News published on Federal Newswire in January 2018

News from January 2018


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Framing Company For Safety Hazards

News Release: PIKE ROAD, AL - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited an Auburn-based framing contractor for exposing employees to fall and eye safety hazards. The company, Omar Garcia, faces proposed penalties of $113,073.


News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that SHAQUILLE RICHARDSON, 23, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to federal robbery and firearm charges.


San Pedro House to be temporarily closed for roof repairs

News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is temporarily closing the San Pedro House to perform necessary roof repairs during the week of Feb. 7, with work taking up to four weeks to complete. All other areas outside of the safety fence will remain open to the public.


Clearwater Property Manager Pleads Guilty To Equity Skimming And Bankruptcy Fraud Charges

News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that Michael Rubino (59, Clearwater) today pleaded guilty to a criminal information charging him with one count of equity skimming and one count of bankruptcy fraud. He faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison for each count. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that RUBEN GONZALEZ, 39, of New Haven, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven to 77 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for his role in a heroin trafficking ring.


February 2018 Activities at the Monument

News Release: Activities Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in February.


Canadian Man Suspected Of Transporting Drugs Across The Border Arrested On Marijuana Charge

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Alexander Maizels, 48, of Ontario, Canada, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 100 kilograms or more of marijuana. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years and a $5,000,000.


Explore Yoeme (Yaqui) Culture

News Release: Explore Yoeme (Yaqui) cultural traditions at Tumacácori National Historical Park on Sunday, February 11 during the park’s Ian Yoem Weyeme (“Yoeme Ways of Today") celebration. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., craft demonstrators will be on the grounds carving traditional Yaqui masks, making maso puusim (ojo...


News Release: HOUSTON - A local man has been taken into custody following the return of an indictment alleging a total of eight tax crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.


Chairman Royce Announces Cyber Diplomacy Hearing

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the committee will convene a hearing at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, entitled “U.S. Cyber Diplomacy in an Era of Growing Threats.".


East St. Louis Tax Preparer Sentenced to Prison for Preparation of False Tax Returns

News Release: Evelyn Johnson, 56, of East St. Louis, Illinois was sentenced to serve eighteen months in prison following her conviction for 29 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false federal tax returns, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. Following her release from prison Johnson will serve one year of supervised release.


News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Hollie Jo Exline, of Dellslow, West Virginia, was sentenced today to time served and six months home detention, to be followed by six months of supervised release, for a drug distribution charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.


Final signed document for Arvin-Edison Water Storage District efforts to increase surface water use

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation signed a Finding of No Significant Impact for an Environmental Assessment on awarding federal funds to Arvin-Edison Water Storage District from the Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants program.


FBI Statement on HPSCI Memo

News Release: FBI Statement on HPSCI Memo. The FBI takes seriously its obligations to the FISA Court and its compliance with procedures overseen by career professionals in the Department of Justice and the FBI. We are committed to working with the appropriate oversight entities to ensure the continuing integrity of...


Former New York City Buildings Inspector Sentenced to 18 Months’ Imprisonment for Extortion Conspiracy

News Release: Defendant Steered Business to His Partner in a Construction Company.


News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced that late Tuesday afternoon, a federal jury found Edward McLarnon, 69, of Malden, Massachusetts, guilty of receiving firearms with intent to commit murder, as well as three related weapons and explosive charges, after a six-day trial.


FBI New Haven and Yale University Police Department Announce Third Annual Future Law Enforcement Youth Academy

News Release: FBI New Haven and Yale University Police Department Announce Third Annual Future Law Enforcement Youth Academy.


Mobile County Woman Receives 5 Years Probation and Ordered to Pay $45,120.07 Restitution to Social Security Administration and Alabama Medicaid Agency

News Release: The United States Attorney, Richard W. Moore, announces that Tamara Wallace, a 43 year old, resident of Mobile, Alabama was sentenced today to five (5) years of probation and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $31,308.00 to the Social Security Administration and $13,812.07 the State of Alabama Medicaid Agency.


Pittsburgh Man Charged with December Robbery of First National Bank in Mt. Washington

News Release: PITTSBURGH - One resident of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on a charge of bank robbery, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: BOSTON - Two Boston-area investment advisors were charged today in federal court in Boston with using their clients’ funds to make their own investments and to pay personal expenses.