News from June 2016
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Patricia M. Ferrick, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Bridgeport Police Chief Armando J. Perez announced that a federal grand jury in Bridgeport returned an indictment yesterday charging seven Bridgeport residents with heroin trafficking offenses. All of the defendants were arrested this morning.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: DALLAS - A Dallas man, Gregory Wayne Davidson, 53, was sentenced this afternoon by U.S. District Judge Sam A Lindsay to serve a total of 192 months in federal prison, following his guilty plea in October 2015 to two counts of bank robbery, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: James L. Porter, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that United States District Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel sentenced Becky S. Marrs, 68, of Las Vegas, NV, to one year and one day in federal prison on her conviction for telemarketing fraud. Marrs was sentenced...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that a Harrisburg man has pled guilty before United States District Court Judge Sylvia H. Rambo in Harrisburg to committing 14 bank robberies in four central Pennsylvania counties.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: Tyler Scott Topolski, 20, of Vero Beach, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge Kenneth A. Marra, in Ft. Pierce, to 33 months’ incarceration, to be followed by three years of supervised release. Topolski previously pled guilty to bank robbery.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: Tampa, FL - U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Vanshawn A. Haggins (28, Tampa) to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. He pleaded guilty on March 4, 2016.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A federal grand jury in Providence today returned an indictment charging John Ryder, 28, of West Warwick, with bank robbery. It is alleged in the indictment that on May 2, 2016, Ryder robbed a BankRI branch office in Coventry by force, violence and intimidation. It is alleged that Ryder, while wielding a machete, threatened bank tellers and robbed the bank of nearly $6,000 in cash.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) today announced that the Subcommittee will hold a Member Day hearing entitled “Legislation to Improve and Sustain the Medicare Program." The hearing will take place on Wednesday, June 8, at 2:00 PM in room 1100 of the Longworth House Office Building. This hearing will be an opportunity for Members of both parties to present their proposals for improving and sustaining the Medicare program.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - Reuben Jackson, 52, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged today by Indictment with three counts of bank robbery, for three bank robberies that occurred in Center City Philadelphia in April and May 2016, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger and FBI Special Agent-in-Charge William F. Sweeney.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: Tampa, FL - United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces the filing of indictments against Venice residents Steven M. Pace (24) and Katie Smith (24) for possessing destructive devices. Pace also was charged with possessing with the intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance (AB-fubinaca...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A South Los Angeles man was arrested today on federal fraud charges for participating in a lottery scam that allegedly targeted elderly victims with promises of cash prizes and cars - as long as they paid taxes and fees.
By DOL Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Federal workplace safety and health inspectors have cited a Dublin window restoration company for exposing workers to unsafe levels of lead, and other hazards.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Jersey City man was arrested today on charges that he defrauded investors using phony contracts he had to sell olive oil to major retailers and then used the money for purchases, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging Donaven J. White, 20, of Coshocton, Ohio, with unlawful possession of a firearm, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: STATESVILLE, N.C. - U.S. District Judge Richard L. Voorhees handed down yesterday lengthy prison terms to three individuals involved in a crack cocaine conspiracy, announced Jill Westmoreland Rose, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. John Fitzgerald “Pumpy" Michaux, 31, of Hickory...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: Glacier National ParkMedia Release. June 7, 2016. Margie Steigerwald 406 888-5838. Tim Rains 406 888-7895. MEDIA16-30. Park Experiences Record Visitation in May. Much Anticipated 2016 NPS Centennial Season Begins. Glacier National Park experienced record visitation during the month of May. According...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - Thomas E. Shaffer, 63, of Columbus, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 200 months in prison and five years of supervised release for robbery and armed robbery at six locations in Central Ohio.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: "Spread Your Wings for Bird Conservation" is the theme for this year's International Migratory Bird Day. On Saturday, June 11, celebrate birds during two special events. In the morning, go on a bird walk in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join us to learn more about migratory birds while exploring the...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Valencia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 48 months imprisonment, followed by 15 years supervised release, on a charge of possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Hickton announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2016
News Release: Reward Offered for Information in Kidnapping Conspiracy.
