breaking911--2020-09-22--Operation Targeting Darknet Drug Traffickers Nets Dozes Of Arrest Worldwide, Officials Say

WASHINGTON – Today , the Department of Justice , through the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement team , joined Europol to announce the results of Operation DisrupTor , a coordinated international effort to disrupt opioid trafficking on the Darknet .
The operation , which was conducted across the United States and Europe , demonstrates the continued partnership between JCODE and Europol against the illegal sale of drugs and other illicit goods and services .
Operation DisrupTor builds on the success of last year ’ s and the coordinated law enforcement , one of the largest illegal online markets on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Market takedown in May 2019 , U.S. and international law enforcement agencies obtained intelligence to identify Darknet drug traffickers , resulting in a series of complementary , but separate , law enforcement investigations .
Operation DisrupTor actions have resulted in the arrest of 179 Darknet drug traffickers and fraudulent criminals who engaged in tens of thousands of sales of illicit goods and services across the United States and Europe .
This operation resulted in the seizure of over $ 6.5 million in both cash and virtual currencies ; approximately 500 kilograms of drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including fentanyl , oxycodone , hydrocodone , methamphetamine , heroin , cocaine , ecstasy , MDMA , and medicine containing addictive substances in the United States ; and 63 firearms .
Darknet vendor accounts were identified and attributed to real individuals selling illicit goods on Darknet market sites such as AlphaBay , Dream , WallStreet , Nightmare , Empire , White House , DeepSea , Dark Market and others .
By leveraging complementary partnerships and surging resources across the U.S. government and Europol , Operation DisrupTor was used to significantly disrupt the online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that criminals operating on the Darknet are not beyond the reach of law enforcement .
Operation DisrupTor led to 121 arrests in the United States including two in Canada at the request of the United States , 42 in Germany , eight in the Netherlands , four in the United Kingdom , three in Austria , and one in Sweden .
A number of investigations are still ongoing to identify the individuals behind dark web accounts .
“ Criminals selling fentanyl on the Darknet should pay attention to Operation DisrupTor , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The arrest of 179 of them in seven countries—with the seizure of their drug supplies and their money as well—shows that there will be no safe haven for drug dealing in cyberspace.
” “ The 21st century has ushered in a tidal wave of technological advances that have changed the way we live , ” said DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea .
“ But as technology has evolved , so too have the tactics of drug traffickers .
Riding the wave of technological advances , criminals attempt to further hide their activities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ networks and tails , presenting new challenges to law enforcement in the enduring battle against illegal drugs .
Operation DisrupTor demonstrates the ability of DEA and our partners to outpace these digital criminals in this ever-changing domain , by implementing innovative ways to identify traffickers attempting to operate anonymously and disrupt these criminal enterprises.
” “ With the spike in opioid-related overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic , we recognize that today ’ s announcement is important and timely , ” said FBI Director Christopher Wray .
“ The FBI wants to assure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that we are committed to identifying Darknet drug dealers and bringing them to justice .
But our work does not end with today ’ s announcement .
The FBI , through JCODE and our partnership with Europol , continues to be actively engaged in a combined effort to disrupt the borderless , worldwide trade of illicit drugs .
The FBI will continue to use all investigative techniques and tools to identify and prosecute Darknet opioid dealers , wherever they may be located.
” “ U.S .
Immigration and Custom ’ s Enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an integral role in Operation DisrupTor which has effectively removed opioids from our communities , ” said ICE Acting Deputy Director Derek Benner .
“ It has been an honor to work alongside our domestic and international law enforcement partners and pursue bad actors hiding on the Darknet .
Our trained cyber analysts and investigators have conducted undercover efforts that target dark website operators , vendors and prolific buyers of these dangerous drugs .
HSI special agents employ unique investigative capabilities to trace and identify the proceeds stemming from the distribution and online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These efforts will continue to thwart a significant amount of criminal drug sale activity and deter criminals believing they can operate with anonymity on the Darknet.
” “ The U.S .
Postal Inspection Service has worked diligently for years to rid the mail of illicit drug trafficking and preserve the integrity of the mail , ” said Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale .
“ Most importantly , these efforts provide a safe environment for postal employees and the American public .
Today ’ s announcement serves as an outstanding example of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our ever-growing partnerships with federal and international law enforcement agencies .
On behalf of the U.S .
Postal Service , we offer our sincere appreciation to all of our partners in this operation who helped protect the nation ’ s mail , and we pledge to never relent in our pursuit of criminals seeking to exploit the U.S. mail.
” “ Law enforcement is most effective when working together , and today ’ s announcement sends a strong message to criminals selling or buying illicit goods on the dark web : the hidden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your anonymous activity is not anonymous , ” said Edvardas Šileris , the Head of Europol ’ s European Cybercrime Centre .
“ Law enforcement is committed to tracking down criminals , no matter where they operate – be it on the streets or behind a computer screen.
” The extensive operation , which lasted nine months , resulted in over dozens of federal prosecutions including : • The Los Angeles JCODE Task Force , in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the Central District of California , successfully dismantled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monikers such as “ Stealthgod ” to sell methamphetamine and MDMA on multiple Darknet marketplaces .
Investigators have linked the crew to more than 18,000 illicit drug sales to customers in at least 35 states and numerous countries around the world .
During law enforcement actions in Southern California earlier this year , members of JCODE arrested five defendants and seized approximately 120 pounds of methamphetamine , seven kilograms of MDMA and five firearms .
Two of the five – Teresa McGrath , 34 , of Sunland-Tujunga , and Mark Chavez , 41 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since pleaded guilty to narcotics-trafficking and other offenses , and each faces a 15-year mandatory minimum sentence .
As the investigation continued , the Los Angeles JCODE Task Force made additional seizures , including $ 1.6 million in cryptocurrency , 11 pounds of methamphetamine and 14 pounds of pills pressed with methamphetamine .
Andres Bermudez , 37 , of Palmdale , California , who allegedly was a main supplier of methamphetamine to the “ Stealthgod ” crew , was charged last week with a narcotics-trafficking offense that carry a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Arden McCann , 32 , of Quebec , Canada , was charged with conspiring to import drugs into the United States and money laundering conspiracy , in a four-count indictment returned by a grand jury in Atlanta .
According to court documents , the defendant is alleged to have imported alprazolam , fentanyl , U-47700 , and fentanyl analogues such as carfentanil , furanyl fentanyl , 4-fluoroisobutyryl fentanyl , acryl fentanyl , and methoxyacetyl fentanyl into the United States from Canada and China .
The superseding indictment alleges that fentanyl analogues the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a non-fatal overdose in April 2016 , and fentanyl the defendant imported into the United States resulted in an overdose death in December 2016 .
• Khlari Sirotkin , 36 , of Colorado ; Kelly Stephens , 32 , of Colorado ; Sean Deaver , 36 , of Nevada ; Abby Jones , 37 , of Nevada ; and Sasha Sirotkin , 32 , of California , were charged with drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy , in a 21-count indictment returned by a grand jury in Cincinnati , Ohio .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleged to be members of one of the most prolific online drug trafficking organizations in the United States and allegedly specialized in the manufacturing and distribution of more than one million fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills and laundered approximately $ 2.8 million over the course of the conspiracy .
The pressed fentanyl pills , along with heroin , methamphetamine and cocaine , were shipped to the Southern District of Ohio and throughout the country .
DEA , FBI , FDA , HSI and USPIS agents seized 2.5 kilograms of fentanyl ; 5,095 pressed xanax ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; 37 grams of crystal meth ; 12 grams of black tar heroin ; an industrial pill press ; 5,908 pounds of dried marijuana with an estimated street value of $ 9 million ; $ 80,191 in cash , 10 firearms and one pound of fentanyl .
• The FBI Washington Field Office ’ s Hi-Tech Opioid Task Force , in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia , successfully thwarted a firebomb attack plot involving explosives , firearms , the Darknet , prescription opioid trafficking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
William Anderson Burgamy , 33 , of Hanover , Maryland , and Hyrum T. Wilson , 41 , of Auburn , Nebraska , pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Virginia to charges related to a conspiracy to use explosives to firebomb and destroy a competitor pharmacy in Nebraska .
Burgamy , who is not a pharmacist , operated as the Darknet vendor NeverPressedRX since at least August 2019 .
Wilson , who was a licensed pharmacist , illegally mailed to Burgamy over 19,000 dosage units of prescription medications , including opioids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burgamy illegally sold prescription drugs through his Darknet vendor account to customers nationwide , and claimed at one point that he made nearly $ 1 million total .
Burgamy and Wilson agreed that Burgamy and another individual would carry multiple firearms during the attack operation and use explosives , specifically Molotov cocktails enhanced with Styrofoam as a thickening agent , to burn the victim pharmacy down in furtherance of their drug trafficking scheme .
Law enforcement agents seized thousands of opioid pills , eight unsecured firearms , including two loaded AR-15 assault rifles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 19,000 cash .
Prior to Burgamy ’ s arrest in April 2020 , which uncovered and thwarted the firebombing plot , Burgamy and Wilson fully intended on the attack occurring after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted .
• Aaron Brewer , 39 , of Corsicana , Texas , was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance and distribution of a controlled substance in a two-count indictment returned by a grand jury in the Northern District of Texas .
According to court documents , the defendant allegedly sold cocaine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dark web .
He allegedly accepted payment in cryptocurrency , primarily bitcoin , and then shipped the drugs to customers ’ addresses through the U.S. mail and other shipping services .
Following Brewer ’ s arrest on July 2 , agents with the U.S .
Postal Inspection Service and FBI Dallas Field Office seized roughly 650 grams of black tar heroin , cocaine , and OxyContin , two computers , and more than $ 870 in postage stamps , as well as a ledger outlining 757 drug shipments sent to 609 unique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An indictment and criminal complaint merely alleges that crimes have been committed .
The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law .
Operation DisrupTor was a collaborative initiative across JCODE members , including the Department of Justice ; Federal Bureau of Investigation ; U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ; U.S .
Postal Inspection Service ; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ’ s Homeland Security Investigations ; U.S. Customs and Border Protection ; Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ; Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Department of Defense .
Local , state and other federal agencies also contributed to Operation DisrupTor investigations .
The investigations leading to Operation DisrupTor were significantly aided by essential support and coordination by the Department of Justice ’ s multi-agency Special Operations Division , the Criminal Division ’ s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section , Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section , and Organized Crime and Gang Section , the Justice Department ’ s Office of International Affairs , the National Cyber Joint Investigative Task Force , Europol and its Dark Web @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Federal Investigation Bureau , Cyprus Police , German Federal Criminal Police Office , Canada ’ s Royal Canadian Mounted Police , Portuguese Judicial Police , Dutch Police , Swedish Police , the British National Crime Agency , Australia ’ s Western Australia Police Force , and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission .
Federal prosecutions are being conducted in more than 20 Federal districts , including : the Central District of California , the Eastern District of California , the Northern District of California , the Southern District of California , the District of Colorado @ @ @ @ @ @ @ District of Connecticut , the Middle District of Florida , the Southern District of Florida , the Northern District of Georgia , the District of Hawaii , the Western District of Missouri , the District of New Jersey , the Western District of North Carolina , the Northern District of Ohio , the Southern District of Ohio , District of Oregon , the Western District of Pennsylvania , the Northern District of Texas , the Eastern District of Virginia , the District of the Virgin Islands and the Western District of Washington .

