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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration publishes 568 press releases in June
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 5, 2023
There were 568 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in June.
DHS-DHS grant application closes on Aug. 4
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 5, 2023
Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Management Baseline Assessment Grant (EMBAG) grant opened on July 5.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Tunnel Five Fire in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 4, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Tunnel Five Fire burning in Washington.
Inalåhan Disaster Recovery Center to Close July 5, Help is Still Available
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 4, 2023
News Release: Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense, FEMA and the Village of Inalåhan, will close the Disaster Recovery Center in Inalåhan, but help is still available.
Fourth Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Multi-Million Dollar Gas Pump Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 4, 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.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX on July 3
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 4, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA prevents man from bringing loaded gun through the checkpoint on at Newark Liberty International Airport on the busiest day in the history of TSA
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 4, 2023
Release: NEWARK, N.J. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Newark Liberty International Airport prevented a traveler from bringing a loaded handgun onto his flight on Friday, June 30, on what was a record-setting day at the airport as travelers were flying out of the area ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
$1 Billion in FEMA Public Assistance Supports Florida Recovery from Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 4, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - In nine months since Hurricane Ian struck Florida, FEMA Public Assistance has approved $1 billion in funding for emergency response, debris removal and repair or replacement of public facilities.
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on July 3 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 4, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.