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

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




October 8, 2015 – Former ‘Mrs. Orange County’ arrested on child pornography charges

A former “Mrs. Orange County” contestant from Irvine was arrested Oct. 7 by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators for allegedly producing and distributing child pornography.Full Story

October 8, 2015 – ICE arrests 314 criminals across the state of Florida

ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers arrested 314 criminal aliens across the state of Florida last month in an enforcement action targeting individuals who pose a threat to public safety. Full Story

October 8, 2015 – ICE returns stolen Charles Darwin book

A book written by scientist Charles Darwin on the process of natural selection is back with its rightful owner, the people of Canada, thanks to an HSI investigation. Full Story

October 7, 2015 – ICE provides security support during historic Papal visit

In what was described as an unprecedented security effort, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) was part of a massive detail during Pope Francis’ recent visit to the United States. Full Story

October 7, 2015 – Former Maine state representative sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for immigration fraud

A former state representative was sentenced in federal court Oct. 7 to 13 months in prison for visa and marriage fraud, following an investigation by HSI special agents. Full Story

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I.C.E. News Releases


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.


10/08/2015

SANTA ANA, CA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Former ‘Mrs. Orange County’ arrested on child pornography charges
Meghan Breanna Alt, 25, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon in San Diego County by investigators assigned to the multi-agency Orange County Child Exploitation Task Force (OCCETF).



10/08/2015

NEW YORK, NY



CULTURAL PROPERTY, ART AND ANTIQUITIES INVESTIGATIONS


ICE returns stolen Charles Darwin book
The book titled “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life,” returned today was stolen from Mount Saint Vincent University Library in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada, by convicted antiquities smuggler John Mark Tillman, 51, of Fall River, Nova Scotia.


10/08/2015

SAN DIEGO, CA



FINANCIAL CRIMES


Orange County businessman sentenced for selling unapproved medical devices
David Arthur, 50, of Huntington Beach, manufactured a medical device known as the “Energy Wave.”


10/08/2015

SAN SALVADOR,EL SALVADOR



HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING


Salvadoran human smuggler arrested
The Salvadoran Transnational Criminal Investigations Unit (TCIU) executed the search and arrest warrant at Acosta-Cortez’s home without incident. TCIU officers seized approximately $3,000 in U.S. currency, one vehicle and eight cell phones.


10/08/2015

SAN JUAN, PR



OPERATIONAL


HSI San Juan announces year-end statistics for FY 2015
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Juan announced year-end statistics for fiscal year (FY) 2015 Thursday showing record increases in criminal arrests as well as narcotics, illegal arms and money seizures.



10/08/2015

MIAMI, FL



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE arrests 314 criminals across the state of Florida
All of those arrested by ICE during the enforcement action, which concluded Sept. 29, met at least one of the agency’s three enforcement priorities. Over one quarter had criminal records that included felony convictions for serious or violent offenses, such as murder, attempted murder, child sex crimes, sex offenses, weapons charges and drug violations.


10/08/2015

DENVER, CO



NARCOTICS


ICE aids dismantling marijuana grow operations throughout Colorado
Some illicit marijuana grow operations were located in multiple residences and outbuildings; many others were located on federal land, causing environmental damage that may take years to repair. In every case, these marijuana grow operations were illegal under federal law and unlicensed by state authorities under Colorado’s marijuana regulatory system.


10/07/2015

SAN ANTONIO, TX



HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING


Southwest Texas man indicted for role in alleged alien smuggling scheme
The federal indictment charges Drew Christopher Potter, 33, of Watuga, Texas, with one count of conspiring to commit alien smuggling for financial gain and three substantive counts of transporting undocumented aliens.


10/07/2015

SAN ANTONIO, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


South Texas man sentenced to more than 21 years for meeting minor for sex
George Alexander Martinez, 31, from San Antonio, was sentenced to 262 months in prison – to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release – for transporting a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual.



10/07/2015

PORTLAND, ME



DOCUMENT AND BENEFIT FRAUD


Former Maine state representative sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for immigration fraud
Adam Mack, 39, of Portland, Maine, was sentenced to 13 months in prison on multiple counts of aiding and abetting visa and marriage fraud and making false statements. Mack previously pleaded guilty on March 30, 2015.


10/07/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



OPERATIONAL


ICE provides security support during historic Papal visit
In what was described as an unprecedented security effort, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) was part of a massive detail during Pope Francis’ recent visit to the United States.



10/06/2015

SPRINGFIELD, MO



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Missouri man indicted in federal court for producing child pornography
Brett Corcoran, 25, of Ava, Missouri, was charged in an indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Springfield Sept. 30. That indictment was unsealed and made public Tuesday upon Corcoran’s arrest and initial court appearance. Corcoran remains in federal custody pending a detention hearing Oct. 8.


10/06/2015

JACKSONVILLE, FL



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


Florida resident sentenced for distribution of counterfeit Apple, Otter goods
Michael Erik Sanders, 40, of Jacksonville, was also ordered to pay Apple Corporation $73,950 and Otter Products (maker of Otterbox Phone Cases) $20,205.



