News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


News Release: A federal jury found a Colcord man guilty Wednesday for shaking a 4-month-old infant while she was in his care, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. The child abuse incident led to the girl’s hospitalization several days later.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Hyneef Harvey, 30, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison, and six years of supervised release by United States District Judge Gene E.K. Pratter for distributing narcotics as part of...


Nicholas County Man Sentenced for Federal Gun Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Nicholas County man was sentenced today to two years in prison for possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.


U.S. Citizen Who Conspired to Assist North Korea in Evading Sanctions Sentenced to Over Five Years and Fined $100,000

News Release: A U.S. citizen who conspired to provide services to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea), including technical advice on using cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to evade sanctions, was sentenced to 63 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).


News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Cornell Williams, age 25, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill (FCI Schuylkill), was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for possessing a weapon in prison.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 29

NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 - Caribbean Area grant opened on April 13.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele about plans to open the U.S. Embassy in Honiara and our joint efforts to broaden and deepen engagement between our countries in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.


US Department of Labor cites Wisconsin manufacturer after machine seriously injures worker

News Release: WESTON, WI - An employee working at Crystal Finishing Systems Inc.’s aluminum extrusion facility in Weston was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a puller machine while trying to unjam a piece of aluminum.


News Release: Owner of Fall River used car dealership laundered fraud proceeds through his business.


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau announced the appointment of Ditas Katague as associate director of communications, responsible for leading internal and external communications activities of the nation’s largest statistical agency. This includes oversight of marketing, public affairs, congressional and intergovernmental affairs, partner engagement and media relations.



News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Ibn Spivey, age 31, of Elizabethtown, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 87 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base.


News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel April 12-22 to Tokyo, Jakarta, Singapore, Manila, and Los Angeles. During the overseas portion of her trip, she will observe consular operations and meet with consular staff to see first-hand their work to serve U.S. citizens overseas ...


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Walsh joins Vice President Kamala Harris to announce first ever national emphasis program to protect workers from indoor and outdoor heat hazards

News Release: WASHINGTON - For the first time, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a National Emphasis Program to protect millions of workers from heat illness and injuries. Through the program, OSHA will conduct heat-related workplace inspections before workers suffer completely preventable injuries, illnesses or, even worse, fatalities.


Notice published by Energy Department on April 12

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Colorado Man Charged with Unlawfully Transporting Guns over the Internet

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Colorado man was arrested today for conspiring to unlawfully transport firearms via the internet, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


News Release: FILLMORE, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management expects an influx of approximately 20,000 visitors to the Little Sahara Recreation Area during Easter Weekend. To prepare for this high-volume weekend, staffing is increasing, and tools and technology are being implemented to better serve the public.