News published on Federal Newswire in October 2015

News from October 2015


Fugitive Arrested, Charged with Coercion, Enticement, Production of Child Pornography

News Release: CINCINNATI - Cody Lee Jackson, 20, most recently of Norwood, Ohio, was charged by criminal complaint with coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity and production of child pornography. Jackson was arrested last week in Utah.


News Release: St. Louis, MO - Two area men have been indicted on charges involving two drug-related homicides occurring in the City of St. Louis.


Albuquerque Man Arraigned on Federal Firearms Charges

News Release: Chavez Prosecuted as Part of “Worst of the Worst" Anti-Violence Initiative.


News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. announced today that Matthew DiFlorio, 28, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor using a means and facility of interstate commerce before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life in prison and a $250,000 fine.


News Release: There will be a public information meeting about special use permits on Monday, Oct. 19, 6:30-7:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the training room at Park Headquarters, which is located Eagle Lake Road (ME 233) in Bar Harbor.


Owner and Operator of Miami-Based Mental Health Centers Pleads Guilty in $70 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

News Release: Owner and Operator of Miami-Based Mental Health Centers Pleads Guilty in $70 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme.


Former IRS Employee Indicted for Theft of Public Funds, Conspiring to Defraud United States

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A former IRS employee was arraigned Wednesday in Fresno on an indictment charging her with conspiracy to defraud the United States, theft of public funds, and unauthorized access of computer information, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.


News Release: WASHINGTON - In a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry today, U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with committee members U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), ...


Schuele Boys Gang Associate Sentenced to Drug Charges

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Schuele Boys Gang associate Shawntorrian Travis, 36, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute marijuana, was sentenced to two years probation by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.), the chairman and ranking member of the House Committee on...


News Release: National Park ServiceNews Release. -OCTOBER 14, 2015. Caleb Kesler, Chief Ranger, MOCA/TUZI, 928-567-5276 x222. Camp Verde, AZ -Montezuma Castle National Monument. Arizona's "Rough Riders" To Commemorate Theodore Roosevelt's Many Accomplishments. On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Troop 1A of...


Committee Releases Draft Proposal to Keep Families Safe on the Road

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), today released a number of staff drafted proposals as part of the committee’s ongoing work to keep families safe on America’s roads. The subcommittee has...


New Orleans Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Heroin Distribution

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - Special Agent in Charge Keith Brown and U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that Coye Dotey, age 26, a resident of Amite, was sentenced today after pleading guilty to three counts of distributing heroin.


New Orleans Man Sentenced To 12 Years in Prison for Heroin Distribution

News Release: U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that COYE DOTEY, age 26, a resident of Amite, was sentenced today after pleading guilty to three counts of distributing heroin.


First Friend - The Love Affair of Lorena Hickok and Eleanor Roosevelt

News Release: (Richmond, CA) -On Saturday, November 7th at 11 AM, pioneer Lesbian Playwright and Actor, Terry Baum, will talk about Eleanor Roosevelt's love affair with hard-living, butch reporter, Lorena Hickok, their 30 year relationship and their humanitarian work.


15 Savannah Residents Charged With Federal Firearm Drug Trafficking And Related Offenses

News Release: Prosecutions result from a joint federal and state law enforcement effort to reduce gun and drug violence in the Savannah Area.


News Release: Kansas City, Mo - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) National Response Team (NRT) arrived last night and will begin the scene investigation today at the fire that destroyed the businesses and apartments at 2608 Independence Ave. Two Kansas City Firemen were fatally injured while battling the blaze.


Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To Bank Robbery

News Release: On April 15, 2015, Knox was arrested in Louisiana and brought to the Western District of New York to face the robbery charges.


Justice Department Awards Law Enforcement Hiring Grants to Help Build Trust, Reduce Violence and Protect Schools

News Release: DALLAS - U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) funding awards to the Arlington Police Department to create, and in some cases protect, 15 law enforcement positions in the Department. More than $107 million will be awarded nationally, through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP), including this $1,875,000 funding for the Arlington Police Department.


Hearing Notice: Subcommittee on Health

News Release: The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:15 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Examining the Medicare Part D Medication Therapy Management Program."