News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


News Release: ANNISTON, Ala. - U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona announces that continued federal, state, and local law enforcement efforts to combat violent crime have led to four Calhoun County men being charged with federal firearms crimes in the last month. These indictments are the result of the collaborative enforcement...


News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: A Chatham County man could face up to nearly three decades in in prison after admitting he fraudulently obtained funds intended for COVID-19 small business assistance and possessed illegal drugs.


News Release: Defendant claimed to be a police officer with authority to arrest and procure Glock firearms.



News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A former resident of Johnstown, PA pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: ATLANTA - Ryan Felton has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering charges on the fourth day of his jury trial arising from his fraudulent promotion of two cryptocurrency investment schemes that cost investors millions in losses.


Barrasso: Instead of Pleading with Dictators, We Should Expand American Energy Production

Barrasso: Instead of Pleading with Dictators, We Should Expand American Energy Production


Barrasso Amendment Forces Democrats to Choose Between American Energy or Dictators

Barrasso Amendment Forces Democrats to Choose Between American Energy or Dictators


Seven Defendants Plead Guilty To Fentanyl Trafficking-Based Charges In Oakland And San Leandro

News Release: Arrests and Searches in May 2021 Led to Seizure Of More Than 20 Pounds of Fentanyl.


Hanford’s Brian Vance Joins Community Leaders for New Nuclear Development Forum



News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-A Provo, Utah man was sentenced to federal prison today for receiving child pornography.


El Salvadorian felon heads to prison for third-time unlawful entry

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 46-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of illegal re-entry into the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


News Release: Third Ohio Gambling Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Conspiracy.



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

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Jonathan Gregory Bush, 39, of Charleston, was sentenced today to eight years and one month in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.


National Park Service announces opportunities to bid on federal government contracts in Dare County, N.C.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against Gildardo Perez Avilez, 38, of Stockton, charging him with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Two men plead guilty to federal charges in retaliatory drug murder in St. Louis

News Release: ST. LOUIS - Two men from St. Louis County on Monday admitted their involvement in a retaliatory murder in 2020.


Former BOP Correctional Officer Charged with COVID-Relief Fraud

News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Flora woman was arrested Monday after being indicted by a federal grand jury on criminal charges related to her alleged fraud scheme involving federal COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program loans, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge James F. Boyersmith of the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General, Miami Field Office.