News published on Federal Newswire in May 2018

News from May 2018


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


OSHA Schedules Meeting to Request Comments on Whistleblower Issues in the Railroad and Trucking Industries

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a meeting June 12, 2018, in Washington, D.C., to solicit comments and suggestions from stakeholders in the railroad and trucking industries on whistleblower issues within the jurisdiction of the agency.


Six Family Members Indicted on Federal Charges Related to $4 Million Extortion Scheme

News Release: Two Defendants Charged with Obstructing Justice in Investigation.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - On May 2, 2018, a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment against Kenneth Brian Fischer, age 40, of Westminster, Maryland for production of child pornography, attempted production of child pornography, transportation of child pornography, receipt of child pornography, and using a facility of interstate commerce to attempt to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.


Former UPMC Radiologist Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud and Unlawfully Prescribing Vicodin

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former radiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center waived indictment and pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of unlawfully distributing controlled substances and health care fraud, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: Defendant Prosecuted as Part of Federal Initiative to Address the Epidemic Incidence of Violence Against Native Women.


Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Crack Cocaine In Buffalo

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Nathanial Myers, 26, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribute 280 grams or more of crack cocaine, before Chief U.S. District Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $5,000,000 fine.


Navy Petty Officer Indicted for Receipt of Child Pornography

News Release: DON EDWARD PANNELL, II (“PANNELL"), age 32, of Harvey, Louisiana, was indicted today for receipt of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.


Tax Reform Boosts Confidence This National Small Business Week

News Release: It’s National Small Business Week, and a recent CNBC/SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey found that confidence among America's small business owners continues to be near an all-time high.


News Release: LAKEPORT, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office is temporarily closing the South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area on Friday, May 11 beginning at 8 a.m. until Monday, May 14 at 8 a.m. for the 2018 Sawmill Enduro event.


News Release: U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Herik Lucian Enedino Dos Santos (“DOS SANTOS"), age 32, a citizen of Brazil, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance to aggravated identity theft.


News Release: BOSTON - A Burlington man with at least four prior felony convictions was charged today in federal court in Boston with unlawfully possessing ammunition.


Albuquerque Felon Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

News Release: Defendant Drew Loaded Firearm While Being Pursued by Deputy U.S. Marshal.


News Release: Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that EZRA CHOWAIKI pled guilty today to defrauding art dealers and collectors out of millions of dollars by entering into fraudulent agreements with these dealers and collectors to buy or sell artwork...


BLM and partners to improve wildlife habitat and protect Casper Mountain with prescribed fire

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The BLM- in participation with partners at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry and private landowners- will improve winter range for big game animals 15 miles southwest of Casper with prescribed fire beginning on May 7, as...


Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Crack Cocaine in Buffalo

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Nathanial Myers, 26, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribute 280 grams or more of crack cocaine, before Chief U.S. District Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $5,000,000 fine.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has entered into a settlement agreement with Ionian Food Imports Inc., Stamford, Conn., for allegedly operating without a valid and effective license under the Perishable Agriculture...


Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms Straw Purchasing Conspiracy

News Release: United States Attorney Gregory G. Brooker today announced the guilty plea of MICHAEL PATRICK COUPE, 27, for his role in a firearms purchasing conspiracy. COUPE, who was charged on March 22, 2018, along with his co-defendant, JAMIE FLEMING, entered his guilty plea earlier today before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer in U.S. District Court in St. Paul, Minnesota.