Contact her at twilliams@adn.com. Kimberly C. Robinson has worked for the Fish and Wildlife Service since 2003 and was promoted in 2020 to a position that was responsible for preparing and reconciling budgets for each regional office, according to a grand jury indictment filed against her. Felony child abuse in Indian Country (Two counts). On September 29, 2020, in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Dana Roush, former President of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 403 (located in Spartanburg, S.C.), was sentenced to 60 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Washington District Office. 371), six counts of making and subscribing to false federal income tax returns (26 U.S.C. At least 8 people have already pleaded guilty. The state report shows that nearly $1.4 billion in funding from that program was or will be provided directly to agriculture producers hit with price declines and additional marketing costs. In the commission of the robbery, the victim sustained lacerations to the head. 37 people indicted in large-scale meth trafficking network February 24, 2021 NewsCenter1 Staff RAPID CITY, S.D. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary investigative agency. Martin, 28, of Muskogee, allegedly used a firearm to attempt to shoot, assault, and ultimately murder victims by causing serious bodily injury during an altercation. On August 27, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Dennis Williams, former President of United Auto Workers (UAW), located in Detroit, Michigan, was charged by information with one count of conspiracy to embezzle union funds, in violation of 18 U.S.C. We see that you have javascript disabled. On June 9, 2020, Arnold pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of union funds, in violation of 29 U.S.C. Probation and Pretrial Services, 35-43-4-2(a) and I.C. Assault resulting in serious bodily injury in Indian Country; use, carry, and discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. 1512(c)(2) and 18 U.S.C. U.S. Kindred couple both battling same kind of cancer. On September 22, 2020, in the United States District for the Eastern District of Tennessee, James Michael Foote, former Treasurer of Steelworkers Local 9-137 (located in Manchester, Tenn.), was indicted for embezzlement of union funds in the amount of $86,268, in violation of 29 U.S.C. On October 22, 2019, Roush pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of union funds, in violation of 29 U.S.C. On January 23, 2020, Pemberton pleaded guilty to one count of embezzling union funds in the amount of $6,403, in violation of 29 U.S.C. The charges follow an investigation by the OLMS Cincinnati-Cleveland Office. On October 2, 2020, in United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Cathy Byers, former Treasurer of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 6540 (located in Ronceverte, W.Va.), was sentenced to eight months of home confinement and five years of supervised release. MATTHEW ROY LAWSON. JEREMY SANUEL HOOTEN. 1001(a), and 26 U.S.C. On October 7, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Yvette Luster, former Treasurer of Postal Mail Handlers Local 314 (located in St. Louis, Mo. 1343. ), pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of misapplication of fiduciary property in the approximate amount of $500 - $1,500, in violation of Texas Statute 32.45. 501(c). Zambrano and Mendez conspired to defraud the government by creating two drywall corporations and paying employees cash in order to avoid legal wage rates, IRS payments, and levies. 371 and 29 U.S.C. 1343 and 18 U.S.C. The charges follow an investigation by the OLMS Detroit-Milwaukee District Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations. NATHAN JOE CHECOTAH. Thompson, 30, of Okemah, is charged with the stabbing, resulting in serious bodily harm, of a male in Indian Country. On February 12, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, after a six-day trial, a jury found John S. Romero, former President of United Industrial Services Worker of America (UISWA), located in Colton, Calif., guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit theft or embezzlement in connection with health care (18 U.S.C. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Atlanta-Nashville District Office. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Chicago District Office. On July 16, 2020, in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, Asenath Roland, former President of the Kansas Postal Workers Union (located in Wichita, Kans. U.S. Bankruptcy Court, The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary investigative agency. A federal grand jury has indicted several people in connection with a drug trafficking ring originating in Michigan and involving drug trafficking, including of oxycodone and the lethal fentanyl, in Minot and on the Fort Berthold reservation. North Dakota U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley says 28-year-old . 371 and 29 U.S.C. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Washington District Office. On February 19, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Michael Grimes, a former senior official in the General Motors Department of the United Auto Workers (UAW), located in Detroit, Mich., was sentenced to 28 months in prison and 12 months of supervised release. 1343. 2461(c). In middle and high schools, additional teachers and educational assistants were hired to boost learning. 501(c). On January 23, 2020, in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Shannon Pemberton, former Treasurer of Painters Local 238 (located in Cincinnati, Ohio), pleaded guilty to one count of embezzling union funds, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 501(c). The charges follow an investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh District Office and the Lawrence County District Attorneys Detective Bureau. Across the state, administrators and educators worked together to quickly develop a system to conduct remote instruction of students to close out the 2019-20 school year. Ashton was also ordered to forfeit $250,000 in proceeds from his crimes and to pay a $200 special assessment. The plea and sentencing follow a joint investigation by the OLMS Cincinnati-Cleveland District Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the FBI, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police. 35-43-4-2(a)(1)(A). The charge and guilty plea follow an investigation by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office. He was also ordered to pay $100 in special assessment fee. According to the complaint, in April 2020, Harris, wearing his Chicago Transit Authority work uniform, met . pleaded guilty. 