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PNNL Report Models Particle-based Cleanup Reach Underground
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has issued report PNNL-36587, DVZ-RPT-114, titled 'Simulation of Particulate Transport for Delivery of Solid Amendments into the Subsurface: FY24 Status Report,' authored by Katherine Muller, Glenn Hammond and Bryan He and prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DE-AC05-76RL01830. The technical report, dated September 2024, documents progress on modeling how particulate remedial amendments can be injected and transported underground to support cleanup decisions at the Hanford Site's 200-DV-1 Operable Unit.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has issued report PNNL-36587, DVZ-RPT-114, titled 'Simulation of Particulate Transport for Delivery of Solid Amendments into the Subsurface: FY24 Status Report,' authored by Katherine Muller, Glenn Hammond and Bryan He and prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DE-AC05-76RL01830. The technical report, dated September 2024, documents progress on modeling how particulate remedial amendments can be injected and transported underground to support cleanup decisions at the Hanford Site's 200-DV-1 Operable Unit.It was issued as a Fiscal Year 2024 status update supporting DOE's broader remediation strategy in the 200 Area at Hanford.
Modeling amendment delivery
The report explains that particulate-based amendments such as stannous apatite, bismuth-based media and iron-based materials must travel a sufficient radial distance from an injection well and be retained at adequate concentrations to treat contaminants in the subsurface. The authors emphasize that accurately estimating the particle radius of influence, or ROI, is essential for designing a field remedy but that large-scale simulations are constrained by limited tools and a lack of data to calibrate particle transport models.
To address those gaps in FY24, the research team developed a pre-screening tool for estimating particulate transport, implemented particle transport models in the PFLOTRAN reactive transport simulator and produced preliminary ROI estimates for solid amendments. The report notes that field-scale numerical modeling will ultimately be required before full remedy design, but the interim tools already provide useful estimates of injectability and ROI in a one-dimensional system.
Pre-screening tool and laboratory focus
The pre-screening tool, built in a Jupyter Notebook, uses routine laboratory measurements and particle-fluid properties to estimate suspension stability, categorizing amendment systems as very stable, kinetically stable on the order of hours or unstable. It also calculates a deposition rate consistent with colloid filtration theory, auto-generates PFLOTRAN input files and runs one-dimensional simulations to approximate potential transport distances for different amendment-fluid combinations.
By allowing users to quickly test options such as polymer coatings, encapsulation or more viscous fluids like xanthan gum solutions, the tool is intended to narrow the range of systems that move forward to column experiments and other laboratory work. The report explains that including porous media properties enables estimates of how attachment, detachment, aggregation, straining and blocking mechanisms affect accumulation of particulates in subsurface pore networks.
Particle transport models in PFLOTRAN
Six particle transport formulations are being integrated into PFLOTRAN, including a colloid filtration theory baseline and five models labeled M1 through M5 that progressively add attachment, blocking and straining processes. During FY24, the CFT and M1 models were fully implemented and calibrated against a prior one-dimensional column experiment in which micron-sized zero valent iron suspended in xanthan gum was injected.
According to the report, fitted parameters showed that simpler formulations could not fully match observed particle transport and retention, indicating that more complex models and possibly two-phase immiscible flow simulations will be necessary to capture the behavior of viscous delivery fluids. A new two-phase mode now being added to PFLOTRAN is expected to support simulations of non-Newtonian amendments, foams and emulsions in future work.
Radius of influence estimates and next steps
Forward simulations using the calibrated models produced an average predicted radius of influence of about 15 feet for the zero valent iron-xanthan gum system, with estimated ranges between 13.2 and 16.8 feet depending on the model and injection conditions. The authors stress that more laboratory characterization is needed to refine inputs and parameters, but they state that the early ROI estimates can already inform down-selection of particulate-amendment systems and optimization of delivery scenarios.
