September 29, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
FBI Dedicates Additional Investigative and Victim Specialist Resources to Indigenous Women and Children in Indian Country
The FBI announced the results of Operation Not Forgotten, which dedicated over 40 FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, staff operational specialists, and victim specialists to 10 FBI field offices whose designated regions support women and children in indigenous communities.
Trinitarios Gang Member Charged in Connection With Two Shootings in Queens and Brooklyn on the Same Day
Abel Mora, a member of the Trinitarios—a violent street gang—was charge with being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition related to two separate shootings Mora allegedly committed in Queens and Brooklyn on August 13, 2023.
Twelve Charged in Connection with Violent Motorcycle Gang Assault
A dozen members of the Homietos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang are now in custody on racketeering and firearms charges related to a violent assault of another motorcycle club in Houston.
Northern Nevada Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Pregnant Indigenous Woman on Reservation
Michael Burciaga stabbed his pregnant girlfriend, a registered member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, multiple times, causing her death and the death of their unborn child.
San Francisco Daycare Worker Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Using Access to Children to Produce, Possess, and Distribute Child Pornography
Jace Wong was sentenced to serve 300 months in prison for production, attempted production, distribution, and possession of child pornography in connection with a scheme to take pictures and videos of four- to six-year-olds that he could share on child pornography sites online.
Former State Trooper Gets 43 Years for Sexually Assaulting Women
Lee Ray Boykin, a former state trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), deprived two separate victims of their right to bodily integrity when he committed aggravated sexual abuse to one victim and kidnapped the other victim.
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Did you know the FBI has a podcast?
On Inside the FBI, we share stories about the Bureau's people, programs, and processes in audio form.
In honor of International Podcast Day on September 30, we've curated a selection of Inside the FBI episodes—from art crime to UFOs—to share with you.
You can listen to all our episodes of Inside the FBI on your favorite podcast player, including Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Spotify, and at fbi.gov/podcasts.
Top Ten Fugitive Donald Eugene Fields II
The most recent addition to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, Donald Eugene Fields II is wanted for the alleged sex trafficking of at least one child in Missouri.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist
Learn about a historic art heist, including why the stolen pieces matter to the museum, the art world at large, and the FBI.
Hear the story of how the Bureau and our partners took down an $80 million Ponzi scheme.
Hanging Up on Tech Support Scams
Learn how to protect yourself from tech support scammers trying to get access to your wallet and your computer.
Uncover the truth about some of our noteworthy cases involving unidentified aerial phenomena.
The FBI is seeking information from victims in relation to two current investigations. All responses are voluntary, and victim identities will be kept confidential.
In Nevada, the FBI’s resident agency in Reno is looking for info related to the investigation of Dr. Samuel Chacon, a licensed obstetrician-gynecologist who saw patients at the Women’s Health Center of Reno and at local hospitals, including Renown Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. No criminal charges have been brought against Dr. Chacon.
If you believe that you were victimized by Dr. Samuel Chacon or that you have information pertinent to this investigation, please fill out this short form.
The FBI is also seeking info from victims of the Tongi Tupe investment program, a scheme orchestrated to defraud investors in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Tilila Siola’a Walker Sumchai of Richmond, Virginia, has been charged with allegedly taking investors’ money and using it for personal expenses, including gambling, and to pay back and lull earlier investors.
If you believe you are a victim of the Tongi Tupe investment program, please complete this questionnaire.
The FBI is legally mandated to identify victims of federal crimes it investigates. Victims may be eligible for certain services, restitution, and rights under federal and/or state law.
There are other investigations in which we're currently seeking victim information.
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September 22, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
2023 Summer Violent Crime Wrap-up
The following information compiled from May 29 to September 4, 2023, reflect the FBI's collective actions against violent criminals, transnational criminal organizations, gang members, and child predators.
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Bronx Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison for 2018 Murder During Which He Shot the Victim’s Five-Year-Old Son
Joshua Rodriguez was sentenced to 38 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Jaquan Millien on October 23, 2018.
Kissimmee Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Over One Million Files of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Edward Nicholas Carney was sentenced to 15 years and eight months in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Gang Member Convicted of Assaulting FBI Agent in 2022 Shooting
Joshuia Johnathon Luke Brown and co-defendent Jarvis Smith, shot multiple rounds at an FBI agent in Columbus last year was found guilty of assault on a federal officer along with additional charges for armed drug trafficking.
Savannah Woman Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Violent Armed Robbery
Shannan Barnwell has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to the violent armed robbery of a vendor stocking an automatic teller machine.
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Artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the newest technologies the world is exploring on a massive scale. The FBI is also examining AI to anticipate and defend against threats and, ultimately, to help keep the American people safe.
“One aspect of AI we at the FBI are most concerned about is that this technology doesn’t just exist in cyberspace. It touches more and more of the physical world, too,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray.
