News from May 2016
By State Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: Dear Mr. President: I urge you to speak out in support of human rights and meet with dissidents and advocates on your visit to Vietnam later this month. This will be an important opportunity to make it clear that a closer relationship between the United States and Vietnam, particularly increased security...
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: Julia Parker basket collection donated by noted San Francisco philanthropist.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Larry Dean Drommerhausen, 53, of Newport News, owner of Independent Systems, a Newport News business that installs video surveillance equipment, has been arrested and charged with production of child pornography. Drommerhausen appeared in U.S. district court in Norfolk this afternoon for his detention hearing.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: Assistant U. S. Attorneys Andrew Haden (619) 546-6961 and Seth Askins (619) 546-6692.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - David M. Lewis, 62, of Sacramento, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Morrison C. England Jr. to three years and 10 months in prison and a $75,000 fine for health care fraud, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ramiro Nonato Mendoza, 39, of Columbus, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 160 months in prison for heroin and cocaine charges.
By DOE Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Energy Department requested proposals for a new Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute as part of the Administration’s broader National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), which drives collaboration between small- and medium-sized companies, academic institutions, industrial research organizations, and national laboratories.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Southern District of Texas. Thursday, May 5, 2016. HOUSTON - Three area men are now headed to federal prison for 41-49 years following their convictions and participation in a robbery crew that committed more than 30 different armed robberies throughout Houston...
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. -Jarrail Lamont Smith, 23, of Cleveland, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to two counts of interstate transportation of a minor for the purpose of prostitution, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that DELOYD JONES, a/k/a “Puggy," age 24; and BYRON JONES, a/k/a/ “Big Baby," age 25, both of New Orleans, were sentenced yesterday after having previously been found guilty of violating the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization Act “RICO" as well as drug conspiracy, firearms conspiracy and murder charges.
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: Hundreds of thousands of people helped Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument celebrate National Park Week April 16-24. The parks held traditional events along with a few out-of-the-box virtual experiences in order to reach such a wide and diverse audience.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CHANCE ADRIAN GRIFFIN, age 21, of Allen, Oklahoma pled guilty to DOMESTIC ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1153, 1151 and 113(a)(8), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: BILLINGS - George Chad Deputee, 42, of Crow Agency, was convicted of aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact of a child yesterday following a three-day jury trial. U.S. District Court Judge Susan Watters presided over the trial. A date for sentencing has not been set.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Council Bluffs, Iowa, over Disability Access to Mid-America Center.
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: On Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m., Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will host a ribbon cutting for a new exhibit featuring 17 original Garnet Jex paintings of Harpers Ferry.
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: Dear Secretary McDonald: We write to request information regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) efforts to reduce the amount of Post-9/11 GI Bill overpayments and actions to recoup this benefit when overpayments occur. After honorable military service to our country, our nation's veterans...
By Interior Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: SAN DIEGO, CA - Grab your magnifying glass and explore nature at Cabrillo National Monument, like never before! On May 21st, 2016, national parks across the country, including Cabrillo National Monument, will participate in the National Parks BioBlitz. BioBlitz is a fun, fast-paced biological survey...
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today Peter Stallworth, 40, and Dwayne Posey, 41, both of Buffalo, NY, have been charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $10,000,000 fine.
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2016
News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Larry Dean Drommerhausen, 53, of Newport News, owner of Independent Systems, a Newport News business that installs video surveillance equipment, has been arrested and charged with production of child pornography. Drommerhausen appeared in U.S. district court in Norfolk this afternoon for his detention hearing.
