I.C.E. Top Stories: Last Week 11/20/17

**JohnDoe2** · 11-20-2017, 02:33 PM

ICE’s ‘Operation Raging Bull’ nets 267 MS-13 arrests

On Thursday, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officials announced the results of stepped up efforts by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the departments to target and dismantle MS-13 – culminating in the arrest of 267 in the U.S. and overseas.
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Illegal alien indicted for hampering with ankle monitor

An illegally present Mexican national was indicted in federal court on a charge that he connived or conspired or took any other action designed to prevent or hamper, and with the purpose of preventing and hampering, his departure pursuant to the final order of removal. He was also indicted for illegal reentry after removal. Learn more

ICE deports man wanted in Mexico for murder

A Mexican man wanted in his native country for aggravated homicide was removed Tuesday by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Learn more

Local partnerships key to transnational gang investigations

At ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) partnerships are key to the success of the agency.
Whether on the local, state or federal level, effective collaboration with other law enforcement partners is an essential part of the criminal investigations HSI conducts, such as the recently completed “Operation Raging Bull.” Learn more

ICE teams with industry to fight IP theft

The crackdown on counterfeiting intensified this week as ICE welcomed Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) industry representatives from multiple sectors, and IP enforcers from across the federal government, to exchange intelligence and develop new strategies in the fight against IP crimes that support transnational criminal organizations and threaten the health and safety of American consumers. Learn more

Human Smuggling Equals Grave Danger, Big Money

Moving human beings as cargo pays in the billions of dollars for transnational criminal smuggling organizations.
Human smuggling is the illegal importation of people into a country via the deliberate evasion of immigration laws. ICE serves as the leading U.S. law enforcement agency responsible for the fight against human smuggling. Learn more

STAY CONNECTED

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security.ICE is a 21st century law enforcement agency with broad responsibilities for a number of key homeland security priorities. For more information, visit www.ICE.gov. To report suspicious activity, call 1-866-347-2423 or complete our tip form.

I.C.E. News Releases

11/20/2017

WASHINGTON, DC

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS

ICE fights to protect girls and women from mutilation and abuse
More than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation, or cutting (FGM/C). FGM/C refers to cutting and other procedures that injure the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

11/17/2017

ORLANDO, FL

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL

Illegal alien indicted for hampering with ankle monitor
According to court documents, Jose Carlos Hernandez-Lopez, 22, was encountered by the U.S. Border Patrol after a traffic stop on Sept. 6. At that time, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) was operating under an emergency operation due to Hurricane Irma. Based on the emergency operations procedures, the defendant was placed on the Alternates to Detention (ATD) Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) using a GPS ankle bracelet monitoring system and released from ICE ERO custody with instructions to return back to the ERO Office on Sept. 19.

11/17/2017

LUBBOCK, TX

CHILD EXPLOITATION

West Texas man sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography
U.S. District Judge Sam R. Cummings remanded Michael Doerr, 45, from San Angelo, Texas, into immediate custody to begin serving his sentence. Doerr pleaded guilty in August 2017 to one count of receiving child pornography.

11/17/2017

WASHINGTON, DC

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

ICE teams with industry to fight IP theft
The crackdown on counterfeiting intensified this week as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) welcomed Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) industry representatives from multiple sectors, and IP enforcers from across the federal government, to exchange intelligence and develop new strategies in the fight against IP crimes that support transnational criminal organizations and threaten the health and safety of American consumers.

11/17/2017

NEWARK, NJ

FINANCIAL CRIMES

Owners of Miami export business found guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and international money laundering
Luis Diaz Jr., 75, and Luis Javier Diaz, 50 were each convicted in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) of one count of operation of an unlicensed money transmitting business and one count of international money laundering. Diaz Jr. was also convicted of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business and conspiracy to commit international money laundering.

11/16/2017

WASHINGTON, DC

TRANSNATIONAL GANGS

Local partnerships key to transnational gang investigations
“Operation Raging Bull” was a two-phase operation that targeted dangerous gang members and others providing financial support to gang leadership in El Salvador. It received significant support from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Treasury and international law enforcement partners.

