NRP flood response transitions in Western Maryland as recovery begins
WESTERNPORT, Md. — The Maryland Natural Resources Police announced Saturday that their emergency operations in response to historic flooding in Western Maryland have ended, though support efforts continue in affected areas of…
U.S. Attorney Dena J. King Appoints Environmental Justice Coordinator For The Western District Of North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – United States Attorney Dena J. King has selected Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Caroline McLean of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Asheville to serve as the Western District’s Environmental Justice…
Two Western Kentucky Men Plead Guilty in Federal Court to Grain Elevator Scheme
PADUCAH, KY – In the U. S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Paducah Division, Gerald Kent Kingston, 61, of Elkton, KY and Bobby Joe Merrick, 72, of Princeton, KY…
U.S. Marshals Task Forces in Western Tennessee and Eastern ArkansasCapture Double Murder Fugitive
Jackson, TN – Tyreece Miller, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, and Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley announce the arrest of double murder fugitive Jadan Jermaine Bills, 19, of Jackson.…
Western Massachusetts Man Charged with Traveling to Meet Minor for Sex
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Martin Connearney, age 32, of Lenox, Massachusetts, was arrested yesterday and charged with traveling across state lines with the intent to engage in a sexual act with a…
Court Appoints United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
Memphis, TN- The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee has appointed Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee pursuant to…
Four Defendants Sentenced in the Western District of Louisiana
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that four defendants were sentenced today in the Western District of Louisiana on various charges. Their sentencing information is as follows: SHREVEPORT, La. – Chief…
District Court Appoints Robert J. Troester to Continue Serving as United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – The United States District Court has appointed Robert J. Troester to continue serving as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma. Chief United States District Judge…
Michael Baker International Names Malcolm Dougherty, P.E., Senior Vice President and Regional Director for Newly Formed Western Region
Industry veteran to lead more than 800 employees across 21 offices in eight states SANTA ANA, Calif., April 19, 2022 — Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting…
Russia Expects To Get Richer Despite Being Slapped With Western Sanctions
Russia Expects To Get Richer Despite Being Slapped With Western Sanctions Thomas Catenacci on April 5, 2022 The Russian government is projecting an increase of nearly $10 billion in energy revenue in…
17 Year-Old Girl and 22 Year-Old Man Shot in Western Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a double shooting which took place on March 29th. The incident occurred in the 1800 Block of Clifton Avenue in Western Baltimore this…
Man Shot In The Back Of The Head And Killed In Western Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a homicide which took place on March 26th in Western Baltimore. This incident occurred on the 2400 Block of West Lafayette Avenue. According…
United States Attorney’s Office for Western District of Virginia to Partner with Project Imagine in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia is partnering with Danville’s Project Imagine, a life skills instruction and work-readiness program that provides at-risk and gang-affiliated…
Philadelphia Police Seeking Suspect Wanted for Three Shootings in Western Parts of City
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted as a possible suspect in at least three different shooting incidents on the western side of the city. Police…
20 Year-Old Man Shot in Western Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on March 14th, at 6:30pm. This occurred on the 2400 Block of Winchester Street, in the Western District.…
Russia Threatens To Jail Western Business Leaders, Seize Company Assets: REPORT
Russia Threatens To Jail Western Business Leaders, Seize Company Assets: REPORT Harry Wilmerding on March 14, 2022 Russian prosecutors have threatened to arrest leaders of Western companies in Russia who criticize the…
Western Companies Are Happy To Cut Ties With Russia, But Stay Silent On Uyghur Genocide
Western Companies Are Happy To Cut Ties With Russia, But Stay Silent On Uyghur Genocide Ailan Evans on March 5, 2022 Western businesses have exited Russia in droves since the country’s invasion…
U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri to Retire After 43 Years of Public Service
Kansas City, MO – U.S. Marshal Mark James of the Western District of Missouri announced his impending retirement for December 31, 2021. James was nominated for the position of U.S. Marshal in…
Western Leaders Split On Whether To Boot Russia From Major Payment System
Western leaders are divided on the question of whether to kick Russia out of a major international payment system, a move that could cripple the nation’s banks and ability to trade abroad,…
Russian Currency Plummets After Invasion And Western Sanctions
The Russian ruble plummeted to a record low value Monday after Western countries announced sanctions on Russia as the nation’s invasion of Ukraine intensified, multiple sources reported. The ruble tumbled as much…
Justice Department Awards More Than 10-Million To Support Criminal Justice Initiatives In The Western District Of New York
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, NY – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that the Justice Department has awarded grant funding to 17 organizations totaling $10,369,180, to support…
