News published on Federal Newswire in May 2021

News from May 2021


Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Jesper Steinmetz of TV2

Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you so much for your time and welcome to Copenhagen.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi 

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price...


Alleged Fraudsters Charged with Bribing Patients and Fraudulently Billing Medicaid for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services

News Release: Miami, Fl. - A federal grand jury returned an indictment last week charging Miami residents Lorena Osella, 43, and Juan Luis Matos, 58, with running a mental health care fraud scheme that bilked Medicaid out of almost $1 million.


News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Roderick Bradley, of Houston, Texas, has admitted to his role in methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin drug distribution operation, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.


Armed Gang Member Sentenced to 121 Months in Federal Prison

News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - Mikal Huff, 19, of High Point, was sentenced on Friday May 14, to 121 months in prison for: 1) Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess With Intent to Distribute a Quantity of Heroin; 2) Distribution of a Quantity of Heroin and Aiding and Abetting; 3) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. On Dec. 16, 2020, Huff pled guilty to these charges.


Alleged ‘straw purchaser’ indicted for gun crimes

News Release: Purchased 11 firearms using false information-3 of the guns seized in traffic stop of felon less than 12 hours after sale.


News Release: Cobb County, GA (May 13, 2021) - Cobb DOT and Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority have projects that will require closing three roads this summer. All closures are expected to start on June 1, 2021 and continue through the summer. Roadside signage will be posted to warn drivers of the upcoming closures.


News Release: BOSTON - A Texas man was sentenced on Friday, May 14, 2021 in connection with kidnapping and stalking his then wife, and his subsequent efforts to prevent her testimony in federal court.


Snake River flows increasing May 17 to support juvenile salmon migration

News Release: HEYBURN, Idaho - The Bureau of Reclamation will increase flows downstream of Milner Dam to provide additional water for juvenile salmon migration to the Pacific Ocean in the lower Snake River basin below Hells Canyon Dam.


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the beginning of data collection for Phase 5 of the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS). This experimental survey was designed to measure temporal economic trends in the nation’s small businesses and provide insight into the scope of impact of the pandemic response in the United States.


Chairs DeFazio and Napolitano Statements on EPA OIG Report Finding Decline in Enforcement of Nation’s Environmental Laws

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) issued the following statements after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector...


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - Mikal Huff, 19, of High Point, was sentenced on Friday May 14, to 121 months in prison for: 1) Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess With Intent to Distribute a Quantity of Heroin; 2) Distribution of a Quantity of Heroin and Aiding and Abetting; 3) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. On Dec. 16, 2020, Huff pled guilty to these charges.


Three Correctional Officers Indicted and Arrested For Introducing Contraband into State Prison

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - On May 12, 2021, a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment charging three Puerto Rico Department of Corrections officers and two other individuals with conspiracy to provide contraband in prison, announced W. Stephen Muldrow, United States Attorney for the District...



News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - Jasen Michael Anderson (29, Crescent City) has pleaded guilty to possessing images depicting the sexual abuse of children on his cell phone. He faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, and up to 20 years, in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, and a potential life term of supervised release.


News Release: Canadian National Sentenced for Human Smuggling Conspiracy.


Brooklyn doctor pleads guilty to illegal distribution of narcotics

News Release: BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Kesler Dalmacy, a medical doctor, pleaded guilty to illegal distribution of controlled substances. Dalmacy, who operated his medical practice out of an office in East Flatbush, prescribed narcotics to patients outside the course of his professional practice that lacked a legitimate medical purpose in exchange for cash payments. The proceeding was held before United States District Judge Ann M. Donnelly.


McCaul, Meeks Letter to Blinken on Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans

News Release: Dear Mr. Secretary: Over the course of the past twenty years, our mission in Afghanistan has been supported by thousands of brave Afghan men and women who have worked as interpreters, translators, contractors, and special operators, among other important roles. These individuals have put their lives...


Release: DETROIT - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected and prevented another loaded handgun from making its way into the passenger cabin of an airplane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).