fbi: You Can Run But You Can't Hide - They'll Get You If It Takes Years
- 12/12/13 11:38 PM
Former Telco Federal Credit Union Employee Sentenced for Making False Entries ROCHESTER, NY—Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Donna Harabin, 61, of Clearwater, Florida, who was convicted of making false credit institution entries, was sentenced to time served by U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tiffany H. Lee, who handled the case, stated between January 2008 and December 2008, Harabin was president and manager of Telco Federal Credit Union in Elmira, New York. During that time, the defendant changed the delinquency dates and falsified payment entries on various loan accounts when she knew that the … (4 comments)
fbi: Alleged Hacker Indicted in Conspiracy Targeting Government Agencies
- 10/28/13 08:39 AM
Alleged Hacker Indicted in New Jersey in Data Breach Conspiracy Targeting Government Agency Networks NEWARK, NJ—The New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged an alleged hacker in the United Kingdom with breaching thousands of computer systems in the United States and elsewhere—including the computer networks of federal agencies—to steal massive quantities of confidential data, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. The federal indictment, filed in Newark federal court, charges Lauri Love, 28, of Stradishall, England, with one count of accessing a U.S. department or agency computer without authorization and one count of conspiring to do the same. An investigation led … (0 comments)
fbi: Virginia Man Guilty of Defrauding Military Personnel & Families
- 09/04/13 02:55 AM
Chesterfield Man Convicted of Defrauding Military Personnel and Their Dependents RICHMOND, VA—Vernon Matthews, 42, of Chesterfield, Virginia, pleaded guilty today to mail fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1341. Matthews faces a maximum of 20 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release when he is sentenced by United States District Judge Henry E. Hudson on December 6, 2013. Neil H. MacBride, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Jeffrey C. Mazanec, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Richmond Field Office; and United States Postal Inspection Service Richmond Inspector in … (2 comments)
fbi: Man and Woman Guillty of Civil Rights of Family by Torching Home
- 08/29/13 05:01 AM
Independence Man and Woman Plead Guilty to Violating Civil Rights of Family by Torching Their Home WASHINGTON—Tammy Dickinson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, and Jocelyn Samuels, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, announced that an Independence, Missouri man and woman pleaded guilty in federal court today to violating the civil rights of an African-American family by setting fire to their residence. Logan J. Smith, 25, and Victoria A. Cheek-Herrera, 34, both of Independence, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to one count of conspiring to … (0 comments)
FBI weapons and other equipment were taken from an FBI agent’s vehicle parked in the SouthPark area of Charlotte between the evening hours of August 5, 2013, and the early morning hours of August 6, 2013. The agent is part of a special response team and must be ready to respond 24/7 and therefore is authorized to store weapons in his vehicle. The items stolen include: Colt M-16 equipped with a Streamlight TRL-2 and a vertical forward hand grip Remington 870 shotgun with pistol grip Night-vision equipment Body armor: olive … (2 comments)
fbi: Charge Against Derivatives Traders - Multi-Billion-Dollar Losses
- 08/15/13 02:24 AM
Attorney General, Manhattan U.S. Attorney, and FBI Assistant Director in Charge Announce Charges Against Two Derivatives Traders in Connection with Multi-Billion-Dollar Trading Loss at JPMorgan Chase & Company Defendants Hid More Than Half-a-Billion Dollars in Losses Resulting from Derivatives Trading in JPMorgan’s Chief Investment Office; a Third Trader, Bruno Iksil, Entered a Non-Prosecution Cooperation Agreement Eric Holder, the Attorney General; Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; and George Venizelos, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announced the unsealing of criminal complaints against … (0 comments)
fbi: Unspeakably Horrible, Offensive and Wicked
- 06/07/13 12:29 AM
This FBI press release is not real estate related, but it is so horrible and evil that I must share it with you. ============================================ New York Woman Pleads Guilty to Newtown Fundraising Fraud and Lying to Federal Agents Deirdre M. Daly, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Kimberly K. Mertz, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced that
Nouel Alba, 37, of Bronx, New York, pleaded guilty today before United States Magistrate Judge William I. Garfinkel in Bridgeport to engaging in a fraudulent fundraising … (4 comments)
fbi: Walmart Guilty of Environmental Crimes Will Pay More Than $81 Million
- 05/28/13 11:43 PM
Walmart Pleads Guilty to Federal Environmental Crimes, Admits Civil Violations, and Will Pay More Than $81 Million Retailer Admits Violating Criminal and Civil Laws Designed to Protect Water Quality and to Ensure Proper Handling of Hazardous Wastes and Pesticides WASHINGTON—Walmart Stores Inc. pleaded guilty today in cases filed by federal prosecutors in Los Angeles and San Francisco to six counts of violating the Clean Water Act by illegally handling and disposing of hazardous materials at its retail stores across the United States. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company also pleaded guilty today in Kansas City, Missouri, to violating the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, … (0 comments)
fbi: U.S. Attorney Alerts Public to Beware of Disaster Fraud
- 05/24/13 01:32 AM
U.S. Attorney Alerts Public to Beware of Disaster Fraud in Aftermath of Recent Tornadoes WASHINGTON—U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma Sanford C. Coats urged Oklahoma residents and businesses today to be aware of the potential for fraud in the aftermath of the recent devastating tornados. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, along with the Department of Justice, the FBI, and the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF), wants to remind the public that anyone can report fraud involving disaster relief operations through the National Disaster Fraud Hotline, toll-free, at (866) 720-5721 or the Disaster Fraud e-mail at disaster@leo.gov. The telephone … (0 comments)
fbi: Man Charged with Threatening to Bomb Synagogues
- 05/24/13 01:21 AM
Houston Man Charged with Threatening to Bomb Synagogues WASHINGTON—A federal complaint has been unsealed charging Dante Phearse, 32, of Houston, with calling in bomb threats to two synagogues located in Houston, announced Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Roy L. Austin, Jr. and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Kenneth Magidson. The sealed complaint was filed Thursday, May 16, 2013, and unsealed today. Phearse is expected to make an initial appearance in Houston tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. before U.S. Magistrate Judge Nancy Johnson. At that time, the government expects to request he be detained pending … (0 comments)
fbi: Woman Indicted for Violating Civil Rights of Family by Torching Home
- 05/24/13 01:15 AM
Independence Woman Indicted for Violating Civil Rights of Family by Torching Their Home KANSAS CITY, MO—Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, and Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice, announced that an Independence, Missouri woman was indicted by a federal grand jury today for violating the civil rights of an African-American family by setting fire to their residence. Victoria A. Cheek-Herrera, 33, of Independence, was charged in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri. Today’s indictment charges Cheek-Herrera … (2 comments)
fbi: Update: FBI’s Ongoing Investigation Into Letters Containing Ricin
- 04/30/13 10:11 AM
Update: FBI’s Ongoing Investigation into Letters Containing Ricin During the FBI’s ongoing investigation into letters containing ricin addressed to President Barack Obama, Senator Roger Wicker, and a Mississippi judicial official, evidence collected by the FBI from the former business Tupelo Taekwondo Plus, located on Rankin Boulevard Ext. in Tupelo, Mississippi, tested positive for trace levels of ricin. Because public safety is always the FBI’s first priority in any investigation, that location was immediately sealed off and appropriate public health authorities were notified. The FBI is now conducting further forensic examination for the purpose of identifying trace evidence, residues, and … (0 comments)
fbi: Message from FBI Director Robert Mueller on Arrest of Bombing Suspect
- 04/20/13 12:10 AM
Message from FBI Director Robert Mueller Regarding Arrest of Boston Bombing Suspect Message from FBI Director Robert S. Mueller: "During this long week, we have seen an extraordinary effort by law enforcement, intelligence, and public safety agencies. These collaborative efforts, with the help and cooperation of the public, resulted in the successful outcome we have seen tonight. The investigation will continue as part of our efforts to seek answers and justice, and there will be no pause in that effort. But tonight, I wish to thank all those who worked so tirelessly throughout the week in the pursuit of … (4 comments)
fbi: NEW IMAGE RELEASED OF SUSPECT IN BOMBING CASE
- 04/19/13 12:36 AM
New Image Released of Suspect in Bombing Case A new image of Dzhokar Tsarnaev, age 19, previously identified as Suspect 2 in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, has been released.
fbi: MIT Statement - Classes Cancelled Today In Wake of Terrible Tragedy
- 04/18/13 07:54 PM
April 19, 2013 MIT is heartbroken by the news that an MIT Police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty on Thursday night on campus, near Building 32 (the Stata Center). Our thoughts are now with the family. At around 2 a.m., MIT Police determined that the suspect was no longer on campus, and that it is safe to resume normal activities. However, the MIT Police ask that members of the MIT Community remain vigilant in the coming hours. MIT worked with multiple police departments in order to ensure the safety of the MIT campus. Police officers swept the … (4 comments)
fbi: BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING SUSPECT KILLED IN GUN BATTLE - OTHER ON RUN
- 04/18/13 07:21 PM
The Boston police have killed one suspect. Regular updates will be provided. The law enforcement authorities remind the public that they are in a public safety mode. SECOND SUSPECT ON THE LOOSE. MIT CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER HAS BEEN KILLED. … (2 comments)
Additional information may be found at: http://www.fbi.gov/news/updates-on-investigation-into-multiple-explosions-in-boston/updates-on-investigation-into-multiple-explosions-in-boston and http://www.fbi.gov/news/updates-on-investigation-into-multiple-explosions-in-boston/photos … (0 comments)
fbi: Elvis Impersonator Charged With Threatening President in Ricin Case
- 04/18/13 06:58 AM
This is not real estate related but important enough to post. Thanks to FBI-Mississippi and Memphis Joint Terrorism Task Forces and all who worked together to capture this dangerous criminal. ========================= Mississippi Resident Charged with Sending Threatening Communications to President, Others OXFORD, MS—Felicia C. Adams, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, and Daniel McMullen, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Mississippi, today announced that Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, of Corinth, Mississippi, has been arrested on a criminal complaint charging him with (1) knowingly depositing for conveyance in the mail and for delivery from any post office … (0 comments)
fbi: FBI ANNOUNCES THE SAFE ONLINE SURFING (SOS) CHALLENGE
- 10/16/12 08:43 AM
FBI Announces Launch of Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge Teaches Students to Safely Surf Web Waters Teachers and students, are you ready for an exciting opportunity to participate in the Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge? The FBI-SOS Internet Challenge is an online educational program that teaches kids about Internet safety in a fun way by using interactive games. While competing with other similar size schools, students in third through eighth grade will learn to recognize online dangers and how to be safe cyber surfers. Students will navigate games and scavenger hunts, which highlight safety tips and resources … (0 comments)
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Former Telco Federal Credit Union Employee Sentenced for Making False Entries 
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