News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

A Romanian national was sentenced today in federal court in Boston on racketeering conspiracy charges relating to an ATM skimming operation that stretched throughout Massachusetts and other states including Connecticut, New York and South Carolina.

MS-13 Leader Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy and Murder of Teenager

A leader of MS-13 was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy and his participation in the July 2018 murder of a teenage boy in Lynn, who suffered at least 32 sharp force trauma wounds consistent with being stabbed repeatedly, along with blunt force injuries to the head. Erick Lopez Flores, a/k/a “Mayimbu,” 33, of Lynn, was sentenced by U.S.

Gonic Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robberies

News Release: CONCORD - Christopher Kelley, 45, of Gonic, pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts of bank robbery and one count of attempted bank robbery, United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.

Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Crimes

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Curtis Givens, 52, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to federal drug and gun crimes.

Washington County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Destructive Devices and Other Firearms

Daniel Day, age 35, of Argyle, New York, pled guilty today to unlawful possession of destructive devices, and to the unlawful possession of other firearms and ammunition as a felon

Gonic Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robberies

Christopher Kelley, 45, of Gonic, pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts of bank robbery and one count of attempted bank robbery, United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.

Portland Man Charged After Attempting to Open Emergency Exit on Portland-Bound Flight

A Portland man is facing federal charges after attempting to open an emergency exit on a commercial airline flight from Salt Lake City, Utah to Portland.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today by phone to discuss acute and shared concerns that Russia may be considering launching further military aggression against Ukraine in the coming days. The ...

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with European External Action Service Secretary-General Sannino

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke with European External Action Service Secretary-General Stefano Sannino yesterday. The Deputy Secretary and Secretary-General reaffirmed U.S. and EU support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial ...

Become a federal employee with the TSA at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

By Homeland Newswire | Feb 14, 2022

Release: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on February 14th from 9 AM to 3 PM to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Austin-Bergstom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, TX.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Burmese activists to continue to 'work with the people of Burma to protect their human rights'

By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 14, 2022

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with activists from Burma on Feb. 3 to hear their plans for returning to their country’s democratic path as violence at the hands of the Burmese military continues to rage on.

Two Gang Members Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery and Shooting at Beverly Hills Restaurant

News Release: LOS ANGELES - Two South Los Angeles men were each sentenced today to 144 months in federal prison for committing an armed robbery last year on the crowded patio of a Beverly Hills restaurant in which one customer had a gun held to his head while the robbers removed his $500,000 wristwatch, and a second restaurant patron was shot and wounded.

Houstonian sent to prison for fraud schemes totaling nearly $2M

A 36-year-old Houston resident has been ordered to federal prison following his convictions of bank and wire fraud in two separate cases, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery

Secretary Blinken’s Call with New Zealand Foreign Minister Mahuta

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone today with New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta to discuss the United States and New Zealand’s shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific. The Secretary highlighted U.S. and New Zealand’s joint efforts ...

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Acting Fijian Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum At a Joint Press Availability

News Release: MODERATOR: The Acting Prime Minister of Fiji, the U.S. Secretary of State, and members of the media, bula vinaka to you all. A special welcome to the Secretary of State Blinken and members of his delegation and the accompanying media, too. I welcome you to our joint press conference, ladies and gentlemen.

Jury Convicts Norfolk Woman on Identity Theft Charges

A federal jury convicted a Norfolk woman last Friday on charges of misuse of a Social Security number, loan fraud, and identity theft.

Tampa Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Cocaine While Carrying A Firearm