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19-Year-Old Woman Charged for Assaulting TSA Officers
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. MaKiah Cherae Coleman, 19, of Glendale, Arizona, was indicted on May 17, 2023, by a federal grand jury in Phoenix. The six-count indictment included three counts of assault on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and three counts of Interference with Airport Security Screening Personnel.
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 | Jun 3, 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.
Man caught with loaded gun at Rochester International Airport security checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. A Wayne County, N.Y., man was stopped by security officers at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport yesterday (June 1) when they detected a handgun in the mans carry-on bag at the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) security checkpoint. The.380 caliber gun was loaded with six bullets, including one in the chamber.
Advanced Imaging Technology installed at Pellston Regional Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
Release: PELLSTON, Michigan A state-of-the-art Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) system has been installed at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Pellston Regional Airport (PLN).
Dozens sentenced for their roles in Atlanta-based fraud and money laundering operation that stole over $30 million from individuals and companies
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA More than three dozen individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a large-scale fraud and money laundering operation that targeted individuals, corporations, and financial institutions throughout the United States. The defendants used business email compromise schemes, romance fraud scams, and retirement account scams, among other frauds, to steal more than $30 million from numerous victims.
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 3, 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.
TSA prepared for summer travel season at Roanoke-Blacksburg and Lynchburg Regional Airports
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for summer travel in and out of Roanoke-Blacksburg and Lynchburg Regional Airports.
TSA officers prevent Virginia man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Norfolk International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Dumfries, Va., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight on Saturday, May 27. The 9mm gun was loaded with 15 bullets.
TSA officers prevent man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Reagan National Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
A Florida man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport yesterday (May 29) when they detected a handgun in the man’s carry-on bag. The .380 caliber gun was loaded with six bullets.
TSA urges passengers to arrive early, pack smart as high travel volumes expected after Indy 500
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Indianapolis 500 is only days away, and the influx of visitors will result in an exceptionally busy Monday at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) security checkpoints. To expedite the screening process, passengers are encouraged to arrive two hours before their departure time and keep prohibited items, including firearms, out of their carry-on bags.
Become a federal employee with the TSA at Orlando International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on June 2-3, 2023 to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Orlando International Airport (MCO.)
Local man caught with loaded gun by TSA at Pittsburgh Airport checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
A Pittsburgh, Pa., man was prevented from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday, Thursday, May 25, when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport detected his handgun in the man’s carry-on bag. The 9mm gun was loaded with 17 bullets.
TSA is prepared for the expected increase in summer travel volume from Albany International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 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 Albany International Airport and airports nationwide.
TSA at Atlantic City International Airport installs two new technologies that enhance checkpoint screening capabilities
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed two new technologies that enhance screening capabilities of travelers and their belongings at the Atlantic City International Airport security checkpoint. New credential authentication technology (CAT) units and four computed tomography scanners are now in use at the airport’s checkpoint.
TSA seeing high passenger volumes at Boston Logan International Airport and expects a busy summer
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is preparing for a busy summer. On the busiest days at BOS, TSA officers have been screening around 67,400 people a day. On April 14, 2023, TSA officers screened more than 71,500 people. TSA anticipates seeing 70k plus passengers at times throughout the summer at BOS, so passengers should be prepared for large crowds during peak travel times.
TSA recognizes officer from Boise Airport for rescues on Boise River
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recognized a local TSA officer who works at Boise Airport (BOI) for his heroic actions last summer when he helped rescue three people in distress who were floating the Boise River.
TSA officers prevent man from bringing a gun onto flight at Westchester County Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Westchester County Airport prevented a Hamilton County, N.Y., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday, May 30. The man’s .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six bullets. Local police also found the man, a resident of Long Lake, N.Y., to be in possession of multiple credit cards, each with a different name on them when they arrested him on weapons charges.
TSA offers advice to air travelers departing Boise Airport for Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through security checkpoints at Boise Airport (BOI) and at airports nationwide during Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic volumes. With high passenger volumes, officials with TSA and BOI are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared for the air travel experience.
Finding Common Ground for Disaster Response
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: Sustained rains and flooding in California, tornado outbreaks in the Midwest and southern states, wildfires across several U.S. regions-the first half of the year has been a wild ride for weather. These events, which we tend to classify into “disaster seasons," are now increasing in frequency and straining...
TSA now accepts mobile IDs in Google Wallet on Android mobile devices, starting with the State of Maryland
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON In collaboration with theState of Maryland and Google, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now accepts Maryland-issued mobile drivers licenses and ID cards in Google Wallet on Android mobile phones at select TSA airport security checkpoints.