News from July 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: Miami, Florida - A former South Florida banker was sentenced this week to 42 months’ imprisonment for participating in two frauds: the first, a scheme to steal over $60 million from investors and producers seeking financing for movies and Broadway shows; the second, concealing his criminal history on applications for COVID-19 relief loans.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - Hubert Ivan Ugarte 52, of Draper, and Lisa Bradshaw Rowberry, 49, of Provo, have both been sentenced for their roles in unlawfully obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for Frisbu Trucking, Incorporated, where they were both employed.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: Thurmont, Md. - Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 12 p.m. on Friday, July 16. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jarmaine Dunbar, 44, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, was sentenced to serve 72 months in prison by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
Release: Joint Statement on the Climate Challenge between John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, and Ruslan Edelgeriyev, Russian Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues and Adviser to the President of Russia.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Due to monsoonal activity and heavy rainfall, Grand Canyon National Park will rescind Stage 2 fire restrictions as of 6 a.m. Friday, July 16.
By DOL Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of four bills covering issues related to family violence, job applicant discrimination, and equity in education...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - The leader of an online car sales scam that cheated hundreds of victims around the country out of more than $10.6 million total was sentenced in federal court today to 170 months in prison.
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
Release: Joint Statement on the Climate Challenge between John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, and Ruslan Edelgeriyev, Russian Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues and Adviser to the President of Russia.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Christopher G. Hickerson, 47, a Fleming County Magistrate and farmer, was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison Wednesday, by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove, for conspiracy to commit crop insurance fraud and tax fraud.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: According to the United States Global Change Research Program, more frequent and intense extreme weather, and climate-related events, as well as changes in average climate conditions, are expected to continue to damage infrastructure, ecosystems, and social systems that provide essential benefits and...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Home, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bribery of a public official, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 45 months in prison for distributing fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
Release: Washington, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today kicked off the ‘Summer of Solar 2021’ with the nationwide launch of the Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus (SolarAPP+) tool – a free web-based platform that gives local governments the ability to expedite their review and approval of residential ...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks at the beginning of today’s Health Subcommittee markup on 19 bills.
By EPA Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: Today, the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a markup and passed 19 bills with bipartisan support.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced Thomas Parker III, a/k/a “June," age 53, of Washington, D.C., to 90 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his participation in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and powder and crack cocaine. Eight co-defendants previously pleaded guilty to their roles in the drug conspiracy.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA is hiring Louisiana residents who live in Lake Charles to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts as temporary employees. Hiring local temporary staff allows FEMA to diversify the workforce while affording opportunities for Louisianans.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: BALTIMORE, Md., - U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced Thomas Parker III, a/k/a “June," age 53, of Washington, D.C., to 90 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his participation in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and powder and crack cocaine. Eight co-defendants previously pleaded guilty to their roles in the drug conspiracy.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
Release: DAYTON, Ohio - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Dayton International Airport (DAY) Wednesday.
