News from June 2015

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Willie R. Wynn, 49, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession of heroin with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm while being a previously convicted felon, was sentenced to 24 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: A man who violated multiple terms and conditions of federal supervised release was sentenced June 1, 2015, to more than four years in federal prison.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: VAN BUREN, MO-Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be hosting the Ozark Heritage Day Event at Big Spring on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The picking of banjos, the clanking of a hammer striking an anvil, the stomping of feet, and the neighing of a horse are just some of the sights and...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: PANAMA CITY, Fla. - John Matthew Love, 36, and Bryant Anthony Kreis, 32, of the Panama City area, and Carmen Theresa Silva, 40, of Atlanta, Georgia, were sentenced today by United States District Judge Robert L. Hinkle for conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. Love was sentenced...

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: Two Navajo Men and a Navajo Woman were Victims of Defendant’s Crimes.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: BOISE - Michael James Lott, 32, of Roseville, California, pleaded guilty on June 3, 2015, to acquiring and obtaining a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, and deception and false statement relating to health care matters, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Lott was indicted by a federal grand Jury in Boise on Jan. 13, 2015.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: Park rangers were notified this afternoon that an elk had been shot by a park visitor near Mills Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. The cow elk was later found dead. The incident is under investigation. No further information will be released at this time.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA - John Matthew Love, 36, and Bryant Anthony Kreis, 32, of the Panama City area, and Carmen Theresa Silva, 40, of Atlanta, Georgia, were sentenced today by United States District Judge Robert L. Hinkle for conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. Love was sentenced...

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: BOISE - Michael James Lott, 32, of Roseville, California, pleaded guilty on June 3, 2015, to acquiring and obtaining a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, and deception and false statement relating to health care matters, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Lott was indicted by a federal grand Jury in Boise on Jan. 13, 2015.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: Memphis, TN - Two Memphians have pled guilty to partaking in a federal benefit fraud scheme that cost the government an estimated $3 million.

By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz.-Fire crews report that the Pinon Park fire is now 100% contained. On Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 3 pm the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a wildfire at Pinon Park located within the South Rim Village.

By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz.-On Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 3 pm the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a wildland fire at Pinon Park located within the South Rim Village.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment charging Kasey J. Crouse, 25, Lewiston, Maine, with providing contraband to an inmate, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: North Dakota and Montana U.S. Attorneys Announce Creation of Bakken Organized Crime Strike Force in Oil Patch.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo who handled the case, stated that the defendant was the president of ESM Group, Inc., a specialty metal powders supplier. While president Wright sought to expand ESM's customer base to include the defense industry. In order to do so the defendant, entered into an agreement with Superior Metal Powders Inc., whereby Superior Metal Powders was to obtain and Market on behalf ESM Group Inc., this special form of magnesium powder.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: HOUSTON - A three-count federal indictment has been returned against Darnell Wayne Menard, 28, of Spring, alleging he used or possessed more than 900 stolen debit and credit card numbers, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: AUGUSTA, GA: Russell Donald Benjamin, 46, of North Augusta, SC, was sentenced last week by United States District Court Judge J. Randal Hall to 90 months in prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for Interstate Travel With Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct in violation of 18 U.S.C. §2423(b). Benjamin will be required to register as a sex offender. He pled guilty to the charge in October 2014.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: Superintendent Randy King advises that public access to the Sunrise area on the east side of Mount Rainier will open this Friday, June 5. The Sunrise Day Lodge and Visitor Center will remain closed until June 27 when seasonal staffing is on board to run these facilities. Restroom facilities will be available in the Sunrise area. The Ohanapecosh Visitor Center is scheduled to open June 26.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: Illegally Traded on Inside Information in Violation of Confidentiality Agreements, Netting More Than $3.2 Million During Three-Year Scheme.

By State Newswire | Jun 3, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, held a hearing with former U.S. diplomats to the Middle East to discuss how a nuclear agreement with Iran would impact U.S. interests in the region. As negotiators from the P5+1 nations and Iran attempt ...