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice, through the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement team, joined Europol to announce the results of Operation DisrupTor, a coordinated international effort to disrupt opioid trafficking on the Darknet. The operation, which was conducted across the United States and Europe, demonstrates the continued partnership between JCODE and Europol against the illegal sale of drugs and other illicit goods and services. Operation DisrupTor builds on the success of last year’s and the coordinated law enforcement , one of the largest illegal online markets on the dark web..
Following the Wall Street Market takedown in May 2019, U.S. and international law enforcement agencies obtained intelligence to identify Darknet drug traffickers, resulting in a series of complementary, but separate, law enforcement investigations. Operation DisrupTor actions have resulted in the arrest of 179 Darknet drug traffickers and fraudulent criminals who engaged in tens of thousands of sales of illicit goods and services across the United States and Europe.
This operation resulted in the seizure of over $6.5 million in both cash and virtual currencies; approximately 500 kilograms of drugs worldwide; 274 kilograms of drugs, including fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, MDMA, and medicine containing addictive substances in the United States; and 63 firearms. Darknet vendor accounts were identified and attributed to real individuals selling illicit goods on Darknet market sites such as AlphaBay, Dream, WallStreet, Nightmare, Empire, White House, DeepSea, Dark Market and others. By leveraging complementary partnerships and surging resources across the U.S. government and Europol, Operation DisrupTor was used to significantly disrupt the online opioid trade and send a strong message that criminals operating on the Darknet are not beyond the reach of law enforcement.
Operation DisrupTor led to 121 arrests in the United States including two in Canada at the request of the United States, 42 in Germany, eight in the Netherlands, four in the United Kingdom, three in Austria, and one in Sweden. A number of investigations are still ongoing to identify the individuals behind dark web accounts.
“Criminals selling fentanyl on the Darknet should pay attention to Operation DisrupTor,” said Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen. “The arrest of 179 of them in seven countries—with the seizure of their drug supplies and their money as well—shows that there will be no safe haven for drug dealing in cyberspace.”
“The 21st century has ushered in a tidal wave of technological advances that have changed the way we live,” said DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea. “But as technology has evolved, so too have the tactics of drug traffickers. Riding the wave of technological advances, criminals attempt to further hide their activities within the dark web through virtual private networks and tails, presenting new challenges to law enforcement in the enduring battle against illegal drugs. Operation DisrupTor demonstrates the ability of DEA and our partners to outpace these digital criminals in this ever-changing domain, by implementing innovative ways to identify traffickers attempting to operate anonymously and disrupt these criminal enterprises.”
“With the spike in opioid-related overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that today’s announcement is important and timely,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “The FBI wants to assure the American public, and the world, that we are committed to identifying Darknet drug dealers and bringing them to justice. But our work does not end with today’s announcement. The FBI, through JCODE and our partnership with Europol, continues to be actively engaged in a combined effort to disrupt the borderless, worldwide trade of illicit drugs. The FBI will continue to use all investigative techniques and tools to identify and prosecute Darknet opioid dealers, wherever they may be located.”
“U.S. Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations has played an integral role in Operation DisrupTor which has effectively removed opioids from our communities,” said ICE Acting Deputy Director Derek Benner. “It has been an honor to work alongside our domestic and international law enforcement partners and pursue bad actors hiding on the Darknet. Our trained cyber analysts and investigators have conducted undercover efforts that target dark website operators, vendors and prolific buyers of these dangerous drugs. HSI special agents employ unique investigative capabilities to trace and identify the proceeds stemming from the distribution and online sales of fentanyl and other illicit opioids. These efforts will continue to thwart a significant amount of criminal drug sale activity and deter criminals believing they can operate with anonymity on the Darknet.”
“The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has worked diligently for years to rid the mail of illicit drug trafficking and preserve the integrity of the mail,” said Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale. “Most importantly, these efforts provide a safe environment for postal employees and the American public. Today’s announcement serves as an outstanding example of the worldwide impact Postal Inspectors can make through our ever-growing partnerships with federal and international law enforcement agencies. On behalf of the U.S. Postal Service, we offer our sincere appreciation to all of our partners in this operation who helped protect the nation’s mail, and we pledge to never relent in our pursuit of criminals seeking to exploit the U.S. mail.”
“Law enforcement is most effective when working together, and today’s announcement sends a strong message to criminals selling or buying illicit goods on the dark web: the hidden internet is no longer hidden, and your anonymous activity is not anonymous,” said Edvardas Šileris, the Head of Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre. “Law enforcement is committed to tracking down criminals, no matter where they operate – be it on the streets or behind a computer screen.”
The extensive operation, which lasted nine months, resulted in over dozens of federal prosecutions including:
The Los Angeles JCODE Task Force, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, successfully dismantled a drug trafficking organization that used online monikers such as “Stealthgod” to sell methamphetamine and MDMA on multiple Darknet marketplaces. Investigators have linked the crew to more than 18,000 illicit drug sales to customers in at least 35 states and numerous countries around the world. During law enforcement actions in Southern California earlier this year, members of JCODE arrested five defendants and seized approximately 120 pounds of methamphetamine, seven kilograms of MDMA and five firearms. Two of the five – Teresa McGrath, 34, of Sunland-Tujunga, and Mark Chavez, 41, of downtown Los Angeles – have since pleaded guilty to narcotics-trafficking and other offenses, and each faces a 15-year mandatory minimum sentence. As the investigation continued, the Los Angeles JCODE Task Force made additional seizures, including $1.6 million in cryptocurrency, 11 pounds of methamphetamine and 14 pounds of pills pressed with methamphetamine. Andres Bermudez, 37, of Palmdale, California, who allegedly was a main supplier of methamphetamine to the “Stealthgod” crew, was charged last week with a narcotics-trafficking offense that carry a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence. He is considered a fugitive.
Arden McCann, 32, of Quebec, Canada, was charged with conspiring to import drugs into the United States and money laundering conspiracy, in a four-count indictment returned by a grand jury in Atlanta. According to court documents, the defendant is alleged to have imported alprazolam, fentanyl, U-47700, and fentanyl analogues such as carfentanil, furanyl fentanyl, 4-fluoroisobutyryl fentanyl, acryl fentanyl, and methoxyacetyl fentanyl into the United States from Canada and China. The superseding indictment alleges that fentanyl analogues the defendant imported into the United States resulted in a non-fatal overdose in April 2016, and fentanyl the defendant imported into the United States resulted in an overdose death in December 2016.
Khlari Sirotkin, 36, of Colorado; Kelly Stephens, 32, of Colorado; Sean Deaver, 36, of Nevada; Abby Jones, 37, of Nevada; and Sasha Sirotkin, 32, of California, were charged with drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, in a 21-count indictment returned by a grand jury in Cincinnati, Ohio. According to court documents, the defendants are alleged to be members of one of the most prolific online drug trafficking organizations in the United States and allegedly specialized in the manufacturing and distribution of more than one million fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills and laundered approximately $2.8 million over the course of the conspiracy. The pressed fentanyl pills, along with heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, were shipped to the Southern District of Ohio and throughout the country. DEA, FBI, FDA, HSI and USPIS agents seized 2.5 kilograms of fentanyl; 5,095 pressed xanax; 50 suboxone; 16.5 grams of cocaine; 37 grams of crystal meth; 12 grams of black tar heroin; an industrial pill press; 5,908 pounds of dried marijuana with an estimated street value of $9 million; $80,191 in cash, 10 firearms and one pound of fentanyl.
The FBI Washington Field Office’s Hi-Tech Opioid Task Force, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, successfully thwarted a firebomb attack plot involving explosives, firearms, the Darknet, prescription opioid trafficking, cryptocurrency, and sophisticated money laundering. William Anderson Burgamy, 33, of Hanover, Maryland, and Hyrum T. Wilson, 41, of Auburn, Nebraska, pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Virginia to charges related to a conspiracy to use explosives to firebomb and destroy a competitor pharmacy in Nebraska. Burgamy, who is not a pharmacist, operated as the Darknet vendor NeverPressedRX since at least August 2019. Wilson, who was a licensed pharmacist, illegally mailed to Burgamy over 19,000 dosage units of prescription medications, including opioids, from his pharmacy in Nebraska. Burgamy illegally sold prescription drugs through his Darknet vendor account to customers nationwide, and claimed at one point that he made nearly $1 million total. Burgamy and Wilson agreed that Burgamy and another individual would carry multiple firearms during the attack operation and use explosives, specifically Molotov cocktails enhanced with Styrofoam as a thickening agent, to burn the victim pharmacy down in furtherance of their drug trafficking scheme. Law enforcement agents seized thousands of opioid pills, eight unsecured firearms, including two loaded AR-15 assault rifles with high capacity magazines, and over $19,000 cash. Prior to Burgamy’s arrest in April 2020, which uncovered and thwarted the firebombing plot, Burgamy and Wilson fully intended on the attack occurring after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
Aaron Brewer, 39, of Corsicana, Texas, was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance and distribution of a controlled substance in a two-count indictment returned by a grand jury in the Northern District of Texas. According to court documents, the defendant allegedly sold cocaine, heroin, and other drugs via the dark web. He allegedly accepted payment in cryptocurrency, primarily bitcoin, and then shipped the drugs to customers’ addresses through the U.S. mail and other shipping services. Following Brewer’s arrest on July 2, agents with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and FBI Dallas Field Office seized roughly 650 grams of black tar heroin, cocaine, and OxyContin, two computers, and more than $870 in postage stamps, as well as a ledger outlining 757 drug shipments sent to 609 unique addresses between December 2019 and March 2020.
An indictment and criminal complaint merely alleges that crimes have been committed. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Operation DisrupTor was a collaborative initiative across JCODE members, including the Department of Justice; Federal Bureau of Investigation; U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; U.S. Postal Inspection Service; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Financial Crimes Enforcement Network; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms; Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and Department of Defense. Local, state and other federal agencies also contributed to Operation DisrupTor investigations. The investigations leading to Operation DisrupTor were significantly aided by essential support and coordination by the Department of Justice’s multi-agency Special Operations Division, the Criminal Division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section, and Organized Crime and Gang Section, the Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs, the National Cyber Joint Investigative Task Force, Europol and its Dark Web team and international partners Eurojust, Austrian Federal Investigation Bureau, Cyprus Police, German Federal Criminal Police Office, Canada’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Portuguese Judicial Police, Dutch Police, Swedish Police, the British National Crime Agency, Australia’s Western Australia Police Force, and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.
Federal prosecutions are being conducted in more than 20 Federal districts, including: the Central District of California, the Eastern District of California, the Northern District of California, the Southern District of California, the District of Colorado, the District of Columbia, the District of Connecticut, the Middle District of Florida, the Southern District of Florida, the Northern District of Georgia, the District of Hawaii, the Western District of Missouri, the District of New Jersey, the Western District of North Carolina, the Northern District of Ohio, the Southern District of Ohio, District of Oregon, the Western District of Pennsylvania, the Northern District of Texas, the Eastern District of Virginia, the District of the Virgin Islands and the Western District of Washington.
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breaking911--2020-09-22--MANHUNT: $15K Reward Offered For Gunman Who Opened Fire on Cops In Delaware

