News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Violent Felon Pleads Guilty to Armed Robberies Across Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland

A Maryland man pleaded guilty today to committing five different armed robberies of convenience stores, hotels, and banks between October 2021 and December 2021.


Informational: Federal Court arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints.


Two Individuals Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Cattle-Trading Ponzi Scheme

Two individuals were sentenced today to six years in prison for their roles in a cattle-trading Ponzi scheme that resulted in millions of dollars in victim losses.


Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

A Jackson man pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


FBI Dallas Participates in Operation Janus with Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies

The FBI Dallas Division’s Child Exploitation Task Force and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force announce the conclusion of Operation Janus, a month-long operation aimed at the rescue of children across North Texas who are the victims of online sexual exploitation.


Three Indicted in Nationwide Controlled Substance Conspiracy

Three individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a nationwide conspiracy to traffic controlled substances from Arizona into Massachusetts.


Building Stronger is Worth the Effort

Domingo Reyes Piazza is an example of someone who learned from experience the benefits of building back resilient.


FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Marvin’s in Selma

Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit Marvin’s hardware store in Selma to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.


FEMA Administrator Criswell Addresses Tribal Leaders at the National Congress of American Indians

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell spoke at the National Congress of American Indians 2023 Executive Council Winter Session today in Washington, D.C.


FEMA Seeks Leaders in U.S. Virgin Islands for Youth Preparedness Council

FEMA is looking for students in grades 8 to 11 in the U.S. Virgin Islands who are passionate about disaster preparedness and making a positive impact for their community’s resilience to join the Youth Preparedness Council.


Effingham Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House

There will be a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Effingham County, Illinois, on March 9, 2023, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT.


Menominee County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House

There will be a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Menominee County, Michigan, on March 8, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. CT.


Baraga County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House

There will be a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Baraga County, Michigan, on March 9, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. ET


Clay County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House

There will be a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Clay County, Illinois, on March 8, 2023, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT.


FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Ace Hardware in Hartselle

Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit Ace Hardware/Corum’s Building Center in Hartselle to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.


Disaster Recovery Centers to Close but FEMA Help Still Available

Disaster Recovery Centers in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton and Troup counties will close Saturday, Feb. 25, but that does not mean that FEMA is leaving the state


FEMA Assistance to Hurricane Ian Survivors Surpasses $1 Billion, Biden-Harris Administration Provides Over $5.5 Billion in Total Federal Support to Florida

FEMA has provided more than $1 billion for 380,000 Florida survivors of Hurricane Ian, as part of the $5.5 billion in federal support the Biden-Harris administration has provided to help families and communities in Florida jumpstart their recovery.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oglala Sioux Tribe

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Oglala Sioux Tribe to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storms and snowstorm from Dec. 12-25, 2022.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Rosebud Sioux Tribe

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storms and snowstorm from Dec. 12-25, 2022.


Understanding Patches and Software Updates

Patches are software and operating system (OS) updates that address security vulnerabilities within a program or product.