In this episode of Inside the FBI, hear from Director Wray and Bryan Vorndran, head of the FBI’s Cyber Division, about the Bureau’s stance on AI and other key priorities.
Calling all undergraduate and graduate college students! Applications are due on September 20 for the FBI’s 2024 Honors Internship Program (HIP).
The HIP is a 10-week, paid summer internship that gives participants the opportunity to work alongside FBI employees at our headquarters in Washington, D.C., or at one of our 56 field offices across the United States.
For undergraduate students between their junior and senior years—as well as graduate students pursuing a master’s degree, JD, or PhD—the HIP can be a direct pipeline to full-time employment with the FBI after graduation.
We’re looking for applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including but not limited to accounting, foreign languages, information technology, criminal justice, journalism, law, and all STEM programs.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, attend a U.S. accredited college full-time, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, pass all FBI background investigation requirements, and meet additional requirements.
Are you interested? Visit fbijobs.gov to apply no later than September 20.
September 15, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Twenty-Six Defendants Charged for Drug Trafficking in Multi-State Operation
An indictment was unsealed charging 26 defendants of drug trafficking, possessing a firearm during drug trafficking, money laundering, and other charges.
Kidnapping and Murder of Osage Nation Citizen Results in Nine Convictions
Tre Robert Allen Ackerson pleaded guilty to second degree murder for the killing of Osage citizen Jolene Walker Campbell. Ackerson faces up to life in federal prison with no possibility of parole.
Manager of Sex Trafficking and Prostitution Ring Indicted on Racketeering and Related Charges Along With Two of the Organization’s Enforcers
A 31-count superseding indictment charges additional assaults and three new defendants in connection with Queens-based criminal enterprise that committed violence against women across the United States.
St. Louis Man Admits Involvement in Armed Carjackings, Jail Escape and Fatal Shooting of De Smet High School Football Coach
Kurt Wallace pleaded guilty to four counts of carjacking, two counts of discharging a firearm in furtherance of carjacking, one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of carjacking resulting in death and one count of escape.
Former Alabama Department of Corrections Lieutenant Pleads Guilty to Federal Civil Rights and Obstruction Offenses for Assaulting a Restrained Inmate and Lying to Cover It Up
A former Alabama Department of Corrections lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterwards in an official report to cover up his abuse.
Las Vegas Resident Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Exploitation
Mohamed Muhina was sentenced to 21 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for recording himself sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
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Photo of John Doe 47
Can you help identify this man? Known only as John Doe 47, he may have critical information about a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Additional photos and an informational poster can be found at fbi.gov/wanted/ecap.
John Doe 47 is described as a Black male between the ages of 18 and 25. In a video obtained by the Endangered Child Alert Program (ECAP), he can be heard speaking English.
The search for John Doe 47 falls under the FBI’s ECAP and Operation Rescue Me initiatives. Both are partnerships between the FBI and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. ECAP seeks national and international media exposure of unknown adults (referred to as John/Jane Does) who visibly display their faces and/or other distinguishing characteristics in association with child pornography images. Operation Rescue Me uses clues obtained through in-depth image analysis to identify the child victims depicted in child exploitation material.
No charges have been filed in this case, and John Doe 47 is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
If you have any information about John Doe 47, please call the FBI’s toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
Associate Deputy Director Brian Turner and Assistant Director Michael Glasheen lay a wreath in front of the Terrorist Screening Center's Trident Memorial. The towering structure is one of a few tridents, or steel support columns, recovered from the north tower of the World Trade Center after 9/11.
Members of the FBI gathered this morning at the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) in Vienna, VA, to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The TSC opened in 2003 as a direct result of 9/11.
Associate Deputy Director Brian Turner spoke at the event, reflecting on his experiences that day and the legacy that 9/11 created for the FBI: “That day was more than just a point in time. It changed the way we do our jobs, the way we work with partners, and the way we counter threats. In some ways, it’s made us at the FBI who we are today. And it’s why many of us are here, in public service.”
The FBI honors all who lost their lives on 9/11—including two of our own, Special Agents Leonard Hatton and John O’Neill—and all who have died or are currently being treated for illnesses resulting from exposure to toxic air during 9/11 recovery efforts.
Why We Do the Job: Lessons from 9/11 for New Agents and Intelligence Analysts
Hard-Earned Lessons from 9/11 Offer a Playbook for Combating Today’s Threats
September 8, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Dozens Arrested as Part of Houston Violent Crime Initiative
The charges brought against 39 individuals are the newest brought in the Justice Department Criminal Division’s Houston Violent Crime Initiative, conducted in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas and local, state, and federal law enforcement.
Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Seditious Conspiracy and Other Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
The former national chairman of the Proud Boys, Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, was sentenced for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Man in Walker County Sentenced for Cyberstalking via Social Media
Kody Nicholas Bohac has been ordered to serve 121 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography as well as multiple counts of cyberstalking.
