breaking911--2020-04-15--Calif. Governor Announces $125M COVID-19 Relief For Illegal Immigrants

SACRAMENTO – ( PRESS RELEASE ) — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced new initiatives to support the millions of California workers who have lost jobs or wages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic .
At the Governor ’ s direction , the Employment Development Department ( EDD ) will launch a new call center on Monday that will operate 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m .
The Unemployment Insurance Branch will be upstaffed with 1,340 employees , including 740 EDD employees and 600 employees from across state government .
The Governor also directs EDD to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to avert layoffs .
The EDD will also stand up a one-stop shop for individuals applying for unemployment insurance and the new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance ( PUA ) program starting April 28 .
The PUA will provide federally funded benefits distinct from UI program for certain individuals out of work or partially unemployed due to COVID-19 .
This includes the self-employed , individuals who may be employees but who lack sufficient work history and independent contractors .
Federal guidelines include gig workers and California ’ s gig workers will continue to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the administration of PUA .
PUA benefits will be issued within 24-48 hours – not the traditional 21 days for regular UI claims .
“ Many Californians are one paycheck away from losing their homes or from being able to put food on their tables , and COVID-19 has only made these challenges worse , ” said Governor Newsom .
“ California is focused on getting relief dollars and unemployment assistance in the hands of those who need it as quickly as possible.
” The Governor also announced an unprecedented $ 125 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Californians .
This first in the nation , statewide public-private partnership will provide financial support to undocumented immigrants impacted by COVID-19 .
California will provide $ 75 million in disaster relief assistance and philanthropic partners have committed to raising an additional $ 50 million .
“ California is the most diverse state in the nation .
Our diversity makes us stronger and more resilient .
Every Californian , including our undocumented neighbors and friends , should know that California is here to support them during this crisis .
We are all in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ California ’ s $ 75 million Disaster Relief Fund will support undocumented Californians impacted by COVID-19 who are ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits and disaster relief , including the CARES Act , due to their immigration status .
Approximately 150,000 undocumented adult Californians will receive a one-time cash benefit of $ 500 per adult with a cap of $ 1,000 per household to deal with the specific needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic .
Individuals can apply for support beginning next month .
The state ’ s Disaster Relief Fund will be dispersed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with expertise and experience serving undocumented communities .
In addition to the $ 75 million in state funding , Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees ( GCIR ) , a network of foundations focused on immigration issues , has committed to raising $ 50 million to support direct financial assistance to families of undocumented immigrants through the California Immigrant Resilience Fund , with initial lead investments of $ 5.5 million from Emerson Collective , Blue Shield of California Foundation , The California Endowment , The James Irvine Foundation , Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those interested in supporting this fund can donate at www.immigrantfundCA.org .
“ During this moment of national crisis , undocumented immigrants are risking their own health on behalf of the rest of us , saving lives as health care workers ; caring for our loved ones ; and growing much of the food we depend on , ” said Laurene Powell Jobs , Founder and President of Emerson Collective .
“ With the federal government and so many states failing to provide undocumented immigrants the economic and health supports all Americans deserve , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals across the country will join us in providing the emergency relief these members of our community need to weather this challenging time.
” California has developed an immigrant resource guide to provide information about COVID-19 related assistance , including public benefits , that are available to immigrant Californians .
Last week , Governor Newsom announced that California is seeking to take appropriate steps to ensure care and treatment for COVID-19 for its residents , regardless of immigration status .
Given the current public health emergency , COVID-19 testing , evaluation and treatment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under Medi-Cal , regardless of the location where it is received .
Deeming COVID-19 testing and related treatment services as an emergency will entitle all Medi-Cal beneficiaries , regardless of their scope of coverage under Medi-Cal or their documentation status , to receive all medically necessary inpatient or outpatient services related to a COVID-19 diagnosis .

SACRAMENTO – (PRESS RELEASE) — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced new initiatives to support the millions of California workers who have lost jobs or wages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the Governor’s direction, the Employment Development Department (EDD) will launch a new call center on Monday that will operate 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Unemployment Insurance Branch will be upstaffed with 1,340 employees, including 740 EDD employees and 600 employees from across state government. The Governor also directs EDD to expedite access to the Work Share program to avert layoffs.
The EDD will also stand up a one-stop shop for individuals applying for unemployment insurance and the new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program starting April 28. The PUA will provide federally funded benefits distinct from UI program for certain individuals out of work or partially unemployed due to COVID-19. This includes the self-employed, individuals who may be employees but who lack sufficient work history and independent contractors. Federal guidelines include gig workers and California’s gig workers will continue to be protected by our strong laws against misclassification in the administration of PUA. PUA benefits will be issued within 24-48 hours – not the traditional 21 days for regular UI claims.
“Many Californians are one paycheck away from losing their homes or from being able to put food on their tables, and COVID-19 has only made these challenges worse,” said Governor Newsom. “California is focused on getting relief dollars and unemployment assistance in the hands of those who need it as quickly as possible.”
The Governor also announced an unprecedented $125 million in disaster relief assistance for working Californians. This first in the nation, statewide public-private partnership will provide financial support to undocumented immigrants impacted by COVID-19. California will provide $75 million in disaster relief assistance and philanthropic partners have committed to raising an additional $50 million.
“California is the most diverse state in the nation. Our diversity makes us stronger and more resilient. Every Californian, including our undocumented neighbors and friends, should know that California is here to support them during this crisis. We are all in this together,” said Governor Newsom.
California’s $75 million Disaster Relief Fund will support undocumented Californians impacted by COVID-19 who are ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits and disaster relief, including the CARES Act, due to their immigration status. Approximately 150,000 undocumented adult Californians will receive a one-time cash benefit of $500 per adult with a cap of $1,000 per household to deal with the specific needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals can apply for support beginning next month.
The state’s Disaster Relief Fund will be dispersed through a community-based model of regional nonprofits with expertise and experience serving undocumented communities.
In addition to the $75 million in state funding, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), a network of foundations focused on immigration issues, has committed to raising $50 million to support direct financial assistance to families of undocumented immigrants through the California Immigrant Resilience Fund, with initial lead investments of $5.5 million from Emerson Collective, Blue Shield of California Foundation, The California Endowment, The James Irvine Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and an anonymous donor, among others. Those interested in supporting this fund can donate at www.immigrantfundCA.org.
“During this moment of national crisis, undocumented immigrants are risking their own health on behalf of the rest of us, saving lives as health care workers; caring for our loved ones; and growing much of the food we depend on,” said Laurene Powell Jobs, Founder and President of Emerson Collective. “With the federal government and so many states failing to provide undocumented immigrants the economic and health supports all Americans deserve, I hope that corporations, foundations and individuals across the country will join us in providing the emergency relief these members of our community need to weather this challenging time.”
California has developed an immigrant resource guide to provide information about COVID-19 related assistance, including public benefits, that are available to immigrant Californians.
Last week, Governor Newsom announced that California is seeking to take appropriate steps to ensure care and treatment for COVID-19 for its residents, regardless of immigration status. Given the current public health emergency, COVID-19 testing, evaluation and treatment services are being deemed as emergency services under Medi-Cal, regardless of the location where it is received. Deeming COVID-19 testing and related treatment services as an emergency will entitle all Medi-Cal beneficiaries, regardless of their scope of coverage under Medi-Cal or their documentation status, to receive all medically necessary inpatient or outpatient services related to a COVID-19 diagnosis.
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breaking911--2020-04-15--Shocking Footage Shows Detainee Attack Chicago Guards With Soap Bars In Sock, Steals Keys & Release

Shocking Footage Shows Detainee Attack Chicago Guards With Soap Bars In Sock, Steals Keys & Release Other Inmates

A detainee at Cook County Jail attacked three jail guards Tuesday — seriously injuring one — while stealing a guard @ @ @ @ @ out other detainees in the maximum security block .
Footage was provided by the Cook @ @ @ @ @ .

A detainee at Cook County Jail attacked three jail guards Tuesday — seriously injuring one — while stealing a guard’s keys to let out other detainees in the maximum security block. Footage was provided by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
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breaking911--2020-04-15--WATCH: Knife-Wielding Man Mowed Down By Police Car In Tasmania

Knife-wielding man is knocked to the ground by a police car and surrounded by armed cops after he allegedly tried @ @ @ @

Knife-wielding man is knocked to the ground by a police car and surrounded by armed cops after he allegedly tried to rob a pharmacy
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breaking911--2020-04-15--Proposed Bill Would Give Americans $2,000 A Month Until Economy Recovers

