News from June 2018
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: SCRANTON-The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Antonio Perez, age 46, of Hazleton, was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment and three years on supervised release on June 28, 2018, by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion for distributing heroin.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans today sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding its Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and the management, treatment, and reunification of unaccompanied alien children (UAC).
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: James Burkhart’s conspiracy reaped nearly $19.4 million in fraud and kickbacks, funding.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open year round. During July the Monument is open.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: Pecos, NM: To celebrate the debut of our new Junior Ranger Activity Booklet, Pecos National Historical Park will host a free Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Families and children of all ages are invited to participate in fun, family-friendly events and earn their Junior Ranger badges and patches. Please note that space is limited for story time and the bug presentation; reservations must be made by calling 505-757-7241.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for robbing five banks throughout April and June 2017.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A California man was arrested today in Los Angeles on charges of threatening to kill the family of Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, for Pai’s role in repealing regulations relating to net neutrality.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: ASHLAND, Ky. - The U.S. Attorney’s Office has filed a civil lawsuit against an Ashland addiction treatment specialist, Dr. Rose O. Uradu, and her substance abuse treatment center, Ultimate Care Medical Services, LLC d/b/a Ultimate Treatment Center, alleging that they defrauded the both Medicare and Medicaid programs, and that they violated the Controlled Substances Act.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - Dry conditions and weather forecasts for high temperatures, little rain and dry air will create moderate wildfire danger across Arkansas throughout the July 4th holiday. With firework displays planned between now through the following weekend, the Arkansas Agriculture Department’s Arkansas Forestry Commission (AFC) advises residents to use caution and closely monitor for outdoor burning and sparks from firework displays.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tomorrow, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) will join Washington Post Live to discuss the six-month checkpoint since tax reform was signed into law. The Post’s Robert Costa will sit down with Chairman Brady for an in-depth interview on where we are now, and what’s next on tax reform.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned an 18-count indictment today against Arlina Alexander-Zaplutus, 50, formerly of Elk Grove, charging her with making false statements in bankruptcy cases, and falsification of documents in bankruptcy, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans today sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding its Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and the management, treatment, and reunification of unaccompanied alien children (UAC).
By Interior Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: RENO, Nev.-The Bureau of Land Management issued a statewide fire prevention order aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires by prohibiting the use of fireworks and certain types of ammunition and targets for shooting.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON - Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex M. Azar III, announced yesterday the largest ever health care fraud enforcement action involving 601 charged defendants across 58 federal districts, including 165 doctors, nurses and other licensed...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - At a formal investiture ceremony held today at the James A. Byrne United States Courthouse, U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain took the Oath of Office as the 39th United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Mr. McSwain was nominated by President Donald Trump on Dec. 20, 2017, and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on March 20, 2018; he assumed office on April 6, 2018.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: The United States Attorney, Richard W. Moore, announces that, Jaquail Busby, a 26 year old resident of Mobile, Alabama was sentenced to 240 months of incarceration for a carjacking that occurred on January, 5 2017, a carjacking that occurred on April 13, 2017, and separate convictions for possession of a firearm in furtherance of each carjacking. He was also ordered to pay $21,000.00 in restitution to Easy Money Store located on Dauphin Island Parkway in Mobile, Alabama.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached settlement agreements with Ibiza Restaurant (“Ibiza") and Mangos, LLC (“Mangos") in Hamden, to resolve allegations that Ibiza was not operating in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA"). Ibiza leases its premises from Mangos.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: If you’ve registered a commercial drone, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to hear from you.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: (SEATTLE) - A Canadian national who was extradited in January 2018 in connection with a 2008-2009 international drug smuggling scheme, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to seven years in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Colin Hugh Martin, ...
By DOE Newswire | Jun 29, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate yesterday passed five Energy and Commerce Committee bills aimed at boosting our nation’s energy infrastructure and improving energy efficiency. The bills now head to President Trump’s desk for his signature.
