News published on Federal Newswire in April 2018

News from April 2018


Crater Lake National Park Changes Entrance Fee to Address Infrastructure Needs

News Release: The National Park Service announced on Thursday Crater Lake National Park will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. The park fees will be increased incrementally. Effective May 13, 2018 the entrance fees to...


News Release: A Cleveland man was indicted for the armed robbery on a bank on Chester Avenue last year.


News Release: In San Antonio this morning, authorities arrested four individuals for their alleged role in the robbery of a San Antonio pawn shop yesterday, announced United States Attorney John F. Bash; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Fred J. Milanowski, Houston Division; and, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus.


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Stephanie Lee Kenyon, of Manchester, New Hampshire, has admitted to identity fraud, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.


News Release: Today, Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) of the House Judiciary Committee released the following statement after Inspector General (IG) Michael Horowitz from the Justice Department (DOJ) released his report on former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe...


News Release: Washington, DC - House and Senate Democratic Committee health leaders called on the Trump Administration to withdraw a proposed rule that would encourage the sale of junk health plans that will undermine consumer protections, sabotage the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces, and expose consumers to...


Tonawanda Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Child Pornography

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Dakkar Young, 23, of Tonawanda, NY, pleaded guilty to distribution of child pornography, before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The charge carries a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.


Cleveland Man Charged with Armed Robbery of Cleveland Bank

News Release: A Cleveland man was indicted for the armed robbery on a bank on Chester Avenue last year.


BLM approves mineral material sampling proposal in Fremont County

News Release: CANON CITY, Colo. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office announced its decision approving a hard rock mineral materials sampling proposal in the Parkdale area as part of a mineral materials sale application.


News Release: Grand Canyon, AZ- Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate the 48th anniversary of Earth Day during National Park Week fee-free day on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Visitors can participate in Grand Canyon's Earth Day celebration at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center Plaza near Mather Point from 10 am to 2 pm. All Earth Day activities are free and open to the public.


News Release: In San Antonio this morning, authorities arrested four individuals for their alleged role in the robbery of a San


Arrest Made in Eastern North Carolina Synthetic Drug Case

News Release: RALEIGH - The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announces the arrest of Akram Abdel-Aziz, 50, on drug related charges.


BLM Ely District thins pinion-juniper to reduce fire risk and improve land health

News Release: ELY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management Ely District’s fuels management team is thinning pinion-juniper on public lands in south Steptoe Valley to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk and improve wildlife habitat.


Dallas Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Drug Offense

News Release: FORT WORTH, Texas - Arnoldo Morfin-Arias, aka “Efrain Arias" and “Pollo," 44, of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge John McBryde to Life in federal prison following his guilty plea in November 2017 to one count of conspiring to traffic in methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox of the Northern District of Texas.


News Release: Victim Was Only 9 Years Old When Sexual Abuse Began.


News Release: Memphis, TN - One of 16 alleged Gangster Disciples members and associates indicted on racketeering charges in May 2016 pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy. Acting Assistant Attorney General John P. Cronan of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant of the Western Division ...


News Release: Fruita, CO - The National Park Service (NPS) announced yesterday that many sites would be increasing their entrance fees. Colorado National Monument entrance fees will not be increased this summer based on the 2016 civic engagement process. The entrance fees to the monument will remain $15 per vehicle, $10 per motorcycle or $5 per person. The annual park pass is $40.


News Release: Defendant Entered the U.S. on an H1B Non-immigrant Visa.


USDA Seeks Applications for Technology Grants to Expand Access to Health Care and Education in Rural Areas

News Release: Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to use broadband e-Connectivity to improve access to health care and educational services in rural communities.


News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that CARLOS ROMAN, also known as “Frizz," 38, of Middletown, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for his role in a central Connecticut cocaine and crack cocaine trafficking ring.