10/06/2015

ST. CHARLES, IL



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Illinois man sentenced to 3 years in prison for attempting to meet minor for sex
Josh T. Archer, 33, of Aurora, Illinois, pleaded guilty Oct. 5 to traveling to an Aurora hotel to engage in a sexual encounter with a minor girl. Archer agreed to a three-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for a guilty plea of traveling to meet a minor, a Class 3 felony. Kane County Associate Judge Clint Hull accepted Archer's guilty plea.


10/06/2015

HARTFORD, CT



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


Massachusetts man sentenced to 37 months for dealing counterfeit military goods
Peter Picone, 42, of Methuen, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty on June 3, 2014, to conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit military goods. In addition to his prison term, Picone must pay $352,076 in restitution to the 31 companies whose circuitry he counterfeited, and to forfeit $70,050 and 12,960 counterfeit integrated circuits.


10/05/2015

MIDLAND, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Federal judge denies bond to West Texas man arrested by ICE special agents for allegedly sexually abusing orphans in southeast African nation
Gerald Dean Campbell, 65, from Odessa, Texas, was arrested Sept. 28 by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) based on a federal criminal complaint charging him with engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places. The federal charge stems from his alleged activity in the late 1990s and early 2000s when he was general manager at an orphanage in Malawi.


10/05/2015

SAN JUAN, PR



CHILD EXPLOITATION


ICE arrests Wisconsin man for sex trafficking
According to the information in the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint, Joseph Neil Bronson, 35, responded to an advertisement on an Internet-based website Sept. 30.



10/05/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



OPERATIONAL


ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Oct. 2, 2015
ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Oct. 2, 2015


10/05/2015

MIDLAND, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Federal judge denies bond to West Texas man arrested by HSI special agents for allegedly sexually abusing orphans in southeast African nation
Gerald Dean Campbell, 65, from Odessa, Texas, was arrested Sept. 28 by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) based on a federal criminal complaint charging him with engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places.

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D.E.A. TOP STORY

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James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Division (DEA), Richard A. Brown, Queens District Attorney, New York City Police Commissioner William J. Bratton, and New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D'Amico, today announced that six males have been charged with illegally possessing more than 3,000 pounds of marijuana after members of the DEA?s New York Drug Enforcement Task Force discovered them transferring cardboard cartons containing the drug from a tractor trailer parked in Elmhurst, Queens, to two smaller vehicles early this morning. In addition, it is alleged that the defendants possessed between $200,000 and $300,000 in United States currency.

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D.E.A. LATEST NEWS

OCT 09	(BROOKLYN, N.Y.) Violent Robbery Crew Member Sentenced
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OCT 08	(TULSA, Okla.) Federal Grand Jury Criminal Indictments Announced
OCT 08	(NEW YORK) Breaking Bad Drug Dealer Sentenced to 35 Years

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A.T.F. Press Releases

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2015

Man Charged With Firearm and Drug Offenses for Shooting Outside Federal Courthouse in Indianapolis
Columbus Field Division


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2015

Seminary Man Sentenced For Gang Racketeering Conspiracy
New Orleans Field Division


ATF San Francisco Field Division Welcomes New Leader Jill A. Snyder
San Francisco Field Division


Seminary Man Sentenced For Gang Racketeering Conspiracy
New Orleans Field Division


Niagara Falls Man Indicted On Drug and Gun Charges
New York Field Division


Rochester Man Charged With Possession of a Firearm Linked To Murders at Boys and Girls Club
New York Field Division


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2015

Two Remaining Defendants Admit to Kidnapping of Jewelry Store Employee
Philadelphia Field Division


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2015

Manhattan U.S. Attorney, ATF, and NYPD Announce Arrest of Three Individuals for Firearms Trafficking
New York Field Division


Indictment: Chanute Man Manufactured Silencers in Violation of Federal Firearms Laws
Kansas City Field Division


Kankakee Felon To Serve 12 Years In Federal Prison For Drug, Gun Charges
Chicago Field Division


MONDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2015

Schuele Boys Gang Associate Pleads Guilty to Distributing Drugs Out of Variety Store
New York Field Division


Albuquerque Felon Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Firearms Laws
Phoenix Field Division

Headlines News coverage of the U.S. Marshals

	Suspect in LaPlace triple shooting that killed 2, wounded 1 arrested at New Orleans airport
	Federal manhunt underway for Hawaii meth trafficker, $10K reward offered
	U.S. Marshals Arrest Arkansas Fugitive in Davenport
	Cops: Suspect in sex assault on student nabbed
	MMW: Santellano under arrest
	Murder suspect to be extradited to Paris
	2 men arrested in deadly home invasion near Philadelphia
	Cincinnati murder suspect arrested in Louisville
	Fugitive sex offender arrested while working for seafood processor under a fake name
	Marshals to auction Crundwell’s belongings that she moved before she was convicted

JUSTICE NEWS



Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Nebraska Beef to Enforce Civil Rights Settlement
Tuesday, October 13, 2015




California Man Charged in Mass Mailing Scam Aimed at Holders of U.S. Trademarks
Friday, October 9, 2015




U.S. Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Western New York Contracting Company, Two Owners and an Employee
Friday, October 9, 2015


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