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory team outlines FY25 plans that include implementing the remaining transport models in PFLOTRAN, adding the two-phase flow module, constructing a simplified three-dimensional model of the Hanford 200 Area and conducting multi-scale injection experiments to verify simulations and support parameterization. The report underscores that its data are preliminary and for information only and cautions that the findings should not be used directly as design inputs or operating parameters without further qualification and additional quality-assured work.
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View report at: https://www.pnnl.gov/main/publications/external/technical_reports/PNNL-36587.pdf
PNNL Report Explores Turning Oil Pipelines Into Clean Hydrogen Corridors
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has issued report PNNL-37083 titled 'Transport Affordable Clean Hydrogen Energy via Existing Pipeline Infrastructure (CRADA 573),' authored by Nathan Prisco and Carlos A. Fernandez and prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DE-AC05-76RL01830. The document, dated September 2022, serves as the final report for Cooperative Research and Development Agreement 573 between Mighty Pipeline and PNNL and is intended for transmittal to the DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information as part of the public record
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has issued report PNNL-37083 titled 'Transport Affordable Clean Hydrogen Energy via Existing Pipeline Infrastructure (CRADA 573),' authored by Nathan Prisco and Carlos A. Fernandez and prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DE-AC05-76RL01830. The document, dated September 2022, serves as the final report for Cooperative Research and Development Agreement 573 between Mighty Pipeline and PNNL and is intended for transmittal to the DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information as part of the public recordon federally funded research. It outlines efforts to demonstrate a proof-of-concept technology for carrying clean hydrogen energy as ammonia-based fuel emulsions in existing oil pipelines.
CRADA framework and intellectual property
The report notes that Mighty Pipeline and PNNL are the parties to the agreement, with Fernandez as the responsible technical contact at the laboratory and Prisco as the partner point of contact. DOE support flowed through the Arctic Advanced Manufacturing Program, with funding of about $37,901 to PNNL and additional in-kind contributions from Mighty Pipeline.
As part of the CRADA, the team delivered conference presentations to audiences in Japan, Norway, New York and the CleanTech Alliance in 2021 and 2022, and filed patent applications WO2023137304A2 and WO2023137304A3 alongside the MightySolution trademark. The report explains that its technical content includes protected CRADA information and that patentable subject matter and marks are being advanced toward commercialization.
Concept: ammonia emulsions in oil pipelines
In the executive summary, Prisco describes founding Mighty Pipeline to develop proprietary technology that converts underutilized oil pipelines, including the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, into clean hydrogen energy transmission systems. The approach centers on MightySolution, described as a first-of-a-kind fuel emulsion that blends clean ammonia into oil so that hydrogen energy can move through existing infrastructure before being separated and recovered at the terminus.
The report argues that hydrogen delivery costs can range from a fraction of a dollar to more than six dollars per kilogram depending on distance, method and scale and that repurposing fossil supply chains could reduce delivery prices by more than half in some cases. The emulsion concept aims to improve safety, expand volumetric capacity, enhance pipeline utilization and enable low-cost ammonia recovery, potentially facilitating bulk clean hydrogen exports if technical and regulatory milestones are met.
Technical milestones and lab findings
Work under the CRADA was structured as a two-year fellowship between the University of Alaska Fairbanks and PNNL, with roughly 30 percent of time spent in Alaska on customer discovery and 70 percent in Washington on laboratory development. Key technical milestones included recalibrating PNNL equipment to produce ammonia-oil emulsions, validating shelf life for transport and storage, characterizing rheological properties for pipeline design and initiating a technoeconomic framework for hydrogen delivery.
Experimental results summarized in the report indicate that blending ammonia with viscous Alaska crude can reduce viscosity by a factor of about 50 and by roughly a factor of two for lighter oil blends, potentially improving pumpability in long-distance pipelines operating at declining throughput. Stability tests showed improved storage behavior at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius, and the authors note that ammonia's cooling effect when released within a viscous emulsion could help mitigate certain spill or inhalation risks.
