News published on Federal Newswire in April 2020

News from April 2020


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, and Drug User in Possession of Firearms was sentenced on April 20, 2020, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.


Alaska Man Who Claimed Loyalty to ISIS and Threatened Attack on Lafayette College Campus Pleads Guilty

News Release: PHILADELPHIA, PA - United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that Gavin Lee Casdorph, 21, of Anchorage, Alaska, pleaded guilty to one count of willfully making false threats in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 844(e). United States District Judge Edward G. Smith presided over the guilty plea...


Grassley: People Need Disaster Aid in Puerto Rico; it Can’t Keep Going to Waste

News Release: Dear Governor Vázquez Garced: The people of Puerto Rico have endured severe hardships from a sequence of natural disasters and the ongoing public health emergency associated with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. In response, the federal government has significantly increased funding for Puerto Rico’s...


Justice Department Commemorates National Crime Victims' Rights Week

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - U.S. Attorney Scott C. Blader joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout the week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.".


News Release: U.S. Attorney Erica H. MacDonald joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout the week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice | Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.".


News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister joins communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.".


Nashua Man Sentenced to 48 Months for Drug Trafficking

News Release: CONCORD - Anthony Nieves, 26, of Nashua, was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


News Release: FBI Charlotte Warns Popular Social Media Trends Can Lead to Fraud.


U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins in Recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25, 2020

News Release: PORTLAND-Every April, the Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) leads communities across the country in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) to honor crime victims, promote their rights and recognize those who advocate on their behalf. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25, with the theme: Seek Justice | Ensure Victims’ Rights | Inspire Hope.


Justice Department Observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 19-25, 2020

News Release: St. Thomas, USVI - United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert joins the Department of Justice in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25, 2020. “Here in the U.S. Virgin Islands, prosecutors and staff recognize our continuing obligation to support and defend the victims of crime...


News Release: For too long, the victims of crime have been the forgotten persons of our criminal justice system. - Ronald Reagan (1911-2004).


Department Of Justice Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

News Release: Knoxville, Tenn. - The Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime will join communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.".


News Release: PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management is working with the U.S. Department of the Air Force and the U.S. Department of the Navy, acting on behalf of the U.S. Marine Corps, to allow for the continuation of military testing, training and national defense at the Barry M. Goldwater Range in southern Arizona.


Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty to Impersonating an FBI Agent

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. -Daniel Arushanov, 27, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to impersonating an officer or employee of the United States, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.


News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder will join communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) and celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.".


Alaska Delegation Urges Fast-Tracked Approval for Virtual SRS RAC Meetings

News Release: U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Young, all R-Alaska, today sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue requesting that he allow Resource Advisory Committees (RACs) to meet virtually on an expedited timeline during the COVID-19 pandemic.


News Release: In an on-going effort to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species, the National Park Service (NPS) at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will require that all boaters complete the aquatic invasive species (AIS) quagga/zebra mussel-free self-certification form beginning May 1, 2020. This is the next progression of the AIS prevention program introduced in early 2018.


BLM approves Fish Springs Ranch Utility Lines and Access Road

News Release: CARSON CITY, NEV. The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Sierra Front Field Office has approved the Fish Springs Ranch Utility Lines and Access Road. The Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzed the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of authorizing the construction of access roads and...


Zion National Park & Zion Forever Project Release New Park Film in Recognition of National Park Week

News Release: SPRINGDALE, Utah - With Zion National Park temporarily closed in response to COVID-19, the Zion Forever Project and Zion National Park have a desire to continue links among our community and park. In recognition of National Park Week and Earth Day, Zion Forever Project is releasing the new in-park film...


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, and Drug User in Possession of Firearms was sentenced on April 20, 2020, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.