News from June 2017
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that William Padovani, 36, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge William M. Skretny to narcotics conspiracy. The charge carries a minimum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum of 40 years.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 35-year-old San Antonio man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. Carlos Pena pleaded guilty May 1, 2017.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: DALLAS - A 27 year-old Dallas, Texas, man, Francisco Turrubiartes, who pleaded guilty in April 2016 to one count of production of child pornography, was sentenced this morning by U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade to 240 months in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission is partnering with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa, and other local agencies, in hosting “The Overlooked Workforce: A Community Discussion" on June 29, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m., at the downtown library. The United States Attorney’s Office will facilitate a reentry simulation activity beginning at 1:00 p.m.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: EMINENCE, MO: Ozark National Scenic Riverways and the Shannon County Museum will host a Celebration of the River Community at Round Spring on Sunday, July 2, at the picnic pavilion located next to the spring branch. At 4:00 p.m.Interpretive Rangers will be available to provide a short tour of the Round...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: ATLANTA - Kevin Ray Williamson has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for a string of six armed bank robberies that began on February 4, 2016, and continued until September 8, 2016.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: The National Park Service proposes increasing the entrance fee to Devils Tower National Monument. In January, 2017, after civic engagement and receiving public support, Devils Tower National Monument raised entrance fees to the Fee Model Group #1 level of the National Park Service (NPS) fee pricing model.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: Grand Canyon, AZ- After nearly 100 years since its opening, Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery will close to new burials due to lack of space. Although the cemetery is closed to new plots, some burials may continue for individuals with a spouse or immediate family already interred in the cemetery.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: Memphis, TN - Two members of the violent “Gangster Disciples" street gang were sentenced to federal prison. Lawrence J. Laurenzi, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentences today.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: EASTERN IDAHO- The Fourth of July weekend is around the corner, and the desire to buy and light fireworks is growing. Firefighters in eastern Idaho urge Idaho residents to use fireworks legally, appropriately and wisely.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: Over 60 Baltimore City organizations will be on hand to provide access to services for those with criminal records.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Ian Nigel Page, 44, of Crownsville, Maryland, pled guilty to making an unlawful firearm, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen, announced.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) announced today that 14 businesses will be provided nuclear energy vouchers worth approximately $4.2 million to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies. This follows an earlier announcement by the U.S. Department...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today that Kenneth Chapman (62), formerly of Kingston, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: DALLAS - Bruce Kevin Hawkins, 52, of Desoto, Texas, appeared in federal court on June 20, 2017 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver and pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: DENVER - A South Carolina man was sentenced last week to 30 years in federal prison for coercing an enticing six Colorado minors to produce child pornography.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: BIRMINGHAM - A federal judge today sentenced the former controller for a Birmingham-based fitness center franchise and a subsequent retail store to 1½ years in prison for defrauding the companies out of more than $100,000, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Robert O. Posey and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge David W. Archey.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Two Virginia residents are named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Elkins, West Virginia on June 20, 2017, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen announced.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: Washington, DC - The House of Representatives today passed four bills that were approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee earlier this Congress.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2017
News Release: LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Louisville man was sentenced Thursday, June 22, 2017, in United States District Court, by United States District Judge David J. Hale, to 97 months in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for receiving child pornography announced United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr.
