Homeland Newswire News
Secret Service Investigation Leads to Conviction of Habitual Identity Thief
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2016
News Release: Man Targeting Elderly Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison
Commission of Fine Arts Votes on Concept Approval for Refined Preliminary White House Fence Designs
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 16, 2016
News Release: (WASHINGTON) The United States Secret Service (USSS) and the National Park Service (NPS) today presented concepts for a new White House fence to the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) for concept approval. The CFA voted to approve the essential components of the agencies preferred concept, which will be further developed and refined in the coming months.
Secret Service Incident
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2016
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today, at approximately 3:06 pm, an adult male subject, carrying a firearm, approached an outer perimeter checkpoint accessible to the general public on E Street. Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers gave numerous verbal commands for the subject to stop and drop the firearm.
Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Pittsburgh-Area Banks
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2016
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA A resident of Philadelphia, PA, has pleaded guilty in federal court on a charge of fraud conspiracy, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
Secret Service 2016 Directors Awards
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2016
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) On May 13, 2016, Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy recognized twenty-six outstanding members of the workforce at the Directors Awards Program. The annual program recognizes those who have embodied the agencys core values Duty, Justice, Loyalty, Honesty, and Courage which symbolize the five points of the Secret Service Star.
Leader in Timeshare Resale Fraud Scheme Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2016
News Release: Orlando, Florida U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Eugene Warren Brewington (34, Orlando) to nine years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud for his role as a leader in a timeshare resale fraud scheme. The Court also entered a money judgment against Brewington ...
Former Marriott Employee Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Embezzling Close to $1 Million
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 24, 2016
News Release: Defendant Embezzled the Funds Over Roughly 10 Years and Spent the Money on Island Vacations and Cars
Agencies Present Preliminary Concepts for New White House Fence During Informational Presentation to the Commission of Fine Arts
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2016
News Release: (WASHINGTON) The United States Secret Service (USSS) and National Park Service (NPS) today provided an informational presentation before the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on preliminary concepts for a new White House fence. The agencies will provide the same informational presentation to the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) in May. USSS and NPS will present refined concepts for approval to both commissions later this summer.
U.S. Secret Service Issues Street Closures and Traffic Restrictions for the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit on 3/27/16 4/2/16
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 14, 2016
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - The U.S. Secret Service is working closely with our state, local and federal law enforcement partners in planning for and conducting motorcade movements and security zones for the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit on 3/27/16 4/2/16 in Washington, D.C.
Secret Service Announces Meeting of the San Antonio Electronic Crimes Task Force
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 20, 2016
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) The Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force (ECTF) in San Antonio, Texas will hold a meeting on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. The South Texas Regional Task Force/Electronic Crimes Task Force is comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as well as private sector companies and representatives from the world of academia.
U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center Releases Report on Attacks on Federal Government 2001 2013: Threat Assessment Considerations
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 2, 2015
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is releasing a report, Attacks on Federal Government 2001 2013: Threat Assessment Considerations. The report analyzes the lone actors and groups who carried out 43 attacks directed toward federal facilities and/or federal officials between 2001 and 2013.
New York Man Convicted in Federal Court for His Role in Counterfeit Gift Card Shopping Spree
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 15, 2015
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that on Sept. 14, a jury sitting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania convicted Shavouy Paisley, age 24 of Queens, New York of criminal conspiracy to possess counterfeit or unauthorized access devices after a trial presided over by Senior U.S. District Court Judge William W. Caldwell.
Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies Announce Security Restrictions for the 2015 Papal Visit to New York, N.Y.
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 10, 2015
News Release: (New York, N.Y.) Today, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies announce the Security Restrictions for the 2015 Papal Visit to New York, N.Y.
New York City Police Department Announces Street Closures and Expected Traffic Delays Relating to the Visit of Pope Francis
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 10, 2015
News Release: The New York City Police Department today announced street closures and anticipated traffic
Secret Service Launches New Website and Mobile App
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 10, 2015
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) The United States Secret Service (USSS) announced today the launch of its newly revamped website and a free mobile application (app). The new website and app will provide the Secret Service with a more innovative and direct way to deliver important information to the public about the agencys missions and activities.
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge In Confrontation With Law Enforcement Near the White House
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 6, 2015
News Release: Defendant Was Shot After He Refused Repeated Commands to Drop Handgun
Jury Convicts Merced County Man of Possessing Child Pornography
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 2, 2015
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. After an eight-day trial in Fresno, a federal jury found Roger Cha, 30, of Atwater, guilty today of one count of possession of child pornography, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
George D. Mulligan Appointed Secret Service Chief Operating Officer
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 4, 2015
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - United States Secret Service Director Joseph P. Clancy has announced the appointment of George D. Mulligan to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective July 30th, 2015.
U.S. Secret Service Announces Updated Information Concerning the Visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia, PA
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 30, 2015
News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - On Nov. 23, 2014, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson designated the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia, PA for the World Meeting of Families as a National Special Security Event (NSSE). When an event is designated a NSSE, the Secret Service assumes its mandated ...
U.S. Secret Service Extradites Alleged Architect of Massive Global Cybercrime Operation
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 24, 2015
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) A multi-year cyber investigation, led by the U.S. Secret Service, culminated today in Brooklyn federal court with the arraignment of Ercan Findikoglu, (AKASegate). Findikoglu, 33, was arrested by the German BKA (Federal Investigative Police) on 12/18/13 pursuant to an arrest warrant ...