Thread: ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Dec. 5, 2014

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12/08/2014

ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Dec. 5, 2014

Dec. 2, 2014 – ICE smartphone app leads to arrest of fugitive child predator suspect in Northern Minnesota

A federal fugitive since 2009, who was listed on a smartphone app created by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), made his initial appearance in federal court Dec. 1 after his arrest on charges of sexually exploiting children. Full Story

Dec. 4, 2014 – ICE removes Mexican man wanted for involvement in homicide

A 38-year-old man wanted in Mexico for his involvement in a homicide was removed and handed over to Mexican authorities Dec. 1 by ICE’s Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) officers from El Paso, Texas. Full Story

Dec. 4, 2014 – HSI San Francisco forms special bond with rescued pitbull

An HSI Special Agent based in San Francisco saved the life of a neglected dog during “Project Southbound,” a national anti-gang enforcement operation targeting the Surenos criminal street gang in Clearlake, California. Full Story

Dec. 1, 2014 – HSI-led probe leads to arrest of 2 UK men allegedly linked to pre-release leak of The Expendables 3

Two men from northern England have been arrested by authorities in the United Kingdom after a probe initiated by Los Angeles-based special agents with HSI linked the pair to the pre-release leak earlier this year of The Expendables 3. Full Story

Dec. 2, 2014 – ICE collaborates with industry, international law enforcement agencies to shutdown websites selling counterfeit merchandise

HSI teamed with industry and 24 law enforcement agencies across 18 countries to shutdown 29,684 domain names that were illegally selling counterfeit merchandise online to unsuspecting consumers as part of Project Transatlantic/ Operation In-Our-Sites. Full Story

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F.B.I. Breaking News
12.08.14
Cleveland: Man charged with defrauding investors of $17 million.
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Washington: Man gets two years by threatening member of Congress by phone, e-mail.
12.05.14
Chicago: Futures trader indicted on charges of stealing trade secrets from firm.

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A.T.F. NEWS

• Mexican National Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
  Posted on 12/05/14
  BOISE — Oscar Ayala-Arizmendi, 36, from Guerrero, Mexico, was sentenced today to 12 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Ayala-Arizmendi will be deported at the end of his prison term. U.S. District Chief ...
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• 12/05/14
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• 12/05/14
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U.S. Marshals Service News

U.S. Marshals Holding National Jewelry Sale in San Antonio

December 02, 2014 - The U.S. Marshals Service is selling more than 300 lots of fine jewelry, watches, diamonds, coins and bullion from federal crime cases nationwide in a live and Web simulcast auction Friday at 10:00 am CST at the San Antonio Convention Center (200 East Market Street, Room ... read more

U.S. Marshals Service to Hold Auto Auction in New Mexico

December 02, 2014 - The U.S. Marshals Service will be auctioning 38 vehicles which were seized due to illegal activities. The auction will begin promptly at 10:00am on December 04, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. Detailed photos of the vehicles are available at www.appletowing.com.read more

U.S. Marshals and FBI Arrest Man Accused of Having Sex with Six Year Old

November 24, 2014 - Members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation located and arrested Ronnie Chisholm in Hauula, Hawaii. Chisholm was wanted by the County of Maricopa, Arizona on an arrest warrant for two counts of Sexual Conduct with a Minor and ... read more

High Point Suspect Arrested in Thomasville, North Carolina by U.S. Marshals

November 24, 2014 - This afternoon Jerrick Michael Duncan was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals Joint Fugitive Task Force. On August 15, 2014, warrants were issued by the High Point Police Department for Duncan for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, First Degree Burglary, and Possession of a Firearm ... read more

Update on the Status of Three Individuals Accused of Armed Casino Takeover

November 21, 2014 - Northern Nevada’s U.S. Marshals led fugitive taskforce is actively seeking the whereabouts of Timothy Tofaute and David Dixon. The two men are accused of an armed takeover of the Chukchansi Indian Resort and Casino in Coarsegold, California on October 9, 2014. Brian Auchenbach, who was also ... read more

Suspect Arrested in Sanford, North Carolina by U.S. Marshals

November 21, 2014 - Charles Anthony Cox was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Joint Fugitive Task Force in Sanford, NC. Cox was wanted by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol in Randolph County for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Fleeing to Elude, and numerous other traffic violations read more

Alleged Child Abuse Suspect Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Lexington, North Carolina

November 21, 2014 - Anthony Christifor Neil was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Joint Fugitive Task Force. Neil was wanted by the Winston Salem Police Department for Felony Child Abuse. According to the warrant, Neil willfully inflicted serious bodily injury to his 18 day old juvenile son which resulted in ... read more

Self-Proclaimed Pastor Now One of U.S. Marshals' 15 Most Wanted

November 20, 2014 - 15 Most Wanted Addition - A self-proclaimed pastor’s life on the run as a fugitive just got a little harder today after the U.S. Marshals Service added him to its 15 Most Wanted fugitive list. Victor Arden Barnard is wanted by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office ...read more

