News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


“COMMENDING ROBERT G. SHACKLETON, JR.” published by the Congressional Record  on June 24

“COMMENDING ROBERT G. SHACKLETON, JR.“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E675 on June 24


Moriarty man found guilty in fraud scheme

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that a federal jury returned a guilty verdict on Milton Boutte, 77, of Moriarty, New Mexico, on June 27. The jury convicted Boutte of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Boutte will remain on conditions of release pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.


Gulfport Man Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Federal Prison For Armed Drug Trafficking

News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday today sentenced Calfus W. Drummond (37, Gulfport) to 11 years and 6 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; 500 grams or more of methamphetamine; cocaine and marijuana; and possession...


Branson Sex Offender Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Pornography

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A three-time convicted sex offender in Branson has been sentenced in federal court today for possessing child pornography.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.8 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Increase High-Speed Internet Connectivity in El Dorado County, California

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to El Dorado County, California, to increase internet connectivity.


Commerce Department discusses Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting on June 28

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Merrill Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years for Producing Child Pornography

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jason D. Ridolfi, 42, Merrill, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 16 ½ years in prison for using a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the...


Energy Department discusses Agency Information Collection Extension on June 28

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Dubuque School System Administrator and Elementary School Principal Sentenced to Federal Prison

News Release: Stole Over $500,000 From a School System Between 2011 and 2020.


Former Police Clerk admits to Perjury

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - A former St. Marys, West Virginia police department employee has admitted to lying about a program that allowed people charged with crimes to pay cash and gift cards to avoid criminal sanctions, according to United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld.


Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings discussed on June 28 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


At Oversight Hearing, Director of National Drug Control Policy Highlighted Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to Tackling Overdose and Addiction Crisis

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Yesterday, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, held a hearing with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, to examine the federal government’s response to the overdose and addiction crisis, including the Biden-Harris Administration’s 2022 National Drug Control Strategy.


Parkersburg Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison  for Role in Drug Conspiracy

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - John Michael Wells, II, 33, of Parkersburg, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana.


DOS-MRT offers new grant application process starting June 29

Promote Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms, and Good Governance in Mauritania grant opened on June 29.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Bennett

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Bills addressed by Ways and Means Committee on June 28

There was activity on four bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on June 28.


Memphis Man Pled Guilty to Calling in Bomb Threat and for Being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Sentenced to 7 Years

News Release: Memphis, TN - Christopher Cobb, 33, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for.


Man from El Guique, New Mexico, sentenced to five years in prison

News Release: Julian Garcia struck the victim while operating an ATV on a crowded road during a Fourth of July celebration.


U.S. Attorney Announces $7.85 Million Settlement With Citadel Skilled Nursing Facility In Bronx For Fraudulently Switching Residents’ Healthcare Coverage To Boost Medicare Payments

News Release: The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center and Citadel Consulting Group Admit to Often Not Obtaining the Residents’ Consent Prior to Switching Their Medicare Coverage.


Mexican National Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez sentenced Juan Zamora Torres, 61, of Mexico, on Tuesday to 10 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.