News from May 2015
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: United States Attorney James L. Santelle, announced that on May 12, 2015, a grand jury sitting in the Eastern District of Wisconsin returned a second superseding indictment, charging Randy M. Yager, aka "Mad," 59, originally from Crown Point, Indiana, with Racketeering and Racketeering Conspiracy, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1962(c) and (d).
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: St. Thomas, USVI - On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, District Court Judge Curtis V. Gomez sentenced Joseph Roberts, Jr., 27, to a total of 39 months in prison, 32 for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and seven for possession of a firearm within a school zone, United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe announced. Judge Gomez also sentenced Roberts to serve three years of supervised release.
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: PLANO, Texas - A 68-year-old Prosper, Texas woman has been sentenced to federal prison in connection with her role in a conspiracy to embezzle millions from the Plano Independent School District, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
By Interior Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: CAVE JUNCTION, OR - The birth of the ViewMaster 3D Viewer is a fascinating story that begins with a chance encounter at the Oregon Caves Chateau in 1938 by William B. Gruber, an Oregon inventor, and Harold J. Graves, a postcard publisher. Over dinner the two discussed and envisioned the now-famous ViewMaster...
By Interior Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: I With summer just around the corner, Gateway National Recreation Area (Gateway) is ready for another great year ahead. Numerous educational and recreation programs are planned, and projects that enhance storm recovery and resiliency, improve facilities and strengthen infrastructure are underway.Additionally Gateway provides visitors with an array of activities, services and new food and beverage options.
By Interior Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: Rain and Snow predicted this evening through tomorrow.
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., man and woman have been convicted by a federal trial jury of their roles in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and of illegally possessing firearms and ammunition.
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: ORLANDO, Fla. - A.D. Wright, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field Division, and A. Lee Bentley, III, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, announces today that CVS Health has agreed to pay $22 million to resolve allegations that two of its retail stores located...
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.- Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Thomas A. Sparks, 23, of North Tonawanda, NY, who was convicted of receipt of child pornography, was sentenced to 20 years in prison and 15 years supervised release by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: CHICAGO - Two Postal Service employees were arrested today for allegedly opening and stealing the contents of Express Mail and Priority Mail parcels, which included narcotics. The defendants, Aramis Brown and Zaphronsia Wheeler, were arrested following an investigation by United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (Postal OIG) and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Rayshawn L. Ball, 31, of Columbus, Ohio, was convicted in federal court on heroin and cocaine trafficking charges, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced today.
By Interior Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center at Glacier National Park is hosting a brown-bag luncheon presentation about wolverines in the park by Dr. John Waller on Monday, May 18, from 12 - 1 p.m. at the park’s community building in West Glacier.
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: Mr. Chairman, before we move onto the bill before us, I want to begin by offering my heartfelt sympathy and support to the passengers and families affected by Amtrak train 188 last night. The devastation is massive and the images, many of which were captured by our former colleague Patrick Murphy, are...
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Springfield, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court today for a wire fraud scheme in which she made hundreds of fraudulent transactions and stole more than $200,000 from a couple who hired her to be their personal assistant.
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: United States Attorney James L. Santelle, announced that on May 12, 2015, a grand jury sitting in the Eastern District of Wisconsin returned a second superseding indictment, charging Randy M. Yager, aka “Mad," 59, originally from Crown Point, Indiana, with Racketeering and Racketeering Conspiracy, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1962(c) and (d).
By US DOT Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a public outreach campaign for the National Capital Region around Washington, D.C. to reinforce the message that the District of Columbia and cities and towns within a 15-mile radius of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport are a No Drone Zone.
By Commerce Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON- House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (UT-03) issued the following statement in response to the Amtrak derailment that occurred late Tuesday evening on May 12th in Pennsylvania...
By Commerce Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: Opening Statement. Chairman Jason Chaffetz. “Airport security is pivotal to our nation’s safety and security. We appreciate the thousands of men and women that serve at the TSA." . “One of the things that stuck out to me in the 9-11 Report is that often government lacks imagination. Terrorists and would-be...
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: Plea Resolves Cases Filed in the District of Columbia and Texas.
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2015
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and U.S Attorney Carlie Christensen of the District of Utah announced today the filing of a complaint in U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City against Veteran’s Trading Company (VTC), a business with headquarters in Park City, Utah.
