News published on Federal Newswire in September 2015

News from September 2015


Shreveport man sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for possessing an assault rifle after felony convictions

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that a Shreveport man was sentenced Monday to 86 months in prison for possessing an assault rifle and ammunition after being convicted of multiple felonies.


Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area Welcomes Fourth Grade Students Through Every Kid In a Park Initiative

News Release: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area invites all fourth grade students to visit the park as part of the White House's new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting Sept. 1, fourth grade students can go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.


Hiker Fatality Reported Near Colorado River Mile 29 in Grand Canyon National Park

News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz- At approximately 5 pm on Friday, Aug. 28, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a satellite phone call reporting that a man had fallen while hiking the Fence Fault Route near Colorado River Mile 29.


News Release: Farmington, PA -The five National Park Service sites in Western PA invite all 4th grade students to visit the parks for free as part of the White House's new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting Sept. 1, 4th grade students can now go to www.everykidoutdoors.gov to complete an activity and obtain...


News Release: Hyde Park, NY -The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites and other federally-managed places in the Hudson Valley invite all 4th graders to visit free as part of the White House's new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting today, students may go to www.everykidinapark.gov, complete an activity, and obtain a pass good through Aug. 31, 2016. Passes will allow the student and his/her family free entry to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas including national parks.


News Release: Gettysburg Announces Licensed Battlefield Guide Exam Date and Revised Licensing Process.


New, returning members announced for Fort Hancock 21st Century Committee

News Release: Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has named 13 members to the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Federal Advisory Committee, including the re-appointment of seven members whose terms had expired and six new members. Membership of the Committee will increase from 20 to 22 members.


Meth Lab Results In Apartment Evacuation

News Release: ATLANTA - On Aug. 31, 2015, the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA), Atlanta Field Division and the Sandy Springs Police Department Special Investigations Unit served a search warrant on suspected methamphetamine traffickers at 6900 Roswell Rd, Apartment Q9, Sandy Springs.


FAA Proposes $211,000 Civil Penalty Against Dukes Aerospace Inc.

News Release: WASHINGTON-The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $211,000 civil penalty against Dukes Aerospace Inc., of Northridge, Calif., for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.


Valley Forge National Historical Park Welcomes 4th Grade Students Through Every Kid In a Park Initiative

News Release: King of Prussia -Valley Forge National Historical Parkinvites all 4th grade students to visit the park as part of the White House's new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting Sept. 1, 4th grade students can go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.


News Release: PITTSBURGH - An Armstrong County truck driver pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of theft of government property, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.


News Release: WASHINGTON-The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $173,500 civil penalty against Servisair LLC., of Houston, for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.


Rochester Man Sentenced For Enticing, Threatening Minor

News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig R. Gestring, who handled the case, stated that Jones is a Level III Sex Offender as a result of a 2005 Rape conviction in State Court. In 2014, the defendant met and communicated with a minor by mobile telephone and digital tablet using several texting applications. The...


News Release: Russell Taylor files plea agreement in U.S. District Court in Indiana.


Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charges

News Release: St. Thomas, USVI -. D’mari Heyliger, 23, pleaded guilty Monday in District Court on. St. Thomas to Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number and. Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm, United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe. announced. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 11, 2016. According...


News Release: VANCOUVER, WA -On Sept. 12, the National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will host the free Campfires and Candlelight signature community event for the 32nd consecutive year.


News Release: Hyde Park, NY -The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites and other federally-managed places in the Hudson Valley invite all 4th graders to visit free as part of the White House's new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting today, students may go to www.everykidinapark.gov, complete an activity, and obtain a pass good through Aug. 31, 2016. Passes will allow the student and his/her family free entry to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas including national parks.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A California CPA today admitted abusing his positions at a worship center in New Jersey and a non-profit in California to steal more than $4 million, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.


News Release: SAN JUAN, P.R. - United States Magistrate Judge Bruce J. McGiverin authorized a criminal complaint charging San Juan Municipal police officer Luz Zoraida Rojas-Delgado with one count of human smuggling, announced United States Attorney Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) is in charge of the investigation.


Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Welcomes 4th Grade Students Through Every Kid in Park Initiative

News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Parkinvites all 4th grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House's new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, 4th grade students can now go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.