News from June 2023
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Fireworks Events on June 28
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers on June 28
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA prepared at COS for busy Fourth of July holiday and summer travel season; TSA Cares program and local TSA PreCheck enrollment
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
Release: COLORADO SPRINGS - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through security checkpoints at Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and at airports nationwide this summer, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic volumes. With sustained high passenger volumes, officials with TSA are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared every step of the air travel experience.
Interstate Identity Thief Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
News Release: TAMPA U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Yonasky Fernandez Rosa (40, Tampa) to 4 years and 3 months in federal prison for access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. The court also sentenced Rosa to a consecutive 10-month sentence for violating the terms of his supervised release in a separate fraud case from the Northern District of Ohio. Rosa had pleaded guilty on February 8, 2023.
Video News Release: Secretary Mayorkas Calls for Extension and Expansion of Counter-UAS (Drone) Authorities
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released a video package for broadcast including comments from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the need for Congress to reauthorize and expand DHS's Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) authorities. The comments and B-roll, from a C-UAS Demonstration Day held at DHS Headquarters recently, speak to the potential threats posed when UAS (or drones) are misused or flown nefariously.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Notice of Appeal or Motion discussed on June 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Safety Zone; Key West July 4th Fireworks, Key West, FL discussed on June 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Reduced Fee on June 28
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Four Arrested for Tractor-Trailer Smuggling Incident that Resulted in 53 Deaths
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
News Release: Four Mexican nationals were arrested yesterday in San Antonio, Houston, and Marshall, Texas, for their alleged roles in a tractor-trailer smuggling incident that resulted in 53 deceased and 11 injured undocumented individuals one year ago today. These arrests were the result of Joint Task Force Alpha ...
Homeland Security Department publishes notice on June 28
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Safety Zone; Marathon July 4th Fireworks, Marathon, FL discussed on June 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Lexington County Man Sentenced to 23 Years on Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C - Christopher Michael Alexander, 32, of Gilbert, South Carolina, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity, to be followed by a lifetime of supervision and registration as a sex offender.
Fourth Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Multi-Million Dollar Gas Pump Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS The fourth defendant in a gas pump skimming scheme was sentenced today by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 81 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to defraud victims of more than an estimated $5 million in Nevada and Southern California.
Hialeah Man Pleads Guilty To Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
News Release: ORLANDO - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces thatHomberto Machin Morejon (38, Hialeah) has pleaded guilty to possessing 15 or more counterfeit and unauthorized access devices, and aggravated identity theft.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program discussed on June 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulation; Dutch Shoe Regatta; San Diego, CA on June 28
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Millionaire seizure of cocaine in Punta Salinas, Toa Baja
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 30, 2023
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Juan special agents assigned to the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force, working in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations (AMO) San Juan Marine Unit, and the Puerto Rico Police Bureau seized approximately 328.9 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $4.9 million.
Peters, Brown, Collins & Manchin IntroduceBipartisan Bill to Require Federal Government to Purchase All-American-made Flags
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to require our federal government to purchase flags that are 100 percent produced and manufactured in the United States.
Maine man pleads guilty to multiple child exploitation offenses following HSI investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
A Maine man pleaded guilty June 28 to sexual exploitation of children and distribution of a video depicting the sexual abuse of children following an international investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New England.