News published on Federal Newswire in August 2021

News from August 2021


Justice Department publishes notice on Aug. 4

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Labor Department on Aug. 4

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department publishes notice on Aug. 4

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Worcester Housing Official Convicted of Fraud Charges

News Release: BOSTON - A former employee of the City of Worcester’s Housing Development Office and Executive Office of Economic Development was convicted by a federal jury yesterday in connection with a $2.3 million fraud scheme relating to the redevelopment of a multi-family property in Worcester.


News Release: ANCHORAGE - A federal jury convicted an Anchorage man on three counts of sex trafficking and one count of drug distribution after a six-day jury trial before U.S. District Judge Joshua M. Kindred. The jury reached its verdicts after one day of deliberations.


Release: WASHINGTON - Transportation Security Administration Administrator David P. Pekoske announced 33 members to serve on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC), which provides recommendations for improving aviation security. The ASAC was initially established in 1989 following the destruction of Pan American World Airways Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland by a terrorist bomb.


Yellowstone National Park engages with Tribes to improve partnerships

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - As the Yellowstone 150th anniversary approaches in 2022, the park is working to engage with Tribes around potential actions to expand tribal presence and representation of their important cultural heritage in the park during the anniversary and beyond.


Savannah B&B manager accused of embezzling more than half a million dollars

News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: The former manager of a Savannah bed and breakfast is accused of embezzling more than $500,000 in a 14-count federal indictment.



News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Hollidaysburg, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to one day in prison in prison and 24 months’ supervised release, with six months of home confinement with electronic monitoring, on his conviction of conversion of government funds and filing false tax returns Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.


Spirit Lake Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: Hurd was convicted of assault causing serious bodily injury in 2017.


News Release: SEATTLE - Three men were convicted late yesterday of multiple federal felonies for distributing fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills in Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom Counties, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. The leader of the drug ring, Bradley Woolard, 42, of Arlington, was convicted...


News Release: Man Sentenced to 420 Months in Prison for Enticing and Sexually Abusing a Minor.


Former Board Chairman Charged with Securities Fraud, Conspiracy and Obstruction

News Release: Defendant allegedly concealed his ownership and sale of millions of shares in two companies.


Federal Grand Jury A Indictments Announced- August

News Release: Acting United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the August 2021 Federal Grand Jury A.


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Rosebud, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on Aug. 2, 2021, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.


News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Yesterday, STEVEN MESROP, 29, of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud involving a scheme to fraudulently acquire personal protective equipment and event tickets, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Dalton Kade Riggs, of Cameron, West Virginia, was indicted today on a methamphetamine charge, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.


Shreveport Man Convicted of Illegal Possession of Firearm

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Lee Antonio Dunlap a.k.a Ra El Bey, 40, of Shreveport, Louisiana, was sentenced today by Chief United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. to spend 60 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced.


News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA has selected Aubrey Dockins of Jacksonville, Fla., as one of 15 members for the 2020-2021 National Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).