News published on Federal Newswire in May 2019

News from May 2019


News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the progress made by the more than 900 public- and private-sector organizations leading the U.S. in energy efficiency through their participation in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Better Buildings Initiative. Together, Better...


News Release: Network Formed by Individuals Who Advertised their Specialized Technical Skills and Services on Underground Russian-Language Online Criminal Forums.


News Release: Previous four-time state felony drug offender.


News Release: Jackson, Miss. - Mackee Donell Jefferson, 37, of Jackson, pled guilty today before Senior U.S. District Court Judge Tom S. Lee to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Christopher Freeze with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Mississippi.



Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment to Hold Hearing on EPA Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Requests

News Release: Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), announced the Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled “Policies, Recommendations, and Impacts of...


News Release: Convicted Felon Became Impatient at Drive-Thru, Showed a Firearm to Store Employee.


Engel & Asia Subcommittee Democrats to Trump: Appoint an Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia

News Release: Dear Mr. President: We are deeply concerned by your failure, more than two years into your term, to name and have confirmed an Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs at the Department of State. The absence of a confirmed official to lead the Department’s efforts at advancing...


Rhode Island Property Preservationist Indicted for Fraud, Money Laundering, Aggravated Identity Theft and Obstructing an IRS Investigation

News Release: Rhode Island Property Preservationist Indicted for Fraud, Money Laundering, Aggravated Identity Theft and Obstructing an IRS Investigation.


Chicago man indicted on federal charges for allegedly committing murder to increase position in violent street gang

News Release: CHICAGO - A Chicago man was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on several counts, including racketeering charges for allegedly committing murder to maintain and increase his position in a violent street gang.


“Sovereign Citizen” Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Fraud Scheme

News Release: Columbia, South Carolina - United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that Ronald Allen Wright, age 53, of Columbia, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty of tax fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. His convictions stem from the false and meritless...


Star Lore and Star Gazing at Homestead National Monument of America

News Release: Learn the star lore of Native Americans and explore the night skies through telescopes on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 from 9-11 p.m. at Homestead National Monument of America’s Heritage Center.


DEA Los Angeles Special Agent in Charge David J. Downing to retire on May 31

News Release: LOS ANGELES - After 24 years of dedicated service to the United States, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) David J. Downing III of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Los Angeles Division will retire on May 31.


Philadelphia Man Convicted of Illegally Possessing a Firearm

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Kevin Jamelle Archie, 37, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was convicted today at trial of one count of felon in possession of a firearm.


Hartford Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Illegal Gun Possession

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ALVIN CRAWFORD, also known as “Nardy," 34, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 42 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a firearm.


Miami Man Pleads Guilty To Participating In $1.5 Million Apple Pay Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that Daniel Butler (29, Miami) today pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Butler faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 2 years in federal prison for the aggravated identity theft count and up to 20 years in federal prison for the wire fraud count. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


News Release: Researchers from the U.S. Census Bureau, along with many other survey research professionals across the nation, will present findings at the 74th Annual American Association for Public Opinion Research Conference May 16-19, 2019, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This year’s theme is “Populism Around the World!".


News Release: SUSANVILLE, Calif. - Summer bus shuttle service on the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail begins Saturday, June 1, and will continue every Saturday through the summer season. The service is a partnership of the Bureau of Land Management and Lassen Rural Bus.


Minnesota Man with Multiple Prior Felony Convictions Pleads Guilty Under Project EJECT to Illegally Possessing a Firearm

News Release: Jackson, Miss. - Bobby Joseph Stallworth, 59, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, entered a guilty plea today before Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Bramlette III to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Christopher Freeze with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


Nebraska Man Charged with Selling Employer’s Confidential Information

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Nebraska man was arrested today for allegedly selling one of his employer’s databases, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.