News published on Federal Newswire in May 2017

News from May 2017


The US Commerce Department published a four page proposed rule on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a five page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


District Man Sentenced for Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods

News Release: Defendant Sold Apparel and Accessories Through eBay Accounts.


Top House Judiciary Democrats Call on DOJ & FBI to Preserve Russia Investigation Documents & Materials Related to Comey Firing

News Release: Today, after President Donald Trump abruptly fired Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and House Judiciary Subcommittee Ranking Members Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Steve ...


DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In Tennessee

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennesseans participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) thirteenth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (NTBI) held on Saturday, April 29, 2017, turned in 24,594 pounds of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This amount exceeded the last take back event by 4,323 pounds.


Suspects Arrested, Charged for Two Eastern N.C. Guns Shop Burglaries

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announces two suspects have been arrested and formally charged in federal court in connection with the burglary of Tamz Guns & Ammo in Ahoskie, N.C., and Mackey’s Landing Firearms in Jamesville, N.C. Both are federal firearm licensees (FFL).


Johnson, McCaskill Ask DEA for Information Regarding Drug Diversion

News Release: Dear Acting Administrator Rosenberg: The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is continuing its work to help combat the ongoing opioid crisis that continues to destroy lives throughout the nation. As the chief federal law-enforcement agency responsible for enforcing the nation’s drug...


Two Convicted of Racketeering Offenses Related to Criminal Activities of Florencia 13 Street Gang Receive Lengthy Prison Terms

News Release: LOS ANGELES - Two key operatives of the Florencia 13 street gang who were convicted of racketeering and narcotics offenses following a trial last year have each been sentenced to over a decade in federal prison.


Reclamation Issues Snowmelt Forecast for North Platte River Basin

News Release: MILLS, Wyo. -- The Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation in Mills, Wyo., has prepared the May snowmelt runoff forecasts and operating plans for the North Platte River Basin. "We anticipate the North Platte Basin water contractors will have a full water supply this year," said Wyoming Area Manager, Carlie Ronca.


Former Corrections Officer Cadet in Alabama Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Handcuffed Man

News Release: Former Corrections Officer Cadet in Alabama Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Handcuffed Man.


News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District, has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Dixie Meadows Geothermal Development Project. The BLM is also seeking public input under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for the Project. This includes seeking information and identifying historic properties in or near the Project area. Public comments will be accepted through June 8, 2017.


Co-Owner of Nick’s Famous Roast Beef Sentenced for  Multi-Million Dollar Cash Skimming Scheme

News Release: BOSTON - The co-owner of Nick’s Famous Roast Beef in Beverly, Mass., was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for skimming nearly $6 million in cash receipts from the business over a six-year period and not reporting that cash as income on business and personal tax returns.


Charged With Trafficking Kilo Quantities Of Heroin In Vermont

News Release: MAY 09 - BURLINGTON, Vt. - Michael J. Ferguson Special Agent-in-Charge of the DEA’s New England Division, and the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that a federal grand jury returned a Second Superseding Indictment charging Javier Pallamps-Fernandez, aka “Javi," ...


News Release: LOS ANGELES - Two key operatives of the Florencia 13 street gang who were convicted of racketeering and narcotics offenses following a trial last year have each been sentenced to over a decade in federal prison.


News Release: A 67-year-old resident of Napa, California was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to five years in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes. TERRANCE L. COSGROVE pleaded guilty in December 2016 to two counts of wire fraud and one count of mail fraud for a series of embezzlements...


News Release: ATLANTA - Georgians participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) thirteenth National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative held on Saturday, April 29, 2017, turned in 9,635 pounds of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This amount exceeded the last take back event by 1,105 pounds.


News Release: Two Former Executives of Foreign Defense Contractor Plead Guilty to Fraud in International Navy Corruption Scandal.


News Release: ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of wire fraud and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.


Hatch, Wyden to Hold Finance Hearing on CHRONIC Care Act

News Release: WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) will convene a hearing on Tuesday, May 16, to examine the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 and ways to improve health outcomes for...