News published on Federal Newswire in June 2020

News Release: WASHINGTON - Fifteen defendants have pleaded guilty to-date for their roles in a transnational and multi-million dollar scheme to defraud American victims through online auction fraud.

U.S. Attorney Keefe Announces Additional Grants To North Florida Communities To Address COVID-19 Pandemic

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

Previously Convicted Felon from Albuquerque Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Selmonio Davis, 34, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court in Albuquerque on June 11 to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Ranson Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Forcefor Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography

News Release: Martinsurg, WV - Members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force today arrested a Ranson man on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography.

Texas man charged for impeding law enforcement during protest

News Release: HOUSTON - A 32-year-old resident of Austin has been taken into custody on charges of civil disorder, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.

High Fire Danger Prompts Fire Restrictions in Southeast Utah

News Release: The current and forecasted weather situation coupled with extremely dry accumulations of dense vegetation throughout Southeastern Utah, has created hazardous wildfire conditions. Beginning Friday, June 12, 2020, all State, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), United States Forest Service (USFS), National Park Service (NPS), and all Unincorporated Private lands, will initiate fire restrictions for the following areas:.

Fugitive Wanted for 2011 Murder Arrested in Dominican Republic, Extradited Back to U.S.

News Release: Scranton, PA - Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the return to the United States of Willis Gonzalez, also known as Jorge Cruz Canela - a 30-year-old man formerly of Hazleton, Pennsylvania charged with a 2011 homicide.

Ontario County Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Stealing More Than $750,000 from Her Employer

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Karen Owens, 55, of Phelps, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to wire fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Norwich Man on Federal Supervised Release Charged with Gun and Drug Offenses

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Norwich Police Chief Patrick J. Daley announced that ANTOINE WALKER, 40, of Norwich, was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint charging him with firearm and controlled substances offenses.

House Health Committee Chairs Blast Trump Administration’s Attack on ACA’s Nondiscrimination Protections

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA), and Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement today after the Trump Administration...

BLM releases final environmental analysis on mineral materials sale proposal in Fremont County

News Release: CAÑON CITY, Colo. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) evaluating the proposed expansion of the Parkdale Quarry, west of Cañon City.

Wyden, Murray Demand HHS Withdraw Rule Allowing Sweeping Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Against LGBTQIA+ Communities and Religious Minorities

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray, D-Wash., today condemned the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for going forward with the finalization of a proposed rule that would allow recipients of HHS grants and contracts to discriminate against LGBTQIA+ communities and religious minorities across the country.

Convicted Felon Indicted for Firearms Business without a License, Possession of Firearms, Distribution of Methamphetamine and Using a Firearm During a Drug Trafficking Offense

News Release: MEMPHIS, TN - On June 9, 2020, a federal grand jury indicted Bruce Matthews, 27, on several charges, including engaging in a firearms business without a license. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney announced the indictment today.

Seattle man pleads guilty to illegal possession of a dozen firearms including assault rifles

News Release: Federal felony convictions from two states prohibit possession of firearms.

Gateway National Recreation Area to Increase Access to Floyd Bennett Field

News Release: Brooklyn, N.Y. - Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gateway National Recreation Area is increasing recreational access. 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.

House Health Committee Chairs Blast Trump Administration’s Attack on ACA’s Nondiscrimination Protections

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA), and Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement today after the Trump Administration...

4 Mexican nationals charged with transporting more than 4,700 pounds of marijuana aboard panga boat to Santa Barbara county beach

By Homeland Newswire | Jun 12, 2020

News Release: LOS ANGELES - Four Mexican nationals today were named in a federal grand jury indictment charging them with possessing and intending to distribute more than 2,100 kilograms (4,700 pounds) of marijuana, which they allegedly transported on a fishing boat that landed on a Santa Barbara County beach.

Updates to 2020 Census Operations

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau continues to monitor the impacts COVID-19 has on 2020 Census operations and follow guidance of federal, state and local health authorities to ensure the safety our staff and the public. The Census Bureau is ready to announce resumption of other operations in addition to the Update Leave operation and fingerprinting of new hires, which are already underway, in order to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census.

Wounded Moose in the Exit Glacier Area

News Release: Kenai Fjords National Park staff are monitoring the Exit Glacier area for the presence of a wounded moose and her calf. Visitors to the area are advised to use precautions and be diligent regarding safety. A wounded moose poses unique safety issues, as the animal may be more protective or agitated. In addition, a wounded moose can draw in black bears and brown bears.

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Increases Recreational Access