News published on Federal Newswire in January 2020

News from January 2020


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - On Friday, a federal jury found Darnell Pearson, 41, of Fresno, guilty of two counts of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury, DEA Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux and U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement after President Trump signed the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE) Act, introduced by Energy and Commerce Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), into law.


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Hacel Alfredo Alvarez, 35, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.


News Release: SAVANNAH, GA - Fort Pulaski National Monument invites you to learn about the Adopt-A-Wetland Program and help park staff collect water quality data and four sites around the park.


Trump Administration Refuses to Testify at Hearing on U.S. Afghanistan Strategy

News Release: Washington, D.C. -On Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, will hold a hearing on the Trump Administration’s strategy regarding the U.S. conflict in Afghanistan, including ongoing reconciliation negotiations with the Taliban.


Leader Of Holland Methamphetamine Conspiracy Sentenced To More Than 19 Years in Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking And Obstruction Of Justice

News Release: Matthew Boeve Organized and Led a Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy In Holland and Threatened Cooperating Witnesses on Facebook.


BLM seeks public input for recreation site improvement in south central Idaho

News Release: BURLEY, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office is proposing an enhancement at the Milner Historic Recreation Area and will seek funding through the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) grants and funding program.


Woman from Mexico Sentenced After Arrest with 21 Pounds of Meth

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - A woman from Mexico who was stopped in Kansas with 21 pounds of methamphetamine was sentenced today to 85 months in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.


Snohomish County man sentenced to 7+ years in prison for illegally sending firearms overseas and illegally possessing silencers and a handgun

News Release: Defendant sent firearm parts to group he described as “Neo Nazi group and terrorist organization".


News Release: PHONE: (716) 843-5817. FAX #: (716) 551-3051. ROCHESTER, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Christopher Parris, 39, currently of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy...



Franklin County Woman Pleads Guilty for Her Role in the Heroin and Fentanyl Conspiracy that Resulted in Death

News Release: St. Louis - Shannon Rennee Bradley, 25, of Washington, Missouri, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute, and aiding and abetting in the distribution of heroin and fentanyl, which resulted in the death of victim A.C. She appeared before United States District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig. Sentencing is scheduled for May 1, 2020.


News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - A North Carolina physician pled guilty to a drug crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Roswell Tempest Lowry, M.D., 85, pled guilty to interstate travel in aid of a racketeering enterprise.



News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RANDY PARKMAN, 43, of Hartford, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven to robbery and firearm offenses.


Getaway Driver for Bank Robber Sentenced to Federal Prison

News Release: A woman who voluntarily participated in the robbery of a bank was sentenced today to more than two years in federal prison.


News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - A Detroit-area man was sentenced to federal prison for aiding and abetting the distribution of oxymorphone, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. D’Andre Lee Mathis, 29, of Mount Clemons, Michigan was sentenced to 63 months in prison and a three year term of supervised release.


Manhunt Ends: Suspect in Grisly Double Murder Arrested in Mexico

News Release: Yakima, WA - A fugitive wanted in the relation to a double homicide that took place in Moxee, Washington was arrested in Mexico on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020.


Two Rochester Residents Charged with Production, Receipt, Distribution, and Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Joshua Sattora, 35, and Rebecca Woodin, 34, both of Rochester, NY, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production, receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years in prison.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement after President Trump signed the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE) Act, introduced by Energy and Commerce Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), into law.