News published on Federal Newswire in July 2021

News from July 2021


Sentencing of drug trafficker wraps up prosecution of Richmond County narcotics conspiracy

News Release: AUGUSTA, GA: With the sentencing of the lead defendant, the prosecution of a major Richmond County drug trafficking conspiracy has resulted in convictions of all eight defendants - including a man and two sons.


Deputy Secretary Sherman to Lead U.S. Delegation in Strategic Stability Dialogue with Russian Federation

Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman will travel to Geneva, Switzerland to lead the U.S. delegation’s participation in a U.S.-Russia bilateral Strategic Stability Dialogue on July 28, 2021. She will be joined by Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins ...



Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Arrested

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A leader of a drug trafficking organization operating in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was arrested after previously being charged for his role in a drug distribution conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.


Pair Sentenced for Fraud Against Fort Wayne Company and Ordered to Pay $2.9 Million in Restitution

News Release: FORT WAYNE - Brian Nordan, 44, and Dustin Coleman, 43, both of Cassopolis, Michigan, were sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty upon their pleas of guilty to wire fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tina L. Nommay.


Abbeville Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm

News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. - Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Scott Grigsby, 41, of Abbeville, Louisiana, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays to 102 months (8 years, 6 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.


Former Member of Latin Kings Massachusetts State Leadership Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - The former Second-in-Command, or Cacique, of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced yesterday on racketeering charges.


Former U.S. Government Employee Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse and Obscenity Offenses Committed Over 14 Years

News Release: Former U.S. Government Employee Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse and Obscenity Offenses Committed Over 14 Years.


New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Carjackings and Weapons Charges

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that defendant KAHLIQ WILLIAMS, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty on July 20, 2021 before U.S. District Court Judge Greg G. Guidry to carjacking, brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and burglary of a federal firearms licensee.


Henryetta Resident Found Guilty By Federal Jury Of Sexual Abuse Of Child

News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that Kendall Len Burgess, age 22, of Henryetta, Oklahoma was found guilty by a federal jury of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections...


Counselor Chollet’s Trip to Poland

Release: Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet traveled to Warsaw to reaffirm the strong relationship the United States has with our NATO Ally Poland.  He met with Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Przydacz, Secretary of State for Strategic Energy Infrastructure Piotr Naimski, and Marshal of the Senate, Senator ...


Bond Denied for Alleged 77th Street Gang Member Charged with Federal Gun and Covid-19 Fraud Crimes

News Release: Miami, Florida - Reversing a federal magistrate judge’s ruling, United States District Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. has ordered that Kenny Terlent, 19, will remain in a federal detention center without bond pending his trial on charges of illegally possessing a machine gun, identity theft, and Covid-19 benefit related fraud.


Bronaugh to Lead U.S. Delegation to UN Food Systems Pre-Summit in Rome

News Release: Washington - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh will lead the United States delegation to the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in Rome July 26-28.


Former New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to False Pandemic Unemployment Claims

News Release: Defendant’s wife misused employment at DUA for the submission of fraudulent claims.


Former Tech Employee at Blue Ridge School District Sentenced to 30 Months' Imprisonment

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A former technology coordinator who worked for Blue Ridge Community School District in Farmer, City, Ill., Joshua Raymer, 45, was sentenced on July 22, 2021, to 30 months in federal prison, to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release, in relation to a scheme that defrauded the district of approximately $336,276 over two years.


Federal Grand Jury B Indictments Announced- July

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


National Park Service improves roads around Lafayette Park north of the White House

News Release: WASHINGTON - On Monday, July 26, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin work to improve the streets around Lafayette Park including Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Madison Place and Jackson Place.


Department of Justice Announces Launch of Firearms Trafficking Strike Forces to Crack Down on Sources of Crime Guns

News Release: FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. - The U.S. Department of Justice today launched five cross-jurisdictional.


TSA intercepts gun at Des Moines International Airport

Release: DES MOINES - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Wednesday.


New York Man Pleads Guilty to Passing Altered Postal Money Orders and Theft

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ANTHONY SMALLS, age 32, of New York, New York, pleaded guilty on July 22, 2021 to conspiracy to pass altered U.S. Postal money orders, passing altered U.S. Postal money orders and possessing stolen U.S. government property today before United States District Court Judge Carl J. Barbier of the Eastern District of Louisiana.