11/16/2017

FORT WORTH, TX

HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING

2 men charged with witness tampering in North Texas federal criminal complaint
Bruce Trenshel Davis, aka “Wheatie,” 25, of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Brandon Ray Austin, aka “Pep,” 31, of Fort Worth, appeared Wednesday in federal court on a federal criminal complaint stemming from their attempt to threaten witnesses who were cooperating with law enforcement to prosecute a child sex trafficking organization. Demarcus Davis, Kentrell Davis, Pierre Lagrone, Herman Sanders and Reginald Smith were among the eight charged.

11/15/2017

TAMPA, FL

OPERATIONAL

SAC Tampa graduates new Citizens' Academy
Participants for the academy were nominated by local HSI employees for inclusion in the program. Once nominated, the interested community members had to submit an application and undergo a limited background check before ultimately being selected to participate. The HSI Tampa Citizens’ Academy received more applicants than there were slots available so acceptance was limited, but the office is already looking forward to hosting the next class.

11/15/2017

FORT WORTH, TX

CHILD EXPLOITATION

North Texas man admits to felony child pornography charges, faces at least 15 years in federal prison
Timothy Paul Malone, 39, of River Oaks, Texas, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of attempted sexual exploitation of children. Malone faces a maximum term of imprisonment of not less than 15 years and not more than 90 years, a total of $750,000 in fines and up to a lifetime of supervised release. Malone has been in custody since the time of indictment in September 2017.

11/14/2017

TOLEDO, OH

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL

ICE deports man wanted in Mexico for murder
Jorge Ochoa-Martinez 35, was transferred Nov. 14, to the custody of Mexican law enforcement officials by ERO officers at the Lincoln Juarez Port of Entry in Laredo, Texas. According to Mexican authorities, in 2006, Ochoa-Martinez and other suspects are accused of fatally bludgeoning a man with a screw driver. Authorities said the beating lasted for approximately 20 minutes.

11/13/2017

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES

Previously convicted New Mexico felon sentenced for to 6 months in federal prison for firearms, 'stolen valor' convictions
In addition to his prison sentence Anthony Lee Gambino, 45, of Farmington, New Mexico, must serve three years on supervised release after he completes his prison sentence. According to court filings, Gambino was the owner and operator of Gambino Security Safety Corp., a security company based in Aztec, New Mexico.

11/09/2017

HOUSTON, TX

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Veterans Day Spotlight: HSI Houston Special Agent Norman Green
Green began his military career in December 1985 as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army. As he reflects on Veterans Day, he thinks of service to the nation and the opportunity to pay tribute to his fellow soldiers who served with him.

11/09/2017

NEW YORK, NY

CHILD EXPLOITATION

Queens man charged with producing child pornography by using social media to direct the abuse
A criminal complaint against Keith Liwang, 26, was unsealed Thursday with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announcing the charges of conspiracy to produce child pornography. Liwang is alleged to have directed women on Facebook to abuse children and send him photographs of the abuse in exchange for cash.

11/09/2017

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

CHILD EXPLOITATION

Previously convicted sex offender from Southeast Texas pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
Adam Thomas Simington, 31, from Corpus Christi, on Nov. 9 pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.

11/09/2017

NEW YORK, NY

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL

ICE arrests 25 on Long Island during Operation Secure Streets
In the course of Operation Secure Streets, ERO deportation officers apprehended 25 individuals, 24 of whom have been convicted of violations concerning the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. One individual, who was arrested for immigration violations, did not have a DUI-related conviction. Each was taken into custody and is currently being detained pending the completion of removal proceedings.

11/08/2017

HOUSTON, TX

TRANSNATIONAL GANGS

22 South Texas gang members indicted for multiple violent crimes
Those arrested during the Nov. 7 enforcement actions include: Houston residents Giovani Alecio, aka Whiteboy, 26, Victor Javiel Gonzalez, 29, Maria Angelica Moreno-Reyna, aka Patty, 51, Gabriela Gonzalez-Flores, aka Gabby, 46, Eddie Torres, aka Monterrey 38, Jose Luis Moreno, aka Lucky, 23, Gilberto Espinoza Garcia, 49, Hector Reyna, aka Pantera, 26, Jimmy Mejia Chavez, 33, and Grisel Salas, aka Cris, 34, from Donna, Texas; and Jose Ruben Palomo-Martinez, 48, from Mission, Texas. Those arrested in the Houston area made their initial appearances in federal court Nov. 8 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy Johnson.

