News from May 2017
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Kevin Szura, 21, of Queens, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of, controlled substances and money laundering conspiracy, was sentenced to 34 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: FORT WORTH, Texas - Jake Lindsey Hardin, a/k/a “Cash," 33, was sentenced last week by U.S. District Judge John McBryde to 240 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: PORTLAND, Ore. - On May 8, 2017, Alfredo Pena-Lopez, aka Gerionda, 43, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Marco A. Hernández to 210 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute or possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine. Upon his release from prison, Pena-Lopez, who was in the United States without lawful authority, will be deported.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, AL - Acting United States Attorney Robert O. Posey of the Northern District of Alabama, and David Hyche, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announce that LUSION YOSHUA RICE, 31, of Birmingham, Alabama was sentenced to fifteen years in prison today for being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor imposed the sentence.
By Interior Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: RIDGELAND, MS - The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: St. Paul Accountant Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Long-Term Embezzlement Scheme.
By Interior Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MT - This summer, non-motorized, non-trailered watercraft will be permitted on Glacier National Park waters. Hand-propelled watercraft will be permitted on Lake McDonald and North Fork waters beginning May 15, and will be permitted on Two Medicine, St. Mary, and Many Glacier waters beginning June 1. This year, non-motorized watercraft will require an in-person inspection by National Park Service boat inspectors.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday today sentenced Darius Vashon Tolbert (38, Tampa) to four years and four months in federal prison for receiving stolen government property and for possessing stolen mail. As part of his sentence, the Court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $569,876.40 and ordered him to pay $151,971.80 in restitution to the Social Security Administration.
By Homeland Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: DETROIT - A Shelby Township, Michigan, man was arrested Friday following a three-month joint investigation that resulted in the seizure of drugs, ammunition and firearms. The investigation is being conducted jointly by the Michigan State Police Downriver Area Narcotics Organization (DRANO) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
By Commerce Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today announced a letter.pdf) to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price requesting he delay a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) workshop set to take place Tuesday and Wednesday of this week until the department can conduct a full conflict of interest review of organizations participating in the workshop who have extensive financial ties to opioid manufacturers.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that G. Steven Pigeon, 56, of Buffalo, NY, was charged by complaint with unlawfully soliciting a campaign contribution from a foreign national and conspiracy to commit such an offense. The charges carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
By Interior Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: Enjoy a special tour of architecturally significant homes in and around Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore on Saturday, May 13. Included on the tour are two Swedish historical homes: the Gust Lindstrom house and the restored Oscar/Irene Nelson site, two prefabricated enameled steel Lustron houses, the...
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Travis Jerome Jones, age 47, of Marietta, Pennsylvania, was indicted on May 3, 2017, by a federal grand jury on charges of armed bank robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and felon in possession of a firearm.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - Fifteen illegal aliens working under false identities have been arrested on charges out of the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting United States Attorney Brit Featherston today.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: Third Detroit-Area Physician Convicted in $17.1 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: Maryland Man Sentenced for Heroin Distribution.
By Interior Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: Salem, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Three Bears and Cedar Grove campgrounds, located in the Molalla River Recreation Corridor, will be temporarily closed to general camping this summer while maintenance crews complete needed restoration work at the sites. The campgrounds will remain available for use through a Special Recreation Permit for group camping events; the issuance of permits will be contingent upon needs of the scheduled work crews.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: Embezzled More Than $133,000. Carolyn McCain-Davis, 54, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, pleaded guilty on Friday to embezzling funds from a federal program while employed at Meharry Medical College (“MMC"), announced Jack Smith, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. According...
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - Acting United States Attorney Brit Featherston announced today that as part of a federal reentry initiative, the United States Attorney’s Office is working with Lamar University in Beaumont in a new and innovative program designed to reduce recidivism by improving employment outcomes for ex-offenders in the Beaumont Division of the Eastern District of Texas.
By DOJ Newswire | May 8, 2017
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Shukri Abdullah, age 44, of Albany, was sentenced today to 37 months in prison and fined $5,000 for possessing and intending to distribute synthetic cannabinoids.
