Thread: ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending March 11, 2016

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03/14/2016

• ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending March 11, 2016

March 11, 2016 – ICE arrests 25 criminal aliens in central Florida

ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers arrested 25 criminal aliens from Feb. 29 to March 4 during a targeted enforcement action targeting criminal aliens who pose a threat to public safety. ERO officers made the arrests across central Florida. Full Story

March 9, 2016 – DHS to enhance training opportunities for international students in STEM fields

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to strengthen and enhance the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for international students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Full Story

March 10, 2016 – ICE initiative to increase community engagement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Sarah R. Saldaña announced openings for more than two dozen community liaisons with stakeholders as part of an initiative aimed at increasing local community engagement across the country. Full Story

March 7, 2016 – El Paso man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for receiving, distributing child pornography

An El Paso man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for receiving and distributing child pornography. This sentence resulted from an investigation by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Full Story

March 7, 2016 – St. Louis woman sentenced for structuring financial transactions

A St. Louis woman was sentenced in federal court for illegally structuring financial transactions, announced James L. Porter, acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. Full Story

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I.C.E. News Releases:


03/11/2016

NEW YORK, NY

CULTURAL PROPERTY, ART AND ANTIQUITIES INVESTIGATIONS


ICE recovers stolen Indian artifacts from major auction house ahead of Asia Week New York
The seizure comes just days before a planned March 15, 2016 auction of the items as part of the "Asia Week New York" festivities. Christie's had included the two artifacts in an auction entitled: "The Lahiri Collection: Indian and Himalayan Art, Ancient and Modern."


03/11/2016

DALLAS, TX

HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING


North Texas man sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison for child sex-trafficking conspiracy involving a 12-year-old girl
Marcos Antonio Rodriguez-Mejia, aka, Brady Rodriguez-Cruz, 33, of Irving, Texas, was sentenced to 293 months in federal prison on one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of children, and also sentenced to 120 months for one count of possessing counterfeit documents. Both sentences are to be served concurrently.


03/11/2016

ORLANDO, FL



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE arrests 25 criminal aliens in central Florida
All of those arrested by ICE during last week’s enforcement action met one of the agency’s top two enforcement priorities. All encountered had criminal records, some were felony convictions for serious or violent offenses, such as manslaughter, child abuse, robbery, false imprisonment, felony DUI, hit and run, armed burglary, racketeering, as well as weapons and drug violations.



03/11/2016

WASHINGTON, DC



STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM


SEVP unveils online STEM OPT Hub
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published amended regulations on optional practical training (OPT) for certain international students with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees from U.S. institutions of higher education.


03/10/2016

SAN BERNARDINO, CA



OPERATIONAL


ICE officials honored for response to San Bernardino attack
ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) were on the scene within moments of the attack, assisting local authorities and the FBI at the incident command post.


03/10/2016

WASHINGTON, DC



OPERATIONAL


ICE initiative to increase community engagement
These community relations officers will further ICE’s strategic goals by formalizing education and information sharing efforts as well as strengthening partnerships with state and local law enforcement agencies, community organizations, local governments, civic leaders, and the public at large.


03/10/2016

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CONTRABAND


ICE arrests man for creating, distributing dog fight videos
According to the criminal complaint, Ehbrin Castro-Correa arrived March 4 at the Pan-American Dock in a pickup truck with several dogs inside crates. At approximately 5:45 p.m., HSI special agents observed he placed six crates, each containing a dog, in the luggage drop off area before he presented his boarding pass to board the Caribbean Fantasy Ferry.



03/09/2016

WASHINGTON, DC



STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM


DHS to enhance training opportunities for international students in STEM fields
The final rule replaces the existing 2008 interim final rule, and amends the current regulations at 8 C.F.R. parts 214 and 274a, regarding OPT for F-1 nonimmigrant students who have completed a STEM degree. The rule posted to the Federal Register Wednesday, March 9, 2016, for public inspection and will go into effect Tuesday, May 10, 2016.