( New Castle , DE . )
Last Saturday ( Sept 19 ) , two patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were involved in a foot pursuit with 22-year-old , Khairon Edwards , in the community of Glasgow Pines .
During the foot pursuit , Edwards turned and fired a handgun at the officers .
The officers subsequently lost sight of Edwards and he has not yet been located .
“ If we ask officers to protect us from harm , we must protect them from harm , ” said County Executive Matt Meyer .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at officers of our New Castle County Police .
The individual must be caught .
We have contributed $ 4,000 from the County Executive ’ s contingency fund to reward you or anyone with information leading to the arrest of this suspect .
I implore anyone with information to come forward to get this dangerous person off our streets.
” The New Castle County Division of Police is also contributing up to $ 10,000 to reward anyone with information leading to the apprehension of Khairon Edwards .
Colonel Vaughn M. Bond , Jr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and added , “ Anyone who is found harboring or has harbored Khairon Edwards will be investigated and possibly charged.
” With these contributions , in addition to the Crime Stoppers $ 1000 reward , the totals are up to $ 15,000 .
Khairon Edwards is a black male , 5 ’ 06 , and approximately 145 lbs .
He is considered to be armed and dangerous .
If located , members of the community are advised to avoid contact with him and call 911 .
Also , if you have any information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our non-emergency number at ( 302 ) 573-2800 or contact Crime Stoppers at ( 800 ) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook ( IM ) at New Castle County Police .
Citizens can also text a tip anonymously simply by texting the number 847411 keyword : NCCDE .

(New Castle, DE.) Last Saturday (Sept 19), two patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were involved in a foot pursuit with 22-year-old, Khairon Edwards, in the community of Glasgow Pines. During the foot pursuit, Edwards turned and fired a handgun at the officers. The officers subsequently lost sight of Edwards and he has not yet been located.
“If we ask officers to protect us from harm, we must protect them from harm,” said County Executive Matt Meyer. “Last week an individual shot a gun at officers of our New Castle County Police. The individual must be caught. We have contributed $4,000 from the County Executive’s contingency fund to reward you or anyone with information leading to the arrest of this suspect. I implore anyone with information to come forward to get this dangerous person off our streets.”
The New Castle County Division of Police is also contributing up to $10,000 to reward anyone with information leading to the apprehension of Khairon Edwards. Colonel Vaughn M. Bond, Jr. again urged Edwards to turn himself in and added, “Anyone who is found harboring or has harbored Khairon Edwards will be investigated and possibly charged.”
With these contributions, in addition to the Crime Stoppers $1000 reward, the totals are up to $15,000.
Khairon Edwards is a black male, 5’06, and approximately 145 lbs. He is considered to be armed and dangerous. If located, members of the community are advised to avoid contact with him and call 911.
Also, if you have any information pertaining to this investigation, please call our non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800 or contact Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Police.
Citizens can also text a tip anonymously simply by texting the number 847411 keyword: NCCDE.
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breaking911--2020-09-22--Camp Pendleton Marines, SoCal Civilians Charged In Alleged Drug Trafficking Ring Linked To Marine’s

Camp Pendleton Marines, SoCal Civilians Charged In Alleged Drug Trafficking Ring Linked To Marine’s Death

LOS ANGELES – Two active-duty United States Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton were arrested today on a federal grand jury indictment charging one Marine and three civilians with conspiring to distribute narcotics – including oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl – to civilians and members of the United States Marine Corps , one of whom suffered a fatal drug overdose in May .
The second Marine is charged in the indictment with being an accessory after the fact .
• Jordan Nicholas McCormick , 26 , of Palmdale , the lead defendant and the conspiracy ’ s alleged supplier who provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl to co-conspirators ; • Gustavo Jaciel Solis , 24 , of Sylmar , who allegedly distributed McCormick ’ s drugs to civilians and military personnel ; • Anthony Ruben Whisenant , 20 , a lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps , who allegedly distributed narcotics to active service members , including an active-duty Marine who died after ingesting an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl purchased from Solis ; • Jessica Sarah Perez , 23 , of Pacoima , who allegedly distributed narcotics including fentanyl and cocaine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; and • Ryan Douglas White , 22 , a lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps , who is charged with being an accessory after the fact for allegedly attempting to hinder law enforcement ’ s apprehension of Whisenant and Solis .
Whisenant and White were taken into federal custody today and are expected to make their initial appearances this afternoon in United States District Court in Los Angeles .
On August 11 , Solis and Perez were indicted on fentanyl and cocaine distribution charges , and Solis was indicted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty to these charges and their trial date is scheduled for October 27 .
Solis is in federal custody and Perez is free on $ 25,000 bond .
Today ’ s superseding indictment adds McCormick , Whisenant and White as defendants , in addition to adding charges to the original indictment .
McCormick also is in federal custody .
According to the indictment , the conspiracy lasted from November 2019 to September 2020 and involved multiple sales of fentanyl-laced oxycodone to an undercover buyer , often for amounts exceeding $ 1,000 per buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 pills of oxycodone laced with fentanyl to an active-duty Marine who died of a drug overdose in the early morning hours of May 23 , the indictment alleges .
In addition to the conspiracy charge , McCormick , Solis , Whisenant and Perez face substantive charges of distribution of narcotics , including fentanyl .
McCormick and Solis are also charged with possessing firearms in furtherance of drug crimes .
An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime .
Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McCormick and Solis would face a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison and a statutory maximum sentence of life imprisonment .
Whisenant and Perez would face a statutory maximum of 20 years in federal prison if convicted .
White , if convicted , would face a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison .
This matter was investigated by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service , the Drug Enforcement Administration , the FBI , the United States Postal Inspection Service , and the Ventura County Sheriff ’ s Office .

