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Fourth Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Multi-Million Dollar Gas Pump Skimming Scheme

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.


Lexington County Man Sentenced to 23 Years on Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor

News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C - Christopher Michael Alexander, 32, of Gilbert, South Carolina, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity, to be followed by a lifetime of supervision and registration as a sex offender.


Safety Zone; Marathon July 4th Fireworks, Marathon, FL discussed on June 28 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department publishes notice on June 28

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Four Arrested for Tractor-Trailer Smuggling Incident that Resulted in 53 Deaths

News Release: Four Mexican nationals were arrested yesterday in San Antonio, Houston, and Marshall, Texas, for their alleged roles in a tractor-trailer smuggling incident that resulted in 53 deceased and 11 injured undocumented individuals one year ago today. These arrests were the result of Joint Task Force Alpha ...


Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Reduced Fee on June 28

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Safety Zone; Key West July 4th Fireworks, Key West, FL discussed on June 28 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Notice of Appeal or Motion discussed on June 28 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Video News Release: Secretary Mayorkas Calls for Extension and Expansion of Counter-UAS (Drone) Authorities

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released a video package for broadcast including comments from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the need for Congress to reauthorize and expand DHS's Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) authorities. The comments and B-roll, from a C-UAS Demonstration Day held at DHS Headquarters recently, speak to the potential threats posed when UAS (or drones) are misused or flown nefariously.


Interstate Identity Thief Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft

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.


TSA prepared at COS for busy Fourth of July holiday and summer travel season; TSA Cares program and local TSA PreCheck enrollment

Release: COLORADO SPRINGS - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through security checkpoints at Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and at airports nationwide this summer, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic volumes. With sustained high passenger volumes, officials with TSA are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared every step of the air travel experience.



Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Fireworks Events on June 28

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans

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


Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX discussed on June 27 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records discussed on June 27 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a six page notice on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Temporary Roof Repair Still Available, Apply by June 30

News Release: The RISEUP program, a collaboration between The U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mayor’s Council of Guam, continues to help temporarily repair metal roofs damaged by Typhoon Mawar. The deadline to enroll for this free service is June 30, 2023.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Great Egg Harbor Bay, Ocean City, NJ on June 27

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth-City of Bayfield 4th of July Fireworks Display on June 27

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FEMA Specialists to Offer Rebuilding Tips in McClain County

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach Specialists will be available at Ace Hardware and Garden Center in Blanchard and Rock Hollow Garden & Hardware in Newcastle to offer information to Oklahomans with damage from the April 19-20 tornadoes, straight-line winds and severe storms.