03/09/2016

DALLAS, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


North Texas man sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for transporting child pornography
Josue Osorio-Canales, 30, from Irving, Texas, pleaded guilty in July 2015 to one count of transporting child pornography.


03/08/2016

LOS ANGELES, CA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Bay Area registered sex offender convicted of traveling to Cambodia to have sex with young girls
Ronald Gerard Boyajian, 55, who resided in Menlo Park and previously spent time on the Palos Verdes peninsula, was found guilty following a six-week trial of three child exploitation crimes.


03/08/2016

TUCSON, AZ



NARCOTICS


7 arrested as DEA, HSI dismantle southern Arizona drug trafficking ring
The arrests, which occurred Thursday, are the latest development in a long-term investigation launched in 2014 targeting a drug trafficking organization allegedly spearheaded by Erick Erives, the son of current DEA fugitive Ignacio Alfredo Erives-Martinez.



03/08/2016

ST. PAUL, MN



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Georgia man charged with flying to Minnesota to have sex with 13-year-old girl
John James Denicola, 55, of Suwanee, Georgia, was charged in a federal complaint with one count of traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, and one count of attempted coercion and enticement.


03/07/2016

RICHMOND, VA



HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING


Victim assistance specialist, special agent speak to University of Richmond students
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Victim Assistance Specialist Dede Wallace and Special Agent Matthew Rosenberg were guest speakers at the University of Richmond School of Law in Richmond, Virginia, Tuesday, March 1.



03/07/2016

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL



FINANCIAL CRIMES


St. Louis woman sentenced for structuring financial transactions
Kyong Suk Kipilla, 58, of St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced March 4 to two years' probation and fined $20,000 for illegally structuring financial transactions.


03/07/2016

EL PASO, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


El Paso man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for receiving, distributing child pornography
David Aaron Diaz, 35, was also sentenced to 10 years of supervised release after he completes his prison term.



03/07/2016

WASHINGTON, DC



OPERATIONAL


ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending March 4, 2016
ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending March 4, 2016


03/04/2016

MCALLEN, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


South Texas man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child pornography with his own young relatives
Raul Casarez, 35, from Weslaco, Texas, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, which will be immediately followed by five years of supervised release. The court also ordered a total of $9,500 in restitution for all of the identified victims in this case.


03/04/2016

CHICAGO, IL



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


Chicago deportation officer receives prestigious award at Pentagon
Bahena’s efforts – and those of the nearly 200 servicemen and women in the Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade in Normal, Illinois – were recognized Feb. 26, 2016 at the 16th Annual Reserve Family Readiness Award ceremony at the Pentagon.


03/04/2016

EL PASO, TX



TRANSNATIONAL GANGS


Barrio Azteca gang member sentenced in El Paso, Texas, to 10 years in federal prison on RICO, drug trafficking, money laundering convictions
Roberto Meza, 40, was the 17th and final defendant to be sentenced to federal prison as a result of this multi-agency investigation.



03/04/2016

DALLAS, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


North Texas man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child pornography
Charles Richard Burks, 67, of Mansfield, Texas, has been in custody since his arrest in July 2015 on a related federal criminal complaint, following the execution of a search warrant at his residence.


03/03/2016

BROWNSVILLE, TX



NARCOTICS


2 South Texas women receive 6- and 20-year federal prison sentences for smuggling large amounts of methamphetamine
Crystal Yvette Martinez, 25, and Tina Marie Trevino, 24, both from Brownsville, were sentenced to 240 months and 75 months in federal prison, respectively.


