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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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" ...
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 ...
Arkansas Man Admits to Identity Theft and Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 6, 2018
News Release: In his plea, McDonald admitted to possessing personal identifiers for more than 700 individuals and more than 70 counterfeit bank card, credit cards and personal checks with his co-defendant, Brittany Cook. Cook pleaded guilty to the same charge in September and awaits sentencing in December. McDonald ...
Thibodeaux Woman Charged Stealing More Than Half a Million Dollars from Metairie Architect
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 6, 2018
News Release: The indictment alleged that SCHMIDT stole more than $550,000 from a local architectural firm while employed therein as a bookkeeper. The indictment alleged that starting in 2007 and continuing through 2017, through a series of fraudulent activities, SCHMIDT committed the offense. The indictment further ...
Hungarian Nationals Charged with Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 5, 2018
News Release: The bill of information charges DANIEL TANASE, age 39, and GABRIELLA TEKSE, age 31, with one count each of aggravated identity theft. Should they be convicted, they each face a mandatory term of imprisonment of two years, a maximum $250,000.00 fine, and up to one year of supervised release. According ...
All in a Day's Work: U.S. Secret Service Agent and Officer Run Along Estonian President in New York City Marathon
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 4, 2018
News Release: Youre well-trained and are prepared for just about anything. You expect to accompany your assigned protectee wherever they go, whether its an office building, a basketball game, or dinner at a local restaurant. You are briefed on your assignment: President Kersti Kaljulaid of Estonia will be running ...
U.S. Secret Service Director Alles Receives Leadership Award
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 2, 2018
News Release: I want to take the opportunity to thank the hard-working men and women of the United States Secret Service, they are the true un-sung heroes, said Director Alles at the ceremony.