News published on Federal Newswire in August 2019

News from August 2019


Manchester Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession

News Release: CONCORD - Christopher D. Mann, 35, of Manchester, pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawfully possessing a firearm, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


News Release: Marking the 35th Anniversary of the Murder of Virginia State Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman.


Johnstown Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Heroin Conspiracy

News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Johnstown, Pa., has been sentenced in federal court in Johnstown to 60 months in prison and four years supervised release on her conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A Las Vegas man with a prior felony conviction was sentenced today to 14 years and six months in federal prison for unlawful possession of numerous firearms, including a stolen semi-automatic firearm capable of accepting a large capacity magazine, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada.


Armed Career Criminal Sentenced in Federal Court

News Release: United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Jessie Anthony Parker, 36, of Mobile, Alabama, was sentenced today in federal court in Mobile after his conviction resulting from a jury trial conducted in January of 2019. Parker was convicted on two counts of...


U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Penalties to Wisconsin Company For Continually Exposing Employees to Machine Hazards

News Release: EAU CLAIRE, WI ‒ The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Choice Products USA LLC for continually exposing employees to machine safety hazards at the cookie dough manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The company faces $782,526 in penalties, and has been placed in the agency’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.


Teen who recruited juveniles to smuggle drugs sentenced to 46 months in custody

News Release: SAN DIEGO -- Phillip Junior Webb, 20, was sentenced by District Court Judge Michael M. Anello in federal court today to 46 months in custody for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and smuggle undocumented individuals, including a Mexican national and Chinese national, for financial gain.


Ohio Man Sentenced for Attempted Receipt of Child Pornography

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Port Clinton, Ohio, man convicted of Attempted Receipt of Child Pornography was sentenced on Aug. 12, 2019, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that Gavin Little, age 23, of Marty, South Dakota, and Christian Garcia, age 24, of Yankton, South Dakota, appeared before U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier on Aug. 15, 2019, and pled guilty to an Indictment that charged Little with Kidnapping and Garcia with Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.


Miller Man Sentenced for Being Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Miller, South Dakota, man convicted of Felon in Possession of a Firearm was sentenced on Aug. 12, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.


Ohio Man Sentenced for Attempted Receipt of Child Pornography

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Port Clinton, Ohio, man convicted of Attempted Receipt of Child Pornography was sentenced on Aug. 12, 2019, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


Ikes Fire Progresses At Steady Pace

News Release: Grand Canyon, AZ - Over the years, fire managers from the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service have developed and used effective tactics, technology, and policy to enhance public and firefighter safety, and preserve natural and cultural landscapes. Fire managers are meeting the objectives of...


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that Gavin Little, age 23, of Marty, South Dakota, and Christian Garcia, age 24, of Yankton, South Dakota, appeared before U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier on Aug. 15, 2019, and pled guilty to an Indictment that charged Little with Kidnapping and Garcia with Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.


Highline and Loop Trails and Swiftcurrent Pass area temporarily closed

News Release: UPDATE #2, Aug. 20, 2018: The Highline, Loop, and the closed portion of the Swiftcurrent Pass Trail have reopened. Following a day of patrol yesterday, and a night of observations, no further bear sightings have occurred. The trails remain posted for “bear frequenting," meaning that recent repeated...


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.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Criminal Contempt was sentenced on Aug. 16, 2019, by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Columbus, Nebraska, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Assault by Strangulation and Suffocation.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on Aug. 12, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.