News from February 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: WILMINGTON, N.C. - A Spring Lake man was sentenced today to 160 months in prison for Distribution of Child Pornography.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- A resident of Listie, PA, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Mexican national was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing the firearm he used in a drive-by shooting.
By State Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate Kosovo as it celebrates its thirteenth anniversary as a sovereign, independent state.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: OMAHA, Neb., - Last week, the Omaha Division Diversion Group engaged local registrants through virtual presentations on topics including Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) guidance during civil unrest and regulations as they apply to veterinary clinics.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: BOSTON - A former Leader of the Massachusetts Department of Correction Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings") pleaded guilty today to racketeering charges.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: “It is not unusual for an inmate who is terminally ill and deemed no longer a threat to society to be released to home confinement. While the damage caused by John Connolly’s corrupt relationship with James Bulger and others can never be forgiven, and Connolly has been shown compassion and consideration that his victims were not, we agree with the sentiments of Mary and Patrick Callahan that Connolly should be permitted to die at home with his friends and family.".
By State Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
Release: More information about Lesotho is available on the Lesotho Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.
By US DOT Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Republicans detailed their opposition to the Majority’s budget reconciliation recommendations for spending nearly $100 billion in COVID-related measures. The recommendations were developed in an entirely partisan fashion and passed out of Committee last week without including any Republican amendments - even amendments that received bipartisan backing during Committee debate.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: BISMARCK - United States Attorney Drew Wrigley announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Larry Ownes III, age 25 of Lincoln Park, MI, for two counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl over 400 grams.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA - Eddie Reese Cason, of Buckingham, Virginia, was indicted today on a sex offender charge, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - On Feb. 3, 2021, Juan Sanchez, 24, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. Emanuel Trejo, 22, also of Mexico, Sanchez’s co-defendant, was sentenced on Nov. 12, 2020 by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan.
By Interior Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: Bighorn Canyon is once again partnering with Powell Valley Community Education (PVCE) to present the Bighorn Canyon Spring Speaker Series. A variety of topics will be covered. Presentations will be presented in person and streamed on the PVCE Facebook page live.
By Interior Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Everglades National Park today announced the start of construction to replace the half-mile boardwalk trail at West Lake, damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The project is supported by construction funds allocated through Public Law 115-123 for national park units significantly impacted...
By Interior Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: Tucson, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Office will conduct a prescribed burn on the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), pending appropriate weather and seasonal conditions, on Feb. 18. The Land Corral Burn will cover approximately 778 acres of BLM land on the SPRNCA and is located at the St. David Cienega.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: ST. LOUIS - United States District Judge Henry Autrey sentenced Stephanie Baker to 12 months and one day in prison along with restitution to the victims in the amount of $192,336.74 today. The 48-year-old O’Fallon, Missouri resident pleaded guilty, in October, to three counts of mail fraud related to her former position in the accounting department of Prairie Farms Dairy Supply Company.
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) announced the subcommittee ranking members for the 117thCongress. Westerman issued the following statement.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, a bipartisan group of representatives announced the reintroduction of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - which establishes a pregnant worker’s clear-cut right to reasonable workplace accommodations, provided they do not impose an undue burden on their employer.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration launched a new comprehensive law enforcement and prevention initiative aimed at reducing drug use, abuse, and overdose deaths. “Operation Engage" allows participating field divisions to focus on the biggest drug threat and resulting...
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 17, 2021
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that Darrell Lowers, 39, of New York, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition.
