News published on Federal Newswire in June 2020

News from June 2020


Box Elder Man Admits Child Pornography, Sexual Abuse of Minor Charges

News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Box Elder man accused of having sex with a minor pleaded guilty on Monday to charges, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.


Two Defendants Charged With Murder and Aiding and Abetting in Slaying of Federal Protective Service Officer at Oakland Courthouse Building

News Release: OAKLAND - At a press conference held this morning at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Oakland, the Department of Justice announced that murder and attempted murder charges have been filed against Steven Carrillo, the alleged gunman in the May 29, 2020, drive-by shooting ...


Somerset Man Pleads Guilty to the Production of Child Pornography

News Release: LONDON, Ky. - A Somerset, Kentucky man, Bradley D. Hall, 38, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, before U.S. District Court Judge Claria Horn Boom, to two counts of production of child pornography.


Indictment: Topeka Man Robbed Three Stores

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - A Topeka man was indicted today in federal court in Wichita on charges of committing robberies at three stores in Topeka, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.


Monterey-Based Attorney Charged With Wire Fraud

News Release: Defendant Allegedly Defrauded the Property Owner of the Home of The Elite Cafe Out Of Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars.


U.S. Attorney Keefe Joins Department Of Justice In Observing 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida,.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $400,000 in CARES Act Funding to Boost Economic Development Programs Critical to Helping an 8-County Region in Northeast Mississippi Respond to Coronavirus

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $400,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Three Rivers Planning & Development District, Pontotoc, Mississippi, to update economic development plans and fortify programs to assist communities in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.


Toledo man indicted for possession with intent to distribute cocaine

News Release: Justin E. Herdman, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, announced today that a federal grand jury in Cleveland, Ohio has returned an indictment charging Kevin L. Arnold, age 54, of Toledo, Ohio with two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on COVID-19’s Impact  on the Energy Sector

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr.’s (D-NJ) remarks as prepared for delivery for today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, “Reviving Our Economy: COVID-19’s Impact to the Energy Sector:"


Upton: Let’s focus on projects that can create jobs immediately and restore U.S. energy sector leadership.

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton delivers remarks at an Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, “Reviving our Economy: COVID-19’s Impact on the Energy Sector."


Armed Drug Dealer Sentenced in Federal Court

News Release: United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Keiuntea Antonio Banks, 25, of Mobile, was sentenced today in federal court to a term of 10 years imprisonment for his possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, carrying a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime, and felon in possession of a firearm. Banks pled guilty to the three charges in January of 2020.


Rankin County Man Pleads Guilty to Making and Passing Counterfeit Currency

News Release: Jackson, Miss. - Purvis Dustin Ward, 33, of Rankin County, Mississippi, pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Carlton W. Reeves to one count of making counterfeit currency and one count of passing counterfeit currency, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Resident Agent in Charge Shawn Wolfe of the United States Secret Service.


EM Names New WIPP, Los Alamos Managers, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Safety, Security

News Release: EM has named new managers for the Carlsbad and Los Alamos field offices, and a new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Safety, Security, and Quality Assurance, among leadership updates at its sites and at headquarters.


DOJ and City of Aberdeen, Washington, resolve complaint and investigation regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

News Release: Resident with visual impairment reports light boxes and tree limbs making sidewalks inaccessible for blind and visually impaired.


Selma Man Sentenced to Maximum After Trial on Gun Charges

News Release: Richard W. Moore, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, announces that Jessie James Turner, Jr., has been sentenced to ten years in prison after his conviction of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Turner’s jury trial took place at the federal courthouse in Selma, Alabama in November 2019.


EM Nevada Transfer of 70 Sites to Legacy Management Nearly Complete

News Release: LAS VEGAS - The EM and DOE Office of Legacy Management (LM) are nearing completion of a transfer of long-term stewardship responsibilities for 70 sites on the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), including the Tonopah Test Range (TTR).


News Release: Bradken Inc. Pays $10.8 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Substandard Naval Parts.


South Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A South Charleston man has pled guilty to a drug crime, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Clay Dempsey, 37, pled guilty to aiding and abetting the possession with intent to distribute a quantity of fentanyl.


Indiana Man Who Trekked on Foot to Meet Wisconsin Minor Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: United States Attorney Matthew D. Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on June 15, 2020, Tommy Lee Jenkins (age: 33) of Whitestown, Indiana, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison by Senior District Judge William C. Griesbach.


South Florida National Parks and Preserve create over $352 million in economic benefit

News Release: Homestead, Fla. - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2.9 million visitors to the four NPS units in South Florida collectively spent $242.5 million in 2019. That spending resulted in 3,251 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the South Florida economy of $352.2 million.