News from April 2018
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: United States Attorney R. Trent Shores announced today the results of the April 2017B Federal Grand Jury.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the Trump administration formalizing the One Federal Decision Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The memorandum establishes a coordinated and timely process for environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: United States Attorney Charles E. Peeler announces that Belinda Harris, age 33, of Valdosta, GA; Cynthia Clarkston, age 38, of Valdosta, GA; and Susie Hall Sherman, age 46, formerly of Valdosta, GA, all entered guilty pleas in U.S. District Court April 4, 2018 before Senior District Court Judge Hugh...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: The National Park Service is inviting public comment on initial ideas developed as part of a planning effort for the Mt. Wanda Unit of John Muir National Historic Site. Mt. Wanda is a 330-acre part of the historic Martinez ranch where John Muir lived. At Mt. Wanda, visitors can walk in John Muir’s footsteps...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A New York man who took part in drug conspiracy between 2016 and 2017 pled guilty today in federal court in Huntington, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Karl Nesly Lamerique, 31, entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute heroin and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. United States Attorney Stuart commended the work of the Huntington FBI Drug Task Force and the United States Postal Inspection Service.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The former administrator of the Pettis County Ambulance District was sentenced in federal court today for embezzling more than $227,000 from the district.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa - On April 5, 2018, a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Iowa charged Matthew James Howard with threats against a federal judge and mailing a threatening communication, announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum. This case is being prosecuted by Southern District of Iowa...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - In support of the Administration’s priority to promote America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management, Rock Springs Field Office released the environmental assessment for the Sweetwater Solar Energy Facility today, opening a 15-day public comment period. The Sweetwater Solar project is the first solar project proposed on BLM-managed public lands in Wyoming.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: ST. LOUIS - Matt Barden, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the St. Louis Division Office, today announced that Robert “Bobby" Whitenack, 37, a convicted felon from Westside, Iowa, was convicted on the charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: APRIL 9, 2018 - The U.S. Census Bureau moved into the next phase of the 2018 Census Test today in Providence County, R.I., when it started hand-delivering questionnaires to about 1,800 households. More than 260,000 households in Providence County have already received mailed requests to respond to the census test.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today issued the following statement after the heads of several agencies, including EPA, DOE, and FERC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to streamline the permitting process for infrastructure projects.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: PRICE, Utah - In support of the Administration’s priority to promote America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office seeks public comment on an environmental assessment for the Horsebench Natural Gas Development Project, located 36 miles north of Price, Utah. This announcement initiates a 14-day public comment period.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: BOSTON - A leader of MS-13’s Enfermos Criminales Salvatrucha clique was sentenced today in federal court in Boston.
By State Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON-Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement regarding the reported chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime in Syria...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: Jefferson Area Victim Assistance Coalition to Host Community Day near Sprint Pavilion.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: PHOENIX - On April 6, 2018, Philip Anthony Osife, 28, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi to 25 years in prison. Osife had previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. On March 23, 2017, Osife shot one victim twice in the face, and he...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: BOSTON - Twin brothers from Hyannis were charged in federal court in Boston with being felons in possession of firearms and ammunition.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A Richmond man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the Mosby Court public housing community.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: PHOENIX - On April 6, 2018, Philip Anthony Osife, 28, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi to 25 years in prison. Osife had previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. On March 23, 2017, Osife shot one victim twice in the face, and he...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced the seizure of Backpage.com, the Internet’s leading forum for prostitution ads, including ads depicting the prostitution of children. Additionally, seven individuals have been charged in a 93-count federal indictment with the crimes of conspiracy to...
