News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Jefferson County man sentenced for failing to register

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Patrick Allen Darlington, of Charles Town, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 12 months and one day of incarceration for a failure to register charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that U.S. District Court Judge Wendy B. Vitter sentenced LIONEL COOLEY, age 45, a resident of Slidell, Louisiana, on May, 10, 2022, to 78 months of imprisonment, four years of supervised release and a mandatory $200 special assessment fee...


Special Local Regulations; Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show; Hessel, MI discussed on May 10 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Mansfield Homicide Suspect in Phoenix

News Release: Phoenix, AZ - Members of the Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force arrested Michael Childress, 29. Childress was wanted by the Mansfield Police Department for attempted murder.



News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross and Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division announced today that Carlos Javier Figueroa a/k/a Javi, a/k/a Big Bro, 44, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted following a federal jury trial of narcotics...


US Department of Labor emphasis program to prevent  hearing loss moves to enforcement phase begins May 17

News Release: DENVER - Following a 90-day outreach period, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration ’s Regional Emphasis Program for Noise Induced Hearing Loss will move into the enforcement phase beginning May 17, 2022. The emphasis program targets manufacturing industries with high rates of occupational hearing loss in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.


Portman Urges Security Resources for Faith-Based Communities & Nonprofit Institutions

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee requesting that the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) be adequately funded to meet the needs of at-risk...


The US Interior Department published a four page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rhode Island professor: 'You don’t have to search very far to find examples of Chinese propaganda on college campuses'

University of Rhode Island professor Renee Hobbs said evidence of widespread propaganda efforts in the United States by the Chinese government are increasingly obvious — and very dangerous.


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Helicopters discussed on May 10 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky.- In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022.


DOS-PA grant application closes on July 10

Counterterrorism Strategic Communications grant opened on May 11.


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Jaffrey, NH discussed on May 10 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ERIE, Pa. - Two former residents of Erie, Pennsylvania have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of violating federal drug laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Former United States Golf Association Employee Sentenced to Over One Year in Prison for Embezzling more $3.3 Million Worth of U.S. Open Tickets

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Robert Fryer, 40, of Perkasie, PA, was sentenced today to 14 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay $3,364,622 in restitution to the USGA and forfeit the $1,150,000 in profits he amassed by United...


News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - An Ocean County, New Jersey, man today admitted unlawfully possessing a privately manufactured short barrel rifle, a silencer, and five imitation badges of various federal agencies, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


U.S. Attorney Dena J. King Pays Tribute To Fallen Law Enforcement Officers In Observance Of National Police Week

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - In observance of National Police Week, United States Attorney Dena J. King recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement and pays tribute to the officers who have fallen in the line of duty. This year, the week is observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022.


DOL-ETA-WB offers new grant application process starting May 11

Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program grant opened on May 11.