News published on Federal Newswire in April 2017

News from April 2017


Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography

News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - Antonio Fuguet, 36, of Tallahassee, was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for receipt of child pornography, after pleading guilty on January 5. The sentence was announced by Christopher P. Canova, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.


Property of Deceased KC Business Owner Seized as Proceeds of $10 Million Fraud Scheme

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tom Larson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that a civil forfeiture complaint has been filed in federal court for property acquired and maintained by Mark Sellers, a Kansas City, Mo., business owner who was under investigation by the FBI for a $10 million investment fraud scheme before he shot and killed himself on Aug. 2, 2016.


Visit Your Park During National Park Week April 15-23, 2017 (Manteo)

News Release: National Park Week is April 15 to 23, 2017. National Park Week is an annual national celebration of people, parks, trails, heritage areas, national trails and rivers, seashores, historic sites, beautiful landscapes, and so many more remarkable places! The National Park Service encourages everyone to find their own connection to the vast network of public lands and places that protect and preserve our natural and cultural history.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The leaders of the Senate and House health committees today released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administration user fee agreements.


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Criminal Contempt.


Draft Environmental Assessment Released for Proposed Modernization and Overhaul of 18 Generators at Grand Coulee Dam

News Release: GRAND COULEE, Wash. - The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Grand Coulee Dam G1 - G18 Modernization and Overhaul Project.


News Release: Defendant Entered Hotel Room, Then Tried to Sexually Assault Hotel Employee Who Came in to Clean It.


McLaughlin Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Assault

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a McLaughlin, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.


News Release: PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Awald Edward Pokrant Jr., 50, of Pensacola, has been sentenced to 86 months in prison after pleading guilty on Jan. 24, 2017, to unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm. The sentence was announced by Christopher P. Canova, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.


House, Senate Health Committee Leaders Release Discussion Draft of FDA User Fees Reauthorization

News Release: The leaders of the House and Senate health committees today released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fee agreements.


News Release: The Friends or Whiskeytown, Inc. was awarded a Dignity Health Community Grant to support park projects in 2017! Mercy Medical Center Redding has awarded $175,100 to fund non-profit organizations that support Mercy’s vision and values of improving health status and the quality of life of local communities.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The leaders of the Senate and House health committees today released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administration user fee agreements.


Maine Fisherman Pleads Guilty for Illegally Trafficking American Eels

News Release: Maine Fisherman Pleads Guilty for Illegally Trafficking American Eels.


Leader Of Nationwide Marijuana, Money Laundering Ring Pleads Guilty

News Release: APR 14 - BOSTON - Ratanack Oung, a/k/a Yoshi, 32, of Allentown, Pa., pled guilty in federal court in Boston to one count of conspiracy to distribute marijuana and one count of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.


News Release: PITTSBURGH - A South Carolina resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of interstate stalking and aggravated identity theft, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The leaders of the Senate and House health committees today released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administration user fee agreements.


Taunton Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Child Enticement and Child Pornography Charges

News Release: BOSTON - A Taunton man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to child exploitation and related offenses in connection with coercing seven minors to send sexually explicit images.


House, Senate Health Committee Leaders Release Discussion Draft of FDA User Fees Reauthorization

News Release: The leaders of the House and Senate health committees today released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fee agreements.


News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today the unsealing of a complaint charging Joseph Jakubowski, 32, Janesville, Wis., with stealing firearms from a federally licensed firearms dealer.


Public is invited to National Park Week talk with Glacier Superintendent and Glacier Conservancy

News Release: WEST GLACIER, MT. - In celebration of National Park Week, Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow will give a community presentation about challenges and opportunities the park sees in the future at the heart of the Crown of the Continent ecosystem.