News from June 2019
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation, introduced two pieces of legislation to improve the Coast Guard Academy. H.R.
By State Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
Release: PROTOCOL OF AMENDMENT TO THE AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: Washington, DC- Today Rep. Peter DeFazio, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced that his legislation to ensure members of the United States Coast Guard - our nation’s fifth military service - receive paychecks, in the event of a federal government shutdown, was...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: DENVER - Jessica Sharman, 35, of Arapahoe County, pled guilty yesterday before U.S. District Court Judge Christine M. Arguello to tampering with a consumer product, specifically stealing fentanyl meant for patients from the intensive care unit at Parker Adventist Hospital in Douglas County, announced...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JASON POLANCO, a/k/a “Jin," a/k/a “Wolfman," was found guilty today of the Aug. 31, 2014, murder of Shawn Ross, a/k/a “S.B.," on Decatur Avenue in the Bronx, as well as participating in a narcotics...
By DOL Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: DALLAS, TX - As temperatures rise in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers to protect their employees from the dangers of working in hot weather.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: Spokane - Joseph H. Harrington, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Taylor Fertig, age 24, of Kennewick, Washington, was sentenced after having pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute 400 grams or more of Fentanyl. Senior United States District Judge Edward Shea imposed a 10-year term of imprisonment, to be followed by a 5-year term of court supervision after release from federal prison.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: HOUSTON - A Mexican national and a U.S. citizen have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of conspiracy for attempting to commit the kidnapping of a Houston man, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Julio Cesar Garcia-Longoria, a 42-year-old Mexican National from Nuevo Laredo, and Iraida Griselda Hernandez, 42, of Houston, pleaded guilty Oct. 12, 2018.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: Attorney General William P. Barr’s Advisory Subcommittee on Native American Issues (NAIS) convened this week during the U.S. Attorney’s National Conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss a wide range of justice issues affecting Indian Country, announced U.S. Attorney Trent Shores, Chair, and U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, Vice Chair.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: NEW YORK - United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman announced that Jason Polanco, aka “Jin," aka “Wolfman," was found guilty today of the Aug. 31, 2014, murder of Shawn Ross, aka “S.B.," on Decatur Avenue in the Bronx, N.Y., as well as participating in a narcotics...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - William S. Harris, 58, of Albuquerque, N.M. pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to conspiracy to defraud the United States and to commit money laundering in connection with the operation of Ayudando Guardians, Inc., a non-profit corporation based in Albuquerque that previously provided guardianship, conservatorship, and financial management to hundreds of people with special needs.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: DENVER - John Van Wu, 49, of Golden, pleaded guilty today to one count of distributing oxycodone outside the usual course of medical practice and for no legitimate purpose, announced U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn and DEA Denver Division Special Agent in Charge William McDermott. The plea was accepted by U.S. District Court Judge R. Brooke Jackson. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 24, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. The defendant was remanded into custody at the end of the plea hearing.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: MOOSE, WY- The National Park Service is considering the paving of Meadow Road, an unpaved road located within Grand Teton National Park and requests public comment. Public comment is encouraged by July 25.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that a federal grand jury sitting New Haven returned an indictment today charging KEISHAN SULLIVAN, also known as “Stack Boy Kee," 24, of New Haven, with one count of possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base (“crack").
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: Good morning and welcome. Today the Committee will consider several bills that will extend critical Medicare programs and provide a better overall experience for beneficiaries. Consideration of this legislation continues our vital work to improve Americans’ access to care and to lower health care costs.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - An Arkansas man pled guilty to drug and gun crimes, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Justin Rogers, 37, of Mountain View, Arkansas, pled guilty to possessing 146.75 grams of methamphetamine and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. The investigation was conducted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: LOS ANGELES - As part of a joint federal-state law enforcement action targeting the Rancho San Pedro street gang, authorities this morning unsealed two federal grand jury indictments that charge 14 members and associates of the gang with narcotics and firearms offenses.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Fayette County man who sold heroin to an informant and possessed heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine pled guilty to federal drug charges, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Jason Dean Treadway, 37, of Fayetteville, entered a guilty plea to distribution of heroin and...
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON - Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) opened the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on migrant exploitation today by addressing the photo published by the Associated Press of a migrant father and his 23-month-old daughter who recently drowned in the Rio Grande. Senator...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2019
News Release: BOSTON - The U.S. Attorney’s Office reached a $75,000 civil settlement today with Preferred Pharmacy Solutions, LLC (PPS), a Haverhill long-term care pharmacy, in connection with the improper dispensing of controlled substances and flawed recordkeeping.
