News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Jessica Sue Nicholson, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced today to one year of probation for her role in a cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl distribution operation, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced.


News Release: Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, today announced that a federal grand jury in Hartford has returned a five-count indictment charging DENIS MURTIC, 36, of Farmington; ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ, 45, of East Windsor; and EFRAIN ROSARIO, 41, of Hartford, with fentanyl and cocaine trafficking offenses.


Looted Cambodian Antiquities In Denver Museum Are Subject Of Forfeiture Action Filed In Manhattan Federal Court

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the filing of a civil complaint today seeking forfeiture of four looted Cambodian antiquities at a museum in Denver, Colorado, for the purpose of returning the antiquities to the Kingdom of Cambodia. The antiquities...


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Kaleah Scott, of Winchester, Virginia, was sentenced today to one year of probation for her role in a drug conspiracy that spanned several states, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced.


Rock Island Man Sentenced to 166 Months in Prison for Armed Robbery Conspiracy

News Release: ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - A Rock Island, Illinois, man, Terrance Jermaine “T.J." Clay, 44, was sentenced on November 4, 2021, to 166 months’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of robbery.


Connecticut Man Sentenced for Stolen Firearms Offenses and Making False Statements

News Release: BOSTON - A Connecticut man was sentenced today in federal court in Springfield in connection with stealing 17 firearms from a West Springfield gun shop and making false statements to federal agents.


Clearfield, PA Man Pleads Guilty in Meth Distribution Scheme

News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A former resident of Clearfield, PA pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.


New FEMA Tool Provides Access to Hazus-Related Products

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA has released an online searchable collection of risk assessment information for planners and emergency managers to improve mitigation strategies, strengthen planning exercises and expedite recovery.


APHIS Authorizes the Importation of Fresh Melon Fruit with Stems from Japan Into the United States

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is authorizing the importation of all varieties of fresh melon fruit with stems (Cucumis melo) from Japan into the United States. Based on a pest risk analysis, the agency has determined specific phytosanitary measures ...


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.


News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Albio Sires, Chair of the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the general election in Nicaragua where opposition figures were detained by President Daniel Ortega’s security forces...


Release: Washington, D.C. - November 8, 2021. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has completed a supplemental environmental assessment (EA) required under the National Environmental Policy Act for its spotted lanternfly program. The previous EA for the spotted ...


Bureau of Land Management Arizona Strip offers Christmas and holiday tree permits, announces new hours of operations

News Release: ST. GEORGE, Utah- Each year hundreds of people enjoy finding their Christmas and holiday trees on public lands. The Bureau of Land Management’s Arizona Strip Field Office has begun selling non-commercial permits to cut pinyon pine and juniper trees in-person and online. To obtain a tree permit for the...


District of Columbia Couple Pleads Guilty to Child Cruelty Charges

News Release: Defendants Also Tried to Obstruct Investigation Into Beating of 5-Year-Old Girl.


Special Envoy Lenderking and Chargé Westley’s Visit to Aden, Yemen

Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking and Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy to Yemen Cathy Westley visited Aden, Yemen today. During the trip, they met with Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalek Saeed, Foreign Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak, Aden Governor Lamlas, other senior government officials, and representatives of Yemeni civil society.


Former Office Manager Sentenced on Fraud Charges

News Release: SAN ANTONIO - A former office manager of a prominent local dermatology practice was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for defrauding a medical practice of nearly $350,000 from patient billings and employee profit sharing accounts.


Teach Them Diligently Resolves ADA Complaint By Providing Interpreting Services For The Deaf At Its Conventions

News Release: NASHVILLE - In response to a civil rights complaint received by this Office, Teach Them Diligently (TTD), a Christian-based home school resource community of Greenville, South Carolina, addressed the interpreting needs of deaf attendees at its Christian homeschool convention in Nashville, announced Acting...


News Release: Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Manderson, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assaulting a Federal Officer.


News Release: REPORT: Democrats Still Seeking IRS Snooping Scheme.


U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions in Washington, D.C.