Washington , DC – ( Press Release ) — Representatives Tim Ryan ( D-OH ) and Ro Khanna ( D-CA ) introduced the Emergency Money for the People Act to provide additional cash payments for hard-working Americans who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic .
While the CARES Act was an important first step , its one-time payment does not provide nearly enough support for American families .
The Emergency Money for the People Act expands relief to more Americans and includes a $ 2,000 monthly payment to every qualifying American over the age of 16 until employment returns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bug in the CARES Act to ensure college students and adults with disabilities can still receive the payments even if claimed as a dependent .
The Emergency Money for the People Act additionally recognizes that not everyone has a bank or a home address to receive a check – so it allows individuals to get this money through direct deposit , check , pre-paid debit card , or mobile money platforms such as Venmo , Zelle , or PayPal .
“ The economic impact of this virus is unprecedented for our country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unemployment week over week , we have to work quickly to patch the dam – and that means putting cash in the hands of hard-working families , ” said Congressman Tim Ryan .
“ Many Ohioans are just receiving – or about to receive – the first cash payment we passed in the CARES Act .
Now it ’ s time for Congress to get to work on the next step to provide relief for those who have been hardest hit in this pandemic.
” “ A one-time , twelve hundred dollar check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Rep. Ro Khanna .
“ Americans need sustained cash infusions for the duration of this crisis in order to come out on the other side alive , healthy , and ready to get back to work .
Members on both sides of the aisle are finally coming together around the idea of sending money out to people .
Rep. Ryan and I are urging leadership to include this bill in the fourth COVID relief package to truly support the American working class.
” Under the Emergency Money for the People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be guaranteed for at least six months and would continue until the employment to population ratio for people ages 16 and older is above 60 % .
These payments would not count as income in order to protect eligibility for any of the income-based state or federal government assistance programs .
• Every American adult age 16 and older making less than $ 130,000 annually would receive at least $ 2,000 per month .
• Married couples earning less than $ 260,000 would receive at least $ 4,000 per month .
• Qualifying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 500 per child – families will receive funds for up to three children .
• For example , a married couple making under $ 260K with 3 kids would receive $ 5,500 per month .
• Those who had no earnings , were unemployed , or are currently unemployed would also be eligible .
• Those who were not eligible in 2019 or 2018 but would be eligible in 2020 , could submit at least two consecutive months of paychecks to verify income eligibility .
• The Emergency Money for the People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more Americans who were excluded from the CARES cash rebates – such as college students and adults with disabilities who are still claimed as a dependent .
The individual will receive the payment and their parent or guardian will receive the dependent credit .
Reps. Ryan and Khanna proposed the first cash infusion plan a month ago , which the Administration and Senate Republicans embraced , and was passed into law with the CARES Act .
But as a record-number of Americans have filed for unemployment in the past weeks , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be remotely sufficient .
In some places , this doesn ’ t even cover a month ’ s rent .
The Emergency Money for the People Act has been introduced by Rep. Ryan and Rep. Khanna as well as the following Original Co-sponsors : Earl Blumenauer ( OR-3 ) , Judy Chu ( CA-27 ) , Diana DeGette ( CO-1 ) , Mike Doyle ( PA-18 ) , Adriano Espaillat ( NY-13 ) , Eliot L. Engel ( NY-16 ) , Pramila Jayapal ( WA-7 ) , Ted Lieu ( CA-33 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gay Scanlon ( PA-5 ) , Darren Soto ( FL-9 ) , Rashida Tlaib ( MI-13 ) , Nydia Velázquez ( NY-7 ) , Bonnie Watson Coleman ( NJ-12 ) , Grace Meng ( NY- 6 ) , Alan Lowenthal ( CA-47 ) , and Barbara Lee ( CA-13 ) .

Washington, DC – (Press Release) — Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced the Emergency Money for the People Act to provide additional cash payments for hard-working Americans who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the CARES Act was an important first step, its one-time payment does not provide nearly enough support for American families.
The Emergency Money for the People Act expands relief to more Americans and includes a $2,000 monthly payment to every qualifying American over the age of 16 until employment returns to pre-COVID-19 levels. It also fixes a bug in the CARES Act to ensure college students and adults with disabilities can still receive the payments even if claimed as a dependent. The Emergency Money for the People Act additionally recognizes that not everyone has a bank or a home address to receive a check – so it allows individuals to get this money through direct deposit, check, pre-paid debit card, or mobile money platforms such as Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal.
“The economic impact of this virus is unprecedented for our country. As millions of Americans file for unemployment week over week, we have to work quickly to patch the dam – and that means putting cash in the hands of hard-working families,” said Congressman Tim Ryan. “Many Ohioans are just receiving – or about to receive – the first cash payment we passed in the CARES Act. Now it’s time for Congress to get to work on the next step to provide relief for those who have been hardest hit in this pandemic.”
“A one-time, twelve hundred dollar check isn’t going to cut it,” said Rep. Ro Khanna. “Americans need sustained cash infusions for the duration of this crisis in order to come out on the other side alive, healthy, and ready to get back to work. Members on both sides of the aisle are finally coming together around the idea of sending money out to people. Rep. Ryan and I are urging leadership to include this bill in the fourth COVID relief package to truly support the American working class.”
Under the Emergency Money for the People Act, monthly cash assistance payments would be guaranteed for at least six months and would continue until the employment to population ratio for people ages 16 and older is above 60%. These payments would not count as income in order to protect eligibility for any of the income-based state or federal government assistance programs.
Eligibility:
Every American adult age 16 and older making less than $130,000 annually would receive at least $2,000 per month.
Married couples earning less than $260,000 would receive at least $4,000 per month.
Qualifying families with children will receive an additional $500 per child – families will receive funds for up to three children.
For example, a married couple making under $260K with 3 kids would receive $5,500 per month.
Those who had no earnings, were unemployed, or are currently unemployed would also be eligible.
Those who were not eligible in 2019 or 2018 but would be eligible in 2020, could submit at least two consecutive months of paychecks to verify income eligibility.
The Emergency Money for the People Act also expands the program to millions more Americans who were excluded from the CARES cash rebates – such as college students and adults with disabilities who are still claimed as a dependent. The individual will receive the payment and their parent or guardian will receive the dependent credit.
Reps. Ryan and Khanna proposed the first cash infusion plan a month ago, which the Administration and Senate Republicans embraced, and was passed into law with the CARES Act. But as a record-number of Americans have filed for unemployment in the past weeks, it’s clear a one-time payment will not be remotely sufficient. In some places, this doesn’t even cover a month’s rent.
The Emergency Money for the People Act has been introduced by Rep. Ryan and Rep. Khanna as well as the following Original Co-sponsors: Earl Blumenauer (OR-3), Judy Chu (CA-27), Diana DeGette (CO-1), Mike Doyle (PA-18), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Eliot L. Engel (NY-16), Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Ted Lieu (CA-33), Joe Neguse (CO-2), Mary, Gay Scanlon (PA-5), Darren Soto (FL-9), Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), Nydia Velázquez (NY-7), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Grace Meng (NY- 6), Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), and Barbara Lee (CA-13).
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breaking911--2020-04-15--Baltimore Mayor Signs Order Advising All Citizens To Wear Face Coverings “When Out In The Community”

BALTIMORE , MD .
— Today , Mayor Bernard C. “ Jack ” Young signed an executive order instituting a new policy regarding wearing facial coverings .
The Mayor advises all residents of Baltimore City to wear cloth masks or other facial coverings , as defined by the CDC , when out in the community and especially when social distancing measures are not possible .
“ This executive order is an effort to protect the most vulnerable among us , ” said Mayor Bernard C. “ Jack ” Young .
“ This is a public health crisis and we must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is another mitigation strategy to help continue to flatten the curve in Baltimore City .
I ask that all residents take this policy seriously and comply for the health and well-being of their families and themselves.
” Today ’ s executive order also advises residents to wear facial coverings when visiting essential businesses and , when interacting with delivery personnel from essential businesses .
The order further directs public and private employers to develop internal policies regarding face coverings that promote the health and safety of their employees in the workplace .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance for using face coverings to help slow the transmission of this virus , and I support Mayor Young ’ s decision to issue this order for Baltimore City , ” said Dr. Letitia Dzirasa , Health Commissioner for Baltimore City .
This new policy will remain in effect until the Governor terminates the state of emergency or Mayor Young rescinds the Stay at Home Order .

BALTIMORE, MD. — Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young signed an executive order instituting a new policy regarding wearing facial coverings. The Mayor advises all residents of Baltimore City to wear cloth masks or other facial coverings, as defined by the CDC, when out in the community and especially when social distancing measures are not possible.
“This executive order is an effort to protect the most vulnerable among us,” said Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young. “This is a public health crisis and we must respond in kind. This new policy is another mitigation strategy to help continue to flatten the curve in Baltimore City. I ask that all residents take this policy seriously and comply for the health and well-being of their families and themselves.”
Today’s executive order also advises residents to wear facial coverings when visiting essential businesses and, when interacting with delivery personnel from essential businesses. The order further directs public and private employers to develop internal policies regarding face coverings that promote the health and safety of their employees in the workplace.
“This aligns with the CDC’s guidance for using face coverings to help slow the transmission of this virus, and I support Mayor Young’s decision to issue this order for Baltimore City,” said Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, Health Commissioner for Baltimore City.
This new policy will remain in effect until the Governor terminates the state of emergency or Mayor Young rescinds the Stay at Home Order.
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breaking911--2020-04-15--Homeland Security Launches ‘Operation Stolen Promise’ To Combat COVID-19 Related Criminal Activity

Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ) announced Wednesday the launch of Operation Stolen Promise to combat COVID-19 related fraud and other criminal activity .
The operation intensifies collaboration with multiple federal departments and agencies , along with business and industry representatives .
Surging criminal activity surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic requires an equally robust investigative response to protect the American public .
“ HSI will bring every asset to bear against anyone targeting consumers with financial schemes or fraudulent products that jeopardize the health and safety of Americans , ” said HSI Acting Executive Associate Director Alysa D. Erichs .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to monitor , investigate and arrest those responsible for endangering the public with criminal acts of fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
” Criminal organizations that have historically been engaged in financial scams are pivoting to exploit the coronavirus pandemic and the associated stimulus package for illegal financial gains .
These networks are smuggling and selling counterfeit safety equipment and prohibited testing kits , medicines , and hygiene products , as well as running illicit websites to sell their merchandise .
In the coming weeks , it is expected that financial fraud scams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and traditional boiler room operations will increase .
All these fraud scams also impact government public benefit agencies that are in the process of distributing aid and providing assistance .
As of April 14 , HSI special agents have opened over 130 investigations nationwide , seized over three million dollars in illicit proceeds ; made nine arrests ; executed seven search warrants ; sinkholed over 11,000 COVID-19 domain names and worked alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection to seize over 225 shipments of mislabeled , fraudulent , unauthorized or prohibited COVID-19 test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , purported anti-viral products and personal protective equipment ( PPE ) .
The launch of the operation is in direct response to a significant increase in criminal activity .
Operation Stolen Promise will combine HSI ’ s expertise in global trade investigations , financial fraud and cyber investigations with robust private and public partnerships to disrupt and dismantle this criminal activity and strengthen global supply-chain security .
HSI is partnering with U.S. Customs and Border Protection , the Food and Drug Administration , the U.S .
Postal Inspection Service , the U.S. Secret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Federal Bureau of Investigation , and the Five Eyes Law Enforcement Working Group .
Additionally , efforts span multiple HSI components including the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center , HSI International Operations , the Illicit Finance and Proceeds of Crime Unit , and the Cyber Crimes Center ( C3 ) .

