breaking911--2020-10-19--NJ AG Sues Trump Admin. Over Tweet

NJ AG Sues Trump Admin. Over Tweet

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration after federal agencies failed to produce any information supporting the President ’ s inflammatory claims that affordable housing leads to increased crime rates .
Attorney General Grewal formally requested any information supporting the President ’ s comments from the U.S. Department of Justice ( DOJ ) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) on August 11 , 2020 .
The legal deadline for DOJ and HUD to respond passed more than a month ago , but neither has produced any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims .
“ When I saw the President tweet that low income housing causes crime rates to go up in the suburbs , I knew that didn ’ t square with my experience as a prosecutor or as someone who ’ s lived most of my life in the suburbs , ” said Attorney General Grewal .
“ So we called on the President to prove it .
Show us the data .
But they came up empty.
” The Attorney General ’ s lawsuit , filed today in the U.S. District Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeks to enforce a pair of Freedom of Information ( FOIA ) requests submitted in the wake of a tweet by President Trump on July 23 stating : “ I am happy to inform all of the people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream that you will no longer be bothered or financially hurt by having low income housing built in your neighborhood…Your housing prices will go up based on the market , and crime will go down .
I have rescinded the Obama-Biden AFFH Rule .
Enjoy !
” The “ AFFH Rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2015 to “ affirmatively further fair housing.
” The rule sought to combat entrenched housing segregation by requiring towns to address disparities in housing opportunity , promote the development of more inclusive communities , and reverse historic patterns of housing discrimination – including discrimination fostered by government policies .
President Trump ’ s July 23 tweet echoed a similar remark by the President earlier in July when he represented that , under the AFFH Rule , “ Your home will go down in value and crime rates will rapidly rise .
… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get into a community , and now they ’ re going to watch it go to hell.
” The lawsuit filed today asserts that both DOJ and HUD violated FOIA by failing to respond to the Attorney General ’ s information requests by the legal deadline .
“ Why would a President with access to all of the federal government ’ s resources make unfounded claims about nonexistent crime waves ?
” Attorney General Grewal asked .
“ Why try to scare people with no basis ?
If the numbers support the President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them ?
” “ President Trump ’ s repeated assertions that affordable housing ‘ invades ’ and ‘ destroys ’ suburbs are racist and false , ” said DCR Director Rachel Wainer Apter .
“ The AFFH rule aimed to combat racial segregation in housing and to foster inclusive communities , a goal the Trump Administration evidently now deems not only unworthy , but dangerous .
But the government has not been able to produce any facts to support the President ’ s inflammatory tweets.
” In addition to seeking any records supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FOIA requests highlighted a series of recent studies that contradicted the President ’ s claims about the effects of affordable housing on crime .
The FOIA requests noted , for example , that a study in the Journal of Political Economy found that housing developments taking advantage of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit ( LIHTC ) actually see “ declines in both violent and property crime within low income areas ” and “ no impacts on crime ” within higher income areas.The requests also pointed to a separate study which reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impacts ” surrounding neighborhoods in terms of “ increased safety.
” The requests also referenced a study that focused specifically on the effects of affordable housing in Mount Laurel , New Jersey ( Mount Laurel was the site of a major effort to promote affordable housing and desegregation . )
According to that study , “ the opening of affordable housing development was not associated with trends in crime , property values , or taxes.
” The FOIA requests also seek DOJ and HUD ’ s communications with the White House about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing on crime rates .

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration after federal agencies failed to produce any information supporting the President’s inflammatory claims that affordable housing leads to increased crime rates.
Attorney General Grewal formally requested any information supporting the President’s comments from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on August 11, 2020. The legal deadline for DOJ and HUD to respond passed more than a month ago, but neither has produced any records to support the President’s claims.
“When I saw the President tweet that low income housing causes crime rates to go up in the suburbs, I knew that didn’t square with my experience as a prosecutor or as someone who’s lived most of my life in the suburbs,” said Attorney General Grewal. “So we called on the President to prove it. Show us the data. But they came up empty.”
The Attorney General’s lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, seeks to enforce a pair of Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests submitted in the wake of a tweet by President Trump on July 23 stating: “I am happy to inform all of the people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream that you will no longer be bothered or financially hurt by having low income housing built in your neighborhood…Your housing prices will go up based on the market, and crime will go down. I have rescinded the Obama-Biden AFFH Rule. Enjoy!”
The “AFFH Rule” is a rule adopted by HUD in 2015 to “affirmatively further fair housing.” The rule sought to combat entrenched housing segregation by requiring towns to address disparities in housing opportunity, promote the development of more inclusive communities, and reverse historic patterns of housing discrimination – including discrimination fostered by government policies.
President Trump’s July 23 tweet echoed a similar remark by the President earlier in July when he represented that, under the AFFH Rule, “Your home will go down in value and crime rates will rapidly rise. … People have worked all their lives to get into a community, and now they’re going to watch it go to hell.”
The lawsuit filed today asserts that both DOJ and HUD violated FOIA by failing to respond to the Attorney General’s information requests by the legal deadline.
“Why would a President with access to all of the federal government’s resources make unfounded claims about nonexistent crime waves?” Attorney General Grewal asked. “Why try to scare people with no basis? If the numbers support the President’s claims, why not release them?”
“President Trump’s repeated assertions that affordable housing ‘invades’ and ‘destroys’ suburbs are racist and false,” said DCR Director Rachel Wainer Apter. “The AFFH rule aimed to combat racial segregation in housing and to foster inclusive communities, a goal the Trump Administration evidently now deems not only unworthy, but dangerous. But the government has not been able to produce any facts to support the President’s inflammatory tweets.”
In addition to seeking any records supporting the President’s comments, the FOIA requests highlighted a series of recent studies that contradicted the President’s claims about the effects of affordable housing on crime.
The FOIA requests noted, for example, that a study in the Journal of Political Economy found that housing developments taking advantage of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) actually see “declines in both violent and property crime within low income areas” and “no impacts on crime” within higher income areas.The requests also pointed to a separate study which reported that LIHTC housing in distressed communities “positively impacts” surrounding neighborhoods in terms of “increased safety.”
The requests also referenced a study that focused specifically on the effects of affordable housing in Mount Laurel, New Jersey (Mount Laurel was the site of a major effort to promote affordable housing and desegregation.) According to that study, “the opening of affordable housing development was not associated with trends in crime, property values, or taxes.”
The FOIA requests also seek DOJ and HUD’s communications with the White House about the AFFH Rule and the effects of affordable housing on crime rates.
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breaking911--2020-10-20--WATCH: Good Samaritans Save Couple After Car Plunges Into Long Island Canal

Two Suffolk County Police officers , a Lake Success Police officer and five good Samaritans rescued a couple from their vehicle after it became submerged in a Lindenhurst canal following a motor vehicle crash .
A 2018 Ford pickup and 2016 Subaru were involved in a motor vehicle crash at Venetian Promenade and Montauk Highway at approximately 12:10 p.m .
Following the crash , the driver of the Subaru backed up his vehicle into eastbound Montauk Highway , where it was struck by a 2004 Mercury .
The Mercury then crashed through a fence and into a canal .
Five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officer John Tighe and on-duty Suffolk County Police Officer Debra Gearon jumped into the water and pulled the driver , Joseph Abitabile , 78 , from the vehicle .
Rescuers broke a window to extricate Abitabile ’ s wife , Delores , 76 , who was unconscious .
Off duty Lake Success Police Officer Robert Russo performed CPR on the woman and her pulse and breathing were restored .
The Abitabiles , of Massapequa , one good Samaritan , the two Suffolk County Police officers , and the driver of the Subaru , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beach , were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries .
The driver of the Ford , Greg Destefano , was not injured .

Two Suffolk County Police officers, a Lake Success Police officer and five good Samaritans rescued a couple from their vehicle after it became submerged in a Lindenhurst canal following a motor vehicle crash.
A 2018 Ford pickup and 2016 Subaru were involved in a motor vehicle crash at Venetian Promenade and Montauk Highway at approximately 12:10 p.m. Following the crash, the driver of the Subaru backed up his vehicle into eastbound Montauk Highway, where it was struck by a 2004 Mercury.
The Mercury then crashed through a fence and into a canal.
Five good Samaritans, off-duty Suffolk County Police Officer John Tighe and on-duty Suffolk County Police Officer Debra Gearon jumped into the water and pulled the driver, Joseph Abitabile, 78, from the vehicle. Rescuers broke a window to extricate Abitabile’s wife, Delores, 76, who was unconscious.
Off duty Lake Success Police Officer Robert Russo performed CPR on the woman and her pulse and breathing were restored.
The Abitabiles, of Massapequa, one good Samaritan, the two Suffolk County Police officers, and the driver of the Subaru, Morris Kramer, 85, of Atlantic Beach, were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford, Greg Destefano, was not injured.
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breaking911--2020-10-20--Suspect Charged In Alleged Plot To Kidnap Michigan Governor Released On Bail

LANSING – The eighth individual charged for his alleged participation in a plan of domestic terrorism that included storming the Michigan Capitol building and harming government officials has been released on bond .
Brian Higgins , 51 , of Wisconsin Dells , Wisconsin , was charged with material support of an act of terrorism , a 20-year felony .
Higgins walked out of the Columbia County Jail in Wisconsin Monday after posting $ 10,000 bail .
According to WNEM , Harris has to “ limit travel to Columbia and Dane Counties .
He also has to surrender his passport and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the co-conspirators.
” It is alleged that Higgins provided assistance in the plan to kidnap Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home .
The Attorney General ’ s office charged seven men after the execution of multiple search and arrest warrants Oct. 7 in a joint operation with the U.S .
Attorneys of the Eastern and Western districts of Michigan , the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Michigan State Police .
“ While the political rhetoric in our nation may at times be divisive , I am encouraged by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ displayed in response to this indescribable act of terror , ” Nessel said .
“ These were very credible , and very serious threats to our elected officials and the public in general , and the swift actions taken by state and federal authorities this past week are nothing short of heroic.
” Including this latest charge against Higgins , a total of 20 state felony charges were filed by Attorney General Nessel against eight individuals known to be members of the militia group Wolverine Watchmen or associates of Wolverine Watchmen .
Federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals .

LANSING – The eighth individual charged for his alleged participation in a plan of domestic terrorism that included storming the Michigan Capitol building and harming government officials has been released on bond.
Brian Higgins, 51, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, was charged with material support of an act of terrorism, a 20-year felony. Higgins walked out of the Columbia County Jail in Wisconsin Monday after posting $10,000 bail.
According to WNEM, Harris has to “limit travel to Columbia and Dane Counties. He also has to surrender his passport and is not allowed to have any contact with the co-conspirators.”
It is alleged that Higgins provided assistance in the plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home.
The Attorney General’s office charged seven men after the execution of multiple search and arrest warrants Oct. 7 in a joint operation with the U.S. Attorneys of the Eastern and Western districts of Michigan, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Michigan State Police.
“While the political rhetoric in our nation may at times be divisive, I am encouraged by the united front our law enforcement community has displayed in response to this indescribable act of terror,” Nessel said. “These were very credible, and very serious threats to our elected officials and the public in general, and the swift actions taken by state and federal authorities this past week are nothing short of heroic.”
Including this latest charge against Higgins, a total of 20 state felony charges were filed by Attorney General Nessel against eight individuals known to be members of the militia group Wolverine Watchmen or associates of Wolverine Watchmen. Federal charges were also filed against six other individuals.
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breaking911--2020-10-20--LIVE: Trump Holds ‘Make America Great Again’ Rally in Pennsylvania

Live : President Trump will deliver remarks at a ‘ Make America Great Again ’ rally in Erie , Pa @ @ @ @ @ to begin at 7:00 p.m .
ET .

Live: President Trump will deliver remarks at a ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in Erie, Pa. This event is expected to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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breaking911--2020-10-20--Watch Live: A NASA Spacecraft Is About to Land on an Asteroid And Grab a Sample

A NASA spacecraft descends to the surface of asteroid Bennu , touches down for a few seconds & attempts to @ @ @ @ @ dust ) using a “ Touch-And-Go , ” or TAG , maneuver .
The spacecraft @ @ @ @ @ rocky surface with great accuracy , touching down within a rocky area just 52 ft @ @ @ @ @ diameter .
During the maneuver , the spacecraft and the asteroid will be approximately 207 @ @ @ @ @ km ) from Earth .

A NASA spacecraft descends to the surface of asteroid Bennu, touches down for a few seconds & attempts to capture regolith (rocks and dust) using a “Touch-And-Go,” or TAG, maneuver. The spacecraft must target Bennu’s rocky surface with great accuracy, touching down within a rocky area just 52 ft (16 m) in diameter. During the maneuver, the spacecraft and the asteroid will be approximately 207 million miles (334 million km) from Earth.
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breaking911--2020-10-20--Houston Woman, 20, Dies After Being Shot In The Head By Ex-Boyfriend; Suspect Still On The Run

HARRIS COUNTY , Texas — Mann Austin Hayes , 21 , is wanted for the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend @ @ @ @ @ 2 p.m. , a man arrived at an emergency room located at 26271 Northwest Fwy @ @ @ @ @ , Julie Dela Garza , 20 , had been shot .
Her ex-boyfriend , Mann @ @ @ @ @ at them striking her in the head .
Dela Garza died Monday .
Garza ’ @ @ @ @ @ on livestream from the hospital after the incident .
Watch HERE .
Anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ contact 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS ( 8477 ) .

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Mann Austin Hayes, 21, is wanted for the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend.
On Sunday, around 2 p.m., a man arrived at an emergency room located at 26271 Northwest Fwy and reported that his girlfriend, Julie Dela Garza, 20, had been shot.
Her ex-boyfriend, Mann Austin Hayes followed and shot at them striking her in the head. Dela Garza died Monday.
Garza’s distraught boyfriend posted video on livestream from the hospital after the incident. Watch HERE.
Anyone with information on Hayes’ whereabouts should contact 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
Crews respond to a shooting patient who was brought to an ER in the 26200 block of NW Freeway Sunday in Cypress. An adult female was treated by @cyfairfd crews and transported by @memorialhermann Life Flight in critical condition. Photo: Capt. Daniel Arizpe, PIO #hounews pic.twitter.com/FkcqXsfkJM — Cy-Fair Fire Department (@cyfairfd) October 18, 2020
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breaking911--2020-10-20--WATCH: Philly Eagles Fans Fight In Stands During First Game Back

The Philadelphia Eagles finally allowed fans in the stands at Lincoln Financial Field , so of course fans got into @ @ @ @ @ supporters during Sunday ’ s Week 6 game , trading punches in the stands .

The Philadelphia Eagles finally allowed fans in the stands at Lincoln Financial Field, so of course fans got into a fight with Baltimore Ravens supporters during Sunday’s Week 6 game, trading punches in the stands.
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breaking911--2020-10-20--CAUGHT ON CELL PHONE CAM: Man Records Himself Being Shot at During Road Rage Incident In Michigan

DEARBORN , Mich. – On Sunday , October 18 , 2020 , at approximately 5:40 PM , Dearborn Police responded @ @ @ @ @ Ave near Chase on a report of shots fired .
The suspect vehicle was described @ @ @ @ @ Honda Accord four-door sedan with a blue/gray colored passenger side door and was last seen @ @ @ @ @ Warren Ave .
The victim did not sustain any injuries .
Acting on a tip @ @ @ @ @ Dearborn Special Operations Officers located and arrested a person-of-interest in this case on October 20 @ @ @ @ @ ’ s identity is being withheld pending formal charges from the Wayne County Prosecutor ’ @ @ @ @ @ Chief Ronald Haddad stated , “ As a result of our excellent partnership with local @ @ @ @ @ cooperation of concerned citizens , a swift arrest was made and our communities are safer @ @

DEARBORN, Mich. – On Sunday, October 18, 2020, at approximately 5:40 PM, Dearborn Police responded to the area of Warren Ave near Chase on a report of shots fired. The suspect vehicle was described as an early 2000s green Honda Accord four-door sedan with a blue/gray colored passenger side door and was last seen fleeing southbound on Greenfield from Warren Ave. The victim did not sustain any injuries.
Acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, Dearborn Special Operations Officers located and arrested a person-of-interest in this case on October 20, 2020. The subject’s identity is being withheld pending formal charges from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad stated, “As a result of our excellent partnership with local media outlets and with the cooperation of concerned citizens, a swift arrest was made and our communities are safer.”
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breaking911--2020-10-20--Man Dies After Being Shot With Bow & Arrow, Suspect Charged With Murder

NATIONAL CITY , Calif. — On Monday around 2:30 p.m. , Officers responded in the area of the 1800 block @ @ @ @ @ arrived on scene and were flagged down by a homeless man , who admitted that @ @ @ @ @ transient man with a bow and arrow at a nearby homeless camp .
Officers were @ @ @ @ @ the suspect .
Officers located an unresponsive man with a fatal arrow wound .
Medics @ @ @ @ @ victim deceased .
Miguel Venegas , a 39-year old homeless man , was booked into @ @ @ @ @ Hispanic male victim ’ s information was not being released until the next of kin @ @ @ @ @ not indicate what led up to the fatal event .

NATIONAL CITY, Calif. — On Monday around 2:30 p.m., Officers responded in the area of the 1800 block of Wilson Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and were flagged down by a homeless man, who admitted that he had fatally shot another transient man with a bow and arrow at a nearby homeless camp.
Officers were directed to the campsite by the suspect. Officers located an unresponsive man with a fatal arrow wound. Medics and Fire personnel pronounced the victim deceased.
Miguel Venegas, a 39-year old homeless man, was booked into jail for murder.
The Hispanic male victim’s information was not being released until the next of kin is notified.
Police did not indicate what led up to the fatal event.
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breaking911--2020-10-20--7 Charged In Florida Smuggling Ring That Funneled Thousands Of Flying Squirrels Into South Korea

