News from July 2017
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Nicholas M. Signore, age 27, of Albany, New York, was sentenced today to 1 year and 1 day of imprisonment, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, for conspiring to distribute oxycodone in Albany County.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Detroit man involved with others in distributing heroin in the Huntington area in 2014 and 2015 pleaded guilty today to a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Bradley William McCutchen, 36, entered his guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Kevin L. Reese, age 28, a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, was sentenced on July 7, 2017, by Senior United States District Court Judge James M. Munley to serve 70 months’ imprisonment for mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: HOUSTON - A 45-year-old local man has been ordered to federal prison following his convictions of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to launder money, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. A federal jury convicted Oscar Benitez, of Conroe, Nov. 3, 2016, following one day of deliberations and three days of trial.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry awarded a five-year, $1.73 billion new contract to Stanford University to manage and operate SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA. The award continues Stanford’s record as contractor for the management and operations (M&O) contract for the laboratory, which has been operated by the University since its founding in 1962.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Third Degree Burglary was sentenced on July 6, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: Hawaii Man Arrested on Terrorism Charges.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: OAKLAND - Carrie Myles was sentenced today to 96 months in prison for transporting a 14-year-old girl from Oakland, Calif., to Las Vegas, Nev., for the purpose of making the girl available to engage in commercial sex acts, announced United States Attorney Brian J. Stretch and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge John F. Bennett. The sentence was handed down by the Honorable Haywood S. Gilliam, U.S. District Judge.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: Cape Cod National Seashore’s location makes it ideal for exploring diverse natural resources and habitats through water and beach-based recreational activities. In July and August join park rangers for guided canoe and kayak trips, surfcasting lessons, snorkel tours, beach yoga, and salt marsh explorations. Programs are held daily in locations from Eastham to Provincetown. Equipment is provided for all programs.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: AMARILLO, Texas - Kelly Neil Black, 24, of Fritch, Texas, appeared today in federal court before U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater and pleaded guilty to one count of transportation of child pornography, announced John Parker, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: Joon H. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI"), and James P. O’Neill, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD")...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: Portland, Maine: Acting United States Attorney Richard W. Murphy today announced that Brunswick Eye Care Associates, P.C. (“BECA") has entered into a civil settlement agreement with the United States and the State of Maine in which it will pay $16,343 to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: Washington, DC - Reps. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), sent a letter to the President’s Trustees and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requesting documents relating to President Donald J. Trump’s apparent conflicts of interest arising from his ownership of a stake in the nation’s largest government-subsidized residential property, Starrett City.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Stone Mountain, GA, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of interstate transportation of stolen vehicles, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center for an exciting weekend filled with events that takes you back to the past.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: DALLAS - Carolina Giselle Berrio, a/k/a “Carolina Slocum Berrio," “Karrie," 37, of Lafayette, Louisiana, was sentenced last week for her involvement in a “pill mill" operation, announced DEA Special Agent-in-Charge Clyde E. Shelley, Jr. and U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today shared an important message regarding H.R. 2430, the FDA Reauthorization Act (FDARA) of 2017, legislation to reauthorize FDA’s critically important user fee programs. Watch the video below to learn more about why this bill is a win for patients, drug and device manufacturers, and the millions of Americans who work in the health care industry.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the deadline for the annual Obed Wild and Scenic River photo contest has been extended to July 31, 2017. The park invites photographers to submit entries for an exhibit at the park visitor center. The NPS is looking for striking digital images highlighting...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: PITTSBURGH -A former resident of Clairton, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court, on July 7, 2017, to charges of bank robbery, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 10, 2017
News Release: On Saturday, July 22nd from 10 am to 3 pm, Valles Caldera National Preserve will celebrate its 17th birthday and its 10-year partnership with Los Amigos de Valles Caldera, the preserve’s official friends group.
