News published on Federal Newswire in May 2020

News from May 2020


Ten Defendants Indicted in Federal Investigation That Dismantled Mexico-To-Chicago Cocaine Pipeline

News Release: CHICAGO - Ten individuals are facing criminal charges as part of a federal investigation that disrupted a Mexico-to-Chicago cocaine pipeline.


Convicted Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearm

News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A previously convicted felon was arrested today on charges of illegally possessing a firearm.


Salt Lake City Man Charged With Armed Robberies Of Convenience Stores In Three Cities

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - A federal complaint filed Wednesday charges Hector Fernando De La Rosa, age 22, of Salt Lake City with brandishing a firearm during three convenience store robberies in Murray, Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake City in late January.


Waterloo Felon Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Loaded .357 Magnum in a Car

News Release: Arrested for Possessing a Firearm in a Car Twice Within Four Months in 2018.


Leader of Hurricane Katrina Task Force Briefs Oversight Committee on Failure of Administration’s Coronavirus Response

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, retired Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré, who was appointed by President George W. Bush to lead a unified taskforce in response to Hurricane Katrina, provided a video briefing to Democratic and Republican Members of the Committee on Oversight and Reform on lessons from Katrina that could improve the Trump Administration’s response to the coronavirus crisis. Chairwoman Maloney issued the following statement after the briefing...


News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order revoking the repair station certificate of Elite Aviation Services of Springdale, Ark.


News Release: Branson Man Blackmailed 14-year-old Victim to Send Pornographic Photos of Herself.


News Release: U.S. Attorney urges citizens to report whereabouts of wanted persons.


News Release: RIVERSIDE, California - A San Bernardino County man has agreed to plead guilty to a federal criminal charge that he produced dozens of sexually explicit images and videos of children, including of one victim who was 3 years old at the time, the Justice Department announced today.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order revoking the aviation maintenance technical school certificate of Florida-based Boynton Beach Community High School.


News Release: BLANDING, UT - Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments are 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.


Chairman Risch Celebrates 75th Anniversary of VE Day, End of WWII in Europe

News Release: BOISE, Idaho - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement in honor of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII) in Europe:


McCaul & Engel Join Statement on Afghanistan Violence

News Release: Washington D.C. -Representatives Michael T. McCaul, Republican Leader on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the Committee, today issued the following statement on violence in Afghanistan...


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Newark man will make his initial appearance today on charges stemming from his arrest for illegally possessing a machine gun, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA - Following a bipartisan House Ways and Means Committee call with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Azar earlier today, Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) sent a series of letters to the agency and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as the country continues to navigate the most serious public health emergency of this century.


News Release: Dover, TN - Travelers on segments of Natcor Drive, Cedar Streets, and other roads of Fort Donelson National Battlefield are cautioned to watch for road work the week of May 11. Contractors will be removing current road striping, repairing cracks or damage to pavement, and placing temporary traffic striping in preparation for a road surface treatment project of all Fort Donelson roadways and parking areas.


News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to five years’ (60 months’) imprisonment and four years supervised release on his conviction of conspiracy for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Salem Man Drug Dealer Arrested, Charged in Federal Court

News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that a Salem, Oregon man faces federal drug and firearm charges after large quantities of methamphetamine, eight firearms, and approximately $400,000 in cash were found in his residence and nearby storage locker.


News Release: RIDGECREST, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Camino Solar project in Kern County, west of the town of Rosamond. The Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact released today authorizes Aurora Solar LLC a right-of-way to construct, operate, maintain and decommission a 44-megawatt photovoltaic solar facility on 233 acres of public lands.


New Melones begins to increase recreational access

News Release: SONORA, Calif. - Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local public health authorities, Bureau of Reclamation is increasing recreational access at New Melones.