Implications for Trans-Alaska Pipeline System
Simulation work described in the report used published assumptions about the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System to compare pressure profiles along the line with and without ammonia blending, suggesting that the emulsion strategy can ease low-flow operating constraints. The authors caution that further investigation is needed into pump cavitation, compatibility of soft materials, modeling of downhill segments for leak detection and corrosion behavior, although they cite references indicating anhydrous ammonia is not generally corrosive to steel.
A conceptual separation facility at Port Valdez is outlined, using gravity-based processes to split oil and ammonia and proposing an additional purification step to generate liquid organic hydrogen carrier streams from aromatic hydrocarbons. The report states that the technology has demonstrated proof-of-concept at technology readiness level 3 and that follow-on funding is being sought for flow-loop testing, emulsification stability analysis and full technoeconomic assessment for both green and blue ammonia pathways.
Commercialization pathway and energy transition context
Beyond laboratory work, the report recounts Mighty Pipeline's participation in commercialization programs including Alaska's Foundation I-Corps, Launch Alaska's tech deployment track and the Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator. Interviews with Alaska utilities and industrial stakeholders underscored high transport costs for imported commodities, caution around adopting unproven fuel technologies and opportunities for low-carbon innovation in a lean petroleum sector.
The authors link the project to DOE's Hydrogen Earthshot goals and the broader mission of making hydrogen more affordable and accessible, arguing that successful commercialization could support equitable energy transitions in regions such as Alaska and inform use of crude bio-oils prepared via pyrolysis. The report closes by emphasizing that the generation will be judged by how quickly and efficiently affordable clean hydrogen can be produced and delivered and positioning MightySolution and related hardware as one potential pathway to repurpose legacy fossil infrastructure for low-carbon energy transport.
-- Moira Sirois, Targeted News Service
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View report at: https://www.pnnl.gov/main/publications/external/technical_reports/PNNL-37083.pdf
PNNL Report Details Advances in Tiny Fish-tracking Tag and Micro-battery
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has issued report PNNL-36993 titled 'Optimization and Commercialization of the Juvenile Eel/Lamprey Acoustic Transmitter and Micro-battery (CRADA 477),' authored by Daniel Deng, Huidong Li, Jun Lu and Bingbin Wu and prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DE-AC05-76RL01830. The document, dated November 2024, serves as the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) 477 final report and summarizes technology development work carried out with partners including Battelle, Innovasea Systems, Advanced
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has issued report PNNL-36993 titled 'Optimization and Commercialization of the Juvenile Eel/Lamprey Acoustic Transmitter and Micro-battery (CRADA 477),' authored by Daniel Deng, Huidong Li, Jun Lu and Bingbin Wu and prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DE-AC05-76RL01830. The document, dated November 2024, serves as the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) 477 final report and summarizes technology development work carried out with partners including Battelle, Innovasea Systems, AdvancedTelemetry Systems, Yakama Nation Fisheries and the California Department of Water Resources. It records outcomes intended for submission to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information as part of the federal commitment to sharing results from publicly funded research.
CRADA scope and partners
The report explains that the CRADA focused on optimizing and commercializing the Eel/Lamprey Acoustic Transmitter (ELAT), a component of the Juvenile Salmon Acoustic Telemetry System used to track small, sensitive species and early life stages of fish with three-dimensional and sub-meter accuracy. PNNL notes that CRADA parties participated in the preparation or review of the final report, which includes a list of subject inventions and a catalog of publications, abstracts, presentations and media coverage associated with the work.
The agreement's sponsoring DOE program offices are identified as OTT and WPTO, and the document reiterates that no subject inventions, including patents, copyrights or trademarks, were generated under this collaboration. The licensing notice clarifies that the federal government holds a nonexclusive, paid-up, irrevocable worldwide license to reproduce, adapt, and publicly distribute the data for its own use and, after a specified commercialization period, to allow others to do so.
