News from April 2017
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Rodney Whiting, age 24, of Scranton, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Malachy E. Mannion, to serve seven years in prison for the armed robbery of the Econo Lodge in Scranton on Feb. 13, 2016.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: Investigations launched to determine sources of firearms in Chad Brown neighborhood.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Detroit woman who was caught in Huntington with heroin in December 2016 pleaded guilty today to a federal drug crime, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Ebony Inez-Latee Johnson, 43, entered her guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute heroin.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that, on April 17, 2017, Leander Hannibal, 39, of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after his guilty plea to charges that he possessed with the intent to distribute heroin and cocaine base. U.S. District Court Judge William K. Sessions III also ordered that Hannibal serve three years of supervised release after his prison term.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: Zion National Park has released a draft of the South Entrance Monument Site Reconfiguration Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review. The alternatives portion of this plan describes a range of actions, such as redesigning the South Entrance Monument site and adjacent parking area. The South Entrance...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - On the eve of the federal tax filing deadline, a local woman has been arrested on charges of tax evasion and aiding in the preparation of false tax returns, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez along with D. Richard Goss of IRS-Criminal Investigation.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tom Larson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court today to her role in a marriage fraud conspiracy after participating in a wedding sting operation staged by federal agents.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: OTHELLO, Washington - After a long winter, outdoor enthusiasts will soon be able to enjoy the arrival of spring at two Bureau of Reclamation recreational facilities in scenic central Washington. Scooteney Park campground in Franklin County and Summer Falls State Park in Grant County are scheduled to open May 1st.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: On April 21 at the Bear Valley Visitor Center, from 10am to 1pm, Point Reyes National Seashore will host an electronic waste (e-waste) recycling collection, joining thousands of local organizers holding recycling events across the country to celebrate Earth Day, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating planet Earth and the protection of its resources.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: HOUSTON - A 35-year-old Magnolia resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, announced DEA Special Agent-in-Charge of the Houston Division, Joseph M. Arabit and Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. Jose Jaime Solis Jr. pleaded guilty Nov. 17, 2016.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Andrew Grady, 24, of Syracuse pled guilty today in federal court to conspiracy to steal firearms from a licensed dealer in connection with the Nov. 20, 2014 break-in at Intimidator Sports in Nedrow, New York, where nine (9) handguns were stolen, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Ashan M. Benedict.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Richard Howieson, 56, of Costilla, N.M., pled guilty this afternoon in Albuquerque, N.M., to a federal carjacking charge. The plea agreement recommends that Howieson be sentenced to a term of imprisonment within the range of 12 to 36 months followed by a period of supervised release to be determined by the court.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: PITTSBURGH - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania and Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations announced today recent actions to deter violations of the federal income tax laws. As the April 18th deadline approaches for the timely filing of income tax returns, citizens are reminded to fulfill their obligations and to rest assured those who chose not to do so will be prosecuted.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Cross Lanes man pleaded guilty today to a federal gun charge, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Fred Wallace Hammon, Jr., 36, entered his guilty plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - BLM-Eastern States (BLM-ES) communications specialists once again answered the call to mentor the next generation of natural resource writers, serving as judges for the Virginia Outdoor Writers Association, Inc. (VOWA) annual high school writing competition sponsored by VOWA and its partners.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Andrew Grady, 24, of Syracuse pled guilty today in federal court to conspiracy to steal firearms from a licensed dealer in connection with the Nov. 20, 2014 break-in at Intimidator Sports in Nedrow, New York, where nine (9) handguns were stolen, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Ashan M. Benedict.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Richard J. Harley, age 73, of Shawnee on the Delaware, who was previously sentenced to serve 12 years in...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - In celebration of World Heritage Day, the United States National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (US/ICOMOS) and the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) announce a new initiative to bring attention to sites in the United States that are on the World Heritage List or may be nominated in the future.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles man was sentenced today to 18 months in federal prison for his role in a lottery scam that targeted elderly victims with false promises of large cash prizes and cars that would be delivered when victims paid taxes, fees and insurance.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 17, 2017
News Release: Park Rx was founded on the idea that parks can be gateways to good health - providing fun, accessible places to engage in physical activity, as well as relax and enjoy time with family and friends. Park Rx goes hand-in-hand with National Park Service’s “Healthy Parks, Healthy People" program, which reframes the role of parks and public lands as an emerging, powerful health promotion strategy.
