breaking911--2020-06-11--Man Charged With Poisoning Several Homeless People, Filming Victims’ Reactions

Victims were videotaped suffering from seizure-like symptoms , vomiting , and difficulty breathing ; several victims were given beer in exchange for eating poisoned food SANTA ANA , Calif. – A 38-year-old man has been charged with poisoning eight homeless people , including an elderly person , and contributing to the delinquency of a minor , in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims ’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum , which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police .
The victims , who were all poisoned in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variety of symptoms including seizure-like symptoms , difficulty breathing , vomiting , and intense mouth and stomach pain .
Several of the victims required hospitalization .
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer , Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Michelle Steel , Huntington Beach Mayor Lyn Semeta , Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates , and Huntington Beach Police Chief Robert Handy are asking for the public ’ s help in identifying additional victims and suspects in connection with the series of poisonings which began in mid-May .
“ These human beings were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer .
“ They were exploited and poisoned as part of a twisted form of entertainment , and their pain was recorded so that it could be relived by their attacker over and over again .
The Orange County District Attorney ’ s Office and the Huntington Beach Police Department are committed to identifying any and all perpetrators responsible and getting justice for all of these individuals who were victimized in these attacks.
” Many of the victims were unaware the food they were being given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Several victims were given other food and beer to entice them to eat the poisoned food .
William Robert Cable , 38 , of San Andreas , has been charged with eight felony counts of poisoning , one felony count of inflicting injury on an elderly person , eight misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor , and an infraction for consuming alcohol or smoking marijuana while driving .
He faces a maximum of 19 years and three months if convicted on all charges .
Cable is currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on $ 500,000 bail .
Cable was arrested on May 22 , 2020 by the Huntington Beach Police Department .
“ The cruel nature of these crimes shocks the conscience of our community , ” said Huntington Beach Mayor Lyn Semeta .
“ I am proud of the persistence of our HBPD detectives in finding those responsible for these heinous acts .
We also appreciate our partnership with the District Attorney ’ s office in the continued pursuit of this important investigation.
” “ The inhumane nature of the crimes combined with targeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Huntington Beach Police Chief Robert Handy .
“ The fact an adult criminal would involve a juvenile is even more reprehensible .
I am proud of the extraordinary effort put into solving this case by our police officers , detectives and also our firefighters who reported suspicious circumstances from observations while treating the victims.
” Some of the victims were told they were participating in a “ spicy food challenge ” before being given the food laced with oleoresin capsicum ; others were not .
“ Crime of any kind is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disturbing , ” said Orange County City Attorney Michael Gates .
“ I am grateful to the Huntington Beach Police for the investigation and arrest of the suspect , and grateful to the Orange County District Attorney , Todd Spitzer , for his department ’ s handling of the prosecution.
” “ Orange County has worked hard to address the homeless crises .
It is unacceptable to see someone target these vulnerable people .
These individuals do not deserve to become the target of acts of cruelty simply because they are homeless , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Orange County Board of Supervisors .
“ I am grateful for the quick response of the Huntington Beach Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney ’ s office to ensure these criminals are no longer able to prey on the vulnerable members of society .
”

Victims were videotaped suffering from seizure-like symptoms, vomiting, and difficulty breathing; several victims were given beer in exchange for eating poisoned food
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 38-year-old man has been charged with poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.
The victims, who were all poisoned in the City of Huntington Beach, suffered a variety of symptoms including seizure-like symptoms, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and intense mouth and stomach pain. Several of the victims required hospitalization.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Michelle Steel, Huntington Beach Mayor Lyn Semeta, Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates, and Huntington Beach Police Chief Robert Handy are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional victims and suspects in connection with the series of poisonings which began in mid-May.
“These human beings were preyed upon because they are vulnerable,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “They were exploited and poisoned as part of a twisted form of entertainment, and their pain was recorded so that it could be relived by their attacker over and over again. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the Huntington Beach Police Department are committed to identifying any and all perpetrators responsible and getting justice for all of these individuals who were victimized in these attacks.”
Many of the victims were unaware the food they were being given had been tampered with prior to eating it. Several victims were given other food and beer to entice them to eat the poisoned food.
William Robert Cable, 38, of San Andreas, has been charged with eight felony counts of poisoning, one felony count of inflicting injury on an elderly person, eight misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and an infraction for consuming alcohol or smoking marijuana while driving.
He faces a maximum of 19 years and three months if convicted on all charges. Cable is currently being held at the Orange County Jail on $500,000 bail.
Cable was arrested on May 22, 2020 by the Huntington Beach Police Department.
“The cruel nature of these crimes shocks the conscience of our community,” said Huntington Beach Mayor Lyn Semeta. “I am proud of the persistence of our HBPD detectives in finding those responsible for these heinous acts. We also appreciate our partnership with the District Attorney’s office in the continued pursuit of this important investigation.”
“The inhumane nature of the crimes combined with targeting a vulnerable population shocks the conscience,” said Huntington Beach Police Chief Robert Handy. “The fact an adult criminal would involve a juvenile is even more reprehensible. I am proud of the extraordinary effort put into solving this case by our police officers, detectives and also our firefighters who reported suspicious circumstances from observations while treating the victims.”
Some of the victims were told they were participating in a “spicy food challenge” before being given the food laced with oleoresin capsicum; others were not.
“Crime of any kind is intolerable, but this one is particularly disturbing,” said Orange County City Attorney Michael Gates. “I am grateful to the Huntington Beach Police for the investigation and arrest of the suspect, and grateful to the Orange County District Attorney, Todd Spitzer, for his department’s handling of the prosecution.”
“Orange County has worked hard to address the homeless crises. It is unacceptable to see someone target these vulnerable people. These individuals do not deserve to become the target of acts of cruelty simply because they are homeless ,” said Michelle Steel, Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. “I am grateful for the quick response of the Huntington Beach Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney’s office to ensure these criminals are no longer able to prey on the vulnerable members of society.”
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breaking911--2020-06-11--Denver Man Accused Of Torturing Prisoners For Former Gambian President, Feds Say

DENVER – United States Attorney Jason R. Dunn today announced that a Gambian man residing in Denver , Colorado was indicted on torture charges stemming from his actions specifically intended to inflict severe physical pain and suffering on individuals in his custody and control in The Gambia in 2006 .
The indictment was returned on June 2 , 2020 , charging Michael Sang Correa , 41 , a national of The Gambia , with one count of conspiracy to commit torture and six counts of inflicting torture on specific individuals .
The defendant made his initial appearance today before a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his rights and the charges pending against him .
“ As federal prosecutors , our mission is to seek out injustice and to hold accountable those who perpetuate it , regardless of where it occurs , ” said U.S. Attorney Jason R. Dunn .
“ With this arrest , we are not only holding accountable a man who has allegedly committed horrific acts of torture against his own people , but demonstrating to the People of The Gambia , and indeed the entire world , that the United States stands for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abuse human rights.
” “ Michael Correa allegedly committed heinous acts of violence against victim after victim in a brutal effort to coerce confessions from suspected coup plotters in The Gambia , ” said Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department ’ s Criminal Division .
“ These charges underscore that the United States will not be a safe haven for perpetrators of torture and that human rights violators will be held accountable and brought to justice.
” “ Michael Correa ’ s case is another example of our commitment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accountability for their actions by fleeing to the United States , ” said Assistant Director David C. Shaw of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ’ s Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ) , National Security Investigations Division , who oversees the Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center .
“ HSI will continue to investigate perpetrators of torture , genocide , and other war crimes to ensure the United States does not serve as a safe haven for human rights violators.
” The indictment alleges that in 2006 , Correa , a former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the Junglers , conspired with others to commit torture against individuals suspected of plotting a failed coup attempt against then-President Yahya Jammeh and that he inflicted torture on six victims .
The Junglers were comprised of individuals who had been selected from the ranks of the Gambia Armed Forces but operated outside the regular GAF chain of command .
The Junglers received orders from then-President Yahya Jammeh and answered to him .
In March 2006 , the Jammeh government learned that individuals within The Gambia were attempting to overthrow the Jammeh government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numerous individuals believed to have been part of plotting the attempt to overthrow the Jammeh government .
Individuals who were arrested were taken to a prison known as Mile 2 Prison and to the National Intelligence Agency ( NIA ) Headquarters to be interrogated about their role in the coup attempt , and were subjected to severe physical and mental abuses at NIA Headquarters .
The indictment alleges that in this time frame , in March and April 2006 , the defendant and his co-conspirators severely and repeatedly beat their victims with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ objects including pipes , wires , and branches .
The co-conspirators sometimes covered the victims ’ heads with plastic bags restricting their ability to breathe and subjected some victims to electrocution on various parts of their bodies .
The indictment further alleges that one victim was suspended over the ground in a rice bag and beaten severely by the co-conspirators .
Others had molten plastic or acid dripped on their bodies .
The charges and allegations in the indictment are merely accusations .
A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
HSI Denver is leading the investigation of this case with support from HSI agents in Dakar , Senegal as well as personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Banjul and the FBI Legal Attaché in Dakar .
Correa was identified by the Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center ( HRVWCC ) and it has significantly supported the case .
Established in 2009 , the HRVWCC furthers the government ’ s efforts to identify , locate and prosecute human rights abusers in the United States , including those who are known or suspected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes , genocide , torture , extrajudicial killings , female genital mutilation and the use or recruitment of child soldiers .

DENVER – United States Attorney Jason R. Dunn today announced that a Gambian man residing in Denver, Colorado was indicted on torture charges stemming from his actions specifically intended to inflict severe physical pain and suffering on individuals in his custody and control in The Gambia in 2006.
The indictment was returned on June 2, 2020, charging Michael Sang Correa, 41, a national of The Gambia, with one count of conspiracy to commit torture and six counts of inflicting torture on specific individuals. The defendant made his initial appearance today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge where he was advised of his rights and the charges pending against him.
“As federal prosecutors, our mission is to seek out injustice and to hold accountable those who perpetuate it, regardless of where it occurs,” said U.S. Attorney Jason R. Dunn. “With this arrest, we are not only holding accountable a man who has allegedly committed horrific acts of torture against his own people, but demonstrating to the People of The Gambia, and indeed the entire world, that the United States stands for the rule of law and against those who abuse human rights.”
“Michael Correa allegedly committed heinous acts of violence against victim after victim in a brutal effort to coerce confessions from suspected coup plotters in The Gambia,” said Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “These charges underscore that the United States will not be a safe haven for perpetrators of torture and that human rights violators will be held accountable and brought to justice.”
“Michael Correa’s case is another example of our commitment to pursue those who attempt to evade accountability for their actions by fleeing to the United States,” said Assistant Director David C. Shaw of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), National Security Investigations Division, who oversees the Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center. “HSI will continue to investigate perpetrators of torture, genocide, and other war crimes to ensure the United States does not serve as a safe haven for human rights violators.”
The indictment alleges that in 2006, Correa, a former member of a Gambian armed unit known as the Junglers, conspired with others to commit torture against individuals suspected of plotting a failed coup attempt against then-President Yahya Jammeh and that he inflicted torture on six victims. The Junglers were comprised of individuals who had been selected from the ranks of the Gambia Armed Forces but operated outside the regular GAF chain of command. The Junglers received orders from then-President Yahya Jammeh and answered to him.
In March 2006, the Jammeh government learned that individuals within The Gambia were attempting to overthrow the Jammeh government. The Jammeh government reacted by arresting numerous individuals believed to have been part of plotting the attempt to overthrow the Jammeh government. Individuals who were arrested were taken to a prison known as Mile 2 Prison and to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Headquarters to be interrogated about their role in the coup attempt, and were subjected to severe physical and mental abuses at NIA Headquarters.
The indictment alleges that in this time frame, in March and April 2006, the defendant and his co-conspirators severely and repeatedly beat their victims with their fists, feet, boots, and objects including pipes, wires, and branches. The co-conspirators sometimes covered the victims’ heads with plastic bags restricting their ability to breathe and subjected some victims to electrocution on various parts of their bodies. The indictment further alleges that one victim was suspended over the ground in a rice bag and beaten severely by the co-conspirators. Others had molten plastic or acid dripped on their bodies.
The charges and allegations in the indictment are merely accusations. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
HSI Denver is leading the investigation of this case with support from HSI agents in Dakar, Senegal as well as personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Banjul and the FBI Legal Attaché in Dakar. Correa was identified by the Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center (HRVWCC) and it has significantly supported the case. Established in 2009, the HRVWCC furthers the government’s efforts to identify, locate and prosecute human rights abusers in the United States, including those who are known or suspected to have participated in persecution, war crimes, genocide, torture, extrajudicial killings, female genital mutilation and the use or recruitment of child soldiers.
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breaking911--2020-06-11--George Floyd Protester Arrested For Pointing Laser At Police Helicopter

SAN DIEGO – Rudy Alvarez , 24 , of Lemon Grove was charged in federal court today with knowingly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at a San Diego Police helicopter as the aircraft flew over protests in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death in Minneapolis .
According to a federal complaint , the incident occurred at a large demonstration that passed through the area of 500 University Avenue in Hillcrest on June 6 at 8:30 p.m. Two officers from the San Diego Police Department ’ s Air Support Unit were monitoring the crowd in a marked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers reported that one of the demonstrators in the crowd was shining a laser at their aircraft that impeded their ability to safely operate the helicopter .
“ Aiming a laser pointer at or near an aircraft could cause distraction or blindness to a pilot and the consequences could be devastating , ” said U.S. Attorney Robert Brewer .
“ We support the Constitutional rights of free speech and assembly , but it is our duty to protect the public and law enforcement from danger.
” “ The use of laser pointers upon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police officers protecting lawful protestors and created a potentially dangerous incident , ” said FBI San Diego Acting Special Agent in Charge Omer Meisel .
“ The FBI is focused on identifying and investigating individuals who commit crimes that threaten the safety of our community and will continue to work with our local partners to pursue federal prosecutions.
” Alvarez was arraigned in federal court today .
U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Butcher set bond at $ 5,000 .
The next hearing is scheduled for June 23 at 9 a.m. before Judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were able to locate the man who pointed the laser at the helicopter multiple times over the course of an hour as he marched with the protestors in downtown San Diego .
Based on a description of the man pointing the laser , San Diego police detectives located and later identified Rudy Alvarez in the crowd of demonstrators in the vicinity of 600 G Street at approximately 9:45 p.m. One detective noted that Alvarez was wearing the same clothing as described by the officers in the helicopter .
Alvarez was arrested without incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a high-powered gray metal laser pointer in Alvarez ’ s front left pant pocket .

SAN DIEGO – Rudy Alvarez, 24, of Lemon Grove was charged in federal court today with knowingly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at a San Diego Police helicopter as the aircraft flew over protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.
According to a federal complaint, the incident occurred at a large demonstration that passed through the area of 500 University Avenue in Hillcrest on June 6 at 8:30 p.m. Two officers from the San Diego Police Department’s Air Support Unit were monitoring the crowd in a marked San Diego Police Department helicopter. The officers reported that one of the demonstrators in the crowd was shining a laser at their aircraft that impeded their ability to safely operate the helicopter.
“Aiming a laser pointer at or near an aircraft could cause distraction or blindness to a pilot and the consequences could be devastating,” said U.S. Attorney Robert Brewer. “We support the Constitutional rights of free speech and assembly, but it is our duty to protect the public and law enforcement from danger.”
“The use of laser pointers upon law enforcement aircraft threatened the safety of the police officers protecting lawful protestors and created a potentially dangerous incident,” said FBI San Diego Acting Special Agent in Charge Omer Meisel. “The FBI is focused on identifying and investigating individuals who commit crimes that threaten the safety of our community and will continue to work with our local partners to pursue federal prosecutions.”
Alvarez was arraigned in federal court today. U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel E. Butcher set bond at $5,000. The next hearing is scheduled for June 23 at 9 a.m. before Judge Butcher.
The San Diego police officers were able to locate the man who pointed the laser at the helicopter multiple times over the course of an hour as he marched with the protestors in downtown San Diego.
Based on a description of the man pointing the laser, San Diego police detectives located and later identified Rudy Alvarez in the crowd of demonstrators in the vicinity of 600 G Street at approximately 9:45 p.m. One detective noted that Alvarez was wearing the same clothing as described by the officers in the helicopter. Alvarez was arrested without incident.
After his arrest, detectives found a high-powered gray metal laser pointer in Alvarez’s front left pant pocket.
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breaking911--2020-06-11--Woman Shot Near Protest In New Orleans, Police Say

New Orleans police are investigating after a woman was shot near the site of a George Floyd protest Thursday afternoon @ @ @ @ @ was struck in the chest at the intersection of Gravier Street and Loyola Avenue .
@ @ @ @ @ hospital for treatment–condition unknown .
It was unclear if the victim was participating in the @ @ @ @ @ been made .

New Orleans police are investigating after a woman was shot near the site of a George Floyd protest Thursday afternoon.
Police say the woman was struck in the chest at the intersection of Gravier Street and Loyola Avenue. She was rushed to a hospital for treatment–condition unknown.
It was unclear if the victim was participating in the demonstration. No arrests have been made.
#NOPD investigating shooting at intersection of Gravier Street and Loyola Avenue. Initial reports show female victim having sustained gunshot wound to chest. Victim has been transported to a local hospital for treatment. #NOPDAlert — NOPD (@NOPDNews) June 11, 2020
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breaking911--2020-06-11--Nashville Police: 18-Year-Old Daughter Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Her Father

South Precinct detectives have charged Trynity Meadows , 18 , with criminal homicide for Monday afternoon ’ s fatal shooting of her father , Otis Meadows , inside the family ’ s home in the 2800 block of Pinebrook Trail .
Officers responded to shots fired at 1:40 p.m. after Trynity Meadows ’ 29-year-old brother called police .
He reported hearing shots and then finding his father ’ s body lying near the front door .
He then saw his sister outside , running away .
She was taken into custody a short time later .
She refused to speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shooting shows Trynity at the front door holding a handgun prior to fleeing .
The gun has not been recovered .
Otis Meadows , 49 , died at the scene .
No other persons were inside the home at the time of the shooting .
There are two reports of domestic disputes involving Trynity and her father in which Trynity is listed as the suspect .
In April , officers responded to the home after a heated verbal dispute .
In November 2019 , officers were told the teen had been throwing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason .
There were no injuries reported in either incident .

South Precinct detectives have charged Trynity Meadows, 18, with criminal homicide for Monday afternoon’s fatal shooting of her father, Otis Meadows, inside the family’s home in the 2800 block of Pinebrook Trail.
Officers responded to shots fired at 1:40 p.m. after Trynity Meadows’ 29-year-old brother called police. He reported hearing shots and then finding his father’s body lying near the front door. He then saw his sister outside, running away. She was taken into custody a short time later. She refused to speak with detectives.
Home surveillance video after the shooting shows Trynity at the front door holding a handgun prior to fleeing. The gun has not been recovered.
Otis Meadows, 49, died at the scene. No other persons were inside the home at the time of the shooting.
There are two reports of domestic disputes involving Trynity and her father in which Trynity is listed as the suspect. In April, officers responded to the home after a heated verbal dispute. In November 2019, officers were told the teen had been throwing items around the house for no apparent reason. There were no injuries reported in either incident.
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breaking911--2020-06-11--Jaywalking Arrest Of Black Teens Under Review In Oklahoma, Cops Release Video

Police have released body camera footage from two officers who arrested a teenager and handcuffed a second for jaywalking last @ @

Police have released body camera footage from two officers who arrested a teenager and handcuffed a second for jaywalking last week.
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breaking911--2020-06-11--Former DEA Spokesman Admits To Posing As ‘Deep-Cover’ CIA Agent In Elaborate Fraud Scheme

A former Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA ) public affairs officer pleaded guilty today to defrauding at least a dozen companies of over $ 4.4 million by posing falsely as a covert officer of the Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ) .
Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department ’ s Criminal Division , U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger for the Eastern District of Virginia , and Special Agent in Charge James A. Dawson of the FBI ’ s Washington Field Office Criminal Division made the announcement Garrison Kenneth Courtney , 44 , of Tampa , Florida @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judge Liam O ’ Grady .
Sentencing has been scheduled for Oct. 23 , 2020 .
According to court documents , Courtney falsely claimed to be a covert officer of the CIA involved in a highly-classified program or “ task force ” involving various components of the United States Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense .
According to the false story told by Courtney , this supposed classified program sought to enhance the intelligence gathering capabilities of the United States government .
In truth , Courtney had never been employed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he described did not exist .
To accomplish the fraud , Courtney approached numerous private companies with some variation of this false story , and claimed that the companies needed to hire and pay him to create what Courtney described as “ commercial cover , ” i.e.
, to mask his supposed affiliation with the CIA .
Courtney also fraudulently claimed that the companies would be reimbursed in the future for these salary payments , sometimes by the award of lucrative contracts from the United States government in connection with the supposedly classified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to perpetuate the illusion that he was a deep-cover operative .
Among other things , he falsely claimed that his identity and large portions of his conduct were classified ; directed victims and witnesses to sign fake nondisclosure agreements that purported to be from the U.S. government and that forbade anyone involved from speaking openly about the supposedly classified program ; told victims and witnesses that they were under surveillance by hostile foreign intelligence services ; made a show of searching people for electronic devices as part of his supposed counterintelligence methods ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compartmented information facilities to create the illusion that they were participating in a classified intelligence operation ; and repeatedly threatened anyone who questioned his legitimacy with revocation of their security clearance and criminal prosecution if they “ leaked ” or continued to look into the supposedly classified information .
Courtney further created fake letters , purporting to have been issued by the Attorney General of the United States , which claimed to grant blanket immunity to those who participated in the supposedly classified program .
As a further part of the scheme , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , claiming that he had served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War , had hundreds of confirmed kills while in combat , sustained lung injuries from smoke caused by fires set to Iraq ’ s oil fields , and that a hostile foreign intelligence service had attempted to assassinate him by poisoning him with ricin .
All of these claims were false .
Courtney also convinced several real governmental officials that he was participating in this “ task force , ” explained that they had been selected to participate in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as unwitting props falsely to burnish his legitimacy .
For example , he directed his victims to speak with these public officials to verify his claims , and separately instructed the government officials as to exactly what to say .
Courtney thereby created the false appearance to the victims that the government officials had independently validated his story , when in fact the officials merely were echoing the false information fed to them by Courtney .
At times , Courtney also convinced those officials to meet with victims inside secure government facilities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Through the scheme , Courtney also fraudulently gained a position working as a private contractor for the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center ( NITAAC ) , a branch of NIH that provides acquisition support services to federal agencies .
Once he had installed himself at NITAAC , Courtney gained access to sensitive , nonpublic information about the procurements of other federal agencies being supported by NITAAC .
Courtney thereafter used that information to attempt to corrupt the procurement process by steering the award of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also on the payroll , and used the false pretext of national security concerns to warp the process by preventing full and open competition .
Investigative agency partners include CIA Office of Inspector General ( OIG ) ; Intelligence Community OIG ; National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency OIG ; Air Force Office of Special Investigations ; U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command ’ s Major Procurement Fraud Unit ; Defense Criminal Investigative Service ’ s Mid-Atlantic Field Office ; Department of Justice OIG ; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services OIG ; and Naval Criminal @ @ @ @ @ @

A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) public affairs officer pleaded guilty today to defrauding at least a dozen companies of over $4.4 million by posing falsely as a covert officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Special Agent in Charge James A. Dawson of the FBI’s Washington Field Office Criminal Division made the announcement
Garrison Kenneth Courtney, 44, of Tampa, Florida, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge Liam O’Grady. Sentencing has been scheduled for Oct. 23, 2020.
According to court documents, Courtney falsely claimed to be a covert officer of the CIA involved in a highly-classified program or “task force” involving various components of the United States Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. According to the false story told by Courtney, this supposed classified program sought to enhance the intelligence gathering capabilities of the United States government. In truth, Courtney had never been employed by the CIA, and the task force that he described did not exist.
To accomplish the fraud, Courtney approached numerous private companies with some variation of this false story, and claimed that the companies needed to hire and pay him to create what Courtney described as “commercial cover,” i.e., to mask his supposed affiliation with the CIA. Courtney also fraudulently claimed that the companies would be reimbursed in the future for these salary payments, sometimes by the award of lucrative contracts from the United States government in connection with the supposedly classified program.
Courtney went to extraordinary lengths to perpetuate the illusion that he was a deep-cover operative. Among other things, he falsely claimed that his identity and large portions of his conduct were classified; directed victims and witnesses to sign fake nondisclosure agreements that purported to be from the U.S. government and that forbade anyone involved from speaking openly about the supposedly classified program; told victims and witnesses that they were under surveillance by hostile foreign intelligence services; made a show of searching people for electronic devices as part of his supposed counterintelligence methods; demanded that his victims meet in sensitive compartmented information facilities to create the illusion that they were participating in a classified intelligence operation; and repeatedly threatened anyone who questioned his legitimacy with revocation of their security clearance and criminal prosecution if they “leaked” or continued to look into the supposedly classified information. Courtney further created fake letters, purporting to have been issued by the Attorney General of the United States, which claimed to grant blanket immunity to those who participated in the supposedly classified program.
As a further part of the scheme, Courtney created a fraudulent backstory about himself, claiming that he had served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War, had hundreds of confirmed kills while in combat, sustained lung injuries from smoke caused by fires set to Iraq’s oil fields, and that a hostile foreign intelligence service had attempted to assassinate him by poisoning him with ricin. All of these claims were false.
Courtney also convinced several real governmental officials that he was participating in this “task force,” explained that they had been selected to participate in the program, and then used those officials as unwitting props falsely to burnish his legitimacy. For example, he directed his victims to speak with these public officials to verify his claims, and separately instructed the government officials as to exactly what to say. Courtney thereby created the false appearance to the victims that the government officials had independently validated his story, when in fact the officials merely were echoing the false information fed to them by Courtney. At times, Courtney also convinced those officials to meet with victims inside secure government facilities, thereby furthering the false appearance of authenticity.
Through the scheme, Courtney also fraudulently gained a position working as a private contractor for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC), a branch of NIH that provides acquisition support services to federal agencies. Once he had installed himself at NITAAC, Courtney gained access to sensitive, nonpublic information about the procurements of other federal agencies being supported by NITAAC. Courtney thereafter used that information to attempt to corrupt the procurement process by steering the award of contracts to companies where he was then also on the payroll, and used the false pretext of national security concerns to warp the process by preventing full and open competition.
Investigative agency partners include CIA Office of Inspector General (OIG); Intelligence Community OIG; National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency OIG; Air Force Office of Special Investigations; U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Major Procurement Fraud Unit; Defense Criminal Investigative Service’s Mid-Atlantic Field Office; Department of Justice OIG; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services OIG; and Naval Criminal Investigative Service Washington Field Office.
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breaking911--2020-06-14--“He Was One of the Good Ones…” Florida Wildlife Officer Fatally Shot

LaBelle , Florida — In the early morning hours of Sunday , June 14 , 2020 Hendry County Deputies were dispatched to the area of Apache Circle and Nobles Road .
It was reported to Hendry County Dispatch that someone was shot .
When deputies arrived on scene they found 30 year old , Off-Duty Officer Julian Keen , Jr. , of Florida Wildlife Conservation ( FWC ) , fatally shot .
Investigators have three suspects in custody and are investigating the circumstances .
“ We are deeply saddened by the death of FWC Officer Keen .
Our thoughts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of FWC , friends and community ” , said Hendry County Sheriff Steven Whidden .
“ We will do everything we can to bring about justice to those guilty in his shooting death ” .
Sheriff Whidden continued , “ we all knew Officer Keen , and he wasn ’ t only our brother in blue-but a role model for the community , he will be missed ” .
Friends and family on Facebook posted nothing but praise for the young officer .
“ RIP to one of the good ones .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the best humans on the planet .
Kind and funny .
So generous and sweet .
Always ready to help out .
You are so loved , by so many .
Our hearts are broken .
Our thoughts are with your family.
” – Danika J. Forenear “ The world lost a good friend last night !
Julian Keen was great dude , I remember the first time we started talking years ago , I said something about his name because Julian is my son James Mckellar ’ s name and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the original JJ McCoy !
He would come out every time I played in Labelle , he always struck me as EVERYONE ’ S friend !
We will miss you my friend R.I.P .
Julian.
” – JJ McCoy “ One of the curses of being from a small town is when we lose one of our own the whole town hurts Julian Keen – you were quite possibly the friendliest person on earth .
You did just about anything to get a smile out of someone .
My mom loved you so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For anyone that didn ’ t know him – he would have been your friend the second you met him .
There are a lot of broken hearts this morning.
” – Bianca McGinley A motive for the killing remains unknown .
The investigation is ongoing .

LaBelle, Florida — In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 14, 2020 Hendry County Deputies were dispatched to the area of Apache Circle and Nobles Road. It was reported to Hendry County Dispatch that someone was shot.
When deputies arrived on scene they found 30 year old, Off-Duty Officer Julian Keen, Jr., of Florida Wildlife Conservation(FWC), fatally shot.
Investigators have three suspects in custody and are investigating the circumstances.
“We are deeply saddened by the death of FWC Officer Keen. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, members of FWC, friends and community”, said Hendry County Sheriff Steven Whidden. “We will do everything we can to bring about justice to those guilty in his shooting death”. Sheriff Whidden continued, “we all knew Officer Keen, and he wasn’t only our brother in blue-but a role model for the community, he will be missed”.
Friends and family on Facebook posted nothing but praise for the young officer.
“RIP to one of the good ones. A great one. Julian Keen was one of the best humans on the planet. Kind and funny. So generous and sweet. Always ready to help out. You are so loved, by so many. Our hearts are broken. Our thoughts are with your family.” – Danika J. Forenear
“The world lost a good friend last night! Julian Keen was great dude, I remember the first time we started talking years ago, I said something about his name because Julian is my son James Mckellar’s name and it was also my Grandpa’s name the original JJ McCoy! He would come out every time I played in Labelle, he always struck me as EVERYONE’S friend! We will miss you my friend R.I.P. Julian.” – JJ McCoy
“One of the curses of being from a small town is when we lose one of our own the whole town hurts Julian Keen – you were quite possibly the friendliest person on earth. You did just about anything to get a smile out of someone. My mom loved you so much (probs more than me). For anyone that didn’t know him – he would have been your friend the second you met him. There are a lot of broken hearts this morning.” – Bianca McGinley
A motive for the killing remains unknown. The investigation is ongoing.
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breaking911--2020-06-14--Daughter of Hank Williams Jr., Katherine, Dead at 27

The daughter of country music legend Hank Williams Jr. died in a one-vehicle crash Saturday night near Paris , Tennessee .
WSMV reported : Katherine Williams-Dunning , 27 , the daughter of Country Music legend Hank Williams , Jr. , was driving a 2007 Chevy Tahoe southbound on U.S. Highway 79 , towing a boat when it crossed the dividing median of the highway and began a rollover sequence .
The vehicle crossed into the northbound lanes and came to a stop on the east shoulder of the roadway .
29-year-old Tyler J. Dunning , her husband , was taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extent of his injuries were not immediately known .
Williams-Dunning ’ s sister , Holly wrote on Instagram : “ I have no words .
On Friday morning I talked the family into taking this picture and had no idea it would be our last together with my precious little sister Katie , ” the caption read .
“ We all went to my great aunts funeral on Thursday whom we all loved dearly , and now are faced with another one .
ALL we need is prayers .
My daddy .
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( he is awake and responding don ’ t know injury extent yet ) .
My niece and nephew .
Her Mama .
The Dunning family .
All of us .
So .
Many .
Prayers .
Jesus is close .
Thank you all.
” The investigation into the crash is being led by the Tennessee Highway Patrol .

The daughter of country music legend Hank Williams Jr. died in a one-vehicle crash Saturday night near Paris, Tennessee.
WSMV reported: Katherine Williams-Dunning, 27, the daughter of Country Music legend Hank Williams, Jr., was driving a 2007 Chevy Tahoe southbound on U.S. Highway 79, towing a boat when it crossed the dividing median of the highway and began a rollover sequence.
The vehicle crossed into the northbound lanes and came to a stop on the east shoulder of the roadway.
Williams-Dunning was pronounced dead a short time later.
29-year-old Tyler J. Dunning, her husband, was taken to a hospital via helicopter. The extent of his injuries were not immediately known.
Williams-Dunning’s sister, Holly wrote on Instagram: “I have no words. On Friday morning I talked the family into taking this picture and had no idea it would be our last together with my precious little sister Katie,” the caption read. “We all went to my great aunts funeral on Thursday whom we all loved dearly, and now are faced with another one. ALL we need is prayers. My daddy. My little brother. Katie’s husband (he is awake and responding don’t know injury extent yet). My niece and nephew. Her Mama. The Dunning family. All of us. So. Many. Prayers. Jesus is close. Thank you all.”
The investigation into the crash is being led by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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breaking911--2020-06-14--No Charges Filed After Florida Man Shot In The Head With Flare Gun Outside Bar

A 45-year-old Marathon , Florida man was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries early Saturday after being shot in the head @ @ @ @ @ The victim was found in the Kmart parking lot at 3:50 a.m. bleeding from the @ @ @ @ @ press charges against the suspect .
There were no arrests as of 11:15 a.m. Saturday @ @ @ @ @ Office is still investigating the case .
Charges may be pending .
A witness stated @ @ @ @ @ the victim twice with a flare gun in the Brass Monkey bar parking lot .
@ @ @ @ @ and the suspect were fighting .
A suspect matching that witness ’ description was found @ @ @ @ @ , but the witness declined to positively identify that suspect on Sombrero Beach Road as @ @ @ @ @ gun containing one spent flare cartridge and three live flares , a bloody hat and @ @ @ @ @ were all found at the bar parking lot and were taken into evidence .
The @ @ @ @ @ investigation .
He was taken to Fishermen ’ s Hospital in Marathon .

A 45-year-old Marathon, Florida man was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries early Saturday after being shot in the head with a flare gun.
The victim was found in the Kmart parking lot at 3:50 a.m. bleeding from the head. He declined to press charges against the suspect.
There were no arrests as of 11:15 a.m. Saturday.
The Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the case. Charges may be pending.
A witness stated he saw the suspect shoot the victim twice with a flare gun in the Brass Monkey bar parking lot. The witness stated the victim and the suspect were fighting.
A suspect matching that witness’ description was found nearby on Sombrero Beach Road, but the witness declined to positively identify that suspect on Sombrero Beach Road as the suspect.
A flare gun containing one spent flare cartridge and three live flares, a bloody hat and five cans of alcoholic beverage were all found at the bar parking lot and were taken into evidence.
The victim remained uncooperative during the investigation. He was taken to Fishermen’s Hospital in Marathon.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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breaking911--2020-06-14--RAW VIDEO: Man Carrying ‘What Appeared To Be’ a Gun Is Shot Dead By Police In San Bernardino, Calif.

SAN BERNARDINO , CA — Police are investigating an officer involved shooting which occurred at Del Rosa Ave and Date @ @ @ @ @ about 8:26 pm , the dispatch center received a call about a white male waving @ @ @ @ @ arrived and located a suspect matching the description , and the suspect was still carrying @ @ @ @ @ appeared to be a black handgun in his hand.
” An officer involved shooting occurred @ @ @ @ @ and injured .
He was transported to a local hospital where he died .
The @ @ @ @ @ be an unidentified Hispanic Male .
Police have not said if the man was indeed @ @ @ @ @ Multiple witnesses sat it appeared the object was a flashlight .

SAN BERNARDINO, CA — Police are investigating an officer involved shooting which occurred at Del Rosa Ave and Date Street.
On Saturday at about 8:26 pm, the dispatch center received a call about a white male waving around a handgun. Officers arrived and located a suspect matching the description, and the suspect was still carrying, what police say “appeared to be a black handgun in his hand.”
An officer involved shooting occurred and the suspect was struck and injured. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.
The suspect was ultimately determined to be an unidentified Hispanic Male. Police have not said if the man was indeed armed with a gun. Multiple witnesses sat it appeared the object was a flashlight.
The investigation is ongoing.
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breaking911--2020-06-14--CNN Crew ATTACKED, Camera Broken During Riot Outside Atlanta Wendy’s – (VIDEO)

CNN ’ s Natasha Chen tells Wolf Blitzer what she and her crew experienced while covering protests over the Atlanta @ @ @ @ @ Brooks , a 27-year-old black man , at an area Wendy ’ s restaurant .

CNN’s Natasha Chen tells Wolf Blitzer what she and her crew experienced while covering protests over the Atlanta police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, a 27-year-old black man, at an area Wendy’s restaurant.
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breaking911--2020-06-14--DRAMATIC VIDEO: 2 Shooting Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Florida

FLORIDA — Two shooting suspects are in custody Thursday evening after they took off from Volusia sheriff ’ s deputies in Deltona , fled at high speeds across Interstate 4 and crashed into a Volusia detective ’ s vehicle in Seminole County , where both suspects were arrested without further incident .
The driver , Rayon Rattigan , 30 , of Deltona , and passenger Jahqwane Tyson , 19 , of Sanford , were taken into custody around 7:30 p.m. at State Road 46 and I-4 , where Air One had followed their silver Honda Accord from the time it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deltona a few minutes earlier .
Deputies and detectives had been conducting surveillance on the vehicle in connection to investigations of multiple recent shooting cases in Volusia County .
In addition to his warrants for attempted first-degree murder and shooting into an occupied dwelling , Rattigan was charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and habitually driving with a suspended license .
His speeds on I-4 were estimated in excess of 100 mph .
Tyson was arrested on his own warrant on a charge of shooting into an occupied dwelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Det .
Don Maxwell , whose unmarked vehicle was involved in the crash , had minor injuries and was treated and released from the hospital Thursday night .
Maxwell is a member of the U.S .
Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force , which was working the case alongside the Sheriff ’ s Office .
As a precaution , both Rattigan and Tyson were taken to Central Florida Regional Hospital , where both were medically cleared and transported to the Seminole County Jail .
Sheriff Mike Chitwood commended all involved in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Our deputies went home safe , and two shooting suspects went to jail – that ’ s a win for the citizens of Volusia County , and I couldn ’ t be prouder of the work our deputies and detectives did tonight.
” At the time of the incident , Rattigan was out on bond in a previous case involving weapons and drug charges .
A handgun was observed in the vehicle , which was sealed and transported as evidence in the shooting investigations .

FLORIDA — Two shooting suspects are in custody Thursday evening after they took off from Volusia sheriff’s deputies in Deltona, fled at high speeds across Interstate 4 and crashed into a Volusia detective’s vehicle in Seminole County, where both suspects were arrested without further incident.
The driver, Rayon Rattigan, 30, of Deltona, and passenger Jahqwane Tyson, 19, of Sanford, were taken into custody around 7:30 p.m. at State Road 46 and I-4, where Air One had followed their silver Honda Accord from the time it fled the area of Gloria Drive in Deltona a few minutes earlier. Deputies and detectives had been conducting surveillance on the vehicle in connection to investigations of multiple recent shooting cases in Volusia County.
In addition to his warrants for attempted first-degree murder and shooting into an occupied dwelling, Rattigan was charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and habitually driving with a suspended license. His speeds on I-4 were estimated in excess of 100 mph. Tyson was arrested on his own warrant on a charge of shooting into an occupied dwelling. Both are suspects in multiple cases.
Det. Don Maxwell, whose unmarked vehicle was involved in the crash, had minor injuries and was treated and released from the hospital Thursday night. Maxwell is a member of the U.S. Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force, which was working the case alongside the Sheriff’s Office.
As a precaution, both Rattigan and Tyson were taken to Central Florida Regional Hospital, where both were medically cleared and transported to the Seminole County Jail.
Sheriff Mike Chitwood commended all involved in the investigation and apprehension of both suspects: “Our deputies went home safe, and two shooting suspects went to jail – that’s a win for the citizens of Volusia County, and I couldn’t be prouder of the work our deputies and detectives did tonight.”
At the time of the incident, Rattigan was out on bond in a previous case involving weapons and drug charges.
A handgun was observed in the vehicle, which was sealed and transported as evidence in the shooting investigations.
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breaking911--2020-06-14--NJ Police Officer Charged Following Pepper Spray Incident; Body Cam Video Released

The Camden County Prosecutor ’ s Office has released the body worn camera footage and 911 call from a June 4 incident in Woodlynne .
The camera , worn by Officer Ryan Dubiel , 31 , of Wenonah , begins as officers from the Woodlynne Police Department are dispatched to the 200 block of Parker Ave in response to a citizen ’ s complaint .
During the incident , Dubiel used Oleoresin Capsicum spray , or OC spray , against several individuals he encountered while investigating the complaint .
On June 5 , the Camden County Prosecutor ’ s Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After a thorough investigation by the Camden County Prosecutor ’ s Office , in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability Dubiel was charged with two counts of simple assault .
It was Dubiel ’ s use of OC spray against two of those individuals that led to the charges being filed against him .
Under the current Use of Force protocols , a police officer is permitted to use force when a subject refuses to comply with an officer ’ s commands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the subject threatens the officer ’ s safety .
Dubiel is currently suspended from the department without pay .

The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has released the body worn camera footage and 911 call from a June 4 incident in Woodlynne.
The camera, worn by Officer Ryan Dubiel, 31, of Wenonah, begins as officers from the Woodlynne Police Department are dispatched to the 200 block of Parker Ave in response to a citizen’s complaint. During the incident, Dubiel used Oleoresin Capsicum spray, or OC spray, against several individuals he encountered while investigating the complaint.
On June 5, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office received an Internal Affairs Complaint against Dubiel. After a thorough investigation by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability Dubiel was charged with two counts of simple assault.
It was Dubiel’s use of OC spray against two of those individuals that led to the charges being filed against him. Under the current Use of Force protocols, a police officer is permitted to use force when a subject refuses to comply with an officer’s commands at the time of arrest, or when the subject threatens the officer’s safety.
Dubiel is currently suspended from the department without pay.
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breaking911--2020-06-14--Authorities Investigating 2 Separate Deaths Of Black Men Found Hanging From Trees In California

A black man was found dead , hanging from a tree in Victorville , California , days after another man @ @ @ @ @ same fate in Palmdale .
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff ’ s Department @ @ @ @ @ Harsch was located on May 31 near a homeless encampment .
In Palmdale , police @ @ @ @ @ Robert Fuller is an “ apparent suicide.
” “ A death investigation is being conducted @ @ @ @ @ Miller told The Desert Sun .
“ There were no indications at the scene that @ @ @ @ @ cause and manner of death are pending .
”

A black man was found dead, hanging from a tree in Victorville, California, days after another man was found dead by the same fate in Palmdale.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the body of Malcolm Harsch was located on May 31 near a homeless encampment. In Palmdale, police say the death of 24-year-old Robert Fuller is an “apparent suicide.”
“A death investigation is being conducted,” Department spokeswoman Jodi Miller told The Desert Sun. “There were no indications at the scene that suggested foul play. The cause and manner of death are pending.”
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breaking911--2020-06-14--WATCH: Body Cam, Surveillance Footage Of Rayshard Brooks’ Death Shows Calm, Then Chaos

ATLANTA — Bodycam footage has been released from the Rayshard Brooks shooting , and the scenario is not what the mainstream media and Black Lives Matter is telling you .
The footage shows Brooks passed out in the driver ’ s seat of his vehicle , at 10:33 p.m. Friday , blocking the Wendy ’ s drive-thru off University Ave near I-75/85 , according to WXIA .
Officer Devin Bronsan is seen banging on the window and eventually opening the door to check on the unresponsive Brooks .
After awakening him , Bronson tells Brooks to move his car and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Brooks and decided to investigate further .
Brooks then admits to drinking , and Officer Garrett Rolfe arrives on the scene and gave Brooks a breathalyzer – which showed a reading of .108 % BAC , which is above the legal limit .
Brooks is then told he is under arrest , and immediately begins fighting when officers who were attempting to place him in handcuffs .
He managed to grab one of the officer ’ s tasers after the officer removed it to use it on him .
He starts running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officer Rolfe in hot pursuit .
Surveillance video shows that Brooks turned over his shoulder and fired the taser at Officer Rolfe .
Officer Rolfe was subsequently fired , and Officer Bronson was placed on administrative leave .
Brooks was later pronounced dead .

ATLANTA — Bodycam footage has been released from the Rayshard Brooks shooting, and the scenario is not what the mainstream media and Black Lives Matter is telling you.
The footage shows Brooks passed out in the driver’s seat of his vehicle, at 10:33 p.m. Friday, blocking the Wendy’s drive-thru off University Ave near I-75/85, according to WXIA.
Officer Devin Bronsan is seen banging on the window and eventually opening the door to check on the unresponsive Brooks.
After awakening him, Bronson tells Brooks to move his car and park legally, but Bronson smelled alcohol from Brooks and decided to investigate further.
Brooks then admits to drinking, and Officer Garrett Rolfe arrives on the scene and gave Brooks a breathalyzer – which showed a reading of .108% BAC, which is above the legal limit.
Brooks is then told he is under arrest, and immediately begins fighting when officers who were attempting to place him in handcuffs. He managed to grab one of the officer’s tasers after the officer removed it to use it on him.
He starts running with the Taser in his hand with Officer Rolfe in hot pursuit.
Surveillance video shows that Brooks turned over his shoulder and fired the taser at Officer Rolfe.
That’s when Rolfe discharged his service weapon.
Officer Rolfe was subsequently fired, and Officer Bronson was placed on administrative leave. Brooks was later pronounced dead.
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breaking911--2020-06-14--Disturbing New Video Surfaces of George Floyd Murder

Attorney for the family of George Floyd , Ben Crump , released new footage Sunday showing a new perspective of @ @ @ @ @ is beyond disturbing , ” Crump wrote .
“ Even harder to watch than the @ @ @ @ @ off of his neck !
He ’ s not moving !
” “ You ’ @ @ @ @ @ kill that man in front of you ?
” Tou Thao stood guard as Derek @ @ @ @ @ while witnesses of the execution tried to stand up for JUSTICE , tried to save @ @ @ @ @ The protest of those bystanders , who refused to just stand by and let it @ @ @ @ @ the world — fueling our protest against injustice and police brutality !
!
8 minutes @ @ @ @ @ ex-officers MUST be convicted of MURDER for this hideous atrocity !
They MUST all be @ @ @ @

Attorney for the family of George Floyd, Ben Crump, released new footage Sunday showing a new perspective of the killing.
“This is beyond disturbing,” Crump wrote. “Even harder to watch than the first video. “Get off of his neck! He’s not moving!” “You’re going to let him kill that man in front of you?” Tou Thao stood guard as Derek Chauvin MURDERED George Floyd … while witnesses of the execution tried to stand up for JUSTICE, tried to save George’s life! The protest of those bystanders, who refused to just stand by and let it happen, has reverberated around the world — fueling our protest against injustice and police brutality!! 8 minutes 46 seconds. The four ex-officers MUST be convicted of MURDER for this hideous atrocity! They MUST all be held accountable!!
WARNING: FOOTAGE IS DISTURBING
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breaking911--2020-06-15--WARZONE IN NATION’S CAPITOL: RING CAMERA CAPTURES WILD SHOOTOUT IN D.C.

WASHINGTON – RING surveillance footage obtained by FOX 5 DC shows a crazy shootout the broke out Friday evening in @ @ @ @ @ arrests were made and at least one person was wounded .

WASHINGTON – RING surveillance footage obtained by FOX 5 DC shows a crazy shootout the broke out Friday evening in Northeast D.C. Police say six arrests were made and at least one person was wounded.
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breaking911--2020-06-15--Pennsylvania Man Admits To Sexually Abusing Girls At Kenyan Children’s Orphanage He Founded

A Lancaster County , Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty today to engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place .
Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department ’ s Criminal Division , U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Special Agent in Charge Michael Driscoll of the FBI ’ s Philadelphia Field Office made the announcement .
Gregory Dow , 61 , pleaded guilty to four counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place , before U.S. District Court Judge Edward G. Smith .
Sentencing is set for Sept. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plea agreement , Dow , an American citizen , traveled to the Republic of Kenya in 2008 to start an orphanage which came to be known as the Dow Family Children ’ s Home .
While running the orphanage with his wife , he sexually abused , on multiple occasions , four minor girls between October 2013 and September 2017 .
During this time period , he maintained ties to the United States .
The FBI ’ s Philadelphia Field Office conducted the investigation with assistance from Kenyan authorities and local law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Attorneys Lauren S. Kupersmith and Lauren E. Britsch of the Criminal Division ’ s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section ( CEOS ) and Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy M. Stengel of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania are prosecuting the case .

A Lancaster County, Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty today to engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place.
Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Special Agent in Charge Michael Driscoll of the FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office made the announcement.
Gregory Dow, 61, pleaded guilty to four counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place, before U.S. District Court Judge Edward G. Smith. Sentencing is set for Sept. 29, 2020.
According to the plea agreement, Dow, an American citizen, traveled to the Republic of Kenya in 2008 to start an orphanage which came to be known as the Dow Family Children’s Home. While running the orphanage with his wife, he sexually abused, on multiple occasions, four minor girls between October 2013 and September 2017. During this time period, he maintained ties to the United States.
The FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office conducted the investigation with assistance from Kenyan authorities and local law enforcement in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Trial Attorneys Lauren S. Kupersmith and Lauren E. Britsch of the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) and Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy M. Stengel of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania are prosecuting the case.
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breaking911--2020-06-15--AG Barr Orders Executions of 4 Federal Inmates Accused of Child Rape, Child Murder

Attorney General William P. Barr today directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons ( BOP ) to schedule the executions of four federal death-row inmates who were convicted of murdering children in violation of federal law and who , in two cases , raped the children they murdered .
In July 2019 , Attorney General Barr directed the BOP to revise the Federal Execution Protocol to provide for the use of a single-drug , pentobarbital — similar to protocols used in hundreds of state executions and repeatedly upheld by federal courts , including the Supreme Court , as consistent with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s preliminary injunction prevented BOP from carrying out executions under the revised protocol , but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C .
Circuit vacated that injunction — clearing the way for the federal government to resume capital punishment after a nearly two-decade hiatus .
“ The American people , acting through Congress and Presidents of both political parties , have long instructed that defendants convicted of the most heinous crimes should be subject to a sentence of death , ” said Attorney General William P. Barr .
“ The four murderers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full and fair proceedings under our Constitution and laws .
We owe it to the victims of these horrific crimes , and to the families left behind , to carry forward the sentence imposed by our justice system.
” In accordance with 28 C.F.R .
Part 26 , the BOP has scheduled executions for the following death-sentenced inmates : • Daniel Lewis Lee , a member of a white supremacist group , murdered a family of three , including an eight-year-old girl .
After robbing and shooting the victims with a stun gun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bags , sealed the bags with duct tape , weighed down each victim with rocks , and threw the family of three into the Illinois bayou .
On May 4 , 1999 , a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas found Lee guilty of numerous offenses , including three counts of murder in aid of racketeering , and he was sentenced to death .
Lee ’ s execution is scheduled to occur on July 13 , 2020 .
• Wesley Ira Purkey violently raped and murdered a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burned , and dumped the young girl ’ s body in a septic pond .
He also was convicted in state court for using a claw hammer to bludgeon to death an 80-year-old woman who suffered from polio and walked with a cane .
On November 5 , 2003 , a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri found Purkey guilty of kidnapping a child resulting in the child ’ s death , and he was sentenced to death .
Purkey ’ s execution is scheduled to occur @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dustin Lee Honken shot and killed five people — two men who planned to testify against him , and a single , working mother and her ten-year-old and six-year-old daughters .
On October 14 , 2004 , a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa found Honken guilty of numerous offenses , including five counts of murder during the course of a continuing criminal enterprise , and he was sentenced to death .
Honken ’ s execution is scheduled to occur on July 17 , 2020 .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rollerblading in front of her home , and in a forest behind a church , raped her and strangled her to death with a wire .
On October 25 , 2001 , Nelson pled guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri to the kidnapping and unlawful interstate transportation of a child for the purpose of sexual abuse which resulted in death , and he was sentenced to death .
Nelson ’ s execution is scheduled to occur on August 28 , 2020 .
Each of these inmates has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no legal impediments prevent their executions , which will take place at U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute , Indiana .
Additional executions will be scheduled at a later date .

Attorney General William P. Barr today directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to schedule the executions of four federal death-row inmates who were convicted of murdering children in violation of federal law and who, in two cases, raped the children they murdered.
In July 2019, Attorney General Barr directed the BOP to revise the Federal Execution Protocol to provide for the use of a single-drug, pentobarbital — similar to protocols used in hundreds of state executions and repeatedly upheld by federal courts, including the Supreme Court, as consistent with the Eighth Amendment. A district court’s preliminary injunction prevented BOP from carrying out executions under the revised protocol, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit vacated that injunction — clearing the way for the federal government to resume capital punishment after a nearly two-decade hiatus.
“The American people, acting through Congress and Presidents of both political parties, have long instructed that defendants convicted of the most heinous crimes should be subject to a sentence of death,” said Attorney General William P. Barr. “The four murderers whose executions are scheduled today have received full and fair proceedings under our Constitution and laws. We owe it to the victims of these horrific crimes, and to the families left behind, to carry forward the sentence imposed by our justice system.”
In accordance with 28 C.F.R. Part 26, the BOP has scheduled executions for the following death-sentenced inmates:
Daniel Lewis Lee, a member of a white supremacist group, murdered a family of three, including an eight-year-old girl. After robbing and shooting the victims with a stun gun, Lee covered their heads with plastic bags, sealed the bags with duct tape, weighed down each victim with rocks, and threw the family of three into the Illinois bayou. On May 4, 1999, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas found Lee guilty of numerous offenses, including three counts of murder in aid of racketeering, and he was sentenced to death. Lee’s execution is scheduled to occur on July 13, 2020.
Wesley Ira Purkey violently raped and murdered a 16-year-old girl, and then dismembered, burned, and dumped the young girl’s body in a septic pond. He also was convicted in state court for using a claw hammer to bludgeon to death an 80-year-old woman who suffered from polio and walked with a cane. On November 5, 2003, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri found Purkey guilty of kidnapping a child resulting in the child’s death, and he was sentenced to death. Purkey’s execution is scheduled to occur on July 15, 2020.
Dustin Lee Honken shot and killed five people — two men who planned to testify against him, and a single, working mother and her ten-year-old and six-year-old daughters. On October 14, 2004, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa found Honken guilty of numerous offenses, including five counts of murder during the course of a continuing criminal enterprise, and he was sentenced to death. Honken’s execution is scheduled to occur on July 17, 2020.
Keith Dwayne Nelson kidnapped a 10-year-old girl rollerblading in front of her home, and in a forest behind a church, raped her and strangled her to death with a wire. On October 25, 2001, Nelson pled guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri to the kidnapping and unlawful interstate transportation of a child for the purpose of sexual abuse which resulted in death, and he was sentenced to death. Nelson’s execution is scheduled to occur on August 28, 2020.
Each of these inmates has exhausted appellate and post-conviction remedies, and no legal impediments prevent their executions, which will take place at U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute, Indiana. Additional executions will be scheduled at a later date.
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breaking911--2020-06-15--Alabama AG Says City of Mobile Violated State Law By Removing Confederate Monument

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today his determination that the City of Mobile violated the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act by @ @ @ @ @ located on public property .
The Memorial Preservation Act was passed in 2017 by the @ @ @ @ @ significant buildings , memorial buildings , memorial streets , and monuments located on public property @ @ @ @ @ .
The Act specifically charges the Attorney General with the duty of enforcement , much @ @ @ @ @ prosecute all civil actions necessary to protect the rights and interests of the State .
@ @ @ @ @ the City of Mobile removed a 120-year-old statue of Admiral Raphael Semmes from public property @ @ @ @ @ said Attorney General Marshall .
“ Now that the City has acknowledged its intent to @ @ @ @ @ the facts surrounding the removal and a plain reading of the law led me to @ @ @ @ @ violated .
After being notified of that determination , the City has agreed to pay @ @ @ @ @ 25,000 without a court order .
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Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today his determination that the City of Mobile violated the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act by removing a historic statue previously located on public property.
The Memorial Preservation Act was passed in 2017 by the Alabama Legislature to protect architecturally significant buildings, memorial buildings, memorial streets, and monuments located on public property for 40 or more years. The Act specifically charges the Attorney General with the duty of enforcement, much as he is authorized to prosecute all civil actions necessary to protect the rights and interests of the State.
“On June 4, the City of Mobile removed a 120-year-old statue of Admiral Raphael Semmes from public property within the city,” said Attorney General Marshall. “Now that the City has acknowledged its intent to remove the monument permanently, the facts surrounding the removal and a plain reading of the law led me to determine that the Act was violated. After
being notified of that determination, the City has agreed to pay the required fine of $25,000 without a court order.”
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breaking911--2020-06-15--Man Found Hanging From Tree In Houston, Video Shows

An unidentified man was found hanged to death from a tree in Houston Monday .
The grim discovery was made @ @ @ @ @ the 2500 block of Ella Boulevard in the Shady Acres neighborhood .
Video posted to @ @ @ @ @ where the victim is apparently seen dangling from a low hanging tree branch .
Police @ @ @ @ @ details were available .

An unidentified man was found hanged to death from a tree in Houston Monday.
The grim discovery was made outside of a store in the 2500 block of Ella Boulevard in the Shady Acres neighborhood.
Video posted to social media shows the scene where the victim is apparently seen dangling from a low hanging tree branch.
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They found a man hanging in a tree in Houston off 610 and Ella recently pic.twitter.com/QpLb8UBBl2 — 24-0 ???????? (@ItsthaKMack) June 15, 2020
Heres the alleged video of the man found hanging in Houston. pic.twitter.com/Z2YO7uKrpo — LILITH Reincarnated (@l___LILITH___l) June 15, 2020
Police are investigating. No further details were available.
DEVELOPING: Authorities Investigating 2 Separate Deaths Of Black Men Found Hanging From Trees In California – https://t.co/iblOyeg1yS pic.twitter.com/BBASS1Ngea — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 14, 2020
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breaking911--2020-06-15--North Korean Military Set To Advance Into Demilitarized Zone: Report

North Korean troops are reportedly prepared to enter the demilitarized zone that divides itself from South Korea .
“ Our @ @ @ @ @ watch on the current situation in which the north-south relations are turning worse and worse @ @ @ @ @ ready for providing a sure military guarantee to any external measures to be taken by @ @ @ @ @ ” The Korean People ’ s Army said in a statement to the Korean Central @ @ @ @ @ Monday .
“ The KPA is studying an action plan for taking measures to make @ @ @ @ @ the zones that had been demilitarized under the north-south agreement , turn the front line @ @ @ @ @ heighten the military vigilance against the south.
” “ We will map out the military @ @ @ @ @ out the said opinions to receive approval from the Party Central Military Commission.
” The @ @ @ @ @ strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula .
It was established by the provisions @ @ @ @ @ to serve as a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea .

North Korean troops are reportedly prepared to enter the demilitarized zone that divides itself from South Korea.
“Our army is keeping a close watch on the current situation in which the north-south relations are turning worse and worse, and getting itself fully ready for providing a sure military guarantee to any external measures to be taken by the Party and government,” The Korean People’s Army said in a statement to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) Monday.
“The KPA is studying an action plan for taking measures to make the army advance again into the zones that had been demilitarized under the north-south agreement, turn the front line into a fortress and further heighten the military vigilance against the south.”
“We will map out the military action plans for rapidly carrying out the said opinions to receive approval from the Party Central Military Commission.”
The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula. It was established by the provisions of the Korean Armistice Agreement to serve as a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea.
Source: Yonhap
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breaking911--2020-06-15--Ohio Sisters, 14 And 12, Killed In Freak Hammock Accident

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS , Ohio — Two young sisters in Ohio were fatally injured in a tragic hammock accident Sunday evening @ @ @ @ @ hammock was secured between a tree and a brick pillar , when , at some @ @ @ @ @ on the hammock , the pillar collapsed and landed on the sisters .
First responders @ @ @ @ @ the girls who were rushed to a hospital—they died several hours later .
They were @ @ @ @ @ and 14-year-old Scout Scaravilli .
“ The entire HB community is saddened by the loss @ @ @ @ @ they will be greatly missed by so many friends , classmates , and teachers , @ @ @ @ @ of School Fran Bisselle .
“ Our thoughts and prayers are dedicated to their family @ @

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Two young sisters in Ohio were fatally injured in a tragic hammock accident Sunday evening.
Local media reports the hammock was secured between a tree and a brick pillar, when, at some point while the girls were on the hammock, the pillar collapsed and landed on the sisters.
First responders arrived on scene and freed the girls who were rushed to a hospital—they died several hours later.
They were identified as 12-year-old Chasey Scaravilli and 14-year-old Scout Scaravilli.
“The entire HB community is saddened by the loss of the Scaravilli sisters; they will be greatly missed by so many friends, classmates, and teachers,” said Hathaway Brown Head of School Fran Bisselle. “Our thoughts and prayers are dedicated to their family.”
The incident remains under investigation.
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breaking911--2020-06-15--‘Valentine Jane Doe Homicide’: 30-Year-Old Cold Case Murder Solved

The Monroe County Sheriff ’ s Office , working in conjunction with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement , has resolved and closed a decades old cold case homicide with the help of new DNA technology .
The body of an unidentified female victim was discovered on Feb. 15 , 1991 , in a wooded area off U.S. 1 near Mile Marker 35 .
The case became known as the “ Valentine Jane Doe Homicide.
” It drew national media attention , particularly on true crime television shows such as “ Unsolved Mysteries , ” to name only one .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as other law enforcement agencies , investigated countless leads , yet the cold case remained unsolved for 29 years — until now .
The previously unknown female has now been identified as 18-year-old Wanda Deann Kirkum of Hornell , New York .
It was determined after a national database search that Kikhum was never officially reported missing to law enforcement .
Both her parents are now deceased .
Her killer has been identified as Robert Lynn Bradley , who himself died as the victim of a homicide in Tarrant County , Texas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age of 31 .
Sheriff ’ s Office Major Crimes Unit Detective Vince Weiner and the FDLE partnered using new advanced DNA technology , which assisted in identifying the victim as well as the suspect .
Bradley ’ s DNA was obtained from the 1991 crime scene in the Florida Keys .
That DNA , as well as DNA from his own homicide scene , were recently compared at the FDLE crime lab and determined to be a match .
The Texas investigation offered evidence that suggested Bradley had resided in Miami , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kirkum was seen hitchhiking out of Key West on Valentine ’ s Day , Feb. 14 , 1991 .
Witnesses recalled seeing her northbound on U.S. 1 at Mile Marker 10 on Big Coppitt Key and again at Mile Marker 15 .
Kirkum was last seen at Mile Marker 17 still hitchhiking at approximately 6:30 p.m .
Her body was found by windsurfers the following day at approximately 8:15 a.m. off a dirt road that leads to an area known to locals as the “ Horseshoe ” east of Big Pine Key and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was face down and nude , with the exception of her bikini top , with which she had been strangled .
Her other clothes were found nearby .
Forensic examination determined she had been beaten , sexually assaulted and strangled to death .
Numerous law enforcement officers and experts from partner agencies have participated in this homicide investigation over the previous decades .
Countless investigative hours have been poured into trying to solve this crime .
The Sheriff ’ s Office maintains more than 4,000 pages of investigative documentation .
Now , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Sheriff ’ s Office is formally considering the “ Valentine Jane Doe Homicide ” resolved and closed .
“ I would like to personally thank Major Crimes Unit Detective Vince Weiner and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for their efforts in solving this very serious and tragic crime , ” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay .
“ This case is a testament and shining example of this agency ’ s commitment to solving crime , no matter how old the case and no matter the challenges .
”

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, has resolved and closed a decades old cold case homicide with the help of new DNA technology.
The body of an unidentified female victim was discovered on Feb. 15, 1991, in a wooded area off U.S. 1 near Mile Marker 35. The case became known as the “Valentine Jane Doe Homicide.” It drew national media attention, particularly on true crime television shows such as “Unsolved Mysteries,” to name only one.
Sheriff’s Office Detectives, as well as other law enforcement agencies, investigated countless leads, yet the cold case remained unsolved for 29 years — until now.
The previously unknown female has now been identified as 18-year-old Wanda Deann Kirkum of Hornell, New York. It was determined after a national database search that Kikhum was never officially reported missing to law enforcement. Both her parents are now deceased.
Her killer has been identified as Robert Lynn Bradley, who himself died as the victim of a homicide in Tarrant County, Texas, in April 1992, at the age of 31.
Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit Detective Vince Weiner and the FDLE partnered using new advanced DNA technology, which assisted in identifying the victim as well as the suspect.
Bradley’s DNA was obtained from the 1991 crime scene in the Florida Keys. That DNA, as well as DNA from his own homicide scene, were recently compared at the FDLE crime lab and determined to be a match. The Texas investigation offered evidence that suggested Bradley had resided in Miami, Florida, in late November 1990.
Kirkum was seen hitchhiking out of Key West on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1991. Witnesses recalled seeing her northbound on U.S. 1 at Mile Marker 10 on Big Coppitt Key and again at Mile Marker 15. Kirkum was last seen at Mile Marker 17 still hitchhiking at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Her body was found by windsurfers the following day at approximately 8:15 a.m. off a dirt road that leads to an area known to locals as the“Horseshoe” east of Big Pine Key and west of Bahia Honda Key.
Kirkum was face down and nude, with the exception of her bikini top, with which she had been strangled. Her other clothes were found nearby. Forensic examination determined she had been beaten, sexually assaulted and strangled to death.
Numerous law enforcement officers and experts from partner agencies have participated in this homicide investigation over the previous decades. Countless investigative hours have been poured into trying to solve this crime. The Sheriff’s Office maintains more than 4,000 pages of investigative documentation. Now, with the victim and suspect identities known, the Sheriff’s Office is formally considering the “Valentine Jane Doe Homicide” resolved and closed.
“I would like to personally thank Major Crimes Unit Detective Vince Weiner and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for their efforts in solving this very serious and tragic crime,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “This case is a testament and shining example of this agency’s commitment to solving crime, no matter how old the case and no matter the challenges.”
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breaking911--2020-06-15--WIDESPREAD OUTAGE: Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T All Down In Parts of US

All major wireless carriers in the United States were suffering widespread outages on Monday .
Verizon , AT & T @ @ @ @ @ all reported issues from coast-to-coast .
Down Detector , a website that tracks outages , @ @ @ @ @ of complaints from wireless users , including phone call connection issues and social media browsing @ @ @ @ @ the problem was not immediately clear .
You can track connectivity issues HERE .

All major wireless carriers in the United States were suffering widespread outages on Monday.
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint users all reported issues from coast-to-coast.
Down Detector, a website that tracks outages, has received hundreds of thousands of complaints from wireless users, including phone call connection issues and social media browsing.
A possible cause for the problem was not immediately clear.
You can track connectivity issues HERE.
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breaking911--2020-06-15--Texas Family Sentenced For MASSIVE Illegal Gambling, Money Laundering Enterprise

BEAUMONT , Texas – A Northeast Texas businessman , his wife and son were sentenced Friday for their roles in a massive illegal gambling and money laundering enterprise .
Larry Earnest Tillery , 70 , Judy Kay Tillery , 63 , and Brian Tillery , 47 , all of Beaumont , Texas , were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas .
Larry Tillery was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity and tax evasion .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 million in cash , jewelry , and sports memorabilia that were proceeds of his illegal gambling enterprise and to pay restitution in the amount of $ 1,000,040 .
A money judgment of $ 32,758,541 was also ordered by the court .
Judy Tillery was sentenced to two years of federal probation for structuring of financial transactions to evade reporting requirements .
She shares the forfeiture judgment with her husband .
Brian Tillery was sentenced to two years of federal probation for engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximately $ 245,477 and a residence in Beaumont with an appraised value of approximately $ 600,000 that was determined to be proceeds of the illegal gambling enterprise .
A money judgment of $ 700,000 was also ordered by the court .
All three parties pleaded guilty to their respective charges on June 25 , 2019 .
According to information presented in court , Larry Tillery was engaged in the business of accepting illegal wagers on sporting events from 1985 until April 2017 .
He owned and operated Daylight Motors , a used car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding company for Daylight Motors , and used both companies as a front to launder illicit proceeds from the illegal gambling enterprise .
Larry Tillery used a website to receive and track wagers from his betting clients , allowing his bettors to place wagers on sporting events , including professional and collegiate basketball , baseball , and football games .
Judy assisted her husband in laundering the proceeds of his illegal gambling activities by depositing cash into her personal bank account at the Beaumont Community Credit Union and then writing checks to bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tillery structured these cash deposits in amounts under $ 10,000 in an attempt to evade federal currency transaction reporting requirements .
Brian Tillery aided the bookmaking enterprise by collecting money from sports bettors , making payments to bettors on Larry ’ s behalf , tracking online wagers to keep Larry apprised of what bets were being placed , accepting illegal gambling funds and making wire transfers to pay illegal gambling debts for Larry , and mailing packages of currency derived from illegal gambling activities that were in excess of $ 10,000 via the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Larry .
Larry Tillery knew that despite the fact that he was violating Texas state and federal law , that federal tax law nonetheless required him to register as a bookmaker with the Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) and to file monthly excise tax returns to report total wagers he accepted during the month .
Larry also knew that he was required to pay gross wagering excise taxes of 2 % on wagers he accepted each month , but he failed to report or pay taxes to the IRS based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From September through November of 2016 , Larry Tillery accepted at least 450 wagers totaling $ 5,060,150 .
These wagers are subject to the 2 % federal gross wagering excise tax , and Larry evaded gross excise wagering taxes of $ 29,717 in September 2016 , $ 34,423 in October 2016 and $ 37,063 in November 2016 .
Between 2011 and 2016 , Larry Tillery accepted at least $ 52 million in illegal wagers on sporting events and did not report these wagers to the IRS or pay gross excise taxes .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Larry Tillery accepted between 2011 and 2016 total $ 1,040,000 .
The investigation traced a total of 125 financial transactions in excess of $ 10,000 derived from illegal gambling that utilized the United States banking system .
These financial transactions total $ 32,383,841 and occurred between 2010 and 2016.
“ Today ’ s sentencing and forfeiture order are the culmination of a six-year , multi-agency criminal investigation into one of the largest illegal sports gambling and money laundering operations in U.S. history , ” said Mark Dawson , special agent in charge of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Working together with our federal partners , we have successfully disrupted the Tillery family criminal enterprise and sent a message that we are united in our efforts to investigate and prosecute financial crimes.
” “ These sentences imposed today on the Tillery family demonstrate the Department ’ s commitment to hold criminal enterprises accountable , ” said U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox .
“ Illegal gambling activity and tax evasion will not be tolerated in the Eastern District of Texas.
” “ Most individuals file truthful and accurate tax returns voluntarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Gerardo Gomez , Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge , IRS Criminal Investigation .
“ IRS special agents will continue to investigate individuals like Mr. Tillery , who gain illicit profits and evade their taxes at the expense of law-abiding taxpayers .
”

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Northeast Texas businessman, his wife and son were sentenced Friday for their roles in a massive illegal gambling and money laundering enterprise.
Larry Earnest Tillery, 70, Judy Kay Tillery, 63, and Brian Tillery, 47, all of Beaumont, Texas, were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Larry Tillery was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity and tax evasion. He was further ordered to forfeit approximately $2 million in cash, jewelry, and sports memorabilia that were proceeds of his illegal gambling enterprise and to pay restitution in the amount of $1,000,040. A money judgment of $32,758,541 was also ordered by the court.
Judy Tillery was sentenced to two years of federal probation for structuring of financial transactions to evade reporting requirements. She shares the forfeiture judgment with her husband.
Brian Tillery was sentenced to two years of federal probation for engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. He was further ordered to forfeit approximately $245,477 and a residence in Beaumont with an appraised value of approximately $600,000 that was determined to be proceeds of the illegal gambling enterprise. A money judgment of $700,000 was also ordered by the court.
All three parties pleaded guilty to their respective charges on June 25, 2019.
According to information presented in court, Larry Tillery was engaged in the business of accepting illegal wagers on sporting events from 1985 until April 2017. He owned and operated Daylight Motors, a used car dealership, and Lamar Capital, a holding company for Daylight Motors, and used both companies as a front to launder illicit proceeds from the illegal gambling enterprise.
Larry Tillery used a website to receive and track wagers from his betting clients, allowing his bettors to place wagers on sporting events, including professional and collegiate basketball, baseball, and football games. Judy assisted her husband in laundering the proceeds of his illegal gambling activities by depositing cash into her personal bank account at the Beaumont Community Credit Union and then writing checks to bank accounts controlled by her husband. Judy Tillery structured these cash deposits in amounts under $10,000 in an attempt to evade federal currency transaction reporting requirements.
Brian Tillery aided the bookmaking enterprise by collecting money from sports bettors, making payments to bettors on Larry’s behalf, tracking online wagers to keep Larry apprised of what bets were being placed, accepting illegal gambling funds and making wire transfers to pay illegal gambling debts for Larry, and mailing packages of currency derived from illegal gambling activities that were in excess of $10,000 via the United States Postal Service at the request of Larry.
Larry Tillery knew that despite the fact that he was violating Texas state and federal law, that federal tax law nonetheless required him to register as a bookmaker with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and to file monthly excise tax returns to report total wagers he accepted during the month. Larry also knew that he was required to pay gross wagering excise taxes of 2% on wagers he accepted each month, but he failed to report or pay taxes to the IRS based on the wagers he accepted each month. From September through November of 2016, Larry Tillery accepted at least 450 wagers totaling $5,060,150. These wagers are subject to the 2% federal gross wagering excise tax, and Larry evaded gross excise wagering taxes of $29,717 in September 2016, $34,423 in October 2016 and $37,063 in November 2016.
Between 2011 and 2016, Larry Tillery accepted at least $52 million in illegal wagers on sporting events and did not report these wagers to the IRS or pay gross excise taxes. The gross wagering taxes that resulted from wagers Larry Tillery accepted between 2011 and 2016 total $1,040,000.
The investigation traced a total of 125 financial transactions in excess of $10,000 derived from illegal gambling that utilized the United States banking system. These financial transactions total $32,383,841 and occurred between 2010 and 2016.“Today’s sentencing and forfeiture order are the culmination of a six-year, multi-agency criminal investigation into one of the largest illegal sports gambling and money laundering operations in U.S. history,” said Mark Dawson, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Houston. “Working together with our federal partners, we have successfully disrupted the Tillery family criminal enterprise and sent a message that we are united in our efforts to investigate and prosecute financial crimes.”
“These sentences imposed today on the Tillery family demonstrate the Department’s commitment to hold criminal enterprises accountable,” said U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox. “Illegal gambling activity and tax evasion will not be tolerated in the Eastern District of Texas.”
“Most individuals file truthful and accurate tax returns voluntarily and pay their fair share of taxes,” said Gerardo Gomez, Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation. “IRS special agents will continue to investigate individuals like Mr. Tillery, who gain illicit profits and evade their taxes at the expense of law-abiding taxpayers.”
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