News from August 2018
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: ELIZABETH CITY - The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced that, DAMIEN LAMONTE BROWN, a/k/a “Dame," 36, of New Bern, NC, was convicted in federal court following a two day jury trial before United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle.
By DOL Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: ST. JOHNS, FL - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Coastal Roofing Inc. for exposing employees to fall and other hazards at a St. Johns, Florida, worksite. The Jacksonville-based roofing company faces $105,283 in proposed penalties.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Shawn Bunnell, 35, of Utica, New York, pled guilty today to ten counts of transportation of child pornography via the internet and one count of possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith, Kevin M. Kelly, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: Springdale, UT- A rockfall came down on Hidden Canyon Trail on Tuesday, August 28. Nine visitors were temporarily trapped behind the rockfall. No one was injured. Zion’s Search and Rescue team, along with the help of the Grand Canyon helicopter crew, shorthauled the nine visitors safely out of canyon.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Paterson, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 151 months in prison for robbing a TD Bank in Paterson in June 2017 and an Investors Bank in Clifton, New Jersey, in July 2017, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: HOUSTON - Houston-based Waste Management of Texas has agreed to forfeit more than $5.5 million and perform remedial measures for a documented pattern and practice of hiring illegal aliens at the company’s Afton, Texas, location.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: ATLANTA - Zachary Adam Johnson, a former postal employee, has been arraigned on federal charges for allegedly burglarizing a post office, stealing mail, and negotiating forged checks. Johnson was indicted by a federal grand jury on Aug. 16, 2018.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: MADISON, WIS. -- Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. (MPI), and Chris Theisen, 43, production manager at MPI, Janesville, Wisconsin, entered guilty pleas and were sentenced today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: Defendant Worked as Personal Care Aide, Submitted Timesheets For Work That Never Was Performed.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: The Howe Ridge Fire: A cool and overcast weather pattern has continued to moderate fire activity on the Howe Ridge Fire. The fire is backing and creeping in isolated areas near Camas Creek and smoldering in the northern perimeter. Fire activity is expected to increase today, with a warmer, drying weather...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that two men involved in trafficking narcotics in central Connecticut were sentenced today in Hartford federal court. U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant sentenced LEONEL QUIROS, also known as “Haze," 34, of New Britain...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Bruce Piaso, 37, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation from To’hajiilee, N.M., was sentenced today in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., to three years of probation for his conviction on a misdemeanor assault charge.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A former broker and investment adviser today admitted stealing millions of dollars from his clients in order to pay for personal expenses, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
By DOE Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) held its annual Secretary’s Honor Awards and Presidential Rank Awards ceremony at DOE Headquarters. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry spoke at the event, recognizing the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling DOE’s mission and serving the Nation.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: HONOLULU - Ikaika Erik Kang, 35, a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army stationed at Schofield Barracks, pleaded guilty today in federal court to four counts of attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Kang was...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: Yosemite National Park announces that Glacier Point Road will reopen to all vehicles at 8:00 am on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Bruce Piaso, 37, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation from To’hajiilee, N.M., was sentenced today in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., to three years of probation for his conviction on a misdemeanor assault charge.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: * Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel room renovation begins September 4, 2018. Hotel rooms will be unavailable as of September 3. All other lodging and services remain open until Oct. 14, 2018.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: PHOENIX - Yesterday, Joseph Alexander Dashee, 26, of Tempe, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell to 17 years’ imprisonment to be followed by lifetime supervised release for distribution of child pornography and abusive sexual contact. Dashee previously pleaded guilty to distribution of child pornography and abusive sexual contact. Dashee will also be required to register as a sex offender.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 29, 2018
News Release: U.S. Attorney Alex Tse and FBI Special Agent In Charge John F. Bennett Urge The Public To Report Fraud To The North Bay Disaster Fraud Task Force.
