News published on Federal Newswire in December 2019

News from December 2019


The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Man Heads to Prison in Multi-State Marijuana Conspiracy

News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 39-year-old Florida man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in an Rio Grande Valley-based drug conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.


Latin Counts Gang Leader Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison  for Orchestrating Drive-By Shooting in Southwest Detroit

News Release: A leader of the Latin Counts gang was sentenced yesterday to 20 years in federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, announced United States Attorney Matthew Schneider.


News Release: GREAT FALLS-A Great Falls man who admitted drug trafficking and firearms crimes after law enforcement officers responded to a report of drug activity at a local hotel was sentenced today to 15 years in prison and five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.


USDA Invests $12.8 Million in Rural Broadband for Illinois Families

News Release: LOUISVILLE, Ill., Dec. 4, 2019 - Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Bill Northey announced USDA has invested $12.8 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create or improve e-Connectivity for more than 1,650 homes in rural Illinois. This is one of many funding announcements in the first round of USDA’s ReConnect Pilot Program investments.


News Release: Washington - As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the U.S. produce industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Hood River Juice Company Inc. The company, operating from Oregon, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 12 produce sellers in the amount of $3,607,420 from November 2014 through February 2019.


News Release: $1,236,380 Will Support Crime-Fighting Efforts in the District of Montana.


Antioch Man Sentenced To 41 Months For Possession Of Ammunition

News Release: Firearm never recovered after Super Bowl Sunday shooting.


News Release: GREAT FALLS, Mont. - A Montana man who admitted to drug trafficking and firearms crimes at a local hotel was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in federal prison and five years of supervised release.


News Release: In Midland today, a federal judge sentenced 37-year-old Midland resident Cole S. Crocker to 20 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw and FBI Special Agent in Charge Luis Quesada, El Paso Division.


Justice Department settles Galveston disability-based housing discrimination lawsuit

News Release: GALVESTON, Texas - A Texas apartment developer and a Texas site engineer had agreed to settle a federal lawsuit alleging they violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The suit alleged they built an eight-building addition and associated rental office at the Seasons Resort in Galveston that were inaccessible to persons with disabilities.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA- A former resident of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of narcotics trafficking, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.



News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A suspended pharmacist has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, PA, on charges of obtaining controlled substances by fraud, misbranding of drugs, and health care fraud conspiracy, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim

News Release: FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim.


Jackson Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison Under Project EJECT for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

News Release: Jackson, Miss. - Otha Ray Flowers, 37, of Jackson, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Court Judge Henry T. Wingate to 8 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Michelle A. Sutphin, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Flowers was also ordered to pay a $1,500 fine.


Camden County Man Charged With Being Felon In Possession Of Weapon, Unlawfully Possessing Fake Law Enforcement Credentials

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Camden County, New Jersey, man previously convicted of multiple felony offenses, including robbery, burglary, and aggravated assault, was indicted today for unlawful possession of a handgun and possessing fake law enforcement officer credentials, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.