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A.T.F. Press Releases

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016

Schenectady Man Indicted for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition
New York Field Division


New Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge Stemming from Violent Robbery
Boston Field Division


Convicted Felon from Chicago Indicted on Federal Firearm Offenses
Chicago Field Division


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 09, 2016

Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
New York Field Division


North Fort Myers Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition
Tampa Field Division


Leominster Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Arson
Boston Field Division


Previously Convicted Felon Found Guilty of Possession of Firearms
Washington Field Division


TUESDAY, MARCH 08, 2016

Prince George’s County Suspect Faces Federal Gun Charge
Baltimore Field Division


KC Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Illegal Firearm
Kansas City Field Division


MONDAY, MARCH 07, 2016

Eau Claire Man Sentenced for Gun Crime
St. Paul Field Division

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	Second Suspect in Taylorsville Stabbing Arrested
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The Hayner Hoyt Corporation to Pay $5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability
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Justice Department Announces Resources to Assist State and Local Reform of Fine and Fee Practices
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Acting Associate Attorney General Stuart F. Delery Delivers Remarks at Justice Department’s Sunshine Week Celebration
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News from CBP

March 12, 2016 | Local Media Release
Border Patrol Agents Seize Meth at Highway 86

March 11, 2016 | National Media Release
De Minimis Value Increases to $800

March 11, 2016 | Local Media Release
Border Patrol Intercepts Multiple Narcotics Loads in North County


