News from October 2022
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A Dominican national previously deported in 2004 following his conviction and incarceration on drug trafficking charges was sentenced to ten years in federal prison on illegal reentry, drug trafficking, and firearm charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
By State Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: It has been 40 days since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran’s so-called “Morality Police,” and we join her family and the Iranian people for a day of mourning and reflection.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: Defendant Joined in Attack on MPD Officer Who Was Dragged Into Mob of Rioters.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Darnell L. Polite, 43, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine. United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Polite to 180 months’ imprisonment. Following his release, Polite will begin a 5-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: CLEVELAND - Kindell Smith, 32, of Cleveland, was sentenced today to more than 12 years - or 146 months - in prison by U.S. District Judge Pamela A. Barker. Judge Barker pronounced the sentence after Smith, a member of the “8Ave" street gang known to operate in the city of Cleveland’s 5th District, was convicted of participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, crack cocaine and illegal possession of a firearm.
By US DOT Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of August for on-time performance, consumer complaints received, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. There was a 6.0% increase . .
By DOE Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: MS COLLINS: Secretary, so just this morning, Putin is overseeing some annual nuclear drills with Russian forces. How concerned are you that Russia could use a dirty bomb and blame it on Ukraine – blame it on Ukraine? SECRETARY BLINKEN: We’re concerned about two things. We’re of course concerned about ...
By EPA Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) is asking toy manufacturers how they plan to ensure children and their information is protected online following reports that manufacturers are moving their marketing efforts to Big Tech companies like TikTok and YouTube in order to increase their reach and target advertisements to children on those platforms.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Arthur Rowland, 42, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, and five years of supervised release by United States District Court Judge Gerald J. Pappert for his role in a scheme to import significant amounts of methamphetamine from California for distribution in and around Philadelphia.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: A Total of Fifteen Defendants Have Been Convicted in Connection with the Conspiracy.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: MOBILE, AL - A Birmingham, Alabama, man was sentenced in federal court on Aug. 25, 2022, for his participation in a drug distribution organization operating in Baldwin County. Quantis Mandel Clark, 45, pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances in June of 2019.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: PITTSBURGH - Maurice Brooks was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for firearm and drug trafficking crimes, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that on Oct. 21, 2022, ALEXIS VIERA, 34, of New Haven, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 30 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing crack cocaine.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: Assistant U. S. Attorney Seth Askins (619) 546-6692.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation released the below statement following reports of ongoing threats to election officials and voter intimidation ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
By EPA Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: CINCINNATI - A Sardinia, Ohio, woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to stealing more than $700,000 from the family-owned business for which she worked.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
News Release: Seattle - A Washington man was indicted today by a federal grand jury in Seattle, Washington, in connection with a May 15, 2018, shooting that damaged a Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall.
By DOE Newswire | Oct 27, 2022
Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0002756 Renew Americas Schools grant opened on Oct. 27.
