News published on Federal Newswire in November 2014

News from November 2014


Eagle Butte Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of A Minor

News Release: United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor.


Big Bend Celebrates Wilderness Act Anniversary

News Release: To culminate a year of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Wilderness Act, Big Bend National Park will hold a Wilderness Celebration on November 25th.


Belleville Woman Admits To Defrauding Taxpayers

News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Southern District of Illinois. Monday, Nov. 10, 2014. Follow @SDILNews. Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on Nov. 10, 2014, Connie D. Evans, 50, of Belleville, Illinois, pled guilty...


Bullhead Man Sentenced For Abusive Sexual Contact

News Release: United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Bullhead, South Dakota, man convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact was sentenced on Nov. 3, 2014, by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Luis Alcalar Vasquez, a/k/a Noberto DeRivas, a/k/a Abraham Rivas-Rios, 43, of Texas and Mexico, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara to possession of 15 or more unauthorized access devices. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.


Detroit Drug Dealer Convicted By Jury For Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone And Over Kilogram Of Heroin

News Release: Jury also returns guilty verdicts on Federal Gun Charges and Witness Tampering.


Shreveport Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Role in LSU Health Sciences Center Bribery Scheme

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. -United StatesAttorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that a former staff member at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for mail fraud in connection with a bribery scheme involving a laboratory supply company owner.


News Release: BIRMINGHAM -- Federal prosecutors today charged a former Winston County sheriff's deputy with using his police authority to extort a woman to cook methamphetamine, and with causing her to manufacture and distribute the drug at the home where she lived with a minor child, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard D. Schwein Jr.


News Release: SAN JOSE - Kristin Nyunt pleaded guilty in federal court in San Jose today, to wiretapping charges, announced United States Attorney Melinda Haag and FBI Special Agent in Charge David J. Johnson.


Natchitoches Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Role in Illegal Drug Conspiracy

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that a Natchitoches man was sentenced to 70 months in prison for conspiring to sell cocaine and methamphetamine.


U.S. Attorney's Office Recognizes Western District of Louisiana Veterans

News Release: SHREVEPORT/LAFAYETTE/ALEXANDRIA/LAKE CHARLES/MONROE, La.: United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that the U. S. Attorney’s Office will honor the men and women of the Western District of Louisiana and their family members who have served in the United States Armed Forces with a video presentation.


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News Release: United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that Scott Thompson, age 49, of Hermosa, South Dakota, was found guilty of two counts of False Claims, two counts of False Document Submitted to a Department or Agency of the United States, two counts of Fraud by Wire, and one count of Receiving Stolen Government Money as a result of a federal jury trial in Rapid City, South Dakota. The verdict was returned on Oct. 30, 2014.


Oglala Man Pleads Not Guilty To Aggravated Sexual Abuse

News Release: United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that an Oglala, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse.


News Release: HONOLULU - Three Oahu residents made their initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Richard L. Puglisi today after being charged in a criminal complaint with conducting an illegal gambling business from approximately January to the present. Delvin Phuong Pham, age 48, Ken Truong, age 33, and Cam Lam, age 38, had been arrested on November 7, and were released on unsecured bonds by Judge Puglisi pending their preliminary hearing on November 24.


News Release: A two-count indictment was unsealed charging Thomas W. Michaelis, age 69, of Sylvania, Ohio, with receipt/distribution of child pornography and possession/access intent to view child pornography, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.


News Release: HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NASCAR event fans may enjoy a special opportunity to ride on the Homestead National Parks Trolley on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, to Biscayne and Everglades National Parks. The special trolley route provides round trip transportation from the Speedway’s RV parking lot. Trolleys depart...


Ohio Man Sentenced For Heroin Distribution

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Cyber Security: Your Mother Was Right, Sharing is Good, And NIST Has Some Help on How

News Release: Time is not your friend when your information systems are under cyber attack, but sharing threat information before, during, and after an attack with a trusted group of peers can help. Not only does it alert the other members of your community to a potential attack, it can provide critical actionable information to speed and bolster your own defenses. Participating in a formal information sharing group can greatly enhance an organization's cybersecurity capabilities.


Mission Man Sentenced For Criminal Contempt

News Release: United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Criminal Contempt was sentenced on Oct. 28, 2014, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.