Thread: ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending September 18, 2015

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09/18/2015


ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending September 18, 2015




September 15, 2015 – ICE El Paso removes Mexican fugitive wanted for 2009 aggravated kidnapping

A 27-year-old Mexican man wanted for allegedly kidnapping a man in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, six years ago was removed Monday to Mexico by agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Full Story

September 15, 2015 – What are high profile removals?

Since ICE was established in March 2003, the agency has removed hundreds of thousands of aliens, some of whom fall under the category of high profile removals. Full Story

September 16, 2015 – ICE brings into custody Czech woman who exploited non-immigrant visa system, caused disturbance on plane

Even when an individual on an expired visa does not have terrorist or criminal intentions, he or she can be problematic, as ICE officials and others found to be the case with Zaneta Hucikova, 34, a Czech Republic national. Full Story

September 14, 2015 – Combating child exploitation is top priority for ICE’s HSI special agents

Each year, millions of children fall prey to sexual predators. These young victims are left with permanent psychological, physical and emotional scars. One of the top priorities of ICE is to combat child exploitation, and rescue these innocent victims from further abuse. Full Story

September 17, 2015 – Operation Predator App turns 2

In September 2013, the success of Operation Predator received an additional boost with the creation of the Operation Predator App. With the ever-changing technology landscape, ICE made a bold move to keep up with the times and stay ahead of those looking to prey on children in the online space.
At the time of its creation, the Predator App was the first of its kind used by any U.S. federal law enforcement agency. Full Story

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I.C.E. News Releases

09/18/2015

TAMPA, FL

CHILD EXPLOITATION

St. Petersburg man sentenced for attempting to entice children online
According to court documents, between Dec.10, 2014, and Feb. 12, 2015, Sandi S. McGann, 30, of St. Petersburg, communicated online and attempted to persuade a 14-year-old "child" to engage in illegal sexual activity with him.


09/18/2015

EL PASO, TX



HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING


El Paso grand jury indicts Ecuadorian couple tied to alien smuggling conspiracy
Paul Esteban Estrella Villota, 40, and Magaly Alemania Malagon Sandoya, 42, were arrested Aug. 13 in Orlando, Florida, shortly after the couple arrived in central Florida on vacation. They were extradited Sept. 11 to El Paso to face federal charges for their alleged roles in an undocumented alien smuggling conspiracy.


09/18/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



OPERATIONAL


ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending September 18, 2015
ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending September 18, 2015


09/17/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Operation Predator App turns 2
In 12 years since the launch, ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has arrested more than 10,000 individuals for crimes against children, including the production and distribution of online child pornography, traveling overseas for sex with minors and sex trafficking of children.



09/17/2015

SCRANTON, PA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Man faces 5 years in prison, deportation for trying to entice minor to have sex
Hugo Banda, 28, pleaded guilty in March 2015 after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and Scranton Police Department investigation.


09/17/2015

WICHITA, KS



WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT


Kansas company pleads guilty to hiring illegal aliens
The guilty plea was entered in federal court by a lawyer for Le Grande Tetons, LLC, the company that owned and operated Twin Peaks, a bar and restaurant with two locations in Wichita. As a result of a plea agreement in the case, the court imposed a fine of $50,000.


09/17/2015

SAN ANTONIO, TX



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE San Antonio officers remove previously deported Guatemalan man who faces homicide charges in home country
Juan Figueroa-Martinez, 27, was flown to Guatemala Sept. 16 onboard a charter flight coordinated by ICE's Air Operations (IAO) Unit. Upon arrival, Figueroa-Martinez was turned over to officials Guatemalan authorities.


09/17/2015

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


3 southeast Texas men charged with online solicitation of a minor
Three local men were charged in separate but similar cases of soliciting a minor, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson, Southern District of Texas.



09/16/2015

PROVIDENCE, RI



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Rhode Island man indicted for sex trafficking, child pornography and witness tampering
Dujuan Harris, 35, of Providence, was indicted on one count each of sex trafficking a child, transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, production of child pornography, possession of child pornography and witness tampering.


09/16/2015

NEWARK, NJ



CHILD EXPLOITATION


New Jersey man indicted for distributing child pornography
Donald Haring, 60, of Long Branch, was charged with two counts of distributing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography.


