Thread: ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Feb. 20, 2015

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02/20/2015

ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Feb. 20, 2015



ICE removes Japanese national convicted of terror attack on US Embassy


Feb. 17, 2015 – Federal, state charges filed against 3 men linked to sex trafficking and child pornography ring

Three men, including a teacher’s aide from the Palm Springs area, are in custody facing both federal and state criminal charges for their alleged involvement in a ring suspected of sex trafficking underage boys and producing child pornography of the victims. Authorities believe there may be additional unidentified victims in this case and are seeking information from the public. Full Story

Feb. 13, 2015 – ‘Operation Roundtable’ ringleader sentenced to 21 years after ICE investigation

An Abita Springs man who pleaded guilty last year to operating a worldwide child pornography network that was the largest ever discovered in the history of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was sentenced Feb. 12 to 21 years in federal prison for operating a child exploitation enterprise. Full Story

Feb. 13, 2015 – Jamaican man first to be extradited to face fraud charges in lottery scam

A Jamaican man was extradited Feb. 12 for his role in a Jamaican-based telemarketing fraud scheme.Full Story

Feb. 20, 2015 – ICE removes Japanese national convicted of terror attack on US Embassy

A Japanese man who served nearly 20 years in federal prison for his participation in a 1986 rocket attack on the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, was removed from the United States Thursday by officers with ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Full Story

Feb. 19, 2015 – ICE supervisory immigration enforcement agent logs more than 1 million miles in air travel enforcing the law

Supervisory IEA James R. Donaldson has been with ICE since its creation and has logged more than one million miles in air travel supporting the ERO mission. Full Story

https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ic...ng-feb-20-2015

F.B.I. Breaking News
2.23.15
Newark: Doctor charged with falsely billing Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers.
02.23.15
Headquarters: Angela Byers named special agent in charge of Cincinnati Division.
02.23.15
Chicago: Psychologist gets seven years in $1.5 million fraud against Medicare.

D.E.A. TOP STORY

Biogenesis Founder Sentenced, Conspiracy to Distribute

FEB 17 (MIAMI)

Anthony Bosch, 50, of Key Biscayne, was sentenced today to four years imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release for his role in administering testosterone and human growth hormone to underage high school and professional athletes. The court also ordered Bosch to perform 200 hours of community service and prevented him from working in the medical field in the future.

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FEB 19	(SCRANTON, Pa.) Two Men Sentenced for Trafficking Heroin
FEB 19	(GRANITE CITY, Ill.) Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Offenses

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A.T.F. NEWS

• Las Vegas Business Man and his Mother Charged with Arson for 2010 Convenience Store Fire in which Man Died
  
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  LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A Las Vegas man and his mother have been indicted by the federal grand jury on charges that they destroyed the mini-mart store they owned in North Las Vegas in order to collect the insurance proceeds, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel G. ...
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  New ULM Felon Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
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  Miami Gardens Resident Convicted in Shooting of Miami Gardens Police Officer
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  Seattle Man who Advertised Illegal Arsenal from Magnolia Apartment Sentenced to Prison

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U.S. Marshals Service News

The United States Marshals Service Expands Fugitive Task Force with Cold Case Unit

February 19, 2015 - United States Marshal Pete Elliott and Northeast Regional Adult Parole Director Todd Ishee announce the expansion of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force with the new Cold Case Unit. The Cold Case Unit will have dedicated and experienced full time investigative personnel utilizing all the ... read more

Oklahoma Fugitive Pair Captured in Newport News

February 18, 2015 - United States Marshal Robert W. Mathieson announces the capture of Lonnie Duncan and Stacey Zell. The pair was wanted by the Muskogee Sheriff’s Office for Failing to Appear on multiple drug related charges. read more

U.S. Marshals to Hold Another Bitcoin Auction

February 18, 2015 - The U.S. Marshals are again auctioning 50,000 bitcoins in connection with a civil forfeiture action against and the criminal conviction of Ross Ulbricht in federal court in the Southern District of New York. read more

U.S. Marshals Arrest Barre Fugitive, Clearing 4 Warrants Spanning 2 Counties

February 12, 2015 - The U.S. Marshals Service Vermont Violent Offender Task Force arrested a Vermont fugitive who was wanted for a multitude of charges, including Possession of Narcotics and a Probation Violation. Cindy Abbott was arrested in Barre, VT when located by members of the task force. read more

U.S. Marshals Arrest Puerto Rico Fugitive in Massachusetts

February 11, 2015 - The United States Marshals Puerto Rico Violent Offender Task Force is pleased to announce the arrest of Luis J. Carrasquillo-Lizardi. Carrasquillo-Lizardi was wanted on warrants issued by the Puerto Rico Police Department for double murder and charged with 1st Degree Murder among several other offenses. Carrasquillo-Lizardi ... read more

Murder Suspect Arrested in Durham, North Carolina by U.S. Marshals

February 11, 2015 - Yesterday afternoon, Fredrick Wayne McLucas Jr. was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Joint Fugitive Task Force and Durham Police Department. On February 10th, an arrest warrant was issued for McLucas Jr. for Murder by the Durham Police Department.read more

Convicted Colorado Sex Offender Arrested in Huntington

February 10, 2015 - Daniel Varnes was apprehended by members of the U.S. Marshals Service and West Virginia State Police in Huntington, West Virginia. Varnes, who was listed as one of Colorado’s Most Wanted Sex Offenders, is charged with five counts of Failure to Register as a Sexual Offender. read more

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Florida Fugitive in Connection with 2012 Murder

