News from June 2019
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Discharging, Brandishing, Carrying, or Possessing a Firearm during and in Relation to a Crime of Violence.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A New York man was sentenced today to 14 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $500,000 for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet October 29-31 in Washington, D.C. Following up on its July meeting in Boise, Idaho, the Board will discuss the pressing challenges of wild horse and burro management, including the number of unadopted and unsold animals in BLM facilities and the effects of overpopulation on public lands.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - DEA New Jersey Division Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Craig Carpenito announced a Hudson County, N.J., man was arrested today and charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Joshua Truesdale, age 37, and James Brooks, age 34, inmate as United States Penitentiary Canaan (USP Canaan) in Waymart, Pennsylvania, were indicted by a federal grand jury on June 4, 2019. for conspiracy and assault with a dangerous weapon.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: JACKSON, MS-Rapheal Donzell Johnson, Jr., aka “Scrappy," age 39, of Moss Point, was arrested by law enforcement on June 5, 2019, following a search of his residence on Doris Street. Approximately 14 ounces of heroin, one ounce of crystal methamphetamine, 381 tablets of ecstasy, and two firearms were seized at the time of this arrest. Johnson is a known member of the Bloods Street Gang.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: DES MOINES, Iowa -- Eight defendants are facing criminal charges as part of a joint federal and state investigation of a cocaine and marijuana trafficking organization. Criminal complaints unsealed in the United States District Court in Des Moines and United States District Court for Central District...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - Richard Anthony Moffett, a/k/a “Mook" (31, Jacksonville) today pleaded guilty to three counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion. Moffett faces a minimum sentence of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Pukwana, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 110,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Egypt. Of the total, 55,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2018/2019 marketing year and 55,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2019/2020 marketing year.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Peever, South Dakota, man convicted of abusive sexual contact was sentenced on June 3, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation and the California Department of Water Resources have evaluated options to improve fish passage and increase floodplain fisheries-rearing habitat in the Yolo Bypass, near Sacramento. These options explore how to benefit Sacramento River winter-run Chinook...
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The President announced last night his intention to implement tariffs on all imports from Mexico.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: Strong Sentences Reflect Ongoing Effort of U.S. Attorney’s Office to Protect Children, Prosecute Dangerous Offenders.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement supporting the guidance issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the water quality certification process.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Discharging, Brandishing, Carrying, or Possessing a Firearm during and in Relation to a Crime of Violence.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment on Thursday against Francisco Fernandez, 26, of Earlimart, charging him with possessing cocaine for distribution, unlawfully possessing a machinegun, and possession of an unregistered firearm, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement applauding the Trump Administration’s announcement lifting tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada and Mexico...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - On June 4, 2019, Abdul Khabir Wahid, 53, of Phoenix, was found guilty by United States District Judge John J. Tuchi of making a false statement to the FBI during an investigation involving international terrorism, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001(a)(2), and tampering with a witness, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(b)(3). Wahid’s trial was held before Judge Tuchi from Feb. 26, 2019 to March 1, 2019, after Wahid waived a trial by jury.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2019
News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza today sentenced Manuel Domingo Santana (41, Orlando) to 15 months in federal prison for conspiracy to make and use a false document.
