Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Jose Luis Morales Salgado, 37, Mexican national residing in Kansas City, Mo., has pleaded guilty for role in a conspiracy to stage numerous armed robberies so that the purported victims of these crimes, who were illegal aliens in the United States, could use their status as crime victims to fraudulently obtain visas.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda today announced the appointment of Dulce Donovan to First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. A veteran federal prosecutor, Ms. Donovan will serve as the office’s second-in-command and oversee day-to-day operations, including criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and administrative functions across the district.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a De Smet, South Dakota, man and woman convicted of Willful Failure to Collect or Pay Over Employment Tax and Aiding and Abetting. The sentencing took place on March 18, 2026.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Fort Myers, Florida – John James Adducci (41, Fort Myers) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell to 12 years in federal prison for possessing, accessing with intent to view, and receiving images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. Adducci pleaded guilty on December 1, 2025. Adducci was also sentenced to a life term of supervised release and ordered to register as a sex offender. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Orlando, Florida – James Hjelmeland (30, Canada) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, distributing, transporting, and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Hjelmeland pleaded guilty on November 25, 2025. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Pensacola, Florida – Donny Bernard Ross, 49, Elizabeth Ann Rogers, 39, and Vontavius Jamaal Bradley, 23, all of Pensacola, Florida, were indicted by a federal grand jury charging them with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, use of a false passport, and aggravated identity theft.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Henry A. Glenn, 47, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, has been indicted in federal court for one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine over 500 grams of mixture, three counts of distribution of methamphetamine over 50 grams of mixture, and two counts of distribution of methamphetamine.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania man was sentenced for his role in a drug trafficking organization that distributed large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine in the Northern District of West Virginia, U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced. Ryan Rasheed Shaw, 29, was sentenced to 240 months in prison.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jacob Wray Hudson, 37, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to two counts of Interstate Communications with a Threat to Injure the Person of Another, each punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.The Indictment alleged that beginning on October 29, 2025, and continuing until November 20, 2025, Hudson knowingly and willfully transmitted threats to injure an official of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and another person through interstate commerce.
Source: United States Army
World Water Day is an annual reminder that water is one of our most critical resources—vital for readiness, community well‑being, and the health of our nation. For those living and working across the USAG Benelux footprint, understanding the water landscape is essential not just for sustainability, but also for keeping household costs in check.
Belgium’s Water Use: A Closer Look
Belgium maintains relatively sustainable national water use levels, with a Water Exploitation Index Plus (WEI+) of 5.8% in 2019, far below the EU’s 20% sustainability threshold. Continued improvements have kept this figure on a favorable long‑term trend, indicating that Belgium manages its freshwater resources more efficiently than many European counterparts.
Rising Water Prices Across Belgium
Water conservation is not only environmentally responsible, it is also becoming financially important. Belgian households in every region have been experiencing water price increases in 2025 and 2026:
In Flanders, drinking water costs increased due to tariff indexation beginning January 2025, with the price of tap water reaching €2.7516 per 1,000 liters.
In Wallonia, regulated tariffs increased in February 2025, raising the distribution cost (CVD) by 5.3% and the sanitation cost (CVA) from €2.365 to €2.615 per cubic meter.
In the Brussels region, a 12.5% rate increase took effect January 1, 2026, adding an average €41.50 per household per year.
For households, these increased prizes entail that every liter saved directly reduces your utility bill – particularly important for off‑post housing where water charges appear on monthly statements.
Water Stewardship at USAG Benelux
USAG Benelux is committed to providing safe, reliable drinking water and ensuring compliance with host nation & US environmental standards. The installation’s DPW Environmental Division assists soldiers, families, and civilian personnel with water‑related questions and it supports best practices that align with Belgian and U.S. requirements.
Additionally, U.S. and host nation authorities maintain strict oversight of water quality. This robust monitoring ensures that the water provided on base is of high quality, however using less of it still matters.
How Conserving Water Saves You Money
With water tariffs rising, reducing daily consumption is one of the simplest ways families can control household spending. Consider the below examples based on current Belgian prices:
Practical Tips for Households and Barracks
Here are some simple, effective steps the USAG Benelux community can take:
Maintain plumbing
A Shared Responsibility
As members of the USAG Benelux community, conserving water supports our mission, reduces environmental impact in our nation, and helps keep living costs manageable. Belgium’s water is clean, well‑managed, and closely monitored, but it is also becoming more expensive. Small steps taken by each household can collectively reduce demand, ease pressure on local systems, and lower monthly bills.
This World Water Day, let’s commit to being good stewards of the resource that sustains us all.