News published on Federal Newswire in August 2018

News from August 2018


News Release: Location of Origin: Northwest of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park, approximately 9 miles from West Glacier, MT.


News Release: For Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime and Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin.


Shelton Resident Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Defrauding Owner of Stamford Ice Skating Rink

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MARK J. ZITO, 55, of Shelton, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 21 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for defrauding the owner of a Stamford ice skating facility that he managed.


News Release: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today signed on to a letter sent to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Kevin McIntrye urging FERC to approve pending liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project applications in a timely manner, and seeking information regarding FERC’s approval process and the agency’s available resources.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Emergency Order of Revocation of the repair station certificate that authorizes Sensenich Propeller Service, Inc., to operate in North Windham, Conn.


FBI and JPSO Investigating Capital One Bank Robbery Located at 3050 Severn Avenue

News Release: FBI and JPSO Investigating Capital One Bank Robbery Located at 3050 Severn Avenue.


NIST Awards $4 Million for 2018 Small Businesses Innovation Research Program

News Release: GAITHERSBURG, Md.-The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $4 million in grants to 21 small businesses to support innovative technology development.


Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to Access Device Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: Gulfport, Miss. - Ricardo Arcanjo Ramos, age 37, an illegal alien and a former citizen of Brazil, pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to one count of access device fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Jere T. Miles, Special Agent in Charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans.


News Release: CONCORD - Everton Ellis, 41, of Yonkers, New York, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


News Release: Bangor, Maine: United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced that Richard R. Hemingway, 22, of Ludlow, Maine, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to providing false information to a federal firearms licensee (“FFL") and filling out a false Firearms Transaction Record during the purchase of two firearms. Hemingway was indicted in June 2018.


“Tacony Dungeon” Defendant Jean McIntosh Sentenced to 40 Years Imprisonment

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that Jean McIntosh, 38, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 40 years imprisonment by United States District Judge Cynthia Rufe. McIntosh previously pleaded guilty to a multi-count indictment arising from the defendant’s...


News Release: Law enforcement seized four kilograms of suspected heroin during arrest.


DEA Announces 5,456 drug-related overdose deaths in Pennsylvania in 2017

News Release: MEDIA ADVISORY. PHILADELPHIA - Jon Wilson, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Philadelphia Field Division, announced today that 5,456 drug-related overdose deaths[1] were reported by coroners and medical examiners in Pennsylvania for 2017. This number represents a rate of...


NIST Details Steps to Keep Buildings Functioning After Natural Hazards

News Release: After an earthquake, hurricane, tornado or other natural hazard, it’s considered a win if no one gets hurt and buildings stay standing. But an even bigger victory is possible: keeping those structures operational. This outcome could become more likely with improved standards and codes for the construction of residential and commercial buildings, according to a new report recently delivered to the U.S. Congress by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).


Night Sky Programs

News Release: We have not one but two great night sky programs coming up! On August 25th - a full moon tour and on September 1st a Dark Sky Astronomy program. Explore the beauty of Fort Union National Monument beneath the glowing light of a full moon as the prairie takes on a new identity. Join park rangers Saturday...


News Release: PHOENIX - On Aug. 20, 2018, Christopher Cortines, 26, of Santa Fe, N.M. and a member of the San Idelfonso Pueblo Tribe, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi to 40 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Cortines had previously pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter.


News Release: Defendant stole money from six different northern California banks within seven weeks.


News Release: BOSTON - A Lawrence man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a widespread fentanyl trafficking organization.


Local Man Sentenced for Drive-By Shooting Conspiracy to Distribute Synthetic Narcotics

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 19-year-old Corpus Christi resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids and discharging a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking offense, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Moises Alvarado pleaded guilty May 16, 2018.


News Release: Celebrate the Dignity and Importance of Labor, 1840s style.