News from July 2017
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Zaylik Harrison, 21, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of sex trafficking of a minor, was sentenced to 135 months in prison and eight years supervised by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: Greenville, South Carolina---- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Dustin Gregory Martin, age 46, of Greenville, South Carolina, pled guilty Monday in federal court in Greenville, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, a violation of 18 U.S.C. 922(g). United States...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: HOUSTON ‐ A 32-year-old Pakistani national who resided in the local area has been ordered to federal prison following his convictions on six counts of mail fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. Babar Butt resided in multiple locations in Houston and Spring and operated an electronics export business, routinely shipping items to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: TEXARKANA, Texas - A 37-year-old Maud, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston.
By State Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON-Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement regarding the court-ordered arrest in Turkey of Idil Eser, Amnesty International’s Turkey country director, and other human-rights workers...
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District has prepared a Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the Washoe County School District (WCSD) Sun Valley School Campus Project. The project area is located in Sun Valley, north of Reno, in Washoe County. Public comments will be accepted through Aug. 15, 2017.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: Columbia, South Carolina -------- United States Attorney, Beth Drake, announced that Timothy Greer, age 52, of Slater, South Carolina, was sentenced yesterday to serve 36 months in federal prison for Possession of Child Pornography in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2252A(a)(5)(B).
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: Fort Myers, FL - U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Eric David Erdmann (45, Punta Gorda) to 21 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender. A federal jury found him guilty of the offense on March 23, 2017.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense Against Tech Support Fraud.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, SD - Ten years ago this month, seven black-footed ferrets were released in Wind Cave National Park, marking the first time in 30 years this endangered animal was observed in the park.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney=s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Quan Leroy Gross, age 44, of York, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon before United States District Court Judge Sylvia H. Rambo.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: Jacksonville, FL - Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow announces the return of a two-count federal indictment charging Jose Calderon-Fuentes (62, Jacksonville) with stealing more than $538,000 in government property, specifically veterans’ disability benefits. The indictment notifies Calderon-Fuentes that the government intends to forfeit the alleged proceeds of the fraud.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: Greenville, South Carolina---- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated that Anthony M. Valentine age 27, of Greenville, South Carolina, entered a guilty plea yesterday in federal court in Greenville to Possessing of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. § 924(c).
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: A bill expected on the House floor as soon as next week would address years of concerns and complaints from rural America when it comes to aviation issues. The 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act would benefit small and rural communities through improved airport infrastructure, ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - A sentencing date has been scheduled for a former Carbon County Deputy Sheriff who admitted during a hearing in federal court Wednesday that he used a county credit card to purchase items for his personal use.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: Bayfield, WI - Cat Island has been re-opened to visitor use. The island was temporarily closed on July 7 to ensure visitor safety due to bear activity and to allow park staff to monitor the area and, if possible, conduct active deterrence.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: Brought kilo-quantities into the Evansville area for distribution.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: Columbia, South Carolina -------- United States Attorney, Beth Drake, announced that Timothy Greer, age 52, of Slater, South Carolina, was sentenced yesterday to serve 36 months in federal prison for Possession of Child Pornography in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2252A(a)(5)(B).
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: Greenville, South Carolina---- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Fareed Abdul Jabar, age 33, of Georgia, pled guilty Monday in federal court in Greenville, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, a violation of 18 U.S.C. 922(g). United States District Court Judge...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2017
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Willie Tyler, age 65, formerly of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was convicted of witness tampering through physical force and murder for his role in a homicide in April 1992. The jury returned the verdicts after two-hours of deliberation after a four-day trial in Harrisburg before United States District Court Judge John E. Jones, III.
