Thread: ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Oct. 16, 2015

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10/19/2015


ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Oct. 16, 2015




October 14, 2015 – Colorado dinosaur fossil smuggler sentenced in Wyoming

A Colorado man was sentenced in Wyoming last week for his role in a multi-person conspiracy to smuggle dinosaur fossils from China to the United States after hundreds of thousands of dollars in fossils were imported by mislabeling and concealing them within legitimate cargo. Full Story

October 16, 2015 – DHS proposes changes related to on-the-job training program for STEM students

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today proposed changes to its regulations that would strengthen and enhance the process for foreign students with science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degrees from a U.S. college or university to get practical training experience in the United States. Full Story

October 13, 2015 – Colorado man sentenced to life for kidnapping and producing child pornography

A Colorado man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for four counts of sexual exploitation of a child and two counts of kidnapping, following an extensive ongoing probe led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in collaboration with the Bakersfield and Colorado Springs police departments. Full Story

October 9, 2015 – Phoenix sisters sentenced for property rental scheme catering to human smugglers and other criminals

A Phoenix-area property manager who previously pleaded guilty to harboring illegal aliens has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for her role in a far-reaching scheme to rent out residences to human smugglers, drug traffickers and others involved in criminal activity. Full Story

October 15, 2015 – Anti-Defamation League honors ICE for bringing Bosnian war criminal to justice

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) honored ICE personnel as law enforcement heroes Oct. 13 for their success in fighting against war criminals. The ADL SHIELD award specifically recognized the work of personnel from the ICE’s Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center (HRVWCC), ICE’s HSI Washington, D.C., field office, and the Department of Justice in the case of Almaz Nezirovic, 56, a former guard at the Rabic Prison Camp in the Derventa Municipality of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian War. Full Story

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I.C.E. News Releases


10/16/2015

NEW YORK, NY

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


Husband, wife arrested for conspiring to traffic millions of dollars' worth of counterfeit goods
Le Fu Chen, aka Tom Chen, aka Danny Chen, 40 and Hai Fan Huang, aka Cindy Haung, 36, of Roslyn Heights, New York are each charged with one count of conspiring to traffic counterfeit goods, and one count of trafficking in counterfeit goods. The married couple allegedly intended to distribute and sell the counterfeit products to retailers in Manhattan and elsewhere.


10/16/2015

WASHINGTON, DC


STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM

DHS proposes changes related to on-the-job training program for STEM students
By increasing access to OPT for STEM students, the proposed regulations will help U.S. colleges and universities remain globally competitive in attracting international students in STEM fields. It also reforms the program to better ensure that practical training opportunities are designed to meet student needs, while requiring greater accountability of employers and students.


10/16/2015

DALLAS, TX



OPERATIONAL


HSI Special Agent shares personal breast cancer survival story
From Day 1, Phillips has been claiming her victory over cancer. Her confidence came from her faith and the fact that the doctors let her know that her diagnosis wouldn’t take her life because there’s so much more medically available now to treat cancer.



10/16/2015

FT WORTH, TX



NARCOTICS


North Texas convicted felon sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on methamphetamine distribution conspiracy conviction
Jerry Curry, 47, of Haltom City, Texas, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Reed C. O’Connor to 300 months in federal prison. Curry pleaded guilty in July to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


10/16/2015

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OPERATIONAL


ICE, ATF arrest 4 Puerto Rican men for stealing firearms from PRPD
According to the 5-count indictment, Jose Padilla-Galarza, 40, Gilberto Ramos-Quiñonez, 44, Ramón Santiago-Ortega, 66, and Guill Reabing-Padilla, 44, conspired to commit a robbery that took place Oct. 26, 2015, at the PRPD shooting range in Isla de Cabra, Cataño.


10/16/2015

ALBUQUERQUE, NM



HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING


NM woman transferred from Texas faces sex trafficking charge
Angela Santillanes, 30, remains in federal custody pending an arraignment and a detention hearing set for Saturday.


10/16/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


ICE highlights dangers of illegal decorative contact lenses
The operation, which is coordinated through the HSI-led National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center), has resulted in the seizure of over 20,000 pairs of counterfeit and decorative contact lenses.



10/15/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



CONTRABAND


151 arrested in DEA-led investigation of synthetic drug rings
As in previous phases of Project Synergy, CBP’s National Targeting Center played a significant role in the success of this operation. CBP was responsible for identifying and targeting high-risk express consignment shipments coming into the United States and suspected of containing synthetic drugs.


