News from May 2016
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - During an awards ceremony held this week in Wheeling, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II recognized the Wheeling Park High School Speech and Debate Program for its longstanding tradition of excellence in academic achievement and its dedication to the personal and professional development of local students.
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew today sentenced Samuel Lee Lynch (29, Temple Terrace) to life imprisonment and Reo Thomas Nance (31, Temple Terrace) to 52 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy, armed robbery, and firearms offenses in connection with five Tampa Bay area armed robberies...
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that four people have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Theft of Government Funds.
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: Possessed 26 firearms and 3,700 rounds of ammunition.
By Commerce Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today issued the following statement at a hearing to consider two Social Security and Medicare Trustees nominations...
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: RENO, Nev. - The federal grand jury in Reno today indicted Robert Rand M.D. and eight others on felony drug conspiracy and other charges, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden for the District of Nevada. The indictment replaces the prior criminal complaint, and is required in order for the government to prosecute the defendants on the felony charges.
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), California Desert District, in partnership with the California Historic Route 66 Association, will conduct the first High Desert Route 66 Economic Development Symposium on May 18, 2016 at the Ramada Inn, located on Historic Route 66 in Barstow.
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: James L. Porter, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today, that Bridget Brasfield, 45, of Edwardsville, Illinois, pled guilty to a two-count information charging Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering. Sentencing has been set for Aug. 30, 2016, in U.S. District Court in Benton, Illinois. At that time Brasfield will face up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $500,000, and up to 3 years of supervised release.
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: Fort Union National Monument is pleased to announce its first special event of the year.A Naturalization Ceremony to be held on Friday May 13, 2016 from 1 pm-2 pm.Come and #findyourpark- #encuentratuparque at Fort Union NM.This is an incredible opportunity during the NPS Centennial for individuals to...
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: Columbia, South Carolina ---- United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated today that Donnell J. Slay, Jr., age 21, of Uniondale, New York, pled guilty yesterday in federal court in Greenville, to conspiracy to commit access device fraud, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1029. United...
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 12 years imprisonment, followed by 5 years supervised release, on a charge of Sex Trafficking of a Child, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - A Spring Valley, New York, man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison for trafficking and forcing a minor into prostitution for profit, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Fred Johnson, aka Macaroni, 23, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, was sentenced to time served (22 months) by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: Defendant Allegedly Used Fraudulent Scheme to Import Foreign University Students in Furtherance of Prostitution and Erotic Massage Enterprise.
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: * 46,000 Horses Already Being Cared for Off-Range.
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - An information was filed today charging Ulric Miller, 34, of Philadelphia, PA, with possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. The indictment charges Miller with one count of possession of child pornography on July 17, 2015.
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: The purpose of the meeting is to present the short-term approach for opening the beach and facilities for this summer season and plans for the future replacement. The Nauset Light Beach has been described by coastal geologists as a current "hot spot" of wave activity. The result has been much more erosion...
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2016
Release: Washington, DC, May 11, 2016 - Results of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report posted today on the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) demonstration project confirm a significant reduction in food insecurity among participating families. The project tested two benefit levels - $30 and $60 per month per child - both of which were found to reduce the most severe form of food insecurity and led to positive nutritional outcomes.
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Two defendants appeared in federal court today on drug charges, announced Acting United States Attorney Carol Casto. Sarah Elizabeth Myers, 28, of South Charleston was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison and fined $5,000 for possession with intent to distribute heroin. In a separate drug prosecution, Daniel Branden O’Dell, 35, of Winston, Georgia, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2016
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Huntington man pleaded guilty today to a federal heroin charge, announced Acting United States Attorney Carol Casto. Jeremiah Eugene Caldwell, 32, entered his guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute heroin.