09/16/2015

NEW YORK, NY



NARCOTICS


ICE investigation leads to the seizure of synthetic marijuana, 10 arrests
The scheme, which operated in all five boroughs of New York City, allegedly involved the importation of at least 100 kilograms of illegal synthetic compounds, an amount sufficient to produce approximately 1, 300 kilograms of dried SSC product, or approximately 260,000 SSC retail packets.


09/16/2015

DENVER, CO






ICE brings into custody Czech woman who exploited non-immigrant visa system, caused disturbance on plane
Fourteen years after the coordinated terrorist attack on the United States that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 individuals on Sept. 11, 2001, the fact remains that the 9/11 terrorists had entered the United States with visas; five of whom had overstayed their visas, and thus, were in the U.S. illegally.



09/15/2015

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CHILD EXPLOITATION


5 Puerto Rican men arrested on child exploitation charges
On Sept. 3, HSI special agents arrested Wilfredo Rivera-Ruiz, 49, of Carolina, for possessing and transporting child pornography. On Sept. 9, Waldemar Cuadrado-Tolentino, 34, of Bayamon, was arrested for downloading child pornography through a file sharing application. One day later HSI special agents arrested Efrain Rivas-Santiago, 67, of Carolina, for transporting and possessing child pornography involving prepubescent minors. Likewise, on Sept. 14, Angel M. Acevedo-Cruzado, 35, of Camuy and Carlos Rafael Ocasio-Febres, 20, of Gurabo, were arrested on child exploitation charges.


09/15/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


What are high profile removals?
Since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was established in March 2003, the agency has removed hundreds of thousands of aliens, some of whom fall under the category of high profile removals.


09/15/2015

EL PASO, TX



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE El Paso removes Mexican fugitive wanted for 2009 aggravated kidnapping
Cesar Vega-Muñoz was turned over Sept. 14 to Mexican officials at the top of the Stanton International Bridge Port of Entry.


09/15/2015

FLORENCE, AZ



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE detainee passes away at Florence detention facility
Juan Garcia-Hernandez, 39, was taken into ICE custody Aug. 27 after his stay of removal expired. He collapsed Monday afternoon outside the Florence Detention Center medical unit following a meeting with members of the facility’s medical staff. Efforts by Florence personnel and emergency responders to revive Garcia were unsuccessful. An autopsy is pending.



09/15/2015

NEWARK, NJ



CHILD EXPLOITATION


New Jersey teacher charged with enticing a minor
David N. Adams, 29, of Branchburg, New Jersey, was charged with one count of online enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity. Following his court appearance he was detained pending a bail hearing.


09/15/2015

SAN JOSE, CA



DOCUMENT AND BENEFIT FRAUD


Former CEO of Bay Area university sentenced in visa fraud scheme
Jerry Wang, 34, appeared Monday before U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila. Wang was ordered to surrender and begin serving his sentence by Nov. 3. In addition to the prison term, Judge Davila ordered the defendant to forfeit $700,000 in proceeds derived from the scheme.


09/15/2015

FRESNO, CA



FINANCIAL CRIMES


7 northern California men indicted in multimillion dollar insurance fraud scheme
Landa, Sanchez-Becerra, and Apu were arrested Tuesday morning at their residences. Vargas was taken into custody at his business, Vargas Auto Body in Turlock. Soriano-Villafan was arrested last week in Las Vegas and arraigned in U.S. District Court in Fresno.


09/15/2015

PHILADELPHIA, PA



DOCUMENT AND BENEFIT FRAUD


Final defendant sentenced for role in identity fraud gang
The federal judge also ordered Brandon Jones, 34, from Reading, Pennsylvania, five years of supervised release and a $300 special assessment. The fraud gang’s ringleader, Damian Gasdaska, was sentenced in May 2015 to 12 years in prison.



09/15/2015

PORTLAND, OR



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Combating child exploitation is top priority for ICE’s HSI special agents
Each year, millions of children fall prey to sexual predators. These young victims are left with permanent psychological, physical and emotional scars. One of the top priorities of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is to combat child exploitation, and rescue these innocent victims from further abuse.


09/14/2015

WASHINGTON, DC



OPERATIONAL


ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending September 11, 2015
ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending September 11, 2015


09/11/2015

SAN JUAN, <acronym title="Google Page Ranking">PR</acronym>



FINANCIAL CRIMES


Operation Bad Grades net 32 arrests for fraud
The 72-count indictment includes 26 counts for mail fraud, one count for theft of public money and 45 counts for aggravated identity theft. The mail fraud charges relate to payments made through the U.S. mail system to Rocket Learning, Inc., for fraudulent invoices to the Puerto Rico Department of Education.


