RGV Agents Seize Narcotics and Interdict Four Smuggling Events

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents disrupted four human smuggling events and encountered two large groups resulting in 257 apprehensions. On April 29, RGV agents working near…

U.S. Marshals Arrest Maine Man Accused of Sex Crimes in South Carolina

Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service, Maine Violent Offender Task Force announce the arrest of Kyle Eaton, 48, of Osborn, Maine. Eaton was wanted by South Carolina authorities on two warrants…

The EU’s New Tech Law Could Threaten Americans’ Speech Online

The EU’s New Tech Law Could Threaten Americans’ Speech Online Ailan Evans on May 2, 2022 The EU’s Digital Services Act, a new law regulating how online platforms moderate content, could incentivize…

“Suicide Squad” admits to trafficking drugs worth over $1.6M

McALLEN, Texas – Three individuals have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import heroin and fentanyl into the United States from Mexico, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Today, Liz Jomayra Diaz-Colon, 23,…

Police Searching for Two Female Suspects Wanted for Wheaton Mall Assault, Bleaching

Gaithersburg, MD – Two females are being sought by the Montgomery County Police Department in connection with an assault that occurred recently at the Wheaton Mall. According to the MCPD, investigations are…

48 Hours, 460 Counterfeit Rolex Watches, $10.1 Million

INDIANAPOLIS–-On April 27 and 29 , U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Indianapolis seized two shipments of Rolex watches deemed to be counterfeit by CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise.…

Coordinated Actions Lead to Rescues in South Florida

PEMBROKE PINES, Florida – Over the weekend, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Miami Sector along with support from U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Coast Guard,…

Biden’s DHS Isn’t Enforcing Vaccine Mandate For Illegal Immigrants: REPORT

Biden’s DHS Isn’t Enforcing Vaccine Mandate For Illegal Immigrants: REPORT Jennie Taer on May 2, 2022 The Biden administration is releasing some migrants without COVID-19 vaccines despite a policy requiring inoculation during…

Bakersfield Resident Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

FRESNO, Calif. — David Delgado Gonzalez, 38, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According…

According to Yelp Reviewers, These Are the Top 5 Diners in the Toms River Area

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey is known for diners. Some are good. Some are bad. Many are just hands down incredible for their options and dishes. Most people have their go-to…

Justice Department Recognizes Human Trafficking Survivor and Advocate from Washington with Special Courage Award

The Office for Victims of Crime, a component of the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs, presented the Special Courage Award to Suamhirs Piraino-Guzman, a human trafficking survivor and advocate residing in…

New CBP Director for Mid-Atlantic Operations Formally Assumes Command

BALTIMORE – Former Baltimore teacher and current Annandale, Va., resident Stephen T. Maloney officially assumed command of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Baltimore Field Office during a time-honored ceremony in Baltimore…

El Paso Area CBP Officers Seize Narcotics and Arrest 17 Fugitives

EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry seized cocaine and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of over $210,000 and arrested…

RGV Agents Assist Injured Motorist

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents provided medical assistance to an injured motorist and disrupted a human smuggling event. On April 28, a Weslaco Border Patrol Station…

Technology Supports RGV Agents

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) agents disrupt two smuggling attempts and encounter three large groups. On April 29, Falfurrias Border Patrol Station (FLF) camera operators observed a suspicious vehicle…

Seven lost migrants rescued in El Paso Sector

EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol Agents from El Paso Sector rescued seven stranded migrants during separate events in the last seven days. The first incident occurred last Thursday, in the…

Fugitive from Mexico Wanted in Connection with the Disappearance of U.S. Citizen, Captured

Alpine, TX – Eiler Cruz-Silva was returned to the Republic of Mexico by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) after an arrest warrant was issued in…

Two Men Indicted in Multi-State Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

BOISE – Two men, working together across the Oregon and Idaho border were indicted on federal charges on Tuesday April 26, 2022. According to court records, Daniel DeLafuente Sosa III, 39, of Ontario,…

Informational: Federal Court arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The…

“Eye in the sky” results in conviction for human smuggler

McALLEN, Texas – A federal jury has convicted a 36-year-old Mexican citizen illegally residing in Port Isabel for conspiracy and transporting aliens within the country, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. The…

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