News published on Federal Newswire in November 2013

News from November 2013


Georgia Emissions Inspectors Sentenced To Federal Prison

News Release: ATLANTA - Jerome Clarence Barnes, Jr. and Jared F. Walker have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a scheme to fraudulently issue emissions certificates for cars that would have failed the emissions inspection required by law.


Celebrate the Chilly Season at Fire Island National Seashore

News Release: What better way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season than to get outdoors for some sunshine and fresh air, even if it there is a chill in the air. A variety of ranger-guided hikes and other programs are available this fall and winter at Fire Island National Seashore. For a complete listing of events and programs, see the online Calendar of Events. A few upcoming programs are highlighted below.


News Release: Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that CARMINE FRANCO and ANTHONY PUCCIARELLO pled guilty today in Manhattan federal court in connection with their roles in an illegal scheme to exert control over the commercial waste-hauling industry in the greater...


District Woman Indicted For First-Degree Murder While Armed In March 2013 Slaying Of Her Husband-Shooting Took Place At Couple’s Apartment-

News Release: WASHINGTON - Diana Lalchan, 28, of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for the slaying earlier this year of her husband, U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. announced today.


Owner Of Home Improvement Company Pleads Guilty To Fraud

News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Southern District of Ohio. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. CONTACT: Fred Alverson. Public Affairs Officer. COLUMBUS, OHIO- Terrance J. King, 46, of Columbus pleaded guilty to charges that he defrauded homeowners, businesses, the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority...


Las Vegas Man Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Receiving And Possessing Child Pornography

News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A Las Vegas man who possessed over 1,400 images of child pornography on his home computers, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison and lifetime supervised release, announced Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada.


Thirteen Defendants Plead Guilty To Drug Trafficking Charges

News Release: Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Miami Field Division, Hugo J. Barrera, Special Agent in Charge, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Miami Field...


News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Great Falls, on Nov. 21, 2013, before Chief U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen, BLAIR CHIEFSTICK, a 22-year-old resident of Box Elder, was sentenced to a term of.


Lyons Man Sentenced To 60 Years In Federal Prison For Producing Child Pornograpy

News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - Floyd Andrew Brown, Jr., 36, of Lyons, Michigan was sentenced to 720 months (60 years) in federal prison for producing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Miles, Jr. announced today. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Judge Robert Holmes Bell imposed a lifetime term of supervised release that will commence once Brown is released from imprisonment. Brown will also be required to register as a sexual offender.


Federal Grand Jury In Fort Wayne Returns Indictment

News Release: Fort Wayne, Indiana - The United States Attorney's Office announced that a Grand Jury sitting in Fort Wayne, Indiana, returned the following Indictment on Nov. 20, 2013.


News Release: United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury.


News Release: Miles E. Price, 29, of Crestline, Ohio, was charged with receiving, distributing and possessing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.


Pomona Resident Previously Convicted In Child Exploitation Case Indicted For Illegally Possessing Weapons Cache

News Release: LOS ANGELES -- An Army veteran who was convicted of possessing child pornography after a court martial was indicted today on federal charges of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.


News Release: CHICAGO - An owner of Chicago realty business who formerly was also the chief executive of a failed Chicago bank was arrested today on federal bank fraud charges involving an alleged scheme to illegally provide a $650,000 mortgage for the purchase of a south side apartment building. A Chicago police lieutenant who allegedly played a role in the scheme was charged in the same indictment with federal income tax fraud.


News Release: HARKERS ISLAND, NC - Winter winds and colder weather bring about many changes to the beaches and islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore, and quite a different experience from the summer months. As you visit in the winter and early spring, please be aware that some facilities are closed and winterized. Closures for the winter are listed below.



Logan Man Gets 6 ½ Years In Federal Prison For Organizing Arson Scheme

News Release: Michael White conspired with couple to burn down Boone rental duplex for insurance payout.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Montique Shelton, 38, of Buffalo, N.Y., who was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering, was sentenced to three years probation by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.


Indictments Unsealed Charging Four Individuals Associated With Penn National Racetrack With Fraud

News Release: The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced the unsealing of indictments charging three thoroughbred horse trainers and an employee of Penn National Racetrack in Grantville with fraud in connection with horse races at that track. The indictments were returned by a federal grand jury in Harrisburg on Wednesday and were unsealed following arrests of four individuals earlier today.


News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. District of Connecticut. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. Follow @USAO_CT. Deirdre M. Daly, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that BRIAN FARRELL, 36, of Orange, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New...