Thread: ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending March 6, 2015

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03/09/2015

ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending March 6, 2015



ICE Chicago office deports Canadian national wanted for crimes in Québec


March 5, 2015 – ICE Chicago office deports Canadian national wanted for crimes in Québec

A Canadian national wanted for crimes committed in Québec was deported Wednesday and turned over to Canadian law enforcement authorities to face criminal charges there. Full Story

March 1, 2015 – ICE St. Thomas reaches out to more than 1,000 students in the U.S. Virgin Islands

More than 1,000 students from the public and private schools in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), received tips on how to avoid falling victim to online sexual predators Feb. 23 through Feb. 27 during a USVI-sponsored youth summit at a local hotel in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. The presentation was provided under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Project iGuardian. Full Story

March 6, 2015 – MS-13 gang member arrested, charged with the murder of a 19-year-old Long Island man

A member of the violent street gang La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) was arrested Thursday for allegedly shooting a 19-year-old Long Island man he believed was cooperating with law enforcement. The arrest and indictment are the result of an investigation by HSI. Full Story

March 4, 2015 – US assists Korean authorities recover more than $28.7 million in corruption proceeds from former Korean president

The Department of Justice on Wednesday has reached a settlement of its civil forfeiture cases against $1.2 million in assets in the United States traceable to corruption proceeds accumulated by Chun Doo Hwan, the former president of the Republic of Korea. The department also assisted the government of the Republic of Korea in recovering an additional $27.5 million to satisfy an outstanding criminal restitution order against former President Chun. Full Story

March 5, 2015 – ICE Special Agent makes appearance on CNBC’s American Greed

In addition to telling the story of the rise and fall of Jordan Belfort, the former stock broker and inspiration behind the 2013 film “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and his sex and drug-filled brokerage firm, the show featured ICE Special Agent in Charge David Marwell. Full Story

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F.B.I. Breaking News
03.06.15
Atlanta: Two Vietnamese citizens charged in large data breach of e-mail providers.
03.06.15
Washington: Mom of 4-year-old guilty of attempted international parental kidnapping.
03.06.15
San Juan: Cop gets eight years for civil rights violations related to fatal beating.

D.E.A. TOP STORY

DEA Statement on Arrest of Omar Trevino Morales

MAR 04 (WASHINGTON)

DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart today issued the following statement on the arrest in Mexico of Zetas leader Omar Trevino Morales:
"The Drug Enforcement Administration proudly congratulates the Government of Mexico and their leadership in the arrest of Omar Trevino Morales, head of the Zetas cartel. The Zetas represent the worst in global organized crime: violence, intimidation, corruption, and brutal killings. Today’s arrest strikes at the heart of the leadership structure of the Zetas and should serve as yet another warning that no criminal is immune from arrest and prosecution. Omar Trevino Morales facilitated and oversaw huge drug shipments into the United States and elsewhere, and has been charged in several judicial districts. We are pleased that he will face justice for his crimes, and look forward to future successes with our Mexican partners.”

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FEB 25	(TAMPA, Fla.) Major Marijuana Trafficker Sentenced
FEB 25	(FRESNO, Calif.) Former Detective and Trafficker Plead Guilty
FEB 24	(LAREDO, Texas) Heroin and Meth Traffickers Ordered to Prison

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• Additional Defendants Named in Pittsburgh-area Drug Trafficking Conspiracies
  
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• PITTSBURGH- Following the indictments of 40 defendants in October 2014, a grand jury last week issued additional and superseding indictments all relating to a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in the Homewood neighborhood Pittsburgh and other communities in the Greater Pittsburgh area. On Feb. 27, ...
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  Additional MS-13 Gang Member Indicted for Murder of 19 Year Old Man in Long Island
• 03/06/15
  New Haven Narcotics Dealer Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison

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U.S. Marshals Service News

This Week's 'Fugitive of the Week' Arrested in Manchester

March 04, 2015 - This morning, this week’s “Fugitive of the Week,” Nicole Wells was arrested in Manchester, NH by members of the U.S. Marshals – NH Joint Fugitive Task Force. Wells was wanted on an outstanding federal arrest warrant for Supervised Release Violations. Nicole was on supervised release as ... read more

U.S. Marshals Arrest Carnal Knowledge Suspect

March 03, 2015 - U.S. Marshal Robert W. Mathieson announces the capture of Teon Garland. Garland had been on the run for over one year, with an outstanding warrant out of Portsmouth for Carnal Knowledge. In December 2013, it is alleged that Garland sexually assaulted a female under the age of ... read more

Pastor, Alleged Sexual Predator On Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted List Captured

March 02, 2015 - 15 Most Wanted Capture - After only three months on the U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted fugitive list, self-proclaimed pastor and accused sexual predator Victor Arden Barnard was arrested Friday, February 27, in Pipa, Brazil. Barnard is wanted by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office in Pine ... read more

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Scranton Rape Suspect

March 02, 2015 - U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Martin Pane, announced the arrest of Demetrius Franklin in Scranton. On February 28, 2015, the Scranton Police Department obtained an arrest warrant charging Franklin with Rape by Force, Statutory Sexual Assault, Unlawful Contact with a Minor and Corruption ... read more

Westside Shooter Arrested

February 26, 2015 - Edward Arocha was arrested this afternoon by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in San Antonio, TX. An arrest warrant was issued pursuant to an investigation by the San Antonio Police Department, where it is alleged that Arocha committed 1st Degree ... read more

