News published on Federal Newswire in July 2016

News from July 2016


News Release: The staff of Rocky Mountain National Park invite you to celebrate World Ranger Day with them as they recognize world conservation areas, and the professional staff -the rangers -that form the Thin Green Linearound these most valuable resources. The free program will be held on Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m.


News Release: FBI Hiring First-Ever Senior Level Data Scientist.


Former St. Louis Police Officer Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Violating Civil Rights by Assaulting Arrestee

News Release: Former St. Louis Police Officer Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Violating Civil Rights by Assaulting Arrestee.


News Release: PHOENIX - DEA led multiple enforcement operations in Tucson and the surrounding area this morning as part of a long-term federal investigation involving the sales and distribution of synthetic cannabinoids, aka “spice." DEA coordinated the service of 32 federal search warrants in Tucson, Arizona; Denver, ...


11 Charged in Alien Transportation Conspiracy

News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Law enforcement officials have arrested 11 individuals alleging harboring and transporting of undocumented aliens within the country, announced U.S Attorney Kenneth Magidson.


Granite Bay Plaintiff’s Attorney Indicted for Tax Offenses

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment today against Stephen J. Dougan Esq., 57, of Granite Bay, charging him with two counts of assisting in the preparation of a false tax document and corruptly endeavoring to impede the due administration of the Internal Revenue Laws, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


News Release: United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced that Michael Haynie, age 33, of Omaha, Nebraska was sentenced for his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Senior United States District Court Judge sentenced Haynie to 30 months of imprisonment to be followed by three years of supervised release.


First Two Defendants in Drug Conspiracy Sentenced to Combined 11 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: BOISE - Jocelin Jessica Gonzalez, 19, and Elizabeth Ann Gaytan, 37, both from Nampa, Idaho, were sentenced today for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge sentenced Gonzalez to 40 months imprisonment. Judge Lodge...


Path to the Perseids - A Meteor Shower Adventure

News Release: (Martinez, CA) Join National Park Service interpretive rangers for a night sky adventure, "Path to the Perseids -A Meteor Shower Adventure," on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 at Mt. Wanda, part of the John Muir National Historic Site (NHS) in Martinez, CA. This free program begins at 8:00 PM and will continue...


Owner of North Side Medical Clinic Charged with Selling Pain Medication Prescriptions to Patients Who Lacked Medical Need for the Narcotics

News Release: CHICAGO - A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted the owner of a North Side medical clinic for dispensing prescription painkillers to patients he knew did not have a legitimate medical need for the drugs.


News Release: PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Robert Blake Jackson, 31, of Pensacola, made an initial appearance today in federal court after being arrested this morning on a charge of making materially false statements in a federal investigation. The criminal complaint was announced by Christopher P. Canova, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.


News Release: In San Antonio this morning, 47-year-old San Antonio businessman Elpidio Gongora (aka “Pete Gongora") pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with a scheme to defraud personal injury clients; evading payment of more than $1.6 million in taxes; and, attempting to hide assets valued at $429,000...


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A former employee of a Logan County gun and pawn shop was sentenced today to 10 months in federal prison for a gun crime, announced Acting United States Attorney Carol Casto. Steven Adkins, 39, of Man, previously pleaded guilty to making and aiding and abetting a false statement relating to firearms purchases.


Wildland firefighting equipment stolen from Valles Caldera National Preserve

News Release: Special Agents with the Investigative Services Branch (ISB) and US Park Rangers of Valles Caldera National Preserve are seeking information about the recent theft of crucial wildland firefighting equipment.


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Three related indictments were returned today charging 12 Fresno residents with firearms and drug trafficking offenses, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


News Release: Two additional stock promoters were charged with conspiracy to commit securities fraud in connection with a scheme to fraudulently register shell companies with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC), issue shares in the companies that they and other conspirators secretly controlled, and sell the shares to the investing public at a profit.


Ohio Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding More Than Two Dozen Victims Out Of More Than 5-Million Dollars

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Gilbert Lynagh, 55, of Dublin, OH, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


News Release: This afternoon, Naquan Reyes was sentenced to life imprisonment by United States District Judge Sandra L. Townes at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, based on his conviction for murdering Nicole Thompson. Judge Townes also imposed a forfeiture judgment in the amount of $184,000. According to court...


Newport Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Possession

News Release: CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Allen Langlois, 49, of Newport, New Hampshire, was sentenced in the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, for possessing child pornography. According to United States Attorney Emily Gray Rice, the Court imposed a sentence of 42 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release.


News Release: On July 22, 2016, A Romanian national was sentenced to 70 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $905,901.00 for his involvement in a conspiracy to defraud a financial institution and possessing device making equipment.