News published on Federal Newswire in November 2014

News from November 2014


News Release: House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement after President Obama announced his plans to unilaterally change federal immigration laws...


News Release: Bangor, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Clyde.


Tahlequah Woman Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Offense

News Release: Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that MISTY DAWN BURTON, age 23, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Offense, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A) and 2, punishable by not less than 5 years imprisonment, and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.


Sen. Murkowski Announces Two Alaska Energy Awardees

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today congratulated the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and the Kodiak Electric Association (KEA) on being recognized with a State Leadership in Clean Energy (SLICE) Award by the Clean Energy State’s Alliance (CESA). The SLICE Awards , announced this week, single out state programs and projects nationwide that accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies and strengthen clean energy markets.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has introduced H.R. 5747, legislation to provide arms directly to the Kurdistan Regional Government. The legislation provides temporary authority for President Obama to provide weapons directly to Kurdish “Peshmerga" forces fighting ISIL on the ground.


Red Rock Canyon Calling Artists for Spring Residencies

News Release: Las Vegas - With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time for artists to share their thanks in celebrating one of Southern Nevada's icons by applying for spring residencies at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Applications will be accepted until January 31.


News Release: SAN JOSE - Two founders of the S3 Partners were sentenced to prison on Nov. 17, 2014, on investment fraud charges, announced United States Attorney Melinda Haag and FBI Special Agent in Charge David J. Johnson.


News Release: St. Louis, MO - DORA ARGYROPOULOS was indicted for executing a scheme to defraud American banks by opening accounts for sham businesses and incurring more than a million dollars in overdrafts on those accounts from abroad.


News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Today, Angela Julene Ortiz, 58, of Menagers Dam, Ariz., was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins to an 18-month term of imprisonment. Ortiz had plead guilty to a single count of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens for profit. She will self- surrender on Dec 19, 2014.


News Release: Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and George L. Piro, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office, announce the charges filed against James D. Perron, 48, of Tinmouth, Vermont, for three counts of wire fraud, in violation...



News Release: “Loco Barrera" Worked With Two Colombian Terrorist Organizations To Manufacture And Distribute Hundreds Of Tons Of Cocaine Per Year, And Laundered Tens Of Millions Of Dollars In Drug Proceeds.


Two Assistant U.S. Attorney’s Take Oath Of Office

News Release: 1125 Chapline Street, Federal Building, Suite 3000 ● Wheeling, WV 26003.


News Release: U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that DARNELL REED, age 40, of New Orleans, was charged today in a two-count Indictment with Criminal Copyright Infringement.


Winter Haven Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison For The Attempted Sexual Enticement Of A Minor

News Release: Orlando, FL - U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron today sentenced Edward Alan Vadney (23, Winter Haven) to 17 years in federal prison for the attempted sexual enticement of a minor. The Court also ordered Vadney to serve a life term of supervision and to register as a sex offender following his release from prison. He pleaded guilty on September 4, 2014.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment today against Stockton residents Rigoberto Cecena, 24, Yusen Valenzuela-Herrera, 25, and Elisabet Perez, 25, charging them with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, and distribution of methamphetamine, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Wenceslao Cruz Ochoa, 34, of Sacramento, charging him with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.


AIRIE Announces 2015 Fellows

News Release: Everglades National Park and it's Artists in Residence in Everglades (AIRIE) organization is pleased to announce the 2015 AIRIE Fellows. AIRIE's goal is to inform, connect, and support artists, writers and musicians who wish to be inspired by the Everglades and then become ambassadors for the park and...


Former Inspector For The Massachusetts Department Of Agriculture Pleads Guilty To Falsfying EPA Reports

News Release: BOSTON - A former inspector for the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Springfield yesterday to making false statements on inspection reports he submitted to federal regulators.


News Release: Two Detroit men were sentenced to lengthy prison terms following their convictions for plotting to kill a federal agent and committing narcotics and firearms offenses, U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced today.