News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News from December 2021


San Diego Resident Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death

Kaylar Junior Tawan Beltranlap of San Diego appeared in federal court today in connection with a grand jury indictment charging him with selling the fentanyl that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old Coronado High School sophomore on May 12, 2021.


Disruptive Passenger On Airline Facing Federal Charges

A criminal complaint unsealed today, charges a Lebanon, Tennessee woman with interfering with a flight crew following an incident on board a Spirit Airlines flight flying to Nashville on November 27, 2021, announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee.


U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects $4,302,430 in Civil and Criminal Actions in Fiscal Year 2021

U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers announced today that the Southern District of Indiana collected $4,302,430.23 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2021. Of this amount, $2,799,296.37 was collected in criminal actions and $1,503,133.86 was collected in civil actions.


Davenport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Firearm Charges

A Davenport man, Lucas Michael McNulty-Snodgrass, was sentenced on December 22, 2021 by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey to 210 months in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and a Mixture and Substance Containing Fentanyl and Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition. McNulty-Snodgrass was ordered to serve five years of supervised release to follow his prison term and pay $200 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.


Albuquerque man appears in federal court for bank robbery charge

Paul Ramirez, 33, of Albuquerque, appeared in federal court on Dec. 27 on a charge of bank robbery.


Omaha Man Sentenced for Child Sex Trafficking Offenses

Earl Jonell Jackson, age 40, of Omaha, NE was sentenced on December 20, 2021 by United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose to 120 months in prison for Transportation and Sex Trafficking of a Child.


‘2021 Year in Review’ Highlights EM Cleanup Progress, Priorities

News Release: The Office of Environmental Managemen t leveraged the results of years of successful work in 2021 to launch a new era for the U.S. Department of Energy ’s cleanup mission, all while continuing to manage the challenging conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. EM summarized its cleanup accomplishments across the complex, including numerous major program priorities, in its 2021 Year in Review released today.


Hartford Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOHNNY ORTEGA, also known as “Clatcho,” 39, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl


Federal Jury Convicts Baltimore Defense Attorney for Money Laundering Conspiracy

A federal jury has convicted attorney Kenneth Wendell Ravenell, age 61, of Monkton, Maryland, of conspiracy to commit money laundering conspiracy charge.


Bettendorf Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Ammunition Charges

A Bettendorf man, Joshua Andrew Dewilfond, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey on December 23, 2021 to 200 months in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Felon in Possession of Ammunition.


Rapid City Man Indicted for Second Degree Murder

News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Second Degree Murder.


News Release: Online advertising platform OpenX Technologies Inc. (OpenX) has agreed to a court order requiring it to pay $2 million and to be bound by injunctive relief provisions mandating its compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule. This stipulated ...


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Dec. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken emphasized our unshakeable commitment to transatlantic security as the cornerstone for regional stability and prosperity. The Secretary reaffirmed ...


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Three years ago today, Paul Whelan was detained by Russian authorities. He traveled to Russia as a tourist and was imprisoned and sentenced on false charges. Secretary Blinken has been very clear about the need for Russia to release U.S. citizens Paul Whelan and Trevor Reed unconditionally and immediately so they can be home with their families. Their release remains a vital priority for the United States.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Dec. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Dec. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Dec. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.