Thread: ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending April 18, 2014

I.C.E. News Release

APRIL 21, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC

ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending April 18, 2014

April 14, 2014 – Shadow Wolves mark 40 year anniversary of tracking human smugglers and contraband in the Southwest Desert

For 40 years, Shadow Wolves – an elite special unit of tactical officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) – have been scouring about 5,000 square miles of vast southwestern desert tribal land, 75 miles of which are located on the U.S.-Mexico border. Full Story

April 16, 2014 – Homeland Security Investigations returns looted painting to Poland

More than two decades after being stolen, an 18th century painting titled, "Ascension of Christ," is back in the hands of the people of Poland thanks to the efforts of HSI special agents. Full Story

April 15, 2014 – ICE Deputy Director joins global law enforcement community and Catholic Church to combat human trafficking

ICE Deputy Director Daniel Ragsdale traveled to Rome April 9-10 to attend the "Combating Human Trafficking" conference, during which Catholic Church leader Pope Francis met with attendees. Full Story

April 18, 2014 – Kansas state sign signifies more than a highway number

A Kansas state highway sign – a bold number 20 in the center of a golden-yellow sunflower – is one of the items on display at ICE's exhibit at the National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington, D.C. Full Story

April 10, 2014 – ICE arrests 40 criminal aliens in east Texas during 3-day operation

Officers from ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Fugitive Operations Teams arrested 40 convicted criminal aliens during a three-day operation which concluded April 12. Full Story

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F.B.I. Breaking News
04.18.14
Portland: Career offender sentenced to more than 14 years for bank robbery.
04.18.14
Chicago: Real estate developer arrested on fraud charges.
04.18.14
Boston: Man pleads guilty to stealing oxycodone from pharmacy.

D.E.A. LATEST NEWS

APR 18	(TAMPA, Fla.) Pill Mill Doctor Found Guilty
APR 18	(ORLANDO, Fla.) Heroin Dealer Endangering Children Sentenced
APR 18	(MINNEAPOLIS) 65 Arrested in Raids by Federal, State and Local Officials
APR 17	(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) Doctor Arrested: Unlawfully Dispensing Drugs and Fraud
APR 15	(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Seven Men Sentenced for Conspiracy

A.T.F. NEWS

• Duluth man sentenced for carjacking, obstruction of justice
  Posted on 04/21/14
  MINNEAPOLIS—Yesterday in federal court in St. Paul, a 35-year-old Duluth man was sentenced for carjacking a vehicle and for twice attempting to obstruct justice by soliciting false alibis and concocting a false confession from a fictitious person. United States District Judge Susan R. Nelson sentenced ...
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• 04/21/14
  Orlando Man Pleads Guilty to Charges in Connection with Mailing Firearms to the U.S. Virgin Islands
• 04/21/14
  Debary Man Sentenced to More than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Drug Offenses
• 04/18/14
  ATF National Response Team Investigates Plant Explosion
• 04/18/14
  Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession

Headlines News coverage of the U.S. Marshals

	Former officer turned fugitive may be living in Brazil with new name and using Pinterest
	New police unit will partner with U.S. Marshals to keep close eye on top 200 criminals
	U.S. Marshals searching for fugitive in <acronym title="Google Page Ranking">PR</acronym> capture Velazquez-Vazquez
	Hunt is on for NM fugitive
	Suspects in hit & run that killed officer’s son caught in FL
	U.S. Marshals arrest man suspected of murder

Attorney General Holder: Justice Department Set to Expand Clemency Criteria, Will Prepare for Wave of Applications from Drug Offenders in Federal Prison
Monday, April 21, 2014
In an important step to reduce sentencing disparities for drug offenders in the federal prison system, Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday announced that the Justice Department will soon detail new, more expansive criteria that the Department will use in considering when to recommend clemency applications for the President’s review.
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Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at an Interfaith Service of Unity and Hope Honoring the Victims of Last Week’s Tragic Shootings
Thursday, April 17, 2014
A few days ago, many of you observed the beginning of Passover, marking the start of a long and difficult journey from tyranny and persecution toward freedom in the Promised Land. Today, this community begins its own journey of healing. And although the road ahead will not be easy, I promise you that I, and millions of others throughout our nation, will be here to walk alongside you – not only today, but always. We will never stop fighting for justice. And we will never forget the names, or the stories, of those we lost.
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Armenian Power Gang Leaders Convicted for Their Role in Racketeering Conspiracy
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Two leaders of the Armenian Power gang were found guilty today by a federal jury in Los Angeles for their participation in a racketeering conspiracy that included extortion, bank fraud targeting elderly bank customers and a sophisticated credit and debit card skimming scheme.
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Former Certified Nursing Assistant and Co-Conspirators Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft Tax Scheme
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Kimberly Banks, Donalene Mosley and Arneshia Austin were sentenced today in Albany, Ga., to serve 192 months, 37 months and 21 months in prison, respectively, for crimes relating to filing fraudulent income tax returns using stolen identities.
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Navy Petty Officer Based in Japan Charged in International Bribery Scandal
Thursday, April 17, 2014
A fourth U.S. Navy official has been charged in a complaint unsealed today with accepting cash, luxury travel and consumer electronics from a foreign defense contractor in exchange for classified and internal U.S. Navy information.
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I.C.E. NEWS

• 4 New Jersey men arrested following joint child p... 4/18/2014 - Newark, NJ
• ICE pays tribute to victims and survivors of Rwan... 4/18/2014 - Washington, DC
• TOP STORY: Kansas state sign signifies more than ... 4/18/2014 - Washington, DC
• TOP STORY: Rules for international students conte... 4/17/2014 - Washington, DC
• Former Denver woman charged with visa fraud, tax ... 4/17/2014 - Denver, CO

News from CBP

April 19, 2014 | National Media Release
Readout of Commissioner Kerlikowske’s Trip to California

April 17, 2014 | Local Media Release
Savannah CBP Nets $1M+ in Counterfeit Soccer Club Apparel

April 17, 2014 | Local Media Release
Andrade CBP Officers Discover More than 2,200 Xanax Pills Concealed Inside Man’s Underwear

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News about CBP

April 18, 2014 | Source: Laredo Sun
CBP Officers Arrest Man with $165,000 in Unreported Currency at the Laredo Port of Entry

April 18, 2014 | Source: USA Today.com
80 Immigrants Arrested in Camouflaged Camp in Texas

April 18, 2014 | Source: KTVK-TV
Border Patrol Arrests 26 in Drug, Human Smuggling Cases

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