Technical improvements to ELAT and micro-battery
According to the executive summary, the project team continued to optimize the ELAT to better track species such as juvenile eel and lamprey by refining the transmitter firmware, circuit design, transducer and manufacturing processes. The improved firmware added two functions: a hibernation mode that allows the tag to enter deep sleep for a set period to conserve its limited service life, and a battery voltage readout encoded as a JSATS tag code to help screen transmitter health before implantation.
The report states that the length of the acoustic transducer was shortened from 3.4 millimeters to 3.3 millimeters, reducing energy consumption during transmission by about 10 to 20 percent while maintaining acoustic performance and simplifying assembly. Work on the micro-battery included a trial production run of generation 2 prototypes with a modified cathode using bounded powder and the development of a new sealing process, alongside optimization of encapsulation methods and a 3D-printed tooling approach that improves epoxy coating consistency and reduces post-processing.
Publications and applications in fisheries studies
The document lists multiple abstracts submitted to conferences such as the International Symposium on Ecohydraulics and regional fisheries meetings, all focused on next-generation miniature transmitters for fish passage monitoring. It also catalogs journal articles on tag survival and performance in juvenile sea lamprey, survival estimates using miniature acoustic tags and tag retention in juvenile European eel implanted with passive integrated transponder and acoustic tags, as well as a paper on functional materials for powering miniature sensors.
Beyond publications, the report highlights that the optimized ELAT has already been deployed in field studies led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Pacific Northwest, where the tags were used to investigate forebay behavior, passage routes and survival rates of juvenile Pacific lamprey at Lower Granite, Little Goose and Lower Monumental dams. Additional uses included Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Geological Survey studies of juvenile Chinook salmon survival below Irongate Dam on the Lower Klamath River and research by the California Department of Water Resources on migrating salmon in the Sacramento Delta.
Broader collaboration and outcomes
PNNL describes participation in a pilot effort to track outmigration of sea lamprey as they search for host fish in the Great Lakes, working with partners such as USGS, University of Michigan-Flint, Michigan Tech's Great Lakes Research Center, Michigan State University, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The report also notes collaborations with graduate students at Michigan State University and Bowling Green State University, where ELAT supported thesis research on juvenile sea lamprey and feasibility studies involving crayfish.
Overall, the final report concludes that optimization of the ELAT transmitter, firmware and micro-battery improves the ability to study migration timing, habitat use and survival of sensitive fish species and early life stages. These advances, the authors write, enable more informed management decisions for hydroelectric facilities and support designs for hydropower systems that minimize or avoid environmental impacts to aquatic life.
-- Moira Sirois, Targeted News Service
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View report at: https://www.pnnl.gov/main/publications/external/technical_reports/PNNL-36993.pdf
Mission Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assaulting Tribal Police Officer
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Mission Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assaulting Tribal Police Officer
PIERRE - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer. The sentencing took place on January 6, 2026.
Everett Joseph Menard, age 29, was sentenced to one year and four months in federal prison, followed by
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SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Mission Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assaulting Tribal Police Officer
PIERRE - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of Assaulting, Resisting, and Impeding a Federal Officer. The sentencing took place on January 6, 2026.
Everett Joseph Menard, age 29, was sentenced to one year and four months in federal prison, followed bythree years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Menard was indicted by a federal grand jury in July 2025. He pleaded guilty on October 1, 2025.
The conviction stems from an incident in March 2025 in the jurisdiction of the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation following Menard's arrest by tribal officers after they responded to a call. During the arrest, Menard became combative, struck a Tribal Police Officer in the face, and attempted to flee.
"Assaults on law enforcement officers will be prosecuted and the perpetrators punished," said U.S. Attorney Parsons. "We stand shoulder to shoulder with the brave, dedicated, and professional officers of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Police seeking to protect the security and safety of the communities they serve every day."
This case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan Dilges prosecuted the case.
Menard was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/mission-man-sentenced-federal-prison-assaulting-tribal-police-officer
Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison For Distributing Fentanyl That Resulted in U.S. Marine's Death
SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison For Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in U.S. Marine's Death
Nameer Mohammad Atta was sentenced in federal court today to 20 years in prison for distributing the fentanyl that led to the fatal overdose of a 26-year-old active-duty lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps on May 21, 2020.
