News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


A local woman became the fifth defendant, Oct. 20, to plead guilty in federal court to engaging in a child exploitation enterprise that victimized at least three children following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and law enforcement partner investigation.Angela Marie Brown, 39, pleaded guilty before U.S.


Two Thomson Penitentiary Inmates Sentenced to Additional Prison Terms for Assaulting Other Inmates

News Release: ROCKFORD - Two inmates at the United States Penitentiary in Thomson, Ill., have been sentenced to additional prison terms for assaulting other inmates.


Beaumont Felon Sentenced for Firearms Violation

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Beaumont man has been sentenced for a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.



A local-area man will serve a lengthy prison sentence following his guilty plea following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigation assisted by multiple federal law enforcement agencies.


 A man who possessed depictions of child sexual abuse was sentenced Oct. 17 to six years in federal prison following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).


Two Men From State of Washington Arrested on Federal Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - Two men from the state of Washington have been arrested on federal charges for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.


Three men were indicted Oct. 4, on conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine along with using or carry a firearm during a drug trafficking offense, following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).


Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Idaho Teen's Death

News Release: COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho - Antoinne James Holmes, 23, of Cusick, Washington, was sentenced to more




FBI San Francisco Warns the Public About Potential Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Fraud Schemes

News Release: FBI San Francisco Warns the Public About Potential Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Fraud Schemes.


A Mexican national man was sentenced Oct. 14 in federal court to 108 months in prison in connection with the record-breaking seizure of 17,584 pounds of methamphetamine and 388.93 pounds of fentanyl from a commercial trailer attempting to enter the United States at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry.


FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Ciales and Loíza

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are now open in Ciales and Loíza. The joint DRCs, a partnership between the municipality, the Government of Puerto Rico and FEMA will help Hurricane Fiona survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and answer questions in person.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Oct. 21

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Christopher Heck, Acting Deputy Assistant Director with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Public Safety and Border Security Division, participated in the first of two panel discussions focused on curbing the supply and demand of fentanyl across U.S.


News Release: BOSTON - A Salem, Mass. real estate developer was sentenced to four years in prison today in connection with a decade-long mortgage fraud scheme involving at least two dozen loan transactions, totaling $6.5 million, that resulted in more than $3.8 million in losses to lenders.


Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Wisconsin

Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Wisconsin


News Release: TOKYO - From October 20-21, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas was in Tokyo, Japan to meet with Government of Japan counterparts to discuss DHS support for U.S. strategic objectives in Japan, including cybersecurity collaboration, travel facilitation, and maritime security cooperation.