News published on Federal Newswire in April 2015

News from April 2015


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on April 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Waco Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Family-Based Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy

News Release: A Waco, TX, man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in a family-based marijuana distribution conspiracy announced Acting United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr.


News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that 11 defendants have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute at least 10 kilograms of methamphetamine worth nearly $500,000.


News Release: Girl Scouts from every state in the Union and all over California are taking part in a Girl Scout Bridging event this Saturday! Approximately 7,000 girls and 1,000 volunteers will be joined by National Park Service leaders for a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. The walk will be followed by a special announcement of the details of the new Girl Scout Ranger Program during a ceremony on Crissy Field, in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.


Chairman Louie Gohmert Opening Statement at the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Oversight Hearing

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 29, 2015 - Chairman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations made the following opening statement at today's oversight hearing entitled "Zero Accountability: The Consequences of Politically Driven Science.".


Colorado utility installers expose workers to possible trench collapse

News Release: Employer name: K.R. Swerdfeger Construction Inc. and Pate Construction Co. Inc.


Park Recruiting for Kia`i Ala Hele Volunteer Program

News Release: Haleakalā National Park is recruiting local residents for Kia`i ala Hele (Trail Guardians) to educate backpackers and hikers about the unique natural and cultural resources of Haleakalā. Families are particularly encouraged to apply.


News Release: WILMINGTON, Del. - Eric R. Aldrich, age 24, of Milford, Delaware, pled guilty today to Receipt of Child Pornography, in violation of federal law. Charles M. Oberly, III, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced the guilty plea following a hearing in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.


Buffalo Man Sentenced For Wire Fraud

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Dewayne Vass, 30, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of wire fraud affecting a financial institution, was sentenced to 30 months in prison by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. The defendant was also ordered to pay restitution totaling $2,400.


News Release: Madison, Wis. - John W. Vaudreuil, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Keith Gary, 46, Reedsburg, Wis., pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Madison to committing six robberies, one while armed; one attempted robbery; and to unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


News Release: Defendants Damion Hardy And Aaron Granton Face Mandatory Life Imprisonment.


Ranking Member Grijalva Questions Legal Basis of Campaign by New Republican Group to Take Away Federal Control of Public Lands

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva released the following statement on the recent formation of the House Republican “Federal Land Action Group.".


News Release: On any given day, you will find Taekuk Cho, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) attaché in South Korea, doing what he does best: combatting crime.


Three brothers plead guilty to $145 million Biofuels Fraud scheme in Indiana

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Chad Ducey, 39, of Fishers, Indiana, pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a multi-state scheme to defraud biodiesel buyers and U.S. taxpayers by fraudulently selling biodiesel incentives. His two brothers, Chris Ducey, 48, of North Webster, Indiana, and Craig Ducey, 44, of Fishers...


Madison Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Distributing Crack Cocaine

News Release: Herman Smith, Jr., 50, of Madison, Illinois, was sentenced today in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois to 120 months in prison and eight years of supervised release on two counts of Distribution of a Controlled Substance. He was also ordered to pay a $400 fine, a $200 Special Assessment, and to forfeit his interest in a firearm found in his apartment, U.S. Currency found in his apartment, and a motorcycle.


Armed Career Criminal Sentenced To More Than 16 Years For Gun Charge

News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Henry Noble (37, Atlantic Beach) to 16 years and three months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. He pleaded guilty on December 5, 2014.


News Release: United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III, along with Acting Special Agent in Charge A.D. Wright, DEA Miami Field Division, and United States Marshal William Berger today announce the distribution of more than $2.4 million of criminally forfeited funds to 15 law enforcement agencies for their participation...


Three Charged With Distribution Of Heroin

News Release: The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that three Shippensburg residents were indicted today by a federal grand jury in Harrisburg on charges of unlawful distribution of at least 100 grams of heroin.