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Pennsylvania Rape Suspect in Maryland

February 26, 2015 - U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Martin Pane, announced the arrest of William Fogle, who is charged with Rape and other related offenses. read more

Fugitive Sex Offender Captured in Mexico After Seven Years on the Run

February 25, 2015 - Last night, Deputy U.S. Marshals took custody of Manuel Mauro Rivera-Ramirez from law enforcement officials in the Republic of Mexico at the Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas. In September 2008, a warrant was issued by the Pima County Superior Court charging Rivera-Ramirez with violating ... read more

This Week's 'Fugitive of the Week' Arrested in Gilford

February 25, 2015 - This week’s “Fugitive of the Week,” Haley Laplant, was arrested in Gilford, NH. Laplant was being sought on a Merrimack County Superior Court warrant for Failure to Appear on a charge involving synthetic narcotics. read more

Fugitive of the Week Arrested in Manchester

February 25, 2015 - Last evening, “Fugitive of the Week,” Ryan Souza was arrested in Manchester, NH. Souza was being sought on several arrest warrants, including a Strafford County warrant for Failure to Appear on two counts of Theft by Unauthorized Taking; a Hillsborough County warrant for Failure to Appear ... read more

Operation Desert Snow: U.S. Marshals Complete Phase 2 of 5

February 25, 2015 - The Marshals Service has been diligently working with state and local law enforcement officers to arrest violent fugitives in all 33 counties in New Mexico. Operation Desert Snow has five phases which have already been implemented throughout the entire state of New Mexico. The operation is ... read more

Connecticut Man Wanted for Sexual Assault of a Minor Arrested in Chesapeake

February 24, 2015 - United States Marshal Robert W. Mathieson announces the capture of Willie Rollins. Rollins was wanted out of New London, Connecticut in relation to the sexual assault of a minor female that occurred in late 2014. read more

U.S. Marshals Arrest Burlington Fugitive in Bennington County

February 23, 2015 - The U.S. Marshals Service Vermont Violent Offender Task Force arrested a Vermont fugitive who was wanted for a Return on Mittimus and an Escape warrant. Michael Germain was arrested in Arlington, Vermont when confronted by the Vermont State Police. read more

Florida Fugitive Wanted on Child Sex Offenses Captured by U.S. Marshals

February 23, 2015 - The U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force of Savannah, Georgia and the Camden County Sheriff’s Office arrested fugitive Gerald L. Warren at an apartment complex in Saint Marys, Georgia. Warren was being sought by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida on alleged ... read more

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

JUSTICE NEWS



Florida Home Health Care Company Agrees to Pay $1.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Monday, March 9, 2015





Attorney General Holder Reaffirms Commitment to Voting Rights in Speech to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma-to-Montgomery Marches
Sunday, March 8, 2015





Leader Of Imperial Gangsters Convicted in Five Murders, One Attempted Murder and Other Gang-Related Crimes
Friday, March 6, 2015




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I.C.E. News Releases


03/09/2015

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

CHILD EXPLOITATION

ICE arrests man for receiving, possessing child pornography
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents, working jointly with Puerto Rico Crimes Against Children Task Force (PRCACTF) officers, arrested a man Thursday for receiving and possessing child pornography.


03/09/2015

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ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending March 6, 2015
ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending March 6, 2015


03/06/2015

NEW YORK, NY

TRANSNATIONAL GANGS

MS-13 gang member arrested, charged with the murder of a 19-year-old Long Island man
Special agents arrested Milton Contreras, 19, aka “Diabolico,” in Kansas City, Kansas, where he was arraigned.


03/06/2015

JACKSONVILLE, FL

CHILD EXPLOITATION

Military veteran sentenced to more than 7 years for child pornography
At trial, the government presented evidence that law enforcement had identified Richard Dale Brooks, 55, of Cocoa, while investigating individuals sharing child pornography via a peer-to-peer file-sharing program in May 2012. Law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Brooks' Jacksonville residence and discovered several computers containing child pornography.


03/05/2015

WASHINGTON, DC

FINANCIAL CRIMES


ICE Special Agent makes appearance on CNBC’s American Greed
On Thursday, March 5, CNBC aired an episode of American Greed, highlighting the story of Jordan Belfort, the former stock broker and inspiration behind the 2013 film “The Wolf of Wall Street.”


03/05/2015

FORT MYERS, FL

CHILD EXPLOITATION

Fort Myers man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography possession
According to the testimony presented at trial, a new tenant moving into a condo recently vacated by Brian Robert Harling in July 2013found three thumb drives after they fell from molding inside of a closet. Harling, 58, was found guilty by a federal jury Dec. 3, 2014.


03/05/2015

CHICAGO, IL

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE Chicago office deports Canadian national wanted for crimes in Québec
Alain Painchaud, 46, of Sasseville, Québec, was repatriated to Canada via ground transportation from Chicago and turned over to the custody of Canadian authorities at the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.


03/04/2015

WASHINGTON, DC

FINANCIAL CRIMES

US assists Korean authorities recover more than $28.7 million in corruption proceeds from former Korean president
“Former Korean President Chun violated the trust of the people of Korea,” said Director Saldaña. “The results in this case reflect the outstanding international cooperation that exists between U.S. law enforcement and the government of Korea.”

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2,059 Criminals Arrested In ICE Nationwide Operation

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