News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Duval Felon Sentenced To Eighteen Months For Attempting To Purchase Firearm

News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - Chief United States District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Jose Angel Vazquez (60, Jacksonville) to 18 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for knowingly making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer. Vazquez had pleaded guilty on Nov. 3, 2021.


Representatives Foxx, Keller, Senators Braun, Burr send letter to Labor Secretary Walsh calling for public engagement before new overtime rules

News Release: Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Labor) joined Representative Fred Keller (Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections), Senator Mike Braun (Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety), and Senator Richard ...



U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Shooting a Woman who Accidentally Bumped Into Him

News Release: Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Moenell Coleman, 25, for attempted murder and related crimes, at approximately 1:45 p.m. on February 4th in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Coleman was wanted for a shooting which occurred January 26th 2022, in the unit block of...


Vehicle Reservations for Glacier National Park Go Online March 2 at 8 am MST

News Release: WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 4, 2022]- Glacier National Park announces that vehicle reservations, formerly known as “tickets," required to access Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR) and the North Fork area via the Polebridge Entrance Station from May 27 to Sept. 11, 2022 will become available on Recreation.gov starting March 2 at 8 am MST/10 am EST. Other areas of the park can be accessed without a reservation.


Minnesota Man Charged with Aiming Laser Pointer at Aircraft

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - A Rochester, Minnesota man is charged with 2 counts of aiming the beam of a laser pointer at aircraft, announced Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin.


Brady: The Biden Administration Diverted Funds from Fighting COVID, Damaging Mental Health and Our Economy

News Release: Brady: The Biden Administration Diverted Funds from Fighting COVID, Damaging Mental Health and Our Economy.


Bureau of Land Management seeks public input for the  Logandale Trails Planning Criteria

News Release: LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office announces a public input period for the planning criteria for the Logandale Trails Resource Management Plan Amendment, Environmental Assessment, Recreation Area Management Plan, and Travel Management Plan. The BLM is seeking the public's...


One-Time EDD Employee Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Nearly $4.3 Million in COVID Relief Funds

News Release: RIVERSIDE, California - A former California Employment Development Department (EDD) employee was sentenced today to 63 months in federal prison for causing nearly 200 fraudulent COVID-related unemployment relief claims to be filed in other people’s names, resulting in nearly $4.3 million in ill-gotten gains.


Knoxville Man Convicted Of Federal Firearms Violation

News Release: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - On February 4, 2022, Kelvon Foster, 22, of Knoxville, pleaded guilty to a one-count Information charging Foster with making false or fictitious statements in connection with the purchase of a firearm in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(a)(6). Violations of that...


Buchanan: Congress Must Not Let Essential Telehealth Benefits Expire

News Release: Buchanan: Congress Must Not Let Essential Telehealth Benefits Expire.


Hot Springs Man Sentenced To Over 6 Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking

News Release: HOT SPRINGS - A Hot Springs man was sentenced today to 77 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Methamphetamine. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Hot Springs.


Porterville Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Distribution

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. -Renato Aguilera, 30, of Porterville, California, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Wade R. Shannon and U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


U.S. Relations With Sudan

Release: More information about Sudan is available on the Sudan Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


Bakersfield Resident Pleads Guilty for Attempting to Sell Fentanyl

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Keisean Rockmore, 27, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands near Jean, Nevada for the 2022 SNORE 250

News Release: LAS VEGAS -The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration on Feb. 12, 2022. This action is being taken to minimize the risk of potential collisions with spectators and racers running the 2022 SNORE 250.


Pair Plead Guilty to Felony Possession of Stolen Mail

News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - A pair of Wytheville, Virginia residents pleaded guilty today to possessing stolen mail, including letters from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration, and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.


Small Business Owners Blast President Biden’s Mandates and Tax Increases

News Release: Small Business Owners Blast President Biden’s Mandates and Tax Increases.


Wilkes Co. Moonshiner Pleads Guilty In Federal Court

News Release: Four Other Co-conspirators Have Already Pleaded Guilty to Federal Charges.


Former Account Executive Charged with Stealing $3 Million from Employer

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Camden County, New Jersey, woman was charged with embezzling millions of dollars from a New Jersey-based company where she was the senior accountant, accounting manager and senior financial shared services manager, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.