Thread: ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending May 1, 2015

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05/04/2015

ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending May 1, 2015



April 30, 2015 – Human trafficking fugitive on ICE’s top 10 list arrested in Mexico

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Mexican Federal Police announced Thursday the capture of one of ICE’s top 10 most wanted human traffickers. Paulino Ramirez-Granados was arrested March 31 in Tenancingo, Mexico, following a joint investigation between ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Mexico City, HSI New York and the Mexican Federal Police. Full Story

April 17, 2015 – Houston woman sentenced to a year in prison for selling counterfeit batteries

A Houston woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for her part in a conspiracy to sell counterfeit Samsung batteries. Full Story

April 30, 2015 – ICE joins Instagram

On April 30, ICE announced the launch of its official Instagram account. On Instagram, ICE will share images from across the agency to showcase the important work carried out every day by our more than 20,000 dedicated employees. Full Story

April 27, 2015 – Georgia man sentenced to 35 years for drug trafficking

A 35-year-old man from Alpharetta, Georgia, was sentenced April 27 to 420 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and one kilogram or more of heroin. This case was investigated by HSI.Full Story

April 28, 2015 – ICE removes Guatemalan man charged with murder

A 24-year-old Guatemalan man wanted on murder charges in his home country was removed to Guatemala April 24 by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers in New York. Full Story

https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ic...ing-may-1-2015

F.B.I. Breaking News
05.06.15
Newark: Man gets more than 17 years for role in $15 million mortgage fraud scheme.
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Chicago: Executive charged in scheme that defrauded beer company of $7 million.
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Springfield: Husband and wife indicted for kidnapping, abusing minor.

D.E.A. TOP STORY

DEA Hero Joseph Piersante Honored By U.S. Secretary of Defense
APR 30 (WASHINGTON)

DEA Special Agent Joseph Piersante today became the first-ever member of DEA to receive the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom. Piersante was struck by enemy gun fire while on a counter-terrorism and narcotics mission in Afghanistan in 2011.
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D.E.A. LATEST NEWS

MAY 05	(MANHATTAN, N.Y.) Conviction of Doctor and Owner of Bronx Clinic
MAY 04	(FRESNO, Calif.) Former Fresno Police Detective and Marijuana Trafficker Sentenced
MAY 04	(FRESNO, Calif.) Shafter Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Smuggling
MAY 01	(MIAMI) Pill Mill Owner and Doctor Arrested
MAY 01	(TAMPA, Fla.) St. Petersburg Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Prison

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A.T.F. NEWS

• Milwaukee Man Convicted in Federal Court for Hampton Service Center Robbery
  Posted on 05/06/15
  United States Attorney James L. Santelle announced today that Michael A. Anglin of Milwaukee (age: 24) was convicted in federal court following a four-day trial of: (1) interference with commerce by threats of violence also known as the Hobbs Act, in violation of 18 U.S.C. ...
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• 05/05/15
  Targeting Milwaukee Area Gun Crime
• 05/05/15
  Reward Offered in Explosives Theft
• 05/05/15
  Last 3 of 27 Defendants Sentenced on Drug and Gun Charges
• 05/05/15
  Federal Judge Sentences Methamphetamine Trafficker to Life in Prison

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U.S. Marshals Service News

Gulf Coast Suspect Tracked and Arrested in the Lone Star State

May 05, 2015 - Larry Verdell Lynn was arrested this evening 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 City of Troy Police Department, where it is alleged that Lynn committed ... read more

U.S. Marshal's New Cold Case Unit Tracks Down Ohio Escapee from 1959

May 05, 2015 - U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott and Ohio Adult Parole Authority Regional Director Todd Ishee announce the capture of one of Ohio’s most wanted and long sought after fugitives. Frank Freshwaters, a.k.a. William Harold Cox, was apprehended in Melbourne, FL yesterday after an extensive investigation by the new ... read more

U.S. Marshals/HIDTA Successfully Complete 2nd Phase of Crisis Intervention Training for NM Law Enforcement

May 04, 2015 - On April 27, 2015, the U.S. Marshals Service - District of New Mexico, along with NM HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area), began the second wave of training for Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) certification course throughout New Mexico. read more

U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Suspected Baltimore Child Rapist in York

