Large Numbers of Migrants Encountered in Brownsville, Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Fort Brown Border Patrol (FTB) station agents encountered several migrant groups totaling 301 in two days. On Dec. 4, FTB agents observed …
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Migrant Convicted of Murder Arrested in the Rio Grande Valley
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector agents arrested two Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members and a migrant previously convicted of murder. On Dec. 2, McAllen …
Border Patrol Agents Find Missing Child
Del Rio, Texas – A missing juvenile migrant was discovered by U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector. On Nov 30, Del Rio …
Agents Arrest a U.S. Citizen Attempting to Smuggle Meth
SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen accused of smuggling methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint Thursday morning. …
Philadelphia police searching for missing man
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 48-year-old Missing Person Kim Hill. He was last seen on Sunday, …
Suspects sought in Philadelphia’s Sunday night double homicide
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in the identification of this vehicle and its occupants that were involved …
Customs officers find fentanyl hidden inside dolls in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky— Christmas came early for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Louisville Port of Entry. In just this past week, November …
Press Release from the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – In conjunction with a press release issued today by the Department of Justice regarding the Fourth Annual Money Mule Initiative, the …
Teens, armed with gun punch and beat man in Market Street bathroom
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Thursday, December 2, 2021, at approx. 1:25pm, the victim, a 70-year-old-male, was inside 901 Market Street entering the ground level bathroom …
Do you know him? He’s wanted for burglary in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On November 28, 2021, at 4:56 am, an unknown black male gained entry to the complainant’s residence located on the 12xx block …
15-year-old girl missing in Philly
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Missing Juvenile E-nyah Dodson-Tate of the 4500 block of North Smedley Street. E-nyah was …
12-year-old girl reported missing Friday in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Missing Juvenile Hajar Ponzo of the 6000 block of Angora Terrace. Hajar was last …
13-year-old girl missing since Sunday in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Missing Juvenile Alana Dicecco of the 2000 block of Frankford Avenue. Alana was last …
Democrat bill to allow ‘dry needling’ in New Jersey passes Senate vote
TRENTON – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Nellie Pou that would allow certain physical therapists to perform “dry needling” as intervention treatment on …
Jersey Democrat bill to expand NJ Workability Program passes vote
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Fred Madden and Senate President Steve Sweeney that would revise the eligibility requirements for the NJ Workability Program and the …
Phil Murphy pounces on the opportunity to push more gun control in light of Michigan school shooting
TRENTON, NJ – Senate Republicans Steve Oroho and Mike Testa chided Governor Phil Murphy for his assault on gun rights during a morning press event …
US-Brazil coordination leads to takedown of significant human smuggling ring
Investigative efforts by Brazilian Federal Police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), in concert with the U.S. Department of Justice’s …
ICE HSI Casa Grande investigation sends smugglers to prison
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – A Phoenix area man was sentenced Wednesday to 37 months in prison for attempting to smuggle ammunition from the United States …
HSI partners with State Attorney General’s office in child exploitation investigation resulting in conviction and lengthy federal prison sentence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Kentucky man will serve 32 years in federal prison after being sentenced on Monday for production, attempted production, distribution, and possession …
Partner Agencies Assist Border Patrol in Arrest of 30
EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and local law enforcement partners work together to disrupt human smuggling. On Dec. 1, at …
ATTENTION Holiday Shoppers: CBP Just Seized Over $30 Million Worth of Fake Designer Products
CBP Officers at the LA/Long Beach Seaport seized more than 13,500 Counterfeit Products in a Shipment arriving from China LOS ANGELES— U.S. Customs and Border …
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jeffery Gross to the Florida Building Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jeffery Gross to the Florida Building Commission. Jeffery Gross Gross, of Hollywood, is a Professional …
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Maria Alba-Quesada to the Council for Early Grade Success
ALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Maria Alba-Quesada to the Council for Early Grade Success. Maria Alba-Quesada Alba-Quesada, of Homestead, is …
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Anthony George, Susan Caron, Joe Conrado, Milo Thornton and Melissa Kindell to the Indian River …
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Katherine Cole to the St. Petersburg College District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Katherine Cole to the St. Petersburg College District Board of Trustees. Katherine Cole Cole, …
MEMO:Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former U.S. Congresswoman Carrie Meek
TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Chair of County Commission, Miami-Dade …
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces $12 Million to Expand Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Services for First Responders
TAMPA, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced $12 million in funding to expand peer-to-peer mental health services available for first responders through the …
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Five Judicial Appointments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces five judicial appointments, one to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, …
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Military Budget Proposal to Guard Florida’s Future
PENSACOLA, Fla – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $100 million in funding proposals to support Florida’s National Guard and establish the Florida State …
First Lady Casey DeSantis and Junior Rangers Madison and Mason DeSantis Join DEP at Florida Caverns State Park for Continued Hurricane Michael Recovery Efforts
MARIANNA, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Junior Rangers Madison and Mason DeSantis joined Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton …
Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Sweeping Pay Increases for State Law Enforcement Officers, $1,000 Bonuses for First Responders and $5,000 to Support State and Local Level Recruitment Efforts
ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $400 million in new funding proposals to increase the salaries of Florida’s state law enforcement officers, correctional …
Elderly man reported missing in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 76-year-old Endangered Missing Person David Sommer. He was last seen on Friday, December 3rd, …
Missing endangered man reported in Philly
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 58-year-old Endangered Missing Person Helder Ferreira. He was last seen on Monday, November 1st, …
12-year-old reported missing Wednesday in Phildalphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Missing Juvenile Joseph Durham. Joseph was last seen Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 5:45 pm …
Police searching for missing elderly Philadelphia man
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Missing Person Earl Rowland. Mr. Rowland was last seen on the 66xx N 17th Street …
Suspect wanted in 4th Street burglary
Philadelphia, PA – On November 27, 2021, at approximately 4:00 AM, an unknown male was captured on surveillance video approaching the Queen Village Market located …
Motorcycle thieves sought in Philadelphia theft
On October 25, 2021, at approximately 6:15 PM, the 2 unknown males were captured on surveillance video exiting the parking garage area of 777 S. …
Border Patrol Now Reports Encountering Migrants from Around the World
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector’s Eagle Pass Station arrested six Eritrean nationals after they illegally entered the …
Police release name of man found murdered in Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating the homicide that occurred in the 12000 …
14-year-old girl missing since Saturday in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Missing Juvenile Machia Meyers. Machia was last seen Saturday, November 27, 2021, at her residence …
12-year-old girl reported missing since Sunday in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Missing Juvenile Soraya Mathieu. Soraya was last seen by her mother on Sunday, November 28, …
Missing Juvenile – Sabira Aliyeva – From the 7th District
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old Missing Juvenile Sabira Aliyeva. She was last seen at 2:00 A.M., on Saturday, …
Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain Pleads Guilty to Soliciting and Receiving Bribes Involving Contract for Privatization of Work Release Program in St. Tammany Parish
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that former long-time St. Tammany Parish Sheriff RODNEY J. STRAIN (a/k/a Jack Strain), age 56, from …
IPR Center, Europol make Cyber Monday shopping safer; seize $3 million in counterfeit goods
WASHINGTON – Through the ongoing international Operation “In Our Sites,” the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) and Europol seized or shut down …
ICE HSI investigation results in prison sentence and restitution for international hacking group members who stole millions in cryptocurrency
DETROIT – A sixth member of an international hacking group known to its members as “The Community” was sentenced yesterday in connection with a multi-million-dollar …
Human trafficking, forced labor charges are first under ICE’s new labor exploitation program focusing on abusive employers
WASHINGTON – A newly unsealed indictment charging 24 individuals with labor trafficking of Mexican and Central American workers under brutal conditions on South Georgia farms …
Las Vegas woman sentenced for distribution of methamphetamine
LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas woman was sentenced on Friday to 84 months in prison – to be followed by four years of supervised …
South Dakota felon charged with possession of a firearm following ICE HSI investigation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – An eastern South Dakota man pleaded not guilty Nov. 22, to charges of his being a felon in possession of a …
Restaurant owner sentenced to federal prison for harboring undocumented workers and tax fraud following HSI investigation
Nashville, Tenn. — The majority owner of the New China Buffet and Grill in Clarksville, Tennessee, used as an employment site for undocumented workers, was …
RGV Agents Seize Multiple Smuggling Vehicles
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents seized three vehicles suspected of being used for human smuggling. The agents’ quick action prevented …