breaking911--2020-09-10--Texas Man Sentenced for ‘Beaumont Bombings’ Following Deadly Austin Blasts

BEAUMONT , Texas – A 42-year-old Beaumont , Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for a bombing incident in the Eastern District of Texas , announced U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox today .
In October 2019 , Jonathan Matthew Torres was found guilty at trial of using an explosive device to cause property damage and possession of an unregistered destructive device .
Torres was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield on Sep. 8 , 2020 .
“ In the wake of the Austin bombings , Torres preyed upon Beaumont with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox .
“ Our federal , state , and local law enforcement partners took heroic action , reassuring the Beaumont community and using cutting-edge investigative techniques to ensure public safety.
” “ For several weeks , Jonathan Matthew Torres created fear , panic and insecurity for Beaumont residents , ” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Perrye K. Turner .
“ Having just experienced the destruction and loss of life carried out by the Austin package bomber the month prior , we were determined to not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragedy .
Through the nonstop work of FBI agents , intelligence analysts , and our partners at the Beaumont Police Department , ATF , US Postal Inspection Service , and DPS , this individual was finally identified , arrested and will now serve his time in prison.
” “ Combining resources with our federal and state counterparts to solve cases involving the criminal misuse of explosives to keep our communities safe , remains one of ATF ’ s top priorities , ” said ATF Special Agent in Charge Fred Milanowski .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26 , 2018 , federal agents discovered what appeared to be a homemade destructive device inside a U.S .
Postal Service priority mail service box at a Starbucks on Dowlen Road in Beaumont .
Shortly after discovering the device , the Beaumont Police department began receiving cryptic postcards referencing the bombing .
One of those postcards read “ DO YOU WANT BMT TO BECOME ANOTHER AUSTIN .
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” This postcard appeared to reference serial bombings that occurred approximately a month prior , in Austin , Texas .
During the course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bombs exploded killing two people and injuring another five .
In the light of Torres ’ reference to Austin , and the potential danger to the Beaumont community , federal law enforcement agencies dispatched dozens of agents and other personnel from around the country to assist the Beaumont Police Department and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation .
During the course of the investigation , the law enforcement partners deployed advanced investigative tools and tactics , including state-of-the-art forensic analysis to develop possible suspects in the case .
In the midst of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 , an explosion occurred at St. Stephen ’ s Episcopal Church on Delaware Street in Beaumont .
The explosion caused damage to St. Stephen ’ s administration building ; fortunately , there were no injuries .
After the St. Stephen ’ s bombing , law enforcement partners conducted a forensic analysis of the two devices and other evidence collected during the course of the investigation , resulting in the identification of Torres as a potential suspect .
On May 24 , 2018 , agents executed a search warrant at Torres ’ residence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street in Beaumont , Texas .
Inside the residence , investigators recovered multiple containers of the same type of explosive material used in both previously discussed devices ; postal boxes similar to the boxes used in the aforementioned devices ; a receipt for the purchase of the type of string used in the device found at Starbucks ; zip-ties similar to the type used in the device found at Starbucks ; packing tape similar to the type used in the device found at Starbucks ; and other components consistent with the destructive devices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 6 , 2018 .
This case was investigated by the Beaumont Police Department , Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives , Federal Bureau of Investigation , U.S .
Postal Inspection Service , and the Texas Department of Public Safety .
This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S .
Attorneys Russell James and Christopher T. Tortorice .

BEAUMONT, Texas – A 42-year-old Beaumont, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for a bombing incident in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox today.
In October 2019, Jonathan Matthew Torres was found guilty at trial of using an explosive device to cause property damage and possession of an unregistered destructive device. Torres was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield on Sep. 8, 2020.
“In the wake of the Austin bombings, Torres preyed upon Beaumont with his own explosives and a series of threats,” said U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox. “Our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners took heroic action, reassuring the Beaumont community and using cutting-edge investigative techniques to ensure public safety.”
“For several weeks, Jonathan Matthew Torres created fear, panic and insecurity for Beaumont residents,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Perrye K. Turner. “Having just experienced the destruction and loss of life carried out by the Austin package bomber the month prior, we were determined to not let the Beaumont community suffer a similar tragedy. Through the nonstop work of FBI agents, intelligence analysts, and our partners at the Beaumont Police Department, ATF, US Postal Inspection Service, and DPS, this individual was finally identified, arrested and will now serve his time in prison.”
“Combining resources with our federal and state counterparts to solve cases involving the criminal misuse of explosives to keep our communities safe, remains one of ATF’s top priorities,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge Fred Milanowski.
According to information presented in court, on April 26, 2018, federal agents discovered what appeared to be a homemade destructive device inside a U.S. Postal Service priority mail service box at a Starbucks on Dowlen Road in Beaumont. Shortly after discovering the device, the Beaumont Police department began receiving cryptic postcards referencing the bombing. One of those postcards read “DO YOU WANT BMT TO BECOME ANOTHER AUSTIN . . . .” This postcard appeared to reference serial bombings that occurred approximately a month prior, in Austin, Texas. During the course of those Austin bombings, five package bombs exploded killing two people and injuring another five. In the light of Torres’ reference to Austin, and the potential danger to the Beaumont community, federal law enforcement agencies dispatched dozens of agents and other personnel from around the country to assist the Beaumont Police Department and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation. During the course of the investigation, the law enforcement partners deployed advanced investigative tools and tactics, including state-of-the-art forensic analysis to develop possible suspects in the case.
In the midst of the investigation, on May 10, 2018, an explosion occurred at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Delaware Street in Beaumont. The explosion caused damage to St. Stephen’s administration building; fortunately, there were no injuries. After the St. Stephen’s bombing, law enforcement partners conducted a forensic analysis of the two devices and other evidence collected during the course of the investigation, resulting in the identification of Torres as a potential suspect. On May 24, 2018, agents executed a search warrant at Torres’ residence in the 4400 block of El Paso Street in Beaumont, Texas. Inside the residence, investigators recovered multiple containers of the same type of explosive material used in both previously discussed devices; postal boxes similar to the boxes used in the aforementioned devices; a receipt for the purchase of the type of string used in the device found at Starbucks; zip-ties similar to the type used in the device found at Starbucks; packing tape similar to the type used in the device found at Starbucks; and other components consistent with the destructive devices. Agents arrested Torres without incident, and he was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 6, 2018.
This case was investigated by the Beaumont Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Russell James and Christopher T. Tortorice.
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breaking911--2020-09-10--HVAC Contractor Uses Mirrors to Spy on Girls in Middle School Bathroom, Police Say

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP , NJ — On Wednesday , the staff from the Glen Landing Middle School in Gloucester Township discovered mirrors had been installed on the interior doors of the stalls in one of the girl ’ s bathrooms .
Staff became suspicious that someone was peering through an air conditioning vent located overtop of the bathroom stalls .
School staff immediately contacted the Gloucester Township Police Department and an arrest was made .
Gregory Mahley , 51 , of West Deptford , was charged with one count of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child ( Manufacturing of Child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Invasion of Privacy , and one count of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child ( Possession of Child Pornography ) .
Mahley was an eight-year employee of Multi-Temp Mechanical , Inc. , located in Westville .
The company was contracted by the Gloucester Township Board of Education to perform Heating-Ventilation-Air Conditioning services at the school .
Immediately after becoming aware of this incident , Gloucester Township Board of Education officials ordered a full inspection of all schools and facilities that Mahley may have had access to .
As of this time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Multi-Temp Mechanical , Inc. has been cooperating with the investigation .
The company performs non-residential , commercial HVAC services only .
Detectives are continuing to contact other businesses and governmental entities for whom Mahley may have worked .

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — On Wednesday, the staff from the Glen Landing Middle School in Gloucester Township discovered mirrors had been installed on the interior doors of the stalls in one of the girl’s bathrooms. Staff became suspicious that someone was peering through an air conditioning vent located overtop of the bathroom stalls. School staff immediately contacted the Gloucester Township Police Department and an arrest was made. Gregory Mahley, 51, of West Deptford, was charged with one count of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Manufacturing of Child Pornography), one count of third-degree Invasion of Privacy, and one count of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Possession of Child Pornography).
Mahley was an eight-year employee of Multi-Temp Mechanical, Inc., located in Westville. The company was contracted by the Gloucester Township Board of Education to perform Heating-Ventilation-Air Conditioning services at the school.
Immediately after becoming aware of this incident, Gloucester Township Board of Education officials ordered a full inspection of all schools and facilities that Mahley may have had access to. As of this time, no other suspicious activities have been uncovered.
Multi-Temp Mechanical, Inc. has been cooperating with the investigation. The company performs non-residential, commercial HVAC services only. Detectives are continuing to contact other businesses and governmental entities for whom Mahley may have worked.
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breaking911--2020-09-10--Portland, Ore., Mayor Bans Police Use Of Tear Gas

Today , Mayor Wheeler issued a directive to the Portland Police Bureau ( PPB ) , directing the PPB to end the use of CS gas for crowd control .
It ’ s time for everyone to reduce the violence in our community .
We all want change .
We all have the opportunity and obligation to create change .
We all want to focus on the fundamental issue at hand – justice for Black people and all people of color .
That ’ s why , as Police Commissioner , effective immediately and until further notice , I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of CS gas for crowd control .
I commend the work that the Oregon State Legislature and Joint Committee on Transparent Policing and Use of Force Reform have done to date to convene experts to evaluate the use of gas and what safer alternatives may exist that prevent the need for greater force .
I commit the City of Portland to full participation in these reforms and encourage the Legislature to take up this issue as soon as possible .
During the last hundred days Portland , Multnomah County and State Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a threat to life safety .
We need something different .
We need it now .
Arson , vandalism , and violence are not going to drive change in this community .
I expect the police to arrest people who engage in criminal acts .
I expect the District Attorney to prosecute those who commit criminal acts .
And I expect the rest of the criminal justice system to hold those individuals accountable .
We must stand together as a community against violence and for progress .
I call on everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence .
I ’ m acting .
It ’ s time for others to join me .

Today, Mayor Wheeler issued a directive to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), directing the PPB to end the use of CS gas for crowd control.
It’s time for everyone to reduce the violence in our community. We all want change. We all have the opportunity and obligation to create change. We all want to focus on the fundamental issue at hand – justice for Black people and all people of color.
That’s why, as Police Commissioner, effective immediately and until further notice, I am directing the Portland Police to end the use of CS gas for crowd control.
I commend the work that the Oregon State Legislature and Joint Committee on Transparent Policing and Use of Force Reform have done to date to convene experts to evaluate the use of gas and what safer alternatives may exist that prevent the need for greater force. I commit the City of Portland to full participation in these reforms and encourage the Legislature to take up this issue as soon as possible.
During the last hundred days Portland, Multnomah County and State Police have all relied on CS gas where there is a threat to life safety. We need something different. We need it now.
Arson, vandalism, and violence are not going to drive change in this community. I expect the police to arrest people who engage in criminal acts. I expect the District Attorney to prosecute those who commit criminal acts. And I expect the rest of the criminal justice system to hold those individuals accountable. We must stand together as a community against violence and for progress.
I call on everyone to step up and tamp down the violence. I’m acting. It’s time for others to join me.
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breaking911--2020-09-10--NFL Star Arrested, Charged For Alleged Role In $24M COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme

A National Football League ( NFL ) player has been charged for his alleged participation in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $ 24 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration ( SBA ) under the Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security ( CARES ) Act .
NFL wide receiver Josh Bellamy , 31 , of St. Petersburg , Florida , a player in the NFL , was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Florida with wire fraud , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wire fraud and bank fraud .
Bellamy was arrested this morning and cut by the New York Jets just two days ago .
The complaint alleges that Bellamy conspired with others to obtain millions of dollars in fraudulent PPP loans .
Early in the scheme , Phillip J. Augustin allegedly obtained a fraudulent PPP loan for his talent management company using falsified documents .
After submitting that application , Augustin then began to work with other co-conspirators , including Bellamy , on a scheme to submit numerous fraudulent PPP loan applications for confederate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kickbacks for obtaining the forgivable loans for them .
Bellamy is alleged to have obtained a PPP loan of $ 1,246,565 for his own company , Drip Entertainment LLC .
Bellamy allegedly purchased over $ 104,000 in luxury goods using proceeds of his PPP loan , including purchases at Dior , Gucci , and jewelers .
He is also alleged to have spent approximately $ 62,774 in PPP loan proceeds at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino , and to have withdrawn over $ 302,000 .
Bellamy also allegedly sought PPP loans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close associates .
The complaint alleges that the scheme involved the preparation of at least 90 fraudulent applications , most of which were submitted .
Augustin , Bellamy , and other conspirators in the scheme are alleged to have applied for PPP loans that are together worth more than $ 24 million dollars .
Many of those loan applications were approved and funded by financial institutions , paying out at least $ 17.4 million .
The other 10 defendants allegedly involved in this scheme whose complaints were previously unsealed are the following : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miami Gardens , Florida , was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on Sept. 3 , 2020 , in the Southern District of Florida , with wire fraud , bank fraud , and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud ; • Damion O. Mckenzie , 38 , of Miami Gardens , Florida , was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on Aug. 3 , 2020 , in the Southern District of Florida with wire fraud , bank fraud , and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Miramar , Florida , was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on Aug. 3 , 2020 , in the Southern District of Florida with wire fraud , bank fraud , and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud ; • Keyaira Bostic , 31 , of Pembroke Pines , Florida , was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on Aug. 3 , 2020 , in the Southern District of Florida with wire fraud , bank fraud , and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud ; • Phillip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Springs , Florida , was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on July 28 , 2020 , in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud , bank fraud , conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud , and obstruction ; • Wyleia Nashon Williams , 44 , of Ft. Lauderdale , Florida , was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on July 28 , 2020 , in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud , bank fraud , and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Hollywood , Florida , was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on June 24 , 2020 , in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud , bank fraud , and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud ; • Ross Charno , 46 , of Ft. Lauderdale , Florida , was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on June 24 , 2020 , in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud , bank fraud , and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud ; • Deon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ohio , was charged in a federal complaint filed on June 8 , 2020 , in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud ; and • Abdul-Azeem Levy , 22 , of Cleveland , Ohio was charged in a federal complaint filed on June 8 , 2020 , in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud .
The CARES Act is a federal law enacted on March 29 , 2020 , designed to provide emergency financial assistance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic .
One source of relief provided by the CARES Act was the authorization of up to $ 349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses for job retention and certain other expenses , through the PPP .
In April 2020 , Congress authorized over $ 300 billion in additional PPP funding .
The PPP allows qualifying small businesses and other organizations to receive loans with a maturity of two years and an interest rate of one percent .
PPP loan proceeds must be used by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mortgages , rent , and utilities .
The PPP allows the interest and principal to be entirely forgiven if the business spends the loan proceeds on these expense items within a designated period of time after receiving the proceeds and uses a certain amount of the PPP loan proceeds on payroll expenses .

A National Football League (NFL) player has been charged for his alleged participation in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $24 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
NFL wide receiver Josh Bellamy, 31, of St. Petersburg, Florida, a player in the NFL, was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Florida with wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud. Bellamy was arrested this morning and cut by the New York Jets just two days ago.
The complaint alleges that Bellamy conspired with others to obtain millions of dollars in fraudulent PPP loans. Early in the scheme, Phillip J. Augustin allegedly obtained a fraudulent PPP loan for his talent management company using falsified documents. After submitting that application, Augustin then began to work with other co-conspirators, including Bellamy, on a scheme to submit numerous fraudulent PPP loan applications for confederate loan applicants, in order to receive kickbacks for obtaining the forgivable loans for them.
Bellamy is alleged to have obtained a PPP loan of $1,246,565 for his own company, Drip Entertainment LLC. Bellamy allegedly purchased over $104,000 in luxury goods using proceeds of his PPP loan, including purchases at Dior, Gucci, and jewelers. He is also alleged to have spent approximately $62,774 in PPP loan proceeds at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and to have withdrawn over $302,000. Bellamy also allegedly sought PPP loans on behalf of his family members and close associates.
The complaint alleges that the scheme involved the preparation of at least 90 fraudulent applications, most of which were submitted. Augustin, Bellamy, and other conspirators in the scheme are alleged to have applied for PPP loans that are together worth more than $24 million dollars. Many of those loan applications were approved and funded by financial institutions, paying out at least $17.4 million.
The other 10 defendants allegedly involved in this scheme whose complaints were previously unsealed are the following:
Tiara Walker, 37, of Miami Gardens, Florida, was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on Sept. 3, 2020, in the Southern District of Florida, with wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud;
Damion O. Mckenzie, 38, of Miami Gardens, Florida, was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on Aug. 3, 2020, in the Southern District of Florida with wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud;
Andre M. Clark, 46, of Miramar, Florida, was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on Aug. 3, 2020, in the Southern District of Florida with wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud;
Keyaira Bostic, 31, of Pembroke Pines, Florida, was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on Aug. 3, 2020, in the Southern District of Florida with wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud;
Phillip J. Augustin, 51, of Coral Springs, Florida, was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on July 28, 2020, in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, and obstruction;
Wyleia Nashon Williams, 44, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on July 28, 2020, in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud;
James R. Stote, 54, of Hollywood, Florida, was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on June 24, 2020, in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud;
Ross Charno, 46, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was charged in a federal criminal complaint filed on June 24, 2020, in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud;
Deon D. Levy, 50, of Bedford, Ohio, was charged in a federal complaint filed on June 8, 2020, in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud; and
Abdul-Azeem Levy, 22, of Cleveland, Ohio was charged in a federal complaint filed on June 8, 2020, in the Northern District of Ohio with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
The CARES Act is a federal law enacted on March 29, 2020, designed to provide emergency financial assistance to the millions of Americans who are suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One source of relief provided by the CARES Act was the authorization of up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses for job retention and certain other expenses, through the PPP. In April 2020, Congress authorized over $300 billion in additional PPP funding.
The PPP allows qualifying small businesses and other organizations to receive loans with a maturity of two years and an interest rate of one percent. PPP loan proceeds must be used by businesses on payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. The PPP allows the interest and principal to be entirely forgiven if the business spends the loan proceeds on these expense items within a designated period of time after receiving the proceeds and uses a certain amount of the PPP loan proceeds on payroll expenses.
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breaking911--2020-09-10--LIVE: President Trump News Conference

LIVE: President Trump News Conference

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a news conference at 3:00pm ET on September 10 , 2020 at the @ @ @

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a news conference at 3:00pm ET on September 10, 2020 at the White House.
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breaking911--2020-09-10--‘Operation Crystal Shield’ Cracks Down On ‘Ruthless’ Meth Cartels

919 pounds of methamphetamine seized by DEA before reaching the streets of West Texas and New Mexico WASHINGTON – Today , Attorney General William P. Barr and Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea announced the results of Operation Crystal Shield , DEA ’ s six-month-long effort targeting the command and control elements of Mexican cartels that operate major methamphetamine “ transportation hubs ” in the United States .
At a press conference in Phoenix , Arizona , Attorney General Barr and Acting Administrator Shea announced that in just six months , Operation Crystal Shield generated a total of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly 1,840 arrests and the seizure of more than 28,560 pounds of methamphetamine , $ 43.3 million in drug proceeds , and 284 firearms .
In the DEA El Paso Division alone , which covers West Texas and New Mexico , DEA conducted 101 investigations , made 176 arrests , and seized 919 pounds of methamphetamine , $ 1,165,777 in drug proceeds , and 19 firearms .
“ In the months leading up to the launch of Operation Crystal Shield , communities across the United States experienced a surge of methamphetamine , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The COVID pandemic locked down many communities and impacted legitimate businesses , but the drug trade continued .
Under difficult conditions , DEA – along with our federal , state , and local partners – never stopped working as we helped stem the flow of methamphetamine onto our streets , even as violent drug traffickers sought new ways to smuggle it into the United States .
The success of Operation Crystal Shield reflects the devotion of DEA and our partners to protect our communities from the scourge of drug trafficking and violent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abuse destroys lives and seriously affects the quality of life in communities where it takes hold , ” said Kyle W. Williamson , Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration ’ s El Paso Division .
“ By disrupting distribution networks , seizing their profits and putting dealers behind bars , DEA and its law enforcement partners are keeping dangerous drugs like methamphetamine off the streets and making communities safer.
” DEA launched Operation Crystal Shield on February 20 , after identifying nine major methamphetamine trafficking hubs : Atlanta , Dallas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angeles , New Orleans , Phoenix , San Diego and St. Louis .
Together these nine cities accounted for more than 75 percent of methamphetamine seized by DEA in 2019 .
Under this operation , DEA directed enforcement resources to these cities where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then distributed across the country .
Operation Crystal Shield leveraged existing DEA initiatives that target major drug trafficking networks , including the Mexican cartels that are responsible for the overwhelming majority of methamphetamine trafficked into and within the United States .
From FY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seizures of methamphetamine increased 127 percent from 49,507 pounds to 112,146 pounds .
During the same timeframe , the number of DEA arrests related to methamphetamine increased by nearly 20 percent .

919 pounds of methamphetamine seized by DEA before reaching the streets of West Texas and New Mexico
WASHINGTON – Today, Attorney General William P. Barr and Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea announced the results of Operation Crystal Shield, DEA’s six-month-long effort targeting the command and control elements of Mexican cartels that operate major methamphetamine “transportation hubs” in the United States.
At a press conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Attorney General Barr and Acting Administrator Shea announced that in just six months, Operation Crystal Shield generated a total of more than 750 investigations, resulting in nearly 1,840 arrests and the seizure of more than 28,560 pounds of methamphetamine, $43.3 million in drug proceeds, and 284 firearms.
Attorney General Barr announces the results of Operation Crystal Shield in Phoenix. According to officials, the drugs in this room, which were manufactured in Mexico and smuggled to the U.S., could kill millions of Americans. 28,560 lbs of meth seized. @townhallcom pic.twitter.com/3AVMmni73g — Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) September 10, 2020
In the DEA El Paso Division alone, which covers West Texas and New Mexico, DEA conducted 101 investigations, made 176 arrests, and seized 919 pounds of methamphetamine, $ 1,165,777 in drug proceeds, and 19 firearms.
“In the months leading up to the launch of Operation Crystal Shield, communities across the United States experienced a surge of methamphetamine,” said Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea. “The COVID pandemic locked down many communities and impacted legitimate businesses, but the drug trade continued. Under difficult conditions, DEA – along with our federal, state, and local partners – never stopped working as we helped stem the flow of methamphetamine onto our streets, even as violent drug traffickers sought new ways to smuggle it into the United States. The success of Operation Crystal Shield reflects the devotion of DEA and our partners to protect our communities from the scourge of drug trafficking and violent crime under any circumstances.”
“Methamphetamine abuse destroys lives and seriously affects the quality of life in communities where it takes hold,” said Kyle W. Williamson, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division. “By disrupting distribution networks, seizing their profits and putting dealers behind bars, DEA and its law enforcement partners are keeping dangerous drugs like methamphetamine off the streets and making communities safer.”
DEA launched Operation Crystal Shield on February 20, after identifying nine major methamphetamine trafficking hubs: Atlanta, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Phoenix, San Diego and St. Louis. Together these nine cities accounted for more than 75 percent of methamphetamine seized by DEA in 2019. Under this operation, DEA directed enforcement resources to these cities where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then distributed across the country.
Operation Crystal Shield leveraged existing DEA initiatives that target major drug trafficking networks, including the Mexican cartels that are responsible for the overwhelming majority of methamphetamine trafficked into and within the United States. From FY 2017 to FY 2019, DEA domestic seizures of methamphetamine increased 127 percent from 49,507 pounds to 112,146 pounds. During the same timeframe, the number of DEA arrests related to methamphetamine increased by nearly 20 percent.
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breaking911--2020-09-10--Synthetic ‘Spice’ Kingpins Get 2-Decade Sentences in Las Vegas

Two defendants were sentenced Wednesday to 20 years each in federal prison for crimes committed in connection with the manufacture of synthetic cannabinoid products ( commonly referred to as “ spice ” ) , operating a continuing criminal enterprise , manufacturing and distributing controlled substance analogues , wire fraud , mail fraud , money laundering , maintaining a drug premises , and possession of a listed chemical with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance .
On July 3 , 2019 , following a ten-day federal jury trial in Las Vegas , Nevada , Charles Burton Ritchie , 49 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Benjamin Galecki , 46 , of Pensacola , Florida , were found guilty of 24 counts , including operating a continuing criminal enterprise , manufacturing and possessing with the intent to distribute controlled substance analogues , and money laundering , among other related charges .
“ Charles Burton Ritchie and Benjamin Galecki operated a nationwide criminal enterprise , selling dangerous drugs worth millions of dollars that contained illegal ingredients imported from China , ” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice Department ’ s Criminal Division .
“ These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to aggressively pursuing criminals who seek to circumvent U.S. drug laws by selling dangerous drugs that threaten the health of our communities across the nation.
” “ Our office appreciates the opportunity to work closely with our law enforcement partners and the national Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces to dismantle this illegal drug-manufacturing operation , ” said U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich of the District of Nevada .
“ Our joint efforts have helped curb the flow of spice into communities across the country.
” “ Working collaboratively with our justice partners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other toxic cannabinoid products helps save lives , ” said Assistant Special Agent in Charge Dan Neill of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ’ s Las Vegas Field Office .
“ Disrupting this organization sends a clear message that we will not tolerate those who prey on our communities to further their criminal activity.
” “ Ritchie and Galecki benefited greatly at the detriment of our community and others by putting illegal drugs on the streets and profiting from it , ” said Special Agent in Charge Tara Sullivan , IRS Criminal Investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to serve on the side of justice to clean up the streets.
” According to court documents and evidence presented during trial , from March 21 to July 25 , 2012 , Ritchie and Galecki owned and managed Zencense Incenseworks , a company that ( a ) manufactured smokable synthetic cannabinoid products and ( b ) marketed and sold them as “ potpourri , ” “ incense , ” or “ aromatherapy.
” Ritchie and Galecki rented a warehouse in Las Vegas for the sole purpose of manufacturing these synthetic products , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controlled substance analogue .
At the Las Vegas warehouse , a Zencense employee would mix XLR-11 with acetone and liquid flavoring , and then apply the chemical mixture to dried plant material .
Next , the employee would mail the compounded mixture to Ritchie and Galecki in Pensacola , Florida , where other workers would place the spice into small retail bags .
The defendants sold their products — with suggestive brand names such as “ Bizarro , ” “ Orgazmo , ” “ Headhunter , ” and “ Defcon 5 Total Annihilation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States .
From June 1 to July 25 , 2012 , Ritchie and Galecki were responsible for manufacturing and distributing approximately 4,000 pounds of spice , and they made approximately $ 1.61 million selling XLR-11 spice manufactured in Nevada .
In two separate cases that were transferred to the District of Nevada , the defendants were each sentenced for money laundering and unlawful monetary transactions .
Ritchie received nine years in federal prison for charges brought in the Southern District of Alabama and nine years in federal prison for charges brought in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received eight years in federal prison for charges brought in the Southern District of Alabama and eight years in federal prison for charges brought in the Eastern District of Virginia .
All sentences will run concurrent to each other .
Additionally , the defendants were ordered to forfeit approximately $ 2.5 million as a result of their illegal enterprise in the District of Nevada .
This case was investigated by the IRS-Criminal Investigation , the DEA , and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department .
Trial Attorneys Cole Radovich and Acting Assistant Deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section and Assistant U.S .
Attorneys James Keller and Daniel Hollingsworth of the District of Nevada prosecuted the case .
Assistant U.S. Attorney Deborah Griffin of the Southern District of Alabama and Assistant U.S .
Attorneys Eric Hurt and Kevin Hudson of the Eastern District of Virginia prosecuted the separate cases that were transferred to the District of Nevada .

Two defendants were sentenced Wednesday to 20 years each in federal prison for crimes committed in connection with the manufacture of synthetic cannabinoid products (commonly referred to as “spice”), operating a continuing criminal enterprise, manufacturing and distributing controlled substance analogues, wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, maintaining a drug premises, and possession of a listed chemical with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance.
On July 3, 2019, following a ten-day federal jury trial in Las Vegas, Nevada, Charles Burton Ritchie, 49, of Park City, Utah, and Benjamin Galecki, 46, of Pensacola, Florida, were found guilty of 24 counts, including operating a continuing criminal enterprise, manufacturing and possessing with the intent to distribute controlled substance analogues, and money laundering, among other related charges.
“Charles Burton Ritchie and Benjamin Galecki operated a nationwide criminal enterprise, selling dangerous drugs worth millions of dollars that contained illegal ingredients imported from China,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “These sentences demonstrate the department’s commitment to aggressively pursuing criminals who seek to circumvent U.S. drug laws by selling dangerous drugs that threaten the health of our communities across the nation.”
“Our office appreciates the opportunity to work closely with our law enforcement partners and the national Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces to dismantle this illegal drug-manufacturing operation,” said U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich of the District of Nevada. “Our joint efforts have helped curb the flow of spice into communities across the country.”
“Working collaboratively with our justice partners to rid our communities of spice and other toxic cannabinoid products helps save lives,” said Assistant Special Agent in Charge Dan Neill of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Las Vegas Field Office. “Disrupting this organization sends a clear message that we will not tolerate those who prey on our communities to further their criminal activity.”
“Ritchie and Galecki benefited greatly at the detriment of our community and others by putting illegal drugs on the streets and profiting from it,” said Special Agent in Charge Tara Sullivan, IRS Criminal Investigation. “IRS Criminal Investigation is proud to serve on the side of justice to clean up the streets.”
According to court documents and evidence presented during trial, from March 21 to July 25, 2012, Ritchie and Galecki owned and managed Zencense Incenseworks, a company that (a) manufactured smokable synthetic cannabinoid products and (b) marketed and sold them as “potpourri,” “incense,” or “aromatherapy.” Ritchie and Galecki rented a warehouse in Las Vegas for the sole purpose of manufacturing these synthetic products, which contained the dangerous chemical XLR-11 — a controlled substance analogue. At the Las Vegas warehouse, a Zencense employee would mix XLR-11 with acetone and liquid flavoring, and then apply the chemical mixture to dried plant material. Next, the employee would mail the compounded mixture to Ritchie and Galecki in Pensacola, Florida, where other workers would place the spice into small retail bags.
The defendants sold their products — with suggestive brand names such as “Bizarro,” “Orgazmo,” “Headhunter,” and “Defcon 5 Total Annihilation” — to smoke shops across the United States. From June 1 to July 25, 2012, Ritchie and Galecki were responsible for manufacturing and distributing approximately 4,000 pounds of spice, and they made approximately $1.61 million selling XLR-11 spice manufactured in Nevada.
In two separate cases that were transferred to the District of Nevada, the defendants were each sentenced for money laundering and unlawful monetary transactions. Ritchie received nine years in federal prison for charges brought in the Southern District of Alabama and nine years in federal prison for charges brought in the Eastern District of Virginia. Galecki received eight years in federal prison for charges brought in the Southern District of Alabama and eight years in federal prison for charges brought in the Eastern District of Virginia. All sentences will run concurrent to each other. Additionally, the defendants were ordered to forfeit approximately $2.5 million as a result of their illegal enterprise in the District of Nevada.
This case was investigated by the IRS-Criminal Investigation, the DEA, and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Trial Attorneys Cole Radovich and Acting Assistant Deputy Chief Jason Ruiz of the Criminal Division’s Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section and Assistant U.S. Attorneys James Keller and Daniel Hollingsworth of the District of Nevada prosecuted the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Deborah Griffin of the Southern District of Alabama and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Eric Hurt and Kevin Hudson of the Eastern District of Virginia prosecuted the separate cases that were transferred to the District of Nevada.
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breaking911--2020-09-10--Hostage Situation In Florida Ends Peacefully

Sarasota , FLA. — Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday , Sarasota Police officers responded to the 1700 block of 35th Street , Sarasota , for a family disturbance with possible hostages .
When officers arrived , Department of Children and Families ( DCF ) Child Protection Investigators advised Sarasota Police officers that Sheldon Howard was holding an adult woman and two small children , ages 3 and 10 days old , hostage at knife point .
The woman inside was identified as the mother of both children .
Officers made contact and spoke with the woman and asked her to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safely walk out but the children were still inside .
The woman told officers she and Howard had an argument the night before .
The woman said Howard entered the home Wednesday through an open window and threatened to kill her and the children .
Howard refused requests from officers to leave the home .
Officers spoke with Howard on the phone and he walked out with the 10-day-old infant in his arms .
Several moments later , Howard let both children leave the home but stayed inside , refusing to come out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother of the children had visible injuries which were assessed by paramedics on scene .
For nearly 90 minutes , Sarasota Police officers spoke with Howard and worked to deescalate the situation .
Howard agreed to come out peacefully and he was taken into custody without incident .

Sarasota, FLA. — Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sarasota Police officers responded to the 1700 block of 35th Street, Sarasota, for a family disturbance with possible hostages. When officers arrived, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Protection Investigators advised Sarasota Police officers that Sheldon Howard was holding an adult woman and two small children, ages 3 and 10 days old, hostage at knife point. The woman inside was identified as the mother of both children.
Officers made contact and spoke with the woman and asked her to leave the home. She was able to safely walk out but the children were still inside. The woman told officers she and Howard had an argument the night before. The woman said Howard entered the home Wednesday through an open window and threatened to kill her and the children.
Howard refused requests from officers to leave the home. Officers spoke with Howard on the phone and he walked out with the 10-day-old infant in his arms. Several moments later, Howard let both children leave the home but stayed inside, refusing to come out. The children were unharmed. The mother of the children had visible injuries which were assessed by paramedics on scene.
For nearly 90 minutes, Sarasota Police officers spoke with Howard and worked to deescalate the situation. Howard agreed to come out peacefully and he was taken into custody without incident.
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breaking911--2020-09-13--$100K Reward In Manhunt For Gunman Who Ambushed LA Deputies

COMPTON — Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Homicide investigators are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting of @ @ @ @ @ incident was reported Saturday , September 12 , 2020 , at 6:58 p.m. , at @ @ @ @ @ Compton .
A lone gunman ambushed two deputies last night .
The suspect approached the @ @ @ @ @ several rounds from his firearm at the deputies , striking them .
The deputies sustained @ @ @ @ @ at the hospital following the shooting and some chanted “ we hope they die.
” @ @ @ @ @ a male Black 28-30 years-old , wearing dark clothing .
The Los Angeles County Board @ @ @ @ @ $ 100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect .
@ @ @ @ @ incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department ’ s @ @ @ @ @ ) 890-5500 .

COMPTON — Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting of two LASD deputies. The incident was reported Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 6:58 p.m., at the MLK Transit Center in Compton.
A lone gunman ambushed two deputies last night. The suspect approached the vehicle from behind and fired several rounds from his firearm at the deputies, striking them. The deputies sustained critical injuries.
Protesters gathered at the hospital following the shooting and some chanted “we hope they die.”
The suspect is described as a male Black 28-30 years-old, wearing dark clothing.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has authorized a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
Protesters are chanting “WE HOPE THEY DIE” & blocking emergency room entrance as 2 Los Angeles cops are fighting for their lives following ambush in Compton. — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) September 13, 2020
$100K reward offered in manhunt for gunman who ambushed 2 LA Deputies as they sat in their patrol car, both were critically injured. pic.twitter.com/V21EMFYisH — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) September 13, 2020
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breaking911--2020-09-13--New Orleans Mayor Declares State of Emergency

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued an emergency declaration for the City of New Orleans in advance of Tropical @ @ @

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued an emergency declaration for the City of New Orleans in advance of Tropical Storm Sally.
Read the proclamation HERE.
#Sally's slow motion poses a significant risk of flash flooding over southeastern Louisiana, southern Mississippi, southern Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle through Wednesday morning. @NWSWPC forecasts 6-12" of rain, with isolated areas up to 20". https://t.co/IkAdMhhIiq pic.twitter.com/4XQt82Gwnx — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 13, 2020
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breaking911--2020-09-13--Georgia Deputy Fired After Seen On Video Repeatedly Punching Man During Traffic Stop

An investigation is now underway after video showed two deputies punching and tasing the passenger of a car that was @ @ @ @ @ .
Roderick Walker , who was a passenger in the rideshare , allegedly didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ The Deputy who repeatedly struck Walker is being terminated from the Clayton County Sheriff ’ @ @ @ @ @ Sheriff Victor Hill for excessive use of force .
The criminal investigation of this matter @ @ @ @ @ the Clayton County District Attorney ’ s Office .
The Sheriff ordered a signature bond @ @ @ @ @ has a felony probation warrant out of Fulton County for Cruelty to Children , Possession @ @ @ @ @ Convicted Felon , and a Failure to Appear warrant out of Hapeville which resulted in @ @ @ @ @ bond .

An investigation is now underway after video showed two deputies punching and tasing the passenger of a car that was stopped for a broken taillight. Roderick Walker, who was a passenger in the rideshare, allegedly didn’t have an ID.
The Deputy who repeatedly struck Walker is being terminated from the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office by order of Sheriff Victor Hill for excessive use of force. The criminal investigation of this matter will be turned over to the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office.
The Sheriff ordered a signature bond courtesy for Walker. Walker has a felony probation warrant out of Fulton County for Cruelty to Children, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and a Failure to Appear warrant out of Hapeville which resulted in Magistrate Court denying him a bond.
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breaking911--2020-09-13--Families Buy 100 Acres In Georgia To Create ‘Safe Haven For Black People’

Over a dozen African-American families joined forces to purchase over 90 acres of land , with the goal of creating @ @ @ @ @ in Georgia .

Over a dozen African-American families joined forces to purchase over 90 acres of land, with the goal of creating a ‘safe haven’ in Georgia.
Watch the video reports below.
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breaking911--2020-09-13--Deputies Search For Missing Newborn After Mom Leaves Tampa Hospital With Her

TAMPA , FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’ s Office is working to locate a newborn child who could @ @ @ @ @ , September 10 , Kanasia Johnson , 20 , left St. Joseph ’ s Women @ @ @ @ @ newborn baby girl , Brinae Sherman .
Johnson ’ s parental rights were terminated with @ @ @ @ @ she failed to inform her case manager that she was pregnant with Brinae Sherman .
@ @ @ @ @ been unable to locate the child or Johnson since she left the hospital .
Johnson @ @ @ @ @ unknown .
No photos are available for Brinae Sherman at this time .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ infant , who is less than a week old , and our child protective investigators @ @ @ @ @ her mother as quickly as possible to ensure that this innocent child is safe , @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We are asking anyone who locates Johnson to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff @ @ @ @ @ .
”

TAMPA, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is working to locate a newborn child who could be endangered.
On Thursday, September 10, Kanasia Johnson, 20, left St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital with her newborn baby girl, Brinae Sherman. Johnson’s parental rights were terminated with her last child, and she failed to inform her case manager that she was pregnant with Brinae Sherman.
HCSO Child Protective Investigators have been unable to locate the child or Johnson since she left the hospital. Johnson’s current whereabouts are unknown.
No photos are available for Brinae Sherman at this time.
“We are very concerned for this infant, who is less than a week old, and our child protective investigators want to make contact with her mother as quickly as possible to ensure that this innocent child is safe,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We are asking anyone who locates Johnson to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 813-247-8200.”
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breaking911--2020-09-13--CBP Finds $3.6 Million of Counterfeit Cash In Shipment of Toy Guns

PEMBINA , N.D. ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) Office of Field Operations officers at the Pembina @ @ @ @ @ 3.6 million in counterfeit United States currency Friday .
CBP officers working commercial cargo at @ @ @ @ @ a commercial shipment described as toy guns .
Inspection of the shipment resulted in the @ @ @ @ @ as well as 36,000 $ 100 bills .
Inspection of the currency revealed the funds @ @ @ @ @ destroy the seized counterfeit currency .
“ Our officers work extremely hard to protect the @ @ @ @ @ of threats , ” said Pembina Area Port Director Jason Schmelz .
“ Working with @ @ @ @ @ officers were able to keep this counterfeit currency from entering into the economy .
To @ @ @ @ @ on the 19th anniversary of 9/11 , shows the commitment all of our officers have @ @ @ @ @ but every single day they come to work in order to keep our country safe @ @ @ @ @

PEMBINA, N.D. ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Pembina Port of Entry seized $3.6 million in counterfeit United States currency Friday.
CBP officers working commercial cargo at the Pembina Port Wednesday targeted a commercial shipment described as toy guns. Inspection of the shipment resulted in the discovery of nine toy guns as well as 36,000 $100 bills. Inspection of the currency revealed the funds were counterfeit. CBP will destroy the seized counterfeit currency.
“Our officers work extremely hard to protect the United States from a variety of threats,” said Pembina Area Port Director Jason Schmelz. “Working with other federal partners, CBP officers were able to keep this counterfeit currency from entering into the economy. To have such a significant seizure on the 19th anniversary of 9/11, shows the commitment all of our officers have, not only today, but every single day they come to work in order to keep our country safe from all threats.”
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breaking911--2020-09-13--Man Who Threatened To “Off MAGA People” at Protest Pleads Guilty To Federal Charge

A man who brandished an assault rifle at a Black Lives Matter protest in Lubbock has pleaded guilty to making threats .
Emmanuel Quinones , a 25-year-old local , was charged via criminal complaint in early June and indicted a week later .
He pleaded guilty to interstate threatening communications via videoteleconference Friday morning .
According to plea papers , Quinones admitted he brought a loaded Smith & Wesson .223 caliber semi-automatic rifle to a protest decrying the death of George Floyd .
In view of the protesters , Quinones held the rifle at “ low ready , ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ground , as panic rippled through the assembled crowd .
He refused a Lubbock Police officer ’ s verbal commands to drop the rifle , and only did so when the officer drew his gun and a protestor moved to tackle him .
Prior to the protest , Quinones admitted , he posted threatening messages online : In a May 28 Facebook post , he wrote , “ While a race riot erupted in Minneapolis the President literally retweeted a video of one of his supporters saying the only good Democrat is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PUSHING for America to rip itself to shreds .
Disgusting .
I ’ ll tell you right now if you keep provoking regular people we ’ ll make sure you never cross that line ever again .
I guarantee it .
# MountUp.
” In another post later that same day , he intimated that he planned to obtain gun parts “ to off racists and MAGA people.
” Quinonnes now faces up to five years in federal prison .

A man who brandished an assault rifle at a Black Lives Matter protest in Lubbock has pleaded guilty to making threats.
Emmanuel Quinones, a 25-year-old local, was charged via criminal complaint in early June and indicted a week later. He pleaded guilty to interstate threatening communications via videoteleconference Friday morning.
According to plea papers, Quinones admitted he brought a loaded Smith & Wesson .223 caliber semi-automatic rifle to a protest decrying the death of George Floyd.
In view of the protesters, Quinones held the rifle at “low ready,” in firing position with the muzzle pointed toward the ground, as panic rippled through the assembled crowd. He refused a Lubbock Police officer’s verbal commands to drop the rifle, and only did so when the officer drew his gun and a protestor moved to tackle him.
Prior to the protest, Quinones admitted, he posted threatening messages online:
In a May 28 Facebook post, he wrote, “While a race riot erupted in Minneapolis the President literally retweeted a video of one of his supporters saying the only good Democrat is a dead Democrat. These people are PUSHING for America to rip itself to shreds. Disgusting. I’ll tell you right now if you keep provoking regular people we’ll make sure you never cross that line ever again. I guarantee it. #MountUp.”
In another post later that same day, he intimated that he planned to obtain gun parts “to off racists and MAGA people.”
Quinonnes now faces up to five years in federal prison.
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breaking911--2020-09-14--Bodycam Shows Officer-Involved Shooting That Sparked Pennsylvania Protests

On Sunday afternoon , officers from Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to a residence on the 300 blk .
Laurel St. for a report of an in-progress domestic disturbance .
Officers arrived on-scene a few moments later .
On scene , a Lancaster city police officer fired at a 27-year-old man who was armed with a knife .
The man , identified as Ricardo Munoz , was killed and pronounced dead at the scene .
Protesters swarmed the scene and claimed the man was autistic–this was not confirmed .
The demonstrators were also upset that Munoz ’ s body was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of time .
Bodycam footage shows that when the officer gets in front of a residence in the 300 block of Laurel Street , Munoz immediately emerges from inside and runs toward the officer , brandishing a knife above his head , in clear view , in a threatening manner .
The officer then fired .
No one else was struck by gunfire .
The Lancaster County District Attorney ’ s Office is investigating the shooting .
“ A police-involved shooting has significant impact on a community , as we are seeing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the streets , ” District Attorney Heather Adams said Sunday night .
“ However , I am asking that all reaction be tempered as the investigation is ongoing.
” “ We will do our best to release details about the incident in a timely manner , ” DA Adams said .

On Sunday afternoon, officers from Lancaster Bureau of Police responded to a residence on the 300 blk. Laurel St. for a report of an in-progress domestic disturbance. Officers arrived on-scene a few moments later.
On scene, a Lancaster city police officer fired at a 27-year-old man who was armed with a knife. The man, identified as Ricardo Munoz, was killed and pronounced dead at the scene.
Protesters swarmed the scene and claimed the man was autistic–this was not confirmed. The demonstrators were also upset that Munoz’s body was left on the ground for a period of time.
Bodycam footage shows that when the officer gets in front of a residence in the 300 block of Laurel Street, Munoz immediately emerges from inside and runs toward the officer, brandishing a knife above his head, in clear view, in a threatening manner. The officer then fired. No one else was struck by gunfire.
The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the shooting.
Police shot and killed a reportedly autistic man in Southwest Lancaster City today and left his body on the ground for hours. We’re here at the police station demanding justice. Police are escalating the situation. pic.twitter.com/x70X3SJWui — Nick Martin (@lancnick) September 14, 2020
Rain in downtown Lancaster has dispersed some but majority of protestors are not deterred https://t.co/nIokPxELyP — Carter Walker (@CarterLNP) September 14, 2020
“A police-involved shooting has significant impact on a community, as we are seeing with the large number of individuals gathering in the streets,” District Attorney Heather Adams said Sunday night. “However, I am asking that all reaction be tempered as the investigation is ongoing.”
“We will do our best to release details about the incident in a timely manner,” DA Adams said.
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breaking911--2020-09-14--2 dead, 3 injured following shooting, hostage situation on I-24 in Tenn; suspect dead

BEECHGROVE , Tenn. — The incident started this morning , at 9:30 am CST when a suspect , identified as Dangelo Dorsey , 29 , of St. Louis , opened fire inside a vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 24 near Beechgrove in Coffee County .
Dorsey shot and killed one person , and shot and injured another in that vehicle .
Immediately following , traffic in the area stopped , and Dorsey attempted to carjack a nearby driver and , in the process , fired into her vehicle , striking her in the hand .
A truck driver in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wound to the face .
From there , Dorsey carjacked a Ford Mustang , and ordered the two people inside – a man and a woman – to drive him to their home in Morrison .
When they arrived , Dorsey took two additional firearms from the home , swapped vehicles to a blue Toyota Rav4 , and forced the man and woman to accompany him .
The situation escalated in the coming hours .
At some point , Dorsey shot and killed the male hostage and forced his body from the vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 westbound near Exit 111-B .
Law enforcement from multiple local and state agencies worked through the afternoon , using a variety of techniques , and , shortly after 3:30 pm CST located the vehicle traveling eastbound on I-24 .
A brief chase ensued , reaching speeds of approximately 100 miles an hour and at approximately 3:45 pm resulted in a crash , where Dorsey flipped the Rav4 .
At that point , Dorsey took his own life .
The female hostage was safely recovered .
TBI Director David Rausch said , At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tennessee Bureau of Investigation , I want to extend condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and those injured as a result of today ’ s set of tragic events .
This is a complex series of details and we have a lot of work ahead of us to connect all the dots .
But , here ’ s what we can offer tonight .
TBI Agents continue to investigate several aspects of this incident , to include the original shootings , the carjackings , the shooting death of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ultimate suicide .
In turn , we will submit investigative findings to the District Attorneys General who ’ ve requested our involvement for their review .
Tonight , we continue to gather relevant information , evidence , and interviews .
This will be a long and complex investigation , but that ’ s what we do as an agency .
Our team will continue to work with our partners to determine , as best we can , the facts of these events .
To that end , if anyone in the public has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details that might help our case , we ’ d appreciate a phone call .
You can reach us at 1-800-TBI-FIND .
Again , on behalf of the Bureau and our law enforcement partners , I want to extend our deepest sympathies to the innocent lives that have been impacted by today ’ s set of events .
We also want to thank drivers on I-24 for their patience .
We know today ’ s work by law enforcement resulted in chaos , delays and inconvenience , but we must work diligently , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pursue justice in the memory and honor of those who were directly impacted by this series of crimes .
Officials did not provide details on a possible motive .

BEECHGROVE, Tenn. — The incident started this morning, at 9:30 am CST when a suspect, identified as Dangelo Dorsey, 29, of St. Louis, opened fire inside a vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 24 near Beechgrove in Coffee County. Dorsey shot and killed one person, and shot and injured another in that vehicle.
Immediately following, traffic in the area stopped, and Dorsey attempted to carjack a nearby driver and, in the process, fired into her vehicle, striking her in the hand. A truck driver in that same immediate area also sustained a gunshot wound to the face.
From there, Dorsey carjacked a Ford Mustang, and ordered the two people inside – a man and a woman – to drive him to their home in Morrison. When they arrived, Dorsey took two additional firearms from the home, swapped vehicles to a blue Toyota Rav4, and forced the man and woman to accompany him.
The situation escalated in the coming hours. At some point, Dorsey shot and killed the male hostage and forced his body from the vehicle. Authorities later recovered him along Interstate 24 westbound near Exit 111-B.
Law enforcement from multiple local and state agencies worked through the afternoon, using a variety of techniques, and, shortly after 3:30 pm CST located the vehicle traveling eastbound on I-24. A brief chase ensued, reaching speeds of approximately 100 miles an hour and at approximately 3:45 pm resulted in a crash, where Dorsey flipped the Rav4.
At that point, Dorsey took his own life. The female hostage was safely recovered.
TBI Director David Rausch said, At the onset, on behalf of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, I want to extend condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and those injured as a result of today’s set of tragic events.
This is a complex series of details and we have a lot of work ahead of us to connect all the dots. But, here’s what we can offer tonight.
TBI Agents continue to investigate several aspects of this incident, to include the original shootings, the carjackings, the shooting death of the male hostage, and Dorsey’s ultimate suicide. In turn, we will submit investigative findings to the District Attorneys General who’ve requested our involvement for their review.
Tonight, we continue to gather relevant information, evidence, and interviews. This will be a long and complex investigation, but that’s what we do as an agency. Our team will continue to work with our partners to determine, as best we can, the facts of these events. To that end, if anyone in the public has information, pictures, video, or details that might help our case, we’d appreciate a phone call. You can reach us at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Again, on behalf of the Bureau and our law enforcement partners, I want to extend our deepest sympathies to the innocent lives that have been impacted by today’s set of events. We also want to thank drivers on I-24 for their patience. We know today’s work by law enforcement resulted in chaos, delays and inconvenience, but we must work diligently, with a focus on detail, to pursue justice in the memory and honor of those who were directly impacted by this series of crimes.
Officials did not provide details on a possible motive.
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breaking911--2020-09-14--WATCH LIVE: Trump Holds Indoor ‘MAGA’ Rally In Henderson, Nevada

President Trump is holding an indoor campaign rally Sunday night in Henderson , Nevada , about 20 miles south of @ @ @ @ @ s his second rally during his trip to the West , after an outdoor rally @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday night .

President Trump is holding an indoor campaign rally Sunday night in Henderson, Nevada, about 20 miles south of Las Vegas. It’s his second rally during his trip to the West, after an outdoor rally near Reno, Nevada, on Saturday night.
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breaking911--2020-09-14--TOPLESS PROTEST IN PARIS: Femen Activists Hold “Flash Demonstration” at Museum

A group of Femen activists held a flash demonstration at a museum in Paris ’ city centre , on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ reportedly denied entry because of her cleavage .

A group of Femen activists held a flash demonstration at a museum in Paris’ city centre, on Sunday, after a woman was reportedly denied entry because of her cleavage.
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breaking911--2020-09-15--2 Men Charged in Murder of NYC Man Who Was Shot In The Back While Running Away

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Joshua Petillo and Kevin Guerra have been indicted by a Queens County grand jury on murder charges and additional crimes for allegedly shooting a man in the middle of a Corona street on June 30 , 2020 .
District Attorney Katz said , “ The victim in this case was running for hislife when he was shot down and killed on a residential street in a senseless act of gun violence .
Shootings are literally leaving our streets stained with blood .
I am committed to getting illegal guns off our streets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others accountable .
The two men charged in this case will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
” Guerra , 21 , of East Elmhurst , and Petillo , 23 , of Ozone Park , were both arraigned last week before Queens Supreme Court Justice Barry Kron .
The defendants are charged in a 3-count indictment with murder in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree .
Both defendants were remanded into custody .
Justice Kron set the defendants ’ return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If convicted , Petillo and Guerra face up to 25 years to life in prison .
District Attorney Katz said that , on Tuesday , June 30 , 2020 , at approximately 11:30 p.m. , defendant Petillo , while acting in concert with defendant Guerra , allegedly chased 20-year-old Dante Santillan down Warren Street in the Corona neighborhood of Queens .
Petillo allegedly fired a single shot , hitting the Jackson Heights man in the back .
Mr. Santillan – injured and bleeding – managed to continue moving .
He made it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend of the victim drove him to an area hospital , where he later died from the single gunshot wound .
There is no known motive for the shooting .
The investigation was led by Detective Charles Dever of the New York City Police Department ’ s 110th Precinct and Detective Shaquan Harvin of the Queens North Homicide Squad .
Assistant District Attorney Gabriel Mendoza , a Supervisor in the District Attorney ’ s Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau , is prosecuting the case under the supervision of Assistant District Attorneys Jonathan R. Sennett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Senior Deputy Bureau Chief , and under the overall supervision of Executive Assistant District Attorney of Investigations Gerard Brave .

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Joshua Petillo and Kevin Guerra have been indicted by a Queens County grand jury on murder charges and additional crimes for allegedly shooting a man in the middle of a Corona street on June 30, 2020.
District Attorney Katz said, “The victim in this case was running for hislife when he was shot down and killed on a residential street in a senseless act of gun violence. Shootings are literally leaving our streets stained with blood. I am committed to getting illegal guns off our streets and holding those who kill and injure others accountable. The two men charged in this case will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Guerra, 21, of East Elmhurst, and Petillo, 23, of Ozone Park, were both arraigned last week before Queens Supreme Court Justice Barry Kron. The defendants are charged in a 3-count indictment with murder in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
Both defendants were remanded into custody. Justice Kron set the defendants’ return date for November 5, 2020. If convicted, Petillo and Guerra face up to 25 years to life in prison.
District Attorney Katz said that, on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at approximately 11:30 p.m., defendant Petillo, while acting in concert with defendant Guerra, allegedly chased 20-year-old Dante Santillan down Warren Street in the Corona neighborhood of Queens. Petillo allegedly fired a single shot, hitting the Jackson Heights man in the back. Mr. Santillan – injured and bleeding – managed to continue moving. He made it to a restaurant on 40th Road. A friend of the victim drove him to an area hospital, where he later died from the single gunshot wound.
There is no known motive for the shooting.
The investigation was led by Detective Charles Dever of the New York City Police Department’s 110th Precinct and Detective Shaquan Harvin of the Queens North Homicide Squad.
Assistant District Attorney Gabriel Mendoza, a Supervisor in the District Attorney’s Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau, is prosecuting the case under the supervision of Assistant District Attorneys Jonathan R. Sennett, Bureau Chief, and Michelle Goldstein, Senior Deputy Bureau Chief, and under the overall supervision of Executive Assistant District Attorney of Investigations Gerard Brave.
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breaking911--2020-09-14--WATCH: Ambushed Female Deputy Who Was Shot In The Face Still Applies Tourniquet To Her Partner’s Wou

WATCH: Ambushed Female Deputy Who Was Shot In The Face Still Applies Tourniquet To Her Partner’s Wounds

COMPTON — Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Homicide investigators are continuing to investigate the ambush shooting of two LASD deputies .
The incident was reported Saturday , September 12 , 2020 , at 6:58 p.m. , at the MLK Transit Center in Compton .
A lone gunman ambushed two deputies .
The suspect approached the vehicle from behind and fired several rounds from his firearm at the deputies , striking them .
The deputies sustained critical injuries .
Protesters gathered at the hospital following the shooting and some chanted “ we hope they die.
” The suspect is described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing dark clothing .
After the shooting , the bloody female deputy , who was shot in the jaw , is seen on video applying a tourniquet to her injured partner .
Both are now out of surgery and are expected to survive their injuries .
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has authorized a $ 100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect .
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department ’ s Homicide Bureau @ @ @ @ @ @

COMPTON — Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are continuing to investigate the ambush shooting of two LASD deputies. The incident was reported Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 6:58 p.m., at the MLK Transit Center in Compton.
A lone gunman ambushed two deputies. The suspect approached the vehicle from behind and fired several rounds from his firearm at the deputies, striking them. The deputies sustained critical injuries.
Protesters gathered at the hospital following the shooting and some chanted “we hope they die.”
The suspect is described as a male Black 28-30 years-old, wearing dark clothing.
After the shooting, the bloody female deputy, who was shot in the jaw, is seen on video applying a tourniquet to her injured partner. Both are now out of surgery and are expected to survive their injuries.
POWERFUL VIDEO: LASD female deputy was shot through her jaw, still radioed for help & applied a tourniquet to her fellow deputy’s wounds. A $100K reward is being offered for info on the cowardly shooter. pic.twitter.com/2fLuKecB75 — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) September 14, 2020
NEW: LASD & the families of the two ambushed deputies have given me permission to show this graphic photo of the moment after they were shot. I’m told female deputy was shot through jaw, still radioed for help & applied tourniquet to male deputy’s wounds. Both stable now. @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/6m06qec1v2 — Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) September 14, 2020
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has authorized a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
Protesters are chanting “WE HOPE THEY DIE” & blocking emergency room entrance as 2 Los Angeles cops are fighting for their lives following ambush in Compton. — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) September 13, 2020
$100K reward offered in manhunt for gunman who ambushed 2 LA Deputies as they sat in their patrol car, both were critically injured. pic.twitter.com/V21EMFYisH — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) September 13, 2020
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breaking911--2020-09-14--Officials: 500,000 Counterfeit N95 Masks From China Seized In Chicago

CHICAGO–U.S .
Customs and Border Protection Officers attached to the Anti Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team ( A-TCET ) in Chicago were contacted by Homeland Security Investigation to seize a shipment arriving from Schenzhen China .
On September 10 , 2020 , the shipment was seized .
The shipment listed 500,000 N-95 respirator masks , which were believed to be counterfeit .
A-TCET officers removed 30 masks and sent them to a CDC testing office in West Virginia .
The CDC report concluded that 10 % of the respirators tested had a filter efficiency rating below 95 % .
The shipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Cosmetic Act Adulterated or Misbranded Products .
An appraisal performed by an Import Specialist established the Domestic Value at $ 3,074,385.00 and MSRP at $ 474,905.00 .
The Domestic Value is higher than the MSRP strictly due to the masks being in high demand .
The package was destined for a company in Manalapan , New Jersey .
“ Our CBP officers working with partners in HSI were able to stop these faulty mask from being sold under the guise of fully protecting Americans , ” said Shane Campbell , Area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not meet the safety standards outlined by the CDC , which puts the public at risk , jeopardizing the health and well being of everyone.
” The shipment of masks were turned over to HSI for further investigation and enforcement .
Certain organizations are attempting to exploit the limited supply of and increased demand for some pharmaceuticals , personal protective equipment and other medical goods required to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Among other products , these criminals are smuggling and selling counterfeit safety equipment , unapproved COVID-19 test kits , unproven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online marketplace .
To combat these criminal activities , CBP is targeting imports and exports that may contain counterfeit or illicit goods .
The products in targeted shipments often include false or misleading claims , lack required warnings or lack proper approvals .

CHICAGO–U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers attached to the Anti Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team (A-TCET) in Chicago were contacted by Homeland Security Investigation to seize a shipment arriving from Schenzhen China. On September 10, 2020, the shipment was seized.
The shipment listed 500,000 N-95 respirator masks, which were believed to be counterfeit. A-TCET officers removed 30 masks and sent them to a CDC testing office in West Virginia. The CDC report concluded that 10% of the respirators tested had a filter efficiency rating below 95%. The shipment was seized under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Adulterated or Misbranded Products.
An appraisal performed by an Import Specialist established the Domestic Value at $3,074,385.00 and MSRP at $474,905.00. The Domestic Value is higher than the MSRP strictly due to the masks being in high demand. The package was destined for a company in Manalapan, New Jersey.
“Our CBP officers working with partners in HSI were able to stop these faulty mask from being sold under the guise of fully protecting Americans,” said Shane Campbell, Area Port Director-Chicago. “These masks did not meet the safety standards outlined by the CDC, which puts the public at risk, jeopardizing the health and well being of everyone.”
The shipment of masks were turned over to HSI for further investigation and enforcement.
Certain organizations are attempting to exploit the limited supply of and increased demand for some pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment and other medical goods required to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other products, these criminals are smuggling and selling counterfeit safety equipment, unapproved COVID-19 test kits, unproven medicines and substandard hygiene products through the online marketplace.
To combat these criminal activities, CBP is targeting imports and exports that may contain counterfeit or illicit goods. The products in targeted shipments often include false or misleading claims, lack required warnings or lack proper approvals.
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breaking911--2020-09-14--WATCH: Chinese Scientist Claims She Has Proof COVID-19 Was Made In Wuhan Lab, Was Forced To Flee Chi

WATCH: Chinese Scientist Claims She Has Proof COVID-19 Was Made In Wuhan Lab, Was Forced To Flee China

Dr. Li-Meng Yan is a scientist who was working at the Hong Kong School of Public Health when she turned @ @ @ @ @ , after she alleged they knew about the spread of the coronavirus before publicly acknowledging @ @ @

Dr. Li-Meng Yan is a scientist who was working at the Hong Kong School of Public Health when she turned whistleblower on the Chinese Government, after she alleged they knew about the spread of the coronavirus before publicly acknowledging the outbreak.
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breaking911--2020-09-14--Texas Officer Juan Delacruz Indicted In 2019 Shooting Death Of Pamela Turner

A Harris County grand jury indicted Baytown Police Officer Juan Delacruz Monday for the death of 44-year-old Pamela Turner .
The charge is aggravated assault by a public servant , a first-degree felony that carries a punishment of five years to life in prison .
“ Pam Turner ’ s killing was a tragedy ; it is important to acknowledge that her family and the community are in pain , ” Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said .
“ Every aspect of the case was independently investigated by the Texas Rangers and our Civil Rights Division prosecutors .
Ultimately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a grand jury that determined the Baytown Police officer should be charged with a crime for his actions when he shot Ms. Turner .
We respect their decision and we will be moving forward with prosecution , ” Ogg said .
The incident began when the officer approached Turner in the apartment complex in the 1600 block of Garth Road where they both resided .
At the time , police said as Delacruz tried to handcuff her , she grabbed his Taser and used it on him .
That ’ s when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be given the opportunity to turn himself in , so that a judge can set bail .

A Harris County grand jury indicted Baytown Police Officer Juan Delacruz Monday for the death of 44-year-old Pamela Turner.
The charge is aggravated assault by a public servant, a first-degree felony that carries a punishment of five years to life in prison.
“Pam Turner’s killing was a tragedy; it is important to acknowledge that her family and the community are in pain,” Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said.
“Every aspect of the case was independently investigated by the Texas Rangers and our Civil Rights Division prosecutors. Ultimately, we presented all of the evidence to a grand jury that determined the Baytown Police officer should be charged with a crime for his actions when he shot Ms. Turner. We respect their decision and we will be moving forward with prosecution,” Ogg said.
The incident began when the officer approached Turner in the apartment complex in the 1600 block of Garth Road where they both resided.
At the time, police said as Delacruz tried to handcuff her, she grabbed his Taser and used it on him. That’s when the officer fired multiple times.
Delacruz will be given the opportunity to turn himself in, so that a judge can set bail.
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breaking911--2020-09-14--RAW VIDEO: Tennessee BLM Protesters RUN OVER BY SUV After Blocking Traffic

JOHNSON CITY , Tenn — On September 12 , 2020 , at 7:20 pm , officers of the Johnson City @ @ @ @ @ intersection of State of Franklin Rd and Spring St to a report of a protester @ @ @ @ @ .
The vehicle , reported by witnesses as a white Ford Expedition , had fled @ @ @ @ @ was transported to the Johnson City Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained during the @ @ @ @ @ Police Department ’ s Criminal Investigation Division continues to follow up on this case and @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyone having information is requested to contact the Johnson City Police Department Criminal Investigations @ @ @ @ @ 434-6166 or to remain anonymous , Crime Stoppers at ( 423 ) 434-6158 .

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn — On September 12, 2020, at 7:20 pm, officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to the intersection of State of Franklin Rd and Spring St to a report of a protester being struck by a vehicle.
The vehicle, reported by witnesses as a white Ford Expedition, had fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to the Johnson City Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained during the incident.
The Johnson City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division continues to follow up on this case and seeks information regarding the incident. Anyone having information is requested to contact the Johnson City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (423) 434-6166 or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at (423) 434-6158.
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breaking911--2020-09-14--“You’re my bro. You made a mistake.” Father Forgives Man Who Raped & Murdered His 9-Year-Old Daughte

“You’re my bro. You made a mistake.” Father Forgives Man Who Raped & Murdered His 9-Year-Old Daughter

Granville Ritchie was sentenced to death for rape and murder of 9-year-old Felecia Williams .

Granville Ritchie was sentenced to death for rape and murder of 9-year-old Felecia Williams.
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breaking911--2020-09-14--Trump Admin. Cracks Down on Goods Produced by China’s State-Sponsored Forced Labor

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) issued five Withhold Release Orders ( WRO ) today on products from the People ’ s Republic of China ( PRC ) .
The products subject to the WROs are produced with state-sponsored forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region , where the Chinese government is engaged in systemic human rights abuses against the Uyghur people and other ethnic and religious minorities .
“ By taking this action , DHS is combating illegal and inhumane forced labor , a type of modern slavery , used to make goods that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the United States .
When China attempts to import these goods into our supply chains , it also disadvantages American workers and businesses , ” said Acting DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli .
“ President Trump and this Department have , and always will , put American workers and businesses first and protect American citizens from participating in these egregious human rights violations.
” “ The Trump Administration will not stand idly by and allow foreign companies to subject vulnerable workers to forced labor while harming American businesses that respect human rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Acting CBP Commissioner Mark A. Morgan .
“ Today ’ s Withhold Release Orders send a clear message to the international community that we will not tolerate the illicit , inhumane , and exploitative practices of forced labor in U.S. supply chains.
” The new WROs direct CBP Officers at all ports of entry to withhold release on the following goods : • All products made with labor from the Lop County No .
4 Vocational Skills Education and Training Center in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region , China .
Information reasonably indicates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is often called a Vocational Skills Education and Training Center , is providing prison labor to nearby manufacturing entities in Xinjiang .
CBP identified forced labor indicators including highly coercive/unfree recruitment , work and life under duress , and restriction of movement .
• Hair products made in the Lop County Hair Product Industrial Park in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region , China .
Information reasonably indicates this site is manufacturing products with forced labor of the Uyghur people and other minority ethnic groups who are detained in “ re-education ” internment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labor indicators including highly coercive/unfree recruitment , work and life under duress , and restriction of movement .
• Apparel produced by Yili Zhuowan Garment Manufacturing Co. , Ltd. and Baoding LYSZD Trade and Business Co. , Ltd in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region , China .
Information reasonably indicates that these entities use prison and forced labor in apparel production .
CBP identified forced labor indicators including the restriction of movement , isolation , intimidation and threats , withholding of wages , and abusive working and living conditions .
• Cotton produced and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Co. , Ltd. in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region , China .
Information reasonably indicates that this entity and its subsidiaries use prison labor in their raw cotton processing operations in Xinjiang .
Cotton-processing factories and cotton farms in this region are prison enterprises that use convict labor .
• Computer parts made by Hefei Bitland Information Technology Co. , Ltd. in Anhui , China .
Information reasonably indicates that Hefei Bitland uses both prison and forced labor to produce electronics .
CBP identified forced labor indicators including abuse of vulnerability , restriction of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threats .
“ The series of actions CBP has taken against imports from China demonstrates the pervasive use of unethical and inhumane labor conditions in China , and CBP will not turn a blind eye , ” said Brenda Smith , Executive Assistant Commissioner of CBP ’ s Office of Trade .
“ Allowing goods produced using forced labor into the U.S. supply chain undermines the integrity of our imports .
American consumers deserve and demand better .
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued five Withhold Release Orders (WRO) today on products from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The products subject to the WROs are produced with state-sponsored forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, where the Chinese government is engaged in systemic human rights abuses against the Uyghur people and other ethnic and religious minorities.
“By taking this action, DHS is combating illegal and inhumane forced labor, a type of modern slavery, used to make goods that the Chinese government then tries to import into the United States. When China attempts to import these goods into our supply chains, it also disadvantages American workers and businesses,” said Acting DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli. “President Trump and this Department have, and always will, put American workers and businesses first and protect American citizens from participating in these egregious human rights violations.”
“The Trump Administration will not stand idly by and allow foreign companies to subject vulnerable workers to forced labor while harming American businesses that respect human rights and the rule of law,” said Acting CBP Commissioner Mark A. Morgan. “Today’s Withhold Release Orders send a clear message to the international community that we will not tolerate the illicit, inhumane, and exploitative practices of forced labor in U.S. supply chains.”
The new WROs direct CBP Officers at all ports of entry to withhold release on the following goods:
All products made with labor from the Lop County No. 4 Vocational Skills Education and Training Center in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. Information reasonably indicates that this “re-education” internment camp, which is often called a Vocational Skills Education and Training Center, is providing prison labor to nearby manufacturing entities in Xinjiang. CBP identified forced labor indicators including highly coercive/unfree recruitment, work and life under duress, and restriction of movement. Hair products made in the Lop County Hair Product Industrial Park in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. Information reasonably indicates this site is manufacturing products with forced labor of the Uyghur people and other minority ethnic groups who are detained in “re-education” internment camps in Xinjiang. CBP identified forced labor indicators including highly coercive/unfree recruitment, work and life under duress, and restriction of movement. Apparel produced by Yili Zhuowan Garment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Baoding LYSZD Trade and Business Co., Ltd in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. Information reasonably indicates that these entities use prison and forced labor in apparel production. CBP identified forced labor indicators including the restriction of movement, isolation, intimidation and threats, withholding of wages, and abusive working and living conditions. Cotton produced and processed by Xinjiang Junggar Cotton and Linen Co., Ltd. in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. Information reasonably indicates that this entity and its subsidiaries use prison labor in their raw cotton processing operations in Xinjiang. Cotton-processing factories and cotton farms in this region are prison enterprises that use convict labor. Computer parts made by Hefei Bitland Information Technology Co., Ltd. in Anhui, China. Information reasonably indicates that Hefei Bitland uses both prison and forced labor to produce electronics. CBP identified forced labor indicators including abuse of vulnerability, restriction of movement, isolation, and intimidation and threats.
“The series of actions CBP has taken against imports from China demonstrates the pervasive use of unethical and inhumane labor conditions in China, and CBP will not turn a blind eye,” said Brenda Smith, Executive Assistant Commissioner of CBP’s Office of Trade. “Allowing goods produced using forced labor into the U.S. supply chain undermines the integrity of our imports. American consumers deserve and demand better.”
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breaking911--2020-09-15--VA HACK: Personal Info Of Roughly 46,000 Veterans Exposed

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) Office of Management today announced a data breach involving the personal information , including Social Security numbers , of 46,000 Veterans .
The Financial Services Center ( FSC ) determined one of its online applications was accessed by unauthorized users to divert payments to community health care providers for the medical treatment of Veterans .
The FSC took the application offline and reported the breach to VA ’ s Privacy Office .
A preliminary review indicates these unauthorized users gained access to the application to change financial information and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engineering techniques and exploiting authentication protocols .
To prevent any future improper access to and modification of information , system access will not be reenabled until a comprehensive security review is completed by the VA Office of Information Technology .
To protect these Veterans , the FSC is alerting the affected individuals , including the next-of-kin of those who are deceased , of the potential risk to their personal information .
The department is also offering access to credit monitoring services , at no cost , to those whose social security numbers may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was involved are advised to follow the instructions in the letter to protect their data .
There is no action needed from Veterans if they did not receive an alert by mail , as their personal information was not involved in the incident .
Veterans or Veteran next-of-kin that receive notification their information is potentially at risk from this incident can direct specific questions to the FSC Customer Help Desk to [ email protected ] or writing to VA FSC Help Desk , Attn : Customer Engagement Center , .P.O .
Box 149971 @ @ @ @ @ @

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Management today announced a data breach involving the personal information, including Social Security numbers, of 46,000 Veterans.
The Financial Services Center (FSC) determined one of its online applications was accessed by unauthorized users to divert payments to community health care providers for the medical treatment of Veterans. The FSC took the application offline and reported the breach to VA’s Privacy Office. A preliminary review indicates these unauthorized users gained access to the application to change financial information and divert payments from VA by using social engineering techniques and exploiting authentication protocols. To prevent any future improper access to and modification of information, system access will not be reenabled until a comprehensive security review is completed by the VA Office of Information Technology.
To protect these Veterans, the FSC is alerting the affected individuals, including the next-of-kin of those who are deceased, of the potential risk to their personal information. The department is also offering access to credit monitoring services, at no cost, to those whose social security numbers may have been compromised.
Veterans whose information was involved are advised to follow the instructions in the letter to protect their data. There is no action needed from Veterans if they did not receive an alert by mail, as their personal information was not involved in the incident.
Veterans or Veteran next-of-kin that receive notification their information is potentially at risk from this incident can direct specific questions to the FSC Customer Help Desk to [email protected] or writing to VA FSC Help Desk, Attn: Customer Engagement Center, .P.O. Box 149971, Austin, TX 78714-9971.
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