News published on Federal Newswire in June 2017

News from June 2017


Family Film Series Returns to Fort Stanwix

News Release: Rome, NY - “Family Films at the Fort" returns on to Fort Stanwix National Monument on Friday, June 30. This event series takes place every Friday evening on the park lawn from June 30 through July 21. Films being shown this year include ones that were filmed in national parks and some that highlight the mission of the National Park Service through their stories. All movies begin at 8:45 p.m. and are free to attend.


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Carlos Gerardo Blanco, 27, and Henry Polin Morales III, 21, both of Bakersfield, pled guilty today to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and DEA Special Agent-in-Charge John J. Martin announced.


Wichita Man Used Stolen Identities To Take Out Car Loans

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - A Wichita man pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges of using stolen identities to obtain car loans, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.


News Release: FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Three men were arrested Thursday on state charges following a multi-agency undercover operation targeting individuals suspected of soliciting sex from juveniles involved in prostitution.


Albuquerque Felon Sentenced to Seven Years for Unlawfully Possessing Firearm and Ammunition

News Release: Defendant Prosecuted under Federal “Worst of the Worst" Anti-Violence Initiative.


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Two Marshall County residents and an Ohio man are named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Wheeling, West Virginia on June 6, 2017, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen announced.


Presidio Visitor Center California Heritage Council Award

News Release: The Presidio Trust, National Park Service and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy were honored by the California Heritage Council (CHC) with an Award of Recognition for the adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of Building 210, the William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center.


High Speed Flight from Border Patrol Checkpoint Leads to Stint in Federal Prison

News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 35-year-old resident of San Antonio was ordered to federal prison following his conviction of fleeing or evading checkpoint operated by a federal law enforcement agency, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez and Acting Assistant Chief Patrol Agent Jose Martinez of the Laredo Sector Border Patrol. Mike Ramirez pleaded guilty Feb. 7, 2017.


News Release: Missing Charlotte Teen Recovered in Georgia.


News Release: Buffalo National River, Harrison, AR - With summer’s arrival, the upper district of Buffalo National River has dropped to a level that is favorable for removing litter and large debris from the riverbanks and gravel bars. The Buffalo National River Partners, in partnership with the National Park Service, will host a river cleanup from Hasty Access to Carver on Friday, July 7, beginning at 9:00 AM.


Multiple Incidents Including Highline Rescue Today  In Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: Yesterday, Saturday, June 24, was a busy day for Rocky Mountain National Park’s Search and Rescue Team members. One of the incidents was resolved this morning, when an 18-year-old male was rescued via a highline operation across the Roaring River above the Alluvial Fan.


News Release: Two Canton men were indicted for federal firearms violations, said Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja.


Portage County Man Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Distributing Child Pornography

News Release: A Portage County man was indicted on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, and receiving, distributing and possessing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, said Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja.


News Release: A Youngstown man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for selling heroin that resulted in a fatal overdose, said Acting U.S> Attorney David A. Sierleja and Stephen D. Anthony, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Cleveland Office.


Sister and brother from Willoughby indicted for a conspiracy to distribute marijuana

News Release: A sister and brother from Willoughby were indicted for a conspiracy to distribute marijuana, said Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja.


A Look Ahead—June 26-30

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events...


News Release: Dear President Trump: We write to you ahead of the upcoming visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urge you to prioritize the elimination of Indian trade and investment barriers that significantly harm American businesses and workers. While Indian businesses continue to benefit from open U.S. markets,...


Portage County man indicted for sexual exploitation of a child and distributing child pornography

News Release: A Portage County man was indicted on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, and receiving, distributing and possessing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, said Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja.


Canton Men Indicted for Firearms Violations

News Release: Two Canton men were indicted for federal firearms violations, said Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja.


News Release: A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Arelio Martinez-Perez, 37, of Guatemala, for re-entering the United States illegally after being deported, said David A. Sierleja, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.