News published on Federal Newswire in May 2019

News from May 2019


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Mark Bieniek, 45, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of cyberstalking, was sentenced to serve 41 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.


News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - Anthony Davis Stagnitta (22, St. Petersburg) has pleaded guilty to distributing child sex abuse videos using the internet. Stagnitta faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years, and up to 20 years, in federal prison, as well as a potential life term of supervised release. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


O.C. Man Who Committed 23 Armed Robberies of Gasoline Stations and Convenience Stores Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: SANTA ANA, California - A Buena Park man was sentenced today to 100 months in federal prison for committing a series of armed robberies of gasoline stations and convenience stores in Los Angeles and Orange counties where he used a replica firearm to threaten and intimidate store clerks.


News Release: Thank you, Ron, for that introduction, and thank you all for traveling to Philadelphia to be here today. On behalf of my Office, we are honored to host today’s annual ATAC conference. The Eastern District’s Anti-Terrorism Advisory Committee was created in the aftermath of 9/11, when the U.S. Department...


Readout of Mark W. Menezes Visit to the Appalachian Region

Release: PA House of Representatives Roundtable On Thursday, Under Secretary Menezes participated in a roundtable discussion with Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Mike Turzai, Policy Chair Donna Oberlander, Members of the House of Representatives, and industry representatives. The group discussed ...


Woman Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Woodbridge woman was sentenced today to five years in prison for buying and selling wholesale quantities of high-grade methamphetamine.


Sisseton Man Charged with Sexual Abuse and Obstruction of Justice

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Sisseton, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for sexual abuse and obstruction of justice.


Grassley Statement on Auto Tariff Delay

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s decision, pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, to delay tariffs on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child.


Four Arrested at Embassy of Venezuela Appear in Court

News Release: WASHINGTON -Four individuals who were arrested and removed from the Embassy of Venezuela yesterday each made their initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today on federal charges stemming from trespassing and interfering with the U.S. Department of State’s protective functions, announced U.S. Attorney Jessie K. Liu.


Jury Convicts Man Subject to Victim Protective Orders for Possessing Firearms

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - CHAD WAYNE KASPEREIT, 34, of Duncan, has been convicted by a jury of possessing firearms while subject to a victim protective order and lying on a federal form to purchase firearms, announced First Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.


Jessamine County Man Sentenced to 132 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin and Carfentanyl

News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - Jeffery Ruggiero, 29, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, was sentenced today, to 132 months in federal prison, by United States District Judge Karen C. Caldwell, for conspiracy to distribute heroin and carfentanyl and distribution of carfentanyl resulting in serious physical injury.


Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Prepare for Busy Memorial Day Weekend (Moab)

News Release: MOAB, UT- Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking.


Tribal Witnesses Emphasize Spiritual and Cultural Significance of Grizzly Bears, Champion Grijalva Bill to Guarantee Tribal Input on Grizzly Management

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Yesterday’s Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee legislative hearing featured powerful testimony from Native American tribal witnesses on the profound significance of grizzly bears to tribal culture and tribal support for Chair Raúl M. Grijalva’s (D-Ariz.) Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act.


Nine people, most from Toledo, indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to traffic large amounts of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl in Northwest Ohio

News Release: Nine people, most from Toledo, were indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to traffic large amounts of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl in Northwest Ohio.


News Release: Aaron Olson, age 35, of Nora Springs, Iowa, has been charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a child. The charges are contained in an Indictment unsealed on May 9, 2019, in United States District Court in Cedar Rapids.


News Release: Former Manager of International Labor Union Pleads Guilty to Defrauding and Stealing From Union.


Texas Woman Sentenced For Conspiracy to Commit Mail and Wire Fraud as Part of Lottery Scam

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that DEBRA KROM, age 47, a resident of Wylie, Texas, was sentenced yesterday for her role in a conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.


News Release: CHICAGO - A grand jury has indicted a Chicago man on federal racketeering charges for allegedly committing murder to maintain and increase his position in a violent street gang.


Chicago Man Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges for Allegedly Committing Murder to Increase Position in Violent Street Gang

News Release: CHICAGO - A grand jury has indicted a Chicago man on federal racketeering charges for allegedly committing murder to maintain and increase his position in a violent street gang.