Earlier this year , Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ( FWC ) officers made the first arrests in a series , which now totals seven suspects and 25 felony charges with additional arrests forthcoming .
This group of suspects have been charged with Racketeering , Money Laundering , Scheming to Defraud and other organized criminal laws involving an elaborate organized enterprise to smuggle Florida ’ s wildlife to interstate and international buyers .
In January 2019 , the FWC received a complaint from a concerned citizen about individuals illegally trapping flying squirrels in a rural area of Marion County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animal in Florida , are sold internationally in the pet trade .
Over the next 19 months , FWC Investigators pieced together an elaborate scheme in which flying squirrels were illegally captured by poachers in multiple counties throughout central Florida .
The flying squirrels were then sold to a wildlife dealer in Bushnell and were laundered through the licensed business of this dealer , who claimed they were captive bred .
The poachers deployed as many as 10,000 squirrel traps throughout central Florida and as many as 3,600 flying squirrels were captured in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , the wildlife dealer received as much as $ 213,800 in gross illegal proceeds .
The FWC estimates the international retail value of the poached wildlife will exceed $ 1 million .
Investigators learned buyers from South Korea would travel to the United States and purchase the flying squirrels from the wildlife dealer in Bushnell .
The animals were then driven in rental cars to Chicago , where the source of the animals was further concealed , and the animals were exported to Asia by an unwitting international wildlife exporter .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state of Georgia would take over the transports .
One Georgia courier would fly to Orlando , rent a vehicle and drive the animals to Atlanta .
A second hired courier would then drive the animals to Chicago .
Each of the new participants would not know the identity of the other suspects .
As FWC Investigators monitored the operation , they learned the Florida suspects were dealing in multiple species of poached animals .
Protected freshwater turtles and alligators were illegally taken and laundered through other seemingly legitimate licensed businesses .
Documents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wildlife .
“ A State and Federal Task Force was created and was instrumental in accomplishing this operation , ” said Maj. Grant Burton , FWC Investigation ’ s section leader .
The Illinois Conservation Police , Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Homeland Security Investigations worked closely together to collect evidence of the international smuggling operation .
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife was also instrumental in intercepting wildlife shipments to California .
The FWC Investigators detected illegally taken freshwater turtles were shipped from Tampa International Airport to Los Angeles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wildlife shipments .
“ Wildlife conservation laws protect Florida ’ s precious natural resources from abuse .
The concerned citizen who initially reported this activity started an investigation that uncovered a major smuggling operation .
These poachers could have severely damaged Florida ’ s wildlife populations , ” said Maj. Burton .
The public can help by reporting any suspected violations to the FWC by calling the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC ( 3922 ) or texting [ email protected ] .
Further charges and arrests as a result of this investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being prosecuted by the Florida Attorney General ’ s Office .

Earlier this year, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers made the first arrests in a series, which now totals seven suspects and 25 felony charges with additional arrests forthcoming. This group of suspects have been charged with Racketeering, Money Laundering, Scheming to Defraud and other organized criminal laws involving an elaborate organized enterprise to smuggle Florida’s wildlife to interstate and international buyers.
In January 2019, the FWC received a complaint from a concerned citizen about individuals illegally trapping flying squirrels in a rural area of Marion County. Flying squirrels, a protected wild animal in Florida, are sold internationally in the pet trade. Over the next 19 months, FWC Investigators pieced together an elaborate scheme in which flying squirrels were illegally captured by poachers in multiple counties throughout central Florida. The flying squirrels were then sold to a wildlife dealer in Bushnell and were laundered through the licensed business of this dealer, who claimed they were captive bred.
The poachers deployed as many as 10,000 squirrel traps throughout central Florida and as many as 3,600 flying squirrels were captured in less than three years. In three years, the wildlife dealer received as much as $213,800 in gross illegal proceeds. The FWC estimates the international retail value of the poached wildlife will exceed $1 million.
Investigators learned buyers from South Korea would travel to the United States and purchase the flying squirrels from the wildlife dealer in Bushnell. The animals were then driven in rental cars to Chicago, where the source of the animals was further concealed, and the animals were exported to Asia by an unwitting international wildlife exporter. As the operation expanded, couriers from the state of Georgia would take over the transports. One Georgia courier would fly to Orlando, rent a vehicle and drive the animals to Atlanta. A second hired courier would then drive the animals to Chicago. Each of the new participants would not know the identity of the other suspects.
As FWC Investigators monitored the operation, they learned the Florida suspects were dealing in multiple species of poached animals. Protected freshwater turtles and alligators were illegally taken and laundered through other seemingly legitimate licensed businesses. Documents were falsified concealing the true source of the wildlife.
“A State and Federal Task Force was created and was instrumental in accomplishing this operation,” said Maj. Grant Burton, FWC Investigation’s section leader.
The Illinois Conservation Police, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Homeland Security Investigations worked closely together to collect evidence of the international smuggling operation. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife was also instrumental in intercepting wildlife shipments to California. The FWC Investigators detected illegally taken freshwater turtles were shipped from Tampa International Airport to Los Angeles. California agents were notified and intercepted the wildlife shipments.
“Wildlife conservation laws protect Florida’s precious natural resources from abuse. The concerned citizen who initially reported this activity started an investigation that uncovered a major smuggling operation. These poachers could have severely damaged Florida’s wildlife populations,” said Maj. Burton.
The public can help by reporting any suspected violations to the FWC by calling the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) or texting [email protected]. Further charges and arrests as a result of this investigation may be forthcoming. The investigation is being prosecuted by the Florida Attorney General’s Office.
FWC Charge List:
Rodney Crendell Knox (DOB 04/15/1954) Bushnell, Florida
Racketeering
Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering
Money Laundering
Scheme to Defraud
Grand Theft
Dealing in Stolen Property
Kenneth Lee Roebuck (DOB 03/02/1961) Lake Panasoffkee, Florida
Racketeering
Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering
Scheme to Defraud
Grand Theft
Dealing in Stolen Property
Donald Lee Harrod Jr. (DOB 02/04/1971) Bushnell, Florida
Racketeering
Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering
Scheme to Defraud
Grand Theft
Dealing in Stolen Property
Vester Ray Taylor Jr. (DOB 03/30/1980) Webster, Florida
Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering
Dealing in Stolen Property
Jong Yun Baek (DOB 05/02/1964) Marietta, Georgia
Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering
Ervin Woodyard Jr. (DOB 8/10/1980) Greenville, Georgia
Unlawful Possession of Wildlife (Georgia DNR)
Violation of Probation (Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude – Georgia)
Unnamed Fugitive
Racketeering
Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering
Scheme to Defraud
Grand Theft
Dealing in Stolen Property
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breaking911--2020-10-20--ICE Arrests 54 In NYC Area, Targets Illegal Immigrants In Sanctuary Cities

NEW YORK—U.S .
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ’ s ( ICE ) Enforcement Removal Operations ( ERO ) officers completed an immigration enforcement activity , which resulted in the arrest of 54 immigration violators throughout the New York City Metropolitan Area , and the neighboring counties of Nassau , Suffolk , Dutchess , Ulster and Westchester .
The nationwide , weeklong immigration enforcement activity , which concluded Oct. 9 , focused on targeting and arresting individuals in sanctuary cities .
“ ICE continues to protect communities by taking criminal aliens off the streets regardless of any locality ’ s cooperation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congressionally mandated mission , ” said ICE Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tony H. Pham .
“ Officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are sworn federal law enforcement officers who enforce U.S. immigration laws created by Congress to keep this country safe.
” Individuals arrested in New York were citizens and nationals from the following countries : China , Dominican Republic , Ecuador , El Salvador , Guatemala , Grenada , Guyana , Honduras , Ireland , Jamaica , Mexico , Moldova , Mozambique , Pakistan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The New York arrests included charges filed for assault , sexual assault against a child , lewd and lascivious acts upon a child , rape and criminal possession of a loaded firearm .
Other charges include criminal possession of stolen property , driving while intoxicated , robbery and grand larceny .
“ Let us not gloss over the fact that the vast majority of the individuals arrested during this operation have criminal histories .
It ’ s frightening that New York City politicians created laws that force local law enforcement agencies to release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the seriousness of their crimes , ” said Thomas R. Decker , ICE ERO New York field office director .
Of the more than 50 individuals ERO officers arrested , more than 30 were released from local law enforcement custody with active ICE detainers ; eight had outstanding removal orders ; eight were previously removed or deported ; five were criminally prosecuted ; two were active gang members , and one was a foreign fugitive .
All but two of the individuals arrested had criminal histories in the U.S. All individuals arrested during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ICE custody pending the outcome of their removal proceedings before an immigration judge .
ICE officially announced the results of the enforcement activity on Oct. 16 , but one Manhattan resident ’ s arrest garnered considerable media coverage in New York prior to the announcement .
On Oct. 8 , during an at-large arrest in Manhattan , ICE took custody of 48-year-old Fernando Santos-Martinez , an unlawfully present Mexican national who was removed from the U.S. on three separate occasions in 2003 .
Despite a detainer lodged by ICE , the New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Sept. 11 arrest for assault , attempted assault , attempted gang assault , criminal possession of a weapon and harassment .
His local charges are currently pending .
Following Santos-Martinez ’ s arrest , news organizations falsely reported claims of ICE officers misidentifying themselves as NYPD – an accusation that ICE leadership vehemently deny .
“ NYPD should have been empowered to turn Santos-Martinez over to ICE officers in a controlled environment back in September , ” said Decker .
“ His arrest was inevitable , but had local politicians and media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the confusion could have been avoided .
ERO officers are brave and honest professionals .
They work tirelessly to gather information and conduct investigations to remove dangerous criminals from our communities .
Before denigrating ICE officers , I encourage city officials to consider the repercussions of their sanctuary city policies.
” In an Oct. 13 statement , Pham wrote that ERO officers use the term “ police ” to quickly identify themselves as law enforcement officers because it is a universally recognized symbol of law enforcement in most cultures .
The statement goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the term is important because ICE officers often interact with individuals who are often not native English speakers .
Pham encouraged local officials to reconsider the policies which prohibit local law enforcement agencies from cooperating with ICE , suggesting that non-compliance with ICE detainers will likely lead to increased ICE enforcement activity .
“ ICE has no choice but to conduct more at-large , targeted enforcement actions [ to ] achieve its congressionally mandated mission , ” Pham wrote .
“ This means that the agency is likely to encounter other unlawfully present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been encountered had we been allowed to take custody of a criminal target within the confines of a local jail .
”

