News from December 2016
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that four Fulton, Mo., men have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in drug-trafficking and money-laundering conspiracies related to the distribution of more than $6.6 million of synthetic cannabinoids, also known as K2, at Callaway County, Mo., businesses.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: At approximately 10:30 am on Dec. 25, Tyler Wood, 27, of Bangor, Maine, suffered a 30-foot fall while hiking the Precipice Trail in Acadia National Park.
By DOL Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: COLUMBUS, Wis. - A federal investigation prompted by the death of a 17-year-old worker at a Columbus metal fabrication facility has resulted in multiple safety and health violations.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: Admitted to obtaining $450,000 in unauthorized loans for the county and then concealing the proceeds from the Fiscal Court; also personally received at least $27,000 in fraudulent medical reimbursement payments.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: Portland, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Daniel Colby, Jr., 34, formerly of Wiscasset, Maine, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court by Judge George Z. Singal to more than seven years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Following a two-day jury trial, he was found guilty of that offense on June 2, 2016.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: Man Wearing Albuquerque Dukes Baseball Cap Tries to Rob Albuquerque Bank.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: CINCINNATI - Benjamin C. Glassman, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, presented Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot K. Isaac today with a community policing commendation on behalf of U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: POINT REYES STATION -- As the National Park Service (NPS) embarks on its second century of service, Point Reyes National Seashore is celebrating the significant accomplishments of its centennial celebration and engagement with the Find Your Park / Encuentra Tu Parque initiative.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: SEATTLE - Cardinal Health has agreed to pay $34 million in civil penalties to resolve allegations that the Lakeland, Florida-based distributor failed to report to the Drug Enforcement (DEA) suspicious orders of Class II controlled substances by pharmacies located in central Florida and Maryland. The...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Department of Justice and the United States Attorney’s Offices for the Southern District of Ohio and the Northern District of Illinois have entered into a Non-Prosecution Agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems Inc., a Phoenix-based automated safety company.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: BOSTON - A licensed nurse was charged today in U.S. District Court in Boston in connection with stealing oxycodone pills from a nursing home where she worked, and then attempting to conceal the theft by replacing the medication with another medication.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: Admitted to obtaining $450,000 in unauthorized loans for the county and then concealing the proceeds from the Fiscal Court; also personally received at least $27,000 in fraudulent medical reimbursement payments.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management today issued a call for public nominations to fill three positions on its national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. To be considered for selection, nominations must be received via email by Feb. 10, 2017, or postmarked by that date. The BLM published its request for nominations in the Federal Register.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Jefferson City, Mo., man who led police in a pursuit that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of methamphetamine pleaded guilty in federal court today to his role in a drug-trafficking conspiracy.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposal to de-allocate the Fourmile East Solar Energy Zone from solar energy development to address cultural resource concerns.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: Las Vegas - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office, is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell one parcel, totaling 3.75 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada. The non-competitive direct sale would be in accordance with the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA). A Notice of Realty Action published in today’s Federal Register opens a 45-day comment period that will close Feb. 10, 2017.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: Release Date: Dec. 29, 2016. Contact: Kelly Carroll, Lead Park Ranger. Phone: 671-333-4050. January Public Programs at War in the Pacific National Historical Park. Jan. 14, Saturday: 9 am at Asan Beach - “Keep Guam Beautiful". This community cleanup will take place at Asan Beach - a former WWII invasion...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 27, 2016
News Release: Two felons from Dubuque, who stole firearms in a burglary in March 2016, were each sentenced last week to federal prison. Arthur Robledo, age 25, received a 57 month sentence after his June 30, 2016, guilty plea to one count of possession of firearms by a felon. His co-defendant, Adam Becker, also 25...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 26, 2016
News Release: As the National Park Service embarks on its second century of service, John Day Fossil Beds is celebrating the significant accomplishments of its centennial celebration and engagement with the Find Your Park / Encuentra Tu Parque initiative. Special events were offered throughout the year, including...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 26, 2016
News Release: Black Beanie Bandit Sought in 2-Year-Old Albuquerque Bank Robbery.
