News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


News Release: HONOLULU - Rian Harold Ishikawa, 43, of Kailua, appeared today in federal court before United States District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi, and pleaded guilty to six counts of production of child pornography. Ishikawa was arrested on June 29, 2020, and subsequently indicted by a federal grand jury on April 1, 2021. Ishikawa’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 14, 2022.



News Release: A Raleigh Police Officer had his initial appearance today on charges of distributing cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He was arrested yesterday on these charges.


Hull Man Sentenced for Fraudulently Submitting CARES Act Small Business Loans

News Release: BOSTON - A Hull man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston in connection with submitting fraudulent documentation in order to receive CARES Act small business loans.


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Roberto Cruz-Rivera, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison after being found guilty of failing to register as a sex offender following a federal trial.


DOE-ARPAE grant application closes on April 15

Mining Innovations for Negative Emissions Resource Recovery (MINER) grant opened on Feb. 24.


Clarksville Auto Dealer Charged With Bank Fraud

News Release: Credit Union Losses Totaled More Than $368,000.


Homeland Security Department discusses Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility on Feb. 24

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Physician pays over half million to settle allegations concerning ultrasound billing

News Release: McALLEN, Texas - A 41-year-old primary care doctor has paid $504,588.40 to resolve allegations that he billed for excessive ultrasounds, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Justice Department on Feb. 24

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: BOISE - A California man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.


D.C. Department of Corrections Officer Arrested for Bribery and Smuggling of Contraband

News Release: Defendant Accused of Accepting Money to Bring Weapons, Drugs to Inmates.


ICT Supply Chain Assessment Fact Sheet

Release: The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry serves an important role to our economic and national security, producing the technologies relied on by individuals, industries, and governments to connect, innovate, and protect our society. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions ...



EPA settlement with gas station retailer 'protects communities across Puerto Rico'

The United States Environmental Protect Agency reached a settlement recently with Puerto Rico-based To-Go Stores LLC that includes paying a $125,000 civil penalty and other measures to resolve alleged violations of federal environmental laws at multiple locations.


 Bureau of Reclamation announces winners of second phase of Rust Busters prize competition

The Bureau of Reclamation has announced the winners of Phase 2 of the Rust Busters Prize Competition.


News Release: BISMARCK - Interim United States Attorney Nicholas W. Chase announced that U.S. District Court Judge Daniel L. Hovland sentenced Ryan Gregory Lee, Age 43, from Little Elm, Texas, to 4 years in federal prison for the charges of Bank Fraud, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1344 and 1349; Aggravated Identity Theft, 18 U.S.C.


News Release: FACT CHECK: The Real Reason Behind High Energy Costs.


DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting Feb. 24

DRL: Supporting a Credible Local Election Environment in Angola grant opened on Feb. 24.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.