NEW YORK—U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) officers completed an immigration enforcement activity, which resulted in the arrest of 54 immigration violators throughout the New York City Metropolitan Area, and the neighboring counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Dutchess, Ulster and Westchester.
The nationwide, weeklong immigration enforcement activity, which concluded Oct. 9, focused on targeting and arresting individuals in sanctuary cities.
“ICE continues to protect communities by taking criminal aliens off the streets regardless of any locality’s cooperation policies – which is part of our congressionally mandated mission,” said ICE Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tony H. Pham. “Officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are sworn federal law enforcement officers who enforce U.S. immigration laws created by Congress to keep this country safe.”
Individuals arrested in New York were citizens and nationals from the following countries: China, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Grenada, Guyana, Honduras, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Moldova, Mozambique, Pakistan, Panama, Peru and St. Lucia.
The New York arrests included charges filed for assault, sexual assault against a child, lewd and lascivious acts upon a child, rape and criminal possession of a loaded firearm. Other charges include criminal possession of stolen property, driving while intoxicated, robbery and grand larceny.
“Let us not gloss over the fact that the vast majority of the individuals arrested during this operation have criminal histories. It’s frightening that New York City politicians created laws that force local law enforcement agencies to release dangerous criminals back into the community despite the seriousness of their crimes,” said Thomas R. Decker, ICE ERO New York field office director.
Of the more than 50 individuals ERO officers arrested, more than 30 were released from local law enforcement custody with active ICE detainers; eight had outstanding removal orders; eight were previously removed or deported; five were criminally prosecuted; two were active gang members, and one was a foreign fugitive. All but two of the individuals arrested had criminal histories in the U.S.
All individuals arrested during the immigration enforcement activity will remain in ICE custody pending the outcome of their removal proceedings before an immigration judge.
ICE officially announced the results of the enforcement activity on Oct. 16, but one Manhattan resident’s arrest garnered considerable media coverage in New York prior to the announcement.
On Oct. 8, during an at-large arrest in Manhattan, ICE took custody of 48-year-old Fernando Santos-Martinez, an unlawfully present Mexican national who was removed from the U.S. on three separate occasions in 2003.
Despite a detainer lodged by ICE, the New York Police Department released Santos-Martinez from custody following his Sept. 11 arrest for assault, attempted assault, attempted gang assault, criminal possession of a weapon and harassment. His local charges are currently pending.
Following Santos-Martinez’s arrest, news organizations falsely reported claims of ICE officers misidentifying themselves as NYPD – an accusation that ICE leadership vehemently deny.
“NYPD should have been empowered to turn Santos-Martinez over to ICE officers in a controlled environment back in September,” said Decker. “His arrest was inevitable, but had local politicians and media organizations abstained from promoting false accusations, the confusion could have been avoided. ERO officers are brave and honest professionals. They work tirelessly to gather information and conduct investigations to remove dangerous criminals from our communities. Before denigrating ICE officers, I encourage city officials to consider the repercussions of their sanctuary city policies.”
In an Oct. 13 statement, Pham wrote that ERO officers use the term “police” to quickly identify themselves as law enforcement officers because it is a universally recognized symbol of law enforcement in most cultures. The statement goes on to explain that the use of the term is important because ICE officers often interact with individuals who are often not native English speakers.
Pham encouraged local officials to reconsider the policies which prohibit local law enforcement agencies from cooperating with ICE, suggesting that non-compliance with ICE detainers will likely lead to increased ICE enforcement activity.
“ICE has no choice but to conduct more at-large, targeted enforcement actions [to] achieve its congressionally mandated mission,” Pham wrote. “This means that the agency is likely to encounter other unlawfully present foreign nationals that wouldn’t have been encountered had we been allowed to take custody of a criminal target within the confines of a local jail.”
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breaking911--2020-10-20--DEA Announces Launch Of ‘Project Safeguard’ To Combat Drug, Violent Crimes Across The Country

WASHINGTON – ( DEA NEWS RELEASE ) — Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea today announced that the DEA will direct resources to help reduce violent crime in communities throughout the country .
Under this initiative , called Project Safeguard , DEA will identify and prioritize ongoing drug trafficking investigations with a nexus to violent crime .
“ Drug trafficking and violent crime are inextricably linked , ” said Acting Administrator Shea .
“ From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels , to the open air drug markets in American cities , drug traffickers employ violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their trade .
Neighborhoods across our country are terrorized by violent drug trafficking organizations that have little regard for human life , and profit from the pain and suffering of our people .
Along with our law enforcement partners , DEA is committed to safeguarding the health and safety of our communities.
” Working in collaboration with our federal , state , and local partners , including the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives and the U.S .
Marshals Service , DEA ’ s Project Safeguard will comprise three focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threat in many cities across the United States : Disrupting , dismantling , and destroying the most significant violent drug trafficking organizations throughout the United States ; Increasing collaboration with ATF to ensure effective federal prosecution of firearms traffickers associated with drug trafficking organizations ; and Prioritizing the capture of DEA fugitives who employ violence as part of drug trafficking .
The traffickers that flood our communities with deadly drugs , including opioids , heroin , fentanyl , meth and cocaine , are often the same criminals responsible for the high rates of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our cities .
These criminals employ fear , violence , and intimidation to traffic drugs , and in doing so , exacerbate a drug crisis that claims more than 70,000 American lives every year .
DEA is committed to treating these crimes as homicides , where appropriate .
In recent months , violent crime has spiked in numerous cities and regions around the country , from major cities like Detroit , which has seen a 19 percent increase in homicides this year , to smaller towns like South Bend , Indiana , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent increase in violent crime .
Drug trafficking is responsible , in part , for this violence in America ’ s cities and towns .
Since it began in August 2020 , Project Safeguard has resulted in more than 700 investigations , over 1,500 arrests – including nearly 40 DEA fugitives , more than 2,130 seized firearms , nearly $ 24 million in seized assets , and more than 6,100 kilograms of illicit drugs .
Today ’ s announcement was made at a press conference in Boston marking the successful conclusion of DEA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Under the Radar , a months-long investigation targeting street-level cocaine and fentanyl distributors with close ties to Mexico who had previously evaded prosecution .
This operation resulted in approximately 14 arrest warrants and eight search warrants spanning as far north as Lawrence , Mass.
, and as far south as Providence , R.I .

WASHINGTON – (DEA NEWS RELEASE) — Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea today announced that the DEA will direct resources to help reduce violent crime in communities throughout the country. Under this initiative, called Project Safeguard, DEA will identify and prioritize ongoing drug trafficking investigations with a nexus to violent crime.
“Drug trafficking and violent crime are inextricably linked,” said Acting Administrator Shea. “From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels, to the open air drug markets in American cities, drug traffickers employ violence, fear, and intimidation to ply their trade. Neighborhoods across our country are terrorized by violent drug trafficking organizations that have little regard for human life, and profit from the pain and suffering of our people. Along with our law enforcement partners, DEA is committed to safeguarding the health and safety of our communities.”
Working in collaboration with our federal, state, and local partners, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Marshals Service, DEA’s Project Safeguard will comprise three focus areas to address the growing violent crime threat in many cities across the United States:
Disrupting, dismantling, and destroying the most significant violent drug trafficking organizations throughout the United States;
Increasing collaboration with ATF to ensure effective federal prosecution of firearms traffickers associated with drug trafficking organizations; and
Prioritizing the capture of DEA fugitives who employ violence as part of drug trafficking.
The traffickers that flood our communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the same criminals responsible for the high rates of assault, murder, and gang activity in our cities. These criminals employ fear, violence, and intimidation to traffic drugs, and in doing so, exacerbate a drug crisis that claims more than 70,000 American lives every year. DEA is committed to treating these crimes as homicides, where appropriate.
In recent months, violent crime has spiked in numerous cities and regions around the country, from major cities like Detroit, which has seen a 19 percent increase in homicides this year, to smaller towns like South Bend, Indiana, which has witnessed an increase of 36 percent increase in violent crime. Drug trafficking is responsible, in part, for this violence in America’s cities and towns.
Since it began in August 2020, Project Safeguard has resulted in more than 700 investigations, over 1,500 arrests – including nearly 40 DEA fugitives, more than 2,130 seized firearms, nearly $24 million in seized assets, and more than 6,100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Today’s announcement was made at a press conference in Boston marking the successful conclusion of DEA New England Field Division’s Operation Under the Radar, a months-long investigation targeting street-level cocaine and fentanyl distributors with close ties to Mexico who had previously evaded prosecution. This operation resulted in approximately 14 arrest warrants and eight search warrants spanning as far north as Lawrence, Mass., and as far south as Providence, R.I.
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breaking911--2020-10-20--Woman Arrested In Fatal Subway Stabbing Of Los Angeles Metro Worker

Irma Monroy , a 25-year-old homeless woman from Los Angeles , was arrested and booked for murder in the fatal @ @ @ @ @ Authority worker .
On October 16 , 2020 at 10:45 p.m. , at the 7th @ @ @ @ @ , police say Monroy “ became involved in a verbal dispute with the victim ” @ @ @ @ @ train .
The dispute escalated and Monroy stabbed the victim , ultimately causing his death @ @ @ @ @ what led up to the argument before the fatal stabbing .
Monroy ’ s bail @ @ @ @ @ outstanding felony warrant for Assault with a Deadly Weapon , is set at $ 2,060,000 @

Irma Monroy, a 25-year-old homeless woman from Los Angeles, was arrested and booked for murder in the fatal stabbing of a Metropolitan Transportation Authority worker.
On October 16, 2020 at 10:45 p.m., at the 7th Street and Metro train station, police say Monroy “became involved in a verbal dispute with the victim” on the MTA Red Line train. The dispute escalated and Monroy stabbed the victim, ultimately causing his death.
Police did not say what led up to the argument before the fatal stabbing.
Monroy’s bail, which includes an unrelated outstanding felony warrant for Assault with a Deadly Weapon, is set at $2,060,000.
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breaking911--2020-10-21--WATCH: Face Mask Dispute Turns Into Violent Encounter on Delta Flight

An airline passenger slapped a Delta Air Lines flight attendant during boarding in a disturbing incident that was captured on @ @ @ @ @ with a pair of passengers refusing to buckle their seat belts and put on their @ @ @ @ @ that was set to take off from Miami for Atlanta .