St. Paul Woman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Role in Child Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
Gisela Castro Medina conspired with co-defendant Anton Joseph Lazzaro, to recruit and solicit six minor victims to engage in commercial sex acts.
Fifteen Plus Years' Prison Sentence for Georgia Man in Dog Fighting, Drug Conspiracy Case
Armard Davis previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to participate in an animal fighting venture.
Chicago Gang Member Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Retaliating Against Witnesses in Criminal Investigation
Javion Bush pleaded guilty earlier this year to an obstruction of justice charge.
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Did you know that FBI agents were once known as “G-Men?”
The nickname was reputedly coined 90 years ago—in September 1933—by gangster George “Machine Gun” Kelly, who allegedly shouted "Don't shoot, G-men! Don't shoot!" during his arrest.
Short for “Government Men,” the nickname originally applied to all federal investigators. And even though it's doubtful Kelly actually uttered those words, the term became synonymous in the public’s imagination with the FBI’s special agents.
George Kelly and his wife Kathryn—who had given George the nickname “Machine Gun”—were arrested in 1933 for their involvement in kidnapping Charles Urschel, one of Oklahoma’s wealthiest oil magnates at that time. Both were sentenced to life in prison.
September 1, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
More Than a Dozen Charged in a Violent Crime Conspiracy That Includes Armed Carjacking, Armed Robbery
A superseding indictment was unsealed charging 16 alleged members of a violent crime ring that committed multiple armed carjackings, armed robberies, money laundering, and firearms offenses.
Six People Charged with Kidnapping and Carjacking
Desmond Evans, Ramel Henderson, Kevon Jackson, Delonte Mundaray, Marquette Jackson, and Malik Terrell, all of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are each charged with two counts of aiding and abetting kidnapping and one count of aiding and abetting carjacking.
Federal Grand Jury in Louisville Returns Four Indictments Charging 34 Defendants
A federal grand jury in Louisville charged 34 Louisville and Southern Indiana residents in four indictments involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and firearms offenses.
Task Force Targets Bandidos Motorcycle Club in Joint Enforcement Operation
A coordinated, multiagency enforcement operation targeted alleged members of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club.
All 20 Members of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Sentenced to a Total of More Than 265 Years in Federal Prison
Richard A. Wells has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Wells was the final of 20 defendants to be sentenced in this conspiracy.
Three Kokomo Men Sentenced to Federal Prison After Heist of Over $200,000 from Armored Truck Aided by Inside Man
Keith Martin, Edwin Sims, and James Alexander, have all been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to a coordinated bank theft of $204,918. Sims also pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
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The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) recently met in Clarksburg, West Virginia, with more than 100 Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) programs from over 40 states and the District of Columbia to discuss aspects of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting hate crime data.
UCR programs generate reliable statistics on hate crime data for use in law enforcement. More than 18,000 city, university/college, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies voluntarily participate and submit their crime data either through a state UCR program or directly to the FBI’s UCR program.
The Hate Crime Statistics Symposium at CJIS was part of an ongoing effort by the FBI to improve hate crimes reporting and data collection. Participants—which also included the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division, the Office of Justice Programs, and DOJ leadership—explored ways to improve reporting mechanisms, better support victims, and implement preventive measures to counter hate-motivated actions. The event helped foster a deeper understanding of the importance of hate crimes data collection for communities and for law enforcement.
Learn more about DOJ’s response to hate crimes.
Donald Eugene Fields II was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for the alleged sex trafficking of at least one child in Missouri—and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Although Fields has been charged in Missouri with sexually abusing several minor females, his federal crimes center on one victim: a young woman he began abusing as early as age 11 and subjected to verbal, physical, and sexual abuse, including rape.
On this episode of Inside the FBI, hear from the special agent in the FBI’s St. Louis Field Office who has been investigating Fields and learn how you can help us catch this fugitive.
August 25, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Lawrence Rudolph Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Murdering His Wife in Zambia
Lawrence Rudolph was sentenced to life in prison for murder, and will also serve a concurrent sentence of 20 years for defrauding multiple life insurance companies.
Blythewood Man Sentenced to 25 Years, Barnwell Man to More Than Three Years, in Federal Prison for Human Trafficking and Drug Offenses
Between 2016 and 2020, Brian Leroy Watson trafficked at least nine victims—eight adults and one minor— into the commercial sex trade. Watson also distributed heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and crack cocaine.
South Carolina Man and Woman Plead Guilty to Hate Crime and Conspiracy for Bias-Motivated Armed Robberies Targeting Hispanic Victims
Gabriel Brunson and Sierra Fletcher, both of Columbia, South Carolina, conspired to target defendants identified as Mexican or Hispanic at places of public accommodation, including gas stations and grocery stores—and then robbed the victims at gunpoint.
