News published on Federal Newswire in October 2018

News from October 2018


News Release: Fourteen Syracuse Residents Face Racketeering Charges in Federal Indictment.


Bridgewater Man Sentenced for Insurance Fraud

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Bridgewater, South Dakota, man convicted of Insurance Fraud was sentenced on Oct. 22, 2018, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.


Bridgewater Man Sentenced for Insurance Fraud

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Bridgewater, South Dakota, man convicted of Insurance Fraud was sentenced on Oct. 22, 2018, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.


Eagle Butte Woman Indicted on Methamphetamine Charges

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine was sentenced on Oct. 22, 2018, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.


Fort Thompson Man Charged with Assault

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Fort Thompson, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.


Lower Brule Man Charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Lower Brule, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Pierre, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.


Fort Thompson Man Charged with Assault

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Fort Thompson, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.


USDA Prioritizes Funding to Facilitate Safe Prescription Drug Disposal in Rural Communities

News Release: PRINCETON, W.V., Oct. 27, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award additional priority points to Solid Waste Management Grant Program applications proposing innovative projects to promote the safe disposal of prescription drugs in rural communities. Hazlett made the announcement in observance of the 16th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.


News Release: Attorney General Sessions today issued the following statement on the horrific tragedy in Pittsburgh: “Hatred and violence on the basis of religion can have no place in our society,” Attorney General Jeff Sessions said. “Every American has the right to attend their house of worship in safety. Today 11 ...


United States Attorney Mike Stuart Implements Election Day Program to Stop Fraud and Protect Voting Rights

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Philip Wright will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 6, 2018, general election. AUSA...


November Activities at Florissant Fossil Beds

News Release: Activities Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in November.


News Release: PITTSBURGH - Scott W. Brady, United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and Robert Jones, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, issued the following statement today in response to media inquiries.


USDA Prioritizes Funding to Facilitate Safe Prescription Drug Disposal in Rural Communities

News Release: Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award additional priority points to Solid Waste Management Grant Program applications proposing innovative projects to promote the safe disposal of prescription drugs in rural communities. Hazlett made the announcement in observance of the 16th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.


Thompson Statement on Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh

News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...


United States Attorney Mike Stuart Implements Election Day Program to Stop Fraud and Protect Voting Rights

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Philip Wright will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 6, 2018, general election. AUSA...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke applauded President Donald J. Trump’s designation of Kentucky’s Camp Nelson as a National Monument. Initially established as a Union Army supply depot and hospital, Camp Nelson became a key emancipation site and refugee camp for African American...


News Release: “After receiving a request for assistance from the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense has approved providing mission-enhancing capabilities to Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) along the Southwest Border (SWB). This assistance is in addition to the previously authorized support to CBP's Operation Guardian Support mission.


USDA Provides 12 Hurricane-Hit Florida Counties with Additional SNAP Food Options

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2018 — As part of a continuing effort to provide relief from the effects of Hurricane Michael, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that households in 12 Florida counties that may not normally be eligible for nutrition assistance under regular Supplemental Nutrition ...