News published on Federal Newswire in November 2018

News from November 2018


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Nov. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Nov. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: BOSTON - An Amesbury man and a Salisbury woman were arrested and charged separately in federal court in Boston in connection with various child pornography offenses, including the sexual exploitation of an infant.


News Release: DALLAS - Following a sting operation at a Dallas hotel earlier this month, law enforcement liberated dozens of women sold for sex, announced U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox, Northern District of Texas.


News Release: OAKLAND - Kaybaun Rodgers was sentenced today to 121 months in prison for sex trafficking of a minor, announced United States Attorney Alex G. Tse and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge John Bennett. The sentence was handed down by the Honorable Phyllis J. Hamilton, Chief United States District Judge.


News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A Richmond man pleaded guilty today after being caught in a law enforcement controlled delivery operation involving the transportation of 9 kilograms of cocaine from Los Angeles to Richmond.


News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Discover diverse cultures of the West, operate model railroad trains, enjoy tasty treats at the Prairie Sweet Shop, make beautiful snowflakes and paper lanterns, decorate cookies and so much more at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center!


Reclamation seeks public input on proposed maintenance construction project at American Falls Dam

News Release: HEYBURN, Idaho - The Bureau of Reclamation is proposing to perform maintenance on and rehabilitation of components of the spillway at American Falls Dam, which is located in Power County in the town of American Falls. The environmental assessment will examine the potential effects of the proposed actions. Reclamation is seeking comments from the public to better identify issues and concerns regarding the proposed actions.


News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that HECTOR ALFONSO, 37, of Manchester, pleaded guilty yesterday in New Haven federal court to drug and firearm offenses related to a shooting that occurred in Hartford’s South End in December 2016.


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Justin W. May, age 36, of Edinburg, New York, pled guilty today to possessing a machine gun, possessing handguns in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and manufacturing marijuana.


Man Pleads Guilty to Laundering Proceeds from Romance and Cyber Scams

News Release: On Nov. 16, 2018, Peter Vincent Cruz, a resident of Washington State and Alaska, pleaded guilty to money laundering charges, stemming from his decision to launder hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud proceeds from online romance and business email compromise (“BEC") scams, announced U.S. Attorney...


News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Two more Operation Saigon Sunset defendants have been sentenced to prison in connection with their roles in the Peterson drug trafficking organization (DTO), announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Stuart praised the joint investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West.


Dominican National Sentenced To Over 10 Years’ Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking And Firearm Offense

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Luis Beato-Hererra, age 29, of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced to 130 months’ imprisonment and five years of supervised release on Nov. 20, 2018, by Chief United States District Court...


USDA Approves SNAP Hot Foods Purchases In 14 California Counties Hit By Wildfires

Release: Washington, DC, Nov. 21, 2018 - In response to devastating wildfires in California, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 14 counties to buy hot foods with their benefits through Dec. 17, 2018.


Owners of Home Healthcare Company  Plead Guilty to Tax Fraud

News Release: Owners of Home Healthcare Company Plead Guilty to Tax Fraud.


Grape Street Crips member arrested for attempted murder in aid of racketeering and RICO conspiracy

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A member of the New Jersey Grape Street Crips who was arrested earlier this week in Durham, North Carolina, on charges that include RICO conspiracy, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder had his initial appearance in federal court today, announced Special Agent in Charge Valerie A. Nickerson, of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's New Jersey Division, and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Craig Carpenito.