Homeland Newswire News
President Donald J. Trump Signs H.R. 3731 the Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) President Donald J. Trump signed H.R. 3731 - the Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018 - on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph D. "Tex" Alles joined President Trump in the White House Oval Office to witness the signing of H.R. 3731.
Secret Service Swears In New Uniformed Division Chief Sullivan Becomes 20th to Lead Division
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 2, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today, Thomas J. Sullivan was officially recognized as the 20th Chief of the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division in a formal Assumption of Command Ceremony.
Secret Service Response to Reports Director Alles Sought to Terminate Protection of First Family Members
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Over the course of the last two days, several media outlets have published articles regarding Ronald Kesslers soon to be published book, "The Trump White House: Changing Rules of the Game." These outlets are reporting Kessler alleges Secret Service Director Randolph Alles advocated for the agency to withdraw protection from members of the First Family. This allegation is unequivocally false.
Secret Service Director's Award Ceremony
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2018
News Release: (Washington D.C.) Today, the United States Secret Service honored 120 of its employees during
Jason Massengill Sentenced to Over Three Years for Role in Counterfeiting Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2018
News Release: GREENEVILLE, Tenn. On March 22, 2018, Jason Massengill, 39, of Kingsport, Tennessee, was sentenced to serve 37 months in federal prison by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer, U.S. District Judge, for his role in a conspiracy to produce counterfeit obligations of the United States with intent to defraud the government.
Sharing the Knowledge: Secret Service Agents Share Dignitary Protection Skills With Local Police
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) hosted law enforcement professionals from 19 states for an intensive Dignitary Protection Seminar, March 12 -16.
Secret Service Investigation Leads to Arrest of Four Individuals Charged With Fraudulent Fundraising Efforts for Wounded Warrior Military Veterans
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2018
News Release: CLARK COUNTY, INDIANA A Secret Service investigation has led to federal charges today against four individuals who are alleged to have stolen over $125,000 in an elaborate fraud scheme posing as fundraisers for Americas veterans and their families.
Buffalo Woman Sentenced for Use of Fraudulently Obtained Credit Card
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2018
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Tamika Favors, 35, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of misdemeanor bank larceny, was sentenced by U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy, to a two year term of probation, and ordered to pay $8,000 in restitution.
Charlotte Man Sentenced for Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 15, 2018
News Release: Columbia, South Carolina ---- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Stanley Fard Harper, age 33, of Charlotte, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for committing Aggravated Identity Theft, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, 1028A. United States District Judge J. Michelle Childs, of Columbia, also ordered Harper to pay over $57,000 in restitution to various financial institutions.
O.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Charge and Admits Defrauding Victims of Three Investment Schemes Out of $6.8 Million
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 15, 2018
News Release: SANTA ANA, California A Laguna Beach man has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge and admitted that he stole $6.8 million from victims of three investment fraud schemes.
Three Men Indicted for Conspiracy Involving Passing $20,000 Worth of Counterfeit $50 Bills at Dozens of Stores Across Northeast Ohio
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 15, 2018
News Release: Three men were indicted in federal court for their roles in a counterfeiting conspiracy in which they passed more than $20,000 in counterfeit currency in nearly three dozen stores throughout Northeast Ohio, U.S. Attorney Justin E. Herdman said.
Self-Proclaimed Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner, His Excellency Brandon Jones, Guilty of All Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 15, 2018
News Release: Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that BRANDON JONES, a/k/a "Brandon McGeer," a/k/a "Brandon Jones-McGeer," was convicted on all counts charged in a three-count Indictment of passing fictitious government obligations, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, following an eight-day jury trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan.
Madigan Charges Six in Gas Station Identity Theft Ring
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 15, 2018
News Release: Attorney General Madigan & Secret Service Announce Charges Against Florida Defendants for Gas Station Credit & Debit Card Skimming Scheme
Federal Grand Jury Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 14, 2018
News Release: United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that a Federal Grand Jury in Greenville, South Carolina, returned Indictments against the following
2 New York Men Plead Guilty to Using Counterfeit Credit Cards at Giant Eagle Stores
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 14, 2018
News Release: PITTSBURGH Two New York residents have pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
California Man Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Scheme To Steal 94,000 Debit And Credit Cards From Michaels Stores In 19 States
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 14, 2018
News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. A Riverside, California, man was sentenced today to 36 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to steal 94,000 credit and debit cards from customers at approximately 80 Michaels Stores and use that information to make fraudulent withdrawals from the customers bank accounts, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Romanian National Sentenced for ATM Skimming and Money Laundering
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 12, 2018
News Release: BOSTON A Romanian national was sentenced today, and another pleaded guilty, in federal court in Boston in connection with an ATM skimming scheme operating throughout Massachusetts and other states including Connecticut, New York and South Carolina.
Defendant Pleads Guilty in International Business Email Compromise Scam
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 12, 2018
News Release: ATLANTA - Kerby Rigaud, who participated in an international business email compromise scheme, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud and money laundering.
Statement re Homeland Security Reauthorization Bill Provision
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 12, 2018
News Release: "The intent of the U.S. Secret Service is grossly mischaracterized in a recent Boston Globe article. Our mission is apolitical as is the carrying out of our duties. The intent of a provision in a Homeland Security reauthorization bill is to simply allow us to protect those we are mandated to do so under Title 18 USC 3056 when at the election polls, and not violate the law.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former Insider for Defrauding Baton Rouge Company
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 9, 2018
News Release: U.S. Attorney Brandon J. Fremin announced today that a federal grand jury has indicted KATHERINE T. CANCIENNE, age 40, on multiple counts of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to embezzle more than $387,000 from her employer, Engineers & Constructors International, Inc. ("ECI"), a consulting firm that provides engineering and managerial staffing to oil and gas companies. If convicted, the defendant faces a significant prison term, fines, and restitution orders.