News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Tampa Area Man Indicted For String Of Bank Robberies

News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging James Junior Williams (44, Tampa) with four counts of bank robbery. If convicted, Williams faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each count. The indictment also notifies Williams that the United States intends to forfeit the proceeds that Williams obtained as results of his offenses.


Public Scoping is open for land-use authorization requests

News Release: Grant County, WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation is reviewing requests by Royal Slope Solar LLC for two land-use authorization licenses to construct, operate, and maintain electrical transmission lines on Reclamation lands. Reclamation summarizes both proposals in the Scoping Report, available online...


Federal Law Enforcement Officials Warn of "Rainbow Fentanyl" Appearing in Oregon


Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than 38 Years in Federal Prison


Reclamation monitoring conditions threatening trout below Glen Canyon Dam

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - Lower water levels at Lake Powell and rising temperatures in the Colorado River are contributing to dangerously low dissolved oxygen levels below Glen Canyon Dam, causing concern for the health of the trout fishery located near Lees Ferry. The Bureau of Reclamation works with the U.S. Geological Survey to closely monitor water quality conditions and is working with partners and stakeholders to better understand potential effects.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms from July 17-18, 2022.


Downey Man Arrested on Federal Charges Alleging He Sold Fake Prescription Pills that Caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose


Nebraska Man Sentenced to 17 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution


Defendant Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Providing Deadly Dose of Fentanyl to Imperial County High School Student


Missouri Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Healthcare Fraud


Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Trafficking Meth While on Probation


Wisconsin Husband & Wife Charged with Drug Trafficking Crimes



Mexican National Faces Federal Drug Trafficking Charges in New Mexico


Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years for Selling Drugs, Causing Overdoses, and Disposing of a Body


Three Time Rochester Felon Going To Prison For Possessing Ammunition

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Montrya D. Brown, 31, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, was sentenced to serve 30 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.


Jury Convicts Five Traffickers for Attempting to Smuggle More Than $20 Million of Cocaine in International Waters


Neal Statement on August 2022 Jobs Report

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA-Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) August 2022 jobs report...


Two Walton County Men Convicted on Drug Trafficking Charges


New Jersey Man Indicted After Joint Investigation Uncovers Interstate Fentanyl Mailing Operation