10/15/2015

EL PASO, TX



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE El Paso removes Mexican fugitive wanted for 2014 stabbing death
Jose Refugio Gonzalez-Gaytan, 37, was turned over to Mexican authorities at the top of El Paso’s Stanton International Bridge. He is wanted for allegedly stabbing Luis Daniel Sanchez Morales, 22, multiple times causing his death in May 2014.


10/15/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS


Anti-Defamation League honors ICE for bringing Bosnian war criminal to justice
The SHIELD Award honors those who have protected our nation and its values and recognizes law enforcement professionals for their service, honor, integrity, excellence, leadership and dedication.


10/15/2015

LAS CRUCES, NM



NARCOTICS


NM woman pleads guilty to methamphetamine trafficking charges
Norma Patricia Rivera, 40, from Deming, New Mexico, will be sentenced to 10 years in federal prison under the terms of her plea agreement. Her prison term is to be followed by supervised release to be determined by the court.



10/15/2015

SAN ANTONIO, TX



TRANSNATIONAL GANGS


ICE, other agencies arrest 61 gang members, gang associates during ‘Operation Check Mate’
According to court documents, the defendants operated a criminal enterprise in Central Texas since 2005. Under the leadership of Texas-Central Region “Inca” Pete Perez in Austin, San Antonio Chapter “Inca” Joe Pierce and Uvalde Chapter “Incas” James Long and Jacob Mariscal, they conspired to carry out unlawful acts including attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, extortion, robbery, various firearms offenses and drug distribution involving marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine.


10/14/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


ICE, Michigan State University collaborate against counterfeiting
The conference brought together brand protection leaders from industry, academia and law enforcement to discuss ground-breaking research from world-renowned scholars, field-driven insight from globally-recognized organizations in both the private and public sector and current and emerging challenges and strategies in the area of intellectual property rights.


10/14/2015

CHEYENNE, WY



CULTURAL PROPERTY, ART AND ANTIQUITIES INVESTIGATIONS


Colorado dinosaur fossil smuggler sentenced in Wyoming
Charles Magovern, 67, of Boulder, Colorado, was sentenced in Wyoming federal court to one year supervised probation for smuggling paleontological specimens and aiding abetting. As part of an agreement made with the government, Magovern also returned all fossils under his control.


10/14/2015

SEATTLE, WA



DOCUMENT AND BENEFIT FRAUD


Former Washington state woman admits defrauding immigrants with promises of legal status
Dalia Ivette Singh, aka Dalia Pena, 61, who most recently resided in Clearwater, Florida, defrauded more than 40 immigrants from the Caribbean and Latin America. Singh charged some families as much as $36,000, claiming she had a contact with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) who could provide the immigrants with legal status in the United States.



10/13/2015

FRESNO, CA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Colorado man sentenced to life for kidnapping and producing child pornography
Shawn McCormack, 31, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was found guilty in April 2015 by a federal jury of kidnapping and producing child pornography involving two toddlers.


10/13/2015

PHILADELPHIA, PA



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE targets central Pennsylvania criminal aliens for removal
“These aliens were targeted because they meet the agency’s highest enforcement priorities,” said Tom Decker, ERO Philadelphia field office director. “By taking these individuals off our streets and removing them from the country, we are making our communities safer for everyone.”


10/13/2015

PHILADELPHIA, PA



NARCOTICS


Pennsylvania drug supplier sentenced to 12 years in prison
Arthur Office, 45, from Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty April 1, 2015, to conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 280 grams or more of cocaine.


10/13/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



OPERATIONAL


ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Oct. 9, 2015
ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Oct. 9, 2015



10/13/2015

DALLAS, TX



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


North Texas man admits role in counterfeit goods trafficking conspiracy
Evan Patterson, 31, from Grand Prairie, Texas, remains on bond after he pleaded guilty Oct. 13 to one count of conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods.


10/09/2015

PHOENIX, AZ



HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING


Phoenix sisters sentenced for property rental scheme catering to human smugglers and other criminals
Marycela Rivas, 36 of Avondale, appeared in federal court Thursday. Rivas’ sister and primary accomplice, Leticia Montano aka Leticia Rivas, 42, of Phoenix, was sentenced Sept. 30 to 63 months in prison followed by three years’ supervised release.


