breaking911--2020-10-27--Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced For Numerous Offenses Against Over a Dozen Children

TYLER , Texas — U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox announced that a 40-year-old Ore City , Texas man has been sentenced to 840 months in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas .
Jeremy OKieth Kyle , also known as Corey Webster , also known as Rick , also known as Derrick Willis , also known as Eric Sanders , also known as Brad Smith , also known as Jason , also known as J , pleaded guilty on Feb. 19 , 2020 , to three counts of coercion and enticement and was sentenced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle today .
According to information presented in court , between 2013 and 2018 , Kyle , a convicted sex offender , committed numerous offenses against eighteen minor female victims and four adult female victims .
He used a variety of false personas and promises of love and money to convince the victims to meet him and engage in sexual encounters .
He acquired images and videos of the victims engaged in sexually explicit conduct and threatened to distribute those images and videos in order to coerce more sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a tragedy .
These young victims were treated in ways no person should ever be treated , ” said U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox .
“ This case also serves as a warning to parents : exploitation and abuse can be one click away in today ’ s social media and technological environment .
Parents should take strong precautions to protect children from victimization.
” “ Predators are targeting children of all ages online by using threats and manipulative tactics .
The FBI will continue working with our partners to hold these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno .
“ We encourage potential victims and their parents to contact the FBI or local law enforcement if they are targeted online.
” Anyone who had contact , in person or on social media , with an individual who identified himself as Jeremy OKieth Kyle , Corey Webster , Rick , Derrick Willis , Eric Sanders , Brad Smith , Jason , or J , is urged to contact the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office at 1-800-804-3547 .
The U.S. Attorney ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect the individuals ’ identities and confidential information .

TYLER, Texas — U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox announced that a 40-year-old Ore City, Texas man has been sentenced to 840 months in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas.
Jeremy OKieth Kyle, also known as Corey Webster, also known as Rick, also known as Derrick Willis, also known as Eric Sanders, also known as Brad Smith, also known as Jason, also known as J, pleaded guilty on Feb. 19, 2020, to three counts of coercion and enticement and was sentenced to 840 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle today.
According to information presented in court, between 2013 and 2018, Kyle, a convicted sex offender, committed numerous offenses against eighteen minor female victims and four adult female victims. He used a variety of false personas and promises of love and money to convince the victims to meet him and engage in sexual encounters. He acquired images and videos of the victims engaged in sexually explicit conduct and threatened to distribute those images and videos in order to coerce more sexual encounters.
“What this man did is a tragedy. These young victims were treated in ways no person should ever be treated,” said U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox. “This case also serves as a warning to parents: exploitation and abuse can be one click away in today’s social media and technological environment. Parents should take strong precautions to protect children from victimization.”
“Predators are targeting children of all ages online by using threats and manipulative tactics. The FBI will continue working with our partners to hold these online predators accountable for their dangerous behavior,” said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno. “We encourage potential victims and their parents to contact the FBI or local law enforcement if they are targeted online.”
Anyone who had contact, in person or on social media, with an individual who identified himself as Jeremy OKieth Kyle, Corey Webster, Rick, Derrick Willis, Eric Sanders, Brad Smith, Jason, or J, is urged to contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office at 1-800-804-3547. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will take the necessary steps to protect the individuals’ identities and confidential information.
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breaking911--2020-10-27--At Least 2 Dead After School Bus Collides With Utility Vehicle In Tennessee

DECATUR , Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a school bus and utility service vehicle @ @ @ @ @ Meigs County , Tennessee .
Two people are confirmed dead and several students have been @ @ @ @ @ the entire staff at the Tennessee Department of Education are deeply saddened to hear about @ @ @ @ @ Meigs County earlier this afternoon .
No words can express our sympathies for those lives @ @ @ @ @ send our deepest condolences to the students , families , school staff and leaders , @ @ @ @ @ Meigs County community affected by this tragic accident and wish healing for all those injured @ @ @ @ @ with district leaders and staff in Meigs County and surrounding areas and is mobilizing to @ @ @ @ @ response and services.
” The ages of the victims was not known .

DECATUR, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a school bus and utility service vehicle on State Highway 58 in Meigs County, Tennessee. Two people are confirmed dead and several students have been airlifted.
The victims were a 7-year-old girl and the driver, also a female–but officials have not released identities.
Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn released the following statement:
“I and the entire staff at the Tennessee Department of Education are deeply saddened to hear about the fatal bus crash in Meigs County earlier this afternoon. No words can express our sympathies for those lives that were lost. We send our deepest condolences to the students, families, school staff and leaders, district staff and the entire Meigs County community affected by this tragic accident and wish healing for all those injured. The department has communicated with district leaders and staff in Meigs County and surrounding areas and is mobilizing to support this community in safety response and services.”
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breaking911--2020-10-27--NXIVN Sex Cult Leader Keith Raniere Sentenced To 120 Years In Prison

Keith Raniere , the founder and leader of Nxivm , was sentenced today to 120 years in prison by United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in federal court in Brooklyn .
Raniere was convicted by a federal jury in June 2019 of racketeering , racketeering conspiracy , sex trafficking , attempted sex trafficking , sex trafficking conspiracy , forced labor conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy .
The Court also imposed a fine of $ 1,750,000 .
At the sentencing hearing , the Court heard victim impact statements from 15 individuals , including “ Camila , ” the victim who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 15 years old .
A hearing on victim restitution will be held at a later date .
Seth D. DuCharme , Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York , William F. Sweeney , Jr. , Assistant Director-in-Charge , Federal Bureau of Investigation , New York Field Office ( FBI ) , and Jonathan D. Larsen , Special Agent-in-Charge , Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation , New York Field Office ( IRS-CI ) , announced the sentence .
“ The 120-year sentence imposed on Keith Raniere today is a measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decade , ” stated Acting United States Attorney DuCharme .
“ Raniere exploited and abused his victims emotionally , physically and sexually for his personal gratification .
It is my hope that today ’ s sentence brings closure to the victims and their families.
” Mr. DuCharme extended his grateful appreciation to the Department of Homeland Security , Homeland Security Investigations , the New York State Police and the United States Attorney ’ s Office for the Northern District of New York for their valuable assistance during the investigation and prosecution .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the women he scarred , both physically and emotionally , is the making of a horror story .
It is inconceivable to think of the sexual exploitation , abuse , seclusion , and mind control his victims suffered—at his direction .
Today the judge has given him 120 years to think about whether or not the torture he inflicted on others for more than a decade , and the distress he brought to their families , was worth it in the end , ” stated FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Sweeney .
“ Sexual exploitation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most reprehensible and vile forms of crime , ” stated IRS-CI Special Agent-in-Charge Larsen .
“ While Keith Raniere ’ s sentence can not erase the pain his victims have endured , I hope it provides an opportunity for healing and a path forward .
Today ’ s sentencing should be a warning for criminals around the world .
Regardless of the illegal enterprise and whether the profits are tangible or not , IRS-CI will decode illicit schemes and hold criminals accountable for the pain , suffering and financial abuse of their victims.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and relied on an “ inner circle ” of co-conspirators to carry out his orders .
The purpose of the enterprise was to promote Raniere and to recruit individuals into purported self-help organizations that Raniere founded , including Nxivm and DOS ( “ Dominus Obsequious Sororium ” ) .
Raniere and his co-conspirators committed a wide range of criminal activity , including sex trafficking , forced labor , alien smuggling , wire fraud and obstruction of justice .
Specifically , Raniere sexually exploited “ Camila , ” then a 15-year-old child , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time , Raniere was 45 years old .
Raniere and his co-conspirators also trafficked “ Daniela ” for labor and services and confined her to a room for nearly two years in an attempt to force Daniela to do work for him .
Daniela was told that if she left the room , she would be sent to Mexico without any identification documents .
Daniela went months without human contact and was denied prompt medical care .
During this time , Daniela wrote hundreds of letters to Raniere pleading to be released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial that while confined to the room , she contemplated suicide .
In late 2015 , Raniere created and led DOS , a secret organization in which women were recruited under the false pretense of joining a women-only mentorship group , later discovering that they had taken “ vows of obedience ” to women who were “ slaves ” to Raniere .
Prospective DOS victims were required to provide “ collateral ” —including damaging confessions about themselves and loved ones ( truthful or not ) , rights to financial assets , and sexually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving the group or disclosing its existence to others .
Raniere required DOS “ slaves ” to take nude photographs , perform labor , and in some cases , to engage in sex acts with him .
As proved at trial , the victims “ Nicole ” and “ Jay ” were among the DOS victims directed to have sex with Raniere .
Each of Raniere ’ s co-defendants previously pleaded guilty .
On September 2020 , Clare Bronfman was sentenced to 81 months ’ imprisonment after having been convicted of conspiracy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fraudulent use of personal identification information .
The remaining co-defendants are awaiting sentencing .
On March 12 , 2019 , Nancy Salzman , Nxivm ’ s president and co-founder , pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy .
On March 25 , 2019 , Lauren Salzman , a first-line “ master ” in DOS , pleaded guilty to racketeering and racketeering conspiracy .
On April 8 , 2019 , Allison Mack , another first-line “ master ” in DOS , pleaded guilty to racketeering and racketeering conspiracy .
On April 19 , 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pleaded guilty to visa fraud .

Keith Raniere, the founder and leader of Nxivm, was sentenced today to 120 years in prison by United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in federal court in Brooklyn. Raniere was convicted by a federal jury in June 2019 of racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, attempted sex trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy, forced labor conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy. The Court also imposed a fine of $1,750,000. At the sentencing hearing, the Court heard victim impact statements from 15 individuals, including “Camila,” the victim who was sexually exploited by Raniere when she was 15 years old. A hearing on victim restitution will be held at a later date.
Seth D. DuCharme, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, William F. Sweeney, Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), and Jonathan D. Larsen, Special Agent-in-Charge, Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, New York Field Office (IRS-CI), announced the sentence.
Acting USA Seth D. DuCharme, FAUSA Mark J. Lesko and AUSA Tanya Hajjar after NXIVM founder and leader Keith Raniere was sentenced to 120 years in prison. pic.twitter.com/oOiAKZdcFz — US Attorney EDNY (@EDNYnews) October 27, 2020
“The 120-year sentence imposed on Keith Raniere today is a measure of his appalling crimes committed over a decade,” stated Acting United States Attorney DuCharme. “Raniere exploited and abused his victims emotionally, physically and sexually for his personal gratification. It is my hope that today’s sentence brings closure to the victims and their families.” Mr. DuCharme extended his grateful appreciation to the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, the New York State Police and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York for their valuable assistance during the investigation and prosecution.
“Raniere’s reign of control over the women he scarred, both physically and emotionally, is the making of a horror story. It is inconceivable to think of the sexual exploitation, abuse, seclusion, and mind control his victims suffered—at his direction. Today the judge has given him 120 years to think about whether or not the torture he inflicted on others for more than a decade, and the distress he brought to their families, was worth it in the end,” stated FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Sweeney.
“Sexual exploitation of children and women is among the most reprehensible and vile forms of crime,” stated IRS-CI Special Agent-in-Charge Larsen. “While Keith Raniere’s sentence cannot erase the pain his victims have endured, I hope it provides an opportunity for healing and a path forward. Today’s sentencing should be a warning for criminals around the world. Regardless of the illegal enterprise and whether the profits are tangible or not, IRS-CI will decode illicit schemes and hold criminals accountable for the pain, suffering and financial abuse of their victims.”
Raniere led a criminal racketeering enterprise and relied on an “inner circle” of co-conspirators to carry out his orders. The purpose of the enterprise was to promote Raniere and to recruit individuals into purported self-help organizations that Raniere founded, including Nxivm and DOS (“Dominus Obsequious Sororium”). Raniere and his co-conspirators committed a wide range of criminal activity, including sex trafficking, forced labor, alien smuggling, wire fraud and obstruction of justice. Specifically, Raniere sexually exploited “Camila,” then a 15-year-old child, and took photographs of his abuse. At the time, Raniere was 45 years old. Raniere and his co-conspirators also trafficked “Daniela” for labor and services and confined her to a room for nearly two years in an attempt to force Daniela to do work for him. Daniela was told that if she left the room, she would be sent to Mexico without any identification documents. Daniela went months without human contact and was denied prompt medical care. During this time, Daniela wrote hundreds of letters to Raniere pleading to be released from her confinement. Daniela testified at trial that while confined to the room, she contemplated suicide.
In late 2015, Raniere created and led DOS, a secret organization in which women were recruited under the false pretense of joining a women-only mentorship group, later discovering that they had taken “vows of obedience” to women who were “slaves” to Raniere. Prospective DOS victims were required to provide “collateral”—including damaging confessions about themselves and loved ones (truthful or not), rights to financial assets, and sexually explicit photographs and videos—to prevent them from leaving the group or disclosing its existence to others. Raniere required DOS “slaves” to take nude photographs, perform labor, and in some cases, to engage in sex acts with him. As proved at trial, the victims “Nicole” and “Jay” were among the DOS victims directed to have sex with Raniere.
Each of Raniere’s co-defendants previously pleaded guilty. On September 2020, Clare Bronfman was sentenced to 81 months’ imprisonment after having been convicted of conspiracy to conceal and harbor aliens for financial gain and fraudulent use of personal identification information. The remaining co-defendants are awaiting sentencing. On March 12, 2019, Nancy Salzman, Nxivm’s president and co-founder, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy. On March 25, 2019, Lauren Salzman, a first-line “master” in DOS, pleaded guilty to racketeering and racketeering conspiracy. On April 8, 2019, Allison Mack, another first-line “master” in DOS, pleaded guilty to racketeering and racketeering conspiracy. On April 19, 2019, Kathy Russell, a bookkeeper for Nxivm, pleaded guilty to visa fraud.
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breaking911--2020-10-27--WATCH: Hero Off-Duty Cop Tackles Gunman Who Fatally Shot Clerk at NYC Deli

QUEENS , NY — A Queens deli worker died after he was shot by a homeless gunman during an argument—in @ @ @ @ @ and held down by an off-duty cop before being arrested .
The suspect , Steven @ @ @ @ @ asked to leave the store located at 137-02 Cross Bay Boulevard in Ozone Park because @ @ @ @ @ ” before the situation turned deadly .
“ He ’ s inside , he hears @ @ @ @ @ Commissioner Dermot Shea said .
“ And when he when he appears to be like @ @ @ @ @ with the gun and makes a tactical determination — [ he ] tackles the person @ @ @ @ @ [ and ] holds him for the responding law enforcement officials.
” “ And as @ @ @ @ @ the person who was shot , his life couldn ’ t be saved , however @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m ] awfully happy with the work of the police officer , [ @ @ @ @ @ ”

QUEENS, NY — A Queens deli worker died after he was shot by a homeless gunman during an argument—in the end he was tackled and held down by an off-duty cop before being arrested.
The suspect, Steven Cohen, 63, was asked to leave the store located at 137-02 Cross Bay Boulevard in Ozone Park because he was “acting erratically” before the situation turned deadly.
“He’s inside, he hears a gunshot,” Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said. “And when he when he appears to be like, he sees the person with the gun and makes a tactical determination — [he] tackles the person, will get the gun [and] holds him for the responding law enforcement officials.”
“And as I mentioned, tragically, the person who was shot, his life couldn’t be saved, however you already know, [I’m] awfully happy with the work of the police officer, [his] heroic actions.”
Off-duty but always vigilant. Tonight, off-duty Police Officer Maharaj from the @NYPD77Pct was in a deli in Queens when a suspect started shooting at a customer. The officer quickly sprang into action, tackled the suspect, disarmed him & held him until uniform officers arrived. pic.twitter.com/GRMxZpmbZT — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 27, 2020
"Nothing Short of Heroic." Off-Duty NYPD Officer Tackles Gunman Who Fatally Shot Queens Deli Worker During Argument pic.twitter.com/aEBu6vGDs5 — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) October 27, 2020
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breaking911--2020-10-27--Elections Worker “Inadvertently” Swaps Envelopes To 2 Voters

WISCONSIN — Village Clerk Janice Moyer explained Monday it was a simple but regrettable error .
Watch the video report @ @

WISCONSIN — Village Clerk Janice Moyer explained Monday it was a simple but regrettable error. Watch the video report below.
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breaking911--2020-10-28--Tony Bobulinski, Ex-Hunter Biden Associate, Speaks Out, Brings New Allegations Against Joe Biden

Tony Bobulinski joins Tucker Carlson to discuss his alleged dealings with Hunter and Joe Biden .

Tony Bobulinski joins Tucker Carlson to discuss his alleged dealings with Hunter and Joe Biden.
Bobulinski: “I didn’t request to meet Joe. They requested that I meet with Joe… They were putting their entire family legacy on the line. They knew exactly what they were doing. They were dealing with a Chinese-owned enterprise.” pic.twitter.com/3bzgLchCe3 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 28, 2020
#BREAKING: Tony Bobulinski says Joe Biden denials of involvement in son's business 'a blatant lie' "There was no other reason for me to be in that bar meeting Joe Biden then to discuss what I was doing with his family's name and the Chinese." pic.twitter.com/5iTfsis5a6 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 28, 2020
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breaking911--2020-10-27--Girl, 7, and Driver Killed When School Bus Collides With Utility Vehicle In Tennessee

DECATUR , Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a school bus and utility service vehicle @ @ @ @ @ Meigs County , Tennessee .
Two people are confirmed dead and several students have been @ @ @ @ @ a 7-year-old girl and the driver , also a female–but officials have not released identities @ @ @ @ @ entire staff at the Tennessee Department of Education are deeply saddened to hear about the @ @ @ @ @ County earlier this afternoon .
No words can express our sympathies for those lives that @ @ @ @ @ our deepest condolences to the students , families , school staff and leaders , district @ @ @ @ @ County community affected by this tragic accident and wish healing for all those injured .
@ @ @ @ @ district leaders and staff in Meigs County and surrounding areas and is mobilizing to support @ @ @ @ @ and services .
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breaking911--2020-10-28--Female Cops In Fla. Pose as Sex Workers, Arrest Dozens of ‘Johns’

TAMPA — In an effort to target human trafficking in Hillsborough County , Sheriff Chad Chronister announced the conclusion of “ Operation Curb Appeal ” on Wednesday , an undercover investigation where female HCSO deputies posed as sex workers through online ads and walking the streets in the county .
A total of 49 men were arrested between October 26-27 , 2020 .
“ The driving force of human trafficking is , and always will be , the desire and willingness of Johns , who are the customers , to pay for sex with people who are victims of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Without demand , an industry falls apart.
” During the course of the two-day operation , more than 200 men made contact with undercover detectives through an advertisement posted online for sex .
Approximately 40 additional men approached undercover detectives posing as prostitutes on the streets within the Tampa and Town ‘ N ’ Country areas .
The men arrested range in age from 20 to 76 years old and come from a variety of backgrounds including employment as carpenters , information technology professionals , an accountant , a college student @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One of the men arrested , Isaac Jermaine Thomas , 37 , is facing charges of fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer and driving without a valid license , in addition to soliciting , after he attempted to flee in his vehicle upon arrest .
No one was injured during this incident .
As Tampa prepares to host Super Bowl LV in February of 2021 , Sheriff Chronister emphasized that human trafficking-related operations in Hillsborough County will continue to increase .
“ Prostitution should not be viewed as a victimless crime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these transactions could be someone who has been forced into human trafficking , ” said Sheriff Chronister .
“ I want to make it clear to those who want to purchase sex here in our community , you will be held accountable for your actions .
”

TAMPA — In an effort to target human trafficking in Hillsborough County, Sheriff Chad Chronister announced the conclusion of “Operation Curb Appeal” on Wednesday, an undercover investigation where female HCSO deputies posed as sex workers through online ads and walking the streets in the county.
A total of 49 men were arrested between October 26-27, 2020.
“The driving force of human trafficking is, and always will be, the desire and willingness of Johns, who are the customers, to pay for sex with people who are victims of this industry,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Without demand, an industry falls apart.”
During the course of the two-day operation, more than 200 men made contact with undercover detectives through an advertisement posted online for sex. Approximately 40 additional men approached undercover detectives posing as prostitutes on the streets within the Tampa and Town ‘N’ Country areas.
The men arrested range in age from 20 to 76 years old and come from a variety of backgrounds including employment as carpenters, information technology professionals, an accountant, a college student, and an active-duty military member.
One of the men arrested, Isaac Jermaine Thomas, 37, is facing charges of fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer and driving without a valid license, in addition to soliciting, after he attempted to flee in his vehicle upon arrest. No one was injured during this incident.
As Tampa prepares to host Super Bowl LV in February of 2021, Sheriff Chronister emphasized that human trafficking-related operations in Hillsborough County will continue to increase.
“Prostitution should not be viewed as a victimless crime. The person on the other end of these transactions could be someone who has been forced into human trafficking,” said Sheriff Chronister. “I want to make it clear to those who want to purchase sex here in our community, you will be held accountable for your actions.”
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breaking911--2020-10-28--Live: Trump speaks at a ‘Make America Great Again Victory Rally’ at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport

Live : President Trump delivers remarks at a ‘ Make America Great Again Victory Rally ’ at the Phoenix Goodyear @ @ @ @ @ .
This event is expected to begin at 5:45 p.m .
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Live: President Trump delivers remarks at a ‘Make America Great Again Victory Rally’ at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Goodyear, Arizona. This event is expected to begin at 5:45 p.m. ET.
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breaking911--2020-10-28--CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Gunmen Force Woman Into Home, Tie Her Up In Terrifying Home Invasion

FLORIDA — Broward Sheriff ’ s Office robbery detectives are looking for three subjects involved in a home invasion robbery that occurred in Tamarac Monday morning .
At approximately 9 a.m. Oct. 26 , the victim was leaving her residence when two male subjects , dressed in all black and armed with weapons , exited a 2019 or 2020 white Lexus SUV NX300 F Sport model vehicle .
The subjects approached the victim and forced her to escort them into her residence at gunpoint .
Once inside , the subjects then tied the victim up .
Surveillance video inside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victim ’ s belongings .
While the subjects are inside the residence , surveillance video captures an unknown female wearing a dark colored hair wrap ( possibly concealing dreads or braids ) and dark colored clothing approaching the home .
The female opens the door , says something in Creole , then closes the door before wiping the handle down with her long sleeve shirt and returning back to the awaiting car .
All three subjects leave shortly after , taking items valued at approximately $ 2,700 .
Detectives say both male @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shiny , plastic skull masks .
Anyone with information regarding the identity of these subjects is asked to contact BSO Robbery Detective Robert Sokol at 954-321-4547 .
If you wish to remain anonymous , contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS ( 8477 ) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org .

FLORIDA — Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are looking for three subjects involved in a home invasion robbery that occurred in Tamarac Monday morning.
At approximately 9 a.m. Oct. 26, the victim was leaving her residence when two male subjects, dressed in all black and armed with weapons, exited a 2019 or 2020 white Lexus SUV NX300 F Sport model vehicle. The subjects approached the victim and forced her to escort them into her residence at gunpoint. Once inside, the subjects then tied the victim up.
Surveillance video inside the home shows the two males rummaging through the victim’s belongings. While the subjects are inside the residence, surveillance video captures an unknown female wearing a dark colored hair wrap (possibly concealing dreads or braids) and dark colored clothing approaching the home. The female opens the door, says something in Creole, then closes the door before wiping the handle down with her long sleeve shirt and returning back to the awaiting car.
Home invasion caught on camera in Tamarac, Florida. Cops say the suspects forced the victim into her home, tied her up and made off with items valued at approximately $2,700. pic.twitter.com/9tfwzNzUuS — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) October 28, 2020
All three subjects leave shortly after, taking items valued at approximately $2,700.
Detectives say both male subjects appeared to be wearing dark colored, shiny, plastic skull masks. Anyone with information regarding the identity of these subjects is asked to contact BSO Robbery Detective Robert Sokol at 954-321-4547. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org.
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breaking911--2020-10-28--ICE Announces Arrests Of More Than 100 At-Large Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) announced Wednesday the results of a five-day targeted enforcement operation that resulted in the apprehension of more than 100 at-large aliens in communities spanning from the country ’ s northern to southwest borders .
ICE officers in Minnesota , Ohio , Missouri , Kansas , Michigan and Texas , conducted the enforcement actions Oct. 19 through Oct. 23 , focusing on aliens subject to removal who pose a threat to public safety .
More than 70 % of aliens arrested had criminal convictions or pending criminal charges at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ICE officers protect our communities from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten public safety , ” said ICE Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tony H. Pham .
“ These targeted enforcement actions highlight ICE ’ s vital role in keeping our communities safe.
” Among those ICE arrested during the enforcement actions were : • A 31-year-old citizen of Guatemala , Oct. 21 , in Canton , Ohio .
In August 2010 , he was convicted , in the Stark County Court of Common Pleas in Canton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 2014 , he was convicted , in the New Philadelphia Municipal Court in New Philadelphia , Ohio , of operating a vehicle while intoxicated .
He is in ICE custody pending removal to Guatemala .
• A 35-year-old citizen of Mexico , Oct.19 , in Wichita , Kansas .
In October 2020 , the Haysville , Kansas .
Police Department arrested him for domestic violence and released him the same day .
He is in ICE custody pending removal to Mexico .
• A 47-year-old citizen of Romania , Oct. 22 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2009 , he was convicted , in the Anoka County , Minnesota , District Court of domestic abuse .
In October 2016 , the Dodge County , Minnesota Sheriff ’ s Office arrested him for assault-2nd degree-dangerous weapon and terroristic threats-reckless disregard .
Following that arrest , ICE issued a detainer with the sheriff ’ s office , but he was released despite the detainer .
In July 2017 , he was convicted , in the Anoka County District Court of assault in the second degree .
He is in ICE custody pending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizen of Mexico , Oct. 22 , in Auburn Hills , Michigan .
In January 2007 , he was convicted in the 50th District Court in Pontiac , Michigan , of domestic assault and battery .
He is in ICE custody pending removal proceedings .
On Oct. 16 , DHS announced the arrest of more than 170 at-large aliens as part of immigration enforcement actions conducted in sanctuary jurisdictions throughout the U.S. from Oct. 3 through Oct. 9 .
Last fiscal year , 86 % of those arrested by ICE had criminal convictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources on those who pose the greatest threat to public safety .

WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Wednesday the results of a five-day targeted enforcement operation that resulted in the apprehension of more than 100 at-large aliens in communities spanning from the country’s northern to southwest borders.
ICE officers in Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, Michigan and Texas, conducted the enforcement actions Oct. 19 through Oct. 23, focusing on aliens subject to removal who pose a threat to public safety. More than 70% of aliens arrested had criminal convictions or pending criminal charges at the time of arrest.
“Every day, ICE officers protect our communities from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten public safety,” said ICE Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Tony H. Pham. “These targeted enforcement actions highlight ICE’s vital role in keeping our communities safe.”
Among those ICE arrested during the enforcement actions were:
A 31-year-old citizen of Guatemala, Oct. 21, in Canton, Ohio. In August 2010, he was convicted, in the Stark County Court of Common Pleas in Canton, Ohio, of domestic violence. In April 2014, he was convicted, in the New Philadelphia Municipal Court in New Philadelphia, Ohio, of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He is in ICE custody pending removal to Guatemala.
A 35-year-old citizen of Mexico, Oct.19, in Wichita, Kansas. In October 2020, the Haysville, Kansas. Police Department arrested him for domestic violence and released him the same day. He is in ICE custody pending removal to Mexico.
A 47-year-old citizen of Romania, Oct. 22, in Cambridge, Minnesota. In July 2009, he was convicted, in the Anoka County, Minnesota, District Court of domestic abuse. In October 2016, the Dodge County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Office arrested him for assault-2nd degree-dangerous weapon and terroristic threats-reckless disregard. Following that arrest, ICE issued a detainer with the sheriff’s office, but he was released despite the detainer. In July 2017, he was convicted, in the Anoka County District Court of assault in the second degree. He is in ICE custody pending removal to Romania.
A 52-year-old citizen of Mexico, Oct. 22, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In January 2007, he was convicted in the 50th District Court in Pontiac, Michigan, of domestic assault and battery. He is in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
On Oct. 16, DHS announced the arrest of more than 170 at-large aliens as part of immigration enforcement actions conducted in sanctuary jurisdictions throughout the U.S. from Oct. 3 through Oct. 9.
Last fiscal year, 86% of those arrested by ICE had criminal convictions or pending charges. ICE focuses its resources on those who pose the greatest threat to public safety.
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breaking911--2020-10-28--F-16 Fighter Jet Intercepted Plane Over President Trump’s Rally In Bullhead City, Arizona

BULLHEAD CITY , AZ — A F-16 fighter jet intercepted a plane that was flying in a restricted area during @ @ @ @ @ in Bullhead City Wednesday .
The following is a statement from North American Aerospace Defense @ @ @ @ @ Defense Command directed F-16 aircraft to investigate a general aviation aircraft that was not in @ @ @ @ @ and entered the Temporary Flight Restriction ( TFR ) area [ Trump Rally ] surrounding @ @ @ @ @ without proper clearance .
The violating aircraft was non-responsive to initial intercept procedures , but @ @ @ @ @ aircraft deployed signal flares .
The violating aircraft was escorted out of the restricted area @ @ @ @ @ further incident .
Secret Service agents ran toward the President as the event unfolded but @ @ @ @ @ stage .
Officials did not say if the pilot intended to cause the President harm @ @ @ @ @ captured on video .

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ — A F-16 fighter jet intercepted a plane that was flying in a restricted area during President Trump’s rally in Bullhead City Wednesday.
The following is a statement from North American Aerospace Defense Command:
North American Aerospace Defense Command directed F-16 aircraft to investigate a general aviation aircraft that was not in communication with air traffic control and entered the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) area [Trump Rally] surrounding Bullhead City, Arizona, without proper clearance.
The violating aircraft was non-responsive to initial intercept procedures, but established radio communications after NORAD aircraft deployed signal flares. The violating aircraft was escorted out of the restricted area by the NORAD aircraft without further incident.
Secret Service agents ran toward the President as the event unfolded but ultimately did not go on stage.
Officials did not say if the pilot intended to cause the President harm.
The incident was partially captured on video.
MOMENTS AGO: Fighter jet flies over Trump rally in Arizona and appears to fire off flares; crowd chants "USA!" pic.twitter.com/8znBkEJrcb — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 28, 2020
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breaking911--2020-10-28--Ron Jeremy Hit With Seven New Sexual Assault Charges In Los Angeles, Faces 330 Years In Prison If Fo

Ron Jeremy Hit With Seven New Sexual Assault Charges In Los Angeles, Faces 330 Years In Prison If Found Guilty

Seven additional sexual assault counts were filed today against Ron Jeremy involving six women for incidents that date back to 1996 , the Los Angeles County District Attorney ’ s Office announced .
The casewas amended today against Ron Jeremy Hyatt to add three counts of forcible rape , two counts of forcible oral copulation and one count each of sexual battery by restraint and assault with intent to commit forcible digital penetration .
He now faces a total of 11 counts of forcible rape , eight counts of sexual battery by restraint , six counts of forcible oral copulation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a foreign object and one count each of sodomy , assault with intent to commit rape , assault with intent to commit forcible digital penetration , penetration by a foreign object on an unconscious or sleeping victim and lewd conduct with a 15-year-old girl , involving 23 victims that span from 1996 to 2020 .
Jeremy pleaded not guilty to the new charges today and is scheduled to return to court on December 14 for a preliminary hearing .
The new charges span a 17-year period and the victims range in age from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a 19-year-old woman was allegedly raped by the defendant during a photo shoot in the San Fernando Valley .
In October 2000 , a 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped by Hyatt at a party in a nightclub .
Sometime between 2002 and 2003 , Hyatt also is accused of sexually assaulting a young woman at a strip club in City of Industry .
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by Jeremy at a home in Woodland Hills in 2008 .
Two years later , a woman went to Jeremy ’ s home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In January 2013 , Hyatt is accused of sexually assaulting a 38-year-old woman at a West Hollywood bar Jeremy frequented .
If convicted as charged , Jeremy faces a possible maximum sentence of more than 330 years to life in state prison .
Additionally , 14 cases were declined today because they were outside the statute of limitations .
The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department , the Los Angeles Police Department and the District Attorney Office ’ s Bureau of Investigation .

Seven additional sexual assault counts were filed today against Ron Jeremy involving six women for incidents that date back to 1996, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.
The casewas amended today against Ron Jeremy Hyatt to add three counts of forcible rape, two counts of forcible oral copulation and one count each of sexual battery by restraint and assault with intent to commit forcible digital penetration.
He now faces a total of 11 counts of forcible rape, eight counts of sexual battery by restraint, six counts of forcible oral copulation, five counts of forcible penetration by a foreign object and one count each of sodomy, assault with intent to commit rape, assault with intent to commit forcible digital penetration, penetration by a foreign object on an unconscious or sleeping victim and lewd conduct with a 15-year-old girl, involving 23 victims that span from 1996 to 2020.
Jeremy pleaded not guilty to the new charges today and is scheduled to return to court on December 14 for a preliminary hearing.
The new charges span a 17-year period and the victims range in age from 17 to 38. In October 1996, a 19-year-old woman was allegedly raped by the defendant during a photo shoot in the San Fernando Valley.
In October 2000, a 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped by Hyatt at a party in a nightclub. Sometime between 2002 and 2003, Hyatt also is accused of sexually assaulting a young woman at a strip club in City of Industry.
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by Jeremy at a home in Woodland Hills in 2008. Two years later, a woman went to Jeremy’s home where she was allegedly sexually assaulted.
In January 2013, Hyatt is accused of sexually assaulting a 38-year-old woman at a West Hollywood bar Jeremy frequented.
If convicted as charged, Jeremy faces a possible maximum sentence of more than 330 years to life in state prison.
Additionally, 14 cases were declined today because they were outside the statute of limitations.
The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles Police Department and the District Attorney Office’s Bureau of Investigation.
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breaking911--2020-10-28--Police In Roanoke, VA Report Shooting With Multiple Victims

ROANOKE , VA — Police in Roanoke were on the scene of a shooting with multiple victims Wednesday afternoon .
@ @ @ @ @ Roanoke Police were notified of shots fired in the 1400 block of Rorer Avenue SW @ @ @ @ @ , they were notified there was a victim with a gunshot wound in a homw @ @ @ @ @ Responding officers located three additional victims on scene .
All four victims were transported to @ @ @ @ @ treatment .
There is no information available about their conditions .
No one has been @ @ @ @ @ police said .

ROANOKE, VA — Police in Roanoke were on the scene of a shooting with multiple victims Wednesday afternoon.
Around 4:30pm local time, Roanoke Police were notified of shots fired in the 1400 block of Rorer Avenue SW. While officers were responding, they were notified there was a victim with a gunshot wound in a homw in the immediate area.
Responding officers located three additional victims on scene. All four victims were transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. There is no information available about their conditions.
No one has been arrested regarding this incident, police said.
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breaking911--2020-10-28--Penn. Governor Declares Disaster Emergency After Days of Rioting

Governor Tom Wolf today signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency to provide additional support to Philadelphia after several days of @ @ @ @ @ of Walter Wallace Jr. by two members of the Philadelphia Police Department .
“ Over @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of people have gathered to peacefully speak out against social injustice , but their @ @ @ @ @ by others who are taking advantage of this fragile time in their city to sow @ @ @ @ @ Gov .
Wolf said .
“ I signed this proclamation so commonwealth resources can be @ @ @ @ @ and property.
” The proclamation authorizes state agencies to use all available resources and personnel @ @ @ @ @ cope with the magnitude and severity of this emergency situation .
The time-consuming bidding and @ @ @ @ @ as other formalities normally prescribed by law , are waived for the duration of the @ @ @ @ @ Disaster Emergency is effective for a 90-day period unless sooner rescinded or extended by official @ @ @ @ @

Governor Tom Wolf today signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency to provide additional support to Philadelphia after several days of unrest following the shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr. by two members of the Philadelphia Police Department.
BREAKING: Philadelphia to be under citywide curfew starting at 9 p.m. tonight after nights of riots – WPVI — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 28, 2020
“Over the last few days, hundreds of people have gathered to peacefully speak out against social injustice, but their voices are being drowned out by others who are taking advantage of this fragile time in their city to sow mayhem and discord,” Gov. Wolf said. “I signed this proclamation so commonwealth resources can be provided quickly to protect lives and property.”
The proclamation authorizes state agencies to use all available resources and personnel, as necessary, to cope with the magnitude and severity of this emergency situation. The time-consuming bidding and contract procedures, as well as other formalities normally prescribed by law, are waived for the duration of the proclamation.
A Proclamation of Disaster Emergency is effective for a 90-day period unless sooner rescinded or extended by official action of the Governor.
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breaking911--2020-10-28--Hurricane Zeta Makes Landfall in Louisiana | WATCH LIVE

Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie , Louisiana Wednesday as a category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 110mph @ @ @ @ @ .

Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana Wednesday as a category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 110mph. Watch live coverage below.
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breaking911--2020-10-28--Michigan fan gets prison time for threatening mass shooting at OSU game

COLUMBUS , Ohio – A California man was sentenced to prison today for making violent threats toward The Ohio State University and its football players during the 2018 Ohio State v. Michigan game .
Daniel Lee Rippy , 29 , of Livermore , Calif. , was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for making an interstate threat .
According to court documents , Rippy sent a message over Facebook threatening a shooting at The Ohio State University and vowing to hurt football players .
He sent several other threats during the game – which was being played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players , their family members and the head coach .
“ In the middle of Ohio State ’ s annual rival game with the University of Michigan and with more than 100,000 fans in the stadium , law enforcement suddenly had a potential threat of a shooting , ” said U.S. Attorney David M. DeVillers .
“ Because of Rippy , law enforcement officials at the stadium were placed on high alert and re-allocated resources to investigate the threat .
His words are not without consequence , as illustrated by today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prior connections to the state of Michigan initially concerned law enforcement given the ease with which Rippy could travel to – or perhaps already be at – the game .
Officials ultimately determined that Rippy was in California at the time he made the threat , though , and did not pose an immediate danger .
“ By threatening to harm Ohio State football players , coaches , and others , Mr. Rippy committed a serious federal crime , ” stated FBI Cincinnati Special Agent in Charge Chris Hoffman .
“ Threats like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Terrorism Task Force along with our law enforcement partners and result in significant consequences.
” FBI agents arrested Rippy in California in December 2019 and he was released on bond , but he was re-arrested and U.S .
Marshals transported him to Columbus after he failed to appear for a scheduled appointment with the court .
Rippy pleaded guilty in July 2020 to one count of making a threat in interstate communications .

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A California man was sentenced to prison today for making violent threats toward The Ohio State University and its football players during the 2018 Ohio State v. Michigan game.
Daniel Lee Rippy, 29, of Livermore, Calif., was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for making an interstate threat.
According to court documents, Rippy sent a message over Facebook threatening a shooting at The Ohio State University and vowing to hurt football players. He sent several other threats during the game – which was being played in Columbus – to injure or kill players, their family members and the head coach.
“In the middle of Ohio State’s annual rival game with the University of Michigan and with more than 100,000 fans in the stadium, law enforcement suddenly had a potential threat of a shooting,” said U.S. Attorney David M. DeVillers. “Because of Rippy, law enforcement officials at the stadium were placed on high alert and re-allocated resources to investigate the threat. His words are not without consequence, as illustrated by today’s sentence of imprisonment.”
Rippy’s prior connections to the state of Michigan initially concerned law enforcement given the ease with which Rippy could travel to – or perhaps already be at – the game. Officials ultimately determined that Rippy was in California at the time he made the threat, though, and did not pose an immediate danger.
“By threatening to harm Ohio State football players, coaches, and others, Mr. Rippy committed a serious federal crime,” stated FBI Cincinnati Special Agent in Charge Chris Hoffman. “Threats like these are thoroughly investigated by the Joint Terrorism Task Force along with our law enforcement partners and result in significant consequences.”
FBI agents arrested Rippy in California in December 2019 and he was released on bond, but he was re-arrested and U.S. Marshals transported him to Columbus after he failed to appear for a scheduled appointment with the court.
Rippy pleaded guilty in July 2020 to one count of making a threat in interstate communications.
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breaking911--2020-10-29--U.S. Space Force’s No. 2 General Tests Positive For COVID-19

WASHINGTON ( AFNS ) — Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson , Vice Chief of Space Operations , tested positive @ @ @ @ @ He took the test today after learning that a close family member , with whom @ @ @ @ @ positive for the virus .
In accordance with established COVID policies , Thompson is self-quarantining @ @ @ @ @ .
The Department of the Air Force continues to follow established DoD and Centers for @ @ @ @ @ and guidelines for COVID .
Measures include temperature testing , social distancing to the greatest @ @ @ @ @ of masks when social distancing is not possible , and contact tracing and quarantining , @ @ @ @ @ Space Force remains operationally ready to answer the nation ’ s call .

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, tested positive Oct. 28 for COVID-19. He took the test today after learning that a close family member, with whom he had contact, tested positive for the virus.
In accordance with established COVID policies, Thompson is self-quarantining and working remotely from home.
The Department of the Air Force continues to follow established DoD and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention policies and guidelines for COVID. Measures include temperature testing, social distancing to the greatest extent possible, the wearing of masks when social distancing is not possible, and contact tracing and quarantining, if needed.
The U.S. Space Force remains operationally ready to answer the nation’s call.
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breaking911--2020-10-30--Alleged Texas Drug Dealer Had a Legit “Home” Depot In His House

KATY , Texas — ( Constable Ted Heap ’ s Office / Press Release ) — Deputies arrested a Katy man on drug charges and recovered thousands of stolen power tools stored in his home .
The value of the stolen merchandise is estimated to be more than a million dollars .
Precinct 5 deputies , working with the Texas Department of Public Safety , executed a search warrant in the 1500 block of Hoveden on Wednesday , October 28 .
Inside the home , deputies found floor-to-ceiling , organized stacks of power tools , tool sets and other items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stolen from Home Depot stores in the Houston area as well as other states .
“ They would take the stuff and just walk out with it , ” said Constable Ted Heap , “ Think of the amount of money that is being lost by these companies on this organized retail crime .
When that happens , the loss has to be passed on somewhere , and it ’ s being passed on to us , the consumer , in escalated prices that we have to pay for the merchandise because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meth , hydrocodone , marijuana and cash were also found inside the home .
Steven Lane Skarritt , 62 , was arrested on felony charges of drug possession and delivery .
Investigators are still looking into who is responsible for the theft and resale of the merchandise .
Further charges may be forthcoming .

KATY, Texas — (Constable Ted Heap’s Office / Press Release) — Deputies arrested a Katy man on drug charges and recovered thousands of stolen power tools stored in his home. The value of the stolen merchandise is estimated to be more than a million dollars.
Precinct 5 deputies, working with the Texas Department of Public Safety, executed a search warrant in the 1500 block of Hoveden on Wednesday, October 28. Inside the home, deputies found floor-to-ceiling, organized stacks of power tools, tool sets and other items, many of them believed to be stolen from Home Depot stores in the Houston area as well as other states.
“They would take the stuff and just walk out with it,” said Constable Ted Heap, “Think of the amount of money that is being lost by these companies on this organized retail crime. When that happens, the loss has to be passed on somewhere, and it’s being passed on to us, the consumer, in escalated prices that we have to pay for the merchandise because of this.”
This Texas drug dealer had a LEGIT "Home" Depot inside his house. The value of the stolen merchandise is estimated to be more than &1M. pic.twitter.com/9a4CSVDqrC — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) October 30, 2020
A large amount of crystal meth, hydrocodone, marijuana and cash were also found inside the home.
Steven Lane Skarritt, 62, was arrested on felony charges of drug possession and delivery. Investigators are still looking into who is responsible for the theft and resale of the merchandise. Further charges may be forthcoming.
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breaking911--2020-10-29--Border Patrol: US Citizen Arrested For Smuggling Heroin Inside Her Privates

TUCSON , Ariz. – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two U.S. citizens attempting to smuggle drugs inside their bodies at @ @ @ @ @ near Amado , Arizona , last night .
Tucson Sector agents began an immigration inspection @ @ @ @ @ around 7:20 p.m. During the inspection , they questioned a 32-year-old female passenger , which @ @ @ @ @ 301 grams of heroin hidden inside her .
Agents also questioned a 48-year-old male passenger @ @ @ @ @ of 148 grams of fentanyl hidden in a similar manner .
Both U.S. citizens were @ @ @ @ @ smuggling .
The drugs were seized .
Drug trafficking organizations continue to put the public @ @ @ @ @ exposure to fentanyl , a highly potent synthetic opioid , could be fatal .
A @ @ @ @ @ on a shuttle or bus could prove catastrophic

TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two U.S. citizens attempting to smuggle drugs inside their bodies at the Interstate 19 Immigration Checkpoint near Amado, Arizona, last night.
Tucson Sector agents began an immigration inspection of a commercial transportation shuttle around 7:20 p.m. During the inspection, they questioned a 32-year-old female passenger, which led to the discovery of 301 grams of heroin hidden inside her.
Agents also questioned a 48-year-old male passenger, leading to the discovery of 148 grams of fentanyl hidden in a similar manner.
Both U.S. citizens were placed under arrest for drug smuggling. The drugs were seized.
Drug trafficking organizations continue to put the public at risk. A slight exposure to fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid, could be fatal. A ruptured package of this drug on a shuttle or bus could prove catastrophic
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breaking911--2020-10-29--Florida Man Facing Over 80 Counts Of Child Molestation Found Dead In Jail

CHARLOTTE COUNTY , Fla. — On the morning of October 26th , 2020 jail staff discovered James Palmucci dead within his cell .
James Palmucci originally entered the Charlotte County Jail on 83 charges against children .
James was cleared for a general population pod with similar classified inmates and housed alone in a cell .
Palmucci ’ s victims were young teenage girls who he talked to on the app Snapchat .
Authorities said they found videos on his phone of him with the victims .
Per policy , corrections deputies walk the pod once every 60 minutes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inmates .
Around 6am prior to shift change , James Palmucci was observed in his cell .
This morning , jail staff went to notify Palmucci of the mornings court appearance .
It was at this time when James Palmucci was discovered deceased in his cell with fabric located around his neck .
Detention members and jail medical staff performed life saving measures as Charlotte County EMS were in route .
Detectives with the Charlotte County Major Crimes Unit are conducting interviews and investigating .
There had been no threat to Palmucci during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and no one who had contact with him recalled him uttering statements eluding to self-harm .

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — On the morning of October 26th, 2020 jail staff discovered James Palmucci dead within his cell.
James Palmucci originally entered the Charlotte County Jail on 83 charges against children. James was cleared for a general population pod with similar classified inmates and housed alone in a cell.
Palmucci’s victims were young teenage girls who he talked to on the app Snapchat. Authorities said they found videos on his phone of him with the victims.
Per policy, corrections deputies walk the pod once every 60 minutes to ensure the safety and security of all inmates. Around 6am prior to shift change, James Palmucci was observed in his cell.
This morning, jail staff went to notify Palmucci of the mornings court appearance. It was at this time when James Palmucci was discovered deceased in his cell with fabric located around his neck. Detention members and jail medical staff performed life saving measures as Charlotte County EMS were in route.
Detectives with the Charlotte County Major Crimes Unit are conducting interviews and investigating. There had been no threat to Palmucci during his stay within the Charlotte County Jail and no one who had contact with him recalled him uttering statements eluding to self-harm.
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breaking911--2020-10-29--Hunter Biden, Associates Under “Active Criminal Investigation” By FBI: Report

“ Hunter Biden and his associates ” have been under criminal investigation by the FBI since 2019 , according to @ @ @ @ @ probe is focused on allegations of money-laundering and the case remains open and active , @ @ @ @ @ for Sinclair Broadcast Group , said Thursday .

“Hunter Biden and his associates” have been under criminal investigation by the FBI since 2019, according to a new report.
The probe is focused on allegations of money-laundering and the case remains open and active, James Rosen, Investigative Reporter for Sinclair Broadcast Group, said Thursday.
EXCLUSIVE: Tony Bobulinski tells @WeAreSinclair he was questioned by six @FBI agents, with counsel present, for five hours on October 23, listing him as a "material witness" in an ongoing investigation focused on Hunter Biden and his associates. His cell phones were examined. pic.twitter.com/5lPzRTREJN — James Rosen (@JamesRosenTV) October 29, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: A @TheJusticeDept official confirms that in 2019, the @FBI opened up a criminal investigation into "Hunter Biden and his associates," focused on allegations of money-laundering, and that it remains open and active today. More very soon on your @WeAreSinclair stations. — James Rosen (@JamesRosenTV) October 29, 2020
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breaking911--2020-10-29--Firefighter Who Drove 6 Hours To a Chili’s To Have Sex With A Child And Her Mom Faces Life

RICHMOND , Va. – A Pittsburgh man pleaded guilty today to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity .
According to court documents , in November 2019 , Brian Kosanovich , 58 , a firefighter living in Pittsburgh , responded to a profile posted by an FBI undercover employee on Alt.com , which is a website that hosts a network of members interested in alternative forms of sexual relationships , including a variety of fetishes , kinks , BDSM , etc .
The undercover officer ’ s profile indicated that she was a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ establishing contact on Alt.com , Kosanovich and the undercover officer began communicating via the Kik messaging application .
Kosanovich and the undercover officer engaged in extensive conversations of a sexually explicit nature for several months , much of which focused on Kosanovich having sex with the 10-year-old as well as the mother .
At several points , Kosanovich engaged in sexually explicit chats with the undercover officer who at the time was posing as the 10-year-old girl herself .
Over the period of the investigation , Kosanovich sent the undercover officer nude “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Visa card so that the mother could buy sex toys to use with the daughter .
Ultimately , on February 18 , Kosanovich traveled from Pittsburgh to a Richmond Chili ’ s restaurant for the stated purpose of having sex with the mother and daughter , and was arrested by FBI officials upon his arrival .
Kosanovich faces a mandatory minimum term of 10 years in prison , and a maximum possible sentence of life in prison when sentenced on March 3 , 2021 .

RICHMOND, Va. – A Pittsburgh man pleaded guilty today to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity.
According to court documents, in November 2019, Brian Kosanovich, 58, a firefighter living in Pittsburgh, responded to a profile posted by an FBI undercover employee on Alt.com, which is a website that hosts a network of members interested in alternative forms of sexual relationships, including a variety of fetishes, kinks, BDSM, etc. The undercover officer’s profile indicated that she was a single mother with a 10-year-old daughter. After establishing contact on Alt.com, Kosanovich and the undercover officer began communicating via the Kik messaging application. Kosanovich and the undercover officer engaged in extensive conversations of a sexually explicit nature for several months, much of which focused on Kosanovich having sex with the 10-year-old as well as the mother. At several points, Kosanovich engaged in sexually explicit chats with the undercover officer who at the time was posing as the 10-year-old girl herself. Over the period of the investigation, Kosanovich sent the undercover officer nude “selfies” pictures, and a prepaid Visa card so that the mother could buy sex toys to use with the daughter.
Ultimately, on February 18, Kosanovich traveled from Pittsburgh to a Richmond Chili’s restaurant for the stated purpose of having sex with the mother and daughter, and was arrested by FBI officials upon his arrival.
Kosanovich faces a mandatory minimum term of 10 years in prison, and a maximum possible sentence of life in prison when sentenced on March 3, 2021.
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breaking911--2020-10-29--TRAIN DERAILMENT CAUGHT ON VIDEO: 5 Leaking Tank Cars Force Evacuation In Mauriceville, Texas

MAURICEVILLE , Texas — Around 7:30 AM local time Thursday , a KCS train derailed on Farm to Market road @ @ @ @ @ Texas involving 25 rail cars – 10 rail cars empty and 15 rail cars loaded @ @ @ @ @ were breached , four were leaking a petroleum product that did not represent a risk @ @ @ @ @ the fifth involves a corrosive product that was being contained .
The dramatic event was @ @ @ @ @ the time of the derailment , a 1 mile exclusion zone was established until further @ @ @ @ @ injuries reported—approximately 600 residents are affected .
KCS is working quickly with the local and @ @ @ @ @ spilled products .
The cause of the derailment remains under investigation .

MAURICEVILLE, Texas — Around 7:30 AM local time Thursday, a KCS train derailed on Farm to Market road 1130 in Orange County, Texas involving 25 rail cars – 10 rail cars empty and 15 rail cars loaded. Five confirmed tank cars were breached, four were leaking a petroleum product that did not represent a risk to the general population and the fifth involves a corrosive product that was being contained.
The dramatic event was captured on video.
At the time of the derailment, a 1 mile exclusion zone was established until further notice.
There were no injuries reported—approximately 600 residents are affected.
KCS is working quickly with the local and state agencies to clean the spilled products. The cause of the derailment remains under investigation.
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breaking911--2020-10-29--Sophisticated JFK Cargo Heists Hauled In $6M Worth Of Gucci, Prada, Chanel Gear, DA Says

NEW YORK — Six individuals involved in two cargo heists and selling the proceeds have been indicted and variously charged with grand larceny , conspiracy , criminal possession of stolen property and other crimes for allegedly carrying out complex heists from John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier this year .
Using insider information , the defendants allegedly hauled tractor trailers loaded with more than $ 6 million worth of designer merchandise , including Chanel handbags and jewelry , Gucci purses , sunglasses , sneakers and clothing , along with Prada bags , ready-to-wear and accessories .
Queens District Attorney Melinda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security of this county ’ s airports are a top priority .
Teaming up with our law enforcement partners , we relentlessly pursued the suspects , who allegedly used forged documents and their insider knowledge as former airport workers to steal air cargo .
Of course our airports must be safe and secure for travelers , but they also must be trusted by international companies transporting cargo to our region – especially during a pandemic when our City needs PPE , test kits , medical supplies and equipment .
I would like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s JFK Task Force for their diligence in taking down this crew.
” Port Authority Chief Security Officer Bilich said , “ This multi-agency effort was a success for the security of the region and the rule of law .
Detectives from the Port Authority Police Department along with FBI Agents , and the Queens DA ’ s Office displayed unrelenting dedication and commitment to solving this case and making sure that the perpetrators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
” The District Attorney ’ s Office identified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 33 , and Gary McArthur , 43 , both truckers who formerly worked at JFK Airport .
Lacarriere and McArthur and four other defendants are variously charged in a 22-count indictment with grand larceny , conspiracy , criminal possession of stolen property and other crimes .
On the night of January 31 , 2020 , according to the charges , Lacarriere , using his knowledge of how shipments are picked up at the airport , went to the receiving office for an air cargo importer .
He allegedly showed a forged document listing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a shipment of Prada products .
He and McArthur , who enlisted the assistance of two others , allegedly used a tractor trailer to load four pallets of Prada merchandise into the truck and drove away .
According to the charges , this first heist netted the defendants approximately $ 804,000 in Prada bags , clothes and accessories .
A few days later on February 4 , 2020 , police located the trailer used in the robbery .
The inside was empty , except for the interior being doused in bleach .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on May 17 , 2020 , the same routine was repeated in a second JFK heist .
One of the defendants posed as a truck driver and presented another forged document authorizing the release of merchandise from the same air cargo import company .
Defendants Lacarriere , McArthur and Davon Davis and others allegedly hauled away 5 air freight pallets containing thousands of pieces of Chanel and Gucci merchandise valued in excess of $ 4.4 million .
Again , as detailed in the charges , the defendants allegedly abandoned the trailers used in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on May 29 , 2020 on 56th Road in Maspeth .
Inside , police found shipping pallets , wrapping material , shipping tags and display cases .
The interior of this trailer was also drenched in bleach .
DA Katz said , in June 2020 , police traced McArthur , Lacarriere , Davis and an unapprehended coconspirator to a non-operational beauty salon allegedly used as a stash house for the stolen goods .
Surveillance video shows the defendants including Davis , who is a former employee of Delta Airlines , going in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guy R. Brewer Boulevard and 147th Avenue in Jamaica .
Davis has a connection with the owner of the closed beauty shop .
It appeared the establishment was allegedly used by the defendants to store their stolen merchandise .
When police arrived to search the beauty shop on June 3 , 2020 they allegedly interrupted a sale of stolen designer goods .
According to the charges , another unapprehended co-conspirator allegedly was the middle man and arranged for Lacarriere and McArthur to sell Alan Vu 117 items – mostly Chanel handbags .
Law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 300,000 worth of merchandise into the back of his white Mercedes SUV .
Continuing , said the DA , once inside Candi World , police executed a Court-authorized search warrant and discovered mountains of boxes stuffed with stolen merchandise still in the manufacturers ’ packaging .
In all police recovered more than 3,000 Gucci items – clothes and bags and other accoutrements .
Just over 1,000 Chanel products – purses , jewelry , sunglasses and other accessories .
The estimated value of the recovered merchandise totals more than $ 2.5 million .

NEW YORK — Six individuals involved in two cargo heists and selling the proceeds have been indicted and variously charged with grand larceny, conspiracy, criminal possession of stolen property and other crimes for allegedly carrying out complex heists from John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier this year.
Using insider information, the defendants allegedly hauled tractor trailers loaded with more than $6 million worth of designer merchandise, including Chanel handbags and jewelry, Gucci purses, sunglasses, sneakers and clothing, along with Prada bags, ready-to-wear and accessories.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said, “The safety and security of this county’s airports are a top priority. Teaming up with our law enforcement partners, we relentlessly pursued the suspects, who allegedly used forged documents and their insider knowledge as former airport workers to steal air cargo. Of course our airports must be safe and secure for travelers, but they also must be trusted by international companies transporting cargo to our region – especially during a pandemic when our City needs PPE, test kits, medical supplies and equipment. I would like to thank both the PAPD and the FBI’s JFK Task Force for their diligence in taking down this crew.”
Port Authority Chief Security Officer Bilich said, “This multi-agency effort was a success for the security of the region and the rule of law. Detectives from the Port Authority Police Department along with FBI Agents, and the Queens DA’s Office displayed unrelenting dedication and commitment to solving this case and making sure that the perpetrators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
The District Attorney’s Office identified the main defendants as David Lacarriere, 33, and Gary McArthur, 43, both truckers who formerly worked at JFK Airport. Lacarriere and McArthur and four other defendants are variously charged in a 22-count indictment with grand larceny, conspiracy, criminal possession of stolen property and other crimes.
On the night of January 31, 2020, according to the charges, Lacarriere, using his knowledge of how shipments are picked up at the airport, went to the receiving office for an air cargo importer. He allegedly showed a forged document listing the correct airway bill and flight details for a shipment of Prada products. He and McArthur, who enlisted the assistance of two others, allegedly used a tractor trailer to load four pallets of Prada merchandise into the truck and drove away.
According to the charges, this first heist netted the defendants approximately $804,000 in Prada bags, clothes and accessories. A few days later on February 4, 2020, police located the trailer used in the robbery. The inside was empty, except for the interior being doused in bleach. Continuing, according to the indictment, on May 17, 2020, the same routine was repeated in a second JFK heist. One of the defendants posed as a truck driver and presented another forged document authorizing the release of merchandise from the same air cargo import company. Defendants Lacarriere, McArthur and Davon Davis and others allegedly hauled away 5 air freight pallets containing thousands of pieces of Chanel and Gucci merchandise
valued in excess of $4.4 million. Again, as detailed in the charges, the defendants allegedly abandoned the trailers used in the heist. One trailer was found on May 29, 2020 on 56th Road in Maspeth. Inside, police found shipping pallets, wrapping
material, shipping tags and display cases. The interior of this trailer was also drenched in bleach.
DA Katz said, in June 2020, police traced McArthur, Lacarriere, Davis and an unapprehended coconspirator to a non-operational beauty salon allegedly used as a stash house for the stolen goods. Surveillance video shows the defendants including Davis, who is a former employee of Delta Airlines, going in and out of Candi World Beauty Bar at Guy R. Brewer Boulevard and 147th Avenue in Jamaica. Davis has a connection with the owner of the closed beauty shop. It appeared the establishment was allegedly used by the defendants to store their stolen merchandise.
When police arrived to search the beauty shop on June 3, 2020 they allegedly interrupted a sale of stolen designer goods. According to the charges, another unapprehended co-conspirator allegedly was the middle man and arranged for Lacarriere and McArthur to sell Alan Vu 117 items – mostly Chanel handbags. Law enforcement
observed Vu loading more than $300,000 worth of merchandise into the back of his white Mercedes SUV.
Continuing, said the DA, once inside Candi World, police executed a Court-authorized search warrant and discovered mountains of boxes stuffed with stolen merchandise still in the manufacturers’ packaging. In all police recovered more than 3,000 Gucci items – clothes and bags and other accoutrements. Just over 1,000 Chanel products – purses, jewelry, sunglasses and other accessories. The estimated value of the recovered merchandise totals more than $2.5 million.
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breaking911--2020-10-29--Justice Dept. Vows To ‘Protect the Right to Vote and Prosecute Ballot Fraud’

WASHINGTON — ( News Release / DOJ ) — Continuing a longstanding Justice Department tradition , Attorney General William P. Barr today issued the following statement : “ Americans have the opportunity once again to help shape the future of this nation by exercising their right to vote .
It is a right that forms the foundation of our democratic system of government , and is precious to all Americans .
The Department of Justice will work tirelessly alongside other federal , state , and local agencies to protect that right as it is administered by state and local jurisdictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming general elections , the Department of Justice today provided information about its particular efforts , through the Criminal Division , Civil Rights Division , and National Security Division , to ensure that all qualified voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots and have their votes counted free of discrimination , intimidation , or fraud in the election process .
Criminal Division and the Department ’ s 94 U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices : The department ’ s Criminal Division oversees the enforcement of federal laws that criminalize certain forms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the federal election process .
The Criminal Division ’ s Public Integrity Section and the department ’ s 94 U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices are responsible for enforcing the federal criminal laws that prohibit various forms of election fraud , such as destruction of ballots , vote-buying , multiple voting , submission of fraudulent ballots or registrations , and alteration of votes , and malfeasance by postal or election officials and employees .
The Criminal Division is also responsible for enforcing federal criminal law prohibiting voter intimidation for reasons other than race , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( as noted below , voter intimidation that has a basis in race , color , national origin , or religion is addressed by the Civil Rights Division ) .
The U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices around the country designate Assistant U.S .
Attorneys who serve as District Election Officers ( DEOs ) in the respective Districts .
DEOs are responsible for overseeing potential election-crime matters in their Districts , and for coordinating with the department ’ s election-crime experts in Washington , D.C. From now through Nov. 3 , 2020 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with specially trained FBI personnel in each district to ensure that complaints from the public involving possible election fraud are handled appropriately .
Specifically : • In consultation with federal prosecutors at the Public Integrity Section in Washington , D.C. , the District Election Officers in U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices , FBI officials at headquarters in Washington , D.C. , and FBI special agents serving as Election Crime Coordinators in the FBI ’ s 56 field offices will be on duty while polls are open to receive complaints from the public .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices or the local FBI office .
A list of U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices and their telephone numbers can be found at http : //www.justice.gov/usao/districts/ .
A list of FBI offices and accompanying telephone numbers can be found at www.fbi.gov/contact-us .
• Public Integrity Section prosecutors are available to consult and coordinate with the U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices and the FBI regarding the handling of election-crime allegations .
All complaints related to violence , threats of violence , or intimidation at a polling place should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by calling 911 ; after alerting local law enforcement to such emergencies by calling 911 , the public should contact the department .
The department ’ s Civil Rights Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with the civil provisions of federal statutes that protect the right to vote , and with the criminal provisions of federal statutes prohibiting discriminatory interference with that right .
The Civil Rights Division ’ s Voting Section enforces the civil provisions of a wide range of federal statutes that protect the right to vote including : the Voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Citizens Absentee Voting Act ; the National Voter Registration Act ; the Help America Vote Act ; and the Civil Rights Acts .
Among other things , collectively , these laws : • Prohibit election practices that have either a discriminatory purpose or a discriminatory result on account of race , color , or language minority status ; • Provide that voters who need assistance in voting because of disability or illiteracy can obtain assistance from a person of their choice ( other than agents of their employer or union ) ; • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with disabilities ; • Provide for provisional ballots for voters who assert they are registered and eligible , but whose names do not appear on poll books ; • Provide for absentee voting for absent uniformed service members , their family members , and U.S. citizens living abroad ; and • Provide for covered States to offer citizens the opportunity to register to vote through offices that provide driver licenses , public assistance , and disability services , as well as through the mail ; and to take steps regarding maintaining voter registration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Disability Rights Section enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) that prohibits discrimination in voting based on disability .
The Civil Rights Division ’ s Criminal Section enforces federal criminal statutes that prohibit voter intimidation and vote suppression based on race , color , national origin , or religion .
On Election Day , Nov. 3 , 2020 , the Civil Rights Division will implement a comprehensive program to help ensure the right to vote that will include the following : • The Civil Rights Division will conduct monitoring in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statutes .
• Civil Rights Division attorneys in the Voting , Disability Rights , and Criminal Sections in Washington , D.C. , will be ready to receive complaints of potential violations relating to any of the statutes the Civil Rights Division enforces .
Attorneys in the division will coordinate within the Department of Justice and will take appropriate action concerning these complaints before , during , and after Election Day .
• Individuals with complaints related to possible violations of the federal voting rights laws can call the department ’ s toll-free telephone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ submit complaints through a link on the department ’ s website , at https : //civilrights.justice.gov/ .
• Individuals with questions or complaints related to the ADA may call the Justice Department ’ s toll-free ADA information line at 800-514-0301 or 800-514-0383 ( TDD ) , or submit a complaint through a link on the department ’ s ADA website , at ada.gov .
• Once again , complaints related to violence , threats of violence , or intimidation at a polling place should always be reported immediately to local authorities by calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the department after local authorities are contacted .
The department ’ s National Security Division supervises the investigation and prosecution of cases affecting or relating to national security , including any cases involving foreign interference in elections or violent extremist threats to elections .
In this context : • The National Security Division ’ s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section oversees matters involving a range of malign influence activities that foreign governments may attempt , including computer hacking of election or campaign infrastructure ; covert information operations ( e.g.
, to promulgate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts to support or denigrate political candidates or organizations ; and other covert influence operations that might violate various criminal statutes .
• The National Security Division ’ s Counterterrorism Section oversees matters involving international and domestic terrorism and supports law enforcement in preventing any acts of terrorism that impact Americans , including any violent extremism that might threaten election security .
As in past elections , on Nov. 3 , 2020 , the National Security Division will work closely with counterparts at the FBI and our U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any national security threats .
In particular , attorneys from both sections will be partnered with FBI Headquarters components to provide support to U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices and FBI Field Offices to counter any such threats .
Again , complaints related to violence , threats of violence , or intimidation at a polling place should always be reported immediately to local authorities by calling 911 and , after local authorities are contacted , then should also be reported to the department .

WASHINGTON — (News Release / DOJ) — Continuing a longstanding Justice Department tradition, Attorney General William P. Barr today issued the following statement: “Americans have the opportunity once again to help shape the future of this nation by exercising their right to vote. It is a right that forms the foundation of our democratic system of government, and is precious to all Americans. The Department of Justice will work tirelessly alongside other federal, state, and local agencies to protect that right as it is administered by state and local jurisdictions across the nation.”
In anticipation of the upcoming general elections, the Department of Justice today provided information about its particular efforts, through the Criminal Division, Civil Rights Division, and National Security Division, to ensure that all qualified voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots and have their votes counted free of discrimination, intimidation, or fraud in the election process.
Criminal Division and the Department’s 94 U.S. Attorney’s Offices:
The department’s Criminal Division oversees the enforcement of federal laws that criminalize certain forms of election fraud and vindicate the integrity of the federal election process.
The Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and the department’s 94 U.S. Attorney’s Offices are responsible for enforcing the federal criminal laws that prohibit various forms of election fraud, such as destruction of ballots, vote-buying, multiple voting, submission of fraudulent ballots or registrations, and alteration of votes, and malfeasance by postal or election officials and employees. The Criminal Division is also responsible for enforcing federal criminal law prohibiting voter intimidation for reasons other than race, color, national origin, or religion (as noted below, voter intimidation that has a basis in race, color, national origin, or religion is addressed by the Civil Rights Division).
The U.S. Attorney’s Offices around the country designate Assistant U.S. Attorneys who serve as District Election Officers (DEOs) in the respective Districts. DEOs are responsible for overseeing potential election-crime matters in their Districts, and for coordinating with the department’s election-crime experts in Washington, D.C.
From now through Nov. 3, 2020, the U.S. Attorney’s Offices will work with specially trained FBI personnel in each district to ensure that complaints from the public involving possible election fraud are handled appropriately. Specifically:
In consultation with federal prosecutors at the Public Integrity Section in Washington, D.C., the District Election Officers in U.S. Attorney’s Offices, FBI officials at headquarters in Washington, D.C., and FBI special agents serving as Election Crime Coordinators in the FBI’s 56 field offices will be on duty while polls are open to receive complaints from the public.
Election-crime complaints should be directed to the local U.S. Attorney’s Offices or the local FBI office. A list of U.S. Attorney’s Offices and their telephone numbers can be found at http://www.justice.gov/usao/districts/. A list of FBI offices and accompanying telephone numbers can be found at www.fbi.gov/contact-us.
Public Integrity Section prosecutors are available to consult and coordinate with the U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the FBI regarding the handling of election-crime allegations.
All complaints related to violence, threats of violence, or intimidation at a polling place should be reported first to local police authorities by calling 911; after alerting local law enforcement to such emergencies by calling 911, the public should contact the department.
Civil Rights Division:
The department’s Civil Rights Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with the civil provisions of federal statutes that protect the right to vote, and with the criminal provisions of federal statutes prohibiting discriminatory interference with that right.
The Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section enforces the civil provisions of a wide range of federal statutes that protect the right to vote including: the Voting Rights Act; the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act; the National Voter Registration Act; the Help America Vote Act; and the Civil Rights Acts. Among other things, collectively, these laws:
Prohibit election practices that have either a discriminatory purpose or a discriminatory result on account of race, color, or language minority status;
Prohibit intimidation of voters;
Provide that voters who need assistance in voting because of disability or illiteracy can obtain assistance from a person of their choice (other than agents of their employer or union);
Provide for accessible voting systems for voters with disabilities;
Provide for provisional ballots for voters who assert they are registered and eligible, but whose names do not appear on poll books;
Provide for absentee voting for absent uniformed service members, their family members, and U.S. citizens living abroad; and
Provide for covered States to offer citizens the opportunity to register to vote through offices that provide driver licenses, public assistance, and disability services, as well as through the mail; and to take steps regarding maintaining voter registration lists.
The Civil Rights Division’s Disability Rights Section enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that prohibits discrimination in voting based on disability.
The Civil Rights Division’s Criminal Section enforces federal criminal statutes that prohibit voter intimidation and vote suppression based on race, color, national origin, or religion.
On Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020, the Civil Rights Division will implement a comprehensive program to help ensure the right to vote that will include the following:
The Civil Rights Division will conduct monitoring in the field under the federal voting rights statutes.
Civil Rights Division attorneys in the Voting, Disability Rights, and Criminal Sections in Washington, D.C., will be ready to receive complaints of potential violations relating to any of the statutes the Civil Rights Division enforces. Attorneys in the division will coordinate within the Department of Justice and will take appropriate action concerning these complaints before, during, and after Election Day.
Individuals with complaints related to possible violations of the federal voting rights laws can call the department’s toll-free telephone line at 800-253-3931, and also can submit complaints through a link on the department’s website, at https://civilrights.justice.gov/.
Individuals with questions or complaints related to the ADA may call the Justice Department’s toll-free ADA information line at 800-514-0301 or 800-514-0383 (TDD), or submit a complaint through a link on the department’s ADA website, at ada.gov.
Once again, complaints related to violence, threats of violence, or intimidation at a polling place should always be reported immediately to local authorities by calling 911. They should also be reported to the department after local authorities are contacted.
National Security Division:
The department’s National Security Division supervises the investigation and prosecution of cases affecting or relating to national security, including any cases involving foreign interference in elections or violent extremist threats to elections. In this context:
The National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section oversees matters involving a range of malign influence activities that foreign governments may attempt, including computer hacking of election or campaign infrastructure; covert information operations (e.g., to promulgate disinformation through social media); covert efforts to support or denigrate political candidates or organizations; and other covert influence operations that might violate various criminal statutes.
The National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section oversees matters involving international and domestic terrorism and supports law enforcement in preventing any acts of terrorism that impact Americans, including any violent extremism that might threaten election security.
As in past elections, on Nov. 3, 2020, the National Security Division will work closely with counterparts at the FBI and our U.S. Attorney’s Offices to protect our nation’s elections from any national security threats. In particular, attorneys from both sections will be partnered with FBI Headquarters components to provide support to U.S. Attorney’s Offices and FBI Field Offices to counter any such threats. Again, complaints related to violence, threats of violence, or intimidation at a polling place should always be reported immediately to local authorities by calling 911 and, after local authorities are contacted, then should also be reported to the department.
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