News published on Federal Newswire in October 2020

News from October 2020


The US Commerce Department published a six page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - An Emporia man was sentenced today to one year prison for lying on ATF forms in the course of straw purchasing five firearms.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced today that three felons appeared in federal court for gun crimes this week.


St. Louis man pleads guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine

News Release: ST. LOUIS, MO - United States District Judge Henry E. Autrey accepted a plea, today, from Richard Enloe, Jr. The 39-year-old St. Louis, Missouri resident pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.


U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe Appoints Election Officer for the Northern District of Florida

News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA -Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Andrew J. Grogan will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming...


Ex-law enforcement officer admits to transporting drug money

News Release: HOUSTON - A former deputy constable and her husband have entered guilty pleas to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.


News Release: Jackson, Miss. - Dallas Smith, 59, of Jackson, was sentenced today by U.S. District Carlton W. Reeves to time-served, or 14 months, and 3 years of supervised release for illegally possessing firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Michele Sutphin with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Smith was also sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000.


Arlington Man Pleads Guilty to $3.5M Health Care Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - An Arlington man pleaded guilty yesterday to his role in a conspiracy to commit health care fraud that resulted in losses of over $3.5 million.


Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography checkpoint scanner (CT) that provides 3-D imaging has been installed and is in use at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport. The new technology provides critical explosives detection capabilities at the checkpoint and improves the capability for TSA officers to determine whether an item inside a carry-on bag is a possible threat.


Former Loan Officer Sentenced for Defrauding Credit Union

News Release: BOSTON - A former commercial loan officer for a federal credit union in Greenfield was sentenced on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in federal court in Springfield for defrauding the credit union and committing tax fraud.


Youngstown man charged with illegal possession of machine gun

News Release: U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman announced today that a federal grand jury sitting in Cleveland has returned a two-count indictment charging Marlin Black, age 28, of Youngstown with illegal possession of a machine gun and receipt or possession of an unregistered firearm.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, New York Division announced today that John E. Kidd, 37, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiring to distribute, and distributing, 500 grams or more of cocaine, being a felon in possession of ammunition, and violating supervised release, was sentenced to serve 132 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.


Indictment: Man Stole 22 Firearms During Burglary at Kansas Pawnshop

News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A Kansas man was indicted today on federal charges that he stole 22 firearms from a pawnshop in Overland Park, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.


Coralville Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Illegal Reentry

News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa - On Oct. 20, 2020, United States District Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Carlos Sanchez Varela, age 48, of Coralville, to 30 months in prison for illegal reentry after deportation as an aggravated felon and false representation of a social security number announced United States...


News Release: PLANO, Texas - A 40-year-old Garland, Texas man has been sentenced for drug trafficking crimes in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox today.


News Release: PORTLAND, Maine: U.S. Attorney Halsey Frank announced today that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at locations throughout the State of Maine. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.