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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 3, 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.
Man caught with loaded gun at Rochester International Airport security checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. A Wayne County, N.Y., man was stopped by security officers at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport yesterday (June 1) when they detected a handgun in the mans carry-on bag at the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) security checkpoint. The.380 caliber gun was loaded with six bullets, including one in the chamber.
Advanced Imaging Technology installed at Pellston Regional Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
Release: PELLSTON, Michigan A state-of-the-art Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) system has been installed at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Pellston Regional Airport (PLN).
Get Ready NOW: Hurricane Season Starts Today
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - As hurricane season officially begins today, it is crucial for residents to prepare themselves and their families for potential storms. While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near-normal hurricane season this year, with the potential for 12-17 named storms, it only takes one storm to disrupt the lives of individuals, families, and businesses.
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 3, 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.
2 Nigerian nationals plead guilty to fraud scheme involving elderly US victims after HSI Tucson investigation
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Two Nigerian nationals who were extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom pleaded guilty to operating a transnational inheritance fraud scheme in May after a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tucson investigation involving the Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 3, 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.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Guam’s Major Disaster Declaration Authorizing Additional Federal Assistance to Help Individuals and Families Jumpstart Recovery Following Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
President Biden amended the Major Disaster Declaration for Guam on Sunday, authorizing additional federal assistance to disaster survivors to help aid in their recovery from Typhoon Mawar. Survivors who are uninsured or underinsured can register for assistance that may include funding to repair or replace their homes, temporary housing, access to low-interest loans or other programs to help them jumpstart their recovery.
FEMA Coordinates with Network of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster to Provide Support and Humanitarian Aid Following Impacts from Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Crews continue to work to restore electricity and water service in the affected areas, with more than 65% of Guam’s substations being restored and more than 70% of power restored in areas of Rota of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Feeding and bottled water operations continue as needed and requested by the territory and the commonwealth officials.
Biden-Harris Administration Response Continues in Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with Whole Community Support of Federal Efforts Following Impacts from Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Federal funding under President Biden’s major disaster declaration for Guam will help the territory recover from Typhoon Mawar as damage assessments are ongoing to determine the scope of damage from the disaster. The impacted areas continue to experience power outages, water service disruptions and communications are intermittent. Anyone trying to reach friends or relatives should remain patient as outages are being restored.
Broward County Disaster Recovery Centers Open Modified Schedule on Memorial Day
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices and Helpline Closed Monday in Observance of Memorial Day
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices in Mora, Las Vegas and Santa Fe will be closed on Monday May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.
Biden-Harris Administration, Whole Community Respond to Support Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Following Impacts from Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
President Biden granted a major disaster declaration for Guam on Thursday, which unlocks additional FEMA funding to help the territory respond to and recover from Typhoon Mawar. The disaster declaration allows for federal funding to be available for emergency protective measures to help eliminate threats to public health and safety.
Two-Month Recovery Snapshot: More Than 3,500 Households Helped, More Than $28 Million in Support
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Two months after tornadoes and severe storms hit communities across Mississippi, FEMA has helped more than 3,500 households with disaster assistance (as of May 26, 2023):
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Guam
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the territory of Guam to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning on May 22, 2023, and continuing.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storm and flooding March 11-16, 2023.
Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers Operating in Broward County Extend the Stops
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
Disaster Recovery Centers Closed Memorial Day Weekend
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
All Disaster Recovery Centers in Indiana will be closed Memorial Day weekend, May 27 – 29. They will reopen Tuesday, May 30, with their normal hours.
FEMA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program in Oregon
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
FEMA reopened the comment period for an additional 32 days of public input on proposed changes to the implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Oregon. These changes may have significant impacts on Oregon communities, individuals, and businesses that intend on developing in the floodplain. FEMA encourages participation during the comment period.
Disaster Recovery Centers Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers in Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties will be closed Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day. All locations will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 30.