News published on Federal Newswire in July 2016

News from July 2016


Colorado Man Pleads Guilty in New Mexico to Failing to Update Sex Offender Registration

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Michael Pawletzki, 34, of Lakewood, Colo., pled guilty today in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., to violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). The guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez and U.S. Marshal Conrad E. Candelaria.


Three Co-Conspirators Sentenced For Distributing Heroin And Crack Cocaine In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

News Release: MARQUETTE, Mich. - U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Miles, Jr. announced today that Damon Ramone Belcher, 43, of Detroit, Michigan, Corrie Venta Ruth, 36, of Flint, Michigan, and Stephanie Rae Hatch, 41, of Lake Linden, Michigan, were sentenced to prison by U.S. District Judge R. Allan Edgar for their roles in conspiring to distribute heroin and crack cocaine in the Houghton, Michigan area.


Indianapolis woman posing as a registered nurse sentenced

News Release: Stole the identity of others to hide her criminal history and obtained fraudulent nursing license.


News Release: Bangor, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Christian Turner, a/k/a “P", 29, formerly of New Haven, Connecticut, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court by Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. to 25 years in prison and five years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute 280 grams of cocaine base, commonly referred to as “crack" and conspiring to violate federal gun laws. He pleaded guilty to the charges on Sept. 2, 2015.


Be Fire Safe this Fourth of July Weekend

News Release: Fire danger in California is currently extremely high, with at least 14 large wildfires observed so far this fire season. Conditions remain dry around the state and temperatures will be hot this 4th of July weekend.Everyone has the responsibility to prevent human-caused wildfires. You can help prevent these destructive fires by following some simple guidelines:.


News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces today that a federal jury has found Russel Lee Orr (41, Trinity) guilty of attempted online enticement of a child to engage in sexual activity, attempted production of child pornography, and eight counts of advertising for child...


OSHA, Chippewa Valley Technical College renew alliance to train and protect workers from job hazards

News Release: Participants: U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration Chippewa Valley Technical College


Getting to the Bottom of The Great Obamacare Heist

News Release: Over the last several months, the Energy and Commerce Committee has been investigating the Obama administration’s illegal diversion of billions of taxpayer dollars to insurance companies to prop up Obamacare. But the administration has failed to cooperate and refuses to provide even basic facts on its...


Nationally Recognized Professional Artists Gather for Fifth Annual Plein Air for the Park Event

News Release: MOOSE, WY -Grand Teton National Park will serve as both the inspiration and location for the fifth annual Plein Air for the Park fine art exhibition. Beginning July 4, Grand Teton Association, Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, and Grand Teton National Park will welcome thirty-seven professional artists from across the United States to capture the spectacular Teton landscape, wildlife and wildflowers on canvas.All sessions and events are free and open to the public.


News Release: Indianapolis - United States Attorney Josh Minkler today announced the sentence of an Indianapolis woman for making false statements regarding health care matters and aggravated identity theft. Holly M. Whyde, 45, was sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment by U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson.


Medical Weekend: Giving Aid and Comfort (July 16-17, 2016)

News Release: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park invites the public to attend a special living history program, Medical Weekend: Giving Aid and Comfort, which highlights Civil War medical and relief work of 1864. Each day from 11am-4pm living history volunteers along with park staff will portray Harpers Ferry’s...


Previously Convicted Bank Robber Admits to Robbing Second Bank with an AK-47 While on Federal Supervised Release

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Jesse Allen Burney, age 34, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty today to armed bank robbery.


News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ROBERTO TORRES, also known as “Tony," 49, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 24 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing heroin.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Jesse Allen Burney, age 34, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty today to armed bank robbery.


News Release: Columbia, South Carolina ---- Acting United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Lawrence Edward Lee, age 64, of Charleston, SC, was sentenced to eight years in prison for the Use of Interstate Commerce Facilities to Commit Murder for Hire. The term of imprisonment is to be followed by three...


Sylacauga Woman Indicted for Embezzling from Union Local

News Release: BIRMINGHAM - A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted a Sylacauga woman for embezzling more than $23,000 from a construction trades union local based in Irondale, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Department of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards, District Director Craig Neel.


FBI Announces Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography

News Release: FBI Announces Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography.


Getting to the Bottom of The Great Obamacare Heist

News Release: Over the last several months, the Energy and Commerce Committee has been investigating the Obama administration’s illegal diversion of billions of taxpayer dollars to insurance companies to prop up Obamacare. But the administration has failed to cooperate and refuses to provide even basic facts on its...


Bureau of Land Management Issues Recreational Target Shooting Restrictions in Riverside and San Diego Counties

News Release: MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - Effective July 1, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management is temporarily prohibiting target shooting on public lands in western Riverside and San Diego Counties, California, due to hazardous fire conditions.


Getting to the Bottom of The Great Obamacare Heist

News Release: Over the last several months, the Energy and Commerce Committee has been investigating the Obama administration’s illegal diversion of billions of taxpayer dollars to insurance companies to prop up Obamacare. But the administration has failed to cooperate and refuses to provide even basic facts on its...