News published on Federal Newswire in October 2015

News from October 2015


Niagara Falls Man Sentenced On Child Pornography Charge And Violating Supervised Release

News Release: One condition of his supervised release prevented the defendant from possessing cellular telephones without the authorization of the U.S. Probation Department. On Dec. 16, 2014, during a routine visit, probation officers found Weaver had two unauthorized cellular telephones. The defendant admitted...


Myers Named Interim US Attorney

News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Chris Myers Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for North Dakota by Attorney General of the United States.


News Release: Twentynine Palms, CA - Joshua Tree National Park will host the 2015 Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Festival this weekend, beginning Friday, October 16th and ending Sunday, October 18th. This event will kick off the NPS Centennial year of celebration, marking the 100th birthday of the National Park...


Baton Rouge man pleads guilty to role in Natchitoches bank fraud scheme

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, La. - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that a Baton Rouge man pleaded guilty Tuesday to his role in a Natchitoches bank fraud scheme in which more than $305,000 was stolen.


Special Astronomy Night At Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: In conjunction with the White House Astronomy Night, Rocky Mountain National Park will be hosting our own celebration Monday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Moraine Park Discovery Center. Join a park ranger for a thirty minute presentation about the wonders of the night sky followed by viewing through telescopes.


National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on Arlington House Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (McLean)

News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service is accepting public scoping comments for an Environmental Assessment (EA) that is being prepared for the rehabilitation of Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial. Scoping comments are being accepted online or in writing from Wednesday, Oct. 14 through Friday, Nov. 13, 2015.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Federico Sandoval Aguilar, 43, of Biggs, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to 17 and half years in prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.


Fort Carson to conduct short-term, high altitude helicopter training on public lands in southeast Colorado

News Release: The BLM received an urgent request from Fort Carson military base for U.S. Army personnel to conduct limited, short-term High Altitude Mountain Environment Training on public lands in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Based on a specific set of guidelines, the BLM has determined that this training...


Alabama lumber mill continues to expose workers to amputations, falls and other deadly workplace safety hazards

News Release: Employer name: Linden Lumber LLC. Inspection site: 23741 U.S. Highway 43, Linden, Alabama 36748. Citations issued: Citations were issued on Oct. 13, 2015. Investigation findings: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Linden Lumber for two repeated and seven serious safety and health...


News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that ANDREA M. DOBROZENSKY, 62, of New Harford, pleaded guilty yesterday in New Haven federal court to tax and structuring offenses.


News Release: In Austin today, 34-year-old Willie James Cleveland was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for committing nine bank robberies earlier this year along the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr. and Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs of the FBI’s San Antonio Division.


ARRESTADO UN HOMBRE DE BAKERSFIELD CON CARGOS CONTRA EL CRIMEN DEL ODIO, POSESIÓN DE ARMA DE FUEGO Y FALSO TESTIMONIO

News Release: BAKERSFIELD, California - Justin Whittington de 24 años y vecino de la localidad de Bakersfield fue detenido hoy por interferir con los derechos de vivienda de un persona por motivos de raza, color de piel, o origen nativo empleando el uso de la fuerza o amenaza de fuerza, el uso de armas de fuego durante...


Maryland Woman Guilty of Stealing $426,000 from Employer

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Jennifer Xanten, 51, of Frederick, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to charges of mail fraud relating to her stealing more than 500 checks totaling approximately $426,000 out of her employer’s incoming mail.


News Release: Dear Mr. President: I am writing to express my grave concerns with Iran’s recent launch of a precision-guided, long-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. It is clear that Tehran is testing United States resolve in the wake of the nuclear agreement. This destabilizing test must...


News Release: Woman took Large Fees Promising Immigrants Assistance from Fictitious Worker.


Pike County Man Charged With Bankruptcy Fraud

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that a Pike County man has been indicted by a grand jury in Harrisburg on multiple bankruptcy fraud and false statement charges.


News Release: CHICAGO ― A Grundy County gun dealer was sentenced today to 4 years in federal prison for selling nearly a dozen firearms to buyers he believed were not legally allowed to purchase the weapons.


Shuster Announces Surface Transportation Markup

News Release: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) today announced that the Committee has scheduled a markup of surface transportation reauthorization legislation for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in room 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.


News Release: Portland, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Jody G. Moczara, 34, of Sabattus, Maine pled guilty today in U.S. District Court to receiving child pornography.


News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Jonathan Ortiz-Torres was sentenced to 560 months in prison and five years of supervised release for interference of commerce by robbery, announced United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez. Ortiz-Torres pled guilty on May 27, 2014.