News from July 2020
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: For Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division, Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, and Western District of New York, U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., announced today that Phousavath Luangrath, 30, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of misprision of a felony, was sentenced to serve one year probation by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The defendant was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $572.20.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Daciann Brown, 30, a Jamaican native residing in Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to failure to appear for sentencing before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Phousavath Luangrath, 30, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of misprision of a felony, was sentenced to serve one year probation by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The defendant was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $572.20.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON-Ways and Means Republicans have introduced two new bills as part of their policy agenda to help Americans returning safely to a healthy workplace. These bills, the Healthy Workplace Tax Credit introduced by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) and the Workplace Testing Tax Credit introduced by Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), will help businesses safely and responsibly reopen our economy and protect the health and well-being of workers.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: Grand Canyon, AZ - Recent monsoon activity in the region resulted in two new lightning ignited fires. Fire crews are actively working to suppress and monitor the two fires.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman announced today that an information charge was filed against Melvin Lee Jackson, age 18, of Youngstown, Ohio. Jackson is charged with 3-counts of interference with commerce by means of robbery and 2-counts using or carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: LOS ANGELES - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers issue detainers and requests for notification to law enforcement agencies to provide notice of its intent to assume custody of an individual detained in federal, state or local custody.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: St. Louis, Missouri - Matthew Orasco, 40, of St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for the offenses of possessing with intent to distribute cocaine and felon in possession of a firearm. Orasco appeared in federal court today before U.S. District Judge John A. Ross.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: The team of federal employees supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs is small but mighty. In this “Meet Our Team" blog post series, we introduce key staff dedicated to the Office and its mission to support tribes in pursuing their energy visions.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: Dear Mr. DeJoy: I am writing to seek information about operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service that have the potential to affect the quality of service for Americans. It is essential that the Postal Service not slow down mail or in any way compromise service for small businesses, rural communities,...
By State Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
Release: This report is submitted in accordance with sections 405(c) and (d) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 (22 U.S.C. 2370c-2(c) and (d)). Section 1 lists the countries identified as being in violation of the standards under the CSPA in 2019. Section 2 provides a description and the amounts of...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: DENVER - United States Attorney Jason R. Dunn announced that Zhiming Wang, age 26, a Chinese national and a lawful permanent residence of the U.S., was sentenced today to serve 14 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years on supervised release for maintaining a drug involved premises related to the cultivation of marijuana. The defendant lived in Commerce City, Colorado. The Denver Division of the DEA joined in today’s announcement.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: Defendant befriended family and then sexually exploited 15-year-old.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA - United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum announced on Monday, July 13, 2020, Douglas Schlott, age 35, of Council Bluffs, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose to a total of 71 months in prison to be followed by a five year term of supervised release for Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: HOUSTON - A 46-year-old Laredo man has been charged with using the personal information of deceased individuals in online loan scam, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: Rangers, Utah County Sheriff’s Deputies, Search and Rescue, and the Lone Peak Fire District paramedics responded to a 911 call of an unconscious man approximately 1.2 miles up the Timpanogos Cave Trail just after 6:05 am on Thursday, July 16. CPR was in progress when rescuers arrived on scene but efforts to revive the patient, 57 year old park volunteer Kevin Bodily, were ultimately unsuccessful.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it will begin distributing $10 billion in relief funding to hospitals in areas highly impacted by COVID-19 cases starting next week.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: A Cedar Rapids man who unlawfully possessed a gun was sentenced today to federal prison.
By EPA Newswire | Jul 17, 2020
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) blasted the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its 3-1 party line vote gutting Section 210 of the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA):