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced Wednesday the launch of Operation Stolen Promise to combat COVID-19 related fraud and other criminal activity. The operation intensifies collaboration with multiple federal departments and agencies, along with business and industry representatives. Surging criminal activity surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic requires an equally robust investigative response to protect the American public.
“HSI will bring every asset to bear against anyone targeting consumers with financial schemes or fraudulent products that jeopardize the health and safety of Americans,” said HSI Acting Executive Associate Director Alysa D. Erichs. “This unified effort brings a whole-of-government approach to monitor, investigate and arrest those responsible for endangering the public with criminal acts of fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Criminal organizations that have historically been engaged in financial scams are pivoting to exploit the coronavirus pandemic and the associated stimulus package for illegal financial gains. These networks are smuggling and selling counterfeit safety equipment and prohibited testing kits, medicines, and hygiene products, as well as running illicit websites to sell their merchandise. In the coming weeks, it is expected that financial fraud scams involving financial relief, COVID-19 stimulus checks, and traditional boiler room operations will increase. All these fraud scams also impact government public benefit agencies that are in the process of distributing aid and providing assistance.
As of April 14, HSI special agents have opened over 130 investigations nationwide, seized over three million dollars in illicit proceeds; made nine arrests; executed seven search warrants; sinkholed over 11,000 COVID-19 domain names and worked alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection to seize over 225 shipments of mislabeled, fraudulent, unauthorized or prohibited COVID-19 test kits, treatment kits, homeopathic remedies, purported anti-viral products and personal protective equipment (PPE). The launch of the operation is in direct response to a significant increase in criminal activity.
Operation Stolen Promise will combine HSI’s expertise in global trade investigations, financial fraud and cyber investigations with robust private and public partnerships to disrupt and dismantle this criminal activity and strengthen global supply-chain security.
HSI is partnering with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the U.S. Secret Service, the Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Five Eyes Law Enforcement Working Group. Additionally, efforts span multiple HSI components including the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, HSI International Operations, the Illicit Finance and Proceeds of Crime Unit, and the Cyber Crimes Center (C3).
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breaking911--2020-04-15--FBI Says Serial Sex Abuser Has Victims Nationwide, Asks Them To Come Forward

The FBI and the Carlsbad ( California ) Police Department are asking for the public ’ s help in identifying potential victims—including individuals younger than 18 years of age—who were sexually assaulted and/or given or administered narcotics by Michael Frederick Fangman .
Michael Frederick Fangman—also known as Michael Fangman—age 47 , has allegedly been engaging in these criminal acts since 2009 and continuing through his arrest date in Carlsbad , California , on June 7 , 2019 .
Law enforcement believes there are victims from multiple cities across the United States .
At the time of his arrest by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Southern California .
He currently faces 28 felony charges filed by state prosecutors in San Diego County related to that arrest , including child sexual assault and furnishing a controlled substance to a minor .
The alleged victims ages range from 16-22 .
Fangman remains in custody in San Diego , California .
FBI San Diego has been working with local law enforcement in Carlsbad and elsewhere to coordinate the law enforcement effort to identify potential victims in this case .
As a result , the FBI has created a central electronic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to identify all potential victims in order to fully investigate this case .
If you have information about this ongoing investigation or believe you or someone you know may have been victimized by Michael Fangman , the FBI requests that you complete the secure , confidential online questionnaire found at fbi.gov/MichaelFangman .
Identified victims may be eligible for certain services and rights under federal and/or state law .

The FBI and the Carlsbad (California) Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying potential victims—including individuals younger than 18 years of age—who were sexually assaulted and/or given or administered narcotics by Michael Frederick Fangman.
Michael Frederick Fangman—also known as Michael Fangman—age 47, has allegedly been engaging in these criminal acts since 2009 and continuing through his arrest date in Carlsbad, California, on June 7, 2019. Law enforcement believes there are victims from multiple cities across the United States.
At the time of his arrest by the Carlsbad Police Department, Fangman was living in Southern California. He currently faces 28 felony charges filed by state prosecutors in San Diego County related to that arrest, including child sexual assault and furnishing a controlled substance to a minor. The alleged victims ages range from 16-22. Fangman remains in custody in San Diego, California.
FBI San Diego has been working with local law enforcement in Carlsbad and elsewhere to coordinate the law enforcement effort to identify potential victims in this case. As a result, the FBI has created a central electronic system to collect information in an effort to identify all potential victims in order to fully investigate this case.
If you have information about this ongoing investigation or believe you or someone you know may have been victimized by Michael Fangman, the FBI requests that you complete the secure, confidential online questionnaire found at fbi.gov/MichaelFangman.
Identified victims may be eligible for certain services and rights under federal and/or state law.
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breaking911--2020-04-15--Man Suspected In Multiple Shootings Along I-25 In New Mexico Arrested

ALBUQUERQUE , N.M. – Byron Rosetta , 35 , of Albuquerque , N.M. , made an initial appearance today in federal court in Albuquerque on a criminal complaint charging him with assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging a firearm in the commission of a violent crime in Indian Country .
According to the criminal complaint , Rosetta , an Indian , allegedly committed the offense on the Kewa Pueblo ( formerly known as the Santo Domingo Pueblo ) in Sandoval County on April 5 .
The incident happened on State Road 22 near mile marker 2.5 .
Rosetta was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and shot at a passing vehicle , narrowly missing the unsuspecting driver .
Rosetta used a shotgun and shot birdshot pellets into the driver ’ s vehicle .
The pellets damaged the vehicle coming very close to injuring the driver .
The criminal complaint also alleges that between February 3 and April 4 Rosetta shot at several other drivers near I-25 from his vehicle and from the roadside .
Rosetta used various firearms , including a .38 caliber pistol .
Several victims suffered injuries and damage to their windshields and other parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police and FBI identified Rosetta as a primary suspect , conducted surveillance , and the FBI arrested him in Albuquerque on April 11 .
Police did not indicate a motive for the shootings .

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Byron Rosetta, 35, of Albuquerque, N.M., made an initial appearance today in federal court in Albuquerque on a criminal complaint charging him with assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging a firearm in the commission of a violent crime in Indian Country.
According to the criminal complaint, Rosetta, an Indian, allegedly committed the offense on the Kewa Pueblo (formerly known as the Santo Domingo Pueblo) in Sandoval County on April 5. The incident happened on State Road 22 near mile marker 2.5. Rosetta was driving a dark sedan when he passed and shot at a passing vehicle, narrowly missing the unsuspecting driver. Rosetta used a shotgun and shot birdshot pellets into the driver’s vehicle. The pellets damaged the vehicle coming very close to injuring the driver.
The criminal complaint also alleges that between February 3 and April 4 Rosetta shot at several other drivers near I-25 from his vehicle and from the roadside. Rosetta used various firearms, including a .38 caliber pistol. Several victims suffered injuries and damage to their windshields and other parts of their vehicles.
The New Mexico State Police and FBI identified Rosetta as a primary suspect, conducted surveillance, and the FBI arrested him in Albuquerque on April 11.
Police did not indicate a motive for the shootings.
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breaking911--2020-04-15--United States Issues Advisory on North Korean Cyber Threats

On April 15 , the U.S .
Departments of State , Homeland Security , and Treasury , and the Federal @ @ @ @ @ advisory to raise the awareness of the cyber threat posed by North Korea .
The @ @ @ @ @ s malicious cyber activities around the world , identifies U.S. government resources that provide technical @ @ @ @ @ includes recommended measures to counter the cyber threat .
North Korea ’ s malicious cyber @ @ @ @ @ and countries around the world and , in particular , pose a significant threat to @ @ @ @ @ the international financial system .
The United States works closely with like-minded countries to focus @ @ @ @ @ , destructive , or otherwise destabilizing behavior in cyberspace .
It is vital for foreign @ @ @ @ @ and the public to stay vigilant and to work together to mitigate the cyber threat @ @ @ @ @ The North Korean Cyber Threat Advisory can be viewed HERE .