Former Federal Correctional Officer Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Abuse of an Inmate
Between October 2021 and August 2022, Lenton Jerome Hatten engaged in repeated sexual acts with an inmate while employed as a sports specialist for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee (FCI Tallahassee).
Members of Charlotte-Based Auto Theft Ring Are Charged In Federal Court
The defendants allegedly stole high-end automobiles worth millions of dollars from dealerships across the United States from 2021 to 2023.
Bluff Man Sentenced to 300 Months Imprisonment for Indian Country Murder
Perry Maryboy unlawfully shot and killed another man on April 13, 2018.
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A group of Bay Area teenagers had a unique experience on board the USS Hornet Sea, Air, and Space Museum in Alameda, California, where the FBI’s San Francisco Field Office hosted its Summer 2023 Teen Academy.
The FBI’s Teen Academy—hosted by field offices across the country—offers high school students an interactive view into the FBI’s investigative programs and operational capabilities.
For this year’s participants in San Francisco, the opportunity to learn onboard the decommissioned aircraft carrier was an added bonus. On the historic Pier 3, students assessed a mock crime scene with the FBI’s Evidence Response Team and Hazardous Evidence Response Team. Back on the ship, they learned from agents and analysts about the FBI’s criminal, cyber, terrorism, and counterintelligence investigative programs; SWAT operations; crimes against children; and intelligence analysis.
“By providing Bay Area students with an immersive look at the FBI, we are giving them an opportunity to shape their education and careers to become the future leaders in law enforcement,” said Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp.
Learn more about Teen Academy and other outreach programs by visiting your local FBI field office's website.
For thirteen years, a nationwide law enforcement initiative called Operation Cross Country has brought the FBI, other federal agencies, state and local police, and social service agencies together to find and assist victims of human trafficking, particularly children.
In 2023, Operation Cross Country XIII resulted in 200 sex trafficking victims being identified and located. 26 suspects of child sexual exploitation and 68 suspects of trafficking were identified or arrested.
"Human traffickers prey on the most vulnerable members of our society, and their crimes scar victims—many of them children—for life. The FBI's commitment to combatting this threat will never waver, and we will continue to send our message that these atrocities will not be tolerated," said FBI Director Christopher Wray.
August 18, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Final Defendant Sentenced in South Carolina's Largest RICO Conspiracy
The 40th and final defendant prosecuted as part of the District of South Carolina's case against the Insane Gangster Disciples (IGD), a branch of the nationwide Folk Nation gang, was sentenced.
Two Nigerian Men Extradited To The United States After Being Indicted For International Sexual Extortion Ring
Samuel Ogoshi and Samson Ogoshi, of Lagos, Nigeria, have been extradited to the United States from Nigeria to face prosecution after being indicted in May 2023, for sexually extorting numerous young men and teenage boys in the Western District of Michigan and across the United States.
Self-Professed "Shot Caller" Sentenced for Retaliation Plots
Johnny Dolph, originally of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was sentenced in Omaha, Nebraska to an overall cumulative sentence of 150 months’ imprisonment.
Bronx Man Sentenced to 98 Months in Prison for Committing Multiple Shootings
Thomas Disla was sentenced to 98 months in prison in connection with a shooting spree he committed on June 3 and 4, 2022.
Fourteen Minneapolis Gang Members Charged with Possession of Machine Guns, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Firearms Violations
Fourteen members of Minneapolis-based street gangs have been charged in federal court for various crimes including illegal possession of firearms, possession of machine guns, and fentanyl trafficking.
Kansas City Chiefs "Superfan" Indicted for Bank Theft, Money Laundering
Xaviar Michael Babudar, popularly known as Kansas City Chiefs superfan "ChiefsAholic," was indicted by a federal grand jury for robbing several financial institutions and laundering the proceeds through area casinos.
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On May 11, 2012, Arnoldo Jimenez married 26-year-old Estrella Carrera. The next day, police found Carrera's body in her apartment in Burbank, Illinois, still wearing her silver-sequined wedding dress.
Burbank police and the FBI believe that the couple argued during the drive home from their wedding celebration, and Jimenez stabbed Carrera 18 times before dragging her inside the home and leaving her bleeding in the bathtub.
Jimenez was charged with first-degree murder, and a state warrant was issued for his arrest. After he fled to avoid prosecution, a federal arrest warrant was issued.
In 2019, Jimenez was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. In this episode, learn more about Jimenez and how you can help us catch this fugitive.
The FBI’s Portland Field Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying potential victims of an alleged violent sex assault offender who has lived in at least 10 states.
Negasi Zuberi, 29, is in federal custody for interstate kidnapping after a Washington woman escaped his home in Klamath Falls, Oregon, claiming she was kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and locked in a cinderblock cell.
Negasi Zuberi
Zuberi lived in multiple states over the last 10 years—including California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Alabama, and Nevada—and the FBI believes there could be additional sexual assault victims in those areas.
Victims may know Zuberi by the names Sakima, Justin Hyche, or Justin Kouassi. It’s believed he may have used several different methods to gain control of his victims, including drugging their drinks and impersonating a police officer.
If you believe you have been a victim or have any information concerning Zuberi (aka Sakima) visit fbi.gov/ZuberiVictims or call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). You can also contact the FBI Portland Field Office at (503) 224-4181, your local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
August 11, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Former Leader of Clan Del Golfo Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Operating a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Related Charges
A citizen of Colombia, Dairo Antonio Úsuga David, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise as a leader of the multibillion-dollar paramilitary and drug trafficking organization known as the Clan del Golfo (CDG).
Anton "Tony" Lazzaro Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Child Sex Trafficking
Anton "Tony" Lazzaro, has been sentenced to 252 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for orchestrating a sex trafficking conspiracy in which he trafficked multiple minor girls.
Fountain Valley Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Murdering Man Who Was Shot on Boat and Dumped into Ocean
Hoang Xuan Le was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man he dumped into the Pacific Ocean.
Two Charged in Drug-Related Shooting on Bronx Street That Hit an 11-Month-Old Baby in the Face
Ahmed Altorei and Samuel Bautista were charged with distributing narcotics and carrying firearms in connection with a drug trafficking operation in the Bronx, New York.
Federal Prosecutors, FBI, and Port of Seattle Detail Disturbing Increase of Sexual Assaults on Aircraft
With four federal criminal cases filed since the first of the year, and numerous sexual assault reports under investigation, federal law enforcement wants the traveling public to be alert and informed of the increasing number of reports of sexual assault and misconduct on aircraft.
Utah Man Sentenced for Hate Crime Attack of Three Men
Alan Covington was sentenced to 20 years in prison and five years of supervised release for attacking three men at a family-owned business.
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FBI Special Agents Charles W. Elmore, J. Robert Porter, and Johnnie L. Oliver
On August 9, 1979, Special Agents Charles W. Elmore, J. Robert Porter, and Johnnie L. Oliver were shot to death in two separate incidents in California and Ohio. It was the first time in the FBI’s history that three agents lost their lives in a single day.
In El Centro, California, Elmore and Porter were killed in their office by a social worker, James Maloney, who shot the two agents then turned the gun on himself.
Meanwhile, in Cleveland, Ohio, Oliver was pursuing a fugitive on foot and had just entered the suspect’s home when he was shot in the chest. The shooter, Melvin Guyon, was a 19-year-old male wanted for kidnapping, rape, and armed robbery. That day, Guyon was added to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and later arrested in Youngstown, Ohio. He received a life sentence for Oliver’s murder.
Special Agents Elmore, Porter, and Oliver are memorialized on the FBI’s Wall of Honor, along with other FBI personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
The FBI’s Dallas Field Office conducted a large-scale gun and drug bust on July 27 in partnership with Dallas PD, the Dallas Sheriff’s Office, Irving PD, Carrollton PD, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s OIG.
Fifteen people were arrested and charged with various drug and gun crimes. If convicted, they could face up to 40 years in federal prison. Law enforcement officers seized substantial amounts of cocaine, meth, and fentanyl, as well as firearms and cash.
"It's not our goal to just put individuals in jail for a few days but to build cases that cut into the capabilities of these gangs and criminal enterprises, putting the most violent offenders and facilitators behind bars for as long as we possibly can," said Chad Yarbrough, special agent in charge of the FBI Dallas Field Office.
On August 7, 1998, bombs went off nearly simultaneously in front of the American embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
More than 200 were killed, including 12 Americans, and 4,500 were wounded in the attacks, which were soon linked directly to al Qaeda.
The FBI sent more than 900 agents and other personnel to Africa to assist with recovering evidence, identifying victims, and apprehending the perpetrators. These investigations represented the largest deployment in FBI history at that time.
Interested in learning more about the FBI’s history? Visit http://www.fbi.gov/history.
August 4, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Operation Cross Country XIII Leads to Identification/Location of Adolescent Victims
During the 2-week nationwide enforcement campaign, known as "Operation Cross Country," the FBI and its partners were successful in recovering victims, apprehending offenders, and raising public awareness about these crimes.
Klamath Falls Man Indicted for Kidnapping and Sexually Assaulting Seattle Woman, Additional Victims Sought
Negasi Zuberi, also known as Sakima, Justin Hyche, and Justin Kouassi, has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Seattle woman and forcing her into a makeshift cell he constructed in his garage.
Jury Recommends Sentence of Death for Pennsylvania Man Convicted for Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting
Robert Bowers was sentenced to death after killing 11 and injuring two congregants at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh in October 2018.
Federal Judge Sentences Belleville Man to Over 21 Years in Prison for Producing, Distributing Explicit Images of Minors
Brandon Lepper pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of distribution of child pornography.
Virginia Veterinary Technician Sentenced for Dogfighting and Promoting Animal Fighting Ventures
Carlos Warren was sentenced to 20 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiring to fight dogs and promote dogfighting using interstate publications.
Resident of Tacoma Hotel Indicted for Drug and Gun Crimes
Cesar Leonel Contreras-Arias was indicted for three federal felonies: unlawful possession of firearms, possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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Speaking at the FBI Atlanta Cyber Threat Summit on July 26, Director Wray warned about the weaponization of artificial intelligence—or AI—by bad actors.
“Hostile nation-state spy and hacking services, terrorists, cybercriminals, child predators, and others all want to exploit AI, and nowhere is that trend more apparent than in the realm of cybercrime,” he said.
Cybercriminals can use AI technologies to generate deepfakes and malicious code, and they’re teaching each other how to do it.
“And that’s really just the tip of the iceberg,” the Director said. “We asses that AI is going to enable threat actors to develop increasingly powerful, sophisticated, customizable, and scalable capabilities—and it's not going to take them long."
Director Wray also underscored why Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—which grants the FBI authority to collect information only on foreign targets of intelligence surveillance, not on U.S. citizens—is critical to the fight against global cybercrime.
"We can connect the dots between foreign threats and targets here in the U.S., searching information already lawfully within the government's holdings so that we can notify victims who may not even know they've been compromised, sometimes warning them even before they get hit," said Director Wray.
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The FBI’s Denver Field Office is warning people about a phone scam where callers falsely present themselves as an FBI special agent and tell victims that their identity or bank accounts have been compromised.
The scammers have “spoofed” the FBI Colorado Springs’ main phone number to make it appear as though they are calling from that office. Telling victims to immediately transfer their money, they ask for verification information then use it to steal those funds.
Victims of this scam – who do not live within FBI Denver’s area of responsibility in Colorado or Wyoming – have reported losing amounts ranging from $940 to $13,000.
If you think you have been a victim of this scam or a similar one, report it to 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov.
April 26, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Burlington County Couple Convicted of Forced Labor and Other Federal Crimes
Bolaji Bolarinwa and Isiaka Bolarinwa were convicted of forced labor and other crimes related to their coercive scheme to compel two victims to perform domestic labor and childcare in their home, harbor the victims knowing that they were unlawfully present in the U.S., and unlawfully confiscate the victims’ passports.
Beretta Bandit Serial Robber Convicted at Trial
A federal jury has found Richard Allen Randolph guilty of Hobbs Act robberies—namely three counts of robbery, one count of attempted robbery, three counts of brandishing a firearm, and one count of discharging a firearm during the commission of the robberies.
Louisville Father Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Enticing Two Indiana Children to Obtain Sexually Explicit Material via Facebook
Anthony Michael Bentley has been sentenced to seventeen years in federal prison, followed by fifteen years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of making false statements to the FBI.
White Supremacist Leader Sentenced to 44 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Make Death Threats Against Brooklyn Journalist
Nicholas Welker was sentenced to 44 months’ imprisonment for conspiring to make death threats.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Transporting Stolen Human Body Parts Out of the State of Arkansas
Candace Chapman Scott, a former employee of a mortuary services provider, pleaded guilty to transporting stolen body parts across state lines and conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
Waukesha Man Sentenced to 30 Years’s Imprisonment for Sex Trafficking
Cornelius M. Jackson was sentenced to a term of 30 years’ imprisonment, followed by 10 years of supervised release, after being convicted of four counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.
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Director Warns of Chinese Government Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure at Vanderbilt
April 25, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray, during recent remarks to the Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, cautioned students and experts that the Chinese government is targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.
“The PRC [People’s Republic of China] has made it clear that it considers every sector that makes our society run as fair game in its bid to dominate on the world stage, and that its plan is to land low blows against civilian infrastructure to try to induce panic and break America’s will to resist,” he said at the April 18 event in Nashville.
He also discussed how the FBI responded to cyber incidents that aimed to target our nation’s critical infrastructure, such as our recent Volt Typhoon case—in which, Wray said, “we found persistent PRC access in our critical telecommunications, energy, water, and other infrastructure sectors.”
The FBI Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 24, 2024
Every year, the FBI and our partners mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW).
“Through NCVRW we honor crime victims and survivors, recognize the professionals and volunteers who provide critical services to victims of crime, and raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and services,” states an announcement from the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime, which is based out of DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs.
This year, the Bureau is underscoring the observance by launching its new Trauma Notification Training program.
The FBI first launched an online death notification for first responders in 2015. This new program expands the scope to a range of trauma notifications, adds eight new instructional videos, and opens participation in the training to the general public.
“Victims are at the heart of the FBI's mission, and the Trauma Notification Training offers resources, support, and hope to anyone who needs it," said FBI Director Christopher Wray. "We are proud to announce the launch of this training during National Crime Victims' Rights Week and its expanded availability—a call to action for everyone to help crime victims."
Ensuring Justice for All: FBI Director Talks Civil Rights in Birmingham
April 23, 2024
In an April 15 keynote address at the Birmingham Civil Rights Conference, FBI Director Christopher Wray encouraged civil rights activists and law enforcement leaders to forge ahead in their fight for justice despite the persistence of violent, bias-motivated hate crimes.
Director Wray also reflected upon the FBI’s investigation into a deadly 1963 bombing at the very setting of the conference—the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama—which culminated in the sentencing of the final two conspirators in the early 2000s.
"Looking back across the 61 years since this church—and the ideas and the movement it stood for—were attacked by four men with hate in their hearts, I see progress towards a better present and a more hopeful future," Wray said. "I see that your work, and the work of many before us, has changed society—has bent the arc—so that when hateful acts occur, rather than obscuring that ugliness and protecting those who inflicted it, people instead shine a light on it, and we can move more swiftly to get justice."
He also discussed the Bureau’s contemporary work investigating hate crimes and color-of-law violations, as well as FBI efforts to "to bend the world towards justice” in the future—including training initiatives, community outreach, and strategic partnerships.
Protecting Communities, Together: Director Wray Honors 2023 DCLA Recipients
April 22, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray on April 19 honored people and organizations from across the United States who help strengthen communities and reduce crime and violence with Director’s Community Leadership Awards (DCLA).
Since 1990, FBI field offices have chosen award recipients on behalf of the current Director.
This year’s recipients were recognized for a broad range of efforts, including building bridges between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve, combatting human trafficking and providing resources to victims, and supporting local youth programs.
View the full list of 2023 award recipients and learn more about them and the organizations they represent.
You can also learn more about FBI Oklahoma City’s 2023 honoree, prisoner-turned-pastor Thaddeus Black, in our profile of him.
The Oklahoma City Bombing, 29 Years Later
April 19, 2024
On April 19, 1995, an ex-Army soldier and security guard named Timothy McVeigh parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City.
The truck contained a powerful bomb made out of a deadly cocktail of agricultural fertilizer, diesel fuel, and other chemicals. When the bomb went off, it took the lives of 168 people, including 19 children, with several hundred more injured.
This devastating event was the worst act of homegrown terrorism in the nation’s history. The Oklahoma City bombing case would go on to shape the FBI’s approach to investigating terrorism.
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April 19, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Investigating Torture: FBI-HSI Investigation Leads to U.S. Citizen’s Conviction for Human Rights Violations in Iraq
A U.S. Army veteran, Ross Roggio, who established an illegal weapons facility in the Kurdistan region of Iraq—and who proceeded to both direct and engage in the torture of one of his employees—has been sentenced to 70 years in federal prison for those crimes and for additional crimes linked to his role at the facility.
Florida Man Charged with Sex Trafficking Multiple Women and Sexually Assaulting a Minor in New York
Joel David Forney was charged with sex trafficking, interstate transportation for purposes of prostitution, and coercion and enticement of a minor.
Former Private Prisoner Transport Officer Sentenced for Federal Civil Rights Offenses for Sexually Assaulting Multiple Female Pretrial Detainees
A former private prisoner transport officer, Marquet Johnson, was sentenced to 30 years in prison and five years of supervised release and required to register as a sex offender for violating the civil rights of multiple female pretrial detainees by sexually assaulting them during prisoner transports.
Former Marine Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Molotov Cocktail Attack Against Planned Parenthood Clinic in Orange County
Chance Brannon, who firebombed a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa and plotted other attacks—including an attack on the Orange County power grid in furtherance of a race war, an attack at Dodger Stadium during an LGBTQ+ pride night celebration, and the home invasions of Jewish homes in Los Angeles—was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison.
Lumberton Gang Member Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison After Conviction for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon
Quillan Inman was sentenced to 100 months in prison and three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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April 12, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Principal Drug and Weapons Supplier for MS-13 in Honduras Arrested and Extradited for Racketeering, Narcotics, and Firearms Offenses
David Campbell, one of the principal narcotics and weapons suppliers to MS-13 in Honduras, was charged with racketeering, narcotics, and firearms offenses.
Spokane Tribal Member Found Guilty of Assaulting His Partner with a Knife and Attempting to Suffocate Her
Marvin Samson Butterfly was found guilty of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in Indian Country, Assault of an Intimate Partner and Dating Partner by Suffocating and Attempting to Suffocate in Indian Country, and Attempted Witness Tampering.
Decatur Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Minors
Kevin Dial was sentenced on April 5, 2024, to 50 years imprisonment for sexual exploitation of minors, receipt of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.
Man Who Bound and Raped Au Pair Pleads No Contest
Arisknight Arkin-Everett Winfree plead no contest to the five counts against him; kidnapping, coercing and enticing someone to travel for the purposes of illegal sexual activity, attempted coercion and enticement, and two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Mother-Daughter Duo Sentenced to a Total of Twelve Years in Federal Prison for Robberies of Six Indianapolis Banks
Sierra Hunt has been sentenced to 68 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank robbery.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray Testifies Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Year 2025 Funding
April 11, 2024
On April 11, FBI Director Christopher Wray appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies to discuss FBI funding for fiscal year 2025.
Director Wray stressed the importance of the FBI’s work, the impacts our personnel have, and the threats and challenges faced by the nation and the FBI.
“Each day, Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel are making a real difference in communities across the nation, tackling some of the most complex national security and criminal threats with perseverance, professionalism, and integrity—sometimes at the greatest of costs. I am extremely proud of their service and commitment,” Director Wray said in a statement for the record.
Director Wray highlighted some of the significant issues the FBI is working to address, including:
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FBI's Section 702 Authorities Take Center Stage During Director's Remarks in Washington
April 9, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray addresses the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Law and National Security on April 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
FBI Director Christopher Wray on April 9 said requiring the FBI to obtain a warrant to query its database of information collected under its Section 702 surveillance authorities would impede investigations, hinder the Bureau's ability to combat cyberattacks and terrorism, and hamper our ability to contact victims of cyber incidents in a timely manner.
“If there’s no constitutional, legal, or compliance necessity for a warrant requirement, then Congress would be making a policy choice to require us to blind ourselves to intelligence in our holdings,” Wray told the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on the Law and National Security in Washington, D.C.
During his remarks, he also addressed legal and compliance questions surrounding a potential warrant requirement and highlighted the Bureau's recent progress in improving Section 702 query compliance.
You can read more about his discussion of Section 702 here and view his full remarks from the event here.
Updates to List of Native Americans Verified as Missing Throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation
April 8, 2024
On April 1, the FBI released an updated list of Native Americans it has verified as missing throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. This list is part of an effort to improve the reporting and recovery of missing persons in Indian Country.
The FBI is seeking public assistance and information on the cases. If you have information concerning any of these cases, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov (tips can remain anonymous).
Since April 1, 2024, 14 people have been removed from the list, and 10 people have been added.
Below is a list of those who were added:
April 5, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Former Fugitive Sentenced to Six Years for Role in 2012 Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Oliver Jaramillo Brown was sentenced to six years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release.
Thirteen Members of a Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Louisiana State Penitentiary Inmates, Former Angola Guards, and Others Sentenced to Federal Prison
Thirteen individuals were sentenced in connection with an extensive federal, state, and local investigation aimed at a large-scale cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine trafficking network based in the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, with suppliers in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, and Colton, California.
Texas Man Sentenced for Hate Crimes Following Mass Shooting Targeting Muslims at Car Repair Shop
Anthony Paz Torres was sentenced to 37 years in prison following his guilty plea to hate crime charges arising out of a fatal shooting at a car repair shop.
Alabama Man Arrested on Federal Dog Fighting and Firearms Charges; Seventy-Eight Dogs Rescued and "Destructive Device" Recovered
A federal grand jury indicted Carlton Lenard Adams on charges of illegally possessing dogs for fighting purposes and illegally possessing three firearms subsequent to a felony conviction.
Bronx Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Minor
Markell Greene was sentenced in federal court for coercing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing child pornography, as well as traveling with the intent to engage in illicit conduct with the minor victim.
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Director Unveils New Kansas City Field Office, Talks Cyber During Midwest Visit
April 4, 2024
This week, FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the Midwest to help usher in a “new beginning” at our Kansas City Field Office and to address a cybersecurity conference co-hosted by the Bureau.
On April 3, Director Wray delivered keynote remarks at the Kansas City Division’s ribbon cutting ceremony for its new field office, located in Kansas City, Missouri.
"Today is a big day—not just for this field office, but for the entire FBI and for the communities we serve here—because today, as we officially open the doors of this new facility, we renew our commitment to the people of Kansas and Western Missouri: that the FBI here is working hard for you to support your communities and keep you safe," he said.
Wray also paid homage to how the Kansas City Division’s operational successes and role in molding Bureau history—noting that the new building is named for Kansas City Police Chief-turned-FBI Director Clarence Kelley.
He also expressed gratitude for the Bureau’s partners in the Kansas City area of responsibility.
"I’m especially grateful to the agencies that have sent their agents, officers, and deputies to work on our FBI task forces," he said. "More than half of them are with us full-time, and I know it’s not easy to entrust your personnel to us like that, especially at a time when we’re all in need of additional resources. It’s a testament to the close and fruitful partnerships we’ve built, and to the trust we share, and I can promise you that none of us takes that trust lightly."
He also challenged the