News published on Federal Newswire in October 2018

News from October 2018


Two Charged in Murder of Woman Whose Body was Found on Federal Land at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

News Release: Two men are under arrest and charged with second degree murder for the homicide of 34-year-old Jessica Shaunti Jackson, a single-mother whose body was found on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in September 2018, announced U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes. BOBBIE ANSON PEASE, 49, of Tacoma and JEREMY JAY WARREN...


Ness County Sheriff Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Resign

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - The Sheriff of Ness County pleaded guilty Monday to a federal firearm charge and agreed to resign, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.


Leader of Drug Organization that Distributed Marijuana and Cocaine Sentenced

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that Tyron McFadden, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 276 months’ imprisonment, followed by 10 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine...


Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Huntington man who was arrested after a drug and gun investigation earlier this year pled guilty today to multiple federal charges, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Jonathan Forest Johnson, 31, entered guilty pleas to distribution of methamphetamine and possession of...


Lake Mead Visitor Center to Undergo Accessibility Improvements

News Release: Lake Mead Visitor Center to Undergo Accessibility Improvements.


Democratic Committee Leaders Slam New Trump Administration Health Care Sabotage

News Release: Today, the three House Democratic leaders of the committees with jurisdiction over health care, Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA), and Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), released the following joint...


Former Sacramento Resident Sentenced to Prison for Failure to Register as Sex Offender

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Zendell Despenza, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to 10 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for failing to register as a sex offender, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.


National Park Service Enters Into Lease Negotiations for Oregon Inlet Marina

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announces the selection of Oregon Inlet Marinas, LLC to begin negotiating a lease for Oregon Inlet Marina in accordance with the Request for Proposals (RFP), which was issued on June 7, 2018, and closed on September 5, 2018.


Virginia Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Four Bank Robberies

News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - A Virginia Beach man pleaded guilty today to robbing three banks and one credit union.


Two Charged in Murder of Woman Whose Body was found on Federal Land at Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord

News Release: Victim was attacked with Pepper Spray, Beaten with Baseball Bat and Shot Three Times.


Former U.S. Navy Sailor Sentenced to Prison for Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Jarrod M. Langford, 27, of Orlando, Florida, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to three years and six months in prison for conspiracy to commit credit card fraud and aggravated identity theft, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.


Democratic Committee Leaders Slam New Trump Administration Health Care Sabotage

News Release: Today, the three House Democratic leaders of the committees with jurisdiction over health care, Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA), and Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), released the following joint...


Ness County Sheriff Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Resign

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - The Sheriff of Ness County pleaded guilty Monday to a federal firearm charge and agreed to resign, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.


Vermont Awarded $1.2 Million Grant to Combat Human Trafficking

News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont, the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Vermont, the Vermont Department of Public Safety, and Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services announced today that the Vermont State Police (VSP) and the Vermont Center for Crime...


Democratic Committee Leaders Slam New Trump Administration Health Care Sabotage

News Release: Today, the three House Democratic leaders of the committees with jurisdiction over health care, Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA), and Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), released the following joint...


Former South Florida Attorney and Stock Promoter Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud in Relation to Pump and Dump Stock Manipulation Scheme

News Release: A former South Florida attorney and a stock promoter have been charged in connection with a $1 million pump and dump securities fraud scheme involving the shares of Valentine Beauty, Inc. (“VLBI").


Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Huntington man who was arrested after a drug and gun investigation earlier this year pled guilty today to multiple federal charges, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Jonathan Forest Johnson, 31, entered guilty pleas to distribution of methamphetamine and possession of...


Florida Man Facing Federal Sexual Assault Charge Arising Out of In-Flight Incident While Traveling from Texas to New Mexico

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Bruce Michael Alexander, 49, of Tampa, Fla., made his initial appearance this morning in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., on a criminal complaint charging him with abusive sexual contact. The charge against Alexander arose out of an in-flight incident while traveling on a Southwest Airlines...


DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

News Release: WASHINGTON - After collecting a total of more than 9.9 million pounds (nearly 5,000 tons) of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications during 15 previous events over the past eight years, the Drug Enforcement Administration expects to reach a total of 10 million pounds collected following...


Carper Introduces Bill to Make Major Investments in Port and Railway Freight Projects

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), has introduced a bill (S.3587) to improve the nation's freight systems by making key investments in ports, railways, and intermodal hubs. Specifically, the bill aims to improve the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects Program, which was created as part of Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act).