breaking911--2020-02-05--Guatemalan Woman Charged With Child Sex Crimes Released From Va. Jail Despite ICE Detainer

WASHINGTON – On Feb. 3 , U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ’ s ( ICE ) Enforcement and Removal Operations ( ERO ) arrested Marissa Martinez , 29 , also known as Wilson Yovani Martinez or Maritza Martinez , an unlawfully present Guatemalan national after she was released by Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail despite a lawful immigration detainer .
Martinez had pending charges for sexual assault of a child and assault when she was released from the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail and has since been re-arrested charged with felony indecent liberties with a child .
After the second arrest , she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second time , despite an active detainer .
Martinez was released back into the community instead of being turned over to ICE .
On May 9 , 2018 , Martinez entered the U.S. and was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Ysidro , Ca .
She was transferred to ICE custody and released on an ankle monitor on July 27 , 2018 .
She complied with the monitoring terms and was removed from the monitoring program on Mar .
3 , 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Nov. 30 , 2019 , the Charlottesville , Va. , Police Department arrested Martinez for misdemeanor sexual assault of a child and assault , and ICE lodged a detainer with the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail on the same day .
However , despite the detainer , the facility released Martinez on bond , providing only one-hour notice to ICE officers before she was released back into the community .
On Jan.3 , the Albemarle County Police Department arrested the Martinez for felony indecent liberties with a child .
ICE lodged a second detainer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , again , the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail released Martinez and again did not provide enough time for ICE officers to assume custody .
As a result , Martinez was released back into the community for the second time .
On Feb. 3 , ICE officers arrested Martinez in Charlottesville , Va. She is currently detained at the Caroline Detention Facility and will remain in ICE custody pending the result of her immigration proceedings .
“ When detainers are ignored , and criminal aliens are released back in the community , our greatest fear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is precisely what is alleged to have happened here .
The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail chose to ignore a lawful detainer which would have kept this individual off the street and instead made a bad-faith attempt with one-hour notice , not just once , but twice.
” said Russell Hott , the ERO Washington , D.C. field office director .
“ When we ’ re talking about the safety of a child , there ’ s no room to play political games .
”

WASHINGTON – On Feb. 3, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested Marissa Martinez, 29, also known as Wilson Yovani Martinez or Maritza Martinez, an unlawfully present Guatemalan national after she was released by Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail despite a lawful immigration detainer. Martinez had pending charges for sexual assault of a child and assault when she was released from the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail and has since been re-arrested charged with felony indecent liberties with a child. After the second arrest, she was again released from the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail a second time, despite an active detainer. Martinez was released back into the community instead of being turned over to ICE.
On May 9, 2018, Martinez entered the U.S. and was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Ysidro, Ca. She was transferred to ICE custody and released on an ankle monitor on July 27, 2018. She complied with the monitoring terms and was removed from the monitoring program on Mar. 3, 2019, while pending her immigration proceedings.
On Nov. 30, 2019, the Charlottesville, Va., Police Department arrested Martinez for misdemeanor sexual assault of a child and assault, and ICE lodged a detainer with the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail on the same day. However, despite the detainer, the facility released Martinez on bond, providing only one-hour notice to ICE officers before she was released back into the community.
On Jan.3, the Albemarle County Police Department arrested the Martinez for felony indecent liberties with a child. ICE lodged a second detainer the same day. On Jan. 21, again, the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail released Martinez and again did not provide enough time for ICE officers to assume custody. As a result, Martinez was released back into the community for the second time.
On Feb. 3, ICE officers arrested Martinez in Charlottesville, Va. She is currently detained at the Caroline Detention Facility and will remain in ICE custody pending the result of her immigration proceedings.
“When detainers are ignored, and criminal aliens are released back in the community, our greatest fear is that they will reoffend. That is precisely what is alleged to have happened here. The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail chose to ignore a lawful detainer which would have kept this individual off the street and instead made a bad-faith attempt with one-hour notice, not just once, but twice.” said Russell Hott, the ERO Washington, D.C. field office director. “When we’re talking about the safety of a child, there’s no room to play political games.”
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breaking911--2020-02-05--LIVESTREAM: Senate Poised To Acquit President Trump In Historic Impeachment Trial

U.S .
Senators deliver last remarks ahead of final impeachment vote .
The roll call vote will take place at @ @ @ @ @

U.S. Senators deliver last remarks ahead of final impeachment vote. The roll call vote will take place at 4 p.m. ET.
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breaking911--2020-02-05--Baltimore Man Gets Life Plus 80 Years For Horrific Abduction, Murder of Tiffany Jones

BALTIMORE — Willard Turner , 35 , was sentenced to Life plus 80 years for the abduction and murder of 29 year old victim , Tiffany Jones , in August 2018 .
Turner was convicted of the following charges in November of 2019 : first-degree murder ; arson ; kidnapping ; conspiracy to kidnap ; false imprisonment ; and , conspiracy .
On August 21 , 2018 , at approximately 2:37 pm , the Baltimore Police Department ( BPD ) responded to the Family Dollar located in the 3600 block of Potee Street in the Brooklyn community in reference to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learned that the victim , Tiffany Jones , was taken from the rear of the location by a male known as “ Philly ” – later identified as Willard Turner – and a female named , Bobie , who was the driver of the getaway black pickup truck .
Witnesses at the kidnapping were familiar with the two suspects and provided police with information used to identify both suspects .
The tag number was also given to officers by a witness .
Officers ran the tag number and found that the owner of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father , Darin Barncord .
The next day , at approximately 9:08 am , the fire department responded to call for a fire and found a lifeless naked and bound female identified as the victim , Tiffany Jones .
While at the scene , the black pickup truck was also located along with Darin Barncord .
Bobie was subsequently arrested near the murder scene and both suspects were taken to the homicide unit to be interviewed .
Police obtained a search warrant for the black pickup truck and after the vehicle was processed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoes in the back seat floorboard area .
Willard Turner was later captured in Philadelphia and on August 31 , 2018 , he gave a statement admitting to his involvement in the kidnapping of Tiffany Jones but denied killing or setting her on fire .
A Special Agent Certified Fire Investigator from the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives ’ ( ATF ) Baltimore Field Division assisted investigators in this case by determining the origin and cause of the fire that killed Ms. Jones .
The investigation confirmed that Turner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then killed the victim , before setting her body on fire .
Turner ’ s accomplice and codefendant Bobie Barncord goes to trial on March 16 , 2020 .
“ While nothing can bring Ms. Jones back , I pray this sentence brings some sense of justice to the victim ’ s family who has had to endure the unimaginable , ” said State ’ s Attorney Marilyn Mosby .
I want to commend ASA Traci Robinson for her diligent efforts to prosecute this case and the Baltimore Police Department and ATF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistance with identifying and investigating the perpetrators in this case .
Their partnership , along with vital information obtained by witnesses , was key to bringing justice to the criminals responsible for this heinous crime .
”

BALTIMORE — Willard Turner, 35, was sentenced to Life plus 80 years for the abduction and murder of 29 year old victim, Tiffany Jones, in August 2018. Turner was convicted of the following charges in November of 2019: first-degree murder; arson; kidnapping; conspiracy to kidnap; false imprisonment; and, conspiracy.
On August 21, 2018, at approximately 2:37 pm, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to the Family Dollar located in the 3600 block of Potee Street in the Brooklyn community in reference to an abduction. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim, Tiffany Jones, was taken from the rear of the location by a male known as “Philly” – later identified as Willard Turner – and a female named, Bobie, who was the driver of the getaway black pickup truck. Witnesses at the kidnapping were familiar with the two suspects and provided police with information used to identify both suspects. The tag number was also given to officers by a witness. Officers ran the tag number and found that the owner of the truck was Bobie Barncord’s father, Darin Barncord.
The next day, at approximately 9:08 am, the fire department responded to call for a fire and found a lifeless naked and bound female identified as the victim, Tiffany Jones. While at the scene, the black pickup truck was also located along with Darin Barncord. Bobie was subsequently arrested near the murder scene and both suspects were taken to the homicide unit to be interviewed. Police obtained a search warrant for the black pickup truck and after the vehicle was processed, officers found the victim’s shoes in the back seat floorboard area.
Willard Turner was later captured in Philadelphia and on August 31, 2018, he gave a statement admitting to his involvement in the kidnapping of Tiffany Jones but denied killing or setting her on fire. A Special Agent Certified Fire Investigator from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) Baltimore Field Division assisted investigators in this case by determining the origin and cause of the fire that killed Ms. Jones. The investigation confirmed that Turner along with Bobie Barncord kidnapped, tortured and then killed the victim, before setting her body on fire.
Turner’s accomplice and codefendant Bobie Barncord goes to trial on March 16, 2020.
“While nothing can bring Ms. Jones back, I pray this sentence brings some sense of justice to the victim’s family who has had to endure the unimaginable,” said State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. I want to commend ASA Traci Robinson for her diligent efforts to prosecute this case and the Baltimore Police Department and ATF’s Baltimore Field Division for their assistance with identifying and investigating the perpetrators in this case. Their partnership, along with vital information obtained by witnesses, was key to bringing justice to the criminals responsible for this heinous crime.”
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breaking911--2020-02-05--GRAPHIC: Just Released Video Shows Gunman Pull Pistol On New Orleans Police Before Officers Open Fir

GRAPHIC: Just Released Video Shows Gunman Pull Pistol On New Orleans Police Before Officers Open Fire In French Quarter

The NOPD on February 4 , 2020 released to media video footage captured from officer ’ s body worn and dashboard cameras during an officer-involved shooting incident on January 25 , 2020 .
The video , released under the department ’ s protocol regarding instances of officer-involved shootings , clearly shows how quickly events unfolded from the time NOPD officers first arrived at the scene to the moment when the use of deadly force was required .
At 7:26 a.m. on January 25 , NOPD received multiple calls of an intoxicated subject pointing a firearm at random individuals in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People fleeing the scene flagged down responding officers and directed them to the armed subject , later identified as 25-year-old Austin Bentel , who was heard and observed to be screaming and shouting profanities as he walked along the street .
Seconds after the first officer arrived on scene , Bentel was seen to approach the officer , draw a firearm and point it at that officer before the officer could exit her marked police unit .
The officer , along with three other officers approaching on foot , then fired a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which resulted in Bentel being struck multiple times .
Bentel was transported to an area hospital to receive treatment for his injuries .
None of the officers were injured as a result of the shooting .
“ As shown in the video , officers had little time to react other than to defend themselves against the aggressive actions of this perpetrator , ” NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said .
Per standard protocol in a case when an officer ’ s duty weapon is discharged , the NOPD Public Integrity Bureau ’ s Force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an investigation into the incident .

The NOPD on February 4, 2020 released to media video footage captured from officer’s body worn and dashboard cameras during an officer-involved shooting incident on January 25, 2020. The video, released under the department’s protocol regarding instances of officer-involved shootings, clearly shows how quickly events unfolded from the time NOPD officers first arrived at the scene to the moment when the use of deadly force was required. At 7:26 a.m. on January 25, NOPD received multiple calls of an intoxicated subject pointing a firearm at random individuals in the area of Bourbon and St. Louis streets. People fleeing the scene flagged down responding officers and directed them to the armed subject, later identified as 25-year-old Austin Bentel, who was heard and observed to be screaming and shouting profanities as he walked along the street.
Seconds after the first officer arrived on scene, Bentel was seen to approach the officer, draw a firearm and point it at that officer before the officer could exit her marked police unit. The officer, along with three other officers approaching on foot, then fired a total of 15 shots at Bentel, which resulted in Bentel being struck multiple times. Bentel was transported to an area hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. None of the officers were injured as a result of the shooting. “As shown in the video, officers had little time to react other than to defend themselves against the aggressive actions of this perpetrator,” NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said. Per standard protocol in a case when an officer’s duty weapon is discharged, the NOPD Public Integrity Bureau’s Force Investigation Team (FIT) immediately opened an investigation into the incident.
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breaking911--2020-02-05--WATCH: CCTV Footage Shows The Moment A Plane Skidded Off The Runway, Broke In Half In Istanbul

A Pegasus Airlines plane flying into Istanbul ’ s Sabiha Gokcen airport skidded off the end of the wet runway @ @ @ @ @ after landing on Wednesday , injuring 120 people , Istanbul ’ s Governor said .

A Pegasus Airlines plane flying into Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen airport skidded off the end of the wet runway and broke into three pieces after landing on Wednesday, injuring 120 people, Istanbul’s Governor said.
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breaking911--2020-02-06--RAW VIDEO: Rapper Nelly Goes On Epic Rant At Casino, ‘Get Off My Nuts’

Here ’ s Nelly railing against a pit boss inside a casino after beefing with other players about how to @ @ @ @ @ y ’ know it ’ s serious … ’ cause nuts got involved !
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Here’s Nelly railing against a pit boss inside a casino after beefing with other players about how to PROPERLY play poker, and y’know it’s serious … ’cause nuts got involved!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=19&v=yErCkpeKZXI&feature=emb_title
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breaking911--2020-02-07--SHOCK VIDEO: New Jersey High School Basketball Team Jumps Their Own Coach

A New Jersey high school basketball coach was assaulted Tuesday night , allegedly by his own players .

A New Jersey high school basketball coach was assaulted Tuesday night, allegedly by his own players.
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breaking911--2020-02-07--NYC Releases Illegal Immigrant Attempted Rapist Despite ICE Detainer

NEW YORK — A 39-year-old Mexican national illegally present in the U.S. was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ’ s ( ICE ) Enforcement and Removal Operations ( ERO ) officers Jan. 31 .
ERO had previously lodged an immigration detainer with the New York City Department of Corrections ( NYCDOC ) following his arrest for a sexual offense in the Bronx .
Martin Estrada-Barela was arrested by the NYPD Jan. 17 , 2019 , on the charges of attempted rape , unlawful imprisonment , and attempted assault .
Estrada-Barela was subsequently arraigned and remanded into the custody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2019 , ERO officers assigned to ERO New York ’ s Criminal Alien Program lodged a detainer with the NYCDOC .
In Feb. 2019 , Estrada-Barela posted bond and was released from NYCDOC custody without the detainer being honored , as a result of New York City ’ s sanctuary policies .
On Jan 21 .
2020 , ICE served an immigration subpoena on the NYCDOC requesting information believed to be in their possession regarding Estrada-Barela .
However , despite the lack of response to the subpoena , ERO officers arrested Estrada-Barela @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York .
He is currently detained in ICE custody , pending removal proceedings before a federal immigration judge .
“ Estrada-Barela was released back into the community after his sexual offenses charges , even when he could have safely been taken into ICE custody .
And because no information was received from the subpoena , it took that much longer to locate him , allowing that much more time for him to potentially re-offend , ” said Thomas R. Decker , field office director for ERO New York .
“ The politics of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in danger when they refuse to honor our detainers , and when you add the refusal to provide information as well – it ’ s a clear signal that they place the criminal alien above law-abiding residents .
Law enforcement ’ s common goal is to keep the public safe , and despite the policies of politicians and city officials that place obstacles to protect the criminal alien , we will continue to enforce immigration laws and make the community safe.
” ICE removed or returned 267,000 aliens in fiscal year 2019 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 86 percent of whom had criminal convictions or pending criminal charges .
ICE is focused on removing public safety threats , such as convicted crimina

NEW YORK — A 39-year-old Mexican national illegally present in the U.S. was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers Jan. 31. ERO had previously lodged an immigration detainer with the New York City Department of Corrections (NYCDOC) following his arrest for a sexual offense in the Bronx.
Martin Estrada-Barela was arrested by the NYPD Jan. 17, 2019, on the charges of attempted rape, unlawful imprisonment, and attempted assault. Estrada-Barela was subsequently arraigned and remanded into the custody of the NYCDOC. On January 20, 2019, ERO officers assigned to ERO New York’s Criminal Alien Program lodged a detainer with the NYCDOC. In Feb. 2019, Estrada-Barela posted bond and was released from NYCDOC custody without the detainer being honored, as a result of New York City’s sanctuary policies.
On Jan 21. 2020, ICE served an immigration subpoena on the NYCDOC requesting information believed to be in their possession regarding Estrada-Barela. However, despite the lack of response to the subpoena, ERO officers arrested Estrada-Barela Jan. 31 in the Bronx, New York. He is currently detained in ICE custody, pending removal proceedings before a federal immigration judge.
“Estrada-Barela was released back into the community after his sexual offenses charges, even when he could have safely been taken into ICE custody. And because no information was received from the subpoena, it took that much longer to locate him, allowing that much more time for him to potentially re-offend,” said Thomas R. Decker, field office director for ERO New York. “The politics of NYC place the safety of its citizens in danger when they refuse to honor our detainers, and when you add the refusal to provide information as well – it’s a clear signal that they place the criminal alien above law-abiding residents. Law enforcement’s common goal is to keep the public safe, and despite the policies of politicians and city officials that place obstacles to protect the criminal alien, we will continue to enforce immigration laws and make the community safe.”
ICE removed or returned 267,000 aliens in fiscal year 2019. ERO arrested 143,000 aliens, more than 86 percent of whom had criminal convictions or pending criminal charges.
ICE is focused on removing public safety threats, such as convicted crimina
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breaking911--2020-02-07--Lt. Col. Vindman, Who Provided Impeachment Testimony, Has Been Escorted From The White House

National Security Council staffer and key impeachment witness Alexander Vindman has been escorted out of the White House , Vindman @ @ @ @ @ Attorney David Pressman said , “ There is no question in the mind of any @ @ @ @ @ s job is over , why this country now has one less soldier serving it @ @ @ @ @ LTC Vindman was asked to leave for telling the truth .
His honor , his @ @ @ @ @ the powerful .
The truth has cost LTC Alexander Vindman his job , his career @ @ @ @ @ “ The most powerful man in the world – buoyed by the silent , the @ @ @ @ @ ” had “ decided to exact revenge ” on Vindman .
Vindman came to national @ @ @ @ @ he testified before the United States Congress regarding the Trump–Ukraine scandal .

National Security Council staffer and key impeachment witness Alexander Vindman has been escorted out of the White House, Vindman’s lawyer says.
Attorney David Pressman said, “There is no question in the mind of any American why this man’s job is over, why this country now has one less soldier serving it at the White House. LTC Vindman was asked to leave for telling the truth. His honor, his commitment to right, frightened the powerful. The truth has cost LTC Alexander Vindman his job, his career, and his privacy.”
“The most powerful man in the world – buoyed by the silent, the pliable, and the complicit” had “decided to exact revenge” on Vindman.
Vindman came to national attention in October 2019 when he testified before the United States Congress regarding the Trump–Ukraine scandal.
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breaking911--2020-02-07--Wild Grocery Store Food Fight Caught On Camera

A food fight broke out between a cashier and customer at a Kroger location in Nashville , Tennessee .

A food fight broke out between a cashier and customer at a Kroger location in Nashville, Tennessee.
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breaking911--2020-02-07--14-Year-Old Shoots Man Inside Illinois Convenience Store

Peoria , Illinois — Sunday , February 2 , 2020 at approximately 10:09 pm , Peoria Police responded to a @ @ @ @ @ block of W Johnson St .
While en-route , officers received additional information regarding a @ @ @ @ @ of the Johnson Mini Mart ( 907 W Johnson St ) .
Officers located the @ @ @ @ @ of the business with a gunshot wound to the leg .
The victim was transported @ @ @ @ @ non life threatening injuries .
During the course of the investigation , detectives developed information @ @ @ @ @ a suspect , a juvenile male , 14 years of age .
Friday , February @ @ @ @ @ 14 year old suspect was arrested at the Peoria Police Department for Aggravated Battery with @ @ @ @ @ with Injury .
The juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center .
No further @ @ @ @

Peoria, Illinois — Sunday, February 2, 2020 at approximately 10:09 pm, Peoria Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 900 block of W Johnson St. While en-route, officers received additional information regarding a victim of a shooting inside of the Johnson Mini Mart (907 W Johnson St). Officers located the adult male victim just inside of the business with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.
During the course of the investigation, detectives developed information leading to the identification of a suspect, a juvenile male, 14 years of age.
Friday, February 7, 2020, the 14 year old suspect was arrested at the Peoria Police Department for Aggravated Battery with a Firearm and Mob Action with Injury. The juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center. No further information was released.
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breaking911--2020-02-07--FEDS: Florida Woman Made Toddlers Perform Sexual Acts On Each Other While Pedophile Boyfriend Watche

FEDS: Florida Woman Made Toddlers Perform Sexual Acts On Each Other While Pedophile Boyfriend Watched Online

Orlando , Florida – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton , Jr. has sentenced Rose Beth Litzky ( 33 , Palm Bay ) to 30 years in federal prison for conspiring to sexually exploit children , sexually exploiting children , and possessing child pornography .
According to evidence presented at trial , between 2014 and 2016 , Litzky conspired with her boyfriend , Roberto Oquendo , to sexually exploit two young children in her custody and care .
Litzky , who lived in Florida , caused the children to engage in sexually explicit conduct while Oquendo watched using a video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Virginia .
Oquendo created hundreds of screenshots of the explicit visual depictions and transported them to Brevard County , where law enforcement found them on his cell phone .
During an interview with law enforcement officers , Litzky also admitted to producing hundreds of sexually explicit pictures of the children and texting them to Oquendo for his sexual gratification .
Law enforcement searched Litzky ’ s phone and found a sexually explicit image of one of the children , who was two years old at the time the picture was taken .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judge Roy B. Dalton , Jr. sentenced Oquendo to 50 years in federal prison for his role in the offenses .
“ Child pornography is a despicable crime so I commend the efforts of the agents and federal prosecutors who are relentless in their work to ensure children are protected from these sexual predators , ” said Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Tampa Division Michael McPherson .
“ I am so very proud of these agents who are devoted to protecting children by making sure the evil men and women who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” stated Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey .
“ These cases are an example of how cooperation between agencies keeps our children safe .
I want to thank the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for prosecuting these cases and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for all of their support in fighting the exploitation of children.
” This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Brevard County Sheriff ’ s Office .
It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Ilianys River Miranda and Karen L. Gable .

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. has sentenced Rose Beth Litzky (33, Palm Bay) to 30 years in federal prison for conspiring to sexually exploit children, sexually exploiting children, and possessing child pornography.
A federal jury had found Litzky guilty on July 29, 2019.
According to evidence presented at trial, between 2014 and 2016, Litzky conspired with her boyfriend, Roberto Oquendo, to sexually exploit two young children in her custody and care. Litzky, who lived in Florida, caused the children to engage in sexually explicit conduct while Oquendo watched using a video and messaging app from his residence in Virginia. Oquendo created hundreds of screenshots of the explicit visual depictions and transported them to Brevard County, where law enforcement found them on his cell phone.
During an interview with law enforcement officers, Litzky also admitted to producing hundreds of sexually explicit pictures of the children and texting them to Oquendo for his sexual gratification. Law enforcement searched Litzky’s phone and found a sexually explicit image of one of the children, who was two years old at the time the picture was taken.
On August 26, 2019, U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. sentenced Oquendo to 50 years in federal prison for his role in the offenses.
“Child pornography is a despicable crime so I commend the efforts of the agents and federal prosecutors who are relentless in their work to ensure children are protected from these sexual predators,” said Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Tampa Division Michael McPherson.
“I am so very proud of these agents who are devoted to protecting children by making sure the evil men and women who hurt them are brought to justice,” stated Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey. “These cases are an example of how cooperation between agencies keeps our children safe. I want to thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecuting these cases and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for all of their support in fighting the exploitation of children.”
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Ilianys River Miranda and Karen L. Gable.
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breaking911--2020-02-07--OKC Cops Release Video Showing Man Shot Dead In Hail of Gunfire After Murdering His Wife

Oklahoma City police released body camera footage of officer-involved shooting that occurred in a Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood Monday , @ @ @ @ @ Police officers fatally shot Quentin Broadus Monday afternoon after he had killed his wife , @ @ @ @ @ police on a three-mile chase .
After the pursuit came to an end , bodycam @ @ @ @ @ vehicle with a gun in his hand and that ’ s when six police officers @ @ @ @ @ him .
No officers were injured and all have since been cleared in the incident @

Oklahoma City police released body camera footage of officer-involved shooting that occurred in a Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood Monday, September 9, 2019. Police officers fatally shot Quentin Broadus Monday afternoon after he had killed his wife, 33-year-old Caleea Broadus and led police on a three-mile chase. After the pursuit came to an end, bodycam footage shows Quentin exit the vehicle with a gun in his hand and that’s when six police officers fired at Quentin, striking him. No officers were injured and all have since been cleared in the incident.
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breaking911--2020-02-09--Armed Man Arrested Near White House; Says He Was There To Kill President Trump

WASHINGTON — A 25-year-old Florida man armed with a knife was arrested near the White House Saturday .
The suspect @ @ @ @ @ told Secret Service agents that he was there to “ assassinate ” President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ Hedgpeth walked up to a Secret Service officer and said he was there to kill @ @ @ @ @ “ I have a knife to do it with.
” A 3 1/2-inch knife in @ @ @ @ @ his person along with an empty gun holster .
He was taken to a hospital @ @ @ @ @ with charges pending .
His vehicle was also impounded .

WASHINGTON — A 25-year-old Florida man armed with a knife was arrested near the White House Saturday.
The suspect, Roger Hedgpeth, reportedly told Secret Service agents that he was there to “assassinate” President Donald Trump, D.C. police said.
Hedgpeth walked up to a Secret Service officer and said he was there to kill the President, adding, “I have a knife to do it with.”
A 3 1/2-inch knife in a sheath was found on his person along with an empty gun holster.
He was taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation with charges pending. His vehicle was also impounded.
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breaking911--2020-02-09--Video Shows Florida Tourists Fall Into Street, Struck By Car as Driver Flees

The driver of a Porsche heading up State Road A1A ran over a man and woman in the middle of @ @ @ @ @ stumbled onto the road at the precise moment the luxury car approached .

The driver of a Porsche heading up State Road A1A ran over a man and woman in the middle of the night when the pair stumbled onto the road at the precise moment the luxury car approached.
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breaking911--2020-02-09--American Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan Identified

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom ’ s Sentinel .
@ @ @ @ @ , 2020 in Nangarhar Province , Afghanistan , as a result of wounds sustained while @ @ @ @ @ The incident is under investigation .
Both soldiers were assigned to 3rd Battalion , 7th @ @ @ @ @ ) , Eglin Air Force Base , Florida .

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
Both soldiers died February 8, 2020 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, as a result of wounds sustained while engaged in combat operations. The incident is under investigation.
The deceased are:
Sgt. 1st Class* Javier Jaguar Gutierrez, 28, of San Antonio, Texas.
Sgt. 1st Class* Antonio Rey Rodriguez, 28, of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Both soldiers were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
BREAKING: U.S. and Afghan military forces have been fired on while taking part in an operation in eastern Afghanistan, with multiple American casualties reported – AP — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 8, 2020
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breaking911--2020-02-08--Police: Man Kills Wife, Kids Before Hanging Himself

PENNS GROVE , N.J. ( CBS ) — Police say a man stabbed his wife and kids to death inside @ @ @ @ @ hanging himself in a park in Carneys Point .
The bodies of Eugenio Severino , @ @ @ @ @ Reyes Severino , and their children , 4-year-old Eurianny and 2-year-old Eurl , were discovered @ @ @ @ @

PENNS GROVE, N.J. (CBS) — Police say a man stabbed his wife and kids to death inside their Penns Grove apartment before hanging himself in a park in Carneys Point. The bodies of Eugenio Severino, his wife, 30-year-old Ruth Reyes Severino, and their children, 4-year-old Eurianny and 2-year-old Eurl, were discovered Wednesday following the murder-suicide.
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breaking911--2020-02-10--As Coronavirus Death Toll Grows, China Heads Back to Work

BEIJING — As the worldwide death toll for the Wuhan coronavirus hit 910 , Chinese employees headed back to work @ @ @ @ @ loosened some of the restrictions that sprung into place in response to the crisis .
@ @ @ @ @ Commission reported that the coronavirus killed 97 in China on Sunday , the highest fatality @ @ @ @ @ since the outbreak began from an illegal animal market in December .
The number of @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday to 23,589 on Sunday .
However , 4,008 suspected cases were added , @ @ @ @ @ previous ones were ruled out .
A team of experts from the World Health Organization @ @ @ @ @ assist in assessment and coordinating a response to the virus , an epidemic that has @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns nationwide .

BEIJING — As the worldwide death toll for the Wuhan coronavirus hit 910, Chinese employees headed back to work on Sunday after the government loosened some of the restrictions that sprung into place in response to the crisis.
China’s National Health Commission reported that the coronavirus killed 97 in China on Sunday, the highest fatality rate for a single day since the outbreak began from an illegal animal market in December.
The number of suspected cases dropped from 28,942 on Saturday to 23,589 on Sunday. However, 4,008 suspected cases were added, meaning that many of the previous ones were ruled out.
A team of experts from the World Health Organization was flying into Beijing to assist in assessment and coordinating a response to the virus, an epidemic that has caused the authorities to initiate lockdowns nationwide.
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breaking911--2020-02-10--BREAKING: Video Shows Moment Before Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Went Down

For the first time we ’ re seeing video of Kobe Bryant ’ s doomed flight taking off .

For the first time we’re seeing video of Kobe Bryant’s doomed flight taking off.
WATCH NEXT: Chilling 911 Call In Kobe Bryant Chopper Crash: https://breaking911.com/breaking-cops-release-chilling-911-calls-in-crash-that-killed-kobe-bryant-8-others/
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breaking911--2020-02-10--“I WILL KILL THIS F**KING BABY!” Newly Released Video Shows Intense SWAT Standoff With Convicted Fel

“I WILL KILL THIS F**KING BABY!” Newly Released Video Shows Intense SWAT Standoff With Convicted Felon

FLORIDA — ( Scroll Down For Video ) — Early Sunday morning , Volusia sheriff ’ s deputies responded to an emergency call for assistance from an Ormond Beach police officer who ’ d just been attacked by the subject of a suspicious vehicle call at a Marathon gas station ( 530 S. Atlantic Ave. , Ormond Beach ) .
It was reported the suspect had attempted to take the officer ’ s weapons and had kicked the officer in the head before fleeing in a vehicle .
Deputies along with members of the Daytona Beach Police Department , Volusia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department converged to assist Ormond PD , and the suspect vehicle was pursued to the area of Nova Road and Jersey Avenue , where the suspect lost control and crashed shortly after 2:15 a.m .
The suspect , identified as 27-year-old convicted felon and gang member Dillon Calisi ( DOB 3/1/1993 ) of Holly Hill , was armed with a handgun and refused to exit the vehicle .
Over the course of the next 2 and a half hours , law enforcement surrounded Calisi ’ s vehicle as he made a series of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to shoot himself , to shoot an infant he claimed was in the car but wasn ’ t , and to set off explosives he had in the car .
Members of the Sheriff ’ s Office SWAT team responded and approached Calisi ’ s vehicle using a BearCat tactical vehicle .
After deploying tear gas and a sting-ball grenade into the car , SWAT deputies removed Calisi from the vehicle and took him into custody .
He was turned over to Ormond Beach police and transported to Halifax Health Medical Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheriff ’ s Office is charging Calisi with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement , resisting arrest without violence and driving with a suspended license , in addition to his Ormond Beach PD charges of battery on a law enforcement officer ( see their news release for additional details ) .
Calisi was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear on charges of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and threatening a law enforcement officer .
Those latter charges stem from a December incident in which Calisi was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daytona Beach police officer he could find his information on the dark web and kill him and his family .

FLORIDA — (Scroll Down For Video) — Early Sunday morning, Volusia sheriff’s deputies responded to an emergency call for assistance from an Ormond Beach police officer who’d just been attacked by the subject of a suspicious vehicle call at a Marathon gas station (530 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach). It was reported the suspect had attempted to take the officer’s weapons and had kicked the officer in the head before fleeing in a vehicle.
Deputies along with members of the Daytona Beach Police Department, Volusia County Beach Safety and Holly Hill Police Department converged to assist Ormond PD, and the suspect vehicle was pursued to the area of Nova Road and Jersey Avenue, where the suspect lost control and crashed shortly after 2:15 a.m.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old convicted felon and gang member Dillon Calisi (DOB 3/1/1993) of Holly Hill, was armed with a handgun and refused to exit the vehicle. Over the course of the next 2 and a half hours, law enforcement surrounded Calisi’s vehicle as he made a series of threats over the phone to shoot them, to shoot himself, to shoot an infant he claimed was in the car but wasn’t, and to set off explosives he had in the car.
Members of the Sheriff’s Office SWAT team responded and approached Calisi’s vehicle using a BearCat tactical vehicle. After deploying tear gas and a sting-ball grenade into the car, SWAT deputies removed Calisi from the vehicle and took him into custody. He was turned over to Ormond Beach police and transported to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach for evaluation.
The Sheriff’s Office is charging Calisi with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, resisting arrest without violence and driving with a suspended license, in addition to his Ormond Beach PD charges of battery on a law enforcement officer (see their news release for additional details). Calisi was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear on charges of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and threatening a law enforcement officer. Those latter charges stem from a December incident in which Calisi was found carrying 9mm ammunition and told a Daytona Beach police officer he could find his information on the dark web and kill him and his family.
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breaking911--2020-02-10--White House Says President Trump Will Visit India

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit India on February 24 – 25 , 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ Lady will travel to New Delhi and Ahmedabad , which is in Prime Minister Modi @ @ @ @ @ Gujarat and played such an important role in Mahatma Gandhi ’ s life and leadership @ @ @ @ @ .
During a phone call over the weekend , President Trump and Prime Minister Modi @ @ @ @ @ strengthen the United States-India strategic partnership and highlight the strong and enduring bonds between the @ @ @ @ @

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit India on February 24 – 25, 2020. The President and The First Lady will travel to New Delhi and Ahmedabad, which is in Prime Minister Modi’s home state of Gujarat and played such an important role in Mahatma Gandhi’s life and leadership of the Indian independence movement.
During a phone call over the weekend, President Trump and Prime Minister Modi agreed the trip will further strengthen the United States-India strategic partnership and highlight the strong and enduring bonds between the American and Indian people.
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breaking911--2020-02-10--Minnesota Rapper Live-Streams Police Chase, His Fatal Shooting On Facebook; Officers Won’t Be Charge

Minnesota Rapper Live-Streams Police Chase, His Fatal Shooting On Facebook; Officers Won’t Be Charged

MINNEAPOLIS — ( Scroll Down For Video ) — After careful and extensive review of the evidence the Hennepin County Attorney ’ s Office will not file criminal charges against Richfield or Edina police officers for the fatal shooting of Brian Quinones-Rosario , Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Monday .
“ First I want to acknowledge what a tragic event this was .
My condolences go out to Mr. Quinones ’ friends and family , ” Freeman stated .
“ Our office received hours of video evidence from the Richfield and Edina police squad car cameras and from Mr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When Mr. Quinones left his car after leading police on a chase , he had a knife in his hand .
Subsequently , he threatened several officers with the knife .
Mr. Quinones refused police requests to stand down and refused to drop the knife .
“ Under Minnesota law , it is clear that Officers Pedersen , Schultz , Stariha , Carroll , and Wenande ’ s use of deadly force was necessary , proportional , and objectively reasonable in the face of the apparent threat of death or great bodily harm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Richfield and Edina police squad car cameras and Quinones ’ personal Facebook Live video captured the incident from beginning to end .
From Quinones ’ Facebook Live video , it showed him driving , and in the process , violating multiple traffic laws : speeding , making illegal turns and running a red light .
The squad car ’ s flashing lights are visible in the video .
Evidence revealed that , shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Sept. 7 , Edina Police Officer Nicholas Pedersen was driving in the center lane on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Quinones ’ gray car approached his vehicle on the right .
Quinones turned against the light while speeding , and Officer Pedersen turned on his squad car camera and started following Quinones who was holding a cell phone up by his face .
Quinones continued speeding and made a left turn without signaling , causing Officer Pedersen to turn on his emergency lights and siren , directing Quinones to pull over .
Officer Pedersen noted Quinones ’ erratic driving , crossing over center lines and refusing to stop or pull his car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to other officers that he had “ one not stopping.
” When Officer Pedersen crossed the intersection at 76th and Xerxes , he entered the city of Richfield .
At 77th St. , he waited for additional squad cars to join him so they could make a felony stop of Quinones ’ car .
Thinking that Quinones may be drunk , at Portland Ave. , Officer Pedersen attempted a PIT maneuver on Quinones ’ car , where he would bump the back of Quinones ’ vehicle attempting to stop the vehicle .
Officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his brakes and thereafter Officer Pedersen parked in front of Quinones ’ car in the left lane .
When Officer Pedersen exited the squad car with his gun drawn , Quinones quickly came up behind him , aggressively pointing a knife in his direction .
Richfield Police Officer , Dylan Schultz—who heard Officer Pedersen ’ s dispatch—was the next officer to arrive on scene .
He saw Quinones with the knife outside of his car walking towards Pedersen , during which time Officer Pedersen said “ drop the knife ” once again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his squad car and ran up to Officer Pederson and Quinones who were standing on the median .
Officer Schultz then attempted to use non-deadly force to end this situation by tasering Quinones .
Unfortunately , that did not stop Quinones .
As Officer Schultz approached , Quinones unexpectedly bolted towards Officer Pederson , apparently distracted by the other officers arriving .
Officer Pedersen became concerned at the unexpected movement fired three shots at Quinones , stopping when he notices the other officers on scene .
By then , three additional officers arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stariha and Joseph Carroll , and Edina Police Officer Benjamin Wenande .
When Officer Schultz discharged the Taser , Quinones turned , pointed his blade at Officer Schultz and ran at him , screaming “ Kill me , kill me !
” It is then that Richfield Police Officer Stariha feared Quinones would hurt or kill Officer Schultz and others on site , fired five shots at Quinones .
Quinones then raised his arms toward his midsection , dropped his head , made a slashing gesture with his knife and lunged towards Richfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once and Officer Stariha fired three additional shots at Quinones .
During this incident , Edina Police Officer Benjamin Wenande—who arrived last , parked behind three Richfield squad cars and walked towards the median where other officers and Quinones were standing .
Officer Wenande heard officers saying “ Drop the knife ” repeatedly .
Quinones moved closer to Officer Wenande with the knife in his hand and Officer Wenande fired a single shot at Quinones .
After being shot multiple times , Quinones finally fell to the ground , dropping the knife .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schultz and Carroll retrieved a medical kit and rendered first aid to Quinones before paramedics arrived .
When medics arrived , Quinones was pronounced dead on the scene .
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ’ s autopsy of Quinones found he was shot seven times and died as a result of those injuries .
Toxicology tests revealed Quinones was not under drug or alcohol influence during the incident .
The five police officers involved provided voluntary statements to the Hennepin County Sheriff ’ s Office a few days after the shooting , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all five officers were not under the influence of any substances at the time of the altercation .

MINNEAPOLIS — (Scroll Down For Video) — After careful and extensive review of the evidence the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office will not file criminal charges against Richfield or Edina police officers for the fatal shooting of Brian Quinones-Rosario, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Monday.
“First I want to acknowledge what a tragic event this was. My condolences go out to Mr. Quinones’ friends and family,” Freeman stated. “Our office received hours of video evidence from the Richfield and Edina police squad car cameras and from Mr. Quinones’ personal Facebook Live video. When Mr. Quinones left his car after leading police on a chase, he had a knife in his hand. Subsequently, he threatened several officers with the knife. Mr. Quinones refused police requests to stand down and refused to drop the knife.
“Under Minnesota law, it is clear that Officers Pedersen, Schultz, Stariha, Carroll, and Wenande’s use of deadly force was necessary, proportional, and objectively reasonable in the face of the apparent threat of death or great bodily harm, and no criminal charges are warranted.”
Factual Background
Richfield and Edina police squad car cameras and Quinones’ personal Facebook Live video captured the incident from beginning to end.
From Quinones’ Facebook Live video, it showed him driving, and in the process, violating multiple traffic laws: speeding, making illegal turns and running a red light. The squad car’s flashing lights are visible in the video.
Evidence revealed that, shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Sept. 7, Edina Police Officer Nicholas Pedersen was driving in the center lane on Normandale Frontage Rd. near 77th St. when Quinones’ gray car approached his vehicle on the right. Quinones turned against the light while speeding, and Officer Pedersen turned on his squad car camera and started following Quinones who was holding a cell phone up by his face. Quinones continued speeding and made a left turn without signaling, causing Officer Pedersen to turn on his emergency lights and siren, directing Quinones to pull over.
Officer Pedersen noted Quinones’ erratic driving, crossing over center lines and refusing to stop or pull his car over. Officer Pedersen sent a dispatch to other officers that he had “one not stopping.” When Officer Pedersen crossed the intersection at 76th and Xerxes, he entered the city of Richfield. At 77th St., he waited for additional squad cars to join him so they could make a felony stop of Quinones’ car.
Thinking that Quinones may be drunk, at Portland Ave., Officer Pedersen attempted a PIT maneuver on Quinones’ car, where he would bump the back of Quinones’ vehicle attempting to stop the vehicle. Officer Pedersen missed, but Quinones unexpectedly slammed on his brakes and thereafter Officer Pedersen parked in front of Quinones’ car in the left lane.
When Officer Pedersen exited the squad car with his gun drawn, Quinones quickly came up behind him, aggressively pointing a knife in his direction.
Richfield Police Officer, Dylan Schultz—who heard Officer Pedersen’s dispatch—was the next officer to arrive on scene. He saw Quinones with the knife outside of his car walking towards Pedersen, during which time Officer Pedersen said “drop the knife” once again through the radio. Officer Schultz exited his squad car and ran up to Officer Pederson and Quinones who were standing on the median. Officer Schultz then attempted to use non-deadly force to end this situation by tasering Quinones. Unfortunately, that did not stop Quinones.
As Officer Schultz approached, Quinones unexpectedly bolted towards Officer Pederson, apparently distracted by the other officers arriving. Officer Pedersen became concerned at the unexpected movement fired three shots at Quinones, stopping when he notices the other officers on scene.
By then, three additional officers arrived on scene: Richfield Police Officers Macabe Stariha and Joseph Carroll, and Edina Police Officer Benjamin Wenande. When Officer Schultz discharged the Taser, Quinones turned, pointed his blade at Officer Schultz and ran at him, screaming “Kill me, kill me!”
It is then that Richfield Police Officer Stariha feared Quinones would hurt or kill Officer Schultz and others on site, fired five shots at Quinones. Quinones then raised his arms toward his midsection, dropped his head, made a slashing gesture with his knife and lunged towards Richfield Police Officer Carroll. Officer Carroll shot once and Officer Stariha fired three additional shots at Quinones.
During this incident, Edina Police Officer Benjamin Wenande—who arrived last, parked behind three Richfield squad cars and walked towards the median where other officers and Quinones were standing. Officer Wenande heard officers saying “Drop the knife” repeatedly. Quinones moved closer to Officer Wenande with the knife in his hand and Officer Wenande fired a single shot at Quinones.
After being shot multiple times, Quinones finally fell to the ground, dropping the knife.
Once the car was secured, Officers Schultz and Carroll retrieved a medical kit and rendered first aid to Quinones before paramedics arrived. When medics arrived, Quinones was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s autopsy of Quinones found he was shot seven times and died as a result of those injuries. Toxicology tests revealed Quinones was not under drug or alcohol influence during the incident.
The five police officers involved provided voluntary statements to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office a few days after the shooting, in addition to toxicology testing. Results showed all five officers were not under the influence of any substances at the time of the altercation.
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breaking911--2020-02-10--Georgia Deputy Struck After Man Opens Fire on Cops With Rifle

Byron , Houston County , GA. – On Sunday , February 9 , 2020 , the GBI was requested by the Houston County Sheriff ’ s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting .
Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 7:00 AM , four Houston County Deputies responded to 207 Danube Way , Byron , GA in reference to a domestic disturbance call to the 911 Center .
One deputy walked up to the residence and announced that he was law enforcement .
A subject inside the residence asked the deputy if he was from Byron Police Department .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County deputy .
While the deputy was standing on the front porch , one of the other deputies in the front yard area heard a sound that he recognized as a rifle being loaded .
He and the other deputies pulled back from the residence .
The subject was seen in the backyard area behind a fence and then was later seen exiting the front door .
The subject opened fire at the deputies with a rifle .
The deputies took cover and three deputies returned fire , striking the subject .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his weapon .
During the gunfire exchange , one of the deputies was struck in his hand .
The other deputies were not injured .
EMS was called to the scene and treated the subject as well as the deputy .
The subject , later identified as Michael Leatherwood , 47 years old , was transported to the Navicent Health Center .
The deputy was also transported by ambulance to the hospital .
Leatherwood is listed in serious condition .
Charges are pending .

Byron, Houston County, GA. – On Sunday, February 9, 2020, the GBI was requested by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting.
Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 7:00 AM, four Houston County Deputies responded to 207 Danube Way, Byron, GA in reference to a domestic disturbance call to the 911 Center. One deputy walked up to the residence and announced that he was law enforcement. A subject inside the residence asked the deputy if he was from Byron Police Department. The deputy advised that he was a Houston County deputy. While the deputy was standing on the front porch, one of the other deputies in the front yard area heard a sound that he recognized as a rifle being loaded. He and the other deputies pulled back from the residence. The subject was seen in the backyard area behind a fence and then was later seen exiting the front door. The subject opened fire at the deputies with a rifle. The deputies took cover and three deputies returned fire, striking the subject. The fourth deputy on scene did not fire his weapon. During the gunfire exchange, one of the deputies was struck in his hand. The other deputies were not injured. EMS was called to the scene and treated the subject as well as the deputy. The subject, later identified as Michael Leatherwood, 47 years old, was transported to the Navicent Health Center. The deputy was also transported by ambulance to the hospital.
Leatherwood is listed in serious condition. Charges are pending.
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breaking911--2020-02-10--Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Driving Van Into Pro-Trump, GOP Tent

Jacksonville , Fla. Sheriff ’ s Office says 27-year-old Gregory William Loel Timm drove a van into a tent belonging @ @ @ @ @ Duval County .
The group was staging an event in the parking at the Walmart @ @ @ @ @ Witnesses told police that a man in his 20s driving an older brown Chevy van @ @ @ @ @ before driving through , running over their tables and chairs .
Volunteers for the Republican @ @ @ @ @ vote .

Jacksonville, Fla. Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Gregory William Loel Timm drove a van into a tent belonging to the Republican Party of Duval County. The group was staging an event in the parking at the Walmart in the Sandalwood area. Witnesses told police that a man in his 20s driving an older brown Chevy van pulled up to the tent before driving through, running over their tables and chairs. Volunteers for the Republican Party were registering people to vote.
Law Enforcement has been notified. Be careful tough guys who you play with! https://t.co/1Pq0hOrzy2 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 9, 2020
Today in Jacksonville, Florida six Trump Campaign volunteers were intentionally targeted while registering voters. pic.twitter.com/0wzaCYh5ut — Duval County GOP (@DuvalGOP) February 8, 2020
#JSO has arrested the suspect who drove through the voter registration tent in the area of 11900 Atlantic Boulevard. Gregory Timm has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Criminal Mischief, and Driving While Driver’s License Suspended. pic.twitter.com/zGKbR2VTg0 — Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) February 9, 2020
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breaking911--2020-02-10--New York Files Suit Against Trump Administration Over ‘Trusted Traveler’ Suspension

NEW YORK — ( Press Release ) — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that on the behalf of New York , Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over a new federal policy that prohibits New Yorkers from enrolling or re-enrolling in the federal government ’ s Trusted Traveler Programs .
The suit , filed against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security , U.S. Customs and Border Protection , and the two agencies ’ acting-leaders , argues that the policy change is arbitrary and poses a threat to New Yorkers ’ safety and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of thousands of individual residents , and interferes with New York ’ s rights as a sovereign state .
“ We will not compromise our values nor back down when the federal government continues to unfairly and illegally target New York , ” Governor Cuomo said .
“ There are more than a dozen states – including red states – with similar laws , but President Trump and his enablers are once again taking their aim at New York ’ s economy in a way that not only inconveniences travelers , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Make no mistake we are fighting back and will be using every tool available to us to do so.
” “ New Yorkers will not be held hostage by an Administration intent on restraining the sovereign rights of states , while it simultaneously enacts discriminatory policies across the country , ” said Attorney General Letitia James .
“ Today , we are filing a lawsuit to stop the president and his Administration from punishing New York for passing its own laws .
The Trump Administration ’ s new policy not only negatively impacts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our economy , but it jeopardizes public safety .
No one should ever use our nation ’ s security as a political weapon , let alone the commander-in-chief.
” Despite the federal government ’ s ability to gather the information they need from New Yorkers who wish to sign up for a Trusted Traveler Program , last week , President Trump singled out New York in his State of the Union address for implementing its own state policies .
The next day , Acting DHS Secretary Wolf issued a statement that likewise criticized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On February 5 , DHS sent a letter to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles stating that DHS would single out and target New York residents by no longer enrolling or reenrolling them in a number of Trusted Traveler Programs , including Global Entry , SENTRI , NEXUS , and FAST .
DHS used New York ’ s Green Light law as justification , despite the fact that 13 other states and the District of Columbia have also passed similar laws allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver licenses .
The lawsuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s new policy specifically defies the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 , which — under a Congressional mandate and recommendations from the bipartisan 9/11 Commission — called on DHS to establish an international registered traveler program for use by all states and territories of the United States .
The decision to solely halt New York ’ s participation in this program profoundly jeopardizes public safety for New Yorkers and all travelers .
Further , the suit argues that this new policy is a punitive measure intended to single out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changing its policies to compel conformity with preferred federal policies .
Not only does this policy affect public safety , but it specifically harms New York ’ s economy and commerce , as well as individual travelers .
As fewer New Yorkers enroll and re-enroll in TTPs , consequences will ripple throughout the state .
Congested lines at New York ’ s airports — the top three of which served more than 138 million passengers in 2018 — and other border crossings will strain resources and undermine safety for all travelers .
New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait times at border crossings increase , employers doing global business will be placed at a competitive disadvantage , and residents who rely on cross-border travel will lose access to these programs .
DHS ’ decision immediately affects tens of thousands of New Yorkers and will impact hundreds of thousands of state residents within a year : • 50,000 individuals have been conditionally approved for Global Entry , but have not yet completed their interview and thus will be “ cut off ” from completing their application .
• 30,000 additional New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Global Entry .
• Another 175,000 New Yorkers , whose Global Entry memberships expire this year , will not be permitted to re-enroll in the program .
• Researchers estimate that reducing wait time at John F. Kennedy Airport alone could save millions of dollars in lost time .
Further , economists have estimated that border delays on the U.S./Canada border have already cost American businesses billions of dollars each year and resulted in tens of thousands of jobs lost , making the president ’ s decision even more harmful to New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York .
In fact , New Yorkers seeking to commute across New York ’ s land borders with Canada — specifically those in Western New York — will be severely harmed by the Trump Administration ’ s new policy : • 30,000 drivers in the FAST program will lose access to the automated system .
• Drivers in the NEXUS program — which , in Western New York alone , services 6,500 trips across the Peace Bridge , the Whirlpool Bridge , the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge , and the Rainbow Bridge each day — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of auto traffic utilizing the Peace Bridge relies on the NEXUS program and 60-percent of truck drivers utilize the FAST program .
• A car driven by a non-NEXUS driver typically takes four times longer to move across the Peace Bridge than a car driven by a NEXUS driver .
Additionally , DHS has stated that the exportation of used vehicles titled and registered in New York State could be delayed and could be costlier under its new policy .
The suit argues that DHS and CBP ’ s policy specifically violates the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Tenth Amendment ’ s guarantee of equal sovereignty among the states , the Tenth Amendment ’ s prohibition on coercive federal action , and the Administrative Procedure Act .
In addition to New York ’ s suit , the New York Civil Liberties Union also today filed a federal lawsuit against DHS and CBP .
The NYCLU ’ s case is brought on behalf of a class of the millions of New York residents who now have been barred from applying to enroll or re-enroll in Global Entry , including tens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pending at the time of the ban .
Like New York , the NYCLU contends the Trump Administration ’ s actions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution .
“ This is a political attack meant to punish New Yorkers for passing common-sense laws that fly in the face of Trump ’ s war on immigrant communities , ” said Donna Lieberman , executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union .
“ Tampering with New Yorkers ’ access to travel is reckless but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s exactly what we should expect from a president who will do anything to punish people who stand in the way of his cruel agenda.
” The federal government ’ s decision to impose this new policy stems from a fight about New York ’ s Green Light law .
Last year , New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Green Light bill into law , which allows undocumented immigrants to apply for driver licenses .
The Green Light law was designed to make New York roads safer , provide a boost to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow immigrants to come out of the shadows .
Already , two separate federal courts have dismissed meritless lawsuits against the law .
To ensure that those residents newly eligible for driver ’ s licenses under the Green Light law come forward to apply for them , the law bars the release of applicants ’ personal information to federal immigration authorities , except as required by law .
New York residents who are already active Trusted Traveler Program participants will not have Global Entry participation or participation in any of the other programs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pre will not be affected at this time , the agency has not ruled out further action in the future .
This matter is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Daniela Nogueira of the Division of Federal Initiatives , Civil Rights Deputy Bureau Chief Elena Goldstein , and Chief Counsel for Federal Initiatives Matthew Colangelo , as well as Deputy Solicitor General Jeffrey W. Lang and Assistant Solicitor General Linda Fang — both of the Division of Appeals and Opinions .
The Division of Federal Initiatives is overseen by First Deputy Attorney General @ @ @

NEW YORK — (Press Release) — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that on the behalf of New York, Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over a new federal policy that prohibits New Yorkers from enrolling or re-enrolling in the federal government’s Trusted Traveler Programs. The suit, filed against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the two agencies’ acting-leaders, argues that the policy change is arbitrary and poses a threat to New Yorkers’ safety and the State’s economy, directly harms hundreds of thousands of individual residents, and interferes with New York’s rights as a sovereign state.
“We will not compromise our values nor back down when the federal government continues to unfairly and illegally target New York,” Governor Cuomo said. “There are more than a dozen states – including red states – with similar laws, but President Trump and his enablers are once again taking their aim at New York’s economy in a way that not only inconveniences travelers, but also creates very real security issues. Make no mistake we are fighting back and will be using every tool available to us to do so.”
“New Yorkers will not be held hostage by an Administration intent on restraining the sovereign rights of states, while it simultaneously enacts discriminatory policies across the country,” said Attorney General Letitia James. “Today, we are filing a lawsuit to stop the president and his Administration from punishing New York for passing its own laws. The Trump Administration’s new policy not only negatively impacts travelers, workers, commerce, and our economy, but it jeopardizes public safety. No one should ever use our nation’s security as a political weapon, let alone the commander-in-chief.”
Despite the federal government’s ability to gather the information they need from New Yorkers who wish to sign up for a Trusted Traveler Program, last week, President Trump singled out New York in his State of the Union address for implementing its own state policies. The next day, Acting DHS Secretary Wolf issued a statement that likewise criticized New York’s policy choices. On February 5, DHS sent a letter to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles stating that DHS would single out and target New York residents by no longer enrolling or reenrolling them in a number of Trusted Traveler Programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS, and FAST. DHS used New York’s Green Light law as justification, despite the fact that 13 other states and the District of Columbia have also passed similar laws allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver licenses.
The lawsuit filed today highlights that the Trump Administration’s new policy specifically defies the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which — under a Congressional mandate and recommendations from the bipartisan 9/11 Commission — called on DHS to establish an international registered traveler program for use by all states and territories of the United States. The decision to solely halt New York’s participation in this program profoundly jeopardizes public safety for New Yorkers and all travelers. Further, the suit argues that this new policy is a punitive measure intended to single out New York and coerce the state into changing its policies to compel conformity with preferred federal policies.
Not only does this policy affect public safety, but it specifically harms New York’s economy and commerce, as well as individual travelers. As fewer New Yorkers enroll and re-enroll in TTPs, consequences will ripple throughout the state. Congested lines at New York’s airports — the top three of which served more than 138 million passengers in 2018 — and other border crossings will strain resources and undermine safety for all travelers. New York’s economy will suffer as wait times at border crossings increase, employers doing global business will be placed at a competitive disadvantage, and residents who rely on cross-border travel will lose access to these programs.
DHS’ decision immediately affects tens of thousands of New Yorkers and will impact hundreds of thousands of state residents within a year:
50,000 individuals have been conditionally approved for Global Entry, but have not yet completed their interview and thus will be “cut off” from completing their application.
30,000 additional New York residents are currently pending the vetting process for Global Entry.
Another 175,000 New Yorkers, whose Global Entry memberships expire this year, will not be permitted to re-enroll in the program.
Researchers estimate that reducing wait time at John F. Kennedy Airport alone could save millions of dollars in lost time.
Further, economists have estimated that border delays on the U.S./Canada border have already cost American businesses billions of dollars each year and resulted in tens of thousands of jobs lost, making the president’s decision even more harmful to New Yorkers — especially those in Western New York. In fact, New Yorkers seeking to commute across New York’s land borders with Canada — specifically those in Western New York — will be severely harmed by the Trump Administration’s new policy:
30,000 drivers in the FAST program will lose access to the automated system.
Drivers in the NEXUS program — which, in Western New York alone, services 6,500 trips across the Peace Bridge, the Whirlpool Bridge, the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, and the Rainbow Bridge each day — would be severely handicapped.
25-percent of auto traffic utilizing the Peace Bridge relies on the NEXUS program and 60-percent of truck drivers utilize the FAST program.
A car driven by a non-NEXUS driver typically takes four times longer to move across the Peace Bridge than a car driven by a NEXUS driver.
Additionally, DHS has stated that the exportation of used vehicles titled and registered in New York State could be delayed and could be costlier under its new policy.
The suit argues that DHS and CBP’s policy specifically violates the equal protection guarantee of the Fifth Amendment, the Tenth Amendment’s guarantee of equal sovereignty among the states, the Tenth Amendment’s prohibition on coercive federal action, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
In addition to New York’s suit, the New York Civil Liberties Union also today filed a federal lawsuit against DHS and CBP. The NYCLU’s case is brought on behalf of a class of the millions of New York residents who now have been barred from applying to enroll or re-enroll in Global Entry, including tens of thousands of residents whose applications were pending at the time of the ban. Like New York, the NYCLU contends the Trump Administration’s actions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.
“This is a political attack meant to punish New Yorkers for passing common-sense laws that fly in the face of Trump’s war on immigrant communities,” said Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union. “Tampering with New Yorkers’ access to travel is reckless but it’s not surprising. It’s exactly what we should expect from a president who will do anything to punish people who stand in the way of his cruel agenda.”
The federal government’s decision to impose this new policy stems from a fight about New York’s Green Light law. Last year, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Green Light bill into law, which allows undocumented immigrants to apply for driver licenses. The Green Light law was designed to make New York roads safer, provide a boost to the state’s economy, and allow immigrants to come out of the shadows. Already, two separate federal courts have dismissed meritless lawsuits against the law. To ensure that those residents newly eligible for driver’s licenses under the Green Light law come forward to apply for them, the law bars the release of applicants’ personal information to federal immigration authorities, except as required by law.
New York residents who are already active Trusted Traveler Program participants will not have Global Entry participation or participation in any of the other programs revoked. While DHS has said TSA Pre will not be affected at this time, the agency has not ruled out further action in the future.
This matter is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Daniela Nogueira of the Division of Federal Initiatives, Civil Rights Deputy Bureau Chief Elena Goldstein, and Chief Counsel for Federal Initiatives Matthew Colangelo, as well as Deputy Solicitor General Jeffrey W. Lang and Assistant Solicitor General Linda Fang — both of the Division of Appeals and Opinions. The Division of Federal Initiatives is overseen by First Deputy Attorney General Jennifer Levy.
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breaking911--2020-02-10--University Dean Among Over a Dozen Nabbed In Child Sex Sting

Valdosta , GA – February 10 , 2020 – As a result of a proactive online undercover investigation coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children ( ICAC ) Task Force , the Georgia Bureau of Investigation ’ s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit ( CEACC ) , the Lowndes County Sheriff ’ s Office , and the Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney ’ s Office , fourteen ( 14 ) people were arrested over a four-day period beginning Thursday , February 6 , 2020 .
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Additional charges and arrests may be forthcoming .
“ Operation Broken Arrow ” was a four-day proactive effort centered in Valdosta , GA .
The operation took several months of planning .
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That same person had been previously arrested on peeping tom charges .
Two persons were arrested in possession of a firearm and two persons were arrested in possession of illegal narcotics .
At least two other arrestees were investigated for sex related crimes in the past .
Nineteen ( 19 ) mobile devices and several additional electronic devices were seized as evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Operation Broken Arrow ” was to arrest persons who communicate with children on-line and then travel to meet them for the purpose of having sex .
Additionally , the operation targeted those that are willing to exploit children by purchasing sex with a minor .
On-line child predators visit chat rooms and websites on the internet , find children , begin conversations with them , introduce sexual content and arrange a meeting with the children for the purpose of having sex .
The children these predators target are both boys and girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Task Force has arrested over 150 people in similar operations .
Over the course of the operation , investigators had more than 120 exchanges with persons on various social media or internet platforms .
During many of these exchanges , the subjects directed conversations towards sex with persons they believed to be minors .
Over 40 cases were established that met the threshold for arrest .
Fourteen ( 14 ) of those cases were concluded with arrests .
In some of these cases , the subject introduced obscene or lude content , often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pornography or requesting the child take nude or pornographic images for them .
About half of the exchanges involved websites used for dating , socializing , or even websites used for classified advertisements .
Although some websites promote themselves as being for “ adults-only ” it is not uncommon for law enforcement to work cases in which children access these sites , establish profiles claiming to be older , and then find themselves vulnerable to victimization , harassment , blackmail , or assault .
Several subjects were identified as communicating simultaneously with multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirms what investigators uncover conducting these types of investigations : that many predators specifically seek out minors on such websites to groom them as potential victims for sexual contact .
Along with those agencies who participated in the planning and coordinating of the operation , sixteen ( 16 ) additional law enforcement agencies participated in “ Operation Broken Arrow ” as members of the Georgia ICAC Task Force .
These agencies were : • Woodstock Police Department The proactive on-line investigation was a coordinated effort among the participating law enforcement agencies to combat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paulk stated , “ the Lowndes County Sheriff ’ s Office is proud to partner with the GBI and other federal , state , and local area law enforcement agencies in these continuing efforts to identify and apprehend those who prey on our most vulnerable victims .
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” GBI Special Agent in Charge , and Commander of the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children ( ICAC ) Task Force , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheriff ’ s Office is one of our most active member agencies .
We appreciate their daily efforts to combat child exploitation .
This type of cooperation and collaboration is invaluable in the effort to keep our children safe from predators who seek to harm them .
This successful operation was a true partnership between all the agencies involved .
We will continue to aggressively work together to protect our children.
” The following were arrested and charged in Lowndes County as part of “ Operation Broken Arrow ” : • Justin Na @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , student The Georgia ICAC Task Force is comprised of 240+ local , state , and federal law enforcement agencies , other related criminal justice agencies and prosecutor ’ s offices .
The mission of the ICAC Task Force , created by the U. S. Department of Justice and managed and operated by the GBI in Georgia , is to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in developing an effective response to cyber enticement and child pornography cases .
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The ICAC Program was developed in response to the increasing number of children and teenagers using the internet , the proliferation of child pornography , and the heightened online activity by predators searching for unsupervised contact with underage victims .
By helping state and local law enforcement agencies develop effective and sustainable responses to online child victimization and child pornography , the ICAC program delivers national resources at the local level .
Arrests made by the Georgia ICAC Task Force have been steadily increasing over the last 3 years .
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In 2018 , The Georgia ICAC Task Force made 307 arrests .
In 2019 , the Georgia ICAC Task Force made 474 arrests .
The Georgia ICAC Task Force has made over 2,000 arrests since its inception in 2002 .

Valdosta, GA – February 10, 2020 – As a result of a proactive online undercover investigation coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC), the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, and the Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, fourteen (14) people were arrested over a four-day period beginning Thursday, February 6, 2020. Those arrested were charged with O.C.G.A. 16-12-100.2, Computer or Electronic Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act of 2007 and/or O.C.G.A 16-5-46, Trafficking of Persons for Labor or Sexual Servitude. Additional charges and arrests may be forthcoming.
“Operation Broken Arrow” was a four-day proactive effort centered in Valdosta, GA. The operation took several months of planning. The arrestees, ranging in age from 24 to 57, traveled from areas around South Georgia with the intent to meet a child for sex. Every individual arrested during the operation believed they were going to a location to meet with a child and engage in prearranged sex acts. The Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force had previously received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on at least one person who was arrested during Operation Broken Arrow. That same person had been previously arrested on peeping tom charges. Two persons were arrested in possession of a firearm and two persons were arrested in possession of illegal narcotics. At least two other arrestees were investigated for sex related crimes in the past. Nineteen (19) mobile devices and several additional electronic devices were seized as evidence during the operation.
The goal of “Operation Broken Arrow” was to arrest persons who communicate with children on-line and then travel to meet them for the purpose of having sex. Additionally, the operation targeted those that are willing to exploit children by purchasing sex with a minor. On-line child predators visit chat rooms and websites on the internet, find children, begin conversations with them, introduce sexual content and arrange a meeting with the children for the purpose of having sex. The children these predators target are both boys and girls. Since 2014, the Georgia ICAC Task Force has arrested over 150 people in similar operations.
Over the course of the operation, investigators had more than 120 exchanges with persons on various social media or internet platforms. During many of these exchanges, the subjects directed conversations towards sex with persons they believed to be minors. Over 40 cases were established that met the threshold for arrest. Fourteen (14) of those cases were concluded with arrests. In some of these cases, the subject introduced obscene or lude content, often exposing the minor (UC) to pornography or requesting the child take nude or pornographic images for them. About half of the exchanges involved websites used for dating, socializing, or even websites used for classified advertisements.
Although some websites promote themselves as being for “adults-only” it is not uncommon for law enforcement to work cases in which children access these sites, establish profiles claiming to be older, and then find themselves vulnerable to victimization, harassment, blackmail, or assault. Several subjects were identified as communicating simultaneously with multiple investigators posing as minors. Such activity confirms what investigators uncover conducting these types of investigations: that many predators specifically seek out minors on such websites to groom them as potential victims for sexual contact.
Along with those agencies who participated in the planning and coordinating of the operation, sixteen (16) additional law enforcement agencies participated in “Operation Broken Arrow” as members of the Georgia ICAC Task Force. These agencies were:
Alpharetta Police Department Atlanta Police Department Floyd County Police Department Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office GBI-Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center (GISAC) Glynn County Police Department Gwinnett County Police Department Hall County Sheriff’s Office Homeland Security Investigations Johns Creek Police Department Lilburn Police Department Marietta Police Department Polk County Police Department Savannah Police Department United States Air Force – Office of Special Investigations Woodstock Police Department
The proactive on-line investigation was a coordinated effort among the participating law enforcement agencies to combat this activity. Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk stated, “the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with the GBI and other federal, state, and local area law enforcement agencies in these continuing efforts to identify and apprehend those who prey on our most vulnerable victims. Thanks to this coordinated four-day effort, multiple predators have been removed from our streets and are no longer free to victimize our children.”
GBI Special Agent in Charge, and Commander of the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, Debbie Garner remarked “The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is one of our most active member agencies. We appreciate their daily efforts to combat child exploitation. This type of cooperation and collaboration is invaluable in the effort to keep our children safe from predators who seek to harm them. This successful operation was a true partnership between all the agencies involved. We will continue to aggressively work together to protect our children.”
The following were arrested and charged in Lowndes County as part of “Operation Broken Arrow”:
Dave Vincent Almon, W/M, 43, retail manager Billy Stephen Carter, W/M, 57, truck driver Eric Bernard Copeland, B/M, press operator Walter Lee Curry, B/M, 33, laborer Jamian Hogan, B/M, 34, retail associate John Henry Hursey, W/M, 45, carpenter Eugene Andega Mainah, B/M, 35, unemployed Keith Morrison, B/M, 43, truck driver Wyman Rene Phillips, W/M, 36, electrician Wilford Sermons, B/M, 28, customer service representative Josue Trejo, H/M, 31, forklift driver Bronson Jamari D. Tripp, B/M, 24, retail associate Keith Walters, W/M, 44, university Dean Justin Na’eem Warren, B/M, 24, student
The Georgia ICAC Task Force is comprised of 240+ local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, other related criminal justice agencies and prosecutor’s offices. The mission of the ICAC Task Force, created by the U. S. Department of Justice and managed and operated by the GBI in Georgia, is to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in developing an effective response to cyber enticement and child pornography cases. This support encompasses forensic and investigative components, training and technical assistance, victim services, prevention and community education. The ICAC Program was developed in response to the increasing number of children and teenagers using the internet, the proliferation of child pornography, and the heightened online activity by predators searching for unsupervised contact with underage victims. By helping state and local law enforcement agencies develop effective and sustainable responses to online child victimization and child pornography, the ICAC program delivers national resources at the local level. Arrests made by the Georgia ICAC Task Force have been steadily increasing over the last 3 years. In 2017, The Georgia ICAC Task Force made 350 arrests. In 2018, The Georgia ICAC Task Force made 307 arrests. In 2019, the Georgia ICAC Task Force made 474 arrests. The Georgia ICAC Task Force has made over 2,000 arrests since its inception in 2002.
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