News published on Federal Newswire in January 2020

News from January 2020


News Release: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 27 Resource Advisory Committees (RACs) nationwide. These citizen-based committees assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues.


Silent No More Overdose Symposium brings opioid crisis experts to Virginia Commonwealth University to discuss real solutions

News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - Over 160 law enforcement, medical, education, and community services professionals gathered today at Virginia Commonwealth University for the Silent No More Overdose Symposium.


Shooting Multiple Rounds at a Graduation House Party Leads to Over Eleven Years in Federal Prison for Dubuque Man

News Release: Long Criminal History Includes Convictions for Aggravated Assault, Domestic Abuse, and Transporting Undocumented Aliens.


USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, North Carolina and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry

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...


California Aviator Convicted Of Making False Statements

News Release: Pilot lied about medical condition to the FAA.


Guatemalan Man Who Used a Fraudulent Social Security Card Sentenced to Prison

News Release: Illegally Worked using Someone Else’s name and Social Security Number.


News Release: Communications effort employs multi-language ads, partnerships and trusted voices.


Mid-State Physician Charged In $7 Million Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jan. 14, 2020 - James L. Crabb, M.D., 78, of Loretto, Tennessee, is facing federal charges for his role in a $7 million healthcare fraud conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee. Crabb was charged in a criminal Information on Dec. 20, 2019, and appeared before a U.S. Magistrate Judge yesterday.


New Haven Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Gun and Drug Offenses

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MARIANO IRIZARRY, 36, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven to 30 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for firearm and drug offenses.


California Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking

News Release: Four Pounds of Heroin, Five Pound of Fentanyl Seized at Local Station.


News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DEVON WILLIAMS, 30, of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to eight months of imprisonment, followed by one year of supervised release, for preparing false tax returns.


News Release: PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - A Pensacola man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison.


News Release: Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense Against Tech Support Fraud (Part 2).


Nashua Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy in Nashua Area

News Release: CONCORD - William Greenleaf, 43, of Nashua, pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


U.S. Relations With Ethiopia

Release: More information about Ethiopia is available on the Ethiopia Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Rosebud, South Dakota, woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine was sentenced on Jan. 13, 2020, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.


Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For Selling Hundreds of Firearms Without A License

News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A Las Vegas man who sold nearly 200 firearms without a Federal Firearms License was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kent J. Dawson to two years and five months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada.


News Release: WASHINGTON - House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY), Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Pete Visclosky (D-IN), and Military Construction-VA Subcommittee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) released the following statement on reports that the Trump administration is planning to steal $7.2 billion in important counternarcotics and military construction funding to pay for his wasteful border wall.


Nashua Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy in Nashua Area

News Release: CONCORD - William Greenleaf, 43, of Nashua, pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


News Release: Just Three Months After Being Sentenced to “Time-Served" by Local Judge for Drug Dealing, Defendant Illegally Possessed Firearm.