LOS ANGELES – Two active-duty United States Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton were arrested today on a federal grand jury indictment charging one Marine and three civilians with conspiring to distribute narcotics – including oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl – to civilians and members of the United States Marine Corps, one of whom suffered a fatal drug overdose in May. The second Marine is charged in the indictment with being an accessory after the fact.
The 14-count superseding indictment charges five defendants:
Jordan Nicholas McCormick, 26, of Palmdale, the lead defendant and the conspiracy’s alleged supplier who provided LSD, ecstasy, cocaine, and oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl to co-conspirators;
Gustavo Jaciel Solis, 24, of Sylmar, who allegedly distributed McCormick’s drugs to civilians and military personnel;
Anthony Ruben Whisenant, 20, a lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps, who allegedly distributed narcotics to active service members, including an active-duty Marine who died after ingesting an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl purchased from Solis;
Jessica Sarah Perez, 23, of Pacoima, who allegedly distributed narcotics including fentanyl and cocaine to the conspiracy’s civilian customers; and
Ryan Douglas White, 22, a lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps, who is charged with being an accessory after the fact for allegedly attempting to hinder law enforcement’s apprehension of Whisenant and Solis.
Whisenant and White were taken into federal custody today and are expected to make their initial appearances this afternoon in United States District Court in Los Angeles.
On August 11, Solis and Perez were indicted on fentanyl and cocaine distribution charges, and Solis was indicted on firearms-related charges. They have pleaded not guilty to these charges and their trial date is scheduled for October 27. Solis is in federal custody and Perez is free on $25,000 bond. Today’s superseding indictment adds McCormick, Whisenant and White as defendants, in addition to adding charges to the original indictment. McCormick also is in federal custody.
According to the indictment, the conspiracy lasted from November 2019 to September 2020 and involved multiple sales of fentanyl-laced oxycodone to an undercover buyer, often for amounts exceeding $1,000 per buy.
On May 22, Solis sold 10 pills of oxycodone laced with fentanyl to an active-duty Marine who died of a drug overdose in the early morning hours of May 23, the indictment alleges.
In addition to the conspiracy charge, McCormick, Solis, Whisenant and Perez face substantive charges of distribution of narcotics, including fentanyl. McCormick and Solis are also charged with possessing firearms in furtherance of drug crimes.
An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
If convicted, McCormick and Solis would face a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison and a statutory maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Whisenant and Perez would face a statutory maximum of 20 years in federal prison if convicted. White, if convicted, would face a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
This matter was investigated by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the FBI, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
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breaking911--2020-09-23--Body Of Missing Pregnant Woman Kassanndra Cantrell Found; Suspect Arrested

PIERCE COUNTY , Wash. – Tuesday afternoon a team of homicide detectives located a body that is believed to be missing person Kassanndra Cantrell , and they have arrested a suspect in her disappearance and murder .
Kassanndra Cantrell was reported missing by her family on August 27 , 2020 , after not returning home and not being seen or heard from in two days .
Cantrell also failed to arrive at a doctor ’ s appointment , and was reported to be in the early stages of her first pregnancy .
Her disappearance was out of character and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The day after she was reported missing , Cantrell ’ s white Mazda 3 sedan was found abandoned near the Tacoma Dome in the City of Tacoma .
There were no signs of Cantrell .
Over the past 4 weeks homicide detectives have worked the case non-stop , conducting multiple ground searches and executing numerous search warrants .
Detectives collected and analyzed extensive records , data , and evidence in an efforts to locate the victim and to identify the suspect responsible for her disappearance .
This includes the discovery of multiple sources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest walking from Kassanndra Cantrell ’ s abandoned vehicle to a nearby parking garage .
The person of interest was seen leaving the parking garage in a truck and detectives were able to obtain a license plate of the truck .
The person of interest in the video was identified as an ex-boyfriend of Cantrell ; he was also the registered owner of the truck seen in the video .
On September 1 , 2020 , detectives were assisted by a SWAT Team and a team of forensic investigators from the FBI in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the City of Tacoma belonging to the Cantrell ’ s ex-boyfriend .
Investigators located the ex-boyfriend ’ s truck at the residence and it was taken to processing by investigators .
Utilizing GPS data obtained from Cantrell ’ s ex-boyfriend ’ s truck , this morning detectives conducted a detailed ground search of the areas along Chambers Creek Road W. in University Place .
Around 2:00 p.m. detectives found a set of human remains that were wrapped and disposed of over a steep hillside along Chambers Creek .
Search & Rescue Team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Department performed a high-angle ropes operation to recover the remains , which are believed to be Kassanndra Cantrell .
Following today ’ s discovery , members of the SWAT Team arrested Cantrell ’ s 37 year old ex-boyfriend at his residence in the City of Tacoma .
He will be booked into the Pierce County Jail on murder charges .

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. – Tuesday afternoon a team of homicide detectives located a body that is believed to be missing person Kassanndra Cantrell, and they have arrested a suspect in her disappearance and murder.
Kassanndra Cantrell was reported missing by her family on August 27, 2020, after not returning home and not being seen or heard from in two days. Cantrell also failed to arrive at a doctor’s appointment, and was reported to be in the early stages of her first pregnancy. Her disappearance was out of character and was very concerning for her loved ones.
The day after she was reported missing, Cantrell’s white Mazda 3 sedan was found abandoned near the Tacoma Dome in the City of Tacoma. There were no signs of Cantrell.
Over the past 4 weeks homicide detectives have worked the case non-stop, conducting multiple ground searches and executing numerous search warrants. Detectives collected and analyzed extensive records, data, and evidence in an efforts to locate the victim and to identify the suspect responsible for her disappearance.
This includes the discovery of multiple sources of surveillance video showing a person of interest walking from Kassanndra Cantrell’s abandoned vehicle to a nearby parking garage. The person of interest was seen leaving the parking garage in a truck and detectives were able to obtain a license plate of the truck. The person of interest in the video was identified as an ex-boyfriend of Cantrell; he was also the registered owner of the truck seen in the video.
On September 1, 2020, detectives were assisted by a SWAT Team and a team of forensic investigators from the FBI in executing a search warrant at a residence in the City of Tacoma belonging to the Cantrell’s ex-boyfriend. Investigators located the ex-boyfriend’s truck at the residence and it was taken to processing by investigators.
Utilizing GPS data obtained from Cantrell’s ex-boyfriend’s truck, this morning detectives conducted a detailed ground search of the areas along Chambers Creek Road W. in University Place. Around 2:00 p.m. detectives found a set of human remains that were wrapped and disposed of over a steep hillside along Chambers Creek. Search & Rescue Team members from the department and the Tacoma Police Department performed a high-angle ropes operation to recover the remains, which are believed to be Kassanndra Cantrell.
Following today’s discovery, members of the SWAT Team arrested Cantrell’s 37 year old ex-boyfriend at his residence in the City of Tacoma. He will be booked into the Pierce County Jail on murder charges.
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breaking911--2020-09-23--WATCH: Video Shows Arsonist Set Catholic Church Ablaze Near Tampa

Town ‘ n ’ Country , Florida — The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’ s Office is searching for a man who burglarized a church and lit several pews on fire .
On Friday , September 18 , 2020 , at approximately 10:36 p.m. , an unknown subject entered Incarnation Catholic Church by breaking a glass pane to the west side doors .
The man appeared to have a large bottle in his hands when he entered the sanctuary .
Video surveillance shows him pouring the flammable liquid onto three wooden pews , before setting them on fire .
At approximately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the east entrance without appearing to take anything from the church .
HCSO deputies , a Hillsborough Fire Marshal fire investigator , and the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives ( ATF ) responded to the scene .
“ We are working to identify this criminal who broke into one of Town ‘ N ’ Country ’ s most popular Catholic Churches and caused significant damage , ” said Sheriff Chad Chronister .
“ While we are unsure of his motive , it is clear he has no respect for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worship .
We promise this church community we are doing everything we can to capture this suspect and ensure he is held accountable for his actions.
” Anyone with information is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’ s Office at ( 813 ) 247-8118 .

