News from August 2015
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON - A former Deputy Treasurer of Ohio has been extradited from Pakistan to the United States to serve a 15-year prison sentence for his role in a bribery and money laundering scheme involving the Ohio Treasurer’s Office.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: Memphis, TN - Thirteen people were indicted today on conspiracy charges for their alleged participation in a counterfeit check cashing scheme that defrauded Kroger of more than $300,000. Edward L. Stanton III, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the indictment.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: St. Thomas, USVI - Kevin Greaves, 43, made his initial appearance on Aug. 26, 2015, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller after being charged in a Complaint with bulk cash smuggling, United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe announced. Greaves was placed on home confinement pending further proceedings in this matter.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: DAYTON, Ohio - An investigation by federal, state and local law enforcement in Butler County has led to the issuance of 14 arrest warrants on people charged in a conspiracy to defraud the United States, wire fraud, illegal use of Food Stamp benefits, theft of public money, money laundering and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance (including near schools and playgrounds).
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Acting Superintendent Tom VandenBerg announced today that the whale waters vessel speed restriction in the middle of Glacier Bay will be lifted beginning 5AM Thursday August 27.The whales that had been using this area have largely moved on to other feeding habitats. Whale waters in lower Glacier Bay remain unchanged.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., man was convicted in federal court today of illegally possessing firearms.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers remind visitors that graffiti not only detracts from the natural beauty of the park, but can also permanently damage irreplaceable resources. Park resources including one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States, backcountry hiking...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: TULSA, Okla.-The United States Attorney’s Office hosted a Fresh Start Reentry Program Resource Fair today for individuals with felony convictions to help connect them with community resource agencies and employment opportunities. Participating vendors provided information related to housing, employment, food, clothing, counseling and legal services offered in Tulsa County.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: HOUSTON - A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against as 27-year-old man from the North Houston area in relation to the sexual exploitation of a child, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Christopher Lynn Persky is charged with one count each of production, distribution, receipt and possession of child pornography.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Michael J. Ferguson Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and Acting United States Attorney Donald Feith announced that Alkis (“Nakos"), age 36, was convicted by a federal jury of operating a Continuing Criminal Enterprise, in violation of Title...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. announced today that Ronald Carter, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine, was sentenced to 24 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Taj Williams, 30, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with causing or attempting to cause malicious damage or destruction, by means of fire or explosives, of a building used in interstate commerce. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: Three Hostages Were Held in Colombia for More Than Five Years.
By USDA Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist developed a specialized trellis system to help blackberry growers boost profits.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ERNEST OPRECHT, 32, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 54 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for his role in a narcotics trafficking ring.
By DOE Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: The Energy Department announced today more than $12 million for nine incubator projects to develop innovative solutions for efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicle technologies that will help reduce petroleum use in the United States. The funding will go toward projects that pursue breakthrough approaches to providing Americans with greater freedom of mobility and energy security, while lowering costs and reducing environmental impacts.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: POCATELLO - Cory Hugues, 44, of Pocatello, Idaho, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court to theft of funds by an employee from a gaming establishment on Indian lands, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Hugues was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 24, 2015.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a voluntary compliance agreement with the Comfort Inn & Suites of Meriden, Connecticut, to resolve allegations that the hotel was not being operated in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA").
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: Columbia, South Carolina ---- United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated today that Benita Dinkins-Robinson, age 40, of Bishopville, South Carolina, was sentenced in federal court in Columbia, South Carolina, for embezzling government funds in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 641. United States Chief District Judge Terry Wooten sentenced Dinkins-Robinson to 42 months’ imprisonment and ordered her to pay over $1.5 million in restitution.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 26, 2015
News Release: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Agrees to Comply with Federal Law by Improving Access for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
