News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Statement of U.S. Attorney Nick Brown regarding voter intimidation or threats

News Release: Seattle - U.S. Attorney Nick Brown today issued the following statement as Western Washington voters mark their primary ballots and prepare to use ballot drop boxes throughout the Western District of Washington.


Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 84 Months of Imprisonment for Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A Springfield, Illinois, man, Donald Dorosheff, 75, was sentenced on July 14, 2022, to 84 months’ imprisonment for receipt and possession of child pornography, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $2,500 to each of the five identified victims, totaling $12,500.


Weekend Haul of $6.88 Million Worth of Fake Jewelry and Watches Seized in Cincinnati


“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” published by the Congressional Record  on June 15

The Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” in the Senate section on June 15.


News Release: HOUSTON - Two Houston area men face new charges in nationwide pharmacy health care fraud scheme that that targeted elderly citizens, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.



BAY CITY MAN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR POSSESSING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

News Release: BAY CITY - On August 4, 2022, Justin William Zube, 34, of Bay City, was sentenced to 15 years in prison following his conviction by a federal jury of possessing child pornography depicting minors under age 12, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.


Baraboo Resident Sentenced to 96 Months for Possessing Methamphetamine for Distribution

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Carl Rabe, 44, Baraboo, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 96 months in prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Rabe pleaded guilty to this charge on April 26, 2022.


News Release: KELSO, CA - Mojave National Preserve will reopen Cima, Kelso-Cima, South Kelbaker, Morning Star, Ivanpah, Essex, Black Canyon and Lanfair roads on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. North Kelbaker and Zzyzx Road will remain closed due to significant road damage. The Hole-In-The-Wall Visitor Center will also reopen and maintain normal hours.


News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Monique Elizabeth Carter (36, Middleburg) to one year and one day in federal prison for tampering with a consumer product, specifically, injectable fentanyl. The court further ordered that after serving her prison sentence...


Career Offender Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Stolen Firearm

News Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. - A Thomasville, Georgia, resident with a violent criminal history who fled from police after being caught illegally with multiple weapons - including a stolen AR-15 semi-automatic rifle - was sentenced to serve 21 years in prison for his crime.


News Release: Third Suspect Killed in Shootout with Police Officers.




Rome-area methamphetamine distributor and money launderer sentenced after trial

News Release: ROME, Ga. - Juan Cain Valencia-Ramirez has been sentenced for conspiring to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and to launder drug money.


News Release: Dilshod Khusanov Funded Travel of Brooklyn Resident to Wage Jihad in Syria.


News Release: A man who was found with a firearm in Dubuque, Iowa, was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison.


Florida man sentenced to 8 years in prison for fraud scheme causing $3.5 million in losses, including more than $1 million in COVID-relief fraud

News Release: CINCINNATI - A Florida man who conspired to steal identities to fraudulently obtain credit and COVID-19 relief funds was sentenced in federal court here today to 96 months in prison.


Convicted Felon Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm and Methamphetamine

News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Tyrus Brooks, 34, of Scott, Louisiana, was sentenced today by United States District Judge David C. Joseph to 115 months (9 years, 7 months) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that SHEON COPPRUE, age 52, of New Orleans, was sentenced to sixteen and a half years in prison on charges relating to drug trafficking, firearm possession, and bribery.