News published on Federal Newswire in September 2018

News from September 2018


News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Celebrate the spectacle of raptor (bird of prey) migration on Saturday, Sept. 22, in Yellowstone National Park’s Hayden Valley. Two programs will provide opportunities to learn about raptors and the role they play in Yellowstone and beyond.


Serial Robber Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison

News Release: A Miami resident was sentenced, on September 7, 2018, to 32 years in prison by United States District Judge William P. Dimitrouleas for committing a string of armed robberies.


News Release: On Aug. 28, 2018, Alfredo Garcia, 35, of Miami-Dade County, was sentenced to a total of 264 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Federico A. Moreno, after previously pleading guilty to three counts of Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.


News Release: SHERMAN, Texas - A 46-year-old Richardson, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA, PA - United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that Roger Wallach, 38, of Philadelphia, PA was sentenced today to 240 months in federal prison for manufacturing videos and images of two girls, ages 10 and 11, over a period of three months.


Tabeguache Connector Trail to officially open

News Release: GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office, Grand Mesa Jeep Club and Mesa County will officially open the Tabeguache Connector Trail on Sunday, September 16 at 4 p.m.


Alaska Delegation Welcomes AGDC-ExxonMobil Agreement

News Release: Alaska’s congressional delegation today welcomed the announcement of a new Gas Sales Precedent Agreement (GSPA) reached between the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) and ExxonMobil Alaska.


Criss-Cross Bandit Suspects Arrested and Indicted

News Release: PHOENIX, AZ-On September 4, 2018, a federal grand jury indicted Seitaro Kline, 39, and Carrie Kline, 34, in connection with the “Criss-Cross Bandits" bank robbery series. The Kline’s were wanted for a string of bank robberies, which took place throughout the Phoenix-Metro area between November 5, 2016...


Two Bemidji Residents Found Guilty In Home Invasion Case

News Release: United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the conviction of SHANISE FRANCES OSTLUND, 29, and KEVIN ROBERTSON, 32, for committing a home invasion on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. OSTLUND and ROBERTSON were found guilty today following a jury trial before Judge Susan Richard Nelson in United States District Court in Duluth, Minnesota. Two additional defendants, DEREK PADDY and CHERAI CLARK, each pleaded guilty to one count of burglary in the second degree.


News Release: SCRANTON-The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the Third Circuit Court of Appeals today affirmed the 70-month prison sentence of Sean Griffin, age 24, that was imposed by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion on May 2, 2017.


Second Baltimore Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Assaulting a Federal Officer

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Earl Williams, age 30, of Baltimore, today to 66 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for assaulting a federal officer.


St. Thomas Man Sentenced to 71 Months for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

News Release: St. Thomas, USVI- Rehelio Trant, 39, of St. Thomas, was sentenced today in District Court for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, United States Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced.


Income, Poverty and Health Insurance  Coverage in the United States: 2017

News Release: SEPT. 12, 2018 - The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that real median household income increased by 1.8 percent between 2016 and 2017, while the official poverty rate decreased 0.4 percentage points. At the same time, the number of people without health insurance coverage and the uninsured rate were not statistically different from 2016.


News Release: On Aug. 28, 2018, Alfredo Garcia, 35, of Miami-Dade County, was sentenced to a total of 264 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Federico A. Moreno, after previously pleading guilty to three counts of Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.


BLM-Utah oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $3,311,828.00

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for 69 of the 109 parcels offered in the West Desert, Color Country and Green River Districts.


Florida Man Admits to Trafficking Kilos of Cocaine Shipped to Rhode Island from Puerto Rico

News Release: PROVIDENCE - One of two Florida men charged in U.S. District Court in Providence in August 2017 with trafficking more than 5 kilograms of cocaine into Rhode Island through the U.S. Postal Service pleaded guilty today.


Grand Jury Returns Indictments

News Release: MADISON, WIS. -- A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments today. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.


Columbia Man Sentenced to 15 Years on Federal Firearms Charge

News Release: Columbia, South Carolina ---- United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon stated that Marcus Terrelle Marsh, age 34, of Columbia, was sentenced in federal court to 180 months imprisonment (15 years) with 3 years of supervised release to follow. Marsh plead guilty earlier this year to felon in possession of...


Two Bemidji Residents Found Guilty in Home Invasion Case

News Release: United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the conviction of SHANISE FRANCES OSTLUND, 29, and KEVIN ROBERTSON, 32, for committing a home invasion on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. OSTLUND and ROBERTSON were found guilty today following a jury trial before Judge Susan Richard Nelson in United States District Court in Duluth, Minnesota. Two additional defendants, DEREK PADDY and CHERAI CLARK, each pleaded guilty to one count of burglary in the second degree.


News Release: This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Public Lands Day, and in recognition, Grand Teton National Park entrance fees will be waived and volunteer opportunities will be available on Saturday, September 22. Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public...