News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Canadian citizen arrested for possible illegal entry, kidnapping


New executive leadership brings wealth of knowledge as incoming HSI Detroit special agent in charge


St. Paul Man Indicted for Multiple Armed Robberies of University Avenue Grocery Stores

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A St. Paul man has been indicted for three armed robberies of grocery stores located in St. Paul along University Avenue, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


News Release: LOS ANGELES - A former correctional officer at the federal jail in downtown Los Angeles was sentenced to a prison term today for lying to investigators about his sexual activity with an inmate who was under his care and supervision.


ERO Washington, D.C. apprehends MS-13 member wanted for murder in El Salvador


Hartford Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking Offense

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ARNO SMITH, 60, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 84 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for committing a carjacking in 2018.


Release: By Ed Ragland, Economist, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.


News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - A Norfolk man pleaded guilty today to aggravated identity theft and bank fraud in connection with a fraud scheme targeting Navy Federal Credit Union.


Mobile Recovery Center are Coming to Magoffin and Owsley Counties

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are opening Aug. 14, 2022 in Magoffin and Owsley County to assist Kentucky flood survivors who experienced loss from the Eastern Kentucky flooding.



The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for July 2022 discussed on Aug. 15 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page notice on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Convicted Felon Sentenced for Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

News Release: Defendant on state pretrial release at the of offense.


Wyden Statement on New Rhodium Group Report Showing Benefits of Clean Energy Tax Package

News Release: Washington, D.C.- Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement on the new Rhodium Group report: “A Turning Point for US Climate Progress: Assessing the Climate and Clean Energy Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act:".


Kanawha County Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Conspiracy

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -A Kanawha County man was sentenced today to seven years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.


News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis today sentenced Armando Amaya-Lopez (36, Vera Cruz, Mexico) to two years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft. Amaya-Lopez had pleaded guilty on April 27, 2022.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Conway Drug Supplier Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA - Kimo Takarra Felton, 42, of Conway, was sentenced this week to more than 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a member of a 35-member conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.


News Release: Former FedEx driver allegedly stole packages containing firearms.


Local man sent to prison for violently abducting ex-girlfriend

News Release: HOUSTON - A 24-year-old Conroe man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of kidnapping of a minor victim from Northwest Houston, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.