News published on Federal Newswire in June 2020

News from June 2020


El Salvadoran Man Pleads Guilty to Human Smuggling of Illegal Aliens; Two Illegal Aliens Sentenced for Unlawful Return After Removal

News Release: Gulfport, Miss. - Juan Andres Garcia-Hernandez, 33, a citizen of El Salvador and a legal permanent resident living in Maryland, pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden in connection with human smuggling of illegal aliens in Jackson County, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst, Jere T. Miles, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans, and Michael J. Harrison, Acting Chief Patrol Agent of the Border Patrol’s New Orleans Sector.


News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - June 29, 2020 - Scott C. House, 31, of Gallatin, Tennessee, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court to 56 years in prison for child pornography and exploitation crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee.


Reopening Campgrounds at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

News Release: MOAB, UT-. Arches and Canyonlands national parks continue to follow a plan of phased increase in public access to park facilities and services. The next phase includes selective reopening of campgrounds. On July 1, first-come/first-served camping may resume at the campgrounds at Island in the Sky and...


News Release: Cyber investigation revealed sexually explicit images of defendant with young child.


Colombian National Sentenced for Illegal Reentry

News Release: Defendant fled after being released from state custody despite immigration detainer.


News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are developing an innovative approach to address a major environmental challenge facing the nation's animal farmers: the accumulation of nutrients in the manure.


Grassley op-ed: America Needs Leadership on Prescription Prices

News Release: Democrats walked away from negotiations, and too many Republicans are sitting on their hands.


News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DIAVION HUTCHINGS, also known as “Avi," 19, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall to obstruction of justice.


Hampton Woman Sentenced to 18 Months for Mail Fraud Targeting Restaurants and Insurance Companies

News Release: CONCORD - Jacqueline Masse, 49, of Hampton, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for participating in a mail fraud scheme that targeted restaurants and insurance companies, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


Gallatin Man Sentenced For Crimes Involving Sexual Exploitation Of Children

News Release: Former Army Recruiter’s Crimes Included Rape of Toddler & Seven-Year-Old Autistic Child.


‘Secretary’ to Mexican Mafia Member, who Ferried Orders from Imprisoned Gang Leader, Sentenced to over 12½ Years in Prison

News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Whittier woman who was convicted earlier this year on several charges related to her role as a “secretary" to an imprisoned Mexican Mafia member who controlled a street gang was sentenced today to 151 months in federal prison.


Face Coverings Made From Layered Cotton Fabric Likely Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Better Than Synthetics, New Study Finds

News Release: Researchers have completed a new study of how well a variety of natural and synthetic fabrics filter particles of a similar size to the virus that causes COVID-19. Of the 32 cloth materials tested, three of the five most effective at blocking particles were 100% cotton and had a visible raised fiber...


News Release: CONCORD - Jacqueline Masse, 49, of Hampton, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for participating in a mail fraud scheme that targeted restaurants and insurance companies, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.


ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.


News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - The Department of Justice‘s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.


News Release: The Morefield Fire was reported by Park Point Lookout on June 27, 2020 at approximately 5:40 pm. This fire is located near Morefield Canyon in the southeast part of the park, about a mile from Ute Mountain Ute boundary and approximately 5 miles southeast of Morefield Campground. As of the morning of...


ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: * U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia Highlights American Economic Recovery In Dallas, Texas - Secretary Eugene Scalia traveled to Dallas, Texas where he joined the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce for a roundtable discussion with local business leaders on safely reopening the economy. He also visited American Leather to meet with both employees and company leadership about the nationwide economic recovery.


Operation Dry Water

News Release: Coulee Dam - The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, will be participating in “Operation Dry Water" July 3-5. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign to educate boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI) of drugs or alcohol. During this...


News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A federal complaint alleging possession of a firearm by a convicted felon has been filed against Ronnie Earl Murdock Jr, 31, of Columbus.