On April 15, the U.S. Departments of State, Homeland Security, and Treasury, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued an advisory to raise the awareness of the cyber threat posed by North Korea. The advisory highlights North Korea’s malicious cyber activities around the world, identifies U.S. government resources that provide technical and threat information, and includes recommended measures to counter the cyber threat.
North Korea’s malicious cyber activities threaten the United States and countries around the world and, in particular, pose a significant threat to the integrity and stability of the international financial system. The United States works closely with like-minded countries to focus attention on and condemn disruptive, destructive, or otherwise destabilizing behavior in cyberspace. It is vital for foreign governments, network defenders, and the public to stay vigilant and to work together to mitigate the cyber threat posed by North Korea.
The North Korean Cyber Threat Advisory can be viewed HERE.
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breaking911--2020-04-16--Massachusetts Man Attempted To Bomb Jewish Nursing Home, Officials Say

BOSTON – An East Longmeadow man was arrested today and charged in connection with attempted arson at a Jewish assisted living facility .
John Michael Rathbun , 36 , was charged in a criminal complaint in federal court in Springfield with two counts of attempted arson .
“ In times of national crisis , hatred based on religion often blossoms into violence , ” said United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling .
“ The charges in this case allege that the defendant tried to blow up a Jewish assisted living residence with a five gallon gas canister , at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed on white supremacist online platforms .
We will find , investigate and aggressively prosecute anyone engaged in this kind of mayhem .
I also extend my thanks to the Longmeadow Police Department for its help with this investigation.
” “ As alleged , John Rathbun placed a homemade incendiary device near the entrance of a Jewish assisted living facility , located within a short distance of three Jewish temples , a Jewish private school , and a Jewish Community Center , ” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta , Special Agent in Charge of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case highlights the very real threat posed by racially motivated violent extremists and make no mistake , the FBI will use every investigative tool available , along with the expertise and skills of our partners on our Joint Terrorism Task Forces , to identify , assess and disrupt threats like this one to keep our communities safe.
” According to the criminal complaint , on April 2 , 2020 , police discovered a homemade incendiary device at the entrance of Ruth ’ s House , a Jewish-sponsored assisted living residential facility for seniors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street in Longmeadow .
The device was located within feet of a widely used pedestrian walkway and approximately 50 yards from the Ruth ’ s House facility .
Ruth ’ s House is located within one square mile of several other Jewish facilities , including three Jewish temples , a Jewish private school and a Jewish Community Center .
It is alleged that the incendiary device consisted of a five-gallon plastic Scepter gas canister , filled with liquid believed to be flammable gasoline , with burnt paper ( later identified as a Christian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the canister .
A portion of the pamphlet was charred and appeared to have been lit on fire in an attempt to ignite the gas .
Law enforcement observed what appeared to be blood stains on the canister handle and on the pamphlet .
On or about April 9 , 2020 , it was determined that samples of the stains on the canister and the pamphlet were linked to Rathbun ’ s DNA profile .
In March 2020 , a white supremacist organization that operated on two social media platforms was identified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , users promoted mass killings in the United States and elsewhere directed against religious , racial and ethnic minorities ; discussed plans to engage in these crimes themselves ; discussed using various explosive and incendiary devices , including improvised devices commonly known as “ Molotov cocktails ” ; and identified targets , such as mosques and synagogues .
On or about March 4 , 2020 , a user on the first social media platform specified two choices for mass killings , including “ that jew nursing home in longmeadow massachusetts.
” The organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ included a calendar in which users could create events that listed the dates , times , and locations ; invite other users to attend the event ; and communicate concerning the event .
The calendar listed the following entries : April 2 , 2020 – “ hating niggers day ” ; and April 3 , 2020 – “ jew killing day.
” The calendar entry for “ jew killing day ” listed the event location as “ Jew Nursery Home ” without a specifying address .
It is alleged that the user who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the user who created the April 3 calendar entry , are likely the same individual .
The charge of attempting to transport or receive explosive devices in interstate or foreign commerce with the knowledge or intent that the device will be used to kill , injure , or intimidate any individual or unlawfully to damage or destroy any building , vehicle , or other real or personal property provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison , three years of supervised release and a fine of $ 250,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage or destroy , by means of fire or an explosive , any building , vehicle , or other real or personal property used in interstate or foreign commerce provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 10 years in prison , three years of supervised release and a fine of $ 250,000 .
Sentences are imposed based upon the U.S .
Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors .

BOSTON – An East Longmeadow man was arrested today and charged in connection with attempted arson at a Jewish assisted living facility.
John Michael Rathbun, 36, was charged in a criminal complaint in federal court in Springfield with two counts of attempted arson.
“In times of national crisis, hatred based on religion often blossoms into violence,” said United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling. “The charges in this case allege that the defendant tried to blow up a Jewish assisted living residence with a five gallon gas canister, at the same time that the facility was being discussed on white supremacist online platforms. We will find, investigate and aggressively prosecute anyone engaged in this kind of mayhem. I also extend my thanks to the Longmeadow Police Department for its help with this investigation.”
“As alleged, John Rathbun placed a homemade incendiary device near the entrance of a Jewish assisted living facility, located within a short distance of three Jewish temples, a Jewish private school, and a Jewish Community Center,” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division. “This case highlights the very real threat posed by racially motivated violent extremists and make no mistake, the FBI will use every investigative tool available, along with the expertise and skills of our partners on our Joint Terrorism Task Forces, to identify, assess and disrupt threats like this one to keep our communities safe.”
According to the criminal complaint, on April 2, 2020, police discovered a homemade incendiary device at the entrance of Ruth’s House, a Jewish-sponsored assisted living residential facility for seniors of all faiths, located on Converse Street in Longmeadow. The device was located within feet of a widely used pedestrian walkway and approximately 50 yards from the Ruth’s House facility. Ruth’s House is located within one square mile of several other Jewish facilities, including three Jewish temples, a Jewish private school and a Jewish Community Center.
It is alleged that the incendiary device consisted of a five-gallon plastic Scepter gas canister, filled with liquid believed to be flammable gasoline, with burnt paper (later identified as a Christian religious pamphlet) placed in the nozzle of the canister. A portion of the pamphlet was charred and appeared to have been lit on fire in an attempt to ignite the gas. Law enforcement observed what appeared to be blood stains on the canister handle and on the pamphlet. On or about April 9, 2020, it was determined that samples of the stains on the canister and the pamphlet were linked to Rathbun’s DNA profile.
In March 2020, a white supremacist organization that operated on two social media platforms was identified by law enforcement. On these platforms, users promoted mass killings in the United States and elsewhere directed against religious, racial and ethnic minorities; discussed plans to engage in these crimes themselves; discussed using various explosive and incendiary devices, including improvised devices commonly known as “Molotov cocktails”; and identified targets, such as mosques and synagogues.
On or about March 4, 2020, a user on the first social media platform specified two choices for mass killings, including “that jew nursing home in longmeadow massachusetts.” The organization’s form on the second platform included a calendar in which users could create events that listed the dates, times, and locations; invite other users to attend the event; and communicate concerning the event. The calendar listed the following entries: April 2, 2020 – “hating niggers day”; and April 3, 2020 – “jew killing day.” The calendar entry for “jew killing day” listed the event location as “Jew Nursery Home” without a specifying address. It is alleged that the user who identified the Jewish nursing home in Longmeadow, and the user who created the April 3 calendar entry, are likely the same individual.
The charge of attempting to transport or receive explosive devices in interstate or foreign commerce with the knowledge or intent that the device will be used to kill, injure, or intimidate any individual or unlawfully to damage or destroy any building, vehicle, or other real or personal property provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The charge of attempting to maliciously damage or destroy, by means of fire or an explosive, any building, vehicle, or other real or personal property used in interstate or foreign commerce provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Sentences are imposed based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
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breaking911--2020-01-06--Man Charged With Abduction, Murder Of Realtor Monique Baugh on New Year’s Eve

Minneapolis — A Minneapolis man was charged with kidnapping and second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Monique Baugh on New Year ’ s Eve , Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Monday .
Cedric Lamont Berry , 41 , also was charged with attempted murder in the shooting of the 28-year-old Baugh ’ s boyfriend on the same day .
Berry is expected to make his first court appearance Tuesday and prosecutors will be requesting a high bail .
“ I can not begin to describe how vicious the behavior was in this case , ” Freeman said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ setting a trap for Ms. Baugh , assassinating her at close range and shooting at her boyfriend while in the same house with two small children .
We are seeking high bail and will do all in our power to prove him guilty.
” According to the criminal complaint , around 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 , a man with a black mask with one hole for both eyes used a key to enter a home in the 4800 block of Humboldt Avenue North and shot at Baugh ’ s boyfriend as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second floor .
His three-year-old child was nearby on a couch and his one-year-old was sleeping upstairs , where the boyfriend fled from the gunman .
Relatives showed up at the house to take care of the children when the victim was rushed to the hospital .
One of the relatives was Baugh ’ s mother , the complaint states .
She noted that the key that had been dropped by the shooter belonged to Baugh and Baugh would normally be home at that time of day .
At 6:38 p.m. , three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1300 block of Russell Avenue North .
When police arrived , they found Baugh , her hands bound by tape , and dead from three bullet wounds , according to the complaint .
At both shootings , police found .45-caliber , silver-colored Federal brand discharged cartridge casings .
Further investigation determined that Baugh , a relator , had been called on her private cell phone that afternoon by someone who wanted to view a house in Maple Grove , the complaint states .
She arrived there about 3 p.m. and a short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Video showed a person forcibly walking someone into the cargo area of the van , which drove away at 3:18 p.m. Other video showed the U-Haul near the Humboldt Avenue shooting and a license plate number led them to a business in Mounds View .
The business owner provided the name of the two people who rented the van .
They then told police they rented it for Berry , who gave them heroin in return , according to the complaint .
When Berry was arrested about midnight Jan. 2 , police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black mask like the one worn in the first shooting and 13 baggies of suspected heroin .
Berry is believed to be a drug dealing rival to Baugh ’ s boyfriend .
Police said they wouldn ’ t release any more information at this time , calling the investigation open and active .

