News from April 2016
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 4, 2016
News Release: BOSTON - A previously-convicted Chelmsford man was charged today in U.S. District Court in Boston in connection with attempting to destroy high-voltage power lines with an incendiary device.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 4, 2016
News Release: St. Thomas, USVI - Bert Donadelle, Jr., 25, made his initial appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller after being charged in a complaint with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe announced. Donadelle was released on an unsecured $10,000 bond and to the third-party custody of his mother pending further proceedings.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 4, 2016
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Two Charleston drug dealers entered guilty pleas today in federal court, announced Acting United States Attorney Carol Casto. Dushawn D. Williams, 39, pleaded guilty to distribution of crack. In a separate prosecution, Alan Alexander Clark, 33, pleaded guilty to distribution of heroin.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 4, 2016
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) against Sandia Distributors Inc.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 4, 2016
News Release: TULSA, Okla.-A former insurance agent and owner of Grand Lake Investments and Insurance in Grove, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty today to implementing a fraudulent scheme that caused his clients to lose $505,126.43, announced United States Attorney Danny C. Williams Sr. for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Special Agent in Charge R. Damon Rowe of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation and Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 4, 2016
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A Penn Hills resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 4, 2016
News Release: LOS ANGELES - Two former baggage handlers who worked at Los Angeles International Airport were arrested today by law enforcement authorities investigating the use of employee credentials to breach airport security.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 4, 2016
News Release: CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - Today the United States Attorney’s Office traveled back in history to examine a time when Iowans demonstrated unfettered tolerance and acceptance by inviting refugees fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II to find a safe haven on the prairies. The program was held at the...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 4, 2016
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - On Friday, April 1, 2016, Alvaro Rios-Madrid, 57, of Guamuchil, Sinaloa, Mexico, was formally extradited to the United States by Mexico to face federal narcotics charges, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 4, 2016
News Release: Patchogue, NY - Celebrate the National Park Service's 100th anniversary and "Find Your Park" on Long Island during National Park Week, April 16 through 24. Fire Island National Seashore and Sagamore Hill National Historic Site will host special events and programs throughout the week and invite you to explore the national parks in your backyard.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 3, 2016
News Release: Be A Junior Ranger. We invite children of all ages to experience the history and nature on the battlefield by completing the fun filled activities in our Junior Ranger booklet. If you complete at least six activities at or above your age level, you'll earn a Junior Ranger badge. Complete ten or more...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 3, 2016
News Release: TALKEETNA, AK: Denali National Park and Preserve rescue personnel conducted a short-haul helicopter rescue of a stranded climber on Mount Hunter (14,573-feet) on Sunday afternoon, April 3. Masatoshi Kuriaki, age 42 of Fukuoka, Japan, was evacuated from an elevation of 8,600 feet on Mount Hunter's West Ridge climbing route. He was on Day 75 of a planned 65-day solo expedition.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 2, 2016
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 This past week the United States Secret Service once again demonstrated why it is the finest protection service in the world.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2016
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON—Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with Belgian Minister of Interior Jan Jambon to express his condolences to the Minister and the Belgian people following last week’s terrorist attacks and offer the Department’s support for ongoing investigations and continued collaboration on counterterrorism.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 1, 2016
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON—Effective today we will begin to require the use of more electronic passports, or e-Passports, by all travelers coming to the United States from the 38 countries that participate in our Visa Waiver Program.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 1, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, April 1, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of more than $90 million in competitive grants to help strengthen local and regional food systems, develop new market opportunities for producers, and support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree ...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2016
News Release: Marcel Lehel Lazăr, 44, of Arad, Romania, allegedly the hacker “Guccifer,” made his initial appearance today in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. Lazăr had been temporarily surrendered from Romania to face U.S. charges relating to unauthorized access of protected computers, announced Assistant Attorney ...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2016
News Release: Filed More Than 335 False Tax Returns Seeking Over $400,000 in Tax Refunds and Attempted to Threaten Witness A Montgomery County, Alabama resident pleaded guilty today to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck, Jr. of the Middle District of Alabama.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2016
News Release: Two members of an international child exploitation conspiracy were sentenced today for their participation in two websites that were operated for the purpose of coercing and enticing minors as young as eight years old to engage in sexually explicit conduct on web camera. Assistant Attorney General Leslie ...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2016
News Release: A patient recruiter for several Miami-area home health agencies was convicted today for his role in a fraud and kickback scheme that resulted in the submission of millions of dollars in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
