News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP offers new grant application process starting May 9

OJJDP FY 2022 Alaska Native Youth Training and Technical Assistance Project grant opened on May 9.


DOS-ENR grant application closes on June 24

CENTRAL ASIA ENERGY FELLOWS PROGRAM grant opened on May 9.


Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.


Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.


“Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D473-D474 on May 5


Release: On behalf of the American people, I join the citizens of the European Union in celebrating Europe Day.


Deputy Secretary Graves to Lead Trade Mission to South America

News Release: Between May 15-18, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves will lead a trade mission to Brazil as part of the 2022 South America Trade Mission and Business Conference. Aside from Brazil, the broader South America trade mission will include stops in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay.


Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun and Drug Crimes

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - An Ohio man was sentenced today to two and one-half years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for attempted possession with intent to distribute suboxone and conspiracy to use a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.


Missoula Felon Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Possessing 10 Firearms, Ammunition

News Release: MISSOULA - A Missoula man who admitted to illegally possessing firearms after law enforcement recovered a high-capacity AR-15 rifle and ammunition from his vehicle and nine other firearms and a pipe bomb from his residence was sentenced today to 46 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.



Texas And Maryland Women Arrested For COVID-19 Relief Fraud

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Brandie S. Williams, 41, of Dallas, Texas, and Brittany L. Herbert, 35, of Brandywine, Maryland, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and one count of bank fraud. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


Two Huntington Men Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Multi-State Drug Ring

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Two Huntington men were sentenced to prison today for their roles in a multi-state drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed large amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and other illegal drugs in the Huntington area.


News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Hollywood man, who was previously adjudicated as a mental defective was sentenced last week for possessing firearms and a fraudulently made seal on a law enforcement badge bearing the Department of Homeland Security seal, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced today.


News Release: LOS ANGELES - A federal jury today convicted three defendants who participated in an $18.5 million scheme that submitted fraudulent claims to California’s Drug Medi-Cal program for alcohol and drug treatment services for high school and middle school students.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) raised concerns over information detailing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) possibly levying inconsistent, confusing, unexpected, and exorbitant fees against marina business owners. In a letter...


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Marcus Moreno, of LaVilla, Texas, was sentenced today to 84 months of incarceration for sending inappropriate pictures to a minor, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Parkersburg woman was sentenced today to one and one-half years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for her role in a multi-state drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana in Parkersburg and elsewhere.


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

News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Last week, a federal grand jury in Tucson returned a two-count indictment against Timothy Mikell Schultheis, aka Jackson Oden, 24, of South Carolina, charging Transportation of a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity and Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct.


Phoenix Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Series of Armed Robberies

News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Jonathan Bastida-Delgado, 28, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced last week by U.S. District Judge Dominic W. Lanza to 120 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Bastida-Delgado previously pleaded guilty to two counts of Hobbs Act Robbery and one count of Using, Carrying, and Brandishing a Firearm during and in relation to a Crime of Violence.


Granholm: Department of Energy works to rebuild Strategic Petroleum Reserve so it can 'provide relief when needed most'

The U.S. Department of Energy announced it would launch a long-term replenishment effort for America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve, according to a DOE news release.