When handing down the sentence, U.S. District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro told the defendant
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SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison For Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in U.S. Marine's Death
Nameer Mohammad Atta was sentenced in federal court today to 20 years in prison for distributing the fentanyl that led to the fatal overdose of a 26-year-old active-duty lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps on May 21, 2020.
When handing down the sentence, U.S. District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro told the defendanthe "needs to take accountability for his actions." Judge Montenegro also highlighted the "devastation caused by the defendant's conduct" by profiting from his prolific sales of fentanyl.
A jury convicted Atta after a two-day trial in September 2022.
According to evidence presented at trial, Atta sold counterfeit "M30" pills in April and May 2020 to the Marine, identified in court records as C.M.R., knowing that these pills were counterfeit oxycodone pills that contained illicit fentanyl. Atta used social media to market and arrange sales of these pills, referring to them as the "most trusted" in San Diego, and in text messages as the "most trusted" and "most potent" in the area. Atta referred to these pills as "M30s," "Percs" and "Perc30s," nicknames for fentanyl-laced pills. Atta's final sale to C.M.R. occurred on May 20, 2020. C.M.R. died from an overdose the next day.
"The defendant's decision to sell fentanyl resulted in the tragic loss of a young United States Marine," said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon. "When a dealer chooses to distribute a poison they know can kill, the consequences should be measured in decades, not years. This sentence reflects the gravity of that loss and the value of the life that was taken."
"This was a selfish, deliberate act," said DEA Special Agent in Charge James Nunnallee. "The defendant chose to market deadly fentanyl pills on social media, fully aware of the risk, and a young Marine is dead as a result. We will continue to hold accountable those who use market this deadly poison and show complete disregard for human life."
"Those who ruthlessly disregard others' safety by distributing fentanyl for personal gain must be held to account," said Special Agent in Charge Michael Payne of the NCIS Marine Corps West Field Office. "NCIS and our partners remain committed to aggressively investigating any individual or entity complicit in the illicit distribution of substances that pose significant threats to the readiness and security of Department of the Navy personnel, families, and local communities."
"HSI remains steadfast in its collaboration with our federal, state, and local partners to ensure that individuals who distribute lethal doses of fentanyl are held fully accountable for their actions," said Acting Special Agent in Charge Kevin Murphy. "This sentence underscores the gravity of fentanyl distribution, the impact it has in our communities, and HSI's commitment to pursuing those responsible for distributing the deadly drug."
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew J. Sutton. Former Assistant U.S. Attorneys Owen Roth and J'me K. Forrest contributed significantly to the case.
DEFENDANT ... Case Number 21-cr-1289-RBM
Nameer Mohammad Atta ... Age: 25 ... San Diego, CA
SUMMARY OF CHARGES
Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death - Title 21, U.S. Code, Sections 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(C)
Maximum Penalty: Life in prison, with mandatory minimum 20 years in custody
INVESTIGATING AGENCIES
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Drug Enforcement Administration
Homeland Security Investigations
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/dealer-sentenced-20-years-prison-distributing-fentanyl-resulted-us-marines-death
Berkeley County Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Oxycontin, Distribution of Fentanyl
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina posted the following news release:
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Berkeley County Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Oxycontin, Distribution of Fentanyl
CHARLESTON, S.C. --Levi Phillip Miles, 48, of Goose Creek, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and oxycontin, and distribution of fentanyl.
Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Miles regularly distributed what he believed were prescription pain pills to a South Carolina man from at
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COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina posted the following news release:
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Berkeley County Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Oxycontin, Distribution of Fentanyl
CHARLESTON, S.C. --Levi Phillip Miles, 48, of Goose Creek, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and oxycontin, and distribution of fentanyl.
Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Miles regularly distributed what he believed were prescription pain pills to a South Carolina man from atleast January 2022 until the man's fatal overdose on Jan. 2, 2023. By the summer of 2022, Miles could no longer obtain legitimate prescription pain pills from his suppliers. Nevertheless, in December 2022, the victim continued to request pain pills. Miles' final distribution of pills to the victim occurred on Jan. 1, 2023. The victim was found dead in his home on Jan. 2, 2023. An autopsy of the victim revealed the presence of fentanyl in his system, and subsequent investigation revealed that the fentanyl was present in the pills the victim received from Miles on Jan. 1. As part of his guilty plea, Miles agreed not to contest the fact that the victim's death was caused by the controlled substances that were distributed by Miles.
Miles faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. He also faces a fine of up to $1 million, restitution, and at least three years of supervision to follow the term of imprisonment. United States District Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks accepted the guilty plea and will sentence Miles after receiving and reviewing a sentencing report prepared by the U.S. Probation Office.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emily Limehouse and Whit Sowards are prosecuting the case.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/berkeley-county-man-pleads-guilty-conspiracy-distribute-fentanyl-and-oxycontin
Acting U.S. Attorney Announces Grants Available to Combat Human Trafficking
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Acting United States Attorney Chadwick M. Elgersma announced that today U.S. Department of Justice grants are currently available to help communities combat human trafficking and serve adults and children who are victimized in trafficking operations. The grants are being made available through the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs.
For more information on program criteria and how to apply, please visit https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov.
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MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Acting United States Attorney Chadwick M. Elgersma announced that today U.S. Department of Justice grants are currently available to help communities combat human trafficking and serve adults and children who are victimized in trafficking operations. The grants are being made available through the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs.
For more information on program criteria and how to apply, please visit https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov.For more information about application deadlines or to see all available funding opportunities from the Office of Justice Programs, visit https://www.ojp.gov/funding/explore/current-funding-opportunities. Please note that you must have active registrations in SAM.gov and Grants.gov before you can apply for Department of Justice funding opportunities.
Grant Opportunities Available
Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking: This funding will provide for transitional housing and supportive services that assist human trafficking victims in moving as quickly as possible into permanent housing and achieving stability. Eligible applicants are government entities, educational organizations, nonprofit organizations, and public housing organizations.
Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking: This funding will support programs to enhance the availability, quality, and delivery of services tailored to the developmental stages and needs of young (minor) victims of human trafficking. Eligible applicants are government entities, educational organizations, nonprofit organizations, and public housing organizations.
Preventing Trafficking of Girls: This funding will develop or enhance prevention and early intervention services for girls who are at risk of, or are victims of, sex and/or labor trafficking. Funding will be provided for activities such as street outreach, partnerships with organizations that serve youth, partnerships with juvenile justice and child welfare systems, and/or collaboration with other key community stakeholders. Eligible applicants are government entities, educational organizations, nonprofit organizations, and public housing organizations.
Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Supporting Survivor Engagement in Anti-Trafficking Programming: This funding will assist OVC-funded anti-trafficking grantees in ensuring meaningful engagement with and successful outcomes for survivors of human trafficking. The program will help build capacity to identify and partner with survivors in their local community, state, or region. Eligible applicants are educational organizations, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations.
Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking: This funding will support jurisdictions to develop and expand a multidisciplinary, collaborative task force approach to better respond to human trafficking through increased victim identification, service provision, and case investigations. Eligible applicants are government entities and nonprofit organizations.
Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking: This funding will develop, enhance, and coordinate programs and activities geared toward improving outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking. The program supports a statewide or Tribal jurisdiction-wide strategic plan addressing challenges related to identifying and serving child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking, as well as identifying, investigating, and prosecuting traffickers. Eligible applicants are government entities.
Services for Victims of Human Trafficking: This funding will develop, expand, and strengthen victim service comprehensive and specialized services programs for victims of all forms of human trafficking. Eligible Applicants are government entities, educational organizations, nonprofit organizations, and public housing organizations.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwi/pr/acting-us-attorney-announces-grants-available-combat-human-trafficking