11/08/2017

MIAMI, FL

HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING

Colombian national extradited to the US to face charges for encouraging and inducing aliens to come to the US
Carlos Emilio Ibarguen Palacios, 26, is charged along with three others in a Jan. 6, indictment with one count of conspiracy to encourage and induce aliens to come to the Unites States as well as three counts of encouraging and inducing aliens to come to the United States.

11/07/2017

SAN ANTONIO, TX

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL

South Texas ICE officers remove Honduran criminal wanted for double murder
Santos Ventura Meija-Mendez, 24, was flown to Honduras onboard a charter flight coordinated by ICE’s Air Operations (IAO) Unit. Upon arrival, Meija-Mendez was turned over to Honduran authorities.

11/07/2017

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CONTRABAND

ICE, ATF, PRPD arrest 22 for firearms trafficking
Those arrested also face charges for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, possession of a machine gun and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. During the investigation and leading up to Wednesday’s arrests, authorities seized 35 firearms, including 20 pistols and 15 rifles, including five machine guns.

11/06/2017

WASHINGTON, DC

OPERATIONAL

2 cartel members sentenced to life prison terms in slaying of ICE Special Agent Jaime Zapata and attempted murder of ICE Special Agent Victor Avila
The defendants, Jose Emanuel Garcia Sota, aka Juan Manuel Maldonado Amezcua, aka “Zafado,” 36, of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and Jesus Ivan Quezada Piña, aka “Loco,” 29, of Matamoros, Mexico, are among seven Mexican nationals who were extradited to the United States on federal charges in this case. They were found guilty by a jury on July 27, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and sentenced by the Honorable Royce C. Lamberth.

11/06/2017

NEW YORK, NY

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL

ICE arrests 5 after being released despite active detainers
Since January, ICE arrests comprise over 70 percent convicted criminals. Of the remaining individuals not convicted of a crime, approximately 70 percent have either been charged with a crime, are an immigration fugitive, or have been removed from the United States and illegally re-entered.

11/03/2017

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

CHILD EXPLOITATION

Former Minnesota high school teacher sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography
Joshua Noble, 39, was charged by felony information on April 17, 2017, and pleaded guilty on June 29, 2013, to one count of distributing child pornography. Noble was sentenced Nov. 2 before Judge Ann D. Montgomery. He was also sentenced to 10 year term of supervised release, $26,000 in restitution to the victims, and he must pay a $5,000 special assessment to the Domestic Trafficking Victims Fund.

11/03/2017

FARGO, ND

CHILD EXPLOITATION

North Dakota man sentenced to 22 years in federal prison following his guilty plea to child pornography charges
Alexander Robert McManus, 56, of Jamestown, North Dakota, was sentenced Nov. 3 before Judge Ralph R. Erickson following his guilty plea to one count of receiving materials containing child pornography and two counts of possessing materials containing child pornography.

11/03/2017

LUBBOCK, TX

NARCOTICS

Drug trafficking leader sentenced in West Texas to more than 10 years in federal prison
Senior U.S. District Judge Sam R. Cummings sentenced Leopoldo Herrera-Gandara, aka “Polo,” 33 of Arch, New Mexico, to 121 months in federal prison. Herrera-Gandara pleaded guilty in August to one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

11/03/2017

BOSTON, MA

WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT

Massachusetts restaurateur sentenced for multiple fraud schemes
Hazrat Khalid Khan, 58, a Pakistani national residing in Middletown, New York, was sentenced to 30 months in prison and one year of supervised release, and will be subject to deportation proceedings upon completion of his sentence. Khan was also ordered to pay restitution of $2,343,155 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and $27,863 to two insurance companies he defrauded.

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**JohnDoe2** · 11-20-2017, 02:51 PM

F.B.I. Top Stories

11.16.2017
Indian Country Cold Case in Montana
On the Crow Reservation in Montana, the FBI is working to solve the case of Robert Garrett Stewart, Jr., who disappeared without a trace four years ago.
11.13.2017
New Top Ten Fugitive
A convicted felon and known gang member wanted for the 2008 murder of his wife in Las Vegas, Nevada is the newest addition to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
11.13.2017
2016 Hate Crime Statistics
The FBI’s latest hate crime statistics report includes information detailing the offenses, victims, offenders, and locations of 6,121 criminal incidents reported in 2016.
11.08.2017
FBI STEM Recruiting Efforts
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**JohnDoe2** · 11-20-2017, 02:52 PM

DEA NEWS

Man Sentenced for Manufacturing Hash Oil that Resulted in Explosion Causing Serious Injuries to Children

NOV 16 (MEDFORD, ORE.)

