News published on Federal Newswire in September 2019

News from September 2019


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Sept. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Oversight and Judiciary Committees Investigate Pence Trip to Trump Golf Resort in Ireland and Trump’s Pitch to Host G7 at His Resort in Miami

News Release: Washington, D.C. -The House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the House Committee on the Judiciary sent a series of letters requesting documents and other information regarding multiple efforts by the President, Vice President, and other Trump Administration officials to spend taxpayer funds at properties owned by the President in potential violation of the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses.


News Release: Repairs to the Switchback Trailhead culvert at mile 14.5 on Hurricane Ridge Road are scheduled to begin during the week of September 16. Visitors should expect short traffic delays of less than five minutes for alternating single-lane traffic during weekday work hours. For visitor and worker safety...


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a McLaughlin, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer, and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.


News Release: HAMMOND- Carlos Rodriguez, 42, of Hobart, Indiana, was sentenced before District Court Judge Philip P. Simon, on September 5, 2019, following his plea of guilty to possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances within 1000 feet of a school and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug crime announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.


McLaughlin Man Charged with Assaulting a Federal Officer and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a McLaughlin, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer, and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.


ICE arrests 2 during Operation No Safe Haven in Georgia

News Release: ATLANTA - Officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Atlanta arrested two suspected human rights violators at large in the community during a 3-day period, from August 27-29th. The two were arrested as part of a nation-wide operation, No Safe Haven V, where 39 known or suspected human rights violators and war criminals with final orders of removal were arrested throughout the U.S.


News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington today sentenced Terry Alonzo Wilson (53, Tampa) to 25 years in federal prison for planning and carrying out an armed robbery of a Tampa pawnshop. The court also ordered Wilson to forfeit $63,543, which includes the $61,943 in jewelry and $1,600 in cash that Wilson and his co-defendant, Jeremy Williams (35, Miami), had taken from the pawnshop during the robbery.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Dino Paolucci, 41, of Mississauga, Ontario, entered a plea of guilty to four counts of securities fraud before United States District Judge Eduardo C. Robreno.


News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.


News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., and DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced today Pablo Rentas-Torres, 35, and Jesus Fernandez, 25, both of Rochester, N.Y., pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr., to conspiracy to possess...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today sent a letter to Inspector General Mark Greenblatt at the Department of the Interior (DOI) asking him to assess DOI’s “Supplemental Awareness Review" process as part of its ongoing probe of how Interior responds to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)...


News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Pablo Rentas-Torres, 35, and Jesus Fernandez, 25, both of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $1,000,000 fine.


News Release: Beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Parking Area and the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center will be closed to all uses for a pavement preservation project. The visitor center and parking lot will reopen by 8 a.m. Friday, September 13. The parking lot was initially paved in July but unfortunately will be redone due to the quality of the product.


Lexington Man Gets 10 Years in Federal Prison on Firearm and Drug Charges

News Release: Columbia, South Carolina -- United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that Gabrielle Chase Watts, age 35, of Lexington, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, two counts of possession with intent to distribute...


News Release: LAS CRUCES, NM - On Sept. 11, 2019, the Bureau of Land Management’s Las Cruces District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will convene for a meeting at the Las Cruces District Office at 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is open to the public.


Texas Man Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Child Kidnapping

News Release: A Texas man was sentenced today to 33 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for child kidnapping.


Fall River Mayor Charged with Extorting Marijuana Vendors for Cash

News Release: Four others, including former chief of staff, also charged today.


News Release: United States Attorney Trent Shores announced today the results of the September 2019 Federal Grand Jury B.