News published on Federal Newswire in February 2020

News from February 2020


Cass County Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Pornography

News Release: United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the sentencing of JARED ROSS BOSWELL, 33, to 145 months in prison for distributing child pornography. BOSWELL, who pleaded guilty on Aug. 15, 2019, was sentenced today before Judge Donovan W. Frank in U.S. District Court in Bemidji, Minnesota.


Guilty Plea: Soldier at Fort Riley Described How to Make Explosive Devices

News Release: TOPEKA, KAN. - Jarrett William Smith, 24, Ft. Riley, Kan., pleaded guilty today to unlawfully distributing instructions for making explosive devices over social media while he was a member of the U.S. Army, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.


Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery

News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man pleaded guilty today to the October 2019 robberies of the TD Bank in Worcester and the East Boston Savings Bank in Revere.


McCaul Statement on the Administration’s FY 2021 Budget Request

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the Administration’s FY 2021 budget request.


FBI Media Alert: Avoid Becoming a Victim of Romance Scams

News Release: FBI Media Alert: Avoid Becoming a Victim of Romance Scams.


Opelousas Man Pleads Guilty to Burning Three Baptist Churches in St. Landry Parish

News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. - United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced today that Holden Matthews, 22, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Lafayette to intentionally setting fire to three Baptist churches because of the religious character of those buildings. Specifically, Matthews pleaded guilty to...


Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Scheme

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Texas man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute up to 15 kilograms of cocaine and conspiracy to commit money laundering.


United States Attorney Addresses Topic of Sanctuary Cities

News Release: United States Attorney Joe Kelly touted increased public safety as a result of cooperation among law enforcement agencies Monday during a press conference addressing the lack of so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions" in Nebraska. Attendees also included Shawn Byers, Acting Field Office Director for U.S.


Chairman Thompson Statement on Trump’s Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security

News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s FY 2021 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security...


Chairman Neal Statement on President Trump’s Proposed Budget

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on President Trump’s FY 2021 budget proposal...


Camden Woman Admits Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A member of a drug-trafficking organization today admitted her role in a conspiracy to distribute significant amounts of illegal drugs in Camden, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.


Fairport Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Child Pornography

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Cody Clarke, 27, of Fairport, NY, pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. The charge carries a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a fine of up to $250,000.


News Release: BLUEFIELD, W.Va. - A Bluefield woman was sentenced to federal prison for distributing drugs, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Cassandra Tiller, 36, was sentenced to eight months in prison and three years of supervised release for distribution of heroin.


Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Burning Three Baptist Churches in St. Landry Parish

News Release: Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Burning Three Baptist Churches in St. Landry Parish.


Amsterdam Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin and Fentanyl Charge

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Edwin Rodriguez, a/k/a “Chaka," age 31, of Amsterdam, New York, pled guilty today to possessing and intending to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin mixed with fentanyl.


BLM Publishes Final Decision Record for Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

News Release: JUPITER, Fla. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published its final Decision Record for the Site Infrastructure, Resilience, and Information Environmental Assessment (SIRI EA) concerning implementation of a multitude of projects at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area that includes the conversion of septic systems to municipal sewer and the development of a living shoreline along a portion of the site.


Oklahoma City Bank Robber Sentenced to Serve 151 Months in Federal Prison

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Michael William Allen, 40, of Midwest City, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison for bank robbery, announced U.S. Attorney Timothy J. Downing.


Ex-Marijuana Warehouse Employee Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Planning $2 Million Armed Heist with Corrupt Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy

News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Walnut man was sentenced today to 168 months in federal prison for orchestrating a $2 million armed robbery of a commercial marijuana warehouse where over half a ton of marijuana was stolen with the help of a corrupt Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy.


Son of Indicted Former City of Memphis Employee Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud and Conspiracy

News Release: Memphis, TN -Karl "Shun" Blackmon, 46, has pleaded guilty to mail fraud and conspiracy. U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the guilty plea today.


Florida Woman Guilty of Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A 35-year-old St. Petersburg, Florida woman has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking crimes in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.