News published on Federal Newswire in June 2016

News from June 2016


News Release: WASHINGTON - Franklin “Giovanni" Torres, 33, of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 21 years in prison on child pornography and sexual abuse charges involving a teenage boy, U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips, Paul M. Abbate, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office, and Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), announced today.


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, woman convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter was sentenced on June 14, 2016, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Joseph Aaron McClendon, 39, of Stockton, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Troy L. Nunley to two and a half years in prison, to be followed by eight years of supervised release, for possession of child pornography, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. On release, McClendon will be required to register as a sex offender.


News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Mayory Calvo (34, Doral) with one count of mortgage fraud conspiracy, two counts of bank fraud, and one count of loan and credit application fraud. If convicted, she faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison on each charge. The indictment also notifies Calvo that the United States is seeking a money judgment for the proceeds of the charged offenses.


Indiana Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Muscatine Bank Robbery

News Release: DAVENPORT, IA- On June 16, 2016, Thomas Alexander Davis III, age 40, of Indiana, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to life imprisonment for bank robbery announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. A jury found Davis guilty of this offense on February...


Two Clay County Men Sentenced on Destructive Device Charges

News Release: Two Clay County, Illinois men were recently sentenced to federal prison on destructive device charges, James L. Porter, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, at a press conference in National Statuary Hall, Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) joined Speaker Paul Ryan and members of the Task Force on Restoring Constitutional Authority to unveil an initiative to restore the separation of powers and Congress’ unique constitutional role.


Guilty Pleas in Federal Firearms, Violent Crime Cases

News Release: Rock Island, Ill. - Three felons entered pleas of guilty in separate, unrelated cases today in federal court in Rock Island, Ill. Each remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending their respective sentencing hearing.


News Release: This summer, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is partnering with local community organizations to provide a free shuttle connecting people to parks. On weekends from June 18 until Labor Day, vans will travel to and from Theodore Roosevelt's home on Long Island, nearby Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) stations, and downtown Oyster Bay. This service is made possible through the generous support of the Life Enrichment Center and The WaterFront Center, both in Oyster Bay.


News Release: DAVENPORT, IA- On June 15, 2016, Philipp Johnson, age 40, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 120 months imprisonment on the charge of possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Kevin VanderSchel. Johnson was also ordered...


Reclamation to Hold Lake Berryessa Community Forum Meeting June 22 at the Lake Berryessa Senior Center

News Release: NAPA, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation will hold the next meeting of the Lake Berryessa Community Forum on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at the Lake Berryessa Senior. Center. Forum meetings are designed to promote public input on recreation opportunities and services at Lake Berryessa. The public is invited...


OSHA reminds Phoenix-area employersto protect workers from heat illness

News Release: PHOENIX - With sweltering temperatures impacting Phoenix this week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers to protect their workers from heat illness.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Marcell Greene, age 28, of Wyandanch, New York, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor and to sex trafficking of a minor.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Marvin J. Garbis sentenced Samuel R. VanSickle, age 52, of Accident, Maryland today to two years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiring to commit bank fraud arising from three fraudulent bank loans in which VanSickle received proceeds...


News Release: United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger today announced the guilty plea of WILLIAM JAMES DAVIS, 65, for conspiring to steal funds from Community Action of Minneapolis (CAM). DAVIS pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis, Minn.


News Release: Two Clay County, Illinois men were recently sentenced to federal prison on destructive device charges, James L. Porter, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.


Florida Department of Health Supervisor Charged with Accepting Bribe from Home Builders

News Release: A Florida Department of Health supervisor in Broward County was charged with accepting a bribe from home builders.


2016 Battle Anniversary

News Release: Relive the Battle of Gettysburg through National Park Service battle anniversary events July 1-3.


Guilty Pleas in Federal Firearms, Violent Crime Cases

News Release: Rock Island, Ill. - Three felons entered pleas of guilty in separate, unrelated cases today in federal court in Rock Island, Ill. Each remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending their respective sentencing hearing.


Broken Bow Man Sentenced to 24 Months for Assault with Dangerous Weapon

News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that ANTONIO JUAN PAREDES, age 26, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for ASSAULT WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1153, 1151 and 113(a)(3).