May 04, 2015 - Today, U.S. Marshal Martin Pane announced the arrest of Anthony Baker, wanted by authorities in Baltimore, MD on numerous sex offense charges. On April 06, 2015, the Baltimore Police Department obtained an arrest warrant charging Baker with eleven separate sex offenses. On April 21st, the Baltimore ... read more

Alleged Heroin Distributor Arrested by U.S. Marshals and Durham Police Department

May 01, 2015 - The U.S. Marshals Joint Fugitive Task Force arrested Hamadi Holloway, an alleged heroin distributor who was wanted by the Durham Police Department for a multitude of charges. read more

Tennessee Fugitive on the Run Arrested in Clemmons, NC by U.S. Marshals

April 29, 2015 - Today, the U.S. Marshals Joint Fugitive Task Force (JFTF) and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Tennessee fugitive. Angela Dawn Hutchings was arrested in Clemmons when located by members of the JFTF. Hutchings was wanted by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for Failure to Appear ... read more

U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Williamsport Attempted Murder Fugitive in Philadelphia

April 29, 2015 - Today, U.S. Marshal Martin Pane announced the arrest of Michael Spencer on charges of Criminal Attempt – Homicide and other related offenses. Earlier today, Deputy U.S. Marshals and task force officers arrested Spencer without incident in Philadelphia. read more

U.S. Marshals Task Force Captures Jackson Homicide Suspect in West Virginia

April 29, 2015 - The U.S. Marshals, the Michigan State Police, and the Jackson Police Department announce the arrest of Troy Desean Johnson, of Michigan, who is wanted for Murder and felony Firearm in Jackson, Michigan. read more

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Gainesville Attempted Murder Suspect

April 29, 2015 - Last night, combined efforts of the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force and the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force led to the arrest of Justin Jones. Jones was wanted by the Gainesville Police Department for Attempted Felony Murder, Robbery with a Firearm, ... read more

Suspect Charged With Killing Elderly Parents Added to U.S. Marshals “15 Most Wanted” Fugitive List

April 28, 2015 - 15 Most Wanted Addition - The search for fugitive Matthew Dion intensified today as the U.S. Marshals Service named him one of its 15 Most Wanted. Dion, 39, is wanted for second-degree Murder, Arson, and Possession of Child Pornography. read more

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Pittsburgh Police Arrest Homicide Suspect

April 28, 2015 - Pittsburgh homicide suspect Justin Bonner was apprehended this morning by members of the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Bonner was charged by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with Criminal Homicide, Robbery and Conspiracy-Robbery-Inflict Serious Bodily Injury on April ... read more

U.S. Marshals Capture Virginia Quadruple Murder Suspect on the Run for a Year

April 23, 2015 - The U.S. Marshals captured Alexander Rosevelt Hill, Jr., wanted on four counts of first-degree Murder, at a homeless shelter in Buffalo, New York, this morning. The slayings occurred over the weekend of Easter 2014, but the trail for the suspect had been cold for a year. read more

New Mexico’s Most Wanted Adds a New Sex Offender to its List

April 23, 2015 - In 2008, Anthony Romero Jr. was convicted in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico for Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Crime on Indian Country. Based on records from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department, Romero has failed to update his sex offender registration. ... read more

Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Greensboro, NC by U.S. Marshals

April 22, 2015 - This morning, Jesse Ronald James was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Joint Fugitive Task Force. James was arrested on outstanding warrants issued by the Greensboro Police Department for Attempted First Degree Murder and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. read more

U.S. Marshals Task Force and Honolulu Police Department Arrest Nevada Child Sexual Assault Suspect

April 21, 2015 - Members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force located and arrested Rodney Hosino, of Honolulu, at his place of employment located near Middle Street. Hosino was wanted out of Clack County Nevada on an arrest warrant for seven counts of Sexual Assault Against a Child and four ... read more

JUSTICE NEWS



Illinois Couple Indicted for Kidnapping and Transportation of a Minor With Intent to Engage in Sexual Activity
Wednesday, May 6, 2015




Statement by Director Melanie Ann Pustay of the Office of Information Policy Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary at a Hearing on the Administration’s Efforts to Improve Open Government
Wednesday, May 6, 2015




Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
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