News from October 2021
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Shamir Suddith, 33, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to distribution of fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: CHICAGO - The annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill will take place Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m. local time and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 5 office wants everyone to Drop, Cover and Hold On, while learning the important steps to stay safe during an earthquake.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: CHICAGO - As part of a pledge to live drug free, several iconic buildings visible along the Chicago skyline, including Willis Tower, Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower, Prudential Plaza and 875 North Michigan will illuminate red lighting and display messaging in support of Red Ribbon Week on Saturday, Oct. 23.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - Two Jackson men were sentenced to prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Mississippi.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced the Countering Human Trafficking Act and the DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act, two bipartisan bills that will enhance our...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minneapolis man was sentenced today to 168 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for distributing pound quantities of high-purity methamphetamine.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: Park Superintendent Allen Etheridge is pleased to announce a day of fun and educational activities for local children. A Civil War day camp will be held from 10:00 am-2:30 pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021, and there is no charge to participate. The day will consist of exciting hands-on Civil War related activities.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Luis Madrigal-Reyes, 37, a native and citizen of Mexico, was sentenced today to two years and five months in prison for conspiring to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute marijuana, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Duncansville, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to a total of 46 months in prison and three years’ supervised release on his conviction of conversion of government funds and filing false tax returns. Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: Acres: 88,068 acres. Containment: 55%. Start Date: Sept. 10, 2021. Cause: Lightning. Jurisdiction: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; Sequoia National Forest. Resources: 657 personnel including: 9 crews, 22 engines, 21 water tenders, 9 dozers and 12 helicopters. Yesterday, a moderate increase in...
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: WAYNESVILLE, N.C. - FEMA reminds western North Carolina residents who have received federal disaster assistance for Tropical Storm Fred to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for three years.
By State Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
Release: MR PRICE: Thanks very much, and thanks, everyone, for joining us today. We’re happy to have you for this call previewing the Secretary’s upcoming travel to Colombia and Ecuador. We announced that on Friday, and we depart bright and early tomorrow morning. Just a reminder, this call is on the record but.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: Former Department of Defense Employee Charged with Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury Brought to the United States to Face Charge.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: ST. THOMAS, USVI - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting/Special Agent in Charge, John F. Kanig and U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event, scheduled for October 23rd, 2021 in St. Croix and St. Thomas. This initiative addresses a serious...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A man involved in a drive-by shooting on Charleston’s West Side in February 2020 pleaded guilty today to a federal firearm charge. Ronald Edward Tinsley, 49, of Charleston, pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen firearm.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A St. Louis County woman was sentenced today to eight months in prison followed by one year of supervised release and full restitution for embezzling more than $300,000 in Tribal funds.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: A Broken Arrow man whose trial was slated to start this week in federal court pleaded guilty today for sexually abusing a minor, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Michael E. Levesque, 52, of Saco, Maine, who was convicted of mail fraud, was sentenced to serve six months in prison and ordered to pay $152,000 in restitution by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: HOUSTON - A federal jury convicted a Houston-area physician for unlawfully prescribing more than 1.3 million doses of opioids.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 18, 2021
News Release: MOBILE, AL - A Pensacola, Florida, man was sentenced on Oct. 15, 2021, to 10 years in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine ice.
