News from 2018
Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearms and Counterfeit Currency Offenses
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 7, 2018
News Release: According to court documents, Kevin Bushrod, 31, purchased two AR-15 semiautomatic rifles in June from an individual who was unaware that Bushrod had previously been convicted of numerous felony offenses. Bushrod used an alias during the transaction, which occurred in Alexandria, and paid for the firearms ...
Moments in History - U.S. Secret Service Successfully Thwart Attempt to Steal President Lincoln's Body from His Grave in 1876
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 7, 2018
News Release: With Boyd behind bars, "customers" who purchased his counterfeit plates and currency were faced with a limited supply of counterfeits to pass and no one to make more. One of his "customers" was his brother in law Pete McCartney, a notorious counterfeiter in his own right. Another was James "Big Jim" ...
Members Of Fraudulent Jamaican Sweepstakes Ring Convicted Of Conspiracy, Money Laundering, And Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 7, 2018
News Release: They each face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on each of the conspiracy charges, and a mandatory minimum of two years for the aggravated identity theft charges. Hassan also faces up to 20 years imprisonment on each of the money laundering charges. The sentencing hearings are scheduled for January ...
Turtle Creek Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearms Charges after 3 Days of Trial
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: Iklas Richard Davis, age 37, pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. Davis pleaded guilty after three days of trial and after the government rested its case. In connection with the trial and guilty pleas, the court was advised that, on or about July 27, 2016 ...
Chesterfield Man Sentenced for Identity Theft and Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: Davidson appeared before Judge Ronnie L. White and is scheduled to have a supervised release revocation hearing before Judge Catherine D. Perry on Nov. 19, 2018 on an unrelated matter. Davidson remains in federal custody pending the hearing. According to court documents, Davidson obtained employment ...
14 Members Of A Washington Heights Drug Trafficking Organization Charged With Distributing Heroin
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: Eleven of the defendants were arrested yesterday evening and this morning and will be presented before United States Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger in Manhattan federal court this afternoon. PEREZ and ROSA remain at large, and GIL will be transferred from immigration detention next week. The case ...
Judge sentences Great Falls man in counterfeiting scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided at the hearing. Rose, 44, pleaded guilty in July to aiding and abetting counterfeiting obligations or securities of the United States. The investigation began in 2017 when a significant amount of counterfeit money began circulating through out Great Falls.
Secret Service Investigation Leads to Indictment of Mother and Daughter
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 8, 2018
News Release: According to the indictment, Gastelum and daughter Rodriquez, used their position as caregivers for a 91-year-old Tucson woman to steal her identity, gain access to her bank account, apply for and obtain credit in her name, and overcharge her for care services they provided without her full knowledge and consent. As a result, the elderly victim suffered a loss of approximately $184,000.
Federal Grand Jury Criminal Indictments Announced
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 9, 2018
News Release: The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in an indictment returned by the Grand Jury. The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged violations of federal law, which must be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome ...
Secret Service Canine Training Receives Reaccreditation of Two Programs from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Board
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 9, 2018
News Release: The Secret Service is extremely proud of our canine training program and is honored to be recognized with reaccreditation by the FLETA Board, said Assistant Director of Training Cynthia Wofford.
Two Sentenced to Federal Prison for Roles in Fraud and Racketeering Schemes that Involved the Attempted Capital Murder of State District Court Judge Julie Kocurek
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 13, 2018
News Release: That announcement was made by U.S. Attorney John F. Bash; Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore; FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs; IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Special Agent in Charge Richard D. Goss, Houston Field Office; Austin Police Chief Brian Manley; and, U.S. Postal ...
Ohio Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Pass Counterfeit $100 Bills at Western PA Stores
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 15, 2018
News Release: Chief United States District Court Judge Joy Flowers Conti imposed sentence on Joshua Kinney, 29, of Columbus, Ohio. In connection with the sentencing, the court was advised that it was a part of the conspiracy that Kinney and his co-conspirators obtained counterfeit Federal Reserve notes in the denomination ...
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 ...