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Local woman stopped with loaded gun at Harrisburg International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: Harrisburg, Pa. A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) stopped a local Pennsylvania resident with a loaded.380 caliber handgun in her carry-on bag at the airport security checkpoint on Sunday, June 4.
Port Access Route Study: The Pacific Coast From Washington to California discussed on June 5 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FEMA May Be Able to Help with Transportation Repairs
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance (ONA) provides financial help after a disaster to cover necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. This may include repair or replacement of a vehicle. You must first apply to FEMA (disasterassistance.gov, FEMA mobile app, 800-621-3362), ...
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 6, 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 6, 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.
FEMA Region 3 Vaccination Center Items on View on Smithsonian’s Website
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - Items from a FEMA Region 3 community vaccination center established and operated in 2021 during the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been added to the permanent online collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Retirement of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tae D. Johnson
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the retirement of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tae D. Johnson
FEMA Approves $4.79 Million for Mosquito Control After Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - FEMA Public Assistance has approved a grant totaling $4,795,332 to reimburse the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for mosquito control expenses after Hurricane Ian.
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 6, 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.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone on June 5
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV discussed on June 5 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on June 5
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens at Guam Community College
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Guam residents who were affected by Typhoon Mawar can now apply for federal disaster assistance and get information on recovery in a Disaster Recovery Center at the Guam Community College.
Virginia man sentenced to 36 years for production of child sexual abuse material after HSI Norfolk investigation
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Norfolk and the Chesapeake Police Department has resulted in a 36-year federal prison sentence for a Virginia man for producing child sexual abuse material. Jonathan Wilson, 35, of Chesapeake, received the lengthy prison sentence June 1 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Norfolk.
Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for McIntosh County, North Dakota and Incorporated Areas on June 5
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Las Vegas Claims Office Moves to Permanent Location
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Las Vegas Claims Office is moving to its new location at 216 Mills Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701 (in Mills Plaza near the Big R and Family Dollar) and will be open for business beginning Wednesday June 7, 2023.
FEMA Inspections Have Begun in Guam
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: If you applied with FEMA and have damages caused by Typhoon Mawar to your home or personal property, a FEMA inspector will contact you.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Pfluger Announces Hearing on Transnational Criminal Organizations
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) announced a hearing next Wednesday, June 7, at 2:00 PM ET to examine the threats posed to the U.S. homeland by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).
Higgins to Lead Subcommittee Hearing on Biden Admin’s Failure to Prepare for the End of Title 42
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6 at 2:00 PM ET, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement will hold a hearing, led by Chairman Clay Higgins (R-LA), to examine the Biden administration’s failure to prepare for the end of Title 42 on May 11.DETAILS: WHAT: A Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement hearing entitled, “Examining DHS’ Failure to Prepare for the Termination of Title 42.” DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 TIME: 2:00 PM ET LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building WITNESSES: Benjamine “Carry” Huffman Acting Deputy Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blas Nuñez-Neto Assistant Secretary for Border and Immigration Policy, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and must RSVP by Monday, June 5 at 6pm ET.
TOMORROW AT 2PM: Pfluger to Lead Subcommittee Hearing on Transnational Criminal Organizations
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7 at 2:00 PM ET, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, led by Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX), will hold a hearing to examine the threats posed to the U.S. homeland by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).