News published on Federal Newswire in June 2019

News from June 2019


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on June 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on June 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ELIZABETH ANN PIERCE, the former chief executive officer (“CEO") of Quintillion, a telecommunications company in Alaska, was sentenced today in Manhattan federal court to 60 months in prison for...


Florida Men Indicted For Wire Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - Two Florida men were indicted yesterday in federal court in Boston in connection with the fraudulent abuse of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Informed Delivery electronic notification system.


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Tajuan Smith., of Canal Winchester, Ohio, has admitted to distributing cocaine, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Port Vue, Pennsylvania has been sentenced in federal court to a term of imprisonment of six years (72 months), to be followed by four years of supervised release on her conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Passaic County Man Sentenced To 78 Months In Prison For Role As Brothel Leader

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for his role as the leader of a statewide brothel ring that harbored illegal aliens and transported women across state lines for prostitution, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.


News Release: Michigan Doctor Sentenced to Prison for His Role in Scheme to Unlawfully Distribute Opioids.


News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that WILLIAM SCALZI, 62, of Durham, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to three years of probation, the first six months of which Scalzi must serve in home confinement, for filing false tax returns. Judge Bolden also ordered Scalzi to pay a $2,500 fine.


Yellowstone conducts 2019 commercial vehicle safety inspections

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Yellowstone National Park rangers are partnering with state and federal transportation officials to conduct safety evaluations of commercial vehicles and operators traveling in the park this summer.


“John Doe” Arrested For Passport Fraud

News Release: Defendant allegedly served more than 20 years in federal prison in U.S. citizen’s name.


Argentinian National Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Smuggle Night-Vision Rifle Scope Out of U.S.

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that Sergio Ruchtein, 51, a citizen of Argentina, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Timothy J. Savage to the federal felony of attempting to export a defense article without a license.


Operation "Money Don't Sleep" Leads to Multiple Arrests in West Memphis

News Release: WEST MEMPHIS-A major arrest operation took place this morning in West Memphis when 22 were arrested as part of a federal drug investigation. United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas Cody Hiland and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Justin King of the DEA Little Rock Field Office announced today’s arrests.


News Release: Residents of northeast Wyoming and all park visitors are invited to enjoy music and a picnic in honor of history, family, and tradition. The Old Settlers’ Picnic is on Sunday, June 23. The festivities will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the picnic area at Devils Tower National Monument.


Wichita Woman Sentenced for Sex Trafficking of a Minor

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - A Wichita woman was sentenced today to 14 years in federal prison for sex trafficking of a 16-year-old girl, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.


Witness List: Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations

News Release: 2:00 p.m. 1300 Longworth House Office Building. WITNESS LIST. The Honorable Mandela Barnes, Lieutenant Governor, State of Wisconsin. Mr. John Davis, Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Human Services. Ms. Lisa Davis, Senior Vice President, No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strength, Washington, D.C.


14 Southern Missouri Residents Indicted for Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearms

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Fourteen southern Missouri residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Greene County, Missouri, and elsewhere. Five of the defendants were also charged with illegally possessing firearms.


Charleston Man Sentenced for Meth Distribution

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Charleston man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.


New Haven Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Guns and Ammunition

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that EDWARD LUGO, 38, of New Haven, was sentenced today by Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 21 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition.


Cocaine From the Ottley Post Office in St. Thomas Cocaine From the Ottley Post Office in St. Thomas

News Release: St. Thomas, USVI - Kemo Riley, 42, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller for preliminary and detention hearings after federal agents arrested him on Friday for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced. Following the hearings, Judge Miller released Riley on a $5,000 bond with conditions requiring location monitoring and home confinement outside of work.