News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


Bonifay Doctor Settles Controlled Substances Act Violations For $130,000

News Release: PENSACOLA, FLORIDA -Ahmad T. Ismail, 70, of Bonifay, Florida, settled potential violations of the Controlled Substances Act by agreeing to pay a fine of $130,000 and surrendering his Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration. The settlement was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.


27-Year-Old Florida Man Sentenced To Over 26 Years In Prison For Enticing Minors In New York, Kentucky, And New Jersey To Engage In Sexual Activity

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that CHRISTOPHER NUNEZ was sentenced to 320 months in prison by United States District Judge Kenneth M. Karas for his enticement of three minors to engage in sexual activity. The sentencing today followed NUNEZ’s guilty plea on Feb. 28, 2022.


DOS-JER offers new grant application process starting July 5

U.S. Public Diplomacy Palestinian Peacebuilding Program grant opened on July 5.


News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A Birmingham man has pleaded guilty to robbery and gun charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr.


News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - The American Council of the Blind announced on July 4 that Wright Brothers National Memorial was awarded the 2022 Achievement in Audio Description Award in the Visual Art/Museums/Visitor Centers/Organization category.


Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against the State of Arizona Over Restrictive Voter Registration Requirements

News Release: Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against the State of Arizona Over Restrictive Voter Registration Requirements.


TSA screened over 11 million travelers during Fourth of July weekend and  continued to stop about 17 firearms per day during the first half of 2022

Release: WASHINGTON During the Independence Day holiday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened more than 11.3 million travelers from June 30 through and including Monday, July 4. The weekend travel volume represents 93% of volume for the same 5-day pre-pandemic holiday period in 2019.


News Release: TYRONE MOORE, also known as “Ty Ralph Lauren," 20, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to a racketeering offense stemming from his involvement in a violent Bridgeport street gang, including the murder of a rival in July 2019.


News Release: Eight tribal members were briefed on advancements in the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) mission at the Radioactive Waste Management Complex, Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineering Center, Idaho CERCLA Disposal Facility and Integrated Waste Treatment Unit. CERCLA stands for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.


Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for $1.9 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud

News Release: Defendant Used Fraudulently Obtained Loan Funds for Personal Expenses and Purchases of a $100,000 Cadillac Escalade and $250,000 Bentley Continental.


News Release: Lakewood, Colo.- The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office is seeking public input on a southeast Utah and southwest Colorado Resource Management Plan Amendment and associated Environmental Impact Statement for conservation of Gunnison sage-grouse and vital habitat.


News Release: Join a ranger on any Tuesday in July from 9:00 am to 11:00 am for the "hike of the week." This Ranger’s Choice Hike will vary based on what trail is most beautiful or most interesting that day. Meet at the visitor center and then follow the ranger to the trailhead. Program time includes the drive to the trail. Dress for the weather.


Florida Man Charged with Unlawful Transportation of Individuals

News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Juan Mejia-Flores, 31, of Bradenton, Florida, has been indicted by the federal grand jury for the unlawful transportation of individuals who entered the United States illegally. Mejia-Flores is scheduled to be arraigned before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle this afternoon.


Release: MADISON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) Saturday.


National Park Service Director visits multiple national parks in New York City and celebrates the launch of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center 

News Release: In recognition of Pride Month and the many infrastructure improvements and partnerships underway to support national parks in the greater New York area, Director Chuck Sams along with regional National Park Service leaders recently visited several national parks in New York City. The site visits highlighted the agency's ongoing focus on inclusive interpretation, infrastructure improvements, and the power of partnerships in the nation's largest metropolitan area.


New Orleans Man Indicted for Violations of the Federal Gun Control Act

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - COREY HALE, age 32, a resident of New Orleans, was charged on June 30, 2022 in a four-count indictment by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm after being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.


Orinda Man Found Guilty Of Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, And Money Laundering

News Release: Federal Judge Convicts Defendant Of Appropriating $1.5 Million In Fraudulent Debit Card Scheme And Money Laundering To Buy Orinda Home.


News Release: REPORT: Biden-Flation Forces Majority of Americans to Make Steep Cuts.


Springfield, Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Offense

News Release: BURLINGTON, Vt. - The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that on July 1, 2022, Justin Zayas-Sanchez, 22, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was sentenced in United States District Court in Burlington, Vermont, to serve 20 months in prison after his guilty plea to one...


Hanford Deploys Drone Program to Assist Site Inspections

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Crews have launched an unmanned aircraft system drone program at the Hanford Site, offering a new capability to improve operating processes in the field.