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’s Office Announces More Than $1.1 Million to Support Substance Abuse Programs in Western Ohio
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced today that the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (O.J.P.) awarded $1,199,650 in grant funding to support programs that provide…
Robert J. Troester Appointed United States Attorney for The Western District of Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Robert J. Troester as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma effective December 26, 2021. He took the oath of office…
Brandon B. Brown Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. – Brandon Bonaparte Brown was officially sworn in today as United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. Brown was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on November…
Tampa Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Obscene Material and Letters to a Western PA Minor
PITTSBURGH – A Florida resident pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of transferring obscene material to a minor, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Robert Fike, age 50, of…
Dena J. King Is Sworn In As United States Attorney For The Western District Of North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dena J. King was officially sworn in today as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Ms. King was nominated by President Joseph U.S. Attorney Dena…
Cindy K. Chung Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH – Cindy K. Chung was sworn in today as the 59th United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania and began her duties immediately. “I am grateful to the President…
Three Indicted for Running “Grandparent Scheme” that Defrauded Elderly Victims in Western PA
PITTSBURGH, PA – Two residents of Las Vegas, NV and one resident of Reseda, CA, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, PA on a charge of conspiracy to…
Department Of Justice Awards Over $2 Million In Grants To Improve Public Safety And Serve Crime Victims In Western District Of Michigan Tribal Communities
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that, as part of a national rollout, the Department of Justice awarded $2,438,323 in grants to improve…
Three Defendants Sentenced in the Western District of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced the resolution of three cases today in the Western District of Louisiana. The cases sentenced today are as follows: Allen Jackson,…
Superseding Indictment Charges 10 Western PA Defendants with Violating Drug and Gun Laws
PITTSBURGH, PA – A federal grand jury returned a six-count Superseding Indictment charging ten defendants from Westmoreland, Allegheny, and Lawrence Counties in Pennsylvania with violating the federal narcotics and firearms laws, Acting…
Western Nations Are Still Far Behind Their Climate Pledges Made Years Ago
Most countries have fallen far behind the climate pledges they made in Paris more than five years ago, the United Nations said Tuesday ahead of its upcoming climate conference. Actions taken by…
“Operation 922” – The Federal Domestic Violence Initiative for Western Oklahoma is Getting Results
OKLAHOMA CITY – As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Acting U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester highlights the success of “Operation 922,” which specifically targets domestic violence abusers for federal prosecution in western…
A dozen Western Washington cities receive DOJ funding for crime prevention, community outreach, and officer safety equipment
Seattle – A dozen cities in Western Washington will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice for specific community safety needs identified by their local police departments, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas…
Trini E. Ross Sworn In As U.S. Attorney For The Western District Of New York
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – Trini E. Ross was sworn in on Monday, October 11, 2021, as United States Attorney for the Western District of New York.…
Christopher R. Kavanaugh Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. – In a ceremony Thursday evening, Christopher Robert Kavanaugh was sworn in as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. The Honorable Lisa O. Monaco, Deputy Attorney General…
Nicholas W. Brown sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington
Seattle – Nicholas W. Brown was sworn in today as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. Mr. Brown previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the office from…
Police Investigate Shooting in Baltimore’s Western District
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – On October 6, 2021, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Western District patrol officers were called to the 1400 block of West Baltimore Street for a report of a shooting. Upon…
Attorney General James and DEA Announce Takedown of 12-Person Cocaine Trafficking Ring in Western New York
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New York Division announced today the arrests of 12…
