News from June 2018
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON-A bipartisan group of lawmakers today introduced legislation to require the U.S. government to make an assessment of North Korea’s existing weapons of mass destruction (WMD) capabilities-its “baseline"-in advance of the Trump-Kim summit in Singapore. The North Korea Nuclear Baseline Act would...
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 (H.R. 8), bipartisan legislation that provides for improvements to the Nation’s ports, inland waterways, locks, dams, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water resources infrastructure that is essential to economic growth and American competitiveness. The bill passed by a vote of 408 to 2.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Angelina L. Cedeno, age 35, of Troy, New York, was sentenced today to 12 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, for distributing heroin in Albany County.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass-Stop by Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham on June 16 for a family-friendly celebration of Wampanoag culture and traditions. Meet artists from the Aquinnah and Mashpee Wampanoag communities for demonstrations of refined traditional skills, including cooking, pottery, scrimshaw, corn husk doll making, wampum belt weaving, and traditional games. Skills demonstrations will take place indoors and outdoors from 10 am to 12:30 pm.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A 40-year-old Beaumont, Texas man has been indicted and charged with federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: RIDGELAND, MS - The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on June 16, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes or bring a chair and stay awhile.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: (NEW YORK CITY) - Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James J. Hunt, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA") announced that DONQUE TYRELL, a/k/a “Polo Rell," was found guilty yesterday of...
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement after Committee Republicans rejected H.Res. 898, a Resolution of Inquiry sponsored by Ranking Member Thompson which would direct the Department of Homeland Security...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Newark man who was arrested following a domestic disturbance in which he discharged his weapon pleaded guilty today to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: PHOENIX - Yesterday, Ali Vahdani Pour, 28, an Iranian national, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Douglas Rayes to 137 days in prison. Pour had previously pleaded guilty to false swearing in an immigration matter.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: Seventy five years after their plane crashed on San Miguel Island, 12 members of a U.S. Army Air Forces bomber squadron will be honored for the first time.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Michael Hildebrand, 50, of Orchard Park, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer to assault within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States. The charge carries a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a fine of $5,000.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - United States District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced the former owner of a Prince George’s County liquor store, Shin Ja Lee, age 56, of Highland, Maryland, to twelve months and one day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for bribery, in a scheme involving alcoholic beverage licenses in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The defendant also was ordered to forfeit $242,945.43, and to pay an additional fine of $50,000.
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: I would like to thank the Chairman and his staff for their work on another successful omnibus. The Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus sent a clear message that Congress rejects Trump’s reckless budget proposals.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that DONQUE TYRELL, a/k/a “Polo Rell," was found guilty yesterday of murder in aid of racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, narcotics trafficking conspiracy, distributing narcotics near schools and playgrounds, ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: District Judge Claire V. Eagan sentenced Thomas Crawfish Mathews, 35, of Miami, to 10 years in prison followed by 7 years of supervised release for attempted enticement of a minor. Mathews must also pay special assessments in the amount of $5,100. Upon release from confinement, Mathews will be required to register as a sex offender.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: A Cleveland man was indicted for his role in three armed bank robberies.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, strongly suggests the public to be vigilant of numerous safety concerns when recreating on public lands adjacent to and north of Stead Airport in Washoe County, Nevada, due to activities related to the National Championship Air Races. This very important safety message is in the interest for both the participants and the public for the qualifying event on June 7 through June 10, 2018.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: Rome, NY - This past week, Dr. Michael ‘Bodhi’ Rogers from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ithaca College visited Fort Stanwix National Monument to 3D scan the hearth. The hearth is a unique archaeological feature from the fort's occupation. It was excavated during the reconstruction of the fort and has been on display for visitors since the park opened in 1976. The hearth is the only original element of the fort left in place and is a visitor favorite.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: Gettysburg National Military Park’s free summer interpretive program series begins on June 9 and offers visitors a chance to learn about the people and places that made history during the Battle of Gettysburg. Hike the fields of Pickett’s Charge, explore the rocky summit of Little Round Top, reflect on the words of the Gettysburg Address, and much more on these Ranger guided experiences. New offerings will appeal to first time and repeat visitors alike, such as.