Town ‘n’ Country, Florida — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who burglarized a church and lit several pews on fire.
On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 10:36 p.m., an unknown subject entered Incarnation Catholic Church by breaking a glass pane to the west side doors. The man appeared to have a large bottle in his hands when he entered the sanctuary. Video surveillance shows him pouring the flammable liquid onto three wooden pews, before setting them on fire.
Arsonist at large after setting fire to pews at Tampa-area Catholic Church. Cops say nothing was stolen. pic.twitter.com/oFVzJkyC8u — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) September 23, 2020
At approximately 10:39 p.m., the man fled through the east entrance without appearing to take anything from the church.
HCSO deputies, a Hillsborough Fire Marshal fire investigator, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) responded to the scene.
“We are working to identify this criminal who broke into one of Town ‘N’ Country’s most popular Catholic Churches and caused significant damage,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “While we are unsure of his motive, it is clear he has no respect for private property or a sacred place of worship. We promise this church community we are doing everything we can to capture this suspect and ensure he is held accountable for his actions.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8118.
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breaking911--2020-09-23--Info Sought On The Killing Of Two Brothers On The Navajo Nation

The FBI Phoenix Field Office , Apache County Sheriff ’ s Office , and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations are @ @ @ @ @ of two brothers in Sawmill , Arizona .
On March 21 , 2020 , the @ @ @ @ @ 39 , and Philip Reagan , 29 , were found in Sawmill , Arizona , @ @ @ @ @ .
The brothers were traveling from Ohio to California and were passing through Sawmill at @ @ @ @ @ .
It appears the brothers ’ car became stuck and they may have been walking @ @ @ @ @ killed .
The medical examiner ruled both deaths a homicide .
As this is an @ @ @ @ @ of death is not being released .
The FBI is now offering a reward of @ @ @ @ @ information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible .
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ is asked to call : Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov .

The FBI Phoenix Field Office, Apache County Sheriff’s Office, and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations are seeking information about the murder of two brothers in Sawmill, Arizona.
On March 21, 2020, the bodies of Matthew Reagan, 39, and Philip Reagan, 29, were found in Sawmill, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation Reservation. The brothers were traveling from Ohio to California and were passing through Sawmill at the time of their deaths. It appears the brothers’ car became stuck and they may have been walking for help when they were killed.
The medical examiner ruled both deaths a homicide. As this is an ongoing investigation, the manner of death is not being released.
The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.
Anyone with information about these murders is asked to call:
FBI Phoenix: (623) 466-1999
Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations in Window Rock, Arizona: (928) 871-7519
Apache County Sheriff’s Office: (800) 352-1850
Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov.
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breaking911--2020-09-23--MS-13 Leader Sentenced For Ordering Murder of 15-Year-Old Girl

COLUMBUS , Ohio – Jose Salvador Gonzalez-Campos , 30 , was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 472 months in prison for participating in murders on behalf of an MS-13 racketeering conspiracy .
According to court documents , Gonzalez-Campos , also known as “ Danger , ” took part in the November 2015 murder of Wilson Villeda near Innis Road in Columbus and the December 2016 murder of Salvador Martinez-Diaz , a suspected rival gang member , on Melroy Avenue in Columbus .
The government also presented evidence that Gonzalez-Campos directed MS-13 members in Houston to shoot and kill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning hours of February 16 , 2017 , three MS-13 members took Genesis Cornejo to a quiet street in Houston after telling her they were going to buy marijuana .
While the victim stood on the side of the road , two of the gang members shot her in the head and chest and left her on the side of the road .
Law enforcement interviews and social media messages state Gonzalez-Campos ordered the murder , saying the girl “ had to disappear ” because she had been in a relationship with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own Facebook messages , Gonzalez-Campos said , “ I told him to hit her , for him to send word on the line…For real , dog , they had two days to kill her.
” “ This defendant and others butchered a 17-year-old victim with a machete , causing at least 92 traumatic fractures , ” U.S. Attorney David M. DeVillers said .
“ Gonzalez-Campos also participated in the year-long planning of a second Columbus murder , in which the victim ’ s body was riddled with bullets .
Finally , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal organization to direct fellow MS-13 members in Houston to kill a 15-year-old girl whom they believed had dated a rival gang member.
” Gonzalez-Campos is one of 23 individuals charged in a second superseding indictment in February 2018 who are alleged to be members and associates of MS-13 in Columbus .
The defendants are charged in a racketeering conspiracy , which includes five murders as well as attempted murder , extortion , money laundering , drug trafficking , assault , obstruction of justice , witness intimidation , weapons offenses and immigration-related violations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the intent to distribute , street-level quantities of cocaine and marijuana .
He and others conspired to commit extortion by obtaining money from various individuals through the use of threats of violence against the victims and their families .
The co-conspirators used national and international wire transfer services to send money that they generated to individuals in El Salvador , Honduras , Guatemala and the United States .
The funds were used to purchase weapons and other items used in criminal activity , provide assistance to MS-13 members who had been incarcerated or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members who had been killed , and otherwise support MS-13 ’ s operations in Central America and the United States .
Gonzalez-Campos pleaded guilty in Sept. 2019 to one count of participating in a racketeering conspiracy and one count of murder through the use of a firearm during a crime of violence .

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jose Salvador Gonzalez-Campos, 30, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 472 months in prison for participating in murders on behalf of an MS-13 racketeering conspiracy.
According to court documents, Gonzalez-Campos, also known as “Danger,” took part in the November 2015 murder of Wilson Villeda near Innis Road in Columbus and the December 2016 murder of Salvador Martinez-Diaz, a suspected rival gang member, on Melroy Avenue in Columbus.
The government also presented evidence that Gonzalez-Campos directed MS-13 members in Houston to shoot and kill a 15-year-old girl.
In the early morning hours of February 16, 2017, three MS-13 members took Genesis Cornejo to a quiet street in Houston after telling her they were going to buy marijuana. While the victim stood on the side of the road, two of the gang members shot her in the head and chest and left her on the side of the road.
Law enforcement interviews and social media messages state Gonzalez-Campos ordered the murder, saying the girl “had to disappear” because she had been in a relationship with a rival 18th Street gang member.
In his own Facebook messages, Gonzalez-Campos said, “I told him to hit her, for him to send word on the line…For real, dog, they had two days to kill her.”
“This defendant and others butchered a 17-year-old victim with a machete, causing at least 92 traumatic fractures,” U.S. Attorney David M. DeVillers said. “Gonzalez-Campos also participated in the year-long planning of a second Columbus murder, in which the victim’s body was riddled with bullets. Finally, this defendant used his authority in the transnational criminal organization to direct fellow MS-13 members in Houston to kill a 15-year-old girl whom they believed had dated a rival gang member.”
Gonzalez-Campos is one of 23 individuals charged in a second superseding indictment in February 2018 who are alleged to be members and associates of MS-13 in Columbus.
The defendants are charged in a racketeering conspiracy, which includes five murders as well as attempted murder, extortion, money laundering, drug trafficking, assault, obstruction of justice, witness intimidation, weapons offenses and immigration-related violations.
Gonzalez-Campos distributed, and possessed with the intent to distribute, street-level quantities of cocaine and marijuana.
He and others conspired to commit extortion by obtaining money from various individuals through the use of threats of violence against the victims and their families. The co-conspirators used national and international wire transfer services to send money that they generated to individuals in El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and the United States. The funds were used to purchase weapons and other items used in criminal activity, provide assistance to MS-13 members who had been incarcerated or deported, aid the families of gang members who had been killed, and otherwise support MS-13’s operations in Central America and the United States.
Gonzalez-Campos pleaded guilty in Sept. 2019 to one count of participating in a racketeering conspiracy and one count of murder through the use of a firearm during a crime of violence.
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breaking911--2020-09-23--LIVE: President Trump Holds News Conference at The White House

Live : President Trump will hold a news conference at the White House .
This event is expected to begin @ @ @ @ @ .

Live: President Trump will hold a news conference at the White House. This event is expected to begin at 6:00 p.m. ET.
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breaking911--2020-09-23--Missouri Governor, Who Opposes Mask Mandates, Tests Positive For COVID

JEFFERSON CITY — Today , Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson tested positive for COVID-19 .
Out @ @ @ @ @ , the First Lady was tested this morning after displaying minor symptoms .
The Governor @ @ @ @ @ and received a positive result .
All official and campaign events have been canceled until @ @ @ @ @ precautionary measure , the Governor ’ s staff has been tested and is awaiting results @ @ @ @ @ the Governor feels healthy and is displaying no symptoms , and the First Lady has @ @ @ @ @ protocols have been implemented at the direction of Dr. Randall Williams , Director of the @ @ @ @ @ Services .

JEFFERSON CITY — Today, Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, the First Lady was tested this morning after displaying minor symptoms. The Governor was then tested as well and received a positive result.
All official and campaign events have been canceled until further notice. As a precautionary measure, the Governor’s staff has been tested and is awaiting results. At this time, the Governor feels healthy and is displaying no symptoms, and the First Lady has mild symptoms. Proper safety protocols have been implemented at the direction of Dr. Randall Williams, Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services.
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breaking911--2020-09-23--LIVE: Demonstrations After No Homicide Charges For Officers In Breonna Taylor Death

Watch live coverage as protests take place in Louisville , Ky. , after one of the police officers involved in @ @ @ @ @ Taylor in her home has been charged with first-degree wanton endangerment .
None of the @ @ @ @ @ killing Taylor .