Minneapolis — A Minneapolis man was charged with kidnapping and second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Monique Baugh on New Year’s Eve, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Monday.
Cedric Lamont Berry, 41, also was charged with attempted murder in the shooting of the 28-year-old Baugh’s boyfriend on the same day. Berry is expected to make his first court appearance Tuesday and prosecutors will be requesting a high bail.
“I cannot begin to describe how vicious the behavior was in this case,” Freeman said. “We have charged Mr. Berry with setting a trap for Ms. Baugh, assassinating her at close range and shooting at her boyfriend while in the same house with two small children. We are seeking high bail and will do all in our power to prove him guilty.”
According to the criminal complaint, around 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, a man with a black mask with one hole for both eyes used a key to enter a home in the 4800 block of Humboldt Avenue North and shot at Baugh’s boyfriend as he was sitting on the steps to the second floor. His three-year-old child was nearby on a couch and his one-year-old was sleeping upstairs, where the boyfriend fled from the gunman.
Relatives showed up at the house to take care of the children when the victim was rushed to the hospital. One of the relatives was Baugh’s mother, the complaint states. She noted that the key that had been dropped by the shooter belonged to Baugh and Baugh would normally be home at that time of day.
At 6:38 p.m., three shots were fired in an alley in the 1300 block of Russell Avenue North. When police arrived, they found Baugh, her hands bound by tape, and dead from three bullet wounds, according to the complaint. At both shootings, police found .45-caliber, silver-colored Federal brand discharged cartridge casings.
Further investigation determined that Baugh, a relator, had been called on her private cell phone that afternoon by someone who wanted to view a house in Maple Grove, the complaint states. She arrived there about 3 p.m. and a short time later, a U-Haul van arrived. Video showed a person forcibly walking someone into the cargo area of the van, which drove away at 3:18 p.m.
Other video showed the U-Haul near the Humboldt Avenue shooting and a license plate number led them to a business in Mounds View. The business owner provided the name of the two people who rented the van. They then told police they rented it for Berry, who gave them heroin in return, according to the complaint.
When Berry was arrested about midnight Jan. 2, police searched his car. They found a black mask like the one worn in the first shooting and 13 baggies of suspected heroin. Berry is believed to be a drug dealing rival to Baugh’s boyfriend.
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Police said they wouldn’t release any more information at this time, calling the investigation open and active.
Cedric Berry Criminal Complaint (PDF)
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breaking911--2020-01-06--Police: Man Killed Grandmother In Her Home Because He Was Unhappy With Car Purchase

MARYLAND — The Prince George ’ s County Police Department identified and arrested the man who shot and killed a woman inside of her home on New Year ’ s Day .
The suspect is 23-year-old Sammie Warren of the 2500 block of Kenhill Drive in Bowie .
He ’ s charged with the fatal shooting of 56-year-old Filomena Vasquez .
On January 1 , 2020 , at approximately 11:30 pm , patrol officers were called to the 7400 block of Varnum Street in the unincorporated portion of Hyattsville for a shooting .
Vasquez was located inside of her home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was pronounced dead on the scene .
The preliminary investigation reveals Warren purchased a car from an adult son who lives in the home with Vasquez on December 24th .
After the sale , Warren became upset with the condition of the car and demanded a refund .
The son denied that request .
Warren ’ s communications with the son became more threatening , to include making a threat against the son ’ s family .
The investigation reveals Warren walked up to the front of the house on Varnum Street on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the home , striking and killing Vasquez .
He then fled the scene .
Through various investigative techniques , Warren was identified .
Officers executing a search warrant located Warren at his home .
Several officers observed Warren through a window in possession of a gun .
The team of officers entered the home .
Warren repeatedly ignored commands and resisted arrest .
Officers tackled Warren and took him into custody .
During the apprehension , he suffered a minor injury to the head .
He was transported to a local hospital was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subsequently recovered in the home .
Warren is charged with first degree murder and related charges .
He ’ s in custody at the Department of Corrections .
A court commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status .

MARYLAND — The Prince George’s County Police Department identified and arrested the man who shot and killed a woman inside of her home on New Year’s Day. The suspect is 23-year-old Sammie Warren of the 2500 block of Kenhill Drive in Bowie. He’s charged with the fatal shooting of 56-year-old Filomena Vasquez.
On January 1, 2020, at approximately 11:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 7400 block of Varnum Street in the unincorporated portion of Hyattsville for a shooting. Vasquez was located inside of her home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
The preliminary investigation reveals Warren purchased a car from an adult son who lives in the home with Vasquez on December 24th. After the sale, Warren became upset with the condition of the car and demanded a refund. The son denied that request. Warren’s communications with the son became more threatening, to include making a threat against the son’s family. The investigation reveals Warren walked up to the front of the house on Varnum Street on January 1st and shot multiple times into the home, striking and killing Vasquez. He then fled the scene.
Through various investigative techniques, Warren was identified. Officers executing a search warrant located Warren at his home. Several officers observed Warren through a window in possession of a gun. The team of officers entered the home. Warren repeatedly ignored commands and resisted arrest. Officers tackled Warren and took him into custody. During the apprehension, he suffered a minor injury to the head. He was transported to a local hospital was treated and released. A gun was subsequently recovered in the home.
Warren is charged with first degree murder and related charges. He’s in custody at the Department of Corrections. A court commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status.
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breaking911--2020-01-06--FEDS: Disgruntled Customer Mailed Fake Anthrax To NYC Gay Bar

Ameen Keshavjee has been arrested for allegedly mailing a white powdery substance , along with a note indicating the substance was anthrax , to an employee at a Manhattan bar .
Keshavjee is charged in a criminal Complaint , unsealed today , with one count of mailing a threatening communication and one count of conveying an anthrax hoax threat .
Keshavjee was presented today in Manhattan federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Debra Freeman .
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said : “ Today ’ s arrest makes clear that we will not tolerate anthrax threats .
Thanks to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States Postal Inspection Service , the defendant will have to answer for his alleged threatening actions.
” FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said : “ Even though there was no actual anthrax in the note allegedly mailed by Keshavjee , that doesn ’ t minimize the consequences of the crime .
Hoax threats not only intimidate the victims they are intended for , they require extensive law enforcement resources that could be better used elsewhere .
For anyone out there who might be contemplating a hoax of this nature , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years in prison for his alleged actions.
” USPIS Inspector-in-Charge Phillip R. Bartlett said : “ As alleged , Mr. Keshavjee used scare tactics to show his displeasure with employees at the bar .
Postal Inspectors remind the public that sending threats through the U.S. mail is illegal .
These types of cases are aggressively investigated by Postal Inspectors and those allegedly involved will be arrested and brought to justice for their crimes.
” According to the allegations in the Complaint unsealed in Manhattan federal court : Keshavjee was a patron at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Village neighborhood in Manhattan , and sent a series of communications via e-mail to an employee at the bar .
In February 2019 , Employee-1 told Keshavjee that if Keshavjee continued sending him messages , he would no longer be welcome at the bar .
Keshavjee stopped coming to the bar , but began sending threatening e-mails in which Keshavjee , among other things , indicated that he hoped for Employee-1 ’ s death .
“ DIE OF AIDS , you leftie , hypocrite , democrat-voting FU–S !
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I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner ) gives it to you , you f–king disgrace to the plant !
I will be there to pee on your individual coffins !
” “ I miss my little spot .
You f— !
” On December 9 , 2019 , Keshavjee mailed an envelope to Employee-1 at the bar .
The envelope included a white powdery substance and a note indicating that the substance was anthrax .
Upon opening the envelope , Empoyee-1 called 911 .
Law enforcement responded to the scene , secured the area , and seized the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Public Health Laboratory later concluded that the materials did not contain anthrax .
Keshavjee is charged with one count of mailing a threatening communication and one count of conveying an anthrax hoax threat , each of which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison .

Ameen Keshavjee has been arrested for allegedly mailing a white powdery substance, along with a note indicating the substance was anthrax, to an employee at a Manhattan bar. Keshavjee is charged in a criminal Complaint, unsealed today, with one count of mailing a threatening communication and one count of conveying an anthrax hoax threat. Keshavjee was presented today in Manhattan federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Debra Freeman.
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “Today’s arrest makes clear that we will not tolerate anthrax threats. Thanks to the work of the FBI and the United States Postal Inspection Service, the defendant will have to answer for his alleged threatening actions.”
FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: “Even though there was no actual anthrax in the note allegedly mailed by Keshavjee, that doesn’t minimize the consequences of the crime. Hoax threats not only intimidate the victims they are intended for, they require extensive law enforcement resources that could be better used elsewhere. For anyone out there who might be contemplating a hoax of this nature, just remember Keshavjee now faces up to 10 years in prison for his alleged actions.”
USPIS Inspector-in-Charge Phillip R. Bartlett said: “As alleged, Mr. Keshavjee used scare tactics to show his displeasure with employees at the bar. Postal Inspectors remind the public that sending threats through the U.S. mail is illegal. These types of cases are aggressively investigated by Postal Inspectors and those allegedly involved will be arrested and brought to justice for their crimes.”
According to the allegations in the Complaint unsealed in Manhattan federal court:
Keshavjee was a patron at the ‘Nowhere Bar’ in the East Village neighborhood in Manhattan, and sent a series of communications via e-mail to an employee at the bar. In February 2019, Employee-1 told Keshavjee that if Keshavjee continued sending him messages, he would no longer be welcome at the bar. Keshavjee stopped coming to the bar, but began sending threatening e-mails in which Keshavjee, among other things, indicated that he hoped for Employee-1’s death.
“DIE OF AIDS, you leftie, hypocrite, democrat-voting FU–S!!!!! I sincerely hope (the employee’s partner) gives it to you, you f–king disgrace to the plant! I will be there to pee on your individual coffins!”
“I miss my little spot. You f—!”
On December 9, 2019, Keshavjee mailed an envelope to Employee-1 at the bar. The envelope included a white powdery substance and a note indicating that the substance was anthrax. Upon opening the envelope, Empoyee-1 called 911. Law enforcement responded to the scene, secured the area, and seized the materials mailed by Keshavjee. The City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Public Health Laboratory later concluded that the materials did not contain anthrax.
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Keshavjee is charged with one count of mailing a threatening communication and one count of conveying an anthrax hoax threat, each of which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
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breaking911--2020-01-06--Man Opens Fire on Cops In Nashville, Leading To SWAT Standoff