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C.B.P. Media Releases

Border Patrol Agents Seize Meth at Highway 86

Saturday, March 12, 2016 | Local Media Release
SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Indio Station working at the Highway 86 checkpoint, arrested a woman suspected of drug smuggling after they discovered packages of methamphetamine hidden in her vehicle...
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Multiagency Enforcement Effort Compels Arrest of Wanted Smuggler
Friday, March 11, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseSAN DIEGO— The manhunt for a dangerous human smuggler ended last night as Martel Valencia-Cortez, one of the most-wanted targets for multiple DHS agencies, was arrested last night in San Ysidro. The arrest took place at about 9:30 p.m., as Valencia-...
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Border Patrol Intercepts Multiple Narcotics Loads in North County
Friday, March 11, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseSAN DIEGO—Enforcement efforts by U.S. Border Patrol agents led to the seizure of narcotics valued at more than $1.2 million from three separate incidents yesterday in North County. Agents discovered black tar heroin stashed inside a fire...
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De Minimis Value Increases to $800
Friday, March 11, 2016 | National Media ReleaseWASHINGTON — As agreed in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, signed by President Barack Obama Feb. 24, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that March 10, it raised the value of a shipment of merchandise imported...
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Aruba Preclearance facility intercepted nearly five pounds of cocaine concealed in a traveler’s luggage liner
Friday, March 11, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseORANJESTAD, Aruba – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Aruba Preclearance facility intercepted a cocaine courier traveling with nearly five pounds of cocaine valued at more than $30,000, on Mar. 8. Cocaine in Lining The...
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Sex Offender and $2-million in Marijuana Stopped Cold in New Mexico
Friday, March 11, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseLORDSBURG, N.M – U.S. Border Patrol agents working in New Mexico apprehended a wanted sexual offender in one incident and also seized over 2,600 pounds of marijuana in two additional law enforcement encounters. Late Monday agents from the Santa...
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Del Rio Sector Explorer Posts Excel at Competition
Thursday, March 10, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseDEL RIO, Texas – The Del Rio Border Patrol Explorer Post 920, Eagle Pass Border Patrol Explorer Post 921, and Eagle Pass South Border Patrol Explorers Post 925 competed in the El Campo Police Department Law Enforcement Explorer Competition in El...
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Close to $2 Million in Methamphetamine Seized by CBP Field Operations in Pharr, Texas
Thursday, March 10, 2016 | Local Media ReleasePHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge seized $1,900,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine and arrested a Minnesota man in connection with the failed drug smuggling attempt...
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CBP Officers in Fort Lauderdale Arrest Man Wanted for Sexual Activity with a Child
Thursday, March 10, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseMIAMI — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) arrested a man Tuesday wanted for sexual activity with a child. CBP officers working at the airport...
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CBP at JFK Seizes Cocaine in Food
Thursday, March 10, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseJAMAICA, N.Y. — An arriving passenger at John F. Kennedy International Airport had cakes that contained more than flour and sugar as U. S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists and officers discovered. CBP at JFK Seizes Cocaine in...
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Drummond Island Reporting Station to Close for the Winter Season
Thursday, March 10, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseDrummond Island Trail Head SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations today announced the closure of the Drummond Island reporting station for the 2016 winter snowmobile season. Quickly deteriorating ice...
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Rio Grande Valley Sector agents seize more than $3 million of marijuana in four days
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseEDINBURG, Texas – Agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector disrupted the cash flow of drug smuggling organizations by seizing more than $3 million worth of marijuana over the past four days. Marijuana seized by Rio Grande City Border Patrol...
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Border Patrol’s Havre Sector Headquarters Conducts Facility Testing
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseHAVRE, Mont. — On February 16, the General Services Administration (GSA) conducted standard spot air quality testing in the Havre Sector Headquarters building. Initial test results indicated the presence of lead in a small portion of the building....
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Brownsville Port of Entry CBP Officers Seize Over $1,440,133 in Methamphetamine at Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseBROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge seized a load of alleged methamphetamine hidden within a grey 2012 Nissan Juke. Packages containing 103 pounds of...
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CBP to Host Global Entry Seminar in Port Clinton
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | Local Media ReleasePORT CLINTON, Ohio — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations in Port Clinton, Ohio to hold Global Entry Seminar to travelers interested in applying for the Trusted Traveler Network. Global Entry is a CBP program that...
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Lukeville CBP Officers Seize $56K in Marijuana
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseCBP officers removed packages of marijuana from within the seats of a smuggling vehicle TUCSON, Ariz. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Operations officers at Arizona’s Port of Lukeville seized more than 111 pounds of marijuana, March 6...
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Douglas CBP Officers Seize $106K in Marijuana
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseTUCSON, Ariz. – Customs and Border Protection officers at the Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry arrested a Tucson resident Sunday for an alleged attempt to smuggle more than 200 pounds of marijuana worth $106,000. Officers arrested a 32-year-old...
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Lukeville CBP Officers Seize Firearm Components
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseA handgun and ammunition magazine were discovered by CBP officers at the Port of Lukeville. TUCSON, Ariz. — A male Mexican national was arrested Friday (March 4) for attempting to smuggle nine separate parts of firearms into Mexico through the...
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CBP Minneapolis seizes Opium Concealed in Powdered Drink Mix
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseMINNEAPOLIS— On Friday March 4, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport seized more than 30 pounds of opium powder discovered in a passenger’s luggage. While conducting examinations of arriving...
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CBP at JFK seizes Cocaine in Package
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseJAMAICA, N.Y. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized cocaine in an un-manifested package at an express cargo facility at John F. Kennedy International Airport. CBP at JFK seizes Cocaine in Package On February 23, CBP officers...
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CBP Seizes 100+ Pounds of Marijuana at Presidio Port
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | Local Media ReleasePRESIDIO, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers working at the Presidio port of entry seized 108 pounds of marijuana Sunday afternoon. The drugs were in a vehicle being driven by a 49-year-old U.S. citizen...
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CBP, Coast Guard intercept a wooden vessel with 25 Dominican Republic migrants
Monday, March 7, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseAGUADILLA, Puerto Rico –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO), working jointly with the U.S. Coast Guard, intercepted a makeshift wooden vessel Saturday with 25 undocumented migrants from the Dominican Republic...
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CBP Officers Seize Hidden Meth, Heroin at Del Rio International Bridge
Monday, March 7, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseDEL RIO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio International Bridge recently discovered more $1 million worth of suspected narcotics hidden in a vehicle coming from Mexico. CBP officers discovered 11 packages of...
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CBP Officers at South Texas Ports Facilitate Significant Amounts of Passenger, Commercial Traffic, Trade Imports in FY 2015
Monday, March 7, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseSOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at eight South Texas ports of entry upheld CBP’s border security mission while facilitating significant volumes of passenger, commercial traffic and trade imports during Fiscal Year...
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CBP Officers, Agriculture Specialists in South Texas Post Significant Increases in Hard Narcotics Seized, Immigration Violations in FY 2015
Monday, March 7, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseSOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists at eight South Texas ports of entry seized a significant amount of narcotics, currency, false documents, and uncovered numerous immigration and agricultural...
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