Watch live coverage as protests take place in Louisville, Ky., after one of the police officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in her home has been charged with first-degree wanton endangerment. None of the officers have been charged in killing Taylor.
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breaking911--2020-09-23--GRAPHIC VIDEO: Atlanta Officer Shoots, Kills Man Who Approached Her With Gun

ATLANTA — A woman called 911 and reported she had been involved in a fight with her husband , identified @ @ @ @ @ Bell .
“ For approximately 12 minutes , Bell held the firearm and walked around @ @ @ @ @ to put the gun down , ” GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles said .
Officers rendered @ @ @ @ @ scene .
He was taken to Grady Hospital , where he was pronounced dead .

ATLANTA — A woman called 911 and reported she had been involved in a fight with her husband, identified by authorities as 28-year-old Dearian Bell. “For approximately 12 minutes, Bell held the firearm and walked around the area ignoring verbal commands to put the gun down,” GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles said. Officers rendered aid to Bell at the scene. He was taken to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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breaking911--2020-09-23--FBI Offers Reward For ‘GirlsDoPorn’ Founder Who Fled After Trafficking, Child Porn Charges

The Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) is asking for the public ’ s assistance in locating Michael James Pratt and is offering a reward of up to $ 10,000 for information leading to his location and arrest .
From approximately 2012 to October 2019 , in the Southern District of California and elsewhere , Michael James Pratt and others allegedly participated in a conspiracy to recruit young adult and minor women to engage in commercial sex acts by force , fraud and coercion .
Pratt and a co-conspirator owned and operated a pornography production company and online pornography @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GirlsDoToys.
” Pratt and his co-conspirators allegedly recruited young women from around the United States by posting advertisements for clothed modeling jobs on the Internet .
Pratt and his co-conspirators advised the women responding to the ads that the jobs were in fact for pornographic videos and that they would be paid between $ 3,000 to $ 5,000 U.S. dollars for a one-day video shoot .
To persuade the women to participate , Pratt and his co-conspirators allegedly convinced the women they would remain anonymous , that their videos would be provided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be posted on the Internet .
Pratt allegedly paid other young women working at his direction to act as references or provide false assurances to the women that , if they filmed a video , the video would not be posted online .
Some women were not permitted to leave the shooting locations until the videos were made and others were allegedly forced to perform certain sex acts they had declined to do .
Allegedly , some of the women were sexually assaulted .
Pratt ’ s pornography websites generated more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A federal arrest warrant was issued for Pratt in the United States District Court , Southern District of California , on November 6 , 2019 .
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $ 10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Michael James Pratt .
Pratt has ties to or may visit : New Zealand , Australia , Italy , Spain , Portugal , Turkey , Singapore , Japan , Chile , Croatia , and France .
If you have any information concerning this person , please contact your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Embassy or Consulate .

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Michael James Pratt and is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to his location and arrest.
From approximately 2012 to October 2019, in the Southern District of California and elsewhere, Michael James Pratt and others allegedly participated in a conspiracy to recruit young adult and minor women to engage in commercial sex acts by force, fraud and coercion. Pratt and a co-conspirator owned and operated a pornography production company and online pornography websites, “GirlsDoPorn” and “GirlsDoToys.” Pratt and his co-conspirators allegedly recruited young women from around the United States by posting advertisements for clothed modeling jobs on the Internet. Pratt and his co-conspirators advised the women responding to the ads that the jobs were in fact for pornographic videos and that they would be paid between $3,000 to $5,000 U.S. dollars for a one-day video shoot. To persuade the women to participate, Pratt and his co-conspirators allegedly convinced the women they would remain anonymous, that their videos would be provided to private collectors on DVD, and would not be posted on the Internet. Pratt allegedly paid other young women working at his direction to act as references or provide false assurances to the women that, if they filmed a video, the video would not be posted online. Some women were not permitted to leave the shooting locations until the videos were made and others were allegedly forced to perform certain sex acts they had declined to do. Allegedly, some of the women were sexually assaulted. Pratt’s pornography websites generated more than $17 million U.S. dollars in revenue. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Pratt in the United States District Court, Southern District of California, on November 6, 2019.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Michael James Pratt.
Pratt has ties to or may visit: New Zealand, Australia, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Singapore, Japan, Chile, Croatia, and France.
If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
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breaking911--2020-09-23--LIVE: Breonna Taylor Announcement

LIVE: Breonna Taylor Announcement

Watch live coverage as the Jefferson County grand jury presents its report on the Breonna Taylor case and Kentucky Attorney @ @ @ @ @ press conference to announce the results of the proceedings .
It has been nearly 200 @ @ @ @ @ shot and killed inside her Louisville apartment by Louisville Metro police officers .
According to @ @ @ @ @ a no-knock search warrant at Taylor ’ s apartment as part of a drug investigation @

Watch live coverage as the Jefferson County grand jury presents its report on the Breonna Taylor case and Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron holds a press conference to announce the results of the proceedings.
It has been nearly 200 days since Breonna Taylor was shot and killed inside her Louisville apartment by Louisville Metro police officers. According to LMPD, officers were executing a no-knock search warrant at Taylor’s apartment as part of a drug investigation.
LOUISVILLE BRACES FOR BREONNA TAYLOR ANNOUNCEMENT: ⁃State of Emergency Declared by City & Police Dept. ⁃Curfew Imposed ⁃Roads Closed ⁃Crowd Control Barricades ⁃Businesses Boarded Up ⁃National Guard Activated https://t.co/iY1fcDEYzy — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) September 23, 2020
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breaking911--2020-09-24--Board Revokes License Of Psychologist After Alleged Sexual Relationship With Teen Patient

NEWARK , NJ – The Board of Psychological Examiners has revoked the license of a psychologist after finding that he engaged in a sexual relationship with a patient beginning when she was 17 years old .
According to the Administrative Complaint filed by the Attorney General , Daniel Davenport , who maintained a private practice in Sewell , violated multiple rules and regulations governing the practice of psychology , and misled the Board during an investigative inquiry about both the nature and the length of his relationship with the patient .
In a final decision , the Board revoked the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unanimously voted to uphold an Administrative Law Judge ’ s Initial Decision on the Complaint , which concluded that the sexual relationship between Davenport and his patient began when the patient was a minor and continued for more than a year .
The Board filed against Davenport , which contained the following allegations : • The patient began therapy with Davenport in May 2013 , when she was a month shy of her 17th birthday .
• The patient had a history of anorexia and bulimia since age 12 .
• In September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fight with a friend , called Davenport , who left a Philadelphia Eagles game he was attending and met the girl in the parking lot of a Philadelphia-area sports bar , where they talked for about an hour inside his car .
• The patient ’ s eating disorders worsened despite her weekly sessions with Davenport .
Thus , he referred her to an intensive outpatient treatment program ( IOP ) and advised her he was terminating the therapist-patient relationship because “ he wanted to be there for her more than he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the now former patient texted everyday while she was at the IOP and Davenport would see her between breaks with clients .
• Davenport would talk with the girl about how things were going for her and initiated physical closeness by sitting next to her , having her snuggle up next to him and lie on top of him .
• Davenport kissed the girl for the first time , on the mouth , in March 2014 , when shel was 17 .
• Davenport then invited the girl to his office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would kiss and he would perform oral sex on her .
• Davenport engaged in sexual intercourse with the girl in early may 2014 , several weeks before her 18th birthday .
• Davenport frequenly provided the girl with alcohol and they smoked marijuana together .
• Davenport continued to meet with the girl about once a week through the summer and fall of 2014 , in motel rooms or his office , and he would bring alcohol .
• As a result of the relationship , the girl began drinking heavily and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the girl attended and out-of-state inpatient mental helath and substance abuse program .
She flew home in early 2015 .
Davenport picked her up from airport , obtained alcohol , and took her to a motel room , where they engaged in intercourse .
They then resumed seeing eachother once a week , during which they drank alcohol and have sex .
• In March 2015 , the girl attended another inpatient rehabilitation program to address her escalating alcohol problem .
During her stay there , she attempted to end her relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a third inpatient rehab , the girl wrote Davenport a letter .
He responded by telling her that he could no longer be in a relationship with her anymore because of her drinking problem .
“ When a licensee uses their influence over a vulnerable client to commit sexual misconduct , that is a violation of trust and professional standards that carries serious consequences in New Jersey , ” said Attorney General Grewal .
“ I commend the Board for holding this psychologist accountable for his actions , and for its commitment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not hide behind a professional license.
” At oral argument in a virtual disciplinary hearing , the Attorney General ’ s Office urged the Board to accept the Initial Decision rendered by Administrative Law Judge Susan M. Scarola regarding the conduct of Davenport , noting that he “ ceased acting as [ a ] therapist and had formed an intimate , confidential relationship with [ his patient ] that evolved from friends to lovers within a matter of months.
” The Board subsequently found that the seriousness of Davenport ’ s conduct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his victim , constituted gross negligence and professional misconduct .
Moreover , by omitting details and downplaying what had occurred , the psychologist ’ s failed attempts to thwart the Board ’ s duty to protect the public were significant aggravating factors that ultimately demonstrated Davenport lacks the good moral character required for licensure by the Board .
“ Davenport displayed a flagrant disregard for the emotional and physical well-being of his teenage client who had courageously sought out therapy , ” said Acting Director Paul R. Rodríguez .
“ We take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resolution of this case should send a clear message to all licensed professionals who may be tempted to violate the public trust and duty they owe to their patients.
” Davenport ’ s revocation comes as the Division , under the direction of the Attorney General , continues a sweeping review of how its 51 professional boards — which oversee approximately 720,000 active licensed professionals , from accountants and doctors to plumbers and veterinarians — address allegations involving sexual misconduct and abuse by licensees and applicants for licenses .
The review , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boards screen applicants for licenses , approach investigations of alleged misconduct and discipline , and engage with complainants who report abuses by a licensee or applicant .
The Board ordered Davenport to pay civil penalties totaling $ 45,000 and awarded the State its full costs in investigating and prosecuting this matter $ 55,057 .
Deputy Attorney General David M. Puteska , the Assistant Section Chief of the Professional Boards Prosecution Section in the Division of Law , represented the State in this matter .
The matter was investigated by the Enforcement Bureau within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation was conducted by the Enforcement Bureau of the Division of Consumer Affairs .

