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Coral Gables Resident Pled Guilty to Wire Fraud in Connection with Hurricane Relief Efforts for Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: A South Florida resident pleaded guilty yesterday to wire fraud, in connection with purported hurricane relief aid for Puerto Rico.
Local Businessman Sentenced for Credit Card Fraud and ID Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas The owner of American Auto Pros in Corpus Christi has been ordered to federal prison after admitting he used numerous credit card accounts belonging to others in order to obtain things of value without authorization, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Antonio Arteaga, 38, of Corpus Christi, pleaded guilty Nov. 2, 2017, to one count of credit card fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.
Secret Service Hosts Cyber Storm VI National Exercise
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 16, 2018
News Release: Rapidly advancing technology is changing peoples lives in all sorts of ways but, unfortunately, not all of it is good. As we depend more and more on information technology, new vulnerabilities emerge. That is why the U.S. Secret Service hosted Cyber Storm VI this week.
U.S. Secret Service Names Kelli Lewis As Laboratory Director of Forensic Services Division
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 12, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C) The U.S. Secret Service has announced Kelli Lewis as the agencys new Laboratory Director of the Forensic Services Division, a division of the Office of Investigations. Ms. Lewis brings 13 years of practical application and leadership experience to the Secret Service.
U.S. Secret Service Partners With Private Sector in 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 10, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today, Verizon released their comprehensive 11th installment of the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). The U.S. Secret Service is again proud to have collaborated with our private industry, academic and law enforcement partners through Verizon on this very important and informative annual investigative report.
Co-Conspirators Plead Guilty to Tax Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: United States Attorney Charles E. Peeler announces that Belinda Harris, age 33, of Valdosta, GA; Cynthia Clarkston, age 38, of Valdosta, GA; and Susie Hall Sherman, age 46, formerly of Valdosta, GA, all entered guilty pleas in U.S. District Court April 4, 2018 before Senior District Court Judge Hugh ...
North Miami Resident Sentenced to Twelve Years in Prison for $1.8 Million Automobile Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 9, 2018
News Release: Following his conviction at trial, a North Miami resident was sentenced today to 12 years in prison for his participation in an elaborate automobile fraud scheme that netted over $1.8 million.
Buffalo Woman Sentenced for Access Device Fraud and Aggravated I-D Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 5, 2018
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Teria Baker, also known as Tiara Baker, 25, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit access device fraud and aggravated identity theft, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to 34 months in prison. The defendant was also ordered to pay approximately $143,000 in restitution.
New Orleans Resident Sentenced to 30 Months for Possessing 282 Counterfeit Credit/Debit Cards
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 5, 2018
News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that a New Orleans man was sentenced Tuesday to two and a half years in prison for possessing 282 counterfeited credit/debit cards.
President Donald J. Trump Signs H.R. 3731 the Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) President Donald J. Trump signed H.R. 3731 - the Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018 - on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph D. "Tex" Alles joined President Trump in the White House Oval Office to witness the signing of H.R. 3731.
Secret Service Swears In New Uniformed Division Chief Sullivan Becomes 20th to Lead Division
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 2, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today, Thomas J. Sullivan was officially recognized as the 20th Chief of the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division in a formal Assumption of Command Ceremony.
Secret Service Response to Reports Director Alles Sought to Terminate Protection of First Family Members
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Over the course of the last two days, several media outlets have published articles regarding Ronald Kesslers soon to be published book, "The Trump White House: Changing Rules of the Game." These outlets are reporting Kessler alleges Secret Service Director Randolph Alles advocated for the agency to withdraw protection from members of the First Family. This allegation is unequivocally false.
Secret Service Director's Award Ceremony
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2018
News Release: (Washington D.C.) Today, the United States Secret Service honored 120 of its employees during
Jason Massengill Sentenced to Over Three Years for Role in Counterfeiting Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2018
News Release: GREENEVILLE, Tenn. On March 22, 2018, Jason Massengill, 39, of Kingsport, Tennessee, was sentenced to serve 37 months in federal prison by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer, U.S. District Judge, for his role in a conspiracy to produce counterfeit obligations of the United States with intent to defraud the government.
Sharing the Knowledge: Secret Service Agents Share Dignitary Protection Skills With Local Police
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) hosted law enforcement professionals from 19 states for an intensive Dignitary Protection Seminar, March 12 -16.
Secret Service Investigation Leads to Arrest of Four Individuals Charged With Fraudulent Fundraising Efforts for Wounded Warrior Military Veterans
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2018
News Release: CLARK COUNTY, INDIANA A Secret Service investigation has led to federal charges today against four individuals who are alleged to have stolen over $125,000 in an elaborate fraud scheme posing as fundraisers for Americas veterans and their families.
Buffalo Woman Sentenced for Use of Fraudulently Obtained Credit Card
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2018
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Tamika Favors, 35, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of misdemeanor bank larceny, was sentenced by U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy, to a two year term of probation, and ordered to pay $8,000 in restitution.
Charlotte Man Sentenced for Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 15, 2018
News Release: Columbia, South Carolina ---- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Stanley Fard Harper, age 33, of Charlotte, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for committing Aggravated Identity Theft, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, 1028A. United States District Judge J. Michelle Childs, of Columbia, also ordered Harper to pay over $57,000 in restitution to various financial institutions.
O.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Charge and Admits Defrauding Victims of Three Investment Schemes Out of $6.8 Million
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 15, 2018
News Release: SANTA ANA, California A Laguna Beach man has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge and admitted that he stole $6.8 million from victims of three investment fraud schemes.
Three Men Indicted for Conspiracy Involving Passing $20,000 Worth of Counterfeit $50 Bills at Dozens of Stores Across Northeast Ohio
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 15, 2018
News Release: Three men were indicted in federal court for their roles in a counterfeiting conspiracy in which they passed more than $20,000 in counterfeit currency in nearly three dozen stores throughout Northeast Ohio, U.S. Attorney Justin E. Herdman said.