An airline passenger slapped a Delta Air Lines flight attendant during boarding in a disturbing incident that was captured on video.
The confrontation began with a pair of passengers refusing to buckle their seat belts and put on their face masks on a flight that was set to take off from Miami for Atlanta.
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breaking911--2020-10-21--FULL VIDEO: Giuliani Drops Bombshell Text Message Allegations Against Joe Biden & His Son, Hunter

Former NYC Mayor and current attorney to President Donald Trump , Rudy Giuliani , comments on new revelations regarding his @ @ @ @ @ Biden and his son Hunter , Hunter ’ s alleged actions in dealings with overseas @ @ @ @ @ he has done with the ‘ evidence ’ he has , and more .
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Former NYC Mayor and current attorney to President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, comments on new revelations regarding his investigation into Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his son Hunter, Hunter’s alleged actions in dealings with overseas nations, what Giuliani claims he has done with the ‘evidence’ he has, and more. Via NEWSMAX
DISTURBING NEW ALLEGATIONS: Rudy Giuliani reveals new text messages between Hunter Biden and his father, Giuliani says it’s evidence of pedophilia and he has turned over the information to the Delaware State Police. pic.twitter.com/p62tg5Yl81 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 21, 2020
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breaking911--2020-10-21--BREAKING: US Intel Officials Say Iran, Russia Have Obtained Voter Registration Info

The FBI and the director of national intelligence , John Ratcliffe , held an emergency news conference Wednesday evening to @ @ @ @ @ have obtained some voter registration data , aiming to interfere in the 2020 Presidential election @ @ @ @ @ to alert the public that we have identified that two foreign actors , Iran and @ @ @ @ @ to influence public opinion relating to our elections , ” Ratcliffe said .
Iran has @ @ @ @ @ confuse voters with false information , the officials said .
Officials say still , our @ @ @ @ @ secure .
FBI Director Christopher Wray said , “ We are not going to tolerate @ @ @ @ @ .
We are not going to let our guard down .
”

The FBI and the director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, held an emergency news conference Wednesday evening to announce that Russia and Iran have obtained some voter registration data, aiming to interfere in the 2020 Presidential election.
“We would like to alert the public that we have identified that two foreign actors, Iran and Russia have taken specific actions to influence public opinion relating to our elections,” Ratcliffe said.
Iran has been sending spoof emails to confuse voters with false information, the officials said. Officials say still, our election systems are resilient and secure.
FBI Director Christopher Wray said, “We are not going to tolerate any interference in our elections. We are not going to let our guard down.”
Watch the press conference below.
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breaking911--2020-10-21--LIVE: FBI holds ‘major’ election security news conference

The FBI and the director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, held an emergency news conference Wednesday evening to announce that Russia and Iran have obtained some voter registration data, aiming to interfere in the 2020 Presidential election.
“We would like to alert the public that we have identified that two foreign actors, Iran and Russia have taken specific actions to influence public opinion relating to our elections,” Ratcliffe said.
Iran has been sending spoof emails to confuse voters with false information, the officials said. Officials say still, our election systems are resilient and secure.
FBI Director Christopher Wray said, “We are not going to tolerate any interference in our elections. We are not going to let our guard down.”
BREAKING: US Intel Officials Say Iran, Russia Have Obtained Voter Registration Info – https://t.co/jwntoOniqg pic.twitter.com/DeGkQ2MFt8 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 21, 2020
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breaking911--2020-10-21--Live: Trump speaks at ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in North Carolina

Live : President Trump delivers remarks at a ‘ Make America Great Again ’ rally in Gastonia , N.C .
@ @ @ @ @ begin at 7:00 p.m .
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Live: President Trump delivers remarks at a ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in Gastonia, N.C. This event is expected to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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breaking911--2020-10-21--Man ‘Encouraged To Drink Up’ By Woman, Woke Up With No Woman, No $9,000 In Cash

Dania Beach , FLA. — A flirtatious bar encounter at a local casino ends with a Georgia man being drugged @ @ @ @ @ an unknown female inside a Dania Beach hotel room .
According to the victim , @ @ @ @ @ and gambling with a woman he met at a casino on Friday , Sept. 11 @ @ @ @ @ him to his hotel room located at 302 N. Federal Highway in Dania Beach .
@ @ @ @ @ engaged in conversation with the victim and encouraged him to “ drink up.
” When @ @ @ @ @ morning , he discovered a white substance in his glass , the female gone and @ @ @ @ @ .
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff ’ s Office Dania Beach Criminal Investigation unit are @ @ @ @ @ casino and surveillance video from the hotel of the subject .
She was last seen @ @ @ @ @ model white four-door vehicle wearing a gray mask and matching color dress .

Dania Beach, FLA. — A flirtatious bar encounter at a local casino ends with a Georgia man being drugged and his money stolen by an unknown female inside a Dania Beach hotel room.
According to the victim, after a night of drinking and gambling with a woman he met at a casino on Friday, Sept. 11, the unknown female drove him to his hotel room located at 302 N. Federal Highway in Dania Beach. Once there, the female engaged in conversation with the victim and encouraged him to “drink up.” When the victim awoke the next morning, he discovered a white substance in his glass, the female gone and $9,000 in cash missing.
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Dania Beach Criminal Investigation unit are releasing still photos from the casino and surveillance video from the hotel of the subject. She was last seen in an unknown make or model white four-door vehicle wearing a gray mask and matching color dress.
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breaking911--2020-10-21--Former Sheriff’s Deputy Admits To Producing And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Images

Jacksonville , FL – Travis Ryan Pritchard ( 37 , Green Cove Springs ) pleaded guilty to one count of producing an image of a child being sexually abused and one count of possessing an image of a prepubescent child being sexually abused .
He faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 15 years , and up to 50 years , in federal prison , as well as a life term of supervised release .
Pritchard was indicted on May 20 , 2020 .
According to the plea agreement , at the time of the offenses , Pritchard was employed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Office and was assigned to the DUI unit .
From December 2019 through May 2 , 2020 , Pritchard used an online chat application to communicate in a sexual manner with a 15-year-old child .
Beginning on April 29 , 2020 , an undercover detective from the Green Cove Springs Police Department assumed the child ’ s identity and continued chatting with Pritchard using the online chat application .
Late in the night of May 1 , 2020 , and into the early morning hours of the next day , Pritchard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the child ’ s home to meet with him for a “ quickie.
” In anticipation of their meeting , he sent the “ child ” a photograph of himself from the waist down , wearing only boxer shorts .
At approximately 2:00 a.m. on May 2 , 2020 , Pritchard arrived near the child ’ s home in his patrol vehicle , and sent the “ child ” a message saying , “ I ’ m here.
” A short time later , Pritchard was arrested by officers from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forensic review of Pritchard ’ s cellphone yielded multiple conversations between the child and Pritchard , as well as an encrypted secure digital folder that contained multiple depictions of child sexual abuse .
This case was investigated by the Green Cove Springs Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations .
It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kelly S. Karase .

Jacksonville, FL – Travis Ryan Pritchard (37, Green Cove Springs) pleaded guilty to one count of producing an image of a child being sexually abused and one count of possessing an image of a prepubescent child being sexually abused. He faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 15 years, and up to 50 years, in federal prison, as well as a life term of supervised release.
Pritchard was indicted on May 20, 2020.
According to the plea agreement, at the time of the offenses, Pritchard was employed as a deputy with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and was assigned to the DUI unit. From December 2019 through May 2, 2020, Pritchard used an online chat application to communicate in a sexual manner with a 15-year-old child. Beginning on April 29, 2020, an undercover detective from the Green Cove Springs Police Department assumed the child’s identity and continued chatting with Pritchard using the online chat application. Late in the night of May 1, 2020, and into the early morning hours of the next day, Pritchard encouraged the “child” to sneak out of the child’s home to meet with him for a “quickie.” In anticipation of their meeting, he sent the “child” a photograph of himself from the waist down, wearing only boxer shorts. At approximately 2:00 a.m. on May 2, 2020, Pritchard arrived near the child’s home in his patrol vehicle, and sent the “child” a message saying, “I’m here.” A short time later, Pritchard was arrested by officers from the Green Cove Springs Police Department.
A forensic review of Pritchard’s cellphone yielded multiple conversations between the child and Pritchard, as well as an encrypted secure digital folder that contained multiple depictions of child sexual abuse.
This case was investigated by the Green Cove Springs Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kelly S. Karase.
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breaking911--2020-10-21--Florida Postal Worker Accused Of Stealing Mail-in Ballot, Political Flyers, Other Items

Miami , Florida – A Miami Beach postal carrier has been charged with theft of mail and deprivation of the @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan of the Southern District of Florida and Special Agent in @ @ @ @ @ U.S .
Postal Service , Office of Inspector General , Southern Area Field Office ( @ @ @ @ @ a criminal complaint affidavit , Crystal Nicole Myrie , 31 , of Tamarac , Florida @ @ @ @ @ , approximately 36 political flyers , gift cards and pre-paid debit cards , and other @ @ @ @ @ delivering them to the intended recipients located within her official postal route .
The stolen @ @ @ @ @ backseat of Myrie ’ s personal vehicle on October 16 , 2020 .

