News published on Federal Newswire in May 2019

News from May 2019


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pittsburgh Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearms Offense

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty in federal court on a charge of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Lavel L. Hicks, of Weirton, West Virginia, has admitted to drug and firearms charges, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.


News Release: FBI Media Alert: FBI Offers up to $1,000 Reward in Grant County Credit Union Robbery.


Ohio Man Admits to Methamphetamine Distribution

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Victor Ramel Chancler Witcher, of Akron, Ohio, has admitted to methamphetamine distribution, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.


Nearly 100 Charged in Massive Marriage Fraud Scheme

News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Southern District of Texas. Monday, May 13, 2019. HOUSTON - A total of 50 people are now in custody following the return of a 206-count indictment alleging varying roles in a large-scale marriage fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick along with...


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging eight defendants with participating in a heroin and fentanyl distribution conspiracy allegedly operating in the Baltimore area since at least February 2018, as well as related charges. The superseding indictment...


Tim's Day on the Land

News Release: Tim’s Day on the Land. Honoring the legacy of Tim Mason and his commitment to public land stewardship with a day of volunteer service and a special evening program at Effigy Mounds National Monument. Saturday, May 25, 2019 Effigy Mounds National Monument will host a special day of volunteer service followed...


News Release: Distributor CareFusion Admits to Buying and Selling Unapproved Devices, Agrees to Pay $3.3 Million.


Montgomery Woman Convicted of Ten Counts of Filing False Tax Returns

News Release: Montgomery, Alabama - On Thursday, May 9, 2019, a federal jury convicted a Montgomery woman, Laquanda Gilmore Garrott, 39, on ten counts of aiding and assisting the filing of a false federal income tax return, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. and Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Holloman, III of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division.


News Release: FRESNO,CA (May 13, 2019) - U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced Thursday that a federal jury found Filiberto “Beto" Chavez, 37, of Fresno, guilty of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, possessionwith intent to distribute methamphetamine, conspiracy to engage in interstate travel for prostitution and two counts of use of a facility of interstate commerce to promote prostitution,


News Release: WHEELING - U.S. Attorney Bill Powell recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal police officers on the occasion of National Police Week, which is being observed Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019.


News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Adler, who handled the case, stated that Biddle was an anesthesiologist and pain management doctor who also operated a medical marijuana practice. Between February 9, 2015 and Oct. 16, 2017, the defendant was prescribing controlled substances for two deceased patients. Biddle knew the patients were deceased and used their names and dates of birth knowingly and without lawful authority to obtain controlled substances for himself.