News from June 2019
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: Boston, MA - After a five-month operation, dubbed “Operation Triple Beam," 146 individuals, including dozens of fugitives and 52 alleged gang members, wanted for violent crimes have been arrested in and around the City of Lawrence.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Ronald DeRisi was sentenced by United States Circuit Judge Joseph F. Bianco to 18 months’ imprisonment for threatening to assault and kill two sitting United States Senators in retaliation for their support of the nomination and confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. As part of his sentence, DeRisi was ordered to forfeit two firearms to the United States.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - On June 3, 2019, Brandon Lee Alexander, 36 of Morristown, Tennessee, was sentenced by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer, U.S. District Judge, to serve 216 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine; possession with the intent ...

By DOE Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao released her legislative proposal to reauthorize the Department’s pipeline safety programs...
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) sent a letter to National Association of Insurance Commissioners President Eric Cioppa, requesting information on ways to expand long-term services and supports (LTSS) through Medigap for older Americans and individuals with disabilities.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Jay D. Dehaven, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, was sentenced today to five years probation for filing a false tax return, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Eddy Steven Sandoval Lopez, 23, a Nicaraguan national residing in Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: CHICAGO - A federal judge has sentenced a north suburban man to 27 and a half years in prison for attempting to transport a minor to Wisconsin to engage in prostitution.

By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: On Saturday, June 8 park staff will offer two great events to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. In the morning, go on a bird walk in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join us for an opportunity to learn more about migratory birds while exploring the park with experienced bird watchers. The event will begin...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: The U.S. Attorney’s Office will be hosting an event on June 7, 2019, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., in front of Ben & Jerry’s on Church Street to spread awareness about human trafficking in our community. June 7 marks the two-year anniversary of the “You Are Loved" mural painting on Cherry Street sponsored by...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: Devils Tower National Monument and the Devils Tower Natural History Association present a spectacular family fun summer! Ranger evening programs occur Sunday through Thursday, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Special guest performances Friday and Saturday evenings round out the 2019 summer evening programs. All programs begin at 8:30 pm in the amphitheater across from the picnic area.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: Florence, South Carolina ---- United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that Lance Hardiman, Justin Pressley, and Rodrick Berklery, all 28 years old, were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the armed bank robbery of South State Bank in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on May, 4, 2016, and a follow-on high-speed chase where the defendants shot at several police officers.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - With Wichita’s violent crime rate significantly above the national average, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister announced today that the Wichita Police Department has been approved to receive special training and technical assistance from the National Public Safety Partnership.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: A North Carolina resident, who previously resided on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) with his service member spouse has been sentenced to four years in prison and eight years of supervised release for his rape and brutal assault on his estranged wife, announced U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran. The couple...
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler demanding information related to a recent ...

By Interior Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: The National Park Service is pleased to continue its long-running partnership with the City of El Paso’s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) to host the annual Music Under the Stars concerts during the month of June. The four concerts hosted at the Memorial will start on on Sunday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: CINCINNATI - A Warren County man who met his victims through his volunteer work as a church bus driver pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court this morning to sexually abusing a minor under the age of 12.
By EPA Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao released her legislative proposal to reauthorize the Department’s pipeline safety programs...

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: The House Judiciary Committee will continue hearings focused on the alleged crimes and other misconduct laid out in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report. The next hearing entitled “Lessons from the Mueller Report: Presidential Obstruction and Other Crimes" will take place on June 10th. The hearing ...
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 3, 2019
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao released her legislative proposal to reauthorize the Department’s pipeline safety programs...