News from May 2019
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA - Floyd Edward Roby, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: Portland, Ore. - On May 14, 2019 the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), Coos Forest Protective Association, and Douglas Forest Protective Association and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signed a Western Oregon Operating Plan (Plan). This five-year plan will remain in effect from July 1, 2019 through...
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: An Elyria man was indicted on charges of trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and crack cocaine.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal jury convicted Delroy Williams, Jr. age 32, of Baltimore, Maryland, for a conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, and for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana. The jury returned its verdict late on May 20, 2019. Williams fled and was a fugitive from justice prior to his original trial date in November 2018. Williams was arrested on Jan. 11, 2019, and has been detained since that time.
By USDA Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: (Salt Lake City, Utah, May 22, 2019) — Today, Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, joined Utah State Governor, Gary R. Herbert, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Chief, Vicki Christiansen, and Intermountain Regional Forester, Nora Rasure, to sign an agreement between the Forest Service and the State of Utah focused on shared stewardship.
By USDA Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: (Salt Lake City, Utah, May 22, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today stepped foot in Utah making it his 50th state visited since becoming Secretary just over two years ago. Since then, he has traveled more than 100,000 miles, held nearly 200 townhall discussions and visited nearly 100 farms across the country listening to America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters and producers.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON – Attorney General William P. Barr issued the following statement: "Jeffrey Rosen is a distinguished lawyer who has served at the highest levels of government and the private sector," said Attorney General William P. Barr. "As an attorney, he has more than 35 years’ experience litigating complex ...
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General William P. Barr today awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to 14 recipients – two posthumously – who exhibited exceptional courage in saving and protecting others and whose heroic actions went above and beyond the call of duty. The Medal of Valor, ...
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: The Department of Justice today recognized 17 law enforcement officers from California, Florida, and Texas, as well as two firefighters from Tennessee, for their efforts to find missing children and bring child sexual predators and child pornographers to justice.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: The Department of Justice today recognized Detective Lorraine Szczepanik of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for her investigation and subsequent arrest of three local child pornographers and the identification of a fourth suspect. Three were prosecuted, pleading guilty to possession of child pornography and receiving prison sentences. A case is pending against the fourth suspect.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: The Department of Justice today honored 10 Texas-based law enforcement officers who rescued two sisters abducted from their home in Round Rock, Texas.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: The Department of Justice today recognized two Tennessee-based firefighters who led a seven-hour search that led to the discovery of a missing six-year-old boy and his dog.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: The Department of Justice today honored Detective Christie Hirota and five other members of the Sacramento Valley, California, High Tech Crimes Task Force for their investigation that resulted in the timely arrest of a sexual predator who victimized at least five children and who had a foster child in his care at the time of his arrest.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: Four individuals in Flint, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to impede the lawful functions of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and steal from an organization receiving federal funds, announced Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: A federal court entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against defendants Pharm D Solutions LLC (Pharm D); Luis R. De Leon, co-owner and Pharmacist-in-Charge; and Juan C. De Leon, co-owner and pharmacist, the Department of Justice announced today. The injunction permanently enjoins the defendants from distributing adulterated, misbranded, and unapproved new drugs in violation of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: A Somerset County, New Jersey, man was arrested today for attempting to provide material support to Hamas, lying on his application to enlist in the U.S. Army, and making threats against pro-Israel supporters. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito ...
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: A federal grand jury has indicted a San Fernando Valley man for his role in planning to bomb a rally in Long Beach last month for the purpose of causing mass casualties. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers and U.S. Attorney Nicola T. Hanna for the Central District of California made the announcement.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: A federal court entered a consent decree of permanent injunction requiring a multi-site outsourcing compounding pharmacy, headquartered in Illinois, to comply with provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) while manufacturing, holding, and distributing drugs.
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: IAV GmbH (IAV), a German company that engineers and designs automotive systems, was sentenced in federal court in Detroit today to pay a $35 million criminal penalty.
By Fed Newswire | May 22, 2019
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on April 30-May 1, 2019.
