breaking911--2020-08-21--FEDS: Army Green Beret Was Spying For Russia, Got Russian Code Name Back In 1997

A Gainesville , Virginia , man was arrested today for conspiring with Russian intelligence operatives to provide them with United States national defense information .
According to court documents , from December 1996 to January 2011 , Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins , 45 , a former member of the U.S. Army , allegedly conspired with agents of a Russian intelligence service .
During that time , Debbins periodically visited Russia and met with Russian intelligence agents .
In 1997 , Debbins was assigned a code name by Russian intelligence agents and signed a statement attesting that he wanted to serve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past week — Ma in Hawaii and now Debbins in Virginia — demonstrate that we must remain vigilant against espionage from our two most malicious adversaries — Russia and China , ” said John C. Demers , Assistant Attorney General for National Security .
“ Debbins violated his oath as a U.S. Army officer , betrayed the Special Forces and endangered our country ’ s national security by revealing classified information to Russian intelligence officers , providing details of his unit , and identifying Special Forces team members for Russian intelligence to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our country put its highest trust in this defendant , and he took that trust and weaponized it against the United States.
” “ Our military is tasked with the awesome responsibility of protecting our nation from its adversaries , and its service members make incredible sacrifices in service of that duty , ” said G. Zachary Terwilliger , U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia .
“ When service members collude to provide classified information to our foreign adversaries , they betray the oaths they swore to their country and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reflects , we will be steadfast and dogged in holding such individuals accountable.
” “ The facts alleged in this case are a shocking betrayal by a former Army officer of his fellow soldiers and his country , ” said Alan E. Kohler , Jr. , FBI Assistant Director of the Counterintelligence Division .
“ Debbins is accused of giving Russian intelligence officers sensitive information about the units in which he once served and also providing the names of other service members so Russia could try to recruit them .
These actions can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pursue such cases.
” “ According to the allegations , Mr. Debbins knowingly provided information to self-proclaimed members of Russia ’ s Intelligence Service , the GRU , ” said James A. Dawson , Acting Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office .
“ As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces , the American people and his fellow service men and women should have been able to trust Debbins with secrets and information .
Debbins allegedly fell very short of that and exploited his role in the military and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our top adversaries for years .
Today ’ s charges are another example of the dedicated and unrelenting efforts of the FBI and our partners , domestic and international , to aggressively pursue and bring to justice those who violate this sacred trust and place our national security at risk.
” Over the course of the conspiracy , Debbins allegedly provided the Russian intelligence agents with information that he obtained as a member of the U.S. Army , including information about his chemical and Special Forces units .
In 2008 , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Russian intelligence agents classified information about his previous activities while deployed with the Special Forces .
Debbins also provided the Russian intelligence agents with the names of , and information about , his former Special Forces team members so that the agents could evaluate whether to approach the team members to see if they would cooperate with the Russian intelligence service .
Debbins is charged with conspiring to provide United States national defense information to agents of a foreign government .
If convicted , Debbins faces a maximum penalty of life @ @ @

A Gainesville, Virginia, man was arrested today for conspiring with Russian intelligence operatives to provide them with United States national defense information.
According to court documents, from December 1996 to January 2011, Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, 45, a former member of the U.S. Army, allegedly conspired with agents of a Russian intelligence service. During that time, Debbins periodically visited Russia and met with Russian intelligence agents. In 1997, Debbins was assigned a code name by Russian intelligence agents and signed a statement attesting that he wanted to serve Russia.
“Two espionage arrests in the past week — Ma in Hawaii and now Debbins in Virginia — demonstrate that we must remain vigilant against espionage from our two most malicious adversaries — Russia and China,” said John C. Demers, Assistant Attorney General for National Security. “Debbins violated his oath as a U.S. Army officer, betrayed the Special Forces and endangered our country’s national security by revealing classified information to Russian intelligence officers, providing details of his unit, and identifying Special Forces team members for Russian intelligence to try to recruit as a spy. Our country put its highest trust in this defendant, and he took that trust and weaponized it against the United States.”
“Our military is tasked with the awesome responsibility of protecting our nation from its adversaries, and its service members make incredible sacrifices in service of that duty,” said G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “When service members collude to provide classified information to our foreign adversaries, they betray the oaths they swore to their country and their fellow service members. As this indictment reflects, we will be steadfast and dogged in holding such individuals accountable.”
“The facts alleged in this case are a shocking betrayal by a former Army officer of his fellow soldiers and his country,” said Alan E. Kohler, Jr., FBI Assistant Director of the Counterintelligence Division. “Debbins is accused of giving Russian intelligence officers sensitive information about the units in which he once served and also providing the names of other service members so Russia could try to recruit them. These actions cannot stand and the FBI will aggressively pursue such cases.”
“According to the allegations, Mr. Debbins knowingly provided information to self-proclaimed members of Russia’s Intelligence Service, the GRU,” said James A. Dawson, Acting Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office. “As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, the American people and his fellow service men and women should have been able to trust Debbins with secrets and information. Debbins allegedly fell very short of that and exploited his role in the military and his fellow service members to benefit one of our top adversaries for years. Today’s charges are another example of the dedicated and unrelenting efforts of the FBI and our partners, domestic and international, to aggressively pursue and bring to justice those who violate this sacred trust and place our national security at risk.”
Over the course of the conspiracy, Debbins allegedly provided the Russian intelligence agents with information that he obtained as a member of the U.S. Army, including information about his chemical and Special Forces units. In 2008, after leaving active duty service, Debbins disclosed to the Russian intelligence agents classified information about his previous activities while deployed with the Special Forces. Debbins also provided the Russian intelligence agents with the names of, and information about, his former Special Forces team members so that the agents could evaluate whether to approach the team members to see if they would cooperate with the Russian intelligence service.
Debbins is charged with conspiring to provide United States national defense information to agents of a foreign government. If convicted, Debbins faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
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breaking911--2020-08-24--BREAKING: 3 Police Officers Shot In Maryland

Kentland , MD — Three police officers were shot while responding to a call Sunday in Prince George ’ s @ @ @ @ @ officers were shot at as they arrived on scene in the 1300 block of Capital @ @ @ @ @ occurred around at 6:35 p.m. local time .
The officers returned fire and the two @ @ @ @ @ custody .
The suspects were not injured .
The wounded officers were rushed to a @ @ @ @ @

Kentland, MD — Three police officers were shot while responding to a call Sunday in Prince George’s County.
Police say the officers were shot at as they arrived on scene in the 1300 block of Capital View Terrace. The incident occurred around at 6:35 p.m. local time.
The officers returned fire and the two male suspects were taken into custody. The suspects were not injured.
The wounded officers were rushed to a hospital for treatment–conditions unknown.
At 6:35 pm Sunday, we responded to a call in the 1300 block of Capital View Terrace. 3 of our officers who arrived in the area were shot. They were rushed for treatment. We returned fire. 2 males are in custody. They were not struck. We will update soon. — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) August 23, 2020
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breaking911--2020-08-23--President Trump To Speak Every Night Of RNC, Full Lineup Revealed

Donald J. Trump for President , Inc. announced the list of speakers for this week ’ s historic Republican National Convention .
Tuesday speakers include : First Lady Melania Trump The Honorable Mike Pompeo Senator Rand Paul ( R-KY ) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Abby Johnson Jason Joyce Myron Lizer Mary Ann Mendoza Megan Pauley Cris Peterson John Peterson Nicholas Sandmann Eric Trump Tiffany Trump Wednesday speakers include : Vice President Mike Pence Second Lady Karen Pence Senator Marsha Blackburn ( R-TN ) Senator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Governor Kristi Noem Representative Dan Crenshaw ( TX-02 ) Representative Elise Stefanik ( NY-21 ) Representative Lee Zeldin ( NY-01 ) Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell The Honorable Kellyanne Conway The Honorable Keith Kellogg Jack Brewer Sister Dede Byrne Madison Cawthorn Scott Dane Clarence Henderson Ryan Holets Michael McHale Burgess Owens Lara Trump Thursday speakers include : President Donald J. Trump The Honorable Ben Carson Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) Senator Tom Cotton ( R-AR ) House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy ( CA-23 ) Representative Jeff Van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump The Honorable Ja ’ Ron Smith Ann Dorn Debbie Flood Rudy Giuliani Franklin Graham Alice Johnson Wade Mayfield Carl and Marsha Mueller Dana White

Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. announced the list of speakers for this week’s historic Republican National Convention.
Monday speakers include:
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC)
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01)
Representative Matt Gaetz (FL-01)
Representative Jim Jordan (OH-04)
Former Ambassador Nikki Haley
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel
Georgia State Representative Vernon Jones
Amy Johnson Ford
Kimberly Guilfoyle
Natalie Harp
Charlie Kirk
Kim Klacik
Mark and Patricia McCloskey
Sean Parnell
Andrew Pollack
Donald Trump, Jr.
Tanya Weinreis
Tuesday speakers include:
First Lady Melania Trump
The Honorable Mike Pompeo
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY)
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi
Abby Johnson
Jason Joyce
Myron Lizer
Mary Ann Mendoza
Megan Pauley
Cris Peterson
John Peterson
Nicholas Sandmann
Eric Trump
Tiffany Trump
Wednesday speakers include:
Vice President Mike Pence
Second Lady Karen Pence
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
Representative Dan Crenshaw (TX-02)
Representative Elise Stefanik (NY-21)
Representative Lee Zeldin (NY-01)
Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell
The Honorable Kellyanne Conway
The Honorable Keith Kellogg
Jack Brewer
Sister Dede Byrne
Madison Cawthorn
Scott Dane
Clarence Henderson
Ryan Holets
Michael McHale
Burgess Owens
Lara Trump
Thursday speakers include:
President Donald J. Trump
The Honorable Ben Carson
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR)
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23)
Representative Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02)
The Honorable Ivanka Trump
The Honorable Ja’Ron Smith
Ann Dorn
Debbie Flood
Rudy Giuliani
Franklin Graham
Alice Johnson
Wade Mayfield
Carl and Marsha Mueller
Dana White
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breaking911--2020-08-23--LIVE: President Trump Expected To Unveil Coronavirus ‘Breakthrough’

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#BREAKING: FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for “Convalescent Plasma as Potential Promising COVID–19 Treatment” https://t.co/so4x2eU4Z6 pic.twitter.com/5To3BwUeJa — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 23, 2020
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breaking911--2020-08-23--FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for “Convalescent Plasma as Potential Promising COVID–19 Trea

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for “Convalescent Plasma as Potential Promising COVID–19 Treatment”

Today , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization ( EUA ) for investigational convalescent plasma for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients as part of the agency ’ s ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19 : Based on scientific evidence available , the FDA concluded , as outlined in its decision memorandum , this product may be effective in treating COVID-19 and that the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product .
Today ’ s action follows the FDA ’ s extensive review of the science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months stemming from efforts to facilitate emergency access to convalescent plasma for patients as clinical trials to definitively demonstrate safety and efficacy remain ongoing .
The EUA authorizes the distribution of COVID-19 convalescent plasma in the U.S. and its administration by health care providers , as appropriate , to treat suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 .
Alex Azar , Health and Human Services Secretary : “ The FDA ’ s emergency authorization for convalescent plasma is a milestone achievement in President Trump ’ s efforts to save lives from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The Trump Administration recognized the potential of convalescent plasma early on .
Months ago , the FDA , BARDA , and private partners began work on making this product available across the country while continuing to evaluate data through clinical trials .
Our work on convalescent plasma has delivered broader access to the product than is available in any other country and reached more than 70,000 American patients so far .
We are deeply grateful to Americans who have already donated and encourage individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 to consider donating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M.D.
, FDA Commissioner : “ I am committed to releasing safe and potentially helpful treatments for COVID-19 as quickly as possible in order to save lives .
We ’ re encouraged by the early promising data that we ’ ve seen about convalescent plasma .
The data from studies conducted this year shows that plasma from patients who ’ ve recovered from COVID-19 has the potential to help treat those who are suffering from the effects of getting this terrible virus , ” said Dr. Hahn .
“ At the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ researchers to continue randomized clinical trials to study the safety and effectiveness of convalescent plasma in treating patients infected with the novel coronavirus.
” Based on an evaluation of the EUA criteria and the totality of the available scientific evidence , the FDA ’ s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research determined that the statutory criteria for issuing an EUA criteria were met .
The FDA determined that it is reasonable to believe that COVID-19 convalescent plasma may be effective in lessening the severity or shortening the length of COVID-19 illness in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the known and potential benefits of the product , when used to treat COVID-19 , outweigh the known and potential risks of the product and that that there are no adequate , approved , and available alternative treatments .
The EUA is not intended to replace randomized clinical trials and facilitating the enrollment of patients into any of the ongoing randomized clinical trials is critically important for the definitive demonstration of safety and efficacy of COVID-19 convalescent plasma .
The FDA continues to recommend that the designs of ongoing randomized clinical trials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agents remain unaltered , as COVID-19 convalescent plasma does not yet represent a new standard of care based on the current available evidence .
The EUA requires that fact sheets providing important information about using COVID-19 convalescent plasma in treating COVID-19 be made available to health care providers and patients , including dosing instructions and potential side effects .
Possible side effects of COVID-19 convalescent plasma include allergic reactions , transfusion-associated circulatory overload , and transfusion associated lung injury , as well as the potential for transfusion-transmitted infections .
The FDA initially facilitated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by using pathways that included traditional clinical trials and emergency single-patient investigational new drug ( IND ) applications .
An Expanded Access ProgramExternal Link Disclaimer for convalescent plasma was initiated in early April to fill an urgent need to provide patient access to a medical product of possible benefit during a time that the FDA was working with researchers to facilitate the initiation of randomized clinical trials to study convalescent plasma .
As the number of single patient IND requests started to number in the hundreds on a daily basis , the FDA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and government partners to implement an expanded access protocol to provide convalescent plasma to patients in need across the country via the national expanded access treatment protocol .
The program was developed with funding from the HHS ’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority ( BARDA ) , with the Mayo Clinic serving as the lead institution .
To date , the program has facilitated the infusion of over 70,000 patients with convalescent plasma .
The EUA was issued to the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of the emergency use of drugs and biologics for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 .
The EUA may be revised or revoked if it is determined the EUA no longer meets the statutory criteria for issuance .
The FDA , an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , protects the public health by assuring the safety , effectiveness , and security of human and veterinary drugs , vaccines and other biological products for human use , and medical devices .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety and security of our nation ’ s food supply , cosmetics , dietary supplements , products that give off electronic radiation , and for regulating tobacco products .

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for investigational convalescent plasma for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19:
Based on scientific evidence available, the FDA concluded, as outlined in its decision memorandum, this product may be effective in treating COVID-19 and that the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product.
Today’s action follows the FDA’s extensive review of the science and data generated over the past several months stemming from efforts to facilitate emergency access to convalescent plasma for patients as clinical trials to definitively demonstrate safety and efficacy remain ongoing.
The EUA authorizes the distribution of COVID-19 convalescent plasma in the U.S. and its administration by health care providers, as appropriate, to treat suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Alex Azar, Health and Human Services Secretary:
“The FDA’s emergency authorization for convalescent plasma is a milestone achievement in President Trump’s efforts to save lives from COVID-19,” said Secretary Azar. “The Trump Administration recognized the potential of convalescent plasma early on. Months ago, the FDA, BARDA, and private partners began work on making this product available across the country while continuing to evaluate data through clinical trials. Our work on convalescent plasma has delivered broader access to the product than is available in any other country and reached more than 70,000 American patients so far. We are deeply grateful to Americans who have already donated and encourage individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 to consider donating convalescent plasma.”
Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., FDA Commissioner:
“I am committed to releasing safe and potentially helpful treatments for COVID-19 as quickly as possible in order to save lives. We’re encouraged by the early promising data that we’ve seen about convalescent plasma. The data from studies conducted this year shows that plasma from patients who’ve recovered from COVID-19 has the potential to help treat those who are suffering from the effects of getting this terrible virus,” said Dr. Hahn. “At the same time, we will continue to work with researchers to continue randomized clinical trials to study the safety and effectiveness of convalescent plasma in treating patients infected with the novel coronavirus.”
Scientific Evidence on Convalescent Plasma
Based on an evaluation of the EUA criteria and the totality of the available scientific evidence, the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research determined that the statutory criteria for issuing an EUA criteria were met.
The FDA determined that it is reasonable to believe that COVID-19 convalescent plasma may be effective in lessening the severity or shortening the length of COVID-19 illness in some hospitalized patients. The agency also determined that the known and potential benefits of the product, when used to treat COVID-19, outweigh the known and potential risks of the product and that that there are no adequate, approved, and available alternative treatments.
The EUA is not intended to replace randomized clinical trials and facilitating the enrollment of patients into any of the ongoing randomized clinical trials is critically important for the definitive demonstration of safety and efficacy of COVID-19 convalescent plasma. The FDA continues to recommend that the designs of ongoing randomized clinical trials of COVID-19 convalescent plasma and other therapeutic agents remain unaltered, as COVID-19 convalescent plasma does not yet represent a new standard of care based on the current available evidence.
Terms of EUA
The EUA requires that fact sheets providing important information about using COVID-19 convalescent plasma in treating COVID-19 be made available to health care providers and patients, including dosing instructions and potential side effects. Possible side effects of COVID-19 convalescent plasma include allergic reactions, transfusion-associated circulatory overload, and transfusion associated lung injury, as well as the potential for transfusion-transmitted infections.
Mayo Clinic Expanded Access Program
The FDA initially facilitated access to convalescent plasma for treating COVID-19 by using pathways that included traditional clinical trials and emergency single-patient investigational new drug (IND) applications.
An Expanded Access ProgramExternal Link Disclaimer for convalescent plasma was initiated in early April to fill an urgent need to provide patient access to a medical product of possible benefit during a time that the FDA was working with researchers to facilitate the initiation of randomized clinical trials to study convalescent plasma. As the number of single patient IND requests started to number in the hundreds on a daily basis, the FDA worked collaboratively with industry, academic, and government partners to implement an expanded access protocol to provide convalescent plasma to patients in need across the country via the national expanded access treatment protocol. The program was developed with funding from the HHS’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), with the Mayo Clinic serving as the lead institution. To date, the program has facilitated the infusion of over 70,000 patients with convalescent plasma.
The EUA was issued to the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
The EUA remains in effect until the termination of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of the emergency use of drugs and biologics for prevention and treatment of COVID-19. The EUA may be revised or revoked if it is determined the EUA no longer meets the statutory criteria for issuance.
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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breaking911--2020-08-23--Texas, Louisiana Governors Request Federal Emergency Declaration

