News published on Federal Newswire in March 2021

News from March 2021


Former Eugene Elementary School Teacher Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old

News Release: EUGENE, Ore.-A former Eugene elementary school teacher was sentenced to federal prison today for sexually abusing a minor female, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Scott Erik Asphaug.


News Release: Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Role in Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances.


Huntington Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston announced that Kelly Ray Ingels, Sr., 46, of Huntington, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Ingels also was sentenced to 12 months in prison for the sale of a firearm to a juvenile, which is to run concurrently with his 21 month sentence.


TSA seeks to hire airport security screening officers at T.F. Green

Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is launching recruitment efforts across Rhode Island to fill Transportation Security Officer (TSO) positions by summer at T.F. Green State Airport (PVD).


U.S. Marshals expand manhunt nationwide for murder suspect accused of killing Yale student Reward of up to $10,000 being offered for information leading to his arrest

News Release: New Haven, CT - The U.S. Marshals are expanding the manhunt nationwide for fugitive Qinxuan Pan, who is now charged with murder.


Grand Canyon National Park Launches Virtual Cultural Demonstrator Video Series

News Release: GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Starting March 2, Grand Canyon National Park’s Cultural Demonstrator Program at Desert View will launch the ‘History Behind the Arts’ video series. This series will feature cultural demonstrators from the 11 traditionally associated tribes of Grand Canyon and will highlight the history of tribal crafts and personal interviews with artisans.


Peters Releases GAO Report Showing More Action is Needed to Address PFAS Contamination

News Release: DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that shows the federal government needs to take further action to clean up and prevent contamination from per- and polyfluoralkyl...


Explore the Crossroads Virtually During Fort Laramie’s Writing Festival

News Release: Session 2: “The mail must go on" - Write and ride along with Ranger Joe Reasoner and Jan Knispel, NeWP TC and discover how high-speed communication was as important in the early 1860s as it is today. Trace the epic journey of the Pony Express and learn how three entrepreneurs and about 120 riders shrunk a nation that was on the brink of civil war.


Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Pornography Offense

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston announced that Trent S. Davis, 30, of Huntington, was sentenced to 87 months in prison and 20 years of supervised release for possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors. Davis will also be required to register as a sex offender after his release from prison.


CASPER MEN SENTENCED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

News Release: RAY DONALD FARLEY, a/k/a/ Ray Donald Lucero, Jr. was sentenced on March 1, 2021 to 150 years in prison for three counts of production of child pornography. In sentencing Ray Farley, the Honorable Nancy D. Freudenthal stated that the Defendant’s conduct was “reprehensible" and “unforgivable" and sentenced him to 50 years, per count, consecutively, totaling 150 years’ imprisonment.


Middle Georgia Defendants Charged with Drug Trafficking conspiracy

News Release: MACON, GA - Twelve defendants have been charged in a newly unsealed federal indictment alleging a middle Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy.


Portman Announces $2.4 Million in Federal Security Resources for Faith-Based & Nonprofit Institutions Across Ohio

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that the Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), will distribute up to $2.4 million to synagogues, churches, religious...


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Effective today, Douglas J. Quivey begins serving as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois. Mr. Quivey, who has served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district since January 2019, assumes the position as Acting U.S. Attorney by virtue of the Vacancies Reform Act.


Joshua Tree National Park Recorded 2.4 Million Visitors in 2020

News Release: In 2020, Joshua Tree National Park was the 10th most visited national park. This was also the first time in seven years that Joshua Tree did not set an attendance record. The decrease in visitation is largely due to temporary closures in March, April, and May in response to the novel COVID-19 pandemic.


Canadian Fugitive Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Bronx, New York, man appeared in court today on charges of possessing and distributing images of child sexual abuse, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.


U.S. Attorney’s Office recovers over $5 million through collections in FY 2025

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois reported collections totaling $5,236,030.66 from criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2025.


Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging Zwolle Woman with Wire Fraud

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that a federal grand jury has returned a 25-count indictment charging Melissa H. Sepulvado, 58, of Zwolle, Louisiana, with committing wire fraud.


Carper, Peters Release GAO Report Showing More Action is Needed to Address PFAS Contamination

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), and Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that ...


Big Bend Hosted 394,000 Visitors in 2020

News Release: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS - 394,000 people visited Big Bend National Park in 2020. Although this is 15% fewer than 2019, it includes over three months of park shutdown, and six months with record-breaking numbers, reflecting a significant increase in overall visitation to Big Bend. A seasonal rundown provides insight into a busy year.


Congressional Leaders Push CDC and OSHA to Address Aerosol Transmission of COVID-19

News Release: Today, Congressional leaders wrote a letter to the Biden Administration urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to update ventilation and respiratory protection guidance and standards to address aerosol transmission of the...