News from 2023
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.
Coast Guard seeks volunteers for 2023 National Jamboree hosted by Scouts BSA
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Coast Guard is looking for volunteers to share their skills and experiences with future leaders during the 2023 National Jamboree hosted by Scouts BSA, July 19-28 at the Bechtel Summit Reserve in Beckley, West Virginia.
Motorcycle safety month
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The sun’s out, the birds are chirping, and the weather is the peak of perfection. This is the ideal time of year for motorcycle riding, and many riders are pulling their bikes out of the garage to get back on the road to enjoy it.
“The impact we have globally and in our communities” - Why CPO Gentry serves at sea
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Name: Chief Petty Officer William Cody Gentry
TSA is prepared for the expected increase in summer travel from Syracuse Hancock International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Syracuse Hancock International Airport and airports nationwide.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) - 2022 Airport of the Year
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recognized St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) as the 2022 Airport of the Year in the small to medium sized airports category. This recognition is part of the annual TSA Honorary Awards. To win this award, PIE had to compete with 333 airports of similar size.
TSA is prepared for high travel volumes this Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Agency announces new benefit to TSA PreCheck® membership and continues to deploy checkpoint technology to improve security effectiveness, efficiency and the passenger experience
TSA officers prevent two travelers from bringing loaded guns onto their flights on Sunday
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) prevented two out-of-state travelers from bringing their loaded handguns onto their flights on Sunday, May 21.
TSA is prepared for the expected increase in summer travel from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Buffalo Niagara International Airport and airports nationwide.
TSA stops gun at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Sunday.
TSA officers at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport discover firearm in carry-on luggage
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) kept a male traveler from bringing a loaded firearm onto an aircraft this morning. The firearm was discovered during routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the airport’s security checkpoint.
TSA officers prevent Maryland man from carrying loaded gun onto flight at Washington Dulles International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a Frederick County, Md., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto a flight on Monday, May 22. The 9mm handgun was loaded with four bullets.
TSA partnering with WorkSource to recruit security screening officers to work at PDX
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has two recruitment events scheduled for this week to hire security screening officers to work at Portland International Airport (PDX
TSA expecting higher passenger volumes at Burlington International this summer
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Burlington International Airport (BTV) is prepared for a very busy summer travel season. TSA anticipates that daily average summer passenger volumes at BTV will match and probably exceed those of last year.