News published on Federal Newswire in October 2021

News from October 2021


Essex Man Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Crack Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Joel William Hammond, age 35, Essex of Maryland, to six years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine.


Leader Of International Burglary Crew Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison

News Release: Burglary Crew Conducted Over a Dozen Heists and Attempted Heists in the United States and Europe Between 2006 and 2017, Stole Over $13 Million in Jewelry.


Senator Murray on Inclusion of Policies to Strengthen Worker Protections and Hold Corporations Accountable in Build Back Better

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement on key provisions to protect workers and hold corporations accountable that were included in the Democrats’ Build Back Better package.


Selma Duo Convicted in Federal Gun, Drug, and Witness Tampering Trial

News Release: MOBILE, AL - A federal jury convicted a Selma, Alabama man and woman today for witness tampering and the man for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm during a federal drug trafficking offense.


News Release: HOPKINS, SC - Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn during the first two weeks of November, weather and conditions...


Former Operations And Marketing Director At Lifeway Credit Union Charged With Fraud

News Release: Over $242,000 Alleged in Credit Union Embezzlement.


News Release: CONCORD - Shawn Helstein, 45, of Iowa, pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.


Dominican National Sentenced for Two Fentanyl Conspiracies

News Release: BOSTON - A Dominican national previously residing in Lawrence was sentenced yesterday in connection with two fentanyl distribution conspiracies.


Two Men Indicted for Firearms Trafficking

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a single-count indictment today against Juan Manriquez, 20, of Antioch, and Andrew Tuma, 19, of Sacramento, charging them with unlawful manufacturing and dealing in firearms, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Twelve, Including MS-13 Gang Members Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking

News Release: HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division (NYD), Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini, and Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Acting Commissioner Stuart Cameron announced today the arrest of 12 individuals, including several MS-13 gang members and associates, for an alleged drug trafficking operation and conspiracy to traffic firearms in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.


News Release: MOBILE, AL - A federal judge sentenced a Selma, Alabama man today to 112 months in prison for possessing a firearm while being a previously convicted felon.


Mammoth Cave Certified as International Dark Sky Park

News Release: The National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) proudly announce Mammoth Cave National Park as an International Dark-Sky Park. This certification recognizes the exceptional quality of night skies and the opportunities to enhance visitor experiences through astronomy-based interpretive programming in the park. Mammoth Cave National Park is the first site in Kentucky to receive this designation.


News Release: Third Quarter GDP: Awful Report is More Proof that Biden is Bungling the Recovery.


Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Entice a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity

News Release: LOS ANGELES - A San Gabriel Valley man whose conviction on a previous sex offense ended his career in education was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity over the internet.


News Release: Baltimore, Md., - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Joel William Hammond, age 35, Essex of Maryland, to six years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine.


Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and India on the occasion of the eighteenth U.S.-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and fourth Designations Dialogue.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A former broker and investment advisor from Bergen County, New Jersey, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $2.86 million from five clients in order to pay for personal expenses, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.



Sanctions on Individuals Undermining the Rule of Law in Lebanon

Release: The United States is designating three Lebanese individuals who have participated in corrupt acts or exploited an official position to benefit themselves. Acts like this have caused the Lebanese people to bear the brunt of a devastating economic crisis brought about by corruption and government mismanagement.


Fact Check: Tax Breaks for Wealthy, IRS Surveillance is Rotten Core of Biden’s Tax Plan

News Release: Fact Check: Tax Breaks for Wealthy, IRS Surveillance is Rotten Core of Biden’s Tax Plan.