News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Washington Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2019 Murder of Alillia Minthorn

Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Jordan Everett Stevens, age 31 of Wapato, Washington was sentenced by Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastian for the 2019 murder of Alillia “Lala” Minthorn. Stevens was sentenced to life imprisonment.


Schuylkill County Man Sentenced To Five Years’ Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking And Firearm Offense

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Alnaldo Perez-Rodriguez, age 36, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion, for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.


Wilkes-Barre Man Sentenced To 300 Months’ Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Tysheen Gott, a/k/a, “LB,” age 46, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on February 17, 2023 to 300 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion following his conviction for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack, and tramadol.


Old Forge Man Sentenced To Six Years’ Imprisonment For Bribery, Perjury, And Related Offenses

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on February 17, 2023, United States District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion sentenced James J. Peperno, Jr., age 58, of Old Forge, Pennsylvania, to 72 months of imprisonment.


Chair Rodgers: Biden's War on American Energy Means Lost Livelihoods in Places Like Midland, TX

Chair Rodgers: Biden's War on American Energy Means Lost Livelihoods in Places Like Midland, TX


Energy Subcommittee Chair Duncan and Rep. Pfluger Opening Remarks During Texas Field Hearing

Energy Subcommittee Chair Duncan and Rep. Pfluger Opening Remarks During Texas Field Hearing


Rodgers and Johnson to Regan: We Need Details on EPA’s Response to the Ohio Train Derailment

Rodgers and Johnson to Regan: We Need Details on EPA’s Response to the Ohio Train Derailment


Oneida County Man Sentenced for Mailing a Threatening Letter

Richard Hileman, age 39, of Marcy, New York, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for mailing a threatening letter.


Two Defendants Convicted of Distributing Fentanyl and Heroin Causing Overdoses

A federal jury today convicted Keith Wyche, also known as “Marco,” of distributing fentanyl which resulted in the fatal overdose of a 43-year-old Staten-Island resident on April 18, 2017.


Washington, D.C. Man Convicted After Nine-Day Trial For Use Of A Firearm In Connection With A Murder And A Robbery, And For A Drug Distribution Conspiracy

A federal jury convicted Madani Ilara Tejan, a/k/a “Malik,” “Mylik,” and “Dani,” age 30, of Washington, D.C., late on February 17, 2023, for using a firearm in connection with murder and robbery, and for a drug distribution conspiracy.


Chair Rodgers Calls on the EPA to Abandon its Campaign to Jeopardize Grid Reliability and Shut Down American Energy

Chair Rodgers Calls on the EPA to Abandon its Campaign to Jeopardize Grid Reliability and Shut Down American Energy


Maryland Man Sentenced for “DMV Board” Dogfighting Conspiracy

A Capitol Heights, Maryland, man was sentenced today to 2 years in prison for conspiring to engage in dogfighting.


24 Individuals Indicted for Conspiracy to Possess With Intent to Distribute and Distribution of Cocaine

A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a seven-count indictment charging 20 men and four women with trafficking cocaine in the District of Puerto Rico, beginning in 2017.


Energy and Commerce Leaders Announce Hearing on Enhancing Privacy Protections for Americans

Energy and Commerce Leaders Announce Hearing on Enhancing Privacy Protections for Americans


Beaumont Man Guilty of Federal Violations in Animal Cruelty Case

A Beaumont man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Chair Rodgers Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination Addition to CDC Immunization Schedule

Chair Rodgers Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination Addition to CDC Immunization Schedule


Chair Rodgers: Biden's Border Crisis is a Public Health Crisis

Chair Rodgers: Biden's Border Crisis is a Public Health Crisis


Chair Rodgers Statement on Biden Draining the SPR to New Low with No Plan to Refill

Chair Rodgers Statement on Biden Draining the SPR to New Low with No Plan to Refill


Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Griffith: We Must Pass the HALT Fentanyl Act

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Griffith: We Must Pass the HALT Fentanyl Act


Chair Rodgers: Biden's War on American Energy Means Lost Livelihoods in Places Like Midland, TX

Chair Rodgers: Biden's War on American Energy Means Lost Livelihoods in Places Like Midland, TX