News from November 2018
Florence Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison for Manufacturing and Passing Counterfeit Money
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 15, 2018
News Release: Evidence presented to the court showed that Howard was involved in a conspiracy to manufacture and pass counterfeit $100 and $50 bills in multiple states, including South Carolina and North Carolina. This conspiracy, which began in 2015, included at least nine co-conspirators who were responsible for ...
Maryland man sentenced for counterfeit charge
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 19, 2018
News Release: Dragovich, age 40, pled guilty to one count of Uttering Counterfeit Obligations and Securities in July 2018. Dragovich admitted to passing counterfeit bills in May 2017 in Harrison County. Dragovich was also ordered to pay $1,920 in restitution for the crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah E. Wagner prosecuted ...
U.S. Secret Service Statement Regarding Suspicious Letters
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 21, 2018
News Release: Although the letters did not contain any hazardous materials, the U.S. Secret Service takes all threats and/or unusual direction of interest toward our protectees seriously. The matter is being investigating by the U.S. Secret Service and our law enforcement partners.
Agent Who Lept to Protect Jackie Kennedy Recognized by Home State
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 21, 2018
News Release: North Dakota honors native son, Clint Hill, with 'Rough Rider' award
U.S. Secret Service Serves up Cold Dish of Justice to Gas Pump Skimmers
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 22, 2018
News Release: While its a strange way to spend the holiday, what our agents are actually doing is preventing criminals from ruining your Thanksgiving.
Road Closures and Parking Restrictions Announced
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 27, 2018
News Release: Road Closures - The following street closures will be in effect beginning Nov. 28, 2018 at 1pm. All street closures will be lifted by 8 pm.
Wentzville Man Pleads Guilty to Impersonating an FBI Agent and Possession of a Document-Making Implement
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 27, 2018
News Release: According to court documents, the Wentzville Police Department received a report that Van Ronzelen falsely represented that he was a Federal agent to an off-duty police officer. At the time he encountered the off-duty officer, Van Ronzelen possessed and displayed a fraudulent Federal Bureau of Investigation ...
Defendant Sentenced for ATM Skimming Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 27, 2018
News Release: Identity theft is a continuing problem that damages the credit of too many unsuspecting Georgians, said U.S. Attorney Byung J. BJay Pak. Citizens are encouraged to visually and physically inspect ATMs for any obvious signs of tampering prior to using their debit or credit cards. This investigation and ...
Ten people sentenced to prison for installing credit-card skimmers on gas pumps and stealing account information from thousands of people
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 28, 2018
News Release: The sentences are as follows: Ranset Rodriguez, 41, of Miami: 81 months in federal prison. Jose Manuel Iglesias, 52, of West New York, New Jersey: 81 months in federal prison. Yaniris Alfonso, 32, of Miami: 57 months in federal prison. Edelberto Hernandez, 46, of Kiowa, Colorado: 33 months in federal ...
Former Insider Convicted of Defrauding Baton Rouge Company
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 28, 2018
News Release: CANCIENNE was also ordered to pay $387,025.75 in restitution to Engineers & Constructors International, Inc. (ECI). CANCIENNE, who formerly handled accounting matters at ECI, admitted in connection with her guilty plea, to executing a fraud scheme by, among other things, establishing a shell corporation ...
North Carolina Woman Charged with Embezzling Money from Connecticut Company
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 29, 2018
News Release: The indictment was returned on Nov. 15, 2018. Kurus appeared today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez in Hartford, entered a plea of not guilty to the charges, and was released on a $200,000 bond. As alleged in the indictment and statements made in court, Kurus formerly resided in Connecticut ...
Florence Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Multi-State Scheme to Manufacture and Pass Counterfeit Money
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 29, 2018
News Release: Evidence presented to the court showed that Bembry was involved in a conspiracy to manufacture and pass counterfeit $100 and $50 bills in multiple states, including South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. This conspiracy, which began in 2015, included at least nine defendants who ...
Secret Service's National Threat Assessment Center Distributes Critical School Violence Prevention Guide to Educators across Nation
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 29, 2018
News Release: The operational guide, which was released by the U.S. Secret Service in digital format in July 2018, provides direction to school personnel, law enforcement officers, and other public safety professionals, regarding the creation of a targeted violence prevention plan.
St. Albans Man Sentenced for Gun and Counterfeit Crimes
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 29, 2018
News Release: Stuart praised the investigation conducted by the St. Albans Police Department, the United States Secret Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Several prior felony convictions. Still carrying guns. And getting counterfeit currency to purchase drugs, said United States ...