News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


Drone Owners Are Reminded That Airspace Above the Rose Bowl, Parade and Related Events Has Been Designated a 'No Drone Zone'

Law enforcement will enforce local and federal laws regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, during New Year’s Day events in the city of Pasadena.


The FBI is Seeking Information Concerning a Bank Robbery in Hollywood, Florida

The FBI is seeking information concerning a bank robbery that took place December 31, 2021, at approximately 12:30 p.m.


FBI Detroit Special Agent in Charge Timothy Waters to Retire

Congratulations to Timothy Waters, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit Division, who will retire from the FBI on December 31, 2021, after 21 years of dedicated service in federal law enforcement.


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Jacob Lee McKinley, of Moundsville, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced.


USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors

News Release: Washington - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional regional positions, including three Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and two Rural Development (RD) State Directors.


Local man pleads guilty for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

News Release: ST. LOUIS - United States District Court Judge John A. Ross accepted a plea of guilty from Adam Jones today. A grand jury in the Eastern District of Missouri previously indicted Jones in February 2021. Sentencing is scheduled for April 12, 2022.


FBI Increases Reward for Identity of Armed Robbery Suspect

The FBI is increasing their reward to $10,000 and the Robins Financial Credit Union is offering $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of one suspect who robbed a bank at gunpoint, resulting in the injury to a bank teller.


Edward J. Gray Named Special Agent in Charge of the Oklahoma City Field Office

Director Christopher Wray has named Edward J. Gray as the special agent in charge of the Oklahoma City Field Office. Mr. Gray most recently served as the deputy assistant director of the Critical Incident Response Group at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.


Michael A. Brodack Named Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division of the New York Field Office

Director Christopher Wray has named Michael A. Brodack as the special agent in charge of the Criminal Division of the New York Field Office. Mr. Brodack most recently served as the FBI senior liaison to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at FBI and CISA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.


The FBI is Seeking Information Concerning a Bank Robbery in Miami Lakes

The FBI is seeking information concerning a bank robbery that took place today, January 3, 2022, at approximately 11 a.m. at a Chase Bank branch, 14045 NW 67 Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida.


FBI Launches Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection

The FBI announces the official launch of the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection (LESDC), which took place on January 1, 2022.


San Diego FBI Seeking Assistance to Identify Imperial County Bank Robber

The San Diego FBI’s Imperial County Resident Agency and the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individual believed to be responsible for a bank robbery in Holtville, California.


Federal corrections officer and inmates charged with bribery, smuggling, and drug conspiracy

Patrick Shackelford, a federal corrections officer at U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta (“USP Atlanta”), and Patrick Kirkman and Mitchell Arms, both federal inmates, have been arraigned on federal bribery, smuggling, and drug charges arising from an alleged scheme to smuggle narcotics and other contraband into USP Atlanta between approximately June 2018 and February 2019.


News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa - A Cedar Rapids man, Matthew Patrick Langenberg, was sentenced on Dec. 23, 2021 by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey to 60 months in prison for Receiving Child Pornography. Langenberg was ordered to serve five years of supervised release to follow his prison term and pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.


Cleveland Postal Service Manager Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Packages Containing Drugs

U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Anthony Sharp, 31, of Euclid, Ohio, was sentenced on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, by Judge Donald C. Nugent to 10 years in prison after Sharp admitted to stealing packages from the U.S. Mail that he suspected contained drugs.


NIST Helps Next-Generation Cell Technology See Past the Greenery

News Release: As 5G technology gets fully implemented over the next several years, cellphones and other wireless tech will grow more powerful with increased data flow and lower latency. But along with these benefits comes a question: Will your next-generation cellphone be unable to see the forest for the trees?


Crownpoint man sentenced to eight years in prison for abusive sexual contact of a minor in Indian Country

Emerson Pinto, 58, of Crownpoint, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced on Dec. 29 in federal court to eight years and one month in prison based on convictions for two counts of abusive sexual contact of a minor in Indian Country.


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case Against Mohammad Aziz

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Mohammad Aziz (Aziz), East Rosharon, Texas, on June 19, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Aziz waived his right to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $2,500.


Pierre Man Indicted on Firearm Charge

United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a Pierre, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.


Rapid City Man Indicted for Second Degree Murder

United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Second Degree Murder.