News published on Federal Newswire in August 2018

News from August 2018


News Release: SALT LAKE CITY-The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is initiating a 90-day comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Monument Management Plans (MMPs) for the Indian Creek and Shash Jáa Units of the Bears Ears National Monument. A notice of availability will be published in...


Beaumont Residents Guilty in Federal Drug Trafficking Case

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - The final six defendants in a Jefferson County drug trafficking conspiracy have pleaded guilty to violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.


Jury Convicts Saratoga County Man of Lying During Attempt to Buy a Gun

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - A jury voted yesterday to convict Michael Bramer, Jr., age 32, of Saratoga County, New York, of providing a false statement to a licensed dealer in connection with the attempted purchase of a firearm.


United States Attorney Announces the Appointment of Two New Federal Prosecutors

News Release: RALEIGH - United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced the appointment of two new federal prosecutors.


News Release: In San Antonio today, United States District Judge Xavier Rodriguez sentenced Texas Mexican Mafia (TMM) members Jesse Santibanez and Alfredo Cardona to life in federal prison for their roles in the murder of Balcones Heights Police Officer Julian Pesina in 2014, announced United States Attorney John...


Madison Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Gun Crime

News Release: MADISON, WIS. -- Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Dominique Gaunichaux, 21, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William Conley to two years in federal prison, followed by a three-year term of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Gaunichaux pleaded guilty to this charge on May 9, 2018.


Kahuku Unit Extends Hours and Programs

News Release: Hawaii National Park, HI - Starting Wed., Aug. 15, the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will extend its operating hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., adding an additional hour each day Wednesday through Sunday. Entrance and all programs are free. Kahuku is closed on Monday and Tuesday.


News Release: Had Previously Attempted To Gain Lawful Permanent Resident Status.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - An Ohio resident pleaded guilty in federal court to charge of conspiracy, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Troy Man Admits to Cocaine and Crack Conspiracy

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Tyrone D. Marshall, age 37, of Troy, New York, pled guilty today to conspiring to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine in Albany and Rensselaer Counties.


Two District Men Found Guilty of Charges in Crime Spree in the District of Columbia and Maryland

News Release: Defendants Stole Car and Committed Armed Robberies, Then Crashed Vehicle in Northeast Washington.


Rutland Woman Sentenced To 24 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin

News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated today that Megan Harpp, 26, of Rutland, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Geoffrey Crawford to 24 months imprisonment. Harpp previously pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin. Judge Crawford also sentenced Harpp to three years of supervised release, which will begin when Harpp is released from jail.


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - A jury voted yesterday to convict Michael Bramer, Jr., age 32, of Saratoga County, New York, of providing a false statement to a licensed dealer in connection with the attempted acquisition of a firearm.


News Release: FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim.


News Release: FBI, Navajo Nation Seek Public's Help Investigating Shiprock Man's Death.


Boonville Man Found Guilty at Trial of Producing and Possessing Child Pornography

News Release: Pornography of female teen found on his cell phone.


News Release: OXFORD, MS. William C. Lamar, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, and Christopher Freeze, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Mississippi, announced today that the Sheriff of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, has been arrested on federal narcotics trafficking and extortion charges.


Foreign Military Training and DoD Engagement Activities of Interest, 2017-2018

Release: Foreign Military Training in Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018.


News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - For the third consecutive year, two Savannah River Site (SRS) prime contractors won the state of South Carolina’s Palmetto Shining Star Safety Award for exemplary safety performance.