On Thursday, November 16, 2017, United States District Judge Michael J. McShane sentenced Brian Keith Sunkenberg, 53, to 45 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to endangering human life by manufacturing marijuana in the form of hash oil. Judge McShane ordered Sunkenberg to pay $27,671 in restitution.

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D.E.A. NEWS RELEASES

NOV 16	(BUFFALO, N.Y.) Drug Ring Peddling Fentanyl Pills Dismantled
NOV 15	(SYRACUSE, N.Y.) Methamphetamine Producers Targeted in Syracuse
NOV 15	(BOISE, Idaho) Man Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine
NOV 14	(LAREDO, Texas) Four Men Sentenced for Trafficking Narcotics
NOV 14	(TRENTON, N.J.) Mercer County man admits cocaine distribution conspiracy

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**JohnDoe2** · 11-20-2017, 02:55 PM

A.T.F. Press Releases

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Fourteen With Ties to Violent YNB Stretch Gang Indicted for Drug and Firearm Offenses

Field Division:Dallas Field Division

Final Jewelry Heist Defendant Sentenced

Field Division:Columbus Field Division

Armed Robber Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Field Division:New York Field Division

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Firearms Smugglers Sentenced

Field Division:Houston Field Division

Activity in the United States Attorney's Office Sentences

Field Division:Denver Field Division

Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Firearm

Field Division:New York Field Division

50th Defendant Sentenced on Federal Charges Arising Out of ATF-Led Operation Targeting Drug Trafficking and Firearms Crime in Bernalillo County

Field Division:Phoenix Field Division

Cincinnati Men Charged with 9 Robberies at Area UDF Stores, Gas Stations

Field Division:Columbus Field Division

Grand Jury Returns Five Indictments

Field Division:St. Paul Field Division

Two Men Charged with Theft of More Than 70 Firearms from Gun Stores

Field Division:Columbus Field Division

York Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Field Division:Philadelphia Field Division

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Defendants Charged in Armed Robbery of Jewelry Store in Downtown Brooklyn

Field Division:New York Field Division

South L.A. Man Arrested on Federal Charges Alleging He Made Online Threats to Kill Sheriff’s Dept. Personnel at the Inglewood Courthouse

Field Division:Los Angeles Field Division

Wildboys Gang Member Sentenced to Prison for Violent Crime in Aid of Racketeering and Related Firearm Offense

Field Division:Charlotte Field Division

Kinston Man Sentenced for Robbery and Firearm Offenses

Field Division:Charlotte Field Division

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Gun Charges

Field Division:New York Field Division

Three Individuals Indicted on Carjacking and Murder Charges

Field Division:Kansas City Field Division

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017

ATF Agent Honored as Member of NCRGTF Investigation

Field Division:Los Angeles Field Division

Madison Man Convicted of Gun Crime

Field Division:St. Paul Field Division

Manchester Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Firearms and Narcotics Offenses

Field Division:Boston Field Division

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Man Sentenced for Armed Robberies of Tidewater Businesses

Field Division:Washington Field Division

Fort Myers Man Sentenced to More Than Fifteen Years for Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

Field Division:Tampa Field Division

Three Individuals Charged with Conspiracy and Arson

Field Division:Tampa Field Division

**JohnDoe2** · 11-20-2017, 02:56 PM

Headlines News coverage of the U.S. Marshals

	U.S. Marshals Recover 1,000th Missing Child; Abductor Arrested In Escambia County
	Vehicle found in hunt for gunman in traffic stop killing of Pennsylvania cop
	Marshals arrest man, 54, for Portland murder
	Police make arrest in NJ Applebee's murder
	Authorities Extradite Arkansas Man to Face Assault Charge in Charlottesville
	U.S. Marshals arrest Richard Grundy & two other alleged 'Grundy Crew' members
	Donald Trump nominates David Weaver, a Douglas County Commissioner, to serve as Colorado’s U.S. Marshal
	US health agency to crack down on risky stem cell offerings
	Escaped Millington inmate captured in Brownsville, Tenn.