News from August 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: NEW BERN, N.C. - A Roseboro man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On March 11, 2020, Ramon Eric Best pled guilty to the charge.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: NEW BERN, N.C. - A Cary man was sentenced on Wednesday to 100 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for receipt of child pornography. On July 8, 2020, Christopher Mark Wilson pled guilty to the charges.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: Defendant previously charged with burglary and sex offenses in a 5-count indictment filed in February.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: WEST GLACIER, Mont. [Aug. 25, 2021] - Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is hosting a second virtual Science and History Week live webinar series September 13 to 16 at noon MDT.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: HINES, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burns District announces plans to conduct an emergency helicopter gather of wild horses within a portion of the Palomino Buttes Herd Management Area (HMA) beginning Aug. 30, 2021. An excessive horse population coupled with severe drought conditions has resulted in an inadequate supply of water and forage to sustain animal health through the remainder of the summer. Approximately 220 horses are planned for removal.
By US DOT Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced 19 airports across Alaska will receive a total of $85 million through Airport Improvement Program grants to help with safety, access and sustainability efforts. The funding is from the fifth round of fiscal year 2021 Airport Improvement Program grants.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico - “We missed being able to come to support our team here, to have fun, enjoy and suffer with the Leones." said Rivera. This is how Roberto Ortiz, a fan of the Leones of Ponce, described the feelings of thousands of fans of the National Superior Basketball (BSN) league, whose season...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: MCALLEN, Texas - A Mexican national was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for arranging the importation of 326 pounds of methamphetamines, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: CHICAGO - A man has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly straw purchasing handguns in a suburban Chicago store on behalf of another individual.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: NEW BERN, N.C. - A Tarboro man was sentenced on Wednesday to 130 months in prison for robbery and brandishing a firearm during the robbery. On Sept. 2, 2020, Rashawn Demond Lyons pled guilty to the charges.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander yesterday sentenced Frank Davis, age 52, of Baltimore, Maryland, to seven years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after Davis pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen firearm.
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. I’d like to give you all an update on the situation in Afghanistan and our ongoing efforts there, particularly as they relate to U.S. citizens, and then I’m very happy to take your questions.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Newark man was sentenced today to 360 months in prison for his role in the September 2017 armed robbery of a jewelry exchange in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig announced.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: Grand Canyon, AZ-On Monday, Aug. 23, National Park Service personnel located a body below Yavapai Point following a multi-day search and rescue operation.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: Criminal Enterprise Employed Undocumented Workers at Dozens of Mexican Restaurants in Several States.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Stephen L. Franklin, age 53, of Salisbury, Maryland, and Duane G. Larmore, age 46, of Salisbury, Maryland, for federal conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft charges in connection with the theft of at least $900,000 from Shore Appliance, where Larmore worked. The indictment was returned late on Aug. 24, 2021.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: DAVENPORT, IOWA - A Davenport man, Willie James Powell, Jr., age 22, was sentenced today by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey to 57 months in prison for the offense of Felon in Possession of Firearms. Powell was ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his imprisonment as well as pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Frederick M. Hilliard, of Charles Town, West Virginia, has admitted to a sex offender registry charge, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: BANGOR, Maine: A Jay man was sentenced today in federal court for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2021
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of California in combating the French Fire burning in Kern County.
