News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Monessen Woman Sentenced to Prison for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Fraud

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA -- A former resident of Monessen, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 18 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release on her conviction of five counts of mail fraud, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Passaic County Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Role in Stealing Employer’s Oral Care Formulas and Sending Them Overseas

Passaic County Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Role in Stealing Employer’s Oral Care Formulas and Sending Them Overseas


Federal Jury Convicts Two New York Men for Operating Mass Mailing Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly and Vulnerable Victims

News Release: A federal jury in Central Islip, New York, convicted Long Island residents Sean Novis, 51, and Gary Denkberg, 58, of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, fraudulent use of fictitious names and aiding and abetting other mail fraud schemes.


News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Luis Rodriguez-Pagan, age 28, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury on firearms charges.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Zambian Foreign Minister Kakubo

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Republic Man Sentenced for Meth Trafficking after High-Speed Chase

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Republic, Mo., man who led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase was sentenced in federal court today for possessing methamphetamine to distribute.


An employee group at EM’s Savannah River Site (SRS) has convened to create real change within its company and EM.


Shifting to Sustainable Mowing Operations

News Release: VICKSBURG, Miss. - The National Park Service (NPS) is implementing changes to mowing operations at Vicksburg National Military Park. Beginning in Spring 2022, the park will be managing mowing and vegetation more sustainably through a combination of prioritizing mowing locations based on schedules, implementing more controlled burns, and propagating pollinator native plant meadows.




East Chicago Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison

News Release: HAMMOND- Terrence McCray, 22 years old, of East Chicago, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon on his plea of guilty to conspiracy to make false statements to a federally licensed firearms dealers in connection with the acquisition of multiple firearms, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


There was activity on one bill related to the Education and Labor Committee on May 18.



U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.2 Million for Roadway Improvements to Support Business Development in Hampton County, South Carolina

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.2 million grant to Hampton County, South Carolina, for roadway improvements.


National Park Service seeks comments on Double Arch Bridge environmental assessment

National Park Service seeks comments on Double Arch Bridge environmental assessment


Release: For nearly 12 weeks, Russia has waged its unprovoked and brutal war against Ukraine, its sovereignty, its territorial integrity, and its people. Beaten back from its failed attempt to seize Kyiv, Russia continues a grinding offensive across Ukraine’s south and east. Ukraine’s courageous defense forces...


Fatality at Island in the Sky District at Canyonlands National Park

Fatality at Island in the Sky District at Canyonlands National Park


Honduran National Charged with Illegally Using a Social Security Number Belonging to Another Individual

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ELTON JOHN MEJIA EUCEDA, age 22, a citizen of Honduras, was indicted today for illegally using a social security number belonging to another individual, in violation of Title 42, United States Code, Section 408(a)(7)(B).


Four Plead Guilty To Racketeering, Shootings, And Economic Crimes In “Robles Park” Criminal Enterprise

Four Plead Guilty To Racketeering, Shootings, And Economic Crimes In “Robles Park” Criminal Enterprise


South Carolina Man Charged in Connection with Transporting Minor to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity

South Carolina Man Charged in Connection with Transporting Minor to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity