News from June 2018
By USDA Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
Release: Specifically, exhibitors with eight (8) or fewer pet animals, small exotic or wild mammals, and domesticated farm-type animals are exempt from AWA licensing. In addition, APHIS expanded the list of animals eligible for an existing exemption for dealers who maintain four (4) or fewer breeding females ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: Columbia, South Carolina ---- United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon stated that Richard Stewart, age 42, of Lancaster, SC, pled guilty on in federal court in Columbia, to Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g). United States Senior District Judge Cameron Currie, of Columbia, accepted the plea and will impose sentence after she has reviewed the presentence report which will be prepared by the U.S. Probation Office.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - An Asbury Park, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm while serving as the driver in a drive-by shooting in Asbury Park, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: St. Thomas, USVI - Former Department of Planning and Natural Resources Officer Gerald Mercer, 43, was found guilty by a jury in federal court on Thursday, May 31, 2018, before District Judge Curtis Gomez of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute not less than 50 and not more than 150 kilograms of cocaine, United States Attorney Gretchen Shappert announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - Tawnya Writesel, also known as Tawnya Rutan, 39, of Columbus, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to submit false claims for income tax refunds with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Writesel filed at least 100 false income tax returns in an attempt to receive more than half a million dollars in fraudulent tax returns.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A federal judge yesterday sentenced a Santa Barbara County man to 246 months’ incarceration for distribution of child pornography.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Joshua Zak, 40, of Buffalo NY, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography, before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five year in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.
By EPA Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would not address the legacy use and disposal of the known human carcinogen asbestos...
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to deny four petitions filed by the State of Delaware to reduce harmful emissions from power plants in upwind states...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: Defendant Admitted Role in Violence That Took Place Outside Northwest Washington Hotel.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA - A Philippi, West Virginia man has admitted to possessing a stolen firearm, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: Yesterday, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, ...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: MOOSE, WY-Several activities are taking place this summer in the Moose-Wilson Corridor to improve safety and the visitor experience. These activities include dust abatement, road grading and survey work.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - A West Chester University student has been charged with transporting, receiving and possessing child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain. The defendant was arrested this morning.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - James River Air Conditioning Company, located in Richmond, has agreed to pay $625,000 to the United States to settle a federal civil fraud lawsuit alleging that it underpaid its workers and submitted false certified payroll reports for work it performed on federal construction and renovation projects.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: BOSTON - An identified Boston gang member pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to distributing drugs in and around the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments in Jamaica Plain.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: New York Man Arrested and Charged with Extensive Cyberstalking Campaign.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: The FBI is Seeking Information From a Bank Robbery in North Miami Beach.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of the Interior along with the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will publish a new free booklet to help kids get hooked on fishing. Starting June 2, aspiring anglers can download the Junior Ranger “Let’s Go Fishing!" activity booklet, which will introduce them and their families to fishing and encourage healthy and responsible outdoor recreation.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - On June 9, 16 and 23, the Bureau of Land Management is sponsoring three free outdoor events in the Dripping Springs Natural Area and Prehistoric Trackways National Monument.
