News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022



Rafael “Raphy” Pina Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - U.S. District Judge Francisco A. Besosa sentenced Rafael “Raphy" Pina-Nieves to a term of 41months in prison, 3 years of supervised release, 200 hours of community service and a fine of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for firearms violations being a convicted felon, and possession of a machinegun. Pina-Nieves was found guilty by a federal jury on Dec. 22, 2021.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minneapolis man has been indicted for firearms violations and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Former Corrections Officer admits to bribery charges

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Eli Scott Villers, a former correctional officer at Federal Correctional Institution Hazelton, has admitted to bribery charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


News Release: BOSTON - A Springfield man was arrested today on a drug offense involving fentanyl distribution.



More Than 100 People Attend Oak Ridge Meeting on Proposed Disposal Facility

News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - More than 100 people attended a May 17 public meeting on the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management ’s (OREM) proposed onsite disposal facility.


Columbia Man Pleads Guilty After Posting Snapchat Photos, Videos of Illegal Firearms, Drugs

News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Columbia, Mo., man who posted Snapchat photos and videos in which he illegally possessed various firearms and controlled substances pleaded guilty in federal court today to illegally possessing firearms.


Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0101 discussed on May 23 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Glencore Entered Guilty Pleas to Foreign Bribery and Market Manipulation Schemes.


FAA Proposes to Revoke Rhoades Aviation’s Air Carrier Certificate

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to revoke the air carrier certificate of Honolulu-based Rhoades Aviation Inc. for numerous alleged safety violations.


News Release: EM Senior Advisor William “Ike" White met with members of the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability (ANA) on May 17 to discuss timely topics in the cleanup program, from DOE’s Justice40 Initiative and stakeholder involvement in EM’s Strategic Vision to waste disposal and deactivation & decommissioning (D&D ) work around the complex.


Carlsbad man sentenced to nine years in prison for drug trafficking

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Jermaine Ryan Alvarez, 38, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, was sentenced in federal court today to nine years in prison for one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 100 grams of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin and one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. Alvarez pleaded guilty on June 28, 2021.


News Release: The Departments of State, Treasury, Commerce, and Labor today issued a business advisory on Sudan, highlighting the growing reputational risks to U.S. businesses and individuals associated with conducting business with Sudanese State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) and military-controlled companies.


Raiscot: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office holds virtual meeting 'to help our partners learn from each other'

The Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office held a virtual meeting of state and local officials to discuss the best protocols for safeguarding citizens against radiological and nuclear threats.


News Release: Ocala, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Nathanael Santiago (29, Ocala) guilty of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a previously convicted felon. Santiago faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Santiago had been indicted on July 21, 2021.


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes discussed on May 23 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bristol Man Admits Illegally Possessing Firearms

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, announced that ALEXANDER PATTERSON, 34, of Bristol, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to unlawful possession of firearms by a felon.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.