News from November 2021
By State Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States, I congratulate Colombia on the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Peace Accord. Colombia’s 2016 Peace Accord ended five decades of conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and represents the path to lasting peace. The United States has a long history of supporting the Peace Accord, and we value its continuing implementation and achievements thus far.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: WILLIAMSPORT- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jabin Godspower Okpako, age 36, was sentenced on Nov. 23, 2021, to 87 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann for conspiring to launder approximately $1.89 million in mail and wire fraud proceeds.
By Interior Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: BISHOP, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is offering personal-use Christmas tree cutting permits for designated cutting areas on BLM-managed public lands near Benton and Bridgeport in Mono County, through Dec. 23. This year permits may be purchased online to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and to be consistent with local, state and agency guidance.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Terence Ratigan, age 39, of Troy, New York, appeared in federal court yesterday on child pornography charges. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
By Interior Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: MILL VALLEY, CA-The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Cloudless Skies Park Company, LLC to operate food and beverage and retail services at Muir Woods National Monument (Muir Woods) under a 10-year concession contract.
By DOE Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, following the President’s announcement yesterday to release 50 million barrels of Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) crude oil through a competitive exchange for up to 32 million barrels and a sale for up to 18 million barrels, to satisfy Congressionally mandated requirements...
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: Florida Tax Preparer Charged in Connection with $7 Million Loan Fraud Scheme.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Maurice Sheftall, 23, of Brooklyn, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with fraud and related activity in connection with computers and wire fraud. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa - On Nov. 17, 2021, Kerry Bernard Morgan Jr., age 31, of Davenport was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey to 25 years in prison for Conspiracy to Manufacture, Distribute, and Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Fentanyl...
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that on Nov. 23, 2021, Randy Sheltra, 59, of Alburgh, Vermont, was sentenced in United States District Court in Burlington, Vermont, to serve 15 years of imprisonment following his conviction, after a six-day jury trial...
By Interior Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. Nov. 24, 2021- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are preparing for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Despite the fact that many areas of the parks are closed, either due to the KNP Complex Fire or regular seasonal closures, park staff is expecting high visitation for the duration of the holiday weekend. Trip planning will allow visitors to have better experiences in the parks.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Derek Hagen, 29, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with producing, receiving, distributing, and possessing child pornography. The charges carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum of 30 years.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - An Indianapolis man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a Michigan teen and trafficking in child sexual abuse images and videos. He was previously convicted in state court of sexually abusing children and possessing images of child sexual abuse.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, a federal jury in Maryland convicted two El Salvadorian nationals for conspiring to participate in La Mara Salvatrucha, a transnational criminal enterprise, commonly known as MS-13.
By USDA Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
Release: Private exporters reported sales of: * 330,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year. * 100,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico during the 2021/2022 marketing year. * 30,000 metric tons of soybean oil for delivery to India during the...
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: Ashe Posed as a Minor Female on Social Media Platforms to Sell Purported Child Pornography; Possessed More Than 700 Depictions of Child Pornography.
By State Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
Release: More information about Suriname is available on the Suriname Country Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: Stolen Money Used for Personal Retail Purchases and Services.
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
Release: BOISE, Idaho - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Boise Airport detected two firearms Tuesday morning during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the security checkpoint.
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 24, 2021
News Release: ROANOKE, Va. - A Roanoke man, Demonte Rashod Mack, 32, admitted today that he was a member of the Rollin’ 30s Crips and pleaded guilty to murder in aid of racketeering and conspiracy charges for gang-related violence throughout the City of Roanoke.
