News from May 2023
San Diego Border Patrol agents report gunfire in two recent incidents
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
In two separate incidents, gunfire was reported by San Diego Sector (SDC) Border Patrol agents patrolling the immediate international border with Mexico.
CBP EMTs Save Unconscious Woman’s Life at JFK
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
11 minutes felt like an eternity, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection emergency medical technicians administered two doses of Narcan to an unconscious woman outside Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday.
CBP officers apprehend fugitive wanted for murder at Hidalgo International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge apprehended Rigoberto Resendez, a male U.S. citizen from Queretaro, Mexico wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for murder.
Rescue at the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Falfurrias Border Patrol agents interdicted the driver of a passenger vehicle attempting to smuggle three people on Sunday evening.
4 fake designer watches worth over $577,000 seized by Cincinnati CBP
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized a shipment containing multiple watches on May 3. The watches, which came from Hong Kong, would have had a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $577,800 had they been legitimate
Border Patrol Agents discover 11 migrants inside the cab of a commercial vehicle at the Laredo Sector I-35 checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discover migrants hiding inside a commercial vehicle at the I-35 checkpoint.
CBP Encourages Travelers to Plan Ahead as Summer Travel Season Begins
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, kicking-off the unofficial start to the summer travel season, US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations advises travelers to review travel requirements for entering the United States.
Four migrants encountered after illegal entry; Border Patrol agents seize vehicle, weapon, drugs, money
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Sweetgrass Station apprehended four individuals and seized narcotics, a loaded firearm, cash and a vehicle on Sunday.
2 Giant African Snails seized by CBP Agriculture Specialists in Louisville
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted two giant African snails at the Louisville Port of Entry on May 18.
One Night of Dangerous Drugs Seized by Cincinnati CBP
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
On May 17, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati intercepted four shipments containing Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Ketamine. The shipments were from Colombia, Dominican Republic, and the United Kingdom, and were heading to residential addresses in California, New York, Michigan, and the United Kingdom.
CBP Issues Tips as Caribbean Summer Travel Starts
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Agency reiterates prohibition on pork related products from the Dominican Republic due to African Swine Fever
CBP Arrests Two Fugitives from Justice Over Weekend
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge and Rainbow border crossings, had two encounters with United States citizens who were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.
17 notices published in week ending May 13 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 28, 2023
There were 17 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending May 13, according to the Federal Register.
Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
By Homeland Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Secret Service hosted visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from theAtlanta Police Department,Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department,Chicago Police Department,Miami-Dade Police Department,Milwaukee Police Department, Philadelphia ...
Biden-Harris Administration Response Continues in Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with Whole Community Support of Federal Efforts Following Impacts from Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Federal funding under President Biden’s major disaster declaration for Guam will help the territory recover from Typhoon Mawar as damage assessments are ongoing to determine the scope of damage from the disaster. The impacted areas continue to experience power outages, water service disruptions and communications are intermittent. Anyone trying to reach friends or relatives should remain patient as outages are being restored.
The Long Blue Line: Evidence suggests the Midgetts actually were Mighty!
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
In 1974, Nell Wise Wechter put to paper what had been known by the locals on the Outer Banks for decades: the Midgett family was mighty. Wechter, previously known for young adult novels, strayed from her usual genre by writing The Mighty Midgetts of Chicamacomico about the three Midgett keepers at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station: Little Bannister Midgett, John Allen Midgett, and Levene Midgett.
Congratulations, Coast Guard Academy Class of 2023
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Class of 2023 arrived at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on July 1, 2019, just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, these 247 graduates are heading out to Coast Guard units across the nation to serve as the future leaders of the service.