News published on Federal Newswire in April 2019

News from April 2019


JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CLOSES REVIEW INTO THE DEATH OF AARON BAILEY

News Release: Indianapolis - Josh J. Minkler, the United States Attorney, announced today that the independent federal review into the fatal shooting of Indianapolis resident Aaron Bailey on June 29, 2017, found insufficient evidence to support federal criminal civil rights charges against the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers involved in the shooting.


News Release: On Sunday, April 28, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 1-hour program highlighting the life of Elias Boudinot. He was the first editor of the Cherokee Phoenix, a newspaper printed in both Cherokee and English through the early 1800s, as well as an ardent...


News Release: Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI"), announced the unsealing of an indictment yesterday charging five defendants with allegedly...


Delaware County Attorney Indicted for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Dory L. Sater, age 44, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, was indicted on April 2, 2019, by a federal grand jury for attempted bank fraud and aggravated identity theft charges. The indictment was unsealed today following Sater’s arrest and initial appearance.


News Release: Grand Jury returns five count indictment.


Eagle Butte Woman Indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

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 Methamphetamine and Maintaining a Drug Involved Premises.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Englewood, New Jersey-based real estate developer today admitted his role in a conspiracy to illegally obtain nominee loans from Mariner’s Bank, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.


News Release: BOSTON - A man dubbed the “Incognito Bandit" was sentenced in federal court in Boston today for armed bank robbery.


News Release: Defendants Agree with Federal Prosecutors to Recommend Sentences of between 12 and 23 Years in Federal Prison; Total of 19 Defendants Have Now Pleaded Guilty and Two Are Fugitives.


St. Thomas Resident Pleads Guilty to Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

News Release: St. Thomas, USVI -Jeffrey Cole, 57, of St. Thomas, pleaded guilty in District Court before Judge Curtis V. Gomez, to failing to register as a sex offender, United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced.


News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - Brian Gutierrez-Villasenor was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and transporting funds to promote unlawful activity announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Keith Forney, 60, of Clinton, Md., has been found guilty by a jury of fraud and other charges related to his fraudulently obtaining preferences for his company, Forney Enterprises, Inc. (FEI), in bidding for District of Columbia government contracts.


News Release: ATLANTA - With the tax deadline quickly approaching for individual taxpayers, it is important to be aware of tax scams as well as the importance of being compliant in filing and paying federal taxes timely. Tax cheats are becoming more sophisticated in their schemes and are finding new ways to cheat the system as well as gaining access to your personal and tax information.


News Release: WASHINGTON -Thai national Apichart Srivaranon 34, was sentenced today in the District of Columbia to 26 months in prison on federal charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to export defense articles from the United States to Thailand.


Tax Preparer and Two Employees Indicted on Fraud Charges

News Release: A tax preparer and two employees were indicted on charges related to the preparation and filing of false tax returns.


ATF Director Thomas Brandon Visits Huntsville, AL

News Release: Huntsville --- Yesterday, ATF Director Thomas Brandon visited Huntsville, AL for the grand opening the National Integrated Ballistics Information (NIBIN) National Correlation and Training Center. Having this facility in the Northern District of Alabama is representative of the growth and capabilities in Huntsville, and the impressive advancement that law enforcement has made in order to stay ahead of criminal threats to the public.


Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Pornography

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to a term of imprisonment of 10 years (120 months), to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, on his conviction of distribution of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Hite Outpost and Adventure Center Open for Business

News Release: The new National Park Service concessioner, Hite Outpost and Adventure Center, is now operating year round, seven days a week and provides a myriad of services for Hite visitors. The gas station provides 24 hour pay-at-the-pump service while the store offers an assortment of groceries and gear, with...


Inmates at USP Big Sandy Convicted of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

News Release: LONDON, Ky. - Eric “Big E" Flores, 38, of San Angelo, Texas, and Salomon Martinez, 44, of Eagle Pass, Texas, were convicted by a federal jury yesterday of Assault of a Federal Inmate with a Dangerous Weapon.


Yucca Valley Hiker Dies on Trail

News Release: A 52 year old, Yucca Valley resident fell ill and despite efforts to resuscitate, died while hiking in the Black Rock area of Joshua Tree National Park on Thursday, April 11. At around 3 pm, Susan Schoenfeldt was approximately one mile into the West Loop trail with her daughter when she complained of...