News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


Dothan Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Truck Bombing

News Release: Montgomery, Alabama - Today, Acting U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced the sentencing of a Dothan man for detonating a truck bomb in an attempt to kill the driver. On November 4, 2021, Sylvio Joeseph King, 48, was sentenced to 108 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. King previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy and the malicious use of an explosive device in October of 2020.


Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 78 Months for Federal Gun Possession Offense

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CHAZ DEAR, also known as “Spazz," 24, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 78 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a loaded handgun.


Estonian Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Import Fentanyl Into The United States

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that AMID MAGERRAMOV was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring to import massive quantities of carfentanil and fentanyl into the United States. MAGERRAMOV pled guilty on May 4, 2021, before U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken, who imposed today’s sentence.


Okmulgee County Resident Found Guilty Of Firearm And Drug Charges In Indian Country

News Release: Convicted Felon Fired Weapon At Okmulgee County Deputy During High-Speed Pursuit.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Kentucky Man Sentenced in Methamphetamine Distribution Case

News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - A Jenkins, Kentucky man was sentenced yesterday to 147 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine from Kentucky into Wise County, Virginia.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Jerry Stokes (Stokes), Garrison, Texas, on Oct.10, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Stokes waived his right to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $8,000.


Harrison County men sentenced for roles in bank robbery

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Two Harrison County men were sentenced today for their roles in the robbery of Summit Community Bank in November 2020, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rodgers Statement: This Reckless Tax and Spending Spree is NOT the Will of the American People

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement about Speaker Pelosi’s grand socialist agenda.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Offense

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that CURTIS EMILIEN, age 26, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on November 4, 2021 to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2). EMILIEN is facing up to ten years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Supplier Of Drug Network Is Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The supplier of a local drug network has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Matthew Wondra, 34, of Murphy, N.C., was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release after he is released from prison.


Harford County Narcotics Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Participating in a Conspiracy to Sell Crack Cocaine

News Release: Baltimore, Md., - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Reginald Leon Bolden, age 37, of Harford County, Maryland yesterday to nine years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine. As part of his plea agreement, Bolden must also forfeit a Chevrolet Camaro and more than $3,000.


Chair DeFazio Statement on House Passage of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.