News published on Federal Newswire in August 2019

News from August 2019


What did Energy Department publish on Aug. 15?

The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Energy Department on Aug. 15

The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on Aug. 15?

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Honduran National Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced for Illegal Re-Entry

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Peter Strasser announced today that FREDY ANTONIO MENDOZA-CHIRINOS (“CHIRINOS"), age 27, pleaded guilty on Aug. 14, 2019 and was sentenced on a one-count indictment for illegal reentry of a removed alien in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a).


Defendant Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS

News Release: Azizjon Rakhmatov, a citizen of Uzbekistan and resident of New Haven, Connecticut, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Today’s plea took place before United States District Court Judge William F. Kuntz, II. When sentenced, Rakhmatov faces up to 15 years’ imprisonment.


Gulfport Man Sentenced to Almost Six Years in Federal Prison for Accessing Child Pornography

News Release: Gulfport, Miss. - Michael Alex Miller, 19, of Gulfport, was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to 70 months in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for accessing with intent to view visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Michelle A. Sutphin, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Mississippi.


Proposed Changes to Camping Reservations and Fees

News Release: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX - To make it easier for park visitors to plan ahead and enjoy remote Big Bend National Park, the National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a variety of changes that will greatly improve the visitor experience. Park Superintendent Bob Krumenaker invites the public to provide feedback on this proposal.


Chester County Man Sentenced To Two Years Of Imprisonment For Fleeing From Federal Park Rangers

News Release: SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Aug. 14, 2019, Jeffrey J. Steigelmann III, age 27, of Chester County, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment, by United States District Court Judge James M. Munley, for fleeing from a law enforcement official.


Middlesex County Man Charged with Securities Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was indicted today by a federal grand jury for running a multi-year investment fraud scheme that caused millions of dollars of losses, Attorney for the United States Rachael A. Honig announced.


Worcester Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin and Cocaine Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - A Worcester man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester to his role in a heroin and cocaine conspiracy.


Navajo Man from Coyote Canyon Sentenced to 18 Years for Federal Child Sexual Abuse Conviction

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Harold Lee Redhouse, Jr., 29, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation from Coyote Canyon, N.M., was sentenced today in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., to 18 years of imprisonment for sexually abusing two children under the age of 12 years. Redhouse will be on supervised release for ten years after completing his prison sentence. He also will be required to register as a sex offender.


Warsaw Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Kory Doyle, 33, of Warsaw, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 36 months in prison by Chief U.S District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Mike Stuart, United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, joined by federal, state and local law enforcement officials, will hold a press conference in Huntington today -- Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. -- regarding an indictment.


Ikes Fire Spreads Naturally As Crews Work To Secure Planning Area

News Release: Grand Canyon, AZ- Warm, dry weather conditions have led to additional growth on the Ikes Fire, which is now approximately 1,535 acres and 20% contained. The Ikes Fire is being utilized to fulfill its natural role within a fire-dependent ecosystem. The fire continued to spread naturally across National...


Two Men Arrested, Charged With Smuggling Marijuana Into The United States

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jason Ng, 59, of Woodside, NY, and Can Ren Li, 56, of Norwich, CT, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with smuggling of goods into the United States, importation of a controlled substance, and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


BLM Issues Record of Decision for Caldwell Canyon Mine Phosphate Project

News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that its Idaho Falls District Office has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) to approve the Caldwell Canyon Mine Project, an open pit phosphate mine in Caribou County. P4 Production, LLC, a subsidiary of Bayer, would develop three...


Murkowski Releases Discussion Draft of Strategic Energy for America Act

News Release: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released a discussion draft of the Strategic Energy for America (SEA) Act of 2019, building from her recently launched Strategic Energy Initiative (SEI).


Lawrence Resident Charged with Sexually Exploiting Children

News Release: BOSTON - A Lawrence resident was arrested last night and charged today in federal court in Boston with sexually exploiting a 4-year-old.


Woodville Man Sentenced to Prison for Conspiracy to Steal and Sell Firearms

News Release: Defendant and Co-Conspirator Stole Almost 50 Firearms from Stores in Natchez.


North Tonawanda Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison After Officers Find 30 Kilograms Of Cocaine In His Car

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.--U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Edgar Joel Jimenez-Rodriguez, 40, of North Tonawanda, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine, was sentenced to serve 144 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.