News from 2023
FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Sonoma County, Santa Rosa and Windsor
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 5, 2023
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for unincorporated Sonoma County and the City of Santa Rosa and the Town of Windsor. The maps identify revised flood hazards along the Russian River and Mark West Pool and Pruitt creeks their tributaries.
Fourth Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Multi-Million Dollar Gas Pump Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 5, 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.
HSI: Nebraska man sentenced for 'unlawful possession of official U.S. insignia'
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Jason C. Olderbak, 35, of Grand Island has been put on probation, fined and ordered to serve community service for possession of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards. Olderbak purchased the fraudulent cards online in 2021.
60 press releases published in June by House Committee on Homeland Security
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 5, 2023
There were 60 press releases published by the House Committee on Homeland Security in June.
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 | Jul 5, 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
Interstate Identity Thief Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 5, 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.
DHS-OPO offers new grant application process starting July 5
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 5, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Nuclear Forensics Research Award (NFRA) grant opened on July 5.
Public press releases: United States Secret Service publishes 11 in June
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 5, 2023
There were 11 press releases published by the United States Secret Service in June.
Stay in Touch with FEMA
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - If you applied for FEMA assistance after the Broward County severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, ensure that FEMA has your current contact information. FEMA may need to contact you for additional information.
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of July 17 at King of Prussia
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
Release: KING OF PRUSSIA, PA Residents in the northwest Philadelphia area and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the at AAA office in King of Prussia, Pa., International Airport from July 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center.
Man arrested after TSA stops him with loaded gun at JFK Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
Release: NEW YORK A man was arrested by police at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) yesterday (July 4) after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a loaded handgun in the mans carry-on bag as he entered a security checkpoint. The 9mm handgun was loaded with 10 bullets.
Fourth Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Multi-Million Dollar Gas Pump Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 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.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Hays County, Texas
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Hays County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of July 17 at Harrisburg Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
Release: HARRISBURG, PA Residents in the Pennsylvania state capital and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the at Harrisburg International Airport from July 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center.
Interstate Identity Thief Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 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.
HSI Dallas probe leads to 6-year prison sentence for Texas man guilty of child sexual exploitation
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: DALLAS - A Denton County man was sentenced to six years in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Dallas Special Agent in Charge Lester R. Hayes Jr. and U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs for the Eastern District of Texas on June 30.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight McEwan Fire in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the McEwan Fire burning in Mason County, Washington.
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 | Jul 6, 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
Volunteer Ideas for You and Your Children
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: Summer is here, and if you have children, you may be looking for a way to keep them entertained while out of school. Consider volunteer projects. Volunteering is an opportunity to do something meaningful that can help you to make new friends and learn new skills.
“HONORING CASA DE VENEZUELA ORLANDO'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on June 30
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “HONORING CASA DE VENEZUELA ORLANDO'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY” on June 30.