Assistant U. S. Attorney Melanie K. Pierson (619) 546-7976 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – May 27, 2021 SAN DIEGO – Selene Barraza of Visalia, California, was convicted by a federal jury …
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Twenty-Three Gang Members Charged in Crackdown on South Bay Heroin, Methamphetamine and Firearms Traffickers
Assistant U. S. Attorneys Matthew J. Sutton (619) 546-8941 and Adam Gordon (619) 546-6720 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – May 27, 2021 SAN DIEGO – Eleven federal indictments unsealed in San …
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Fresno Woman Charged with COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Benefits Fraud
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury brought a six-count indictment against Cecilia Aquino, 34, of Fresno, today charging her with mail fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for …
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FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Angelo Joseph Fernandez, 41, of Fresno, charging him with being a felon in possession of ammunition, Acting …
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Arkansas Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Benefits Fraud
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Deborah Shannell Hollimon, 44, of West Memphis, Arkansas, pleaded guilty today to committing mail fraud in connection with California state unemployment insurance benefits, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip …
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OCOTILLO, CALIFORNIA – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a previously deported Paisas gang member Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at about 12:30 p.m., when agents assigned …
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IMPERIAL, CALIFORNIA – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested three undocumented individuals in the past four days with prior convictions for sex crimes. The first incident …
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CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a undocumented individual with a prior conviction for a sexual offense over the weekend. An undocumented individual was …
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Turlock Man Charged with Possessing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
FRESNO, Calif. — On April 1, a federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment against Salvador Vega Rendon Jr., 28, of Turlock, charging him with possession with intent to distribute …
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Local Firm and Owner Plead Guilty to Illegal Importation, Sale and Mailing of Badges Marketed as COVID-19 Killer
Assistant U. S. Attorney Melanie K. Pierson (619) 546-7976 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – May 25, 2021 SAN DIEGO – A San Diego firm and its owner pleaded guilty in federal …
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Mass shooting at San Jose transportation hub, multiple people dead, shot
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesMultiple victims and multiple casualties have been reported at a San Jose light rail transportation hub. The suspect in the shooting is dead, police said and public safety is no …
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CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA — San Diego Sector U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a man on Wednesday with more than 70 pounds of cocaine hidden in his vehicle. At approximately 12:30 p.m., …
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Release Date: May 24, 2021 OCOTILLO, CALIFORNIA – U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector successfully rescued two individuals Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at about 3:50 p.m., when El Centro Sector received …
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Release Date: May 24, 2021 SALTON CITY, CALIFORNIA – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man traveling northbound on Highway 86 attempting to smuggle methamphetamine Saturday evening. The incident occurred at …
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Agents Discover Nine Individuals Dangerously Concealed Inside a Utility Cargo Box Compartment
SALTON CITY, CALIFORNIA – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents prevented a man from smuggling a group of ten undocumented individuals Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m., when a man …
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Local teens among top winners at 2021 Regeneron science competition
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. ]- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Society for Science (the Society) announced that Michelle Hua, 16, of Troy, Michigan, won the $75,000 top award in the 2021 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF), the world’s largest global high school …
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1,100-pound meth shipment hidden in watermelon shipment caught at border
OTAY MESA, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility discovered more than 1,100 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of watermelons. This …
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Pregnant mom, bystander shot dead in crossfire during eight-woman gunfight
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesHEMET, CA – A mom who was an innocent bystander in a gunfight between eight women was shot dead in Hemet Tuesday evening. Police here said that just before 6 …
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MONTGOMERY CO, PA – Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Lower Providence Township Police Chief Michael Jackson announce the arrest of Junine Garnett, 21, of Norristown, for multiple …
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SALTON SEA, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seized methamphetamine, fentanyl pills and recovered a stolen vehicle Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m., when a 25-year-old woman, United …
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Fugitive murder suspect arrested after crossing border
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPLASTER CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man with an active warrant for homicide during a smuggling event Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at about 3:51 p.m., when agents …
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One ton of meth discovered in medical shipment at San Diego border crossing
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesSAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized close to 2,500 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in a shipment of medical supplies. On Saturday, …
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YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Wellton station intercepted a smuggling attempt along Interstate 8 Thursday morning. At approximately 9 a.m., agents conducted a vehicle stop …
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Border agents rescue man lost in desert after four days after crossing border illegally
DULZURA, Calif.—U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued a man that had been lost for four days on Wednesday morning. The incident began at approximately 10 a.m. when agents assigned to San …
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AUBURN, CA – Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is a fast casual Hot Dog and BBQ restaurant. More than just your average BBQ, they also have fun dishes like BBQ tacos, …