7203, respectively. On March 20, 2020, Ziegler pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Edwards, 19, Terronez, 19, Jones Jr., 19, Key, 19, and Williams, 19, all of Haskell, allegedly used firearms to attempt to shoot, assault, and ultimately murder victims during the commission of a burglary and attempted robbery. 7206(1)), one count of a false statement to a bank (18 U.S.C. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Honolulu Resident Office, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the FBI. The context was one of a national emergency, he told News Watch. 371 and 29 U.S.C. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. 853(p) and 28 U.S.C. 371, respectively. 501(c). On July 22, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, John Ulrich, former Vice-President and Recording Secretary of Teamsters Local 812 (located in Great Neck, N.Y.), was sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment followed by two years of supervised release. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Cincinnati-Cleveland District Office. The total loss from both of these unions was $57,328. On March 9, 2017, Romero pleaded guilty to theft in connection with health care, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Low 38F. Across Indian Country, the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, regionally and locally, were not all the same. And when you start taking away access to health care, it ultimately leads to loss of life or increased burdens on families and patients, Rave said. Lawson, 33, of Springdale, Arkansas, is charged with willfully trying to persuade a person under the age of 12 years old to engage in sexually explicit conduct and using a child to produce visual depictions of a sexual nature. 64, No. Onaro, a 67 year-old Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine out of McAlester, is charged with illegally dispensing and distributing controlled substances from approximately May 23, 2019, to on or about Nov. 26, 2019. On November 2, 2020, in Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland, Dorothy Jordan, former Secretary-Treasurer of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3374 (located in Baltimore, Md. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh District Office. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary investigative agency. On July 21, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Beverly Davis, a former employee of Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 6222 (located in Houston, Tex. 439(b). The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Atlanta-Nashville District Office, Tampa Resident Investigator Office. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Detroit-Milwaukee District Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the FBI, and the IRS Criminal Investigations. An indictment is a formal accusation or charge based on a finding by a Grand Jury that it is likely that the person charged committed the criminal offense described in the indictment and is the means by which an accused person (defendant) is brought to trial. 501(c), and one count of falsification of union records, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 7201, 31 U.S.C. I think (in the end the) district did very well to help determine the best way to utilize those funds to maintain safety and help kids grow academically, he said. You plan and prepare for almost any eventuality, but not for a worldwide pandemic, Maher said. DIAMOND LEVI BRITT. $1,084,722.70. 501(c). You can help independent news by donating here. The indictment or the information must name or otherwise identify the defendant, and must be a plain, concise, and definite written statement of the essential facts constituting the elements of the offense charged. On August 8, 2019, Peter pleaded guilty to one count of embezzling union funds in the amount of $34,500, in violation of 29 U.S.C. On September 27, 2019, Pedersen pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in the amount of $6,320, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 501(c). Aggravated sexual abuse in Indian Country (Three counts). On March 13, 2020, a hearing is scheduled to determine Ackermans restitution amount to the UAW Local 2326 Health and Welfare Fund (Trust Fund). McGirt, 71, of Wagoner County, is charged with three counts of sexual abuse of a minor. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS New York District Office, the Department of Labors Inspector General, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. 439(c). In furtherance of their conspiracy, Zambrano and Mendez used check cashing businesses to cash more than 600 business receipt checks totaling approximately $19 million dollars. ", Read more from Forum News Service's Jeremy Turley. TOMMY RYAN GOUGE. ), was charged in a bill of information with one count of forgery in the amount of $500, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Bart has spent more than 30 years as a reporter, editor and writing coach. On November 7, 2019, Barker pleaded guilty to failure to maintain records, in violation of 29 U.S.C. This funding was absolutely crucial during the height of the pandemic, he wrote. Romero was also ordered to submit a written letter of apology to the Secretary-Treasurer of Lodge 811. On February 7, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Vance Pearson, former Regional Director of United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 5 (located in St. Louis, Mo. 501(c) and 18 U.S.C. The guilty plea follows a joint investigation by the OLMS Los Angeles District Office, the Department of Justices Office of the Inspector General, and the Department of Treasurys Office of Inspector General - Tax Administration. COLTON DELAIN EDWARDS; JOBE ANTHONY TERRONEZ; PHILLIP LEMONT JONES, JR.; JAKEYVIOUS DUNE LEE KEY; JAYSEA MARKARA WILLIAMS. We took steps to help kids and staff be safe and yet still try to get some learning done, he said. Sexual abuse investigation of Rapid City priest ends, Top Two Primaries would bepermitted by a proposed constitutional amendment, Meals on Wheels and Western Dakota Technical College use fish and plants to bring produce to the community. Unlawful Distribution and Dispensing of Controlled Substances (24 counts). On February 27, 2020, Kurtycz pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit commercial bribery, in violation of 720 ILCS 5/29A and thereafter, did perform and attempt to perform an act of promotion, management, and carry on, and facilitation of the promotion, management, and carrying on, of the unlawful activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. The federal government provided about $86 million to the regental system over roughly the past three years and about $83 of that funding has been spent so far, Maher said. 504(a) and (b), respectively. She was also ordered to pay $45,934 in restitution and a $100 assessment. KYLE JOE MAXWELL. She was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $10,000. News Watch reported on several effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the agricultural industry, including widely varying and generally low prices paid to beef producers; major losses by corn growers and the ethanol industry as Americans stopped traveling; and even how sheep farmers lost a major revenue pipeline when the cruise industry shut down. A federal grand jury has indicted a Washburn-area farmer on a charge of federal crop insurance fraud. 