U.S. Marshals Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect

November 20, 2014 - U.S. Marshal Robert W. Mathieson announces the capture of Dominique Griffin. Griffin was wanted by the Portsmouth Police Department for Attempted Murder and firearm by felon. These charges stemmed from an incident at the Wawa on Victory Boulevard in the City of Portsmouth. read more

U.S. Marshals Task Force Tracks Down Toledo Rape Suspect

November 20, 2014 - The U.S. Marshal led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Levelle Booth. Booth was wanted by the Toledo Police Department and the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office after being indicted for Rape and Gross Sexual Imposition. read more

Fugitive of the Week Motivated by Media Attention Surrenders

November 20, 2014 - Last evening, this week’s “Fugitive of the Week,” Sandra Egbert, surrendered to the Keene Police Department in NH. Egbert was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the U.S. District Court in Concord, NH for numerous violations of her conditions of bail. Egbert was out ... read more

U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Fugitive on the Run for 6 Months

November 19, 2014 - This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Andre Powell at a residence in Mansfield, Ohio. Powell was wanted for a parole violation on an original charge of Burglary, and a probation violation on an original charge of Receiving Stolen ... read more

Reward in Matthew Dion Fugitive Case Increased to $10,000

November 18, 2014 - The reward offered in the Matthew Thomas Dion fugitive investigation has increased to $10,000. Dion is wanted by the Manchester, New Hampshire Police Department on outstanding arrest warrants for 2 counts of 2nd Degree Murder, Arson and Possession of Child Pornography. The U.S. Marshals Service is ... read more

U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted Fugitive’s Skull Found by Family Dog

November 17, 2014 - 15 Most Wanted Update - One of the U.S. Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted fugitives is no longer being sought after his skull was discovered only a few miles from the Texas facility from which he escaped in October 2013. On Wednesday, after DNA confirmation and next-of-kin ... read more

U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrest Local Drug Dealer After A Year On The Run

November 17, 2014 - The United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested a man who had been wanted for more than a year, and had six felony warrants issued in the city of Richmond. Alonza Forbes was taken into custody after the task force developed information that he was likely ... read more

JUSTICE NEWS



Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Major Fraud in Provision of Supplies to U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
Monday, December 8, 2014




OtisMed Corporation and Former CEO Plead Guilty to Distributing FDA-Rejected Cutting Guides for Knee Replacement Surgeries
Monday, December 8, 2014




Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 57 Years in Prison for Firearms and Narcotics Offenses
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I.C.E. News Releases:

12/08/2014

DETROIT, MI

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


HSI seizes more than $1 million in counterfeit goods from Detroit retailer
HSI executed a state search warrant at The Source II, located on Woodward Avenue, following an investigation that included multiple undercover buys of counterfeit merchandise. Special agents also served a state search warrant at the Southfield residence of the business owner, Cerhue Walker, where he was arrested on charges of trafficking counterfeit goods. A second suspect, Latrice Walker, was arrested at the Detroit store.


12/05/2014

CHICAGO, IL

CHILD EXPLOITATION

Former Illinois state representative pleads guilty to transporting child pornography
Former Illinois State Rep. Keith Farnham faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 20 years in prison, and a maximum fine of $250,000.


12/05/2014

SANTA ANA, CA

CHILD EXPLOITATION

Church worship leader receives 36 years to life in child sexual exploitation case
Jeffrey Adam Tracy, 38, was found guilty by a jury Oct. 16 of two felony counts of oral copulation of a child 10 years old or younger; four felony counts of lewd acts upon a child under 14; and one felony count of using a minor for sex acts.


12/05/2014

PHILADELPHIA, PA

CHILD EXPLOITATION

HSI Philadelphia revives cold case, child pornographer gets 15 years in prison
Rafferty pleaded guilty July 15, 2014, and in addition to the prison term, the federal judge ordered three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment.


12/05/2014

MIAMI, FL

HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING

Hollywood man sentenced to life for sex trafficking, kidnapping
Shaun Eric McKinley, 35, was found guilty Sept. 18 of one count of sex trafficking by force and one count of kidnapping.


12/05/2014

CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA

NARCOTICS


Colombia, US law enforcement seize 270 kilograms of cocaine bound for US
Colombian authorities arrested a Colombian national linked to the DTO. Additional arrests are anticipated as the investigation is ongoing.


12/05/2014

NEW YORK, NY

TRANSNATIONAL GANGS

HSI investigation leads to 3 conviction of three Bronx gang members
The jury convicted Felix Lopez-Cabrera, 24, Carlos Lopez, 26, and Luis Beltran 26 of charges arising out of their involvement from 2003 through 2012 in the criminal activities of the Bronx Trinitarios Gang (BTG). The BTG is a violent street gang that was involved in drug-trafficking and multiple acts of violence, including attempted murder, in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Yonkers.