News published on Federal Newswire in October 2019

News from October 2019


Orville Wright bust found on Kill Devil Hills beach; investigation continues

News Release: The reproduction bust of Orville Wright, which was recently stolen from Wright Brothers National Memorial, was found this afternoon on the beach in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.


Felon Charged with Drug and Gun Law Violations

News Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A resident of Allegheny County has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating the federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle and United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut John H. Durham announced that Talvin Hinton, 43, of Bridgeport, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for distributing heroin.


News Release: * Yellowstone wildland fire staff will conduct a 16-acre prescribed fire on one day between October 16-24, weather dependent.


November Hours for 2019

News Release: Martin Van Buren National Historic will offer reduced fall hours on weekends during the month of November.


Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts: A Nature Park?!

News Release: VIENNA, Va. - The final curtain has closed on the 2019 summer concert series, but there is more to explore at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts this fall! In addition to two performing arts venues, the park is home to forested hiking trails, a lively creek and many plant and wildlife species. Join a park ranger on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. for a guided autumn hike on the Wolf Trap trails.


News Release: Albany, GA- A multi-agency investigation has resulted in the execution of search warrants today in Dougherty, Henry, Muscogee and Worth Counties, announced Charles “Charlie" Peeler, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. Additionally, federal indictments charging six individuals for drug trafficking were unsealed today.


News Release: SOCORRO, N.M. ‒ The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in partnership with the San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District, will treat approximately 4,100 acres of creosote bush and juniper beginning on or about Nov. 1, 2019. Thinning treatments will occur on BLM land within Catron and Socorro counties in south-central New Mexico where creosote bush and juniper tree densities have surpassed historic, naturally occurring levels.


Lassen Volcanic National Park to Complete Fall Pile Burning

News Release: MINERAL, CA - Lassen Volcanic National Park will complete pile burning as cool and wet weather begins to enter the forecast. Fall conditions facilitate fuels reduction projects throughout the park by reducing the likelihood of flames spreading beyond pile areas.


Florida Contractor Pleads Guilty to Procurement Fraud Related to Federal Courthouse Construction on St. Thomas

News Release:  . St. Thomas, USVI - United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert for the District of the Virgin Islands announced today that David Wikel, president of Florida-based Therma-Seal Roof Systems, LLC, pleaded guilty to providing kickbacks in connection with the $1.7 million dollar federal government subcontract...


Mexican National Sentenced for Identity Theft, Illegally Reentering the United States

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Mexican national who illegally entered the United States at least a dozen times was sentenced in federal court today for illegal reentry and for stealing a deceased person’s identity to obtain employment.


Walden, Burgess, Guthrie, and Bucshon Ask for Follow-Up Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Hearing

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX), Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) ask committee majority for a follow-up hearing on maternal mortality and morbidity. This is a serious public health issue that has seen an increase in deaths over the years and disproportionately impacts minorities.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced today that the Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a full Committee markup on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10 am in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.



News Release: WASHINGTON-The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will jointly showcase their cybersecurity capabilities and technology solutions at Mobile World Congress Los Angeles 2019 next week.


U.S. Attorney Appoints Decorated LMPD Officer As District’s New Law Enforcement Coordinator

News Release: LOUISVILLE, Ky. - United States Attorney Russell Coleman announced today the appointment of Sergeant Eric Black (Retired), previously of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), as the U.S. Attorney’s new Law Enforcement Coordinator for the Western District of Kentucky.


News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - A Wichita man was sentenced today to 12 months and a day in prison for threatening an employee of the pro-life organization Operation Rescue, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced today that the Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a full Committee markup on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10 am in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.


News Release: Washington - As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the U.S. produce industry, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet their contractual obligations...


Sagamore Hill Announces Visiting Artist Heather Heckel

News Release: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site welcomes Visiting Artist Heather Heckel, who will be on site during the months of October and November to work on new, original artwork with Sagamore Hill subject matter. Heckel will be visiting on Saturday afternoons from 2pm-4pm from October 12 to November 23 to...