February 10, 2015 - Today, U.S. Marshal Martin Pane announced the arrest of Sophia Williams for Accessory After the Fact to First-Degree Murder. Deputy U.S. Marshals and members of the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force in the Middle District of Pennsylvania arrested Williams in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County.read more

Alamo Heights Bank Robber Captured

February 09, 2015 - Edgar Lamar Scott was arrested by members of the United States Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in San Antonio, TX. An arrest warrant was issued pursuant to an investigation by the Alamo Heights Police Department, where it is alleged that Scott committed Aggravated Robbery. read more

U.S. Marshals Apprehend California Cold Case Homicide Suspect in Charlotte

February 06, 2015 - Federal agents with the U.S. Marshals Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement located and apprehended a cold case homicide suspect in Charlotte, NC. Eduardo Juarez Dominguez was taken into custody for allegedly committing Homicide in San Bernardino, California in 1998. read more

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Rape Suspect

February 06, 2015 - Today, U.S. Marshal Martin Pane announced the arrest of Sergio Granados-Ruelas. The Pennsylvania State Police obtained an arrest warrant charging Granados-Ruelas with Rape, Burglary, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Unlawful Restraint and Sexual Assault. The Pennsylvania State Police requested the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task ... read more

U.S. Marshals Arrest Vermont Fugitive in New Hampshire

February 06, 2015 - The U.S. Marshals Service Vermont Violent Offender Task Force arrested a Vermont fugitive who was wanted for Escape from Custody-Furlough, amongst other charges. Nina Keus was arrested by the task force with the assistance of the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force in New Ipswich, NH. read more

Fugitive of the Week Quickly Arrested

February 06, 2015 - Last evening, this week’s “Fugitive of the Week,” Todd Burke was arrested in Fitchburg, Mass by members of the NH Joint Fugitive Task Force. Burke was being sought on a federal arrest warrant for Bail Violations. Burke is on bail for charges of Conspiracy to Distribute ... read more

U.S. Marshals Arrest Cedar Rapids Most Wanted in Chicago

February 05, 2015 - U.S. Marshals arrested a Cedar Rapids man today wanted on charges related to burglary and trafficking stolen firearms. Brandon Robertson failed to appear for sentencing in October 2014. Following the incident, the U.S. Marshals Service Northern Iowa Fugitive Task Force was requested to assist in the ... read more

Fugitive of the Week Arrested in Concord

February 05, 2015 - Last evening, “Fugitive of the Week,” Carlos Perez, Jr. was arrested in Concord, NH. Perez was being sought on an outstanding federal arrest warrant for Supervised Release Violation. Perez was on supervised release after being convicted and sentenced for being a Felon in Possession of a ... read more

JUSTICE NEWS



Attorney General Holder Delivers Remarks at the Global Law Summit to Commemorate the 800-Year Anniversary of Magna Carta
Monday, February 23, 2015





Two Long Beach, California, Men Sentenced for Participation in a Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
Friday, February 20, 2015





Former Arizona Army National Guard Sergeant Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison for Participating in Scheme to Protect Purported Drug Traffickers
Friday, February 20, 2015




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I.C.E. News Releases


02/23/2015

NEWARK, NJ

DOCUMENT AND BENEFIT FRAUD

Former Newark official sentenced for producing fraudulent birth certificates
Cory Cooke, 45, of Newark, pleaded guilty on Nov. 21, 2014, in federal court to one count of producing false identification documents.


02/23/2015

WASHINGTON, DC

OPERATIONAL

ICE African-American History Month spotlight: ODCR AD Scott Lanum
As a high school dropout from the south side of Chicago, the only role models that Lanum, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Assistant Director for Diversity and Civil Rights (ODCR), knew were the ones who roamed the streets up to no good.


02/20/2015

DALLAS, TX

DOCUMENT AND BENEFIT FRAUD

Texas immigration lawyer arrested on federal charges
Sherin Thawer, 45, of Coppell, Texas, was arrested by HSI special agents at her residence. She made her initial appearance on Friday in federal court, and was later released under supervision. The charges are outlined in a multi-count federal indictment, which was returned by a grand jury and unsealed Friday.


02/20/2015

ALEXANDRIA, LA

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE removes Japanese national convicted of terror attack on US Embassy
Tsutomu Shirosaki, 67, was convicted in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in February 1998 of assault with intent to murder, attempted destruction of buildings, attempted murder of internationally protected persons and violent attack on official premises of internationally protected persons.


02/19/2015

WASHINGTON, DC

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE supervisory immigration enforcement agent logs more than 1 million miles in air travel enforcing the law
To the layman, world travel seems exotic, but to an IEA or DO, it means being away from family, their country and their home. It’s a sacrifice that takes a special kind of person – a person who works for something greater than himself or herself. It means missed birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and other notable milestones.


02/19/2015

CHICAGO, IL

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Chicago-area mother and son sentenced to federal prison for extorting, threatening Salvadoran national in elaborate scam
Vincenta Edith Peralta-Saavedra, 58, of Merrillville, Indiana, was sentenced Feb. 18 to 16 months; her son, Geovanni Ozuna-Peralta, 25, also of Merrillville, Indiana, was sentenced Jan. 22 to five years in prison by U.S. District Court Judge John J. Tharp.


02/18/2015

NEW YORK, NY

CHILD EXPLOITATION

Westchester man sentenced to 50 years in prison for engaging in sexual activity with minors and videotaping the assaults
Richard Dinizo, 60, of Cortlandt Manor, New York, videotaped the sexual abuse and transported the videos depicting him engaging in sexual activity with minors to recipients outside of New York. Dinizo plead guilty in May 2014 before United States District Judge Vincent Briccetti, who also imposed Tuesday's sentence at White Plains federal court.

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