News from February 2023

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Austin Joseph Griffith, 22, of Hernshaw, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for distributing 50 grams or more or methamphetamine.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
A Texas man was sentenced for felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Michael James Peters, 42, of Concord, North Carolina, was sentenced today to one year in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for lying to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding the Nicholas County coal he pledged as collateral for a $9 million USDA-backed business loan. Peters must also pay $1,375,000 in restitution and a $25,000 fine.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Karen L. Hodges, also known as “Karen Igo,” “Karen Clay,” “Karen Richmond,” and “Karen Gessel,” 49, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty today to three counts of securities fraud.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Push-to-talk on FirstNet for emergency managers: Delivering situational awareness in the field and the EOC

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Kenneth Quinton Crosby, age 24, of Des Moines, was sentenced today to 12 months and 1 day in prison following his guilty plea to four counts of False Statement During Purchase of a Firearm and one count of Unlawful Drug User in Possession of Firearms.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
3GPP moves Release 18 freeze date to March 2024

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Shaun Taylor Solem, age 27, of Des Moines, was sentenced on February 1, 2023, to a total of 360 months in prison for multiple child exploitation offenses. Following his prison term, Solem will be on supervised release for ten years and required to register as a sex offender.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Daniela Rendon, 31, of Miami made her appearance in federal magistrate court today and was charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief loans and grants under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Relief Program.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Compact rapid deployables help Oregon public safety prepare for earthquakes

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
FirstNet’s dedicated wireless network proves useful in spring flooding in Beltrami County

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Corey Buckley, 42, formerly of Plaistow, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.
By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
A federal grand jury in Austin recently returned an indictment charging a local man and two women with five counts related to fentanyl distribution resulting in death and serious bodily injury.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
A Fort Worth man was sentenced in federal court in Austin today to 60 months in prison for attempting to damage or destroy a portion of the Permian Highway Pipeline in Hays County.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
A Virginia man was sentenced today for destroying media equipment and other illegal conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Two men from Manchester, England pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor today to interference with a flight crew and assault.

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Leader Rodgers on Privacy Protections and Protecting Kids Online

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks at Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Markup

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
Chair Rodgers Statement on the Fentanyl Crisis

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2023
President Biden’s Agenda Emboldens China