News from May 2018
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Timothy G. Tanner, 28, of Carlsbad, N.M., was sentenced today in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M., to 105 months in prison for his conviction on federal firearms and drug trafficking charges. Tanner will be on supervised release for five years after completing his prison sentence.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Flushing, New York, woman today admitted her plan to distribute counterfeit Nike sneakers, Louis Vuitton handbags, and other phony merchandise that was shipped into the Port of Newark, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - A Bucks County medical office manager was sentenced yesterday to 14 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Gerald Pappert for his role in a conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and for health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain.
By Commerce Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today praised the introduction of 22 bipartisan bills to address the nation’s opioid crisis...
By USDA Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach today announced up to $177.4 million in purchases for nutrition assistance programs using a new streamlined process. The American-grown products that will be purchased will be provided to families in need through USDA’s nutrition assistance programs.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The son of the former Gulf Cartel leader has admitted he illegally possessed a firearm and impersonated a U.S. Marshal, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former Pittsburgh resident pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management is announcing the update of its free mobile maps of New Mexico. These maps are designed for big-game hunting and recreational use, and were built through a partnership with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. These maps provide up-to-date spatial information...
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Tennessee man became the seventh defendant to plead guilty while a Massachusetts man was indicted in connection to a child pornography ring at Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix that was operated by inmates who were imprisoned for related offenses, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: LOS ANGELES - More than 500 law enforcement personnel executed a major operation this morning, taking into custody 32 defendants who are charged in two federal racketeering indictments, one of which outlines how members of the Mexican Mafia were able to control drug smuggling, narcotics sales and the extortion of prisoners inside the Los Angeles County Jail (LACJ).
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and Mesa Verde National Park are teaming up to offer an exciting two-day professional development opportunity exclusively for teachers in the Four Corners region.
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: Join K - 12 educators from around the region to explore and share strategies and approaches for implementing culturally responsive, place-based education in the classroom!.
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: Mr. Chairman, I want to begin by once again thanking you for your efforts to accommodate the requests of Democratic members. You continue to be accessible and receptive to many of our priorities, and I have enjoyed working with you on these issues.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - George M. Allen, age 39, of Glens Falls, New York, was sentenced today to 41 months in prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Five individuals were charged today with allegedly using stolen and altered identities to fraudulently obtain credit cards and make over $2.5 million in charges that were never repaid, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: MISSOULA - Eric Daniel Doyle, a 37-year-old former Kalispell resident, was sentenced today to 180 months in prison followed by 3 years supervised release after pleading guilty to illegal export, attempted illegal export, and felon in possession of firearms on February 7, 2018. U.S. District Judge Donald W. Molloy handed down the sentence.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: BOSTON - A New Hampshire man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in a widespread heroin and fentanyl trafficking conspiracy operating in Lawrence.
By Commerce Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: Dear Secretary Ross and Administrator Rao...
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: On Saturday, June 9th from noon to 4 pm, Valles Caldera National Preserve will be hosting the first annual Fiesta en el Valle near the Valle Grande Entrance Station. Get ready to experience the majesty of the Valles Caldera and learn a new skill at this free family-friendly event.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2018
News Release: RALEIGH - Robert J. Higdon, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that a Federal grand jury in Raleigh has returned a five-count indictment charging Isai Sanchez, age 22, of Wilmington, North Carolina, with four counts of Receipt of Child Pornography and one count of Possession of Child Pornography.
