News from March 2020
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: Michael J. Driscoll Named Special Agent in Charge of the Philadelphia Field Office.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Charleston woman caught with multiple pounds of methamphetamine and a firearm last year pled guilty to drug and gun charges today in federal court, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Krista Lynn Morris, 34, pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a firearm by a drug user.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the sentencing of NORRIS DESHON ANDREWS, 34, to 262 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm. ANDREWS, who was convicted by a federal jury on October 4, 2019, was sentenced earlier today before Judge Susan Richard Nelson in U.S. District Court in St. Paul, Minnesota.
By DOE Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy Office (DOE) of Legacy Management (LM) is focused on ensuring that visitors, families, and the community remain safe by following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19) along with recommendations from federal, state, and local public health authorities.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Whitesville man has pled guilty to possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Daniel Runion, 34, pled guilty in May 2019 to one count of possessing child pornography.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: Four Regional Law Enforcement Professionals Graduate from 279th FBI National Academy Session.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - March 16, 2020 - Two illegal aliens have each been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee. Brian Paredes, 22, of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, ...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: FBI Seeking Information from a Bank Robbery in Aventura on Saturday.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: Jury Finds Los Angeles Businessman Guilty in $1 Billion Biodiesel Tax Fraud Scheme.
By DOL Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statements on the announcement of the intent to nominate Jocelyn Samuels to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Lauren...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Brandy Netz, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 151 months incarceration for her role in a cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl distribution operation, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: A convicted felon who unlawfully possessed guns he stole was sentenced today to over eight years in federal prison.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: Jacksonville, FL - U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard today sentenced Timothy Tijwan Doctor (42, Jacksonville) to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearms as a convicted felon. Due to his extensive felony criminal history, Doctor qualified as an Armed Career Criminal and faced an enhanced penalty.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: The CBO found that Grassley and Wyden’s Drug Pricing Reduction Act would save taxpayers $95 billion, reduce out-of-pocket spending by $72 billion, and reduce premiums by $1 billion.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the sentencing of NORRIS DESHON ANDREWS, 34, to 262 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm. ANDREWS, who was convicted by a federal jury on October 4, 2019, was sentenced earlier today before Judge Susan Richard Nelson in U.S. District Court in St. Paul, Minnesota.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: New York, NY - The National Park Service today announced the suspension of operations at Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island, effective Monday, March 16. The suspension of operations is supported by the city and the park’s partner, the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Amy Little, of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, was sentenced today to five years probation for her role in a heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl distribution operation, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Raymy Escoto (24, Bradenton) and Phillip Uscanga (25, Bradenton) each to 12 years in federal prison for arson. Escoto and Uscanga had pleaded guilty on Sept. 25, 2019.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: COOLIDGE, AZ -Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with NPS Public Health Service officers, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is temporarily closed as of March 17. Updates will be posted on the monument’s website at www.nps.gov/cagr and on Facebook at.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 16, 2020
News Release: Lovell, WY: The following programs at Bighorn Canyon have been postponed. On March 19, 2020, Douglas Smith, Senior Wildlife Biologist at Yellowstone National Park, was scheduled to talk at the Lovell Visitor Center. The Earth Day celebration was scheduled to continue on April 9 with a panel discussion...