371, for failing to report over $1,000,000 in income on IRS Form 990 returns filed by the UAW and UAW Midwest CAP and for failing to report the income on his Form 1040 tax returns filed with the IRS. The indictment of a Fort Yates, N.D., man accused of lying about not being a felon before buying a handgun is part of a national effort to prevent violent offenders from obtaining weapons, a federal prosecutor in North Dakota said. .h1 {font-family:'Merriweather';font-weight:700;} The indictment follows a joint investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service. On June 17, 2020, in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (Camden), Robert Peter, former Secretary-Treasurer of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 526 (located in Blackwood, N.J.), was sentenced to six months of home detention and three years of probation. Grand Forks ND 58203-3738 North Platte. He was also ordered to pay $85,962 in restitution and a $200 assessment. 2, 371, 1001, 1343, 1512, and 26 U.S.C. As a condition of his probation, Young cannot visit a casino establishment during his two year probationary period. We focused on solving long-term problems with one-time investments rather than creating new government programs, Fury wrote. On July 15, 2020, Dye pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of labor union assets in the amount of $8,443 and one count of falsification of union records, in violation of 29 U.S.C. On September 24, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, Marcus Asay, founder of the American Labor Alliance (ALA), located in Fresno, Calif., was charged in a 19-count superseding indictment for wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud, and money laundering, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 501(c)) and one count of bank fraud (18 U.S.C. 2020-10-08. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.. On February 5, 2020, in the Lucas County (Ohio) Common Pleas Court, Aphrodite L. Ueberroth, former office manager for Ironworkers Local 55 (located in Toledo, Ohio), was indicted for aggravated theft of more than $150,000 and less than $750,000, tampering with records (two counts), forgery (six counts), and receiving stolen property of more than $1,000 and less than $7,500, in violation of in violation of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 2913.02(A)(3) and (B)(2); 2913.42(A)(1), (B)(1) and (B)(4); 2913.31(A)(2) and (C)(1)(a) and (b); and 2913.51(A) and (C), respectively. Martin is further charged as a felon in possession of a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS New York District Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Eric Berger, 53, of Chicago, and Reginald Richmond, 29, of Sunrise Terrace. On June 4, 2018, Romero pleaded guilty to conspiracy, embezzlement from a labor organization, and permitting persons convicted of certain crimes to hold office or employment in a labor organization, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Murder in Indian Country in perpetration of robbery; attempted robbery; conspiracy. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary investigative agency. 1343) and four counts of filing false federal income tax returns (26 U.S.C. Worker shortages plagued health care, construction and government. Dunn, 20, of Muskogee, is charged with brandishing and discharging a shortened .22 caliber rifle that resulted in a female victim sustaining gunshot wounds on October 9, 2019. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Atlanta-Nashville District Office, Tampa Resident Investigator Office. 1349 and 18 U.S.C. On January 15, 2020, in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (Trenton), Lawrence Ackerman, former health insurance broker for the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2326 Health and Welfare Fund (located in South River, N.J.), was sentenced to six months incarceration, six months home confinement, and two and half years of supervised release. #4 CourtExpress. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Denver-St. Louis District Office. Welcome to the District of North Dakota! The plea and sentencing follow an investigation by the OLMS Cincinnati-Cleveland District Office and the Marion County Prosecutors Office. On October 15, 2020, in United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Rick E. Drain, former business manager for Laborers Local 1085 (located in Parkersburg, W.Va.), was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and one year of supervised release. She was then sentenced to 16 months of incarceration and two years of supervised release. On October 13, 2020, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, KaSandra Hall, former Secretary-Treasurer of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Council 235 (located in Killeen, Tex. 812, 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C). The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office. VanderWal said that agriculture, like many other industries, continues to suffer fallout from the supply chain interruptions and workforce shortage that began during the pandemic. In total, the South Dakota Department of Education received about $675 million in federal pandemic relief funds, according to the state fiscal report. 1343. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in central South Dakota invested federal fiscal recovery funds to build affordable housing on the reservation, according to the Treasury. Over the summer of 2020 and into the fall semester, schools also took expensive and time-consuming steps to make schools safer when students returned and to allow for effective instruction of students whose parents elected to have them taught remotely. JOSHUA RYAN GREEN. On January 23, 2019, a federal indictment was filed against Larry Gerard Norquist (age 54) of Rapid City, SD, charging him with two counts of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine and heroin). The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Detroit-Milwaukee District Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations.

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