News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Whitefish doctor sentenced for defrauding federal health programs

A Whitefish physician, Ronald David Dean, has been sentenced to six months in prison followed by six months of home confinement for defrauding Medicare and other federal health programs.


Los Angeles man pleads guilty to money laundering conspiracy

Tracy Arnett, a 39-year-old resident of Los Angeles, has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering.


Rupert man receives over thirteen-year sentence for meth distribution

Jose Luis Arteaga, a 39-year-old resident of Rupert, has been sentenced to 13 and a half years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Wake Forest man sentenced to eight years for fentanyl distribution

A Wake Forest man, Michael Anthony Weidner, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for distributing fentanyl in Raleigh.


Fort Wayne man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking offenses

Kendrick D. Bates, a 40-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been sentenced to 360 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Interior Department allocates $450 million for community parks nationwide

The Department of the Interior has announced a significant funding initiative, providing an estimated $450 million over the next five years for local communities across the United States.


Trio pleads guilty in Choctaw Reservation murder case

Three individuals have pled guilty in connection with a murder that occurred on the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' Reservation.


Biden-Harris Administration announces preliminary terms with Bosch for semiconductor plant expansion

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a preliminary agreement between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bosch to enhance the U.S. supply chain for semiconductor manufacturing components.


Under Secretary Jenkins to attend Women, Peace, and Security Symposium

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, is set to visit Newport, Rhode Island on December 16-17, 2024.


EPA fines Kugler Oil $119k over alleged Clean Air Act violations

Kugler Oil Company, based in Culbertson, Nebraska, has agreed to a settlement involving a $119,000 civil penalty.


New Orleans Border Patrol announces successful enforcement actions

The New Orleans Sector of the United States Border Patrol has reported several successful enforcement actions in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies.


Treasury announces additional funding support for tribal nations at annual summit

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury revealed additional support for Tribal Nations during the Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Network’s 5th Annual Policy and Capacity Building Summit.


Government contractors settle $1 million fraud claim over defense logistics contract

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, U.S.A. Manufacturing, and their owner, Johnny Buscema Jr., have agreed to a $1 million settlement over allegations of submitting fraudulent bids under the False Claims Act.


Former postal worker pleads guilty to mail delay and theft charges

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Randy Brown Jr., a 31-year-old resident of Gretna, Louisiana, has pled guilty to charges related to the unlawful delay and theft of U.S. mail.


Defense secretary reports decrease in sexual misconduct at military academies

The Secretary of Defense has reported a notable decrease in the estimated prevalence rate of sexual assault and harassment at the United States Military Service Academies.


Southern Maryland Woodlands designated as new national wildlife refuge

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, alongside U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams, announced the establishment of the Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge in Nanjemoy, Maryland.


Luzerne County man receives over eleven years for drug trafficking

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the sentencing of Charles Vincent Benincasa, a 41-year-old resident of Kingston, Pennsylvania.


Red Cross develops digital emblem for cybersecurity in humanitarian aid

The International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) and other global entities are working to develop a digital emblem to protect humanitarian aid in cyberspace.


EPA settles with The Pond Guy over unregistered pesticide sales

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with The Pond Guy Inc., located in Armada, Michigan, amounting to $162,246.


OSHA cites Coastal Gunite Construction after fatality at Manns Harbor Bridge

A construction contractor based in Maryland is under scrutiny following the death of a 47-year-old diver during an underwater dive test at the Manns Harbor Bridge on Croatan Sound in June 2024.