News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


News Release: West Plains Man Sentenced to 23 Years, Pomona Man Sentenced to 20 Years.


Agency Information Collection Activities; Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Applications and Reports-Migratory Birds discussed on Oct. 28 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a five page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Honeywell to Pay $3.35 Million for Alleged False Claims for Zylon Bullet Proof Vests


Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Launder Drug Proceeds to Venezuela


News Release: EUGENE, Ore.-A man formerly residing in Newark, New Jersey was sentenced to federal prison today for his role in a scheme to deceive and cheat $1 million from an elderly man residing in Roseburg, Oregon.


Registered Sex Offender Sentenced for Transporting Child Sexual Abuse Material


News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jonathan Livers, age 35, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced this week, to 26 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion for distributing heroin.


Department of State Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka

News Release: In an important symbol of our enduring friendship with Sri Lanka, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung officially dedicated the new U.S. Embassy in Colombo on October 28.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


In 24 Hours, Armed Man Shoots at Two Strangers as He Carjacks Them on Detroit’s West Side

News Release: DETROIT - A Detroit man has been indicted for two separate carjackings within a 24-hour period on Detroit’s west side wherein he fired shots at both of his victims, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Springfield Man Sentenced for Trafficking Heroin Laced with Fentanyl

News Release: Over 55,000 bags of fentanyl laced with heroin seized.


News Release: HAMMOND- United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) David E. Hollar will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA Hollar...


Hartford Man Who Illegally Possessed Handgun in Manchester Sentenced to Prison

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL JONES, 26, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 18 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing a firearm. Judge Underhill also ordered Jones to serve the first six months of his supervised release in home confinement and to perform 100 hours of community service.


Keel-laying ceremony held for Discoverer

News Release: NOAA, the U.S. Navy and Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors (TMC), LLC., held a keel-laying ceremony today in Houma, Louisiana, for Discoverer, a new oceanographic research vessel being built for NOAA.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Jamaican National Sentenced for Stealing Money from Elderly Americans through Jamaica-Based Lottery Scam

News Release: A Jamaican national was sentenced today to three years in prison for conspiring to run a Jamaica-based lottery scam that targeted elderly American consumers.