News from March 2018
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.