News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


Colchester Man Charged in Connection with Swanton Drug-Related Homicide

News Release: Burlington, Vermont - The United States Attorney’s Office stated Dominique Troupe, 36, of Colchester, was arraigned today before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle in connection with a Second Superseding Indictment in which Troupe and others are charged with gun and drug crimes. Troupe is...


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Public Meetings of the Science Advisory Board Hexavalent Chromium Review Panel on Jan. 12

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Michael Gannon, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Drug Enforcement Administration-Indianapolis, and U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers for the Southern District of Indiana announced that Frank Nelson, 45, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Undocumented Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Illegal Re-Entry to U.S.

News Release: BENTON, Ill. - A man originally from Mexico was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison in a U.S. District Court on Wednesday after he admitted to re-entering the U.S. after previously being deported.


Transportation Department discusses Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders on Jan. 12

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Jan. 12

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Four Gun Traffickers Charged with Selling Over 50 Firearms in Brooklyn

News Release: Prosecution Is First In New York To Publicly Charge the Gun Trafficking Provisions of The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.


Smuggler admits to smuggling conspiracy resulting in two deaths

News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 34-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport undocumented aliens within the United States resulting in a death, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Minneapolis Woman Pleads Guilty to Her Role in a Drug Money Laundering Conspiracy

News Release: ST. PAUL - A Minneapolis woman has pleaded guilty to running a drug money laundering operation on behalf of a large-scale fentanyl and marijuana dealer, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Maryland Felon Sentenced to Statutory Maximum of Five Years in Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm in a Baltimore School Zone

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett today sentenced Lawrence Russoe, age 37, of Baltimore, Maryland, to the statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school zone.


Rochester, Minnesota Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Illegal Gun Possession

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Rayshawn Earl Motley, 32, Rochester, Minnesota was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to two years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Motley pleaded guilty to this charge on Sept. 20, 2022.


News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District announces monthly guided hikes to the Discovery Site at Prehistoric Trackways National Monument on Jan. 21 at 9 a.m.


Republic Of Liberia Man Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison For Hindering Deportation

News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Emmanuel Tenneh, age 29, an alien who resided in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on Jan. 10, 2022, to 12 months’ imprisonment to be followed by one year on supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani, for hindering his deportation from the United States.


Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA discussed on Jan. 12 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Grand Junction Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death

News Release: DENVER - 57-year-old Bruce Holder of Grand Junction, CO has been sentenced to life in federal prison. In April 2021, Holder was convicted of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and counterfeit substances, distribution of fentanyl resulting in death, distribution of fentanyl, and distribution of a counterfeit substance, following an 11-day trial.


Transportation Department discusses Notice of Availability of Final Initial Updated Policy Guidance for the Capital Investment Grants Program on Jan. 12

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing discussed on Jan. 12 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice To Rescind a Notice of Inventory Completion: Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Jackson, MS discussed on Jan. 12 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM Ely District transfers fire engine to Pahranagat Valley Volunteer Fire District

News Release: Ely, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District on January 11 handed off the keys for a fire engine to the Pahranagat Valley Volunteer Fire District. The transfer was made possible by the BLM’s Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) program, which was developed to provide local cooperators with firefighting equipment to increase their wildland fire response capabilities.


Waseca Travel Agency Owner Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Waseca man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.