09/11/2015

JACKSONVILLE, FL



FIREARMS, AMMUNITION & EXPLOSIVES


Man arrested in connection with planned attack on Sept. 11 memorial event
“As our nation remembers the attacks on our nation 14 years ago, this arrest and investigation highlight the cooperation between local, state and federal law enforcement, ensuring the safety of our citizens,” said Marc J. Moore, field office director for the Miami Field Office of ERO.

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D.E.A. TOP STORY

Spice In The City: New York DEA Leads Huge Attack Against Synthetic Drug Traffickers
SEP 16 (NEW YORK)

DEA, NYPD and a host of other state, local and federal agencies today announced a massive takedown that targeted the local sale of dangerous designer synthetic drugs manufactured in China. The scheme, which operated in all five boroughs of New York City, allegedly involved the unlawful importation of at least 100 kilograms of illegal synthetic compounds, an amount sufficient to produce approximately 1,300 kilograms of dried product, or approximately 260,000 retail packets. As part the operation, five processing facilities were searched, as well as warehouses used to process, store, and distribute the drugs. In addition, over 80 stores and bodegas around New York City were searched.

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A.T.F. Press Releases

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Woodlawn Man Exiled to 100 Months in Prison for Illegal Possession of Stolen Guns and Ammunition
Baltimore Field Division


Armed Robbers Convicted
Miami Field Division


PCP Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Baltimore Field Division


DOJ Awards Nearly $500,000 to Combat Gun Crime in Seattle
Seattle Field Division


Federal Indictment Charges 16 with Narcotics Conspiracy Operating in Swain, Cherokee & Surrounding Counties
Charlotte Field Division


Laredo Man Gets Sentenced for Illegally Possessing Ammo
Houston Field Division


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Rochester Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Guns
New York Field Division


Sarasota Felon Sentenced to More Than Six Years for Possessing a Firearm
Tampa Field Division


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Man Who Set Fire to CVS During Baltimore Unrest Pleads Guilty to Federal Crime of Rioting
Baltimore Field Division


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Rochester Man Charged with Robbery and Gun Charges
New York Field Division


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Fire Investigators Determine Cause of Sturgis Fire
St. Paul Field Division


Pawtucket, R.I., Man Detained on Federal Firearm, Drug Trafficking Charges
Boston Field Division

Headlines News coverage of the U.S. Marshals

	Police: Tips led to arrest of 'syringe' robber
	U.S. Marshal Service searches for fugitive in Hopewell stabbing
	CASE CLOSED - Violent fugitive tracked to his death
	'Fugitive of the Week' caught at apartment in Concord

JUSTICE NEWS



Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, Head of the Civil Rights Division, Delivers Remarks On Completion of English Learner Toolkit
Monday, September 21, 2015




Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus 45th Annual Legislative Conference Judiciary Brain Trust Panel
Friday, September 18, 2015




Leader of International Counterfeit Currency Ring Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Friday, September 18, 2015


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Guidance for Travelers for the 2015 Sukkot Holiday

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September 18, 2015 | Local Media Release
CBP Officers Stop Drug Loads at El Paso Port of Entry

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Dear Readers, These are the kind of stories you SHOULD send to Congress to demand action. These people are going to run up the costs so high they will just take over through sheer economic pillaging. We probably spend $50 billion to $100 billion annually just on cleaning up the criminal mess, locking them up and deporting them. And for what? Because unlike most countries our people actually believe in helping others---and this is the return we get!!

And rather than write to just any old member of Congress you can get through to the POWERFUL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN!!!! TAKE ONE OR MORE OF THESE STORIES AND EMAIL IT TO THESE ADDRESSES AND ASK THAT IT BE DELIVERED TO THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE. You will be sending it in care of the aide who is assigned to that Committee Chairman's specific responsibilities, and they will present it as a CITIZEN COMMUNICATION. Ask your friends to do it. I have been doing this for four years now, but we need dozens of people to also do it. It will get their attention!!


homeland.security@mail.house.gov (for Chair Michael McCaul)
anna.bartlett@mail.house.gov (for Chair Trey Gowdy)
nicolas.hagen@mail.house.gov (for Chair Bob Goodlatte)
whistleblower@judiciary-rep.senate.gov (for Chair Sen. Chuck Grassley)
http://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/pub...ex.cfm/contact (contact form for Chairman Sen. Ron Johnson, US Senate Homeland Security)