Miami, Florida – A Miami Beach postal carrier has been charged with theft of mail and deprivation of the right to vote, announced U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan of the Southern District of Florida and Special Agent in Charge Scott Pierce of the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General, Southern Area Field Office (USPS-OIG).
According to a criminal complaint affidavit, Crystal Nicole Myrie, 31, of Tamarac, Florida, stole a vote-by-mail ballot, approximately 36 political flyers, gift cards and pre-paid debit cards, and other articles of mail instead of delivering them to the intended recipients located within her official postal route. The stolen mail was discovered in the backseat of Myrie’s personal vehicle on October 16, 2020.
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breaking911--2020-10-21--OxyContin maker to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, pay $8 billion, and will close the comp

OxyContin maker to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, pay $8 billion, and will close the company

Today , the Department of Justice announced a global resolution of its criminal and civil investigations into the opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma LP ( Purdue ) , and a civil resolution of its civil investigation into individual shareholders from the Sackler family .
The resolutions with Purdue are subject to the approval of the bankruptcy court .
“ The abuse and diversion of prescription opioids has contributed to a national tragedy of addiction and deaths , in addition to those caused by illicit street opioids , ” said Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen .
“ With criminal guilty pleas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 8 billion , and the dissolution of a company and repurposing its assets entirely for the public ’ s benefit , the resolution in today ’ s announcement re-affirms that the Department of Justice will not relent in its multi-pronged efforts to combat the opioids crisis.
” “ Today ’ s resolution is the result of years of hard work by the FBI and its partners to combat the opioid crisis in the U.S. , ” said Steven M. D ’ Antuono , Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI Washington Field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and violation of the law , prioritized money over the health and well-being of patients .
The FBI remains committed to holding companies accountable for their illegal and inexcusable activity and to seeking justice , on behalf of the victims , for those who contributed to the opioid crisis.
” “ The opioid epidemic remains a significant public health challenge that impacts the lives of men and women across the country , ” said Gary L. Cantrell Deputy Inspector General for Investigations at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ’ Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Purdue ’ s reckless actions and violation of the law senselessly risked patients ’ health and well-being .
With our law enforcement partners , we will continue to combat the opioid crisis , including holding the pharmaceutical industry and its executives accountable.
” “ This resolution closes a particularly sad chapter in the ongoing battle against opioid addiction , ” said Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA ) Assistant Administrator Tim McDermott .
“ Purdue Pharma actively thwarted the United States ’ efforts to ensure compliance and prevent diversion .
The devastating ripple effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost and others addicted .
DEA will continue to work tirelessly with our partners and the pharmaceutical industry to address the damage that has been done , and bring an end to this epidemic that has gripped the nation for far too long.
” Purdue Pharma has agreed to plead guilty in federal court in New Jersey to a three-count felony information charging it with one count of dual-object conspiracy to defraud the United States and to violate the Food , Drug , and Cosmetic Act , and two counts of conspiracy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal resolution includes the largest penalties ever levied against a pharmaceutical manufacturer , including a criminal fine of $ 3.544 billion and an additional $ 2 billion in criminal forfeiture .
For the $ 2 billion forfeiture , the company will pay $ 225 million on the effective date of the bankruptcy , and , as further explained below , the department is willing to credit the value conferred by the company to State and local governments under the department ’ s anti-piling on and coordination policy .
Purdue has also agreed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 2.8 billion to resolve its civil liability under the False Claims Act .
Separately , the Sackler family has agreed to pay $ 225 million in damages to resolve its civil False Claims Act liability .
The resolutions do not include the criminal release of any individuals , including members of the Sackler family , nor are any of the company ’ s executives or employees receiving civil releases .
While the global resolution with the company is subject to approval by the bankruptcy court in the Southern District of New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that the company would cease to operate in its current form and would instead emerge from bankruptcy as a public benefit company ( PBC ) owned by a trust or similar entity designed for the benefit of the American public , to function entirely in the public interest .
Indeed , not only will the PBC endeavor to deliver legitimate prescription drugs in a manner as safe as possible , but it will aim to donate , or provide steep discounts for , life-saving overdose rescue drugs and medically assisted treatment medications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trust will be directed toward State and local opioid abatement programs .
Based on the value that would be conferred to State and local governments through the PBC , the department is willing to credit up to $ 1.775 billion against the agreed $ 2 billion forfeiture amount .
The department looks forward to working with the creditor groups in the bankruptcy in charting the path forward for this PBC so that its public health goals can be best accomplished .
As part of the plea , Purdue will admit that from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Purdue conspired to defraud the United States by impeding the lawful function of the DEA by representing to the DEA that Purdue maintained an effective anti-diversion program when , in fact , Purdue continued to market its opioid products to more than 100 health care providers whom the company had good reason to believe were diverting opioids and by reporting misleading information to the DEA to boost Purdue ’ s manufacturing quotas .
The misleading information comprised prescription data that included prescriptions written by doctors that Purdue had good reason to believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also involved aiding and abetting violations of the Food , Drug , and Cosmetic Act by facilitating the dispensing of its opioid products , including OxyContin , without a legitimate medical purpose , and thus without lawful prescriptions .
In addition , Purdue will admit to conspiring to violate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute .
Between June 2009 and March 2017 , Purdue made payments to two doctors through Purdue ’ s doctor speaker program to induce those doctors to write more prescriptions of Purdue ’ s opioid products .
Similarly , from approximately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made payments to Practice Fusion Inc. , an electronic health records company , in exchange for referring , recommending , and arranging for the ordering of Purdue ’ s extended release opioid products – OxyContin , Butrans , and Hysingla .
The department ’ s civil settlements resolve the United States ’ claims as to both Purdue and its individual shareholders , members of the Sackler family .
The civil settlement with Purdue provides the United States with an allowed , unsubordinated , general unsecured bankruptcy claim for recovery of $ 2.8 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2010 to 2018 , Purdue caused false claims to be submitted to federal health care programs , specifically Medicare , Medicaid , TRICARE , the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program , and the Indian Health Service .
The government alleged that Purdue promoted its opioid drugs to health care providers it knew were prescribing opioids for uses that were unsafe , ineffective , and medically unnecessary , and that often led to abuse and diversion .
For example , Purdue learned that one doctor was known by patients as “ the Candyman ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OxyContin , ” yet Purdue had sales representatives meet with the doctor more than 300 times .
It also resolves the government ’ s allegations that Purdue engaged in three different kickback schemes to induce prescriptions of its opioids .
First , Purdue paid certain doctors ostensibly to provide educational talks to other health care professionals and serve as consultants , but in reality to induce them to prescribe more OxyContin .
Second , Purdue paid kickbacks to Practice Fusion , as described above .
Third , Purdue entered into contracts with certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s opioid drugs that other pharmacies had rejected as potentially lacking medical necessity .
Under a separate civil settlement , individual members of the Sackler family will pay the United States $ 225 million arising from the alleged conduct of Dr. Richard Sackler , David Sackler , Mortimer D.A .
Sackler , Dr. Kathe Sackler , and Jonathan Sackler ( the Named Sacklers ) .
This settlement resolves allegations that , in 2012 , the Named Sacklers knew that the legitimate market for Purdue ’ s opioids had contracted .
Nevertheless , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sales and increase Purdue ’ s share of the opioid market .
The Named Sacklers then approved a new marketing program beginning in 2013 called “ Evolve to Excellence , ” through which Purdue sales representatives intensified their marketing of OxyContin to extreme , high-volume prescribers who were already writing “ 25 times as many OxyContin scripts ” as their peers , causing health care providers to prescribe opioids for uses that were unsafe , ineffective , and medically unnecessary , and that often led to abuse and diversion .
The civil settlement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that from approximately 2008 to 2018 , at the Named Sacklers ’ request , Purdue transferred assets into Sackler family holding companies and trusts that were made to hinder future creditors , and/or were otherwise voidable as fraudulent transfers .
Today ’ s resolution does not resolve claims that states may have against Purdue or members of the Sackler family , nor does it impede the debtors ’ ability to recover any fraudulent transfers .
Today ’ s announcement was made by Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen ; Acting Assistant Attorney General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont Christina Nolan ; and First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael Honig .
The criminal investigation was conducted by the U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices for the Districts of New Jersey and Vermont , the Consumer Protection Branch of the Department of Justice ’ s Civil Division , and the FBI ’ s Washington , D.C. and Newark Field Offices , with assistance by the DEA and the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the Northern District of Ohio .
The civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Commercial Litigation Branch of the Department of Justice ’ s Civil Division , and the U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices for the Districts of New Jersey and Vermont , with assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services , Office of General Counsel and Office of Counsel to the Inspector General ; the Defense Health Agency ; and the Office of Personnel Management .
The Purdue bankruptcy matter is being handled by the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the Southern District of New York and the Civil Division ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Today, the Department of Justice announced a global resolution of its criminal and civil investigations into the opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma LP (Purdue), and a civil resolution of its civil investigation into individual shareholders from the Sackler family. The resolutions with Purdue are subject to the approval of the bankruptcy court.
“The abuse and diversion of prescription opioids has contributed to a national tragedy of addiction and deaths, in addition to those caused by illicit street opioids,” said Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen. “With criminal guilty pleas, a federal settlement of more than $8 billion, and the dissolution of a company and repurposing its assets entirely for the public’s benefit, the resolution in today’s announcement re-affirms that the Department of Justice will not relent in its multi-pronged efforts to combat the opioids crisis.”
“Today’s resolution is the result of years of hard work by the FBI and its partners to combat the opioid crisis in the U.S.,” said Steven M. D’Antuono, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office. “Purdue, through greed and violation of the law, prioritized money over the health and well-being of patients. The FBI remains committed to holding companies accountable for their illegal and inexcusable activity and to seeking justice, on behalf of the victims, for those who contributed to the opioid crisis.”
“The opioid epidemic remains a significant public health challenge that impacts the lives of men and women across the country,” said Gary L. Cantrell Deputy Inspector General for Investigations at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General. “Unfortunately, Purdue’s reckless actions and violation of the law senselessly risked patients’ health and well-being. With our law enforcement partners, we will continue to combat the opioid crisis, including holding the pharmaceutical industry and its executives accountable.”
“This resolution closes a particularly sad chapter in the ongoing battle against opioid addiction,” said Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Assistant Administrator Tim McDermott. “Purdue Pharma actively thwarted the United States’ efforts to ensure compliance and prevent diversion. The devastating ripple effect of Purdue’s actions left lives lost and others addicted. DEA will continue to work tirelessly with our partners and the pharmaceutical industry to address the damage that has been done, and bring an end to this epidemic that has gripped the nation for far too long.”
Purdue Pharma has agreed to plead guilty in federal court in New Jersey to a three-count felony information charging it with one count of dual-object conspiracy to defraud the United States and to violate the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and two counts of conspiracy to violate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute. The criminal resolution includes the largest penalties ever levied against a pharmaceutical manufacturer, including a criminal fine of $3.544 billion and an additional $2 billion in criminal forfeiture. For the $2 billion forfeiture, the company will pay $225 million on the effective date of the bankruptcy, and, as further explained below, the department is willing to credit the value conferred by the company to State and local governments under the department’s anti-piling on and coordination policy. Purdue has also agreed to a civil settlement in the amount of $2.8 billion to resolve its civil liability under the False Claims Act. Separately, the Sackler family has agreed to pay $225 million in damages to resolve its civil False Claims Act liability.
The resolutions do not include the criminal release of any individuals, including members of the Sackler family, nor are any of the company’s executives or employees receiving civil releases.
While the global resolution with the company is subject to approval by the bankruptcy court in the Southern District of New York, one important condition in the resolution is that the company would cease to operate in its current form and would instead emerge from bankruptcy as a public benefit company (PBC) owned by a trust or similar entity designed for the benefit of the American public, to function entirely in the public interest. Indeed, not only will the PBC endeavor to deliver legitimate prescription drugs in a manner as safe as possible, but it will aim to donate, or provide steep discounts for, life-saving overdose rescue drugs and medically assisted treatment medications to communities, and the proceeds of the trust will be directed toward State and local opioid abatement programs. Based on the value that would be conferred to State and local governments through the PBC, the department is willing to credit up to $1.775 billion against the agreed $2 billion forfeiture amount. The department looks forward to working with the creditor groups in the bankruptcy in charting the path forward for this PBC so that its public health goals can be best accomplished.
The Criminal Pleas
As part of the plea, Purdue will admit that from May 2007 through at least March 2017, Purdue conspired to defraud the United States by impeding the lawful function of the DEA by representing to the DEA that Purdue maintained an effective anti-diversion program when, in fact, Purdue continued to market its opioid products to more than 100 health care providers whom the company had good reason to believe were diverting opioids and by reporting misleading information to the DEA to boost Purdue’s manufacturing quotas. The misleading information comprised prescription data that included prescriptions written by doctors that Purdue had good reason to believe were engaged in diversion. The conspiracy also involved aiding and abetting violations of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by facilitating the dispensing of its opioid products, including OxyContin, without a legitimate medical purpose, and thus without lawful prescriptions.
In addition, Purdue will admit to conspiring to violate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute. Between June 2009 and March 2017, Purdue made payments to two doctors through Purdue’s doctor speaker program to induce those doctors to write more prescriptions of Purdue’s opioid products. Similarly, from approximately April 2016 through December 2016, Purdue made payments to Practice Fusion Inc., an electronic health records company, in exchange for referring, recommending, and arranging for the ordering of Purdue’s extended release opioid products – OxyContin, Butrans, and Hysingla.
The Civil Settlements
The department’s civil settlements resolve the United States’ claims as to both Purdue and its individual shareholders, members of the Sackler family.
The civil settlement with Purdue provides the United States with an allowed, unsubordinated, general unsecured bankruptcy claim for recovery of $2.8 billion. This settlement resolves allegations that from 2010 to 2018, Purdue caused false claims to be submitted to federal health care programs, specifically Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and the Indian Health Service. The government alleged that Purdue promoted its opioid drugs to health care providers it knew were prescribing opioids for uses that were unsafe, ineffective, and medically unnecessary, and that often led to abuse and diversion. For example, Purdue learned that one doctor was known by patients as “the Candyman” and was prescribing “crazy dosing of OxyContin,” yet Purdue had sales representatives meet with the doctor more than 300 times. It also resolves the government’s allegations that Purdue engaged in three different kickback schemes to induce prescriptions of its opioids. First, Purdue paid certain doctors ostensibly to provide educational talks to other health care professionals and serve as consultants, but in reality to induce them to prescribe more OxyContin. Second, Purdue paid kickbacks to Practice Fusion, as described above. Third, Purdue entered into contracts with certain specialty pharmacies to fill prescriptions for Purdue’s opioid drugs that other pharmacies had rejected as potentially lacking medical necessity.
Under a separate civil settlement, individual members of the Sackler family will pay the United States $225 million arising from the alleged conduct of Dr. Richard Sackler, David Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Dr. Kathe Sackler, and Jonathan Sackler (the Named Sacklers). This settlement resolves allegations that, in 2012, the Named Sacklers knew that the legitimate market for Purdue’s opioids had contracted. Nevertheless, they requested that Purdue executives recapture lost sales and increase Purdue’s share of the opioid market. The Named Sacklers then approved a new marketing program beginning in 2013 called “Evolve to Excellence,” through which Purdue sales representatives intensified their marketing of OxyContin to extreme, high-volume prescribers who were already writing “25 times as many OxyContin scripts” as their peers, causing health care providers to prescribe opioids for uses that were unsafe, ineffective, and medically unnecessary, and that often led to abuse and diversion.
The civil settlement also resolves the government’s allegations that from approximately 2008 to 2018, at the Named Sacklers’ request, Purdue transferred assets into Sackler family holding companies and trusts that were made to hinder future creditors, and/or were otherwise voidable as fraudulent transfers.
Today’s resolution does not resolve claims that states may have against Purdue or members of the Sackler family, nor does it impede the debtors’ ability to recover any fraudulent transfers.
Today’s announcement was made by Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen; Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division Jeffrey Clark; U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont Christina Nolan; and First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael Honig. The criminal investigation was conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Districts of New Jersey and Vermont, the Consumer Protection Branch of the Department of Justice’s Civil Division, and the FBI’s Washington, D.C. and Newark Field Offices, with assistance by the DEA and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. The civil settlements were handled by the Fraud Section of the Commercial Litigation Branch of the Department of Justice’s Civil Division, and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Districts of New Jersey and Vermont, with assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of General Counsel and Office of Counsel to the Inspector General; the Defense Health Agency; and the Office of Personnel Management. The Purdue bankruptcy matter is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch, Corporate/Finance Section.
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breaking911--2020-10-21--U.S. Attorney General Barr Gives Update on ‘Operation LeGend’

