News published on Federal Newswire in June 2019

News from June 2019


Akron man indicted for having a firearm while trafficking carfentanil, fentanyl and methamphetamine

News Release: An Akron man was indicted for having a firearm while trafficking carfentanil, fentanyl and methamphetamine.


News Release: Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense Against Sextortion.


Strike a Pose! Homestead-Era Fashion Show and Interactive Music Show Friday of Homestead Days at Homestead National Monument of America

News Release: Homestead Days 2019 is coming soon! This will be the 40th anniversary of the annual event and we invite you to Homestead National Monument of America on Friday, June 21, 2019 through Sunday, June 23, 2019 to participate in this weekend full of free events!.


News Release: Getting to your destination has never been easier, thanks to a number of popular global positioning systems (GPS) -based navigation apps available for download on smart devices. In fact, using these apps has become second nature to many drivers; according to the website The Pew Research Center, 67% of...


News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - To keep up with all he has learned since joining the EM Richland Operations Office (RL), Sean Madderom has a 37-page-and-counting document filled with acronyms.


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Joseph Defilippi, 55, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, pled guilty to one count of attempted online enticement of a minor, announced United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and James Hendricks, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany, New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).


News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Kenneth Kirkpatrick, 33, of Manchester, pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


News Release: Capitol Reef National Park will host a night of music on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Fruita Campground Amphitheater. The free outdoor preview concert performance will start at 7:30 pm. The program will include pieces music by Dvorak, Brahms, and more, performed by an ensemble of six distinguished classical string players travelling to Utah from as far as Ireland. This program replaces the regularly 8:30 pm scheduled evening program and will last 45 minutes long.


Former High School Teacher, Swim Coach Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Pornography

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A former high school teacher and swim team coach was sentenced in federal court today for sexually assaulting and exploiting numerous child victims, whom he secretly videotaped.


FAA Issues Waiver to Fly Drones With Parachutes

News Release: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it issued Hensel Phelps Construction Company of Greeley, Colorado, a Part 107 waiver on June 1 to operate a DJI Phantom 4 drone, equipped with a parachute, over people.


News Release: A Cleveland man was indicted for mailing two kilograms of methamphetamine and nearly two kilograms of cocaine from California to Beachwood in 2017.


Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Nine Years In Prison For Random Stabbing

News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A Las Vegas man who pleaded guilty to randomly selecting his victim and stabbing the victim multiple times outside of a smoke shop was sentenced today to nine years in federal prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada.


News Release: CLEVELAND - Federal and state law enforcement agents executed search warrants today at numerous Rite Aid locations as part of an ongoing investigation into potential irregularities in dispensing practices. Anyone who believes they have information relevant to this matter is encouraged to contact the DEA via email at Cleveland.Diversion@usdoj.gov.


Neal Opening Statement at Member Day Hearing

News Release: Thank you to the members of the Committee and our colleagues in Congress for joining me today for this important member day hearing. Today’s hearing is an opportunity for the Committee to hear diverse viewpoints - from both sides of the aisle - on legislation of importance to constituents from across all regions of the United States.



News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Kristina O’Connell, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, announced that IDALECIA LOPES SANTOS, 59, of Queens Village, New York, waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to one count of tax evasion.


Columbia Man Among Those Indicted in 1,000-Kilo Marijuana Conspiracy

News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Columbia, Mo., man and two others have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute at least 1,000 kilograms of marijuana in Boone County, Mo.


Belmont County man indicted for firearms violation

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Ricky Runner, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, was indicted by a federal grand jury today for a firearms violation, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.


Murkowski: Energy Storage is Key to a Cleaner, More Resilient and Affordable Grid

News Release: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to examine opportunities for the expanded deployment of grid-scale energy storage.


Former President of Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Charged in Federal Court with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

News Release: United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin announced today the filing of charges against JOHN PAUL FUNES, age 49, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for wire fraud and money laundering.