News published on Federal Newswire in April 2021

News from April 2021


Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison For Illegal Sports Gambling and Tax Offenses

News Release: CHICAGO - A suburban Chicago man was sentenced today to two and a half years in federal prison for conducting an illegal sports gambling business and filing false tax returns.


Telephonic Press Briefing on the First West Africa Joint Operations Regional Exercise

Release: Telephonic press briefing on the first ever West Africa Joint Operations (WAJO) regional exercise that took place March 29-31, 2021. The briefing featured Julie Cabus, Deputy Assistant Secretary and Assistant Director Training Directorate, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, and Michael C. Gonzales, Deputy...


Lee County Man Sentenced To More Than Six Years For Selling Drugs

News Release: Fort Myers, FL - U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Francis Medina (42, Lehigh Acres) to six years and five months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute and distributing cocaine and methamphetamine.


Michigan Resident Indicted on Fentanyl Possession Charge

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Detroit, Michigan, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.


Visitor Fatality at Upper Burro Mesa Trail

News Release: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS - At approximately 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 6th, Big Bend National Park was notified that an adult female hiker needed assistance along the Upper Burro Mesa Trail. Temperatures at the time were approximately 95 degrees F. Rangers responded and found CPR already in progress...


Senator Murray Statement on Education Secretary Cardona Announcing a Review of the DeVos Title IX Rule

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement on Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s announcement that the Department of Education will review the existing Title IX rule, which governs how schools handle allegations of sexual harassment and assault and sex discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.


North Florida contractor faces $61K in federal penalties for exposing employees to fall hazards at Jacksonville-area worksite

News Release: BUNNELL, FL - Falls are among the most fatal hazards construction workers face. A recent inspection of a Bunnell residential work site showed a framing and sheathing contractor failed to protect their employees from falls.


Texas man pleads guilty to conspiring to transport more than 100 noncitizens in a tractor trailer

News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A Houston man pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to transport 119 noncitizens inside a tractor trailer.


Former FBI Employee Sentenced for Receiving Bribes and Tax Fraud

News Release: James Heslep Received $128,128 for Influencing FBI Contracts; Sentenced to 39 Months in Prison.


News Release: Lake Powell boaters are advised that boat fuel is again available on Lake Powell at the Dangling Rope Marina, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Electrical service has been restored. Please check our website and social media for further announcements about available visitor services. Drinking water and fishing...


Dominican National Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking

News Release: BOSTON - A Dominican national who previously resided in Lawrence was sentenced today in connection with drug trafficking activities involving fentanyl.


Franklin County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Robert Fitzgerald, age 83, of the Town of Waverly, New York, pled guilty today to possessing child pornography.


Felon Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Loaded Firearm

News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday has sentenced Davron Igles (33, Tampa) to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Igles to forfeit the firearm and ammunition used in the offense.


International Roma Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States, I extend my best wishes to Roma everywhere on International Roma Day.


Former Casino Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft

News Release: Server Admits Embezzlement of Over $10,000.


News Release: BOSTON - A Dominican national previously residing in Lawrence pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to fentanyl conspiracy charges.


Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Transportation Security Administration officers at Nashville International Airport (BNA) discovered four loaded firearms at security checkpoints in the last seven days.


News Release: Defendant allegedly created fake images of victim to make it appear as though the victim was involved in pornography.


Release: The United States is pleased to announce that, working with Congress, we plan to restart U.S. economic, development, and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. This includes $75 million in economic and development assistance in the West Bank and Gaza, $10 million for peacebuilding programs...


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - A former supervisory U.S. Border Patrol agent was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison April 7, for producing child pornography.