During a visit with law enforcement in Memphis today , Attorney General William P. Barr announced updates on Operation Legend , which was expanded to Memphis on Aug. 6 , 2020 .
Since Operation Legend ’ s launch in July 2020 , nearly 5,500 arrests – including approximately 276 for homicide , 66 of which occurred in Memphis – have been made ; more than 2,000 firearms have been seized ; and nearly 28 kilos of heroin , nearly 16 kilos of fentanyl , more than 200 kilos of methamphetamine , more than 30 kilos of cocaine , and more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been seized .
Of the more than 5,500 individuals arrested , approximately 1,124 have been charged with federal offenses .
Approximately 602 of those defendants have been charged with firearms offenses , while approximately 441 have been charged with drug-related crimes .
The remaining defendants have been charged with various offenses .
The Attorney General launched the operation as a sustained , systematic and coordinated law enforcement initiative in which federal law enforcement agencies work in conjunction with state and local law enforcement officials to fight violent crime .
The initiative , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City , MO.
, on July 8 , 2020 , is named in honor of four-year-old LeGend Taliferro , who was shot and killed while he slept early in the morning of June 29 in Kansas City .
The operation was subsequently expanded to Chicago and Albuquerque on July 22 , 2020 ; to Cleveland , Detroit , and Milwaukee on July 29 , 2020 ; to St. Louis and Memphis on Aug. 6 , 2020 ; and to Indianapolis on Aug. 14 , 2020 .
A breakdown of the federal charges in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been charged with federal crimes outlined below .
• 67 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses ; • 94 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses ; and • 13 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes .
176 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined below .
• 40 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses ; • 130 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses ; and • 6 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes .
126 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charged with narcotics-related offenses ; • 64 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses ; and • 10 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes .
101 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined below .
• 59 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses ; • 38 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses ; and • 4 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes .
100 defendants have been charged with federal offenses outlined below .
• 33 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses ; • 64 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; and • 3 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes .
57 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined below .
• 25 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses ; • 27 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses ; and • 5 defendant has been charged with other violent crimes .
274 defendants have been charged with federal crimes .
• 125 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses ; • 125 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses ; and • 24 defendants have been charged with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been charged with federal offenses .
• 35 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses ; • 16 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses ; and • 13 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes .
65 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined below .
• 10 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses ; • 46 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses ; and • 9 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes .

During a visit with law enforcement in Memphis today, Attorney General William P. Barr announced updates on Operation Legend, which was expanded to Memphis on Aug. 6, 2020.
Since Operation Legend’s launch in July 2020, nearly 5,500 arrests – including approximately 276 for homicide, 66 of which occurred in Memphis – have been made; more than 2,000 firearms have been seized; and nearly 28 kilos of heroin, nearly 16 kilos of fentanyl, more than 200 kilos of methamphetamine, more than 30 kilos of cocaine, and more than $7.3 million in drug proceeds have been seized.
Of the more than 5,500 individuals arrested, approximately 1,124 have been charged with federal offenses. Approximately 602 of those defendants have been charged with firearms offenses, while approximately 441 have been charged with drug-related crimes. The remaining defendants have been charged with various offenses.
The Attorney General launched the operation as a sustained, systematic and coordinated law enforcement initiative in which federal law enforcement agencies work in conjunction with state and local law enforcement officials to fight violent crime.
Breakdown of Operation Legend charges:
The initiative, which was first launched first in Kansas City, MO., on July 8, 2020, is named in honor of four-year-old LeGend Taliferro, who was shot and killed while he slept early in the morning of June 29 in Kansas City. The operation was subsequently expanded to Chicago and Albuquerque on July 22, 2020; to Cleveland, Detroit, and Milwaukee on July 29, 2020; to St. Louis and Memphis on Aug. 6, 2020; and to Indianapolis on Aug. 14, 2020. A breakdown of the federal charges in each district is below.
Kansas City, MO
174 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined below.
67 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses;
94 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses; and
13 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.
Chicago, IL
176 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined below.
40 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses;
130 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses; and
6 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.
Albuquerque, NM
126 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined below.
52 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses;
64 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses; and
10 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.
Cleveland, OH
101 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined below.
59 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses;
38 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses; and
4 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.
Detroit, MI
100 defendants have been charged with federal offenses outlined below.
33 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses;
64 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses; and
3 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.
Milwaukee, WI
57 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined below.
25 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses;
27 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses; and
5 defendant has been charged with other violent crimes.
St. Louis, MO
274 defendants have been charged with federal crimes.
125 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses;
125 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses; and
24 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.
Memphis, TN
64 defendants have been charged with federal offenses.
35 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses;
16 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses; and
13 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.
Indianapolis, IN
65 defendants have been charged with federal crimes outlined below.
10 defendants have been charged with narcotics-related offenses;
46 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses; and
9 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.
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breaking911--2020-10-21--US Seizes More Domains Used by Terrorists

The United States has seized “ Aletejahtv.com ” and “ kataibhezbollah.com , ” two websites that were unlawfully utilized by Kata ’ ib Hizballah , a Specially Designated National and a Foreign Terrorist Organization .
“ Seizures like these are critical to preventing designated entities and terrorist organizations from using U.S. websites to recruit new members and promote their twisted world views , ” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers .
“ While this case is a reminder that terrorists don ’ t need to step foot in our country to further their aims , today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will do what it takes to stop them.
” “ We will be steadfast in protecting our electronic infrastructure and commerce system from use by terrorist groups , ” said U.S. Attorney Byung J .
“ BJay ” Pak of the Northern District of Georgia .
“ This seizure shows that we will continue to leverage our national reach to stop these groups from using U.S.-based resources to further their terrorist agenda.
” “ The internet is continuously updating with new threats to our nation ’ s safety , but we will continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said G. Zachary Terwilliger , U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia .
“ The success of this seizure should serve as a message to others that would threaten the safety of our communities : We will continue to fight terror groups and their propaganda no matter the domain.
” “ The Bureau of Industry and Security ’ s Office of Export Enforcement will continue to aggressively disrupt Iranian backed terrorist organizations such as Kata ’ ib Hizballah from utilizing U.S. based online networks and services in violation of U.S. law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Performing the Non-exclusive Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the Department of Commerce .
“ The Bureau of Industry and Security is committed to protecting our war fighters and Allied Forces from terrorist acts of violence inspired and directed via online networks.
” On July 2 , 2009 , the U.S. Secretary of Treasury designated Kata ’ ib Hizballah , an Iran-backed terrorist group active in Iraq , as a Specially Designated National for committing , directing , supporting , and posing a significant risk of committing acts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forces .
On the same day , the U.S. Department of State designated Kata ’ ib Hizballah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization for committing or posing a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism .
On Aug. 31 , 2020 , pursuant to a seizure warrant in the District of Arizona , the United States seized “ Aletejahtv.com ” and “ Aletejahtv.org.
” “ Aletejahtv.com ” and “ Aletejahtv.org , ” acted as Kata ’ ib Hizballah ’ s media arm and published internet communications such as videos , articles , and photographs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to further Kata ’ ib Hizballah ’ s agenda , particularly destabilizing Iraq and recruiting others to join their cause .
They also functioned as a live online television broadcast channel , “ Al-etejah TV.
” Portions of the communications expressly noted that they were published by Kata ’ ib Hizballah .
Within weeks , federal agents located the content from “ Aletejahtv.com ” and “ Aletejahtv.org ” on “ Aletejahtv.com ” and “ kataibhezbollah.com , ” including the Kata ’ ib Hizballah flag and the words “ Islamic Resistance , Kataib Hizbollah.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about COVID-19 designed to damage perception of the United States in the minds of Iraqi citizens and to destabilize the region to the benefit of Iran .
Federal law prohibits designated entities like Kata ’ ib Hizballah from obtaining or utilizing goods or services , including website and domain services , in the United States without a license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control .
“ Aletejahtv.com ” and “ kataibhezbollah.com ” are domain names that are owned and operated by a United States company based in Reston , Virginia .
Kata @ @ @ @ @ @ @ license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control prior to utilizing the domain names .
On Oct. 14 , 2020 , pursuant to a seizure warrant issued in the Eastern District of Virginia , the United States seized “ Aletejahtv.com ” and “ kataibhezbollah.com .
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The United States has seized “Aletejahtv.com” and “kataibhezbollah.com,” two websites that were unlawfully utilized by Kata’ib Hizballah, a Specially Designated National and a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
“Seizures like these are critical to preventing designated entities and terrorist organizations from using U.S. websites to recruit new members and promote their twisted world views,” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers. “While this case is a reminder that terrorists don’t need to step foot in our country to further their aims, today’s actions show that the Department will do what it takes to stop them.”
“We will be steadfast in protecting our electronic infrastructure and commerce system from use by terrorist groups,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak of the Northern District of Georgia. “This seizure shows that we will continue to leverage our national reach to stop these groups from using U.S.-based resources to further their terrorist agenda.”
“The internet is continuously updating with new threats to our nation’s safety, but we will continue to rise and meet this challenge,” said G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “The success of this seizure should serve as a message to others that would threaten the safety of our communities: We will continue to fight terror groups and their propaganda no matter the domain.”
“The Bureau of Industry and Security’s Office of Export Enforcement will continue to aggressively disrupt Iranian backed terrorist organizations such as Kata’ib Hizballah from utilizing U.S. based online networks and services in violation of U.S. law,” said P. Lee Smith, Performing the Non-exclusive Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the Department of Commerce. “The Bureau of Industry and Security is committed to protecting our war fighters and Allied Forces from terrorist acts of violence inspired and directed via online networks.”
On July 2, 2009, the U.S. Secretary of Treasury designated Kata’ib Hizballah, an Iran-backed terrorist group active in Iraq, as a Specially Designated National for committing, directing, supporting, and posing a significant risk of committing acts of violence against Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces. On the same day, the U.S. Department of State designated Kata’ib Hizballah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization for committing or posing a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism.
On Aug. 31, 2020, pursuant to a seizure warrant in the District of Arizona, the United States seized “Aletejahtv.com” and “Aletejahtv.org.” “Aletejahtv.com” and “Aletejahtv.org,” acted as Kata’ib Hizballah’s media arm and published internet communications such as videos, articles, and photographs. These communications included numerous articles designed to further Kata’ib Hizballah’s agenda, particularly destabilizing Iraq and recruiting others to join their cause. They also functioned as a live online television broadcast channel, “Al-etejah TV.” Portions of the communications expressly noted that they were published by Kata’ib Hizballah.
Within weeks, federal agents located the content from “Aletejahtv.com” and “Aletejahtv.org” on “Aletejahtv.com” and “kataibhezbollah.com,” including the Kata’ib Hizballah flag and the words “Islamic Resistance, Kataib Hizbollah.” The content even included false information about COVID-19 designed to damage perception of the United States in the minds of Iraqi citizens and to destabilize the region to the benefit of Iran.
Federal law prohibits designated entities like Kata’ib Hizballah from obtaining or utilizing goods or services, including website and domain services, in the United States without a license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control. “Aletejahtv.com” and “kataibhezbollah.com” are domain names that are owned and operated by a United States company based in Reston, Virginia. Kata’ib Hizballah did not obtain a license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control prior to utilizing the domain names.
On Oct. 14, 2020, pursuant to a seizure warrant issued in the Eastern District of Virginia, the United States seized “Aletejahtv.com” and “kataibhezbollah.com.”
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breaking911--2020-10-22--WATCH: OutKick’s Jason Whitlock Interviews President Trump

OutKick journalist Jason Whitlock sits down for a one-on-one with our President Donald Trump .

OutKick journalist Jason Whitlock sits down for a one-on-one with our President Donald Trump.
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breaking911--2020-10-21--US Intel Officials Say Iran, Russia Have Obtained Voter Registration Info