NASHVILLE — Bryan Bowser , 32 , is charged with three counts of aggravated assault after firing shots Friday night toward three Midtown Hills Precinct officers inside the garage of a vacant building at 50 Music Square West .
Midtown Hills Precinct officers initially responded to the building Friday at 6 p.m. after observing a man crouched near the garage entrance .
They were already nearby investigating a burglary from a vehicle at 54 Music Square East and were aware of numerous other similar thefts in the area .
The man eluded police after running inside the vacant building .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the man , who turned out to be Bowser , enter 50 Music Square West .
Officers Thomas Broatch , Gabriel Hamilton , and Ryan Coll followed him into the garage where they saw Bowser peering out of a broken window of a small room inside the garage approximately 20 feet from the officers .
Officers identified themselves and gave verbal commands for Bowser to come out .
Officers then saw a hand emerge from the window with a pistol which Bowser fired two times toward the officers .
They quickly took cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to surrender himself .
After a lengthy negotiation and search for Bowser , MNPD SWAT officers took him into custody Saturday at 1:15 a.m. on the ninth floor of the building without further incident .
Officers recovered three handguns from Bowser ’ s jacket pockets .
He was also in possession of multiple rounds of ammunition .
During an interview , Bowser said he had been living in the building .
He admitted to trespassing , shooting the handgun when officers were present , possessing the three weapons , and attempting to evade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrest , Bowser was wanted on an outstanding failure to appear warrant stemming from a July 2018 incident in which officers responded to reports of a man with a gun walking toward a wooded area .
In this case , officers were attempting to search him when he allegedly pulled away and began reaching for his waist .
During an ensuing struggle , an officer was struck in the face by Bowser ’ s elbow .
Bowser had two holstered handguns on his waistband .
In addition to the three counts of aggravated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night ’ s incident , Bowser is also charged with unlawful weapon possession , criminal trespassing , and evading arrest .
He is being held in lieu of $ 111,000 bond .

NASHVILLE — Bryan Bowser, 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated assault after firing shots Friday night toward three Midtown Hills Precinct officers inside the garage of a vacant building at 50 Music Square West.
Midtown Hills Precinct officers initially responded to the building Friday at 6 p.m. after observing a man crouched near the garage entrance. They were already nearby investigating a burglary from a vehicle at 54 Music Square East and were aware of numerous other similar thefts in the area. The man eluded police after running inside the vacant building.
At 8:30 p.m., officers again observed the man, who turned out to be Bowser, enter 50 Music Square West. Officers Thomas Broatch, Gabriel Hamilton, and Ryan Coll followed him into the garage where they saw Bowser peering out of a broken window of a small room inside the garage approximately 20 feet from the officers. Officers identified themselves and gave verbal commands for Bowser to come out. Officers then saw a hand emerge from the window with a pistol which Bowser fired two times toward the officers. They quickly took cover and gave repeated verbal commands for Bowser to surrender himself.
After a lengthy negotiation and search for Bowser, MNPD SWAT officers took him into custody Saturday at 1:15 a.m. on the ninth floor of the building without further incident. Officers recovered three handguns from Bowser’s jacket pockets. He was also in possession of multiple rounds of ammunition. During an interview, Bowser said he had been living in the building. He admitted to trespassing, shooting the handgun when officers were present, possessing the three weapons, and attempting to evade arrest.
At the time of his arrest, Bowser was wanted on an outstanding failure to appear warrant stemming from a July 2018 incident in which officers responded to reports of a man with a gun walking toward a wooded area. In this case, officers were attempting to search him when he allegedly pulled away and began reaching for his waist. During an ensuing struggle, an officer was struck in the face by Bowser’s elbow. Bowser had two holstered handguns on his waistband.
In addition to the three counts of aggravated assault against a police officer for last night’s incident, Bowser is also charged with unlawful weapon possession, criminal trespassing, and evading arrest. He is being held in lieu of $111,000 bond.
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breaking911--2020-01-06--LAPD Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Fondling Dead Woman’s Breast In Incident Caught on Bodycam

LOS ANGELES – An LAPD officer charged with one felony count of having sexual contact with human remains without authority @ @ @ @ @ This incident is extremely disturbing and does not represent the values of the Los Angeles @ @ @ @ @ Chief Michel Moore said .

LOS ANGELES – An LAPD officer charged with one felony count of having sexual contact with human remains without authority pleaded not guilty.
The officer is 27-year-old David Rojas.
“This incident is extremely disturbing and does not represent the values of the Los Angeles Police Department,” LAPD Chief Michel Moore said.
Rojas faces three years in prison.
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breaking911--2020-01-06--Harvey Weinstein Indicted on Rape Charges In Los Angeles

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced today that film producer Harvey Weinstein has been charged with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in separate incidents over a two-day period in 2013 .
Defendant Weinstein was charged with one felony count each of forcible rape , forcible oral copulation , sexual penetration by use of force and sexual battery by restraint .
“ We believe the evidence will show that the defendant used his power and influence to gain access to his victims and then commit violent crimes against them , ” District Attorney Lacey said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have come forward and bravely recounted what happened to them .
It is my hope that all victims of sexual violence find strength and healing as they move forward.
” On Feb. 18 , 2013 , Weinstein allegedly went to a hotel and raped a woman after pushing his way inside her room .
The next evening , Weinstein is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel suite in Beverly Hills .
Prosecutors are recommending bail be set at $ 5 million .
If convicted as charged , Weinstein faces up @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced today that film producer Harvey Weinstein has been charged with raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in separate incidents over a two-day period in 2013.
Defendant Weinstein was charged with one felony count each of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, sexual penetration by use of force and sexual battery by restraint.
“We believe the evidence will show that the defendant used his power and influence to gain access to his victims and then commit violent crimes against them,” District Attorney Lacey said. “I want to commend the victims who have come forward and bravely recounted what happened to them. It is my hope that all victims of sexual violence find strength and healing as they move forward.”
On Feb. 18, 2013, Weinstein allegedly went to a hotel and raped a woman after pushing his way inside her room.
The next evening, Weinstein is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel suite in Beverly Hills.
Prosecutors are recommending bail be set at $5 million. If convicted as charged, Weinstein faces up to 28 years in state prison.
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breaking911--2020-01-06--Handwritten Note, Photos of Jeffrey Epstein’s Body & Sheet He Used To ‘Hang Himself’ Revealed; Exper

Handwritten Note, Photos of Jeffrey Epstein’s Body & Sheet He Used To ‘Hang Himself’ Revealed; Expert Says Evidence Points To Murder

Photographs from inside Jeffrey Epstein ’ s cell and during his autopsy have been revealed .
They shed new light @ @ @ @ @ his death .
“ The forensic evidence released so far , including autopsy , point @ @ @ @ @ strangulation than the suicide and suicidal hanging , ” former New York City Medical Examiner @ @ @ @ @ A photo of a handwritten note was also uncovered , with the convicted sex offender @ @ @ @ @ jail , writing , “ kept me in a locked shower stall for 1 hour.
@ @ @ @ @ guard ] sent me burnt food.
” “ Giant bugs crawling over my hands .
@ @ @ @ @ The photos were obtained by 60 Minutes .
Epstein was arrested again on July 6 @ @ @ @ @ charges for the sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York .
He died @ @ @ @ @ August 10 , 2019 .

Photographs from inside Jeffrey Epstein’s cell and during his autopsy have been revealed. They shed new light and raise more questions about his death.
“The forensic evidence released so far, including autopsy, point much more to murder and strangulation than the suicide and suicidal hanging,” former New York City Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Baden said.
A photo of a handwritten note was also uncovered, with the convicted sex offender complaining about conditions in the jail, writing, “kept me in a locked shower stall for 1 hour.” “[Another prison guard] sent me burnt food.” “Giant bugs crawling over my hands. No fun!!”
The photos were obtained by 60 Minutes.
Watch the video report below.
Epstein was arrested again on July 6, 2019, on federal charges for the sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York. He died in his jail cell on August 10, 2019.
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breaking911--2020-01-06--WATCH: 2 Men Kicked Out Of Florida Beach Bar After Brawl Return With Gun & Machete, Shoot Their Way

WATCH: 2 Men Kicked Out Of Florida Beach Bar After Brawl Return With Gun & Machete, Shoot Their Way Back In

FLORIDA — ( Scroll Down For Video ) — After two men are kicked out of a Deerfield Beach business for fighting , they return twice , the second time armed with a machete and a gun .
Broward Sheriff ’ s Office violent crimes detectives are releasing surveillance video of the subjects and are asking the public to help identify them .
At approximately 3:38 a.m. December 22 , the security cameras outside La Caravane Restaurant at 560 N.E .
44th Street captured the dangerous scene as the men walk up to the glass door .
One of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tries to open the door .
Finding himself unable to open the door , he shoots at it instead .
Meanwhile , the second man holds onto a machete .
Witnesses say the two men may be brothers , and they were initially kicked out of the restaurant for fighting with other customers .
However , they didn ’ t stay away long and returned to the business throwing a chair at the security guard , knocking him in the head .
They were kicked out again and returned armed with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time of the shooting , there were between eight and 10 people inside the restaurant .
No one was struck by the bullets .
The security guard was transported to Broward Health North , and his injuries were not life threatening .
The suspects may have been driving a white-colored Toyota pickup .
Anyone with information can contact BSO Det .
Mirelle Palushaj at 954-321-4547 .
If you wish to remain anonymous , contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS ( 8477 ) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org .
Anonymous tips that lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of up to $ 3,000 .

