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Eagles Act Introduced Would Expand Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 15, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON On Feb. 14, 2019, the EAGLES Act of 2019 was introduced by a bi-partisan group of Senators to include Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Doug Jones (D-AL), Rick Scott (R- FL), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Cory Gardner (R-CO). The EAGLES Act would reauthorize and expand the Secret Services National Threat Assessment Centers ability to conduct additional research and training to prevent targeted violence.
Federal Court Sentences California-Based Drug Trafficking Head To Years In Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 14, 2019
News Release: A federal jury convicted Castro in October 2018. He was the lead defendant of a 20-defendant drug conspiracy that began in 2013 and continued until all defendants were arrested in 2017. Chief United States District Judge Robert J. Jonker handed down the sentence.
Ohio Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Sex Crimes Against Minor Girls in Multiple States
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 14, 2019
News Release: Thanks to the hard work of our federal, state and local law enforcement partners, this dangerous predator is off the streets, said U.S. Attorney John Milhiser. We will continue to identify and prosecute those who prey on our children.
Tennessee Man Sentenced to 300 Months for Crossing State Line to Engage in Sex with a Minor
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 13, 2019
News Release: Late last year, Spears admitted that, in October of 2017, he traveled from Tennessee to Franklin County, Kentucky, with the intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor who was less than 12 years old. Spears had posted an internet ad, to which an undercover investigator with the Kentucky Attorney Generals ...
One Romanian National Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy, ATM Skimming and Aggravated ID Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 12, 2019
News Release: Two others plead guilty
Members of Hacker Collective Face Federal Charges for Attacking Computer Systems, Emailing Mass Hoax Bomb and Shooting Threats
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 12, 2019
News Release: The two defendants allegedly are members of the Apophis Squad, a worldwide collective of computer hackers and swatters intent on using the internet to cause chaos. The collective caused disruptions by making threatening phone calls, sending bogus reports of violent school attacks via email, and launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on websites.
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Local Banks
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 11, 2019
News Release: Deshaun A. McGeorge, 27, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge David S. Cercone.
Former Property Manager Sent to Prison for Defrauding Homeowner Associations
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 8, 2019
News Release: White was the President and CEO of Eagle Property Management, Inc., a property management company whose clients included Homeowners Associations throughout the metropolitan area. In 2005, ownership transferred to Whites daughter and the company began operating as EPMI. Between January 2010 and May 2014, ...
Shreveport man found guilty for role in check fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $200,000 stolen
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 8, 2019
News Release: Evidence admitted at trial showed that Spann, 41, Phelix K. Williams, 28, and Anthony E. Johnson, 23, all of Shreveport, conspired to cash counterfeit checks using fraudulent identities at banks and retail establishments throughout Louisiana. During the conspiracy, the co-defendants negotiated more than 100 counterfeit checks resulting in nearly $200,000 in illegally obtained proceeds.
Two South Florida Doctors Arrested on Charges of Unlawfully Dispensing Opioids
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 7, 2019
News Release: Ariana Fajardo Orshan, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, George L. Piro, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office, Shimon R. Richmond, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), ...
Massachusetts and New York Men Sentenced on Credit Card Fraud Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 7, 2019
News Release: On Jan. 25, 2019, Chief Judge Jon D. Levy sentenced Trim to 40 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release for using a counterfeit credit card, possessing 15 or more counterfeit credit cards and conspiracy to commit credit card fraud. Trim was also ordered to pay over $23,000 in restitution.
United States and International Law Enforcement Dismantle Online Organized Crime Ring Operating out of Romania that Victimized Thousands of U.S. Residents
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 7, 2019
News Release: Twelve Foreign Nationals Extradited to the United States
Secret Service Investigation Leads to Indictment
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 7, 2019
News Release: Criminals Use Popular Online Auction Sites To Steal Millions
Tyler County woman indicted on threat charges
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 5, 2019
News Release: Henthorn, age 25, was indicted on three counts of Threatening to Kill the President of the United States. Henthorn is accused of threatening on Facebook and elsewhere to kill President Donald Trump in January 2019 in Tyler County.
Federal Jury Convicts in Multi-Million-Dollar
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 5, 2019
News Release: According to an 11-count indictment filed on Jan. 16, 2018, Foust was employed by Chesapeake Operating, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Energy Corporation, from April 2002 until September 2011. In July 2011, Foust formed Platinum Express, LLC, which became an approved vendor for Chesapeake ...
Secret Service Issues Tax Season Phishing Alert
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 4, 2019
News Release: Citizens are looking for W-2s, 1099s, and various other financial documents in the hope of minimizing what they owe, or better yet, the possibility of increasing the amount the government owes them. While searching through kitchen drawers and filing cabinets, the Secret Service wants to add one more ...
Former Echo Housing Corporation executive director indicted on three counts of theft
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 4, 2019
News Release: Echo Housing Corporation is a non-profit organization based in Evansville. Echos mission is to create and sustain safe and affordable housing, provide supportive services, and promote community development for homeless men, women, children, and veterans.
Man Sentenced to Prison for Vending Machine Scam
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 1, 2019
News Release: According to court documents, Brendyn J. Andrew, 27, of Gaithersburg, aided by a co-conspirator, used hundreds of stolen credit and debit card accounts to steal more than $150,000. In one part of the fraud scheme, Andrew obtained a full-size snack vending machine and created multiple bogus shell companies ...
Clairton Woman Sentenced in Counterfeit Cash Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 1, 2019
News Release: United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer imposed the sentence on Seleste M. Foster, 25, of Clairton, PA.
The U.S. Secret Service Prepares for the 2019 State of the Union Address
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 1, 2019
News Release: The Secret Service is the lead agency responsible for coordinating security operations for the State of the Union, as it was designated as a National Special Security Event, also known as an NSSE, on Sep. 24, 2018, by Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A NSSE is an event ...