currently released on special conditions.


Medford Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Marijuana Distribution Conviction

News Release: (MEDFORD, Ore.) - - Brian Wayne Simmons, 40, of Medford, Oregon, was sentenced on May 28, 2013, to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy, and manufacturing and distributing marijuana.


Kinsey N. Miner Sentenced In U.S. District Court

News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Billings, on May 29, 2013, before Senior U.S. District Judge Jack D. Shanstrom, KINSEY N. MINER, a resident of Billings, was sentenced to a term of.


Jefferson County Man Sentenced For Federal Firearms Violation

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A 40-year-old Port Arthur, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.


Ohio Man Sentenced To Prison For Internet Extortion Scheme Targeting Pitt

News Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A resident of Loveland, Ohio, has been sentenced in federal court to one year plus one day imprisonment followed by two years supervised release on his conviction of conspiracy to commit internet extortion, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.


Shuttle Access Only For Bear Lake Road Reconstruction Begins Today Through July 19 – Weekdays

News Release: 11In early 2012, a major road construction project began on the lower section of Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. Much work was completed in 2012, however much remains to be done. Bear Lake Road is one of the most popular scenic roads in Rocky Mountain National Park and provides year-round visitor access to a variety of wonderful recreational opportunities.


News Release: United States Attorney Anne M. Tompkins Western District Of North Carolina.


Reading Fire Burn Area Trail Opening

News Release: MINERAL, CA - On Friday, June 7 Lassen Volcanic National Park will open trails that have been closed since the 2012 Reading Fire. These popular trails include the Pacific Crest Trail, Cluster Lakes trail, Twin Lakes trail, and a portion of Nobles Emigrant Trail. Visitors are advised that unmarked and...


Celebrate National Trails Day in Bluestone National Scenic River (Glen Jean)

News Release: Glen Jean, West Virginia, May 27, 2013 - Celebrate National Trails Day and start the summer on an adventure with the National Park Service. Ranger-guided walks and talks in New River Gorge National River and the Bluestone National Scenic River provide a fun way to get outdoors and learn more about the...