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Louisiana Gov .
John Bel Edwards on Saturday requested a federal emergency declaration from the White House , as Tropical Storms Marco and Laura are forecast to impact both states in quick sequence early next week .
Trump declared that an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State , tribal , and local response efforts .
The President is expected to approve Abbott ’ s request later today .
Hurricane Marco is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Monday before moving towards Texas on Tuesday evening as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring heavy rain and tropical storm force winds “ As Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura approach Texas , the state is taking necessary precautions to protect our communities and keep Texans safe , ” said Governor Abbott .
“ I urge Texans in the path of these storms to plan ahead and heed the guidance of their local officials .
The State of Texas is working with local and federal partners to monitor these storms and provide the resources our communities need to respond.
” “ In the past 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have changed dramatically and in a way that is unfavorable for our state .
This is unlike anything we have seen , with two hurricanes expected to impact our state nearly back to back .
This may mean that people will have to shelter in place for more than 72 hours and that there may not be time to do things like restore lost power between the two storms , ” Gov .
Edwards said .
“ I encourage everyone to begin their emergency preparations now , as some areas of the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You should be heeding the advice of your local officials , and it is incredibly important that you take precautions to account for COVID-19 , including having masks and sanitation supplies if you do leave your home .
If you shelter in place , you should only do so with your immediate household to continue to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the state .
”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Saturday requested a federal emergency declaration from the White House, as Tropical Storms Marco and Laura are forecast to impact both states in quick sequence early next week.
Trump declared that an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts. The President is expected to approve Abbott’s request later today.
Hurricane Marco is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Monday before moving towards Texas on Tuesday evening as a depression. This hurricane is expected to bring heavy rain and tropical storm force winds
“As Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura approach Texas, the state is taking necessary precautions to protect our communities and keep Texans safe,” said Governor Abbott. “I urge Texans in the path of these storms to plan ahead and heed the guidance of their local officials. The State of Texas is working with local and federal partners to monitor these storms and provide the resources our communities need to respond.”
“In the past 24 hours, the tracks of these two storms have changed dramatically and in a way that is unfavorable for our state. This is unlike anything we have seen, with two hurricanes expected to impact our state nearly back to back. This may mean that people will have to shelter in place for more than 72 hours and that there may not be time to do things like restore lost power between the two storms,” Gov. Edwards said. “I encourage everyone to begin their emergency preparations now, as some areas of the state may be impacted by two storms. You should be heeding the advice of your local officials, and it is incredibly important that you take precautions to account for COVID-19, including having masks and sanitation supplies if you do leave your home. If you shelter in place, you should only do so with your immediate household to continue to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the state.”
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breaking911--2020-08-23--Nashville Detectives: Deadly shooting motive appears to be retaliation for other murder

NASHVILLE — Two years of investigative work into the August 8 , 2018 shooting death of Deion Woodruff , 23 , in North Nashville has led to the indictment of two men on charges of first-degree murder .
The motive appears to be related to retaliation for a murder that Woodruff was accused of committing in May 2018 .
Members of the Juvenile Crime Task Force and the Crime Gun Unit from the Specialized Investigations Division on Wednesday afternoon arrested Donald L. Brown , 24 , at a residence in the 2100 block of 9th Avenue North .
He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Also indicted is DeAnthony Fletcher , 25 , who , in addition to first-degree murder , is also charged with evidence tampering .
Fletcher is currently incarcerated at the federal penitentiary in Marion , Illinois .
He will be booked in Nashville at a later date .
At the time of his murder in August 2018 , Woodruff was wanted for the May 1 , 2018 fatal shooting of Marqondis Thompson , 21 , inside the Medusa hookah bar at 1805 Church Street .
The investigation , which was led by North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Case Detective Charles Robinson , concluded that Woodruff was fatally shot inside Fletcher ’ s 2016 Hyundai Sonata and his body pushed out onto the pavement at 32nd Avenue North and Clifton Avenue .
The car was found a few hours later on fire on Holly Tree Gap Road in Williamson County .
The license plate and VIN number had been removed .

NASHVILLE — Two years of investigative work into the August 8, 2018 shooting death of Deion Woodruff, 23, in North Nashville has led to the indictment of two men on charges of first-degree murder. The motive appears to be related to retaliation for a murder that Woodruff was accused of committing in May 2018.
Members of the Juvenile Crime Task Force and the Crime Gun Unit from the Specialized Investigations Division on Wednesday afternoon arrested Donald L. Brown, 24, at a residence in the 2100 block of 9th Avenue North. He is jailed in lieu of $200,000 bond.
Also indicted is DeAnthony Fletcher, 25, who, in addition to first-degree murder, is also charged with evidence tampering. Fletcher is currently incarcerated at the federal penitentiary in Marion, Illinois. He will be booked in Nashville at a later date.
At the time of his murder in August 2018, Woodruff was wanted for the May 1, 2018 fatal shooting of Marqondis Thompson, 21, inside the Medusa hookah bar at 1805 Church Street. The investigation, which was led by North Precinct Detective Jason Frank and then Cold Case Detective Charles Robinson, concluded that Woodruff was fatally shot inside Fletcher’s 2016 Hyundai Sonata and his body pushed out onto the pavement at 32nd Avenue North and Clifton Avenue. The car was found a few hours later on fire on Holly Tree Gap Road in Williamson County. The license plate and VIN number had been removed.
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breaking911--2020-08-23--Minnesota Woman Indicted On Murder Charges In Death Of 8-Year-Old Son

MINNEAPOLIS — On Aug. 20 , a Hennepin County Grand Jury indicted Tasha Tennin with first-degree murder for the death of her eight-year-old son , the Hennepin County Attorney ’ s Office said Friday .
Tennin , 36 , of Brooklyn Park , was indicted by the grand jury with first-degree murder while committing child abuse with a past pattern of child abuse , and unintentional second-degree murder while committing a felony for causing the death of her eight-year-old son in February 2018 .
Upon her indictment , an arrest warrant was executed .
The State asked for bail in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was located and arrested Aug. 21 .
When originally charged in September 2019 for the death of her son , Tennin faced two counts of second-degree manslaughter , one for endangerment of a child and the other for culpable negligence .
Tennin is expected to make her first court appearance following the indictment on Aug. 24 .
According to the criminal complaint , Tennin contacted police and paramedics on Feb. 1 , 2018 , at approximately 7:30 a.m. to report her son was unresponsive .
Police found her son lying on the living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the touch .
Tennin told police she attempted to wake her son for school that morning , but he was unresponsive and she carried him from his bedroom to the living room , the complaint states .
Police and paramedics at the scene and medical examiner ’ s office investigator each described the boy ’ s body as being “ ice cold , ” and “ very cold , as if he had been outside.
” Despite the efforts of the police and paramedics , the boy was pronounced dead at 8:14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tennin told Brooklyn Park Detectives that her son came home from school sick , lethargic and without an appetite the day before .
However , staff members at the boy ’ s school told investigators that he had been playing and jumping on a trampoline , the complaint states .
Police reported that the boy appeared to have urinated in his pajamas , and a police sergeant noticed a puddle of frozen liquid in the attached garage .
When police came back to Tennin ’ s home with a search warrant a week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone , the complaint says .
The medical examiner ’ s autopsy found no anatomical cause for the victim ’ s death , and on the boy ’ s back , there were multiple lesions and scars which a doctor stated were indicative of physical abuse , according to the complaint .
Months after the boy ’ s death , his siblings told foster parents more about what happened .
One of the children said the boy got into trouble on Jan. 31 , 2018 and was told by Tennin to sit outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garage and the boy was left outside for the night .
The boy was found unable to breathe the next morning , the complaint states .

MINNEAPOLIS — On Aug. 20, a Hennepin County Grand Jury indicted Tasha Tennin with first-degree murder for the death of her eight-year-old son, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said Friday.
Tennin, 36, of Brooklyn Park, was indicted by the grand jury with first-degree murder while committing child abuse with a past pattern of child abuse, and unintentional second-degree murder while committing a felony for causing the death of her eight-year-old son in February 2018. Upon her indictment, an arrest warrant was executed. The State asked for bail in the amount of $2M. She was located and arrested Aug. 21.
When originally charged in September 2019 for the death of her son, Tennin faced two counts of second-degree manslaughter, one for endangerment of a child and the other for culpable negligence.
Tennin is expected to make her first court appearance following the indictment on Aug. 24.
According to the criminal complaint, Tennin contacted police and paramedics on Feb. 1, 2018, at approximately 7:30 a.m. to report her son was unresponsive.
Police found her son lying on the living room floor with no pulse and cold to the touch. Tennin told police she attempted to wake her son for school that morning, but he was unresponsive and she carried him from his bedroom to the living room, the complaint states.
Police and paramedics at the scene and medical examiner’s office investigator each described the boy’s body as being “ice cold,” and “very cold, as if he had been outside.” Despite the efforts of the police and paramedics, the boy was pronounced dead at 8:14 a.m., according to the complaint.
Tennin told Brooklyn Park Detectives that her son came home from school sick, lethargic and without an appetite the day before. However, staff members at the boy’s school told investigators that he had been playing and jumping on a trampoline, the complaint states.
Police reported that the boy appeared to have urinated in his pajamas, and a police sergeant noticed a puddle of frozen liquid in the attached garage. When police came back to Tennin’s home with a search warrant a week after the death, the liquid was gone, the complaint says.
The medical examiner’s autopsy found no anatomical cause for the victim’s death, and on the boy’s back, there were multiple lesions and scars which a doctor stated were indicative of physical abuse, according to the complaint.
Months after the boy’s death, his siblings told foster parents more about what happened. One of the children said the boy got into trouble on Jan. 31, 2018 and was told by Tennin to sit outside in the garage. Tennin locked the garage and the boy was left outside for the night. The boy was found unable to breathe the next morning, the complaint states.
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breaking911--2020-08-23--WATCH: Police Officer Rescues Baby From Hot Car

Duncanville , TX – ( PRESS RELEASE DPD ) — Just after 5:00 PM on August 17 , 2020 , Duncanville Police Officers responded to a citizen call of a child left alone and appearing to be asleep in a vehicle on the 900 Block of Gemini Avenue in Duncanville .
Upon arrival , Officer Pinilla confirmed an infant was locked in a vehicle alone , in a car seat , and appeared to be crying , sweating , and was covered in vomit .
Officer Pinilla , after requesting paramedics over his portable police radio , quickly shattered the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was seated and secured the nearly one-year-old in his air-conditioned patrol vehicle until paramedics arrived .
The mother of the infant was identified and had arrived in the same vehicle from which the infant was saved , along with the infant ’ s grandmother and two of the infant ’ s older siblings .
All indications seem to point to this being a mistake caused by false assumptions and faulty communication about the infant ’ s well-being .
However , a referral was made regarding the incident to Child Protective Services ( CPS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Grand Jury to determine if civil or criminal accountability stemming from this incident is appropriate .

Duncanville, TX – (PRESS RELEASE DPD) — Just after 5:00 PM on August 17, 2020, Duncanville Police Officers responded to a citizen call of a child left alone and appearing to be asleep in a vehicle on the 900 Block of Gemini Avenue in Duncanville. Upon arrival, Officer Pinilla confirmed an infant was locked in a vehicle alone, in a car seat, and appeared to be crying, sweating, and was covered in vomit. Officer Pinilla, after requesting paramedics over his portable police radio, quickly shattered the vehicle window away from where the infant was seated and secured the nearly one-year-old in his air-conditioned patrol vehicle until paramedics arrived.
Duncanville, Texas cop saves infant locked in hot car. Police said the case seems to point to “being a mistake caused by false assumptions and faulty communication about the infant’s well-being.” However, the case was referred to Child Protective Services. pic.twitter.com/i2G3FAOCMt — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) August 23, 2020
The mother of the infant was identified and had arrived in the same vehicle from which the infant was saved, along with the infant’s grandmother and two of the infant’s older siblings. All indications seem to point to this being a mistake caused by false assumptions and faulty communication about the infant’s well-being.
However, a referral was made regarding the incident to Child Protective Services (CPS) as well as to a Dallas County Grand Jury to determine if civil or criminal accountability stemming from this incident is appropriate.
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breaking911--2020-08-23--Pasadena Police Release Video of Deadly Police Shooting That Sparked Protests

PASADENA , Calif – ( PRESS RELEASE / PPD ) – On Saturday , August 15 , 2020 , an @ @ @ @ @ Raymond Avenue and Grandview Street after two PPD officers stopped a vehicle for a vehicle @ @ @ @ @ stop , the driver cooperated with officers and admitted he was driving on a suspended @ @ @ @ @ passenger in the vehicle elected to run away .
While running , the passenger removed @ @ @ @ @ and an Officer Involved Shooting occurred .
The Pasadena Police Department conducts thorough Criminal and @ @ @ @ @ incidents , which include interviews of witnesses and of the involved officers , eyewitness statements @ @ @ @ @ analysis of video and forensic evidence .
After the investigation is complete , a Use @ @ @ @ @ and the Chief of Police will make a final determination whether the officers involved acted @ @ @ @ @ incident is actively being investigated by the Los Angeles County District Attorney ’ s Office @ @ @ @ @ will also initiate an independent third party review .

PASADENA, Calif – (PRESS RELEASE / PPD) – On Saturday, August 15, 2020, an Officer Involved Shooting occurred on Raymond Avenue and Grandview Street after two PPD officers stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. During the stop, the driver cooperated with officers and admitted he was driving on a suspended license, however, the passenger in the vehicle elected to run away. While running, the passenger removed a handgun from his waistband and an Officer Involved Shooting occurred.
The Pasadena Police Department conducts thorough Criminal and Administrative investigations into all OIS incidents, which include interviews of witnesses and of the involved officers, eyewitness statements, as well as an analysis of video and forensic evidence. After the investigation is complete, a Use of Force Hearing will commence and the Chief of Police will make a final determination whether the officers involved acted within department policy.
This incident is actively being investigated by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Pasadena will also initiate an independent third party review.
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breaking911--2020-08-23--Florida Woman Fatally Shoots Home Invader Who She Was Hanging Out With Earlier In The Night

POLK COUNTY , Fla. – During the late evening hours of Friday , August 21 , 2020 , four friends ( two men and two women ) went to a pool hall in Lakeland to hang out .
They left the pool hall and went to a liquor store where they purchased a bottle of whiskey , then drove to a house on Ellie Road in Auburndale .
The house belonged to one of the two women .
They arrived around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday , August 22 , 2020 .
Around 6:00 a.m. , the other woman ( not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – 34-year-old Joshua Mathieu – got into a heated argument .
Mathieu ’ s friend ( witness ) told Mathieu that they needed to leave , in an attempt to de-escalate the argument .
The two men left , but Mathieu , who was still angry , decided he was going back to the house because he wanted his girlfriend to come home with him .
Mathieu immediately began banging and kicking the front door , demanding that his girlfriend come out .
He then went to the car , where the witness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and got a tire iron .
He used the tire iron to break out a front window on the house , screaming and irate , and threatening to kill the two women inside .
The homeowner retrieved her handgun , and fired towards the suspect , who was forcibly breaking into the house .
She then called 911 .
When first responders arrived , Mathieu was deceased .
Joshua Mathieu has a criminal history dating back to 2010 , including several battery arrests ( in 2013 , 2015 , and 2019 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrests .
The investigation is ongoing .

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – During the late evening hours of Friday, August 21, 2020, four friends (two men and two women) went to a pool hall in Lakeland to hang out. They left the pool hall and went to a liquor store where they purchased a bottle of whiskey, then drove to a house on Ellie Road in Auburndale. The house belonged to one of the two women. They arrived around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
Around 6:00 a.m., the other woman (not the homeowner) and her live-in boyfriend – 34-year-old Joshua Mathieu – got into a heated argument. Mathieu’s friend (witness) told Mathieu that they needed to leave, in an attempt to de-escalate the argument. The two men left, but Mathieu, who was still angry, decided he was going back to the house because he wanted his girlfriend to come home with him.
Mathieu immediately began banging and kicking the front door, demanding that his girlfriend come out. He then went to the car, where the witness was still sitting and observing everything, and got a tire iron. He used the tire iron to break out a front window on the house, screaming and irate, and threatening to kill the two women inside.
The homeowner retrieved her handgun, and fired towards the suspect, who was forcibly breaking into the house. She then called 911. When first responders arrived, Mathieu was deceased.
Joshua Mathieu has a criminal history dating back to 2010, including several battery arrests (in 2013, 2015, and 2019), two burglaries, and several disorderly conduct arrests. The investigation is ongoing.
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breaking911--2020-08-24--Kellyanne Conway Leaving The White House, Husband George Conway Leaving Lincoln Project

WASHINGTON – Long-time senior advisor to President Donald Trump , Kellyanne Conway , will leave the White House at the end of the month .
Her husband George Conway announced he is also leaving his position at the Lincoln Project , both said the reason was a need to focus on their family .
Statement from Kellyanne Conway : The past four years have allowed me blessings beyond compare as a part of history on Election Night 2016 and as Senior Counselor to the President .
It ’ s been heady .
It ’ s been humbling .
I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honor , and to the First Lady , the Vice President and Mrs. Pence , my colleagues in the White House and the Administration , and the countless people who supported me and my work .
As many convention speakers will demonstrate this week , President Trump ’ s leadership has had a measurable , positive impact on the peace and prosperity of the nation , and on millions of Americans who feel forgotten no more .
The incredible men , women and children we ’ ve met along the way have reaffirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be meaningful and consequential .
For all of its political differences and cultural cleavages , this is a beautiful country filled with amazing people .
The promise of America belongs to us all .
I will be transitioning from the White House at the end of this month .
George is also making changes .
We disagree about plenty but we are united on what matters most : the kids .
Our four children are teens and ‘ tweens starting a new academic year , in middle school and high school , remotely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
As millions of parents nationwide know , kids “ doing school from home ” requires a level of attention and vigilance that is as unusual as these times .
This is completely my choice and my voice .
In time , I will announce future plans .
For now , and for my beloved children , it will be less drama , more mama .

WASHINGTON – Long-time senior advisor to President Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, will leave the White House at the end of the month. Her husband George Conway announced he is also leaving his position at the Lincoln Project, both said the reason was a need to focus on their family.
Statement from Kellyanne Conway: The past four years have allowed me blessings beyond compare as a part of history on Election Night 2016 and as Senior Counselor to the President. It’s been heady. It’s been humbling.
I am deeply grateful to the President for this honor, and to the First Lady, the Vice President and Mrs. Pence, my colleagues in the White House and the Administration, and the countless people who supported me and my work. As many convention speakers will demonstrate this week, President Trump’s leadership has had a measurable, positive impact on the peace and prosperity of the nation, and on millions of Americans who feel forgotten no more. The incredible men, women and children we’ve met along the way have reaffirmed my later-in-life experience that public service can be meaningful and consequential. For all of its political differences and cultural cleavages, this is a beautiful country filled with amazing people. The promise of America belongs to us all.
I will be transitioning from the White House at the end of this month. George is also making changes. We disagree about plenty but we are united on what matters most: the kids. Our four children are teens and ‘tweens starting a new academic year, in middle school and high school, remotely from home for at least a few months. As millions of parents nationwide know, kids “doing school from home” requires a level of attention and vigilance that is as unusual as these times.
This is completely my choice and my voice. In time, I will announce future plans. For now, and for my beloved children, it will be less drama, more mama.
So I’m withdrawing from @ProjectLincoln to devote more time to family matters. And I’ll be taking a Twitter hiatus. Needless to say, I continue to support the Lincoln Project and its mission. Passionately. — George Conway (@gtconway3d) August 24, 2020
JUST IN: Kellyanne Conway to leave the White House at the end of the month, citing the need to focus on her family – WaPo — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 24, 2020
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breaking911--2020-08-24--Protests Erupt After Police Shooting Caught on Video In Kenosha, Wisconsin

KENOSHA , Wisconsin — An unruly crowd of protesters swarmed the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Kenosha on Sunday .
It all started around 5:00 p.m. local time when Kenosha Police Officers were sent to the 2800 block of 40th Street for a domestic incident .
Video footage posted on social media shows the man refusing police orders while it appears the officers shout , “ drop the knife , ” and “ put it down.
” Witnesses say the man was unarmed .
The unidentified man then attempts to get into an SUV when at least one officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ First responders provided aid to the suspect whom they say is still alive .
He was transported via Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee .
The person is in serious condition , police said .
Kenosha Sheriff ’ s Department and Wisconsin State Patrol were requested so that the scene could be turned over to an agency other than Kenosha Police .
The situation escalated into the night where protesters smashed police cars and threw rocks at cops in riot gear .
The courthouse was also broken into and set ablaze @

KENOSHA, Wisconsin — An unruly crowd of protesters swarmed the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Kenosha on Sunday.
It all started around 5:00 p.m. local time when Kenosha Police Officers were sent to the 2800 block of 40th Street for a domestic incident.
Video footage posted on social media shows the man refusing police orders while it appears the officers shout, “drop the knife,” and “put it down.” Witnesses say the man was unarmed.
The unidentified man then attempts to get into an SUV when at least one officer fires multiple rounds toward his back.
First responders provided aid to the suspect whom they say is still alive. He was transported via Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. The person is in serious condition, police said.
Kenosha Sheriff’s Department and Wisconsin State Patrol were requested so that the scene could be turned over to an agency other than Kenosha Police.
The situation escalated into the night where protesters smashed police cars and threw rocks at cops in riot gear. The courthouse was also broken into and set ablaze.
This is what it looks like at the scene of @KenoshaPolice officer-involved shooting where a large crowd formed with some people getting on top of squads and breaking the windows. #Kenosha @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/NElRFG0vDY — Lauren Linder (@lauren_linder) August 24, 2020
#BREAKING: Someone just threw some type of incendiary weapon that set multiple fires at scene @KenoshaPolice officer-involved shooting. Law enforcement have just shown up in riot gear & a military vehicle. #Kenosha @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/bFNnEA8RSo — Lauren Linder (@lauren_linder) August 24, 2020
#BREAKING: Large crowd has formed outside the scene of an officer-involved shooting in #Kenosha. @KenoshaPolice say they a man is seriously hurt. People are now breaking the windows of cop cars. Warning – expletives @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/pKqbSKrZQY — Lauren Linder (@lauren_linder) August 24, 2020
A protest is happening now after a domestic incident turned into an officer-involved shooting in #Kenosha at 40th St. & 28th Ave. Police confirm one person is in serious condition. People on scene say the apparent victim is a man, and father. @CBS58 pic.twitter.com/jsg2ANSD28 — Kim Shine (@KimShineCBS58) August 24, 2020
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breaking911--2020-08-24--3 Police Officers Shot In Maryland

3 Police Officers Shot In Maryland


breaking911--2020-08-24--Man Admits To Cyberstalking Woman Using University Incident Reporting System After She Declined His

Man Admits To Cyberstalking Woman Using University Incident Reporting System After She Declined His Sexual Advances

Jeffrey Colin Purdy , 28 , pled guilty today to cyberstalking .
Purdy entered his guilty plea this afternoon before Judge Susan Richard Nelson in U.S. District Court in St. Paul , Minnesota .
According to Purdy ’ s guilty plea and documents filed with the court , between August 30 , 2017 , and February 29 , 2020 , Purdy used various means of interstate commerce to communicate threats to injure and kidnap .
Specifically , on September 15 , 2017 , the Mankato Department of Public Safety received a complaint from an individual stating that she had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former classmate from Minnesota State University , Mankato ( “ Mankato State ” ) .
While attending Mankato State , the victim declined repeated romantic advances from Purdy and eventually blocked Purdy from her cellular telephone and social media accounts .
From August 30 , 2017 , through February 21 , 2020 , Purdy used Mankato State ’ s Silent Witness Report , an anonymous incident reporting tool , to make frequent , violent threats against the victim .
The Mankato Free Press reported : The woman filed a harassment restraining order against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at MSU and she became afraid of him after she declined romantic advances .
She said Purdy sent her long letters and emails and would wait in the lobby of her dorm for hours .
MSU officials banned Purdy from being on the campus through the end of 2019 .
The university began receiving reports about the woman in 2016 on its online incident reporting site .
Early reports falsely claimed the woman was causing trouble in the dorms .
The anonymous reports escalated into threats , some of them saying the woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order was extended after the woman received an anonymous text message threatening rape .
An IP address used to make one of the Silent Witness Reports was traced back to Purdy .
On February 29 , 2020 , during an interview at the Mankato Department of Public Safety , Purdy admitted to sending all the Silent Witness Reports .
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI and the Mankato Department of Public Safety , with assistance from the Blue Earth County Attorney ’ s Office .

Jeffrey Colin Purdy, 28, pled guilty today to cyberstalking. Purdy entered his guilty plea this afternoon before Judge Susan Richard Nelson in U.S. District Court in St. Paul, Minnesota.
According to Purdy’s guilty plea and documents filed with the court, between August 30, 2017, and February 29, 2020, Purdy used various means of interstate commerce to communicate threats to injure and kidnap. Specifically, on September 15, 2017, the Mankato Department of Public Safety received a complaint from an individual stating that she had been receiving harassing emails from Purdy, a former classmate from Minnesota State University, Mankato (“Mankato State”). While attending Mankato State, the victim declined repeated romantic advances from Purdy and eventually blocked Purdy from her cellular telephone and social media accounts. From August 30, 2017, through February 21, 2020, Purdy used Mankato State’s Silent Witness Report, an anonymous incident reporting tool, to make frequent, violent threats against the victim.
The Mankato Free Press reported: The woman filed a harassment restraining order against Purdy in 2017. They were classmates at MSU and she became afraid of him after she declined romantic advances. She said Purdy sent her long letters and emails and would wait in the lobby of her dorm for hours.
MSU officials banned Purdy from being on the campus through the end of 2019.
The university began receiving reports about the woman in 2016 on its online incident reporting site. Early reports falsely claimed the woman was causing trouble in the dorms. The anonymous reports escalated into threats, some of them saying the woman would be sexually assaulted.
The restraining order was extended after the woman received an anonymous text message threatening rape.
An IP address used to make one of the Silent Witness Reports was traced back to Purdy . On February 29, 2020, during an interview at the Mankato Department of Public Safety, Purdy admitted to sending all the Silent Witness Reports.
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI and the Mankato Department of Public Safety, with assistance from the Blue Earth County Attorney’s Office.
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breaking911--2020-08-24--2 Charged After 3 MD Officers Shot; Dashcam Video Shows Moment of Ambush Attack

The Prince George ’ s County Police Department arrested and charged two men for opening fire on patrol officers , shooting three of those officers .
The patrol officers were attacked while responding to a call for a residential robbery in progress at a home in the 1300 block of Capital View Terrace in Landover on Sunday at 6:35 pm .
The suspects are 45-year-old Andre Larnell Smith of the 1000 block of Lancaster Boulevard in Mechanicsburg , Pennsylvania , and 27-year-old Steven Maurice Warren of the 2100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Southeast , Washington .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to include first and second degree attempted murder , assault and gun charges .
The first arriving officer ’ s dashcam recorded the start of the unprovoked attack .
The suspects opened fire as soon as that first officer stopped his cruiser .
The officer was shot multiple times but was still able to return fire and make an emergency radio dispatch for help .
The suspects got into their car and sped down the street before making a U-turn and headed back toward the officers .
The suspects continued to fire on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area but crashed into a tree on Capital View Terrace .
Both suspects suffered injuries related to the crash .
Neither suspect was shot .
They were then taken into custody .
One weapon was recovered on the scene .
A second was located in the suspects ’ car .
Two of the injured officers are now recovering at home and one remains hospitalized .
Their injuries are not considered life-threatening .
The wounded officers include a 15-year veteran , an officer with five years of service and one who joined the department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four officers discharged their duty weapons on the scene .
They are now on routine administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation .

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged two men for opening fire on patrol officers, shooting three of those officers. The patrol officers were attacked while responding to a call for a residential robbery in progress at a home in the 1300 block of Capital View Terrace in Landover on Sunday at 6:35 pm.
The suspects are 45-year-old Andre Larnell Smith of the 1000 block of Lancaster Boulevard in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and 27-year-old Steven Maurice Warren of the 2100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Southeast, Washington. Both Smith and Warren face multiple charges to include first and second degree attempted murder, assault and gun charges.
The first arriving officer’s dashcam recorded the start of the unprovoked attack. The suspects opened fire as soon as that first officer stopped his cruiser.
The officer was shot multiple times but was still able to return fire and make an emergency radio dispatch for help. The suspects got into their car and sped down the street before making a U-turn and headed back toward the officers. The suspects continued to fire on the officers while attempting to flee the area but crashed into a tree on Capital View Terrace. Both suspects suffered injuries related to the crash. Neither suspect was shot. They were then taken into custody. One weapon was recovered on the scene. A second was located in the suspects’ car.
Two of the injured officers are now recovering at home and one remains hospitalized. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening. The wounded officers include a 15-year veteran, an officer with five years of service and one who joined the department four years ago.
A total of four officers discharged their duty weapons on the scene. They are now on routine administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
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breaking911--2020-08-24--US Man Sentenced In Multi-Million Dollar, International Sex Trafficking Ring Which Exploited HUNDRED

US Man Sentenced In Multi-Million Dollar, International Sex Trafficking Ring Which Exploited HUNDREDS of Thai Women

MINNESOTA — Michael Morris , 66 , to 208 months in prison for his role in operating a massive international sex trafficking organization that was responsible for coercing hundreds of Thai women to engage in commercial sex acts across the United States .
MORRIS was sentenced by Senior Judge Donovan Frank in U.S. District Court in St. Paul , Minnesota .
Following a six-week trial , on December 12 , 2018 , a federal jury convicted MORRIS and four other defendants for their roles in operating the sex trafficking enterprise .
Thirty-one defendants pleaded guilty prior to the 2018 trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been sentenced .
“ Sex trafficking continues to be a repugnant local , national , and international crime that preys on vulnerable populations , ” said United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald .
“ This case demonstrates the dedication and relentlessness of law enforcement across multiple jurisdictions to bring those who commit these crimes to justice.
” As proven at trial , the sex trafficking organization coerced hundreds of women from Bangkok , Thailand , to engage in commercial sex acts in various cities across the United States , including Minneapolis , Los @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Washington , D.C. , Las Vegas , Houston , Dallas , Seattle , and Austin .
The trafficking victims were forced to participate in the criminal scheme through misleading promises of a better life in the United States and the ability to provide money to their families in Thailand .
Once in the United States , the victims were sent to houses of prostitution , including the three that MORRIS ran in southern California , where they were forced to have sex with strangers – every day –having sex with up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were isolated from the outside world , and their families in Thailand were threatened .
As proven at trial , the organization also engaged in widespread visa fraud to facilitate the international transportation of the victims and engaged in rampant and sophisticated money laundering in order to promote and conceal illegal profits .
During the extensive investigation , law enforcement traced tens of millions of dollars to the organization .
Multiple agencies assisted in this investigation over the past five years including : Homeland Security Investigations ; the Criminal Investigation Division of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Criminal Division ’ s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section ; the Department of Justice ’ s Civil Rights Division ’ s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit ; the St. Paul Police Department ; the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension ’ s Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force ; the Anoka County Sheriff ’ s Office ; the Cook County ( Illinois ) Sheriff ’ s Office ; the State Department Diplomatic Security Service ; and the International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center ( IOC-2 ) .
United States Attorney MacDonald also thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support and advocacy they have done on behalf of the victims of this sex trafficking organization .
Assistant United States Attorneys Melinda Williams , Laura Provinzino , and Craig Baune are prosecuting the case .
This case is filed as United States v. Michael Morris , et al.
, 17-cr-107 ( DWF/TNL ) and United States v. Sumalee Intarathong , et al.
, 16-cr-257 ( DWF/TNL ) .
Conspiracy to commit sex trafficking , 1 count Sex trafficking by use of force , fraud , and coercion , 1 count Conspiracy to commit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ count Conspiracy to engage in money laundering , 1 count Conspiracy to use a communication facility to promote prostitution , 1 count

MINNESOTA — Michael Morris, 66, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in operating a massive international sex trafficking organization that was responsible for coercing hundreds of Thai women to engage in commercial sex acts across the United States.
Following a six-week trial, on December 12, 2018, a federal jury convicted Morris and four other defendants for their roles in operating the sex trafficking enterprise. Thirty-one defendants pleaded guilty prior to the 2018 trial. To date, 29 defendants have been sentenced.
“Sex trafficking continues to be a repugnant local, national, and international crime that preys on vulnerable populations,” said United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald. “This case demonstrates the dedication and relentlessness of law enforcement across multiple jurisdictions to bring those who commit these crimes to justice.”
As proven at trial, the sex trafficking organization coerced hundreds of women from Bangkok, Thailand, to engage in commercial sex acts in various cities across the United States, including Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Houston, Dallas, Seattle, and Austin. The trafficking victims were forced to participate in the criminal scheme through misleading promises of a better life in the United States and the ability to provide money to their families in Thailand. Once in the United States, the victims were sent to houses of prostitution, including the three that MORRIS ran in southern California, where they were forced to have sex with strangers – every day –having sex with up to ten men a day. The victims were isolated from the outside world, and their families in Thailand were threatened.
As proven at trial, the organization also engaged in widespread visa fraud to facilitate the international transportation of the victims and engaged in rampant and sophisticated money laundering in order to promote and conceal illegal profits. During the extensive investigation, law enforcement traced tens of millions of dollars to the organization.
Multiple agencies assisted in this investigation over the past five years including: Homeland Security Investigations; the Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS; the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section; the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit; the St. Paul Police Department; the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force; the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office; the Cook County (Illinois) Sheriff’s Office; the State Department Diplomatic Security Service; and the International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center (IOC-2). United States Attorney MacDonald also thanks the Thai Community Development Center for the support and advocacy they have done on behalf of the victims of this sex trafficking organization.
Assistant United States Attorneys Melinda Williams, Laura Provinzino, and Craig Baune are prosecuting the case.
This case is filed as United States v. Michael Morris, et al., 17-cr-107 (DWF/TNL) and United States v. Sumalee Intarathong, et al., 16-cr-257 (DWF/TNL).
Defendant Information:
MICHAEL J. MORRIS, 66
a/k/a “Bill”
Seal Beach, Calif.
Convicted:
Conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, 1 count
Sex trafficking by use of force, fraud, and coercion, 1 count
Conspiracy to commit transportation to engage in prostitution, 1 count
Conspiracy to engage in money laundering, 1 count
Conspiracy to use a communication facility to promote prostitution, 1 count
Sentenced:
208 months in prison
5 years supervised release
$750,000 in restitution
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breaking911--2020-08-24--Woman Wanted in Connection With Hit-and-Run That Killed Child In Florida

**UPDATE : Police say they have spoken with Ahearn ’ s attorney and they no longer need to speak with @ @ @ @ @ BELOW : Police are urged members of the public to come forward to help find @ @ @ @ @ involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teen on a bicycle in Bal Harbour @ @ @ @ @ Luisa Fernanda Ahearn as one of the subjects involved .
Find out more details in @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Miami-Dade & The Florida Keys @ @ @ @ @

**UPDATE: Police say they have spoken with Ahearn’s attorney and they no longer need to speak with her.**
#UPDATE: Investigators have made contact with Ms. Ahearn’s attorney and are no longer searching for her. The vehicle still remains unfound. https://t.co/S5zGocqJMI — Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) August 24, 2020
ORIGINAL STORY BELOW: Police are urged members of the public to come forward to help find a woman they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teen on a bicycle in Bal Harbour Saturday.
Investigators have identified Luisa Fernanda Ahearn as one of the subjects involved. Find out more details in the video report below.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Miami-Dade & The Florida Keys Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
???? We are investigating a hit and run crash that resulted in the death of a 14 year-old bicyclist. Investigators have identified Luisa Fernanda Ahearn as one of the subjects involved. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact @CrimeStopper305 at 305-471-8477. pic.twitter.com/GELxy6WO6n — Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) August 24, 2020
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breaking911--2020-08-24--SHOCK VIDEO: Woman Attacks Lector During Mass At Cathedral In Philadelphia

A lector participating at mass was punched twice by an unidentified woman who the victim says was mumbling about ‘ @ @ @ @ @ following leads to find the suspect .

A lector participating at mass was punched twice by an unidentified woman who the victim says was mumbling about ‘respecting God.’ Police were following leads to find the suspect.
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breaking911--2020-08-24--National Guard Deployed To Kenosha After Riots, Curfew Imposed For Second Night

MADISON , Wis. — Gov .
Tony Evers today , at the request of local officials , authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support local law enforcement in Kenosha County to help protect critical infrastructure and assist in maintaining public safety and the ability of individuals to peacefully protest .
This comes after a violent riot Sunday night following the police shooting of Jacob Blake .
“ I know folks across our state will be making their voices heard in Kenosha and in communities across Wisconsin .
Every person should be able to express their anger and frustration by exercising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these calls to action without any fear of being unsafe , ” said Gov .
Evers .
“ This is a limited mobilization of the National Guard focused on supporting the needs of local first responders to protect critical infrastructure , such as utilities and fire stations , and to ensure Kenoshians are able to assemble safely.
” Pursuant to Section 321.39 ( 1 ) ( a ) of the Wisconsin Statutes , the governor ordered into state active duty members of the Wisconsin National Guard deemed necessary to support to local law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Any Guard members called to active duty may only be used to provide support to local law enforcement and to protect critical infrastructure and cultural institutions necessary for the well-being of the community , and to provide support to first responders such as the Kenosha Fire Department .
The National Guard may not be used to impede the ability of people to peacefully protest or impede the ability of the media to report on this situation .
“ Serving our fellow Wisconsin citizens and assisting civil authorities during times of need is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp , Wisconsin ’ s adjutant general .
“ Our Citizen Soldiers and Airmen are well-trained and prepared to assist in any way we can in an effort to preserve public safety .
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MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today, at the request of local officials, authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support local law enforcement in Kenosha County to help protect critical infrastructure and assist in maintaining public safety and the ability of individuals to peacefully protest. This comes after a violent riot Sunday night following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
“I know folks across our state will be making their voices heard in Kenosha and in communities across Wisconsin. Every person should be able to express their anger and frustration by exercising their First Amendment rights and report on these calls to action without any fear of being unsafe,” said Gov. Evers. “This is a limited mobilization of the National Guard focused on supporting the needs of local first responders to protect critical infrastructure, such as utilities and fire stations, and to ensure Kenoshians are able to assemble safely.”
Pursuant to Section 321.39(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the governor ordered into state active duty members of the Wisconsin National Guard deemed necessary to support to local law enforcement and first responders in Kenosha. Any Guard members called to active duty may only be used to provide support to local law enforcement and to protect critical infrastructure and cultural institutions necessary for the well-being of the community, and to provide support to first responders such as the Kenosha Fire Department. The National Guard may not be used to impede the ability of people to peacefully protest or impede the ability of the media to report on this situation.
“Serving our fellow Wisconsin citizens and assisting civil authorities during times of need is one of core missions in the National Guard,” said Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general. “Our Citizen Soldiers and Airmen are well-trained and prepared to assist in any way we can in an effort to preserve public safety.”
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breaking911--2020-08-24--Margaret Hunter Escapes Prison Sentence in Ex-Congressman’s Case

SAN DIEGO – Because of her quick admission of guilt and her substantial assistance in the corruption case against her husband , Margaret E. Hunter was sentenced in federal court today to eight months of punitive home detention to be served as part of three years of probation .
The sentencing of Hunter , wife of former Congressman Duncan D. Hunter , concludes the long-running scandal in which the couple used almost $ 250,000 in campaign funds as their personal bank account and spent lavishly for items as inconsequential as fast food , movie tickets and sneakers ; as trivial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Playdoh ; as mundane as groceries , dog food , and utilities ; and as self-indulgent as luxury hotels , overseas vacations , and plane tickets for themselves , their family members , and their pet rabbits , Eggburt and Cadbury .
U.S. District Judge Thomas Whelan noted Margaret Hunter ’ s “ remarkable cooperation ” in handing down the unusual sentence .
For the home detention portion of the sentence , he restricted all movement outside the home except for employment , education , religious services , mental health and substance abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banned her from seeking employment with fiduciary responsibility .
“ Margaret Hunter promptly accepted responsibility for her role in this campaign finance fraud , ” said Assistant U.S. Attorney David Leshner , chief of the Criminal Division at the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office .
“ Her sentence reflects her lesser culpability relative to her husband , the important part she played in securing her husband ’ s guilty plea , and her role in reinforcing the bedrock principle underlying our democracy that the politicians who write our laws do not stand above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Emily Allen and Mark Conover as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their tireless pursuit of justice in this case .
“ Public corruption is a mission priority for the FBI , ” said Omer Meisel , Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI San Diego Field Office .
“ We are dedicated to focusing our efforts , resources and expertise to these complex and sensitive investigations because public officials who use their position for private gain undermine the integrity of government and erode the public ’ s trust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Today ’ s sentencing marks the end of a four-year FBI investigation which resulted in felony convictions of former Congressman Duncan Hunter and his wife , Margaret Hunter , for lying and stealing from Hunters ’ constituents and undermining the public ’ s trust.
” In recommending punitive home detention , federal prosecutors contrasted Margaret Hunter ’ s case with that of her husband – who received an 11-month custodial sentence .
They noted that rather than admit guilt and resign his seat in April 2016 when his conduct was originally questioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the misconduct , and then to blame his wife for his own misdeeds .
After the latter tactic garnered almost universal condemnation , Duncan Hunter then began his relentless and unceasing attacks on the justice system in general , and the Department of Justice and the FBI in particular .
By contrast , government prosecutors noted that Margaret Hunter admitted her guilt early , quickly entered a guilty plea , and cooperated with the United States in its investigation into her husband ’ s criminal conduct .
According to the government ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she “ did much to establish that the rule of law triumphed over dangerous tropes that the Department of Justice was falsely targeting political figures.
” The sentencing recommendation also accounted for the fact that Margaret Hunter ’ s substantial cooperation came at a great cost to herself and her family .
The prosecution observed that her decision to cooperate against her husband ( the father of her three children ) was a wrenching and difficult one , which effectively pitted herself against the rest of the extended Hunter family .
The personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ psychological and emotional consequences , including a fractured marriage , intense public scrutiny , and the arduous of task of rebuilding her life as a single mother in a hostile family environment .

SAN DIEGO – Because of her quick admission of guilt and her substantial assistance in the corruption case against her husband, Margaret E. Hunter was sentenced in federal court today to eight months of punitive home detention to be served as part of three years of probation.
The sentencing of Hunter, wife of former Congressman Duncan D. Hunter, concludes the long-running scandal in which the couple used almost $250,000 in campaign funds as their personal bank account and spent lavishly for items as inconsequential as fast food, movie tickets and sneakers; as trivial as video games, Lego sets and Playdoh; as mundane as groceries, dog food, and utilities; and as self-indulgent as luxury hotels, overseas vacations, and plane tickets for themselves, their family members, and their pet rabbits, Eggburt and Cadbury.
U.S. District Judge Thomas Whelan noted Margaret Hunter’s “remarkable cooperation” in handing down the unusual sentence. For the home detention portion of the sentence, he restricted all movement outside the home except for employment, education, religious services, mental health and substance abuse counseling, and court proceedings. He banned her from seeking employment with fiduciary responsibility.
“Margaret Hunter promptly accepted responsibility for her role in this campaign finance fraud,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney David Leshner, chief of the Criminal Division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. “Her sentence reflects her lesser culpability relative to her husband, the important part she played in securing her husband’s guilty plea, and her role in reinforcing the bedrock principle underlying our democracy that the politicians who write our laws do not stand above them.” Leshner praised prosecutors Phil Halpern, Emily Allen and Mark Conover as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their tireless pursuit of justice in this case.
“Public corruption is a mission priority for the FBI,” said Omer Meisel, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI San Diego Field Office. “We are dedicated to focusing our efforts, resources and expertise to these complex and sensitive investigations because public officials who use their position for private gain undermine the integrity of government and erode the public’s trust in the very framework of our democracy. Today’s sentencing marks the end of a four-year FBI investigation which resulted in felony convictions of former Congressman Duncan Hunter and his wife, Margaret Hunter, for lying and stealing from Hunters’ constituents and undermining the public’s trust.”
In recommending punitive home detention, federal prosecutors contrasted Margaret Hunter’s case with that of her husband – who received an 11-month custodial sentence. They noted that rather than admit guilt and resign his seat in April 2016 when his conduct was originally questioned, Duncan Hunter initially sought to deny the misconduct, and then to blame his wife for his own misdeeds. After the latter tactic garnered almost universal condemnation, Duncan Hunter then began his relentless and unceasing attacks on the justice system in general, and the Department of Justice and the FBI in particular.
By contrast, government prosecutors noted that Margaret Hunter admitted her guilt early, quickly entered a guilty plea, and cooperated with the United States in its investigation into her husband’s criminal conduct. According to the government’s sentencing memo, in doing so, she “did much to establish that the rule of law triumphed over dangerous tropes that the Department of Justice was falsely targeting political figures.”
The sentencing recommendation also accounted for the fact that Margaret Hunter’s substantial cooperation came at a great cost to herself and her family. The prosecution observed that her decision to cooperate against her husband (the father of her three children) was a wrenching and difficult one, which effectively pitted herself against the rest of the extended Hunter family. The personal cost of this decision resulted in severe psychological and emotional consequences, including a fractured marriage, intense public scrutiny, and the arduous of task of rebuilding her life as a single mother in a hostile family environment.
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breaking911--2020-08-24--Texas Governor Mobilizes National Guard

Texas Governor Mobilizes National Guard

At the order of Governor Greg Abbott , more than 70 members with the Texas Army , Air National Guards , and Texas State Guard with the Texas Military Department ( TMD ) have been activated and are prepositioning throughout the state of Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura .
Additional personnel remain ready to respond in impacted areas as needed .
Multiple Texas Army National Guard ground transportation teams with high profile vehicles are currently moving to support local and state agencies .
Currently , UH-60 Blackhawks and UH-72 Lakota air crews have been alerted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assist with any emergency search and rescue or emergency evacuations .
Additionally , Texas State Guard service members stand ready to provide assistance with local shelter and logistical operations in the affected counties .
“ As Tropical Storms Marco and Laura approach Texas , the state is mobilizing the Texas National Guard to assist local , state , and federal officials in response to these storms , ” said Governor Abbott .
“ As the situation develops , it is imperative that Texans who live on the Gulf Coast and in Southeast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and heed warnings from local officials .
Property and belongings can be restored , but lives can not .
I call on all Texans who may be in harm ’ s way to put their safety and their family ’ s lives above all else and adhere to the guidance and warnings from emergency management officials.
” “ Storm season is always full of surprises for Texas and for our fellow states on the Gulf of Mexico , as seen in this instance by these two storms being in the Gulf simultaneously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris .
“ We are pre-positioned to assist Texans in need , and to mobilize in support of our neighbors if requested.
” TMD has trained for rescue operations in a COVID-19 environment has strategically placed personal protective equipment ( PPE ) with aviation assets around Texas .
TMD will continue to work with local and state agencies by providing additional personnel and equipment as needed .

At the order of Governor Greg Abbott, more than 70 members with the Texas Army, Air National Guards, and Texas State Guard with the Texas Military Department (TMD) have been activated and are prepositioning throughout the state of Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. Additional personnel remain ready to respond in impacted areas as needed.
Multiple Texas Army National Guard ground transportation teams with high profile vehicles are currently moving to support local and state agencies. Currently, UH-60 Blackhawks and UH-72 Lakota air crews have been alerted at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and San Antonio to assist with any emergency search and rescue or emergency evacuations. Additionally, Texas State Guard service members stand ready to provide assistance with local shelter and logistical operations in the affected counties.
“As Tropical Storms Marco and Laura approach Texas, the state is mobilizing the Texas National Guard to assist local, state, and federal officials in response to these storms,” said Governor Abbott. “As the situation develops, it is imperative that Texans who live on the Gulf Coast and in Southeast Texas pay close attention to weather alerts and heed warnings from local officials. Property and belongings can be restored, but lives cannot. I call on all Texans who may be in harm’s way to put their safety and their family’s lives above all else and adhere to the guidance and warnings from emergency management officials.”
“Storm season is always full of surprises for Texas and for our fellow states on the Gulf of Mexico, as seen in this instance by these two storms being in the Gulf simultaneously,” said the Adjutant General of Texas, Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris. “We are pre-positioned to assist Texans in need, and to mobilize in support of our neighbors if requested.”
TMD has trained for rescue operations in a COVID-19 environment has strategically placed personal protective equipment (PPE) with aviation assets around Texas. TMD will continue to work with local and state agencies by providing additional personnel and equipment as needed.
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breaking911--2020-08-24--28-Year-Old U.S. Woman Busted at Mexican Border With Huge Haul of Meth

SALTON CITY , Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 Checkpoint seized methamphetamine hidden @ @ @ @ @ morning .
The incident occurred at approximately 7:44 a.m. , when a woman driving a @ @ @ @ @ checkpoint .
A Border Patrol K-9 detection team alerted to the vehicle in the primary @ @ @ @ @ the vehicle to enter the secondary inspection area for further investigation .
While in secondary @ @ @ @ @ bundles wrapped in black electrical tape hidden inside of the vehicle ’ s floorboards , @ @ @ @ @ .
The white crystalline substance inside the packages tested positive for the characteristics of methamphetamine @ @ @ @ @ the methamphetamine was approximately 148.61 pounds with an estimated value of $ 334,372 .
The @ @ @ @ @ States citizen was placed under arrest and escorted to the detention area for further processing @ @ @ @ @ vehicle , and methamphetamine were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration .

SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 Checkpoint seized methamphetamine hidden inside of a vehicle Sunday morning.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:44 a.m., when a woman driving a black Nissan Versa approached the checkpoint. A Border Patrol K-9 detection team alerted to the vehicle in the primary inspection lane. Agents directed the vehicle to enter the secondary inspection area for further investigation.
While in secondary inspection, agents discovered 60 bundles wrapped in black electrical tape hidden inside of the vehicle’s floorboards, back seat and rocker panels. The white crystalline substance inside the packages tested positive for the characteristics of methamphetamine. The total weight of the methamphetamine was approximately 148.61 pounds with an estimated value of $334,372.
The driver, a 28-year-old United States citizen was placed under arrest and escorted to the detention area for further processing.
The woman, the vehicle, and methamphetamine were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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breaking911--2020-08-25--US & China Agree To ‘Push Forward’ With Phase One Trade Agreement

Statement on Call Between the United States and China From U.S. Trade Representatives : Washington , DC – Ambassador Lighthizer @ @ @ @ @ a regularly scheduled call this evening with China ’ s Vice Premier Liu Hu to @ @ @ @ @ Phase One Agreement between the United States and China .
The parties addressed steps that @ @ @ @ @ structural changes called for by the Agreement that will ensure greater protection for intellectual property @ @ @ @ @ American companies in the areas of financial services and agriculture , and eliminate forced technology @ @ @ @ @ discussed the significant increases in purchases of U.S. products by China as well as future @ @ @ @ @ agreement .
Both sides see progress and are committed to taking the steps necessary to @ @ @ @ @ agreement .

Statement on Call Between the United States and China From U.S. Trade Representatives:
Washington, DC – Ambassador Lighthizer and Secretary Mnuchin participated in a regularly scheduled call this evening with China’s Vice Premier Liu Hu to discuss implementation of the historic Phase One Agreement between the United States and China. The parties addressed steps that China has taken to effectuate structural changes called for by the Agreement that will ensure greater protection for intellectual property rights, remove impediments to American companies in the areas of financial services and agriculture, and eliminate forced technology transfer. The parties also discussed the significant increases in purchases of U.S. products by China as well as future actions needed to implement the agreement. Both sides see progress and are committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure the success of the agreement.
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breaking911--2020-08-27--NHL Postpones Games Following The Shooting Of Jacob Blake

National Hockey League games scheduled for Thursday night and Friday night have been postponed in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha , Wisconsin .
The news comes after other major sports leagues have postponed or canceled games—and even practices in protest .
Statement from the National Hockey League Players ’ Association and National Hockey League : After much discussion , NHL Players believe that the best course of action would be to take a step back and not play tonight ’ s and tomorrow ’ s games as scheduled .
The NHL supports the Players ’ decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday and adjust the remainder of the Second Round schedule accordingly .
Black and Brown communities continue to face real , painful experiences .
The NHL and NHLPA recognize that much work remains to be done before we can play an appropriate role in a discussion centered on diversity , inclusion and social justice .
We understand that the tragedies involving Jacob Blake , George Floyd , Breonna Taylor and others require us to recognize this moment .
We pledge to work to use our sport to influence positive change in society .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ working to foster more inclusive and welcoming environments within our arenas , offices and beyond .

National Hockey League games scheduled for Thursday night and Friday night have been postponed in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The news comes after other major sports leagues have postponed or canceled games—and even practices in protest.
Statement from the National Hockey League Players’ Association and National Hockey League:
After much discussion, NHL Players believe that the best course of action would be to take a step back and not play tonight’s and tomorrow’s games as scheduled. The NHL supports the Players’ decision and will reschedule those four games beginning Saturday and adjust the remainder of the Second Round schedule accordingly.
Black and Brown communities continue to face real, painful experiences. The NHL and NHLPA recognize that much work remains to be done before we can play an appropriate role in a discussion centered on diversity, inclusion and social justice.
We understand that the tragedies involving Jacob Blake, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others require us to recognize this moment. We pledge to work to use our sport to influence positive change in society.
The NHLPA and NHL are committed to working to foster more inclusive and welcoming environments within our arenas, offices and beyond.
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