News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022



Energy Department discusses Joint Federal-State Task Force on Electric Transmission; Notice of Meeting and Agenda on Nov. 7

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


Man Who Robbed a Sand Springs Gas Station and Assaulted the Owner Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

News Release: A Sand Springs man was sentenced Friday in federal court for robbing and assaulting a gas station owner, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Hardin County Woman Sentenced to More Than 12 Years for Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute More Than 50 Grams of Actual Methamphetamine

News Release: Jackson, TN - Bridget Nicole Bickings, 31, of Hardin County, Tennessee, has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for conspiring with others to possess with the intent to distribute over 50 grams of actual methamphetamine. United States Attorney Kevin Ritz announced the sentence today.



U.S. Attorney Tucker Appoints District of Alaska Election Officer

News Release: ANCHORAGE - United States Attorney S. Lane Tucker announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Kelly Cavanaugh will lead the efforts of her Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA Cavanaugh...


Two drug runners for drug trafficking organization connected to CJNG cartel sentenced to prison

News Release: Seattle - Two men who served as drug runners for a Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) cartel connected drug trafficking organization were sentenced to prison today following an extensive wiretap investigation, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. In sentencing 28-year-old Armando Fierro-Ponce to eight...


Tulare County Man Pleads Guilty to Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Andras Daniel Lee, 33, of Visalia, pleaded guilty today to failure to register as a sex offender, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Interior Department discusses Update of the Communications Uses Program, Cost Recovery Fee Schedules, and Section 512 of FLPMA for Rights-of-Way on Nov. 7

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


U.S. Attorney appoints district election officers

News Release: CINCINNATI - United States Attorney Kenneth L. Parker announced today that Assistant United States Attorney Jessica W. Knight will lead the Southern District of Ohio’s Election Day Program efforts for the general election tomorrow.


Charity Operator Charged with Diverting Millions of Dollars of Charitable Funds and Evading Federal Income Tax

News Release: MIAMI - Douglas Sailors, 71, formerly of Parkland, Fla., and now living in Owensboro, Ky., was charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud as well as subscribing to a false tax return.


Fugitive Steven Giovanni Aguila-Medina Caught in Mexico and Returned to California by the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force

News Release: Fugitive Steven Giovanni Aguila-Medina Caught in Mexico and Returned to California by the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force.


Man Admits Illegally Possessing Firearms Used in Billings Casino Robbery

News Release: BILLINGS - A man today admitted to illegally possessing firearms after two guns used in a casino robbery were recovered from an elementary school playground, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


Choctaw Man Sentenced to Serve 8 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Today, a federal judge sentenced MATTHEW RAY HUTCHERSON, 32, of Choctaw, to serve 96 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. Federal law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms or ammunition.


Four Men Charged with Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child

News Release: BOSTON - Four men from the greater Boston area have been arrested and charged for attempting to pay for sex with 12- and 14-year-old girls. If convicted, the defendants face mandatory minimum sentences of 10 or 15 years in prison.


Repeat Armed Felon Sentenced to 102 Months in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Ammunition and a Firearm while on Supervised Release

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Nicholas Hines, 39, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 102 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.


Detroit Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Key Role in Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Myreo Dixon, 33, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced today to 20 years in prison, to be followed by eight years of supervised release, for his key role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) with ties to the Bloods and Gangster Disciples criminal gangs.


The BLM Central Coast Field Office lifts fire restrictions

News Release: MARINA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office is lifting its seasonal fire restrictions on November 7 on approximately 300,000 acres of public land due to reduced wildland fire potential. The easing of seasonal fire restrictions applies to public lands managed by the Central...


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes on Nov. 7

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


Ambassador Hussain Travels to UAE

Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE, from November 7-10, 2022.