News published on Federal Newswire in February 2017

News from February 2017


Gary Man Sentenced To 40 Months Imprisonment

News Release: HAMMOND- United States Attorney David A. Capp announced that Manuel Ramos, 42, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced on Feb. 14, 2017 by District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon.


Replacing Carpet at Eisenhower Home

News Release: President and Mrs. Eisenhower chose wool carpeting in a gold color for much of their home. Interestingly, it was not installed wall-to-wall. Instead, the hardwood flooring was left exposed along the perimeter as if the carpet was an area rug. The gold color coordinated with the cream-colored wall paint in the living room, entrance hall, main stairs, second floor hallways, and back stairs.


Jefferson County Man Sentenced for Drug Violations

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A 34-year-old Beaumont, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Three Men Convicted in Federal Court on Robbery Charges

News Release: Led law enforcement officials on high speed chase trying to escape.


California Man Agrees to Plead Guilty to Plotting Violent Attacks and Buying Firearms for Shooter in San Bernardino Terrorist Attack

News Release: California Man Agrees to Plead Guilty to Plotting Violent Attacks and Buying Firearms for Shooter in San Bernardino Terrorist Attack.


Former Town Administrator of Nahant and Saugus Sentenced for Filing False Tax Returns

News Release: BOSTON - The former town administrator of Nahant and Saugus was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Boston in connection with failing to report over $375,000 of his income on his federal tax returns from 2010 to 2013.


Former Town Administrator of Nahant and Saugus Sentenced for Filing False Tax Returns

News Release: BOSTON - The former town administrator of Nahant and Saugus was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Boston in connection with failing to report over $375,000 of his income on his federal tax returns from 2010 to 2013.


The Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates Women’s History Month with Photo Exhibit

News Release: TUPELO, MS - Many know the Old Trace for its history of rough and tough boatmen, also known as Kaintucks. Over 200 years ago, these men walked the entire trail now commemorated by the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway. The women, whotraveled and lived along the Old Trace, were just as tough as the...


Four Erie Residents Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S. and Food Stamp Fraud

News Release: ERIE, Pa. - Four residents of Erie, Pennsylvania have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and food stamp fraud, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.


California Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing IDs and U.S. Treasury Checks

News Release: California Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing IDs and U.S. Treasury Checks.


New York Man Sentenced for Attempted Robbery of Two Wausukee Banks

News Release: Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on Feb. 13, 2017, Ross A. Bertucci (age: 32) of New York State, was sentenced in Federal Court in Green Bay to 72 months in prison for the crime of attempted bank robbery in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a).


Preston County man is sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Warren Lee McDaniel, 43, of Albright, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 36 months incarceration for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen, announced.


New Jersey Man Guilty of Production of Child Pornography

News Release: HARRISBURG-The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Michael Janeski, age 38, of Edison, New Jersey, pleaded guilty on Feb. 13, 2017, before United States Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson to production of child pornography.


Nevada Man Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Prison For $5 Million Investment Fraud Scheme

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Nevada man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for defrauding investors out of more than $5 million, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.


Jefferson County Man Sentenced For Drug Violations

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A 34-year-old Beaumont, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Bronx Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For Production Of Child Pornography

News Release: Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that KELVIN ACOSTA was sentenced to 300 months in prison and supervised release for 10 years for producing child pornography. ACOSTA pled guilty on Sept. 26, 2016, before U.S. District Judge Paul A. Crotty, who also imposed today’s sentence. In imposing sentence, the Court characterized the defendant’s misconduct as the “most deplorable, depraved act that I can imagine.".


Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering, Money Laundering Charges; Admits Role in 2 Murders in 2011

News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that KEITH YOUNG, also known as “Capo," “Bapo" and “Poncho," 27, of Hamden. pleaded guilty yesterday before Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to federal racketeering and money laundering offenses, and admitted that he participated in two murders in 2011.


Dona Ana County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Conviction

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Guillermo Ortega, 44, of Las Cruces, N.M., was sentenced today in federal court to 120 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release for his conviction on drug trafficking and firearms charges.


Senegalese Man Sentenced For Passport Fraud

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Lanssana Soumare, age 55, of Senegal, was sentenced today to time served (49 days in jail) for passport fraud.


Chairman Johnson Opening Statement at Hearing on Social Security’s Representative Payee Program

News Release: “Good morning and welcome to the first of two joint Social Security and Oversight hearings on Social Security’s representative payee program.