NEWARK, NJ – The Board of Psychological Examiners has revoked the license of a psychologist after finding that he engaged in a sexual relationship with a patient beginning when she was 17 years old.
According to the Administrative Complaint filed by the Attorney General, Daniel Davenport, who maintained a private practice in Sewell, violated multiple rules and regulations governing the practice of psychology, and misled the Board during an investigative inquiry about both the nature and the length of his relationship with the patient.
In a final decision, the Board revoked the license of 53-year-old Davenport. The Board unanimously voted to uphold an Administrative Law Judge’s Initial Decision on the Complaint, which concluded that the sexual relationship between Davenport and his patient began when the patient was a minor and continued for more than a year.
The Board filed against Davenport, which contained the following allegations:
The patient began therapy with Davenport in May 2013, when she was a month shy of her 17th birthday.
The patient had a history of anorexia and bulimia since age 12.
In September 2013, the patient, upset about a fight with a friend, called Davenport, who left a Philadelphia Eagles game he was attending and met the girl in the parking lot of a Philadelphia-area sports bar, where they talked for about an hour inside his car.
The patient’s eating disorders worsened despite her weekly sessions with Davenport. Thus, he referred her to an intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) and advised her he was terminating the therapist-patient relationship because “he wanted to be there for her more than he could as a therapist.”
Davenport and the now former patient texted everyday while she was at the IOP and Davenport would see her between breaks with clients.
Davenport would talk with the girl about how things were going for her and initiated physical closeness by sitting next to her, having her snuggle up next to him and lie on top of him.
Davenport kissed the girl for the first time, on the mouth, in March 2014, when shel was 17.
Davenport then invited the girl to his office once a week, during which they would kiss and he would perform oral sex on her.
Davenport engaged in sexual intercourse with the girl in early may 2014, several weeks before her 18th birthday.
Davenport frequenly provided the girl with alcohol and they smoked marijuana together.
Davenport continued to meet with the girl about once a week through the summer and fall of 2014, in motel rooms or his office, and he would bring alcohol.
As a result of the relationship, the girl began drinking heavily and contemplating suicide.
In October 2014, the girl attended and out-of-state inpatient mental helath and substance abuse program. She flew home in early 2015. Davenport picked her up from airport, obtained alcohol, and took her to a motel room, where they engaged in intercourse. They then resumed seeing eachother once a week, during which they drank alcohol and have sex.
In March 2015, the girl attended another inpatient rehabilitation program to address her escalating alcohol problem. During her stay there, she attempted to end her relationship with Davenport via telephone.
During a third inpatient rehab, the girl wrote Davenport a letter. He responded by telling her that he could no longer be in a relationship with her anymore because of her drinking problem.
“When a licensee uses their influence over a vulnerable client to commit sexual misconduct, that is a violation of trust and professional standards that carries serious consequences in New Jersey,” said Attorney General Grewal. “I commend the Board for holding this psychologist accountable for his actions, and for its commitment to protecting the public by ensuring that predators cannot hide behind a professional license.”
At oral argument in a virtual disciplinary hearing, the Attorney General’s Office urged the Board to accept the Initial Decision rendered by Administrative Law Judge Susan M. Scarola regarding the conduct of Davenport, noting that he “ceased acting as [a] therapist and had formed an intimate, confidential relationship with [his patient] that evolved from friends to lovers within a matter of months.”
The Board subsequently found that the seriousness of Davenport’s conduct, and the lasting impact it had on his victim, constituted gross negligence and professional misconduct. Moreover, by omitting details and downplaying what had occurred, the psychologist’s failed attempts to thwart the Board’s duty to protect the public were significant aggravating factors that ultimately demonstrated Davenport lacks the good moral character required for licensure by the Board.
“Davenport displayed a flagrant disregard for the emotional and physical well-being of his teenage client who had courageously sought out therapy,” said Acting Director Paul R. Rodríguez. “We take sexual allegations very seriously, and the resolution of this case should send a clear message to all licensed professionals who may be tempted to violate the public trust and duty they owe to their patients.”
Davenport’s revocation comes as the Division, under the direction of the Attorney General, continues a sweeping review of how its 51 professional boards — which oversee approximately 720,000 active licensed professionals, from accountants and doctors to plumbers and veterinarians — address allegations involving sexual misconduct and abuse by licensees and applicants for licenses.
The review, which is currently underway, is evaluating how boards screen applicants for licenses, approach investigations of alleged misconduct and discipline, and engage with complainants who report abuses by a licensee or applicant.
The Board ordered Davenport to pay civil penalties totaling $45,000 and awarded the State its full costs in investigating and prosecuting this matter $55,057.
Deputy Attorney General David M. Puteska, the Assistant Section Chief of the Professional Boards Prosecution Section in the Division of Law, represented the State in this matter. The matter was investigated by the Enforcement Bureau within the Division of Consumer Affairs.
This investigation was conducted by the Enforcement Bureau of the Division of Consumer Affairs.
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breaking911--2020-09-24--RAW VIDEO: NJ Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man Inside An Apartment

TRENTON , N.J. – ( Press Release ) — The Attorney General ’ s Office today released a 911 audio recording and video recordings from officer body-worn cameras and a Taser camera related to the shooting on August 21 , 2020 in Asbury Park , N.J. , in which a police officer fatally shot Hasani Best , 39 , of Asbury Park .
The shooting remains under investigation by the Attorney General ’ s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability .
However , the recordings are being released pursuant to Attorney General Directive 2019-4 , the “ Independent Prosecutor Directive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Jersey and requires that such records , if requested , be released to the public once the initial phase of the investigation is substantially complete .
Today investigators met with relatives of Mr. Best to review the 911 call and the video recordings from the body-worn cameras and Taser camera .
According to the preliminary investigation , multiple officers of the Asbury Park Police Department responded shortly after 9 p.m. on Aug. 21 , 2020 to a report of a loud domestic dispute inside a two-family residence in the 900 block of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police arrived , the man and woman involved in the dispute were at the residence.The woman was outside , and the man , later identified as Hasani Best , barricaded himself inside the upstairs apartment.Monmouth County sheriff ’ s officers arrived to assist the Asbury Park police officers .
Officers tried to negotiate with Mr. Best through the door of the apartment in an effort to end the standoff.During the incident , Mr. Best opened the door at various times , revealing that he was armed with a knife .
Mr. Best continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the police to drop the knife.Officers attempted to use a Taser , but it was not effective .
Mr. Best remained armed with the knife , and at approximately 10:10 p.m. , an Asbury Park officer shot and fatally wounded him .
Officers and EMS rendered medical aid , and EMS transported Mr. Best to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune , N.J. , where he was pronounced dead at 10:31 p.m .
The audio and video recordings are contained in 12 files , which have been posted online.The full video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been divided into 10 files— five per camera.They are posted in chronological order .
Click here for files .
The identity of the officer who fired at Mr. Best was previously released by the Attorney General ’ s Office.He is Sgt .
Sean DeShader of the Asbury Park Police Department .
The investigation is being conducted pursuant to a state law enacted in January 2019 ( P.L.2019 , c.1 ) , which requires that the Attorney General ’ s Office conduct investigations of a person ’ s death that occurs during an encounter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officer ’ s official capacity or while the decedent is in custody .
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is being released at this time.Under state law and the Independent Prosecutor Directive , when the entire investigation is complete , the case will be presented to a grand jury , typically consisting of 16 to 23 citizens , to make the ultimate decision regarding whether criminal charges will be filed .
At present due to the COVID-19 pandemic , regular grand juries are not sitting and hearing cases .

TRENTON, N.J. – (Press Release) — The Attorney General’s Office today released a 911 audio recording and video recordings from officer body-worn cameras and a Taser camera related to the shooting on August 21, 2020 in Asbury Park, N.J., in which a police officer fatally shot Hasani Best, 39, of Asbury Park.
The shooting remains under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability. However, the recordings are being released pursuant to Attorney General Directive 2019-4, the “Independent Prosecutor Directive,” which governs use-of-force investigations in New Jersey and requires that such records, if requested, be released to the public once the initial phase of the investigation is substantially complete.
Today investigators met with relatives of Mr. Best to review the 911 call and the video recordings from the body-worn cameras and Taser camera.
According to the preliminary investigation, multiple officers of the Asbury Park Police Department responded shortly after 9 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2020 to a report of a loud domestic dispute inside a two-family residence in the 900 block of 4th Avenue in Asbury Park. When police arrived, the man and woman involved in the dispute were at the residence.The woman was outside, and the man, later identified as Hasani Best, barricaded himself inside the upstairs apartment.Monmouth County sheriff’s officers arrived to assist the Asbury Park police officers.
Officers tried to negotiate with Mr. Best through the door of the apartment in an effort to end the standoff.During the incident, Mr. Best opened the door at various times, revealing that he was armed with a knife. Mr. Best continued to hold the knife despite repeated requests from the police to drop the knife.Officers attempted to use a Taser, but it was not effective. Mr. Best remained armed with the knife, and at approximately 10:10 p.m., an Asbury Park officer shot and fatally wounded him. Officers and EMS rendered medical aid, and EMS transported Mr. Best to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, N.J., where he was pronounced dead at 10:31 p.m.
The audio and video recordings are contained in 12 files, which have been posted online.The full video footage from the two body-worn cameras has been divided into 10 files— five per camera.They are posted in chronological order. Click here for files.
The identity of the officer who fired at Mr. Best was previously released by the Attorney General’s Office.He is Sgt. Sean DeShader of the Asbury Park Police Department.
The investigation is being conducted pursuant to a state law enacted in January 2019 (P.L.2019, c.1), which requires that the Attorney General’s Office conduct investigations of a person’s death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer’s official capacity or while the decedent is in custody.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is being released at this time.Under state law and the Independent Prosecutor Directive, when the entire investigation is complete, the case will be presented to a grand jury, typically consisting of 16 to 23 citizens, to make the ultimate decision regarding whether criminal charges will be filed. At present due to the COVID-19 pandemic, regular grand juries are not sitting and hearing cases.
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breaking911--2020-09-24--S.C. Man Gets 2 Years For Threatening Attack on Fla. Abortion Clinic

Rodney Allen , 43 , of Beaufort , South Carolina , was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Jacksonville , Florida , to 24 months in prison .
Allen previously pleaded guilty to one count of intimidating and interfering with the employees of an abortion clinic by making a bomb threat and one count of making false statements to a Special Agent with the FBI .
“ The Department of Justice will prosecute anyone who threatens to blow up people and places to the fullest extent of the law , ” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband .
“ These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unjustly injure innocent people .
Violence and threats of violence have no place in this country.
” “ Threats of violence to healthcare facilities or their employees are serious matters , ” said U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez for the Middle District of Florida .
“ Thanks to the quick response and diligence by our local and federal law enforcement partners , this case was investigated thoroughly and brought to a successful conclusion.
” According to court documents , on Aug. 29 , 2019 , Allen called the clinic in Jacksonville , Florida @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to blow it up .
Allen made several other calls to the clinic that day in an attempt to interfere with its ability to provide services .
Employees recognized Allen ’ s voice and were concerned that he would do something desperate , so they enlisted the help of a Jacksonville Sheriff ’ s Office officer to search the property .
The FBI obtained toll records and subscriber information for the number used to make the bomb threat to the clinic and positively identified Allen as the caller .
In a voluntary and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Allen falsely denied calling the clinic and stating that someone was coming to blow it up .
This case was investigated by the FBI ’ s Columbia and Jacksonville Divisions .
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashley Washington of the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the Middle District of Florida and Trial Attorneys Sanjay Patel and Anna Gotfryd of the Justice Department ’ s Civil Rights Division prosecuted the case .

Rodney Allen, 43, of Beaufort, South Carolina, was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Jacksonville, Florida, to 24 months in prison. Allen previously pleaded guilty to one count of intimidating and interfering with the employees of an abortion clinic by making a bomb threat and one count of making false statements to a Special Agent with the FBI.
“The Department of Justice will prosecute anyone who threatens to blow up people and places to the fullest extent of the law,” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband. “These kinds of ghastly criminal threats unlawfully and unjustly injure innocent people. Violence and threats of violence have no place in this country.”
“Threats of violence to healthcare facilities or their employees are serious matters,” said U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez for the Middle District of Florida. “Thanks to the quick response and diligence by our local and federal law enforcement partners, this case was investigated thoroughly and brought to a successful conclusion.”
According to court documents, on Aug. 29, 2019, Allen called the clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and said that someone was coming to blow it up. Allen made several other calls to the clinic that day in an attempt to interfere with its ability to provide services. Employees recognized Allen’s voice and were concerned that he would do something desperate, so they enlisted the help of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer to search the property. The FBI obtained toll records and subscriber information for the number used to make the bomb threat to the clinic and positively identified Allen as the caller. In a voluntary and surreptitiously recorded interview with the FBI, Allen falsely denied calling the clinic and stating that someone was coming to blow it up.
This case was investigated by the FBI’s Columbia and Jacksonville Divisions. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashley Washington of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida and Trial Attorneys Sanjay Patel and Anna Gotfryd of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division prosecuted the case.
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breaking911--2020-09-24--Man Admits He Threatened To Kill Black Family If They Attended Church

MICHIGAN — Ronald Wyatt , 22 , pleaded guilty to intentionally threatening physical harm to a woman , identified in court papers as “ T.P.
, ” to obstruct her free exercise of religion .
As part of his plea agreement , Wyatt admitted that he targeted T.P.
, who is African-American , because of her race .
At the plea hearing , Wyatt admitted that , on July 23 , 2019 , he used Facebook to send T.P .
a written message that threatened : “ See you at church on Wednesday night with my AK to put you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ expletive ] .
” T.P .
regularly attends a church located in Taylor , Michigan .
Wyatt admitted that , by sending the threatening message , he acted intentionally to obstruct T.P.
’ s free exercise of her religious beliefs .
Wyatt further admitted that he threatened T.P .
because she is African-American , and that he intended for T.P .
to understand his message as a threat .
“ No American should face threats towards their life or the lives of their loved ones based on their race or religion ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ These actions are reprehensible .
The Justice Department takes these matters very seriously and works to ensure that those who perpetrate these actions see justice under the law.
” “ The defendant ’ s actions in this case are truly reprehensible , ” said U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider of the Eastern District of Michigan .
“ Although the First Amendment protects free speech , it doesn ’ t give anyone the right to obstruct the free exercise of religious beliefs by threatening violence or bodily harm .
Prosecuting those who violate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the most important work we do .
This plea today is the first step towards justice for this innocent victim.
” “ Mr .
Wyatt used threats of violence to terrorize an innocent woman and as a result hindered the victim ’ s ability to freely practice her religion , ” said Special Agent in Charge Steven M. D ’ Antuono , of the FBI ’ s Detroit Field Office .
“ Hate crimes like this one have profound effects not only on the victims , but also on their families and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unsafe .
No arrest or conviction can undo the harm , but will hopefully provide a measure of justice for the victim , her family and her community.
” Pursuant to the plea agreement , sentencing will take place in one year .
He faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison .

MICHIGAN — Ronald Wyatt, 22, pleaded guilty to intentionally threatening physical harm to a woman, identified in court papers as “T.P.,” to obstruct her free exercise of religion. As part of his plea agreement, Wyatt admitted that he targeted T.P., who is African-American, because of her race.
At the plea hearing, Wyatt admitted that, on July 23, 2019, he used Facebook to send T.P. a written message that threatened: “See you at church on Wednesday night with my AK to put you and your [expletive] family down [expletive].” T.P. regularly attends a church located in Taylor, Michigan. Wyatt admitted that, by sending the threatening message, he acted intentionally to obstruct T.P.’s free exercise of her religious beliefs. Wyatt further admitted that he threatened T.P. because she is African-American, and that he intended for T.P. to understand his message as a threat.
“No American should face threats towards their life or the lives of their loved ones based on their race or religion” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband. “These actions are reprehensible. The Justice Department takes these matters very seriously and works to ensure that those who perpetrate these actions see justice under the law.”
“The defendant’s actions in this case are truly reprehensible,” said U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider of the Eastern District of Michigan. “Although the First Amendment protects free speech, it doesn’t give anyone the right to obstruct the free exercise of religious beliefs by threatening violence or bodily harm. Prosecuting those who violate the civil rights of Michigan citizens is some of the most important work we do. This plea today is the first step towards justice for this innocent victim.”
“Mr. Wyatt used threats of violence to terrorize an innocent woman and as a result hindered the victim’s ability to freely practice her religion,” said Special Agent in Charge Steven M. D’Antuono, of the FBI’s Detroit Field Office. “Hate crimes like this one have profound effects not only on the victims, but also on their families and communities, making them feel vulnerable and unsafe. No arrest or conviction can undo the harm, but will hopefully provide a measure of justice for the victim, her family and her community.”
Pursuant to the plea agreement, sentencing will take place in one year. He faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison.
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