10/09/2015

ATHENS, GREECE



OPERATIONAL


US, Greek officials complete bilateral investigative, border security training
More than 60 law enforcement officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations' (HSI) Attaché Office in Athens and the Hellenic Customs Authority (HCA) gathered for a new training program focused on enhancing HCA's border interdictions and anti-smuggling investigations.


10/09/2015

ALBUQUERQUE, NM



FINANCIAL CRIMES


Former NM business comptroller sentenced to 4 ½ years for fraud, identity theft
Stephanie Pyle was sentenced to 30 months in prison for her conviction on the fraud charge, and 24 months in prison for her conviction on an aggravated identity theft charge. Since identity theft sentences must be served consecutively to sentences on other convictions, Pyle’s total sentence is 54 months in federal prison.

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D.E.A. TOP STORY

151 Arrested in DEA-Led Investigation of Synthetic Drug Rings
OCT 15 (WASHINGTON)

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), along with other federal, state, and local law enforcement today concluded a 15-month, nationwide drug interdiction effort that resulted in 151 arrests in 16 states. The enforcement action, known as Project Synergy III, targeted the synthetic designer drug industry, including wholesalers, money launderers and other criminal facilitators. In addition to curbing the flow of synthetic drugs into the country, Project Synergy III continues to reveal the flow of millions of dollars in U.S. synthetic drug proceeds to countries of concern in the Middle East.

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D.E.A. LATEST NEWS

OCT 16	(FORT WORTH, Texas) Convicted Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison
OCT 16	(FRESNO, Calif.) Takedown of Major Synthetic Drug Distribution Ring
OCT 15	(NEWARK, N.J.) Man Sentenced for Trying to Distribute Methamphetamine
OCT 15	(NEW YORK) Man Arrested for Sales of Synthetic Cannabinoid
OCT 14	(BOSTON) Man Sentenced for Marijuana Trafficking

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A.T.F. Press Releases

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015

Aurora Gang Member Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Crimes
Denver Field Division


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015

Eight Men Indicted for Manufacturing and Dealing AR-15 Type Rifles and Silencers Without a License
San Francisco Field Division


New York Man Sentenced to More Than 12 ½ Years for Illegally Possessing Cache of Machine Guns, Rifles, and Other Firearms
New York Field Division


Member of Bronx Narcotics Organization Sentenced in Manhattan Federal Court to 45 Years for Murder
New York Field Division


Local Man Sentenced to 64 Years in Prison on Carjacking, Drug & Firearms Charges
Kansas City Field Division


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015

Grundy County Gun Dealer Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Selling Handguns and Rifles
Chicago Field Division


Watertown Man Sentenced to 9 years in Prison for Possessing Sawed-Off Firearms
New York Field Division


Schuele Boys Gang Associate Sentenced to Drug Charges
New York Field Division


ATF National Response Team Deploys to Fatal Fire in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Field Division


Federal Indictment Returned Against Two Individuals Involving Two Drug-Related Homicides
Kansas City Field Division


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015

Third Case Filed in Federal Court for Arson During Baltimore Riot
Baltimore Field Division


FnD Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Narcotics Charges
New Orleans Field Division

Headlines News coverage of the U.S. Marshals

	Authorities seek Gary woman on murder charges
	U.S. Marshals, police arrest man accused of raping juveniles
	Fugitive serial rape suspect arrested at Dallas bus station
	Pike County man accused of violating Megan's Law
	One suspect arrested for E.4th fatal shooting
	Third arrest made in connection with triple homicide
	Fugitive featured on KSAT-12 turns himself in
	Nacogdoches Co. Sheriff's deputies, US marshals nab fugitive child molester
	Sarasota fugitive arrested by U.S. Marshals
	Feds in Philly nab man on Puerto Rico's Most Wanted list

JUSTICE NEWS



United States Resolves $237 Million False Claims Act Judgment against South Carolina Hospital that Made Illegal Payments to Referring Physicians
Friday, October 16, 2015




Texas Man Sentenced for Hate Crime Involving the Assault of Elderly African-American Man
Friday, October 16, 2015




Pennsylvania Man Found Guilty by Jury Trial
Friday, October 16, 2015


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October 19, 2015 | Local Media Release
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October 16, 2015 | Local Media Release
CBP Officers at Miami International Airport Arrest Passenger Wanted for Sex Offense Against a Child


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