News published on Federal Newswire in July 2020

News from July 2020


News Release: LAS VEGAS - On or around July 28, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Nevada Wild Horse Range Herd Management Area (HMA) located about 30 miles southeast of Tonopah in Nye County, Nevada. The action is needed due to lack of water and declining health of the wild horses associated with herd overpopulation.


Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Shoot U.S. Congressman

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A Rochester, Ill., man, Randall E. Tarr, today entered a plea of guilty to making a threat against U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis. Tarr, 65, of the 200 block of E. Mill St., Rochester, Ill., entered his plea by video conference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tom Schanzle-Haskins in Springfield. Sentencing for Tarr has been scheduled on Nov. 20, 2020, before U.S. District Judge Sue E. Myerscough.


Arizona Woman Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to Al Qaeda

News Release: Arizona Woman Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to Al Qaeda.


News Release: The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Rebecca Armell, 47, of Shelburne, was sentenced today in United States District Court in Burlington to one year and one day of imprisonment following her guilty plea to a charge of credit card fraud. U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss...


News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - The 10th defendant was sentenced for his participation in an extensive drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating between California and the Southern District of West Virginia, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Corey Moore, 47, of Beckley, was sentenced to 60 months in...


News Release: Washington-Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement...


Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Unknown Destinations and the Philippines

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity.


Indivior Solutions Pleads Guilty To Felony Charge And Indivior Entities Agree To Pay $600 Million To Resolve Criminal And Civil Investigations As Part Of DOJ’s Largest Opioid Resolution

News Release: Indivior Solutions Pleads Guilty To Felony Charge And Indivior Entities Agree To Pay $600 Million To Resolve Criminal And Civil Investigations As Part Of DOJ’s Largest Opioid Resolution.


Senators Call on NRC to Improve Advanced Nuclear Environmental Proposal

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), along with Sens. Mike Braun (R-IN) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) sent a letter to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Kristine Svinicki applauding the commission for initiating ...


Continuing to Increase Recreational Access to Lake Powell July 24 2020

News Release: Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is increasing recreational access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.


18 Arrested, Facing Federal Charges After Weeknight Protests at Federal Courthouse in Portland

News Release: Charges include assaulting federal officers, arson, and damaging government property.


News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 73-year-old resident of La Feria has been charged with making a threat to bomb the Veteran’s Administration (VA) Hospital in Harlingen, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.


Strip mall property owners settle ADA violations

News Release: HOUSTON - The owners of several Houston-area properties have settled allegations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to remove barriers and greatly improve physical accessibility, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today on President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Orders on drug pricing...


Ozark National Scenic Riverways provides updates on programs and tips for enjoying the park with larger crowds

News Release: VAN BUREN, MO - With summer visitation at peak levels, Ozark National Scenic Riverways offers suggestions for safe and enjoyable visits throughout the remainder of the summer and fall, as well as an update on programs and events for this year.


Singaporean National Pleads Guilty to Acting in the United States as an Illegal Agent of Chinese Intelligence

News Release: WASHINGTON - Jun Wei Yeo, also known as Dickson Yeo, entered a plea of guilty today to one count of acting within the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign power without first notifying the Attorney General, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 951. Mr. Yeo’s plea was entered via videoconference before...


North Branford Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Tax Offenses Stemming from Embezzlement Schemes

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MELISSA MEOLE, 35, of North Branford, waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden to fraud and tax offenses stemming from embezzlement schemes.


News Release: Fort Lauderdale, FL. - Today, a federal district judge sentenced prior felon Jeremy Juwan Rosello, 22, of Lauderdale Lakes, to nine years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing stolen firearms that later ended up in the hands of alleged international firearms traffickers.


News Release: Distributed methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin in Kokomo.


News Release: FBI Requests the Public’s Help to Find a Federal Fugitive.