News published on Federal Newswire in May 2021

News from May 2021


Chinese National Pleads Guilty To Obstructing International Human Trafficking Investigation

News Release: NASHVILLE - A Chinese National pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to conspiring to commit evidence tampering in relation to an international human trafficking investigation, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Mary Jane Stewart for the Middle District of Tennessee.


Clarksburg residents indicted on carjacking and firearms charges

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Christopher M. Vickers and Courtney M. Oliverio, both of Clarksburg, West Virginia, are facing carjacking and firearms charges, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.


Portland Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Bank Fraud Scheme

News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-A Portland man pleaded guilty today for his role in a fraud scheme whereby he and a co-conspirator would steal mail from residential mailboxes and use stolen personal identification information to defraud local banks.


News Release: The cicadas are coming!. For some, that means a summer of noisy mating calls and days full of the red-eyed insects landing in your hair or on your clothes. For others it means free bait to catch that prize-winning fish, or preparation for a season of delicacies - think chocolate-covered or deep-fried...


Employee at Idaho Site Embraces New Career in Radiation Protection

News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Ethan Hoopes changed the direction of his life following a friend’s recommendation during an Idaho hunting trip in 2018.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a virtual forum on the Biden administration's proposed 30x30 initiative.


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released Vintage 2020 evaluation estimates.


Release: More information about Thailand is available on the Thailand country page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UK Prime Minister Johnson

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


Wyoming County Man Arrested, Charged With Receipt And Possession Of Child Pornography

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Ronald Longhini, 59, of Warsaw, NY, was arrested and charged by complaint with receipt and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.


Cattaraugus County Man Arrested, Charged With Possessing And Distributing Child Pornography

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Thomas J. Conklin, 35, of Delevan, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with distribution and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorneys Daniel C. Silva and Michael A. Deshong (619) 546-9713.


National Park Service Hosts Virtual Program “The Lives of Monuments: Patriots of African Descent” on May 20

News Release: Contact: Emma Silverman. Contact: Gregory Purifoy. King of Prussia, PA - On June 19, 1993, the Monument to Patriots of African Descent was dedicated at Valley Forge National Historical Park. It is not only one of the newest Revolutionary War monuments in a National Park, but also the only site in the...


News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two men traveling through Kansas City, Missouri, were charged in federal court today for possessing nearly 24 pounds of heroin aboard a bus en route from California to New York.


Texan sentenced in CARES Act unemployment fraud scheme

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 29-year-old Corpus Christi man has been ordered to federal prison after he admitted to devising a scheme to fraudulently misappropriate $255,052 in unemployment benefits meant for those suffering financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


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


News Release: SEATTLE - A Seattle man pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to three federal felonies connected to his creation and possession of sexually explicit images of children, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Cameron Bennett Scott, 53, pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor, ...


Look Out for Disaster Fraud, Scams

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - When natural disasters occur, it is common for some people to try to take advantage of survivors by posing as official disaster aid workers trying to help survivors complete their applications.


Prolific and ‘relentless’ identity thief sentenced to 5+ years in prison

News Release: Used stolen mail and burglary to prey on many victims including the sick and elderly.


New York Man Sentenced for Crack Cocaine Trafficking

News Release: BANGOR, Maine: A Bronx, New York man was sentenced today in federal court for possessing cocaine base, aka crack cocaine, with intent to distribute, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced.