Perkins is Making a New Jersey Comeback with 46 New Franchise Locations
FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — Perkins American Food Co. is launching into its new fiscal year with major expansion plans in New Jersey, announcing that all 46 available franchise units for its new…
Henderson, Texas Man Sentenced for Making Threatening Statements
SHREVEPORT, La. – Austin Alan Hall, 40, of Henderson, Texas, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to 27 months in prison, plus a special condition that he…
U.S. Attorney Robert Duncan Jr. Announces Progress in Making our Communities Safer through Project Safe Neighborhoods
LEXINGTON, Ky.—Two years ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the department’s violent crime reduction strategy. PSN is an evidence-based program…
Pittsburgh Man Pleads to Making Threats by Phone
PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of making a threat by telephone to destroy a building, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced…
Dayton-area former investment advisor sentenced to 2 years in prison for Social Security fraud, making false statements regarding theft from local church
DAYTON, Ohio – Charles Edward Severt, Jr., 52, of Xenia, was sentenced in federal court to 24 months in prison for stealing more than $370,000 in Social Security disability benefits and for…
COVID raises risk of mental health problems; new Omicron version not making people sicker in S. Africa
By Nancy Lapid – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be…
Former Deputy Sheriff Charged with Making False Statement While Seeking Paycheck Protection Program Benefits
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA— U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that TIANNA HART, age 32, of LaPlace was charged with making a false statement via a bill of information filed on February 15,…
EU will consider making countries fill gas storage – energy chief
By Isla Binnie MADRID – The European Union will consider whether to require member states to fill their natural gas storage to prescribed levels, a senior official said as the bloc seeks…
Defendant Charged with Making False Statements to Obtain Firearms Allegedly Used in Shooting of Federal Officer
Richland, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that a federal Grand Jury has returned a seven-count indictment charging Defendant Kenneth Rankin Gazzaway II,…
Native of Dominican Republic Arrested at the Cyril E. King Airport for Making Materially False Statements to Government Agents
St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands – A citizen of the Dominican Republic was arrested on February 11, 2022, at the Cyril E. King Airport on a criminal charge based on his…
Georgia Man Admits Making Interstate Threats Against Executive Officer of New Jersey Company
NEWARK, N.J. – A Georgia man today admitted making interstate threats to an executive officer of a New Jersey based company, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Alan Wallace, 59, of Cumming,…
New York considers making outdoor dining a permanent fixture
By Tyler Clifford NEW YORK – The New York City Council held a hearing on Tuesday to consider a plan to make sidewalk dining – first allowed in 2020 as a temporary…
Olympics-Chinese tennis player Peng denies making accusation of sexual assault
By Dominique Patton and Natalie Thomas BEIJING – Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has denied she ever accused anyone of sexual assault, adding that she herself had deleted her social media post…
Former Nurse at Danville Hospital Sentenced for Tampering with Prescription Opioid Drugs, Making False Statements
DANVILLE, Va. – A former registered nurse working at Sovah Health-Danville was sentenced today to 36 months in federal prison for tampering with consumer products (fentanyl and hydromorphone) and making false statements.…
Retired Firefighter Charged with Making Threats to Injure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A former Warwick firefighter made an initial appearance in federal court in Providence on Wednesday, charged by way of a federal criminal complaint with threats to injure the person…
North Carolina Man Arrested for Instructing Others on Making and Using Explosives
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Duplin County man has been charged in an indictment for teaching another individual how to make and use an explosive, knowing that the individual intended to use that…
Olean Man Arrested, Charged With Making Interstate Threats
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Luke Marshall Wenke, 29, of Olean, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal…
Kansas Man Facing Federal Charges in Maryland for Making Threats to Harm the President of the United States and United States Secret Service Agents
Baltimore, Maryland – A criminal complaint was filed on January 28, 2022, charging Scott Ryan Merryman, age 37, of Independence, Kansas, for federal charges of making threats against the President of the…
13-year-old confesses to making school shooting threat at East Naples Middle School
NAPLES, FL – Detectives today arrested a former East Naples Middle School student after an investigation determined he was responsible for a threat of violence to the school made over social media.…
Middlesex County Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Making False Statements
NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison making false statements to United States government agencies, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Gulshan…
Fast-Food Chains Making Massive Changes To Their Value Meals
Fast-food chains are bringing back their value meal deals but making massive changes to eligibility rules and prices. Increasing food costs and labor shortages have caused fast-food giants to reevaluate their value…
Australia buys copyright to Aboriginal flag, making it free to fly
SYDNEY – The Australian government said on Tuesday it had acquired copyright to the Aboriginal flag so it can be freely used, resolving a commercial dispute that had restricted sporting teams and…
Texas Man Arrested for Making Election-Related Threats to Government Officials
ATLANTA – Chad Stark has been arrested in Travis County, Texas for allegedly sending threatening election-related communications to government officials on Jan. 5, 2021. This is the first criminal case brought by…
Cincinnati residents charged with making straw purchases of firearms
CINCINNATI – A federal grand jury has charged two individuals from Cincinnati with crimes related to making straw purchases of firearms. Jermaine Pulley, 29, and Nylisha Hill, 22, are charged with…
Ocean County food delivery driver had car stolen while making delivery by teen who crashed it later on GSP
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – On January 01, 2022, at approximately 4:07 pm, Patrolman Kyle Pimm and Corporal Steve Mandarine were dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy located on Route 9 and Bryant Road…
Houston Man Guilty of Making False Statements Leading to Unnecessary Federal Investigation
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Houston man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Gary Dwon Gaffney, 36, pleaded guilty to making…
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