News published on Federal Newswire in June 2021

News from June 2021


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Keylee Rose Moore, 21, of Hesperus, Colorado, made an initial appearance on June 28 in federal court facing a charge of bank robbery. Moore will remain in custody pending a detention hearing scheduled for June 30.


Release: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2022 Financial Services and General Government bill.


Indictment targets large-scale drug trafficking operation in Coastal Georgia area

News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: More than a dozen defendants are charged in a major drug-trafficking conspiracy alleged in a 22-count indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Georgia.


Fireworks prohibited on BLM lands in New Mexico

News Release: Santa Fe, N.M. - Due to ongoing fire danger in many parts of the state, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office has issued a fire prevention order prohibiting fireworks on BLM-managed lands throughout the state. The order takes effect on June 30, 2021, and expires on Dec. 31, 2021.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Brittany Hutcherson, 30, of Lawrenceville, GA, who was convicted of transferring firearms to an out-of-state resident, was sentenced to serve six months in prison by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr.


News Release: BOISE - Conrad Hull, 30, of Caldwell, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced today. Hull was indicted by a Boise federal grand jury on Nov. 10, 2020.


News Release: Tainted pills linked to overdose death of Whatcom County 17-year-old.


News Release: UPDATE. The HCRS Settlement Agreement has been attached to this Press Release. The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that it has resolved its investigation into whether Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont (“HCRS") failed to screen its...


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A North Vernon man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor child. He will also serve 20 years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution to the minor victim.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - The Honorable Sarah S. Vance sentenced EBONY GRAY, age 27, of Kenner, Louisiana, to two years of probation on June 23, 2021 for violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


West Union Methamphetamine Dealer Who Sexually Assaulted a Woman Sentenced to More Than Sixteen Years in Prison

News Release: A man who sexually assaulted a woman after he distributed methamphetamine to her was sentenced on June 25, 2021, to more than sixteen years in federal prison.


News Release: BILLINGS - Two former officials with the Montana Native Women’s Coalition were sentenced to probationary terms and ordered to pay restitution after each admitted to stealing federal grant funds for unapproved spending, including travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said today.


Release: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Committee's markup of the Report on the Suballocation of Budget Allocations for fiscal year 2022, known as 302(b)s.


News Release: SAN DIEGO - An indictment was unsealed today in federal court charging 60 members of a San Diego-based international methamphetamine distribution network tied to the Sinaloa Cartel with drug trafficking, money laundering and firearms offenses.


Harry S Truman NHS Announces New Operational Schedule

News Release: Independence, Missouri - Harry S Truman National Historic Site, with units in Independence and Grandview, Missouri, announces that the park will be transitioning to a five-day operation for park facilities and begin to offer some visitor services. Effective immediately, the park will be operating from Wednesdays to Sundays. Park facilities will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that NATHAN BALLANSAW III, age 69, of New Orleans, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, cocaine base and heroin, and firearms-related charges.


News Release: GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico- The Federal Emergency Management Agency announces/marks another milestone in Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane María, reaching over 8,000 projects approved for nearly $25.6 billion in federal funds.


Oak Ridge Primes Powerhouse Site for Future Recreational Use

News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - Once home to a massive power plant and oil tanks, the former Powerhouse Area at the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP) is now a clean, grassy field primed for future recreational use.


Long Haul Truck Driver Convicted of Transporting Children to Engage in Sexual Activity

News Release: EL PASO - A federal jury convicted 59-year-old Travis Wayne Vavra of transporting a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and of possession of child pornography.


Release: Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), Chair of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Appropriations Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2022 Financial Services and General Government bill.