FLORIDA — (Scroll Down For Video) — After two men are kicked out of a Deerfield Beach business for fighting, they return twice, the second time armed with a machete and a gun. Broward Sheriff’s Office violent crimes detectives are releasing surveillance video of the subjects and are asking the public to help identify them.
At approximately 3:38 a.m. December 22, the security cameras outside La Caravane Restaurant at 560 N.E. 44th Street captured the dangerous scene as the men walk up to the glass door. One of them pulls a firearm out of his waistband and tries to open the door. Finding himself unable to open the door, he shoots at it instead. Meanwhile, the second man holds onto a machete.
Witnesses say the two men may be brothers, and they were initially kicked out of the restaurant for fighting with other customers. However, they didn’t stay away long and returned to the business throwing a chair at the security guard, knocking him in the head. They were kicked out again and returned armed with the weapons seen in the video.
At the time of the shooting, there were between eight and 10 people inside the restaurant. No one was struck by the bullets. The security guard was transported to Broward Health North, and his injuries were not life threatening.
The suspects may have been driving a white-colored Toyota pickup.
Anyone with information can contact BSO Det. Mirelle Palushaj at 954-321-4547. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.
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breaking911--2020-01-06--Man Gets 60 Years For 2016 Double-Murder Involving Infant In Minneapolis

A Hennepin County District Court Judge sentenced Jquan McInnis to at least 60 years in prison for shooting and killing one man and killing an infant in front of the baby ’ s father , Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday .
McInnis , 20 , was 17 years and 7 months when he fired six shots into a car killing the 20-year-old Gustav Christianson II and seven-month-old Jayden Redden on Oct. 9 , 2016 .
Late Thursday afternoon , Hennepin County District Court Judge Jeannice Reding , reading extensively from her sentencing memo , called McInnis ’ double @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She sentenced McInnis to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years on each of the two first-degree murder charges and ran them consecutively .
He will be almost 78-years-old before he can be considered for release .
Judge Reding also gave him credit for more than three years already served in jail .
McInnis was convicted of the two murders in 2018.If he had been an adult at the time the murders were committed , he would have been sentenced immediately to life in prison without parole under state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a juvenile when he committed the murders , a 2012 U.S. Supreme Court ruling required Judge Reding to hold a hearing , which she did in November , to see if he should spend the rest of his life in prison .
The Supreme Court relied heavily on science which has determined that full brain maturity does not occur until the mid-20s , especially in boys .
The evidence from the November hearing established that McInnis was likely exposed to drugs and alcohol in the womb , which is detrimental to the fetus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an infant and placed with her mother and her husband .
However , he suffered “ chronic maltreatment ” there , including a failure of the grandparents to follow up on school and mental health resources offered to McInnis .
Instead , he spent a lot of his time on the street , unsupervised , and “ spent time with mostly older gang members and learned how to survive on the streets , including using violence as a way of conflict resolution , ” Judge Reding said .
But in deciding not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without parole , the judge noted that both experts who examined McInnis said he is capable of being rehabilitated in prison .
According to the evidence in the case , McInnis believed Christianson had stolen from him .
He obtained a gun and when he passed a car parked near 26th Street East and 11th Avenue South with Christianson inside , he told his companion to drive and park a block away .
McInnis put his hood up to hide his identity , ran through several yards and fired five times , killing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McInnis fired one more shot through the car ’ s back window , striking the infant in his car seat , although missing the baby ’ s father , the driver of the car .

A Hennepin County District Court Judge sentenced Jquan McInnis to at least 60 years in prison for shooting and killing one man and killing an infant in front of the baby’s father, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday.
McInnis, 20, was 17 years and 7 months when he fired six shots into a car killing the 20-year-old Gustav Christianson II and seven-month-old Jayden Redden on Oct. 9, 2016. Late Thursday afternoon, Hennepin County District Court Judge Jeannice Reding, reading extensively from her sentencing memo, called McInnis’ double homicide, “brazen and heartless.”
She sentenced McInnis to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years on each of the two first-degree murder charges and ran them consecutively. He will be almost 78-years-old before he can be considered for release. Judge Reding also gave him credit for more than three years already served in jail.
McInnis was convicted of the two murders in 2018.If he had been an adult at the time the murders were committed, he would have been sentenced immediately to life in prison without parole under state law. However, because he was a juvenile when he committed the murders, a 2012 U.S. Supreme Court ruling required Judge Reding to hold a hearing, which she did in November, to see if he should spend the rest of his life in prison. The Supreme Court relied heavily on science which has determined that full brain maturity does not occur until the mid-20s, especially in boys.
The evidence from the November hearing established that McInnis was likely exposed to drugs and alcohol in the womb, which is detrimental to the fetus. He was taken from his mother as an infant and placed with her mother and her husband. However, he suffered “chronic maltreatment” there, including a failure of the grandparents to follow up on school and mental health resources offered to McInnis.
Instead, he spent a lot of his time on the street, unsupervised, and “spent time with mostly older gang members and learned how to survive on the streets, including using violence as a way of conflict resolution,” Judge Reding said. But in deciding not to sentence him to life in prison without parole, the judge noted that both experts who examined McInnis said he is capable of being rehabilitated in prison.
According to the evidence in the case, McInnis believed Christianson had stolen from him. He obtained a gun and when he passed a car parked near 26th Street East and 11th Avenue South with Christianson inside, he told his companion to drive and park a block away. McInnis put his hood up to hide his identity, ran through several yards and fired five times, killing Christianson. As he was leaving, McInnis fired one more shot through the car’s back window, striking the infant in his car seat, although missing the baby’s father, the driver of the car.
Jquan McInnis Criminal Complaint (PDF)
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breaking911--2020-01-06--RAW VIDEO: Man Crashes His Car, Jumps 40 Feet Off Interstate Bridge, To Escape Traffic Stop Meant Fo

RAW VIDEO: Man Crashes His Car, Jumps 40 Feet Off Interstate Bridge, To Escape Traffic Stop Meant For Someone Else

ATLANTA — He thought police were stopping him , so rather than getting out of the way , he sped @ @ @ @ @ and jumped 40 feet down off the highway .
Cops were initially trying to stop @ @ @ @ @ Clarke , 25 , later turned himself in .

ATLANTA — He thought police were stopping him, so rather than getting out of the way, he sped up, crashed his car and jumped 40 feet down off the highway. Cops were initially trying to stop a speeding driver.
Davaughn Clarke, 25, later turned himself in.
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breaking911--2020-01-07--Iran Strikes Iraqi Air Base Housing US Troops, Pres. Trump Consulting With National Security Team

Iranian media says Tehran has launched dozens of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq ’ s Ain Assad air base where U.S. @ @ @ @ @ The attacks come after President Trump ordered an airstrike the killed Iran ’ s top @ @ @ @ @ House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said , “ We are aware of the reports of @ @ @ @ @ Iraq .
The President has been briefed and is monitoring the situation closely and consulting @ @ @ @ @ ” It was unclear if any American were killed in the recent attack .
This @ @ @ @ @ more information will be provided when it becomes available .

Iranian media says Tehran has launched dozens of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq’s Ain Assad air base where U.S. troops are being housed.
Iranian state TV says the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, “has hit U.S. Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq with tens of missiles.” And warned the US of more “crushing responses in case of new aggression.”
The Pentagon confirmed the attack in a statement.
The attacks come after President Trump ordered an airstrike the killed Iran’s top General Qasem Soleimani. Iran said the operation’s name was ‘Martyr Soleimani.’
IRAN RESPONDS:
– Dozens of Missiles Hit U.S. Air Bases In Iraq
– Iran Claims Responsibility
– Number of Casualties Unknown
– Iran Warns of More "Crushing Responses"
– Pres. Trump Being Briefed & Weighing Optionshttps://t.co/oqZ3fv00kC pic.twitter.com/jkB6eMSke1 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 8, 2020
White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said, “We are aware of the reports of attacks on US facilities in Iraq. The President has been briefed and is monitoring the situation closely and consulting with his national security team.”
It was unclear if any Americans were killed in the recent attack.
This is a developing story. more information will be provided when it becomes available.
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breaking911--2020-01-07--Republican Congressman To Resign

Republican Congressman To Resign

SAN DIEGO – Rep. Duncan Hunter ( R-Calif. ) says he will resign next week after pleading guilty to campaign finance violations in December .
Hunter and his wife , Margaret E. Hunter , were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that they converted more than $ 250,000 in campaign funds to pay for personal expenses and filed false campaign finance records with the Federal Election Commission .
A 48-page indictment details scores of instances beginning in 2009 and continuing through 2016 in which the Hunters illegally used campaign money to pay for personal expenses that they could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family vacations to Italy , Hawaii , Phoenix , Arizona , and Boise , Idaho ; school tuition ; dental work ; theater tickets ; and domestic and international travel for almost a dozen relatives .
The Hunters also spent tens of thousands of dollars on smaller purchases , including fast food , movie tickets , golf outings , video games , coffee , groceries , home utilities , and expensive meals .
To conceal their personal spending , the Hunters mischaracterized the purchases in FEC filings as “ campaign travel , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toy drives , ” “ teacher/parent and supporter events , ” “ gift cards ” for charitable donations , and “ gift basket items , ” among other false descriptions .
Family dental bills paid with campaign funds were characterized as a charitable contribution to “ Smiles for Life.
” Theater tickets were mischaracterized as “ holiday gift certificates.
” Tickets for the family to see Riverdance at the San Diego Civic Theater became “ San Diego Civic Center for Republican Women Federated/Fundraising.
” And to disguise their children ’ s tuition payments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Hunters provided a number of conflicting explanations , including that the payments were charitable contributions .
The Hunters ’ improper use of campaign funds for personal expenses occurred despite numerous warnings about the prohibition against using campaign funds for personal expenses and repeated inquiries from Duncan Hunter ’ s campaign treasurer about questionable purchases .
According to the indictment , the Hunters knew that many of their desired purchases could be made only by using campaign funds , since they did not otherwise have sufficient personal funds to pay for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June of 2016 , two months after the Federal Election Commission and the San Diego Union-Tribune questioned some of Hunter ’ s campaign expenses as potentially personal .
“ The indictment alleges that Congressman Hunter and his wife repeatedly dipped into campaign coffers as if they were personal bank accounts , and falsified FEC campaign finance reports to cover their tracks , ” said U.S. Attorney Adam Braverman .
“ Elected representatives should jealously guard the public ’ s trust , not abuse their positions for personal gain .
Today ’ s indictment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above the law.
” The Hunters are scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment on Thursday at 10:30 a.m .

SAN DIEGO – Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) says he will resign next week after pleading guilty to campaign finance violations in December.
Hunter and his wife, Margaret E. Hunter, were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that they converted more than $250,000 in campaign funds to pay for personal expenses and filed false campaign finance records with the Federal Election Commission.
A 48-page indictment details scores of instances beginning in 2009 and continuing through 2016 in which the Hunters illegally used campaign money to pay for personal expenses that they could not otherwise afford. The purchases included family vacations to Italy, Hawaii, Phoenix, Arizona, and Boise, Idaho; school tuition; dental work; theater tickets; and domestic and international travel for almost a dozen relatives. The Hunters also spent tens of thousands of dollars on smaller purchases, including fast food, movie tickets, golf outings, video games, coffee, groceries, home utilities, and expensive meals.
To conceal their personal spending, the Hunters mischaracterized the purchases in FEC filings as “campaign travel,” “dinner with volunteers/contributors,” “toy drives,” “teacher/parent and supporter events,” “gift cards” for charitable donations, and “gift basket items,” among other false descriptions. Family dental bills paid with campaign funds were characterized as a charitable contribution to “Smiles for Life.” Theater tickets were mischaracterized as “holiday gift certificates.” Tickets for the family to see Riverdance at the San Diego Civic Theater became “San Diego Civic Center for Republican Women Federated/Fundraising.” And to disguise their children’s tuition payments to Christian Unified Schools in El Cajon, the Hunters provided a number of conflicting explanations, including that the payments were charitable contributions.
The Hunters’ improper use of campaign funds for personal expenses occurred despite numerous warnings about the prohibition against using campaign funds for personal expenses and repeated inquiries from Duncan Hunter’s campaign treasurer about questionable purchases. According to the indictment, the Hunters knew that many of their desired purchases could be made only by using campaign funds, since they did not otherwise have sufficient personal funds to pay for their purchases. The criminal investigation began in June of 2016, two months after the Federal Election Commission and the San Diego Union-Tribune questioned some of Hunter’s campaign expenses as potentially personal.
“The indictment alleges that Congressman Hunter and his wife repeatedly dipped into campaign coffers as if they were personal bank accounts, and falsified FEC campaign finance reports to cover their tracks,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Braverman. “Elected representatives should jealously guard the public’s trust, not abuse their positions for personal gain. Today’s indictment is a reminder that no one is above the law.”
The Hunters are scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
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breaking911--2020-01-07--Multiple Victims Recovered After at Least 3 Avalanches Strike Idaho Ski Resort

KELLOGG , Idaho — The Shoshone County Sheriff ’ s Office says four people have been recovered after multiple avalanches @ @ @ @ @ ski resort in North Idaho Tuesday .
As of 11:07 a.m. local time , the @ @ @ @ @ a report of an avalanche , potentially up to three separate avalanches , that occurred @ @ @ @ @ efforts continue utilizing the Silver Mountain Ski Patrol , Shoshone County Sheriff ’ s Office @ @ @ @ @ County Volunteer Search and Rescue .
The conditions of those ‘ recovered ’ was not @ @ @

KELLOGG, Idaho — The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office says four people have been recovered after multiple avalanches struck at the Silver Mountain ski resort in North Idaho Tuesday.
As of 11:07 a.m. local time, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of an avalanche, potentially up to three separate avalanches, that occurred on Silver Mountain.
Search efforts continue utilizing the Silver Mountain Ski Patrol, Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue and Shoshone County Volunteer Search and Rescue.
The conditions of those ‘recovered’ was not immediately known.
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breaking911--2020-01-07--DEVELOPING: Houston High School Evacuated After Explosion

HOUSTON , Texas — An explosion was reported at Klein Forest High School Tuesday .
Officials say ‘ a firework @ @ @ @ @ cafeteria , causing possible injuries to one person.
’ The school district posted on social @ @ @ @ @ been an incident at Klein Forest High School .
All students and staff are safe @ @ @ @ @ evacuated .
Do NOT come to the campus.
” The building was evacuated and all @ @ @ @ @ .
No further details were available .

HOUSTON, Texas — An explosion was reported at Klein Forest High School Tuesday.
Officials say ‘a firework was ignited inside the school cafeteria, causing possible injuries to one person.’
The school district posted on social media, “There has been an incident at Klein Forest High School. All students and staff are safe. The building has been evacuated. Do NOT come to the campus.”
There has been an incident at Klein Forest High School. All students and staff are safe. The building has been evacuated. Do NOT come to the campus. More information to follow.@KleinForest — Klein ISD (@KleinISD) January 7, 2020
The building was evacuated and all after school activities were canceled.
HCFMO investigators and inspectors are en route to Klein Forest High School. Preliminary information is a firework was ignited inside the school cafeteria, causing possible injuries to one person. More info will be available as soon as investigators arrive on scene. #hounews pic.twitter.com/RgqjEKKKUc — Harris Co. FMO (@hcfmo) January 7, 2020
No further details were available.
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breaking911--2020-01-07--Dyheam Williams, 18, Charged In Slaying Of NJ Deli Owner Over Tip Jar

Dyheam Williams , 18 , of Lindenwold , NJ , was charged this morning in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jerome Pastore in Haddon Township .
Williams was charged with Murder , Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose , according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Haddon Township Police Chief Mark Cavallo .
On January 3 , 2020 , at 4:50 p.m. , officers from Oaklyn , Audubon and Haddon Township Police Departments responded to the Shamrock Delicatessen , located on South Davis Avenue in Audubon , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had been stabbed .
On their arrival , officers found the victim , Jerome Pastore , 52 , of West Berlin , lying on the 100 block of Cuthbert Boulevard in Haddon Township , just across the street from the deli he owned .
Pastore had chased Williams out of the store for allegedly swiping a tip jar .
Jerome Pastore was suffering from apparent stab wounds on his neck and throughout his body .
He was pronounced deceased at 5:07 p.m. at Cooper University Hospital .
Dyheam Williams was arrested at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Camden County Jail pending a pretrial detention hearing .

Dyheam Williams, 18, of Lindenwold, NJ, was charged this morning in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jerome Pastore in Haddon Township. Williams was charged with Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Haddon Township Police Chief Mark Cavallo.
On January 3, 2020, at 4:50 p.m., officers from Oaklyn, Audubon and Haddon Township Police Departments responded to the Shamrock Delicatessen, located on South Davis Avenue in Audubon, in response to 911 calls reporting a male who had been stabbed. On their arrival, officers found the victim, Jerome Pastore, 52, of West Berlin, lying on the 100 block of Cuthbert Boulevard in Haddon Township, just across the street from the deli he owned. Pastore had chased Williams out of the store for allegedly swiping a tip jar.
Jerome Pastore was suffering from apparent stab wounds on his neck and throughout his body. He was pronounced deceased at 5:07 p.m. at Cooper University Hospital.
Dyheam Williams was arrested at his home in Lindenwold and remanded to the Camden County Jail pending a pretrial detention hearing.
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breaking911--2020-01-07--JAW-DROPPING VIDEO: Watch a 93-Year-Old Man Calmly Shoot Apartment Manager Twice Over Water Damage

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have released video of a 93-year-old man shooting his apartment manager reportedly over water damage .
@ @ @ @ @ at approximately 9:10 a.m. LVMPD Dispatch received a call of a person armed with a @ @ @ @ @ of West Viking Road .
An employee advised that an irate resident was inside the @ @ @ @ @ employee .
As officers arrived on scene , they heard gunfire coming from the office @ @ @ @ @ who was armed with a handgun inside the office .
An officer fired one round @ @ @ @ @ not strike him .
The suspect placed the firearm down , was taken into custody @ @ @ @ @ a precaution .
Officers located a maintenance employee suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the @ @ @ @ @ transported to UMC Trauma with non-life-threatening injuries .

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have released video of a 93-year-old man shooting his apartment manager reportedly over water damage.
On January 2, 2020 at approximately 9:10 a.m. LVMPD Dispatch received a call of a person armed with a firearm near the 4000 block of West Viking Road. An employee advised that an irate resident was inside the apartment complex office confronting an employee.
As officers arrived on scene, they heard gunfire coming from the office. They confronted the suspect who was armed with a handgun inside the office. An officer fired one round at the suspect but did not strike him. The suspect placed the firearm down, was taken into custody and transported to UMC as a precaution. Officers located a maintenance employee suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the office. The victim was transported to UMC Trauma with non-life-threatening injuries.
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