News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


McKean County Man Sentenced for Impersonating a United States Marshal

News Release: -ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Smethport, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty and was sentenced in federal court to 6 months of probation on his conviction of possessing a fake United States Marshal badge and impersonating a Deputy United States Marshal, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Notice published by Commerce Department on Jan. 24

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Solicitation for Annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award discussed on Jan. 24 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Anthony Henry Williams, 52, of Surprise, Arizona, was found guilty on Jan. 11, 2023, by a federal jury of one count of Conspiracy, seven counts of False Claims to the IRS, eight counts of Money Laundering, and one count of Mail Fraud. Sentencing is scheduled for March 27, 2023, before United States District Judge Michael T. Liburdi.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Medard Ulysse, age 38, most recently of Miami, Florida, today to nine years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud in relation to multiple fraud schemes...


Three Additional Individuals Sentenced for Participating in $10 Million Multi-State Bank Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - Two Michigan men and an Ohio man were sentenced for their roles in a large-scale conspiracy to commit bank fraud in several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Michigan, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Pernell Deon Russell, 25, of Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. to 60 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a firearm.


Energy Department discusses Funding Opportunity for Consent-Based Siting Program; Extension of Application Deadline on Jan. 24

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Two Organizations in California Receive EPA Grants to Combat Food Waste, Climate Change

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced two grants to organizations in California – Monterey One Water and the Yurok Tribe – to divert food waste from landfills by expanding anaerobic digester capacity. Anaerobic digestion is a process in which microorganisms break ...


Pennsylvania Woman Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant Fought with Law Enforcement Inside the Capitol Building.


News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A woman from Caseyville admitted to cashing more than $128,000 in her deceased mother’s Social Security benefits in a U.S. District Court on Monday.


News Release: Defendant Was Involved in Multiple Assaults Including Using a Heavy Plank on One Officer.


Colorado Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Money Laundering Conspiracy

News Release: DENVER - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces James Albert Witte, age 69, formerly of Wray, Colorado, was sentenced to 26 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering. Witte was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay $763,089.21 in restitution to the victims of the scheme.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, has been sentenced in federal court to three years imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release on his conviction of interstate transportation of stolen motor vehicles, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Child Pornography

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Joseph Perez, 23, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today hosted the Official Portrait Unveiling Ceremony in honor of former Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson. Jeh Johnson served as the nation’s fourth Secretary of Homeland Security from Dec. 23, 2013 - Jan. 20, 2017.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corporation Turboprop Engines discussed on Jan. 24 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.