News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


Twelve Defendants Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses in a Multi-Agency Operation

News Release: BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Following an 18-month investigation targeting local criminal street gangs in Bakersfield, 12 defendants have been charged federally and another 17 defendants were arrested on state charges. The charges include drug trafficking, conspiracy, and firearms offenses.


Message from Deputy Secretary Tien on National Veterans and Military Families Month

News Release: Colleagues, One in every four of our DHS colleagues is a military veteran. Over 54,000 of us wore the nation’s colors in the military and are now still proudly serving here at DHS. One of them is Alma Lopez. Alma is an Army veteran now serving as a Federal Protective Service Inspector. She was inspired...


Biden: Companies 'forging partnerships' for apprenticeships

President Joe Biden recently highlighted a continuing effort to build an infrastructure workforce, working with colleges, unions, local governments, companies and nonprofits with special attention on broadband Internet, construction and electrical work.


Major indictment targets southeastern drug trafficking conspiracy

News Release: STATESBORO, GA: A newly unsealed federal indictment charges nearly three dozen defendants for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy centered in south Georgia and reaching into the Caribbean.


Pennsylvania man defrauds Morgantown business of $3.5 million

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - The former manager of a Morgantown construction company admitted to stealing millions of dollars from the business, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Florida Man Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison for Laundering Funds Related to $50 Million Wire and Securities Fraud Scheme

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Florida man was sentenced to 45 months in prison for laundering funds obtained from a $50 million internet-enabled fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


U.S. Announcements Under the Green Shipping Challenge at COP27

Release: Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is not compatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared to country emissions, the sector would rank among the top ten largest emitters globally.


News Release: Assistant U. S. Attorneys Fred Sheppard (619) 546-8237 and John Parmley (619) 546-7957.


Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research And Production Act of 1993-Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. discussed on Nov. 7 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pittsford Man Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Cocaine Base

News Release: PITTSFORD, Vt. - The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced today that Scott Chandler, 47, of Pittsford, Vermont, was sentenced today to serve one year and one day of imprisonment for possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and cocaine base. United States District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford also ordered Chandler to serve a three-year term of supervised release after his incarceration.


Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Emergency Mine Evacuation on Nov. 7

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Modesto County Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving and Distributing Child Pornography

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Jerrid Kunkel, 27, of Modesto, pleaded guilty today to receipt and distribution of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


U.S. Announcements Under the Green Shipping Challenge at COP27

News Release: Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is not compatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared to country emissions, the sector would rank among the top ten largest emitters globally.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover, MA on Nov. 7

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Erie Mobile Convenience Store Owner Pleads to Fraud and Identity Theft Charges

News Release: ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of food stamp fraud and identity theft, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.



Two Lawrence Men Arrested for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

News Release: BOSTON - Two Lawrence men have been arrested for allegedly distributing fentanyl and targeting veterans at the Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center.


Colorado man who defrauded Montana family of nearly $400,000 in African gold investment scheme sentenced to 27 months in prison

News Release: GREAT FALLS - An investment scheme in which a Colorado man admitted to defrauding a Montana family of $391,280 by purporting to invest the money in gold in Africa was sentenced today to 27 months in prison and fined $5,000, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.



Justice Department discusses Technical Correction to Regulation Regarding Registration Exception for Officials on Nov. 7

The US Justice Department published a two page rule on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.