News published on Federal Newswire in August 2021

News from August 2021


News Release: On Saturday, August 7, 2021 The park was pleasantly surprised to receive a brief visit from the Alaska Branch of the Army National Guard, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Recruitment Sustainment Program.The 43 uniformed visitors have enlisted in the Army National Guard and most participants will be...


Visit to Parole Officer Leads to Arrest and Conviction for Illegal Possession of Firearm

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Sirtajro Tourei Heard, 31, of Shreveport, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to 69 months (5 years, 9 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced.


NIST Study on Kids’ Passwords Shows Gap Between Knowledge of Password Best Practices and Behavior

News Release: When it comes to passwords, the challenges are endless. We must create multiple passwords to manage our many online accounts, from email to shopping sites and social media profiles. We have to safely keep track of these many passwords and ensure they’re strong enough to reduce the risk of cyberattacks. All of these reasons emphasize why education and training are so important for strengthening passwords and protecting personal accounts.


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from phase 3.2 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey. This phase of data collection includes new questions on the Child Tax Credit, sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI), rent/mortgage arrears, utility arrears and restrictions, summer catch-up education activities for grades K-12 and preventative health care for children.


Jamesville Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison For Distribution, Transportation and Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Roy Bovee, age 34, of Jamesville, New York, was sentenced today to serve 15 years in federal prison for distribution, transportation and possession of child pornography, announced Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon, Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and New York State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen.


News Release: Montgomery, Alabama - On Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, Walter James, III, a 50-year-old from Montgomery, Alabama, and former Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) employee, was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud, announced Acting United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart, FBI Special...


Release: On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and hope for a bright future to the people of the Republic of Chad on the 61st anniversary of their independence.


Third Defendant Sentenced for Fraud Against Fort Wayne Company

News Release: SOUTH BEND - Angela Jasinski, 31, of Granger, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty upon her plea of guilty to wire fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tina L. Nommay.


Low Water Levels Impact Boating on Bighorn Lake

News Release: The Bighorn Lake level on August 9, 2021 was 3623.16. Recommended minimal launch levels at Horseshoe Bend are 3620. The Horseshoe Bend ramp is currently open. At this time Bighorn Canyon is recommending extreme caution if planning on going south of the south narrows towards the causeway. This area has very low water levels and Bighorn Canyon has already received several reports of damaged props and people getting stuck in the sand bars.


Kings de Monte Gang Member Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: DENVER - Felipe Nevarez of Alamosa, Colorado, was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release, for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Two Charlotte Men Are Sentenced To Prison For The Attempted Armed Robbery Of A Local Restaurant

News Release: During the Attempted Robbery A Victim Sustained Multiple Gunshot Injuries.


News Release: A Wichita Falls man pleaded guilty today to possessing devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machineguns, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah.


Visit to Parole Officer Leads To Arrest and Conviction for Illegal Possession of Firearm

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Sirtajro Tourei Heard, 31, of Shreveport, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to 69 months (5 years, 9 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced.


News Release: BOSTON - A Malden man pleaded guilty yesterday to operating a drug trafficking enterprise in which he sold fentanyl, cocaine and cocaine base to an undercover officer on multiple occasions.


News Release: Montgomery, Ala. - Today, Acting United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced that a Phenix City, Alabama man has been sentenced for distribution of child pornography. On Aug. 10, 2021, 37-year-old Richard Ryan Jazek was sentenced to 151 months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.


Carper Delivers Wins to Delaware with Historic, Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

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News Release: CHICAGO - Renters in Washtenaw and Wayne counties whose homes and personal property were damaged by the June 25-26 storms and flooding can apply for federal disaster assistance.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will host the inaugural Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) 21 Converge event to showcase the work of five teams from the HSSS 2021 program on Thursday, August 26th, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. EDT.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service today announced the award of $743,531 to 17 projects in 14 states to support diverse communities identify and nominate sites to the National Register of Historic Places. The Underrepresented Community Grant Program focuses on work towards diversifying the nominations submitted to the National Register of Historic Places.


Wichita Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Machinegun

News Release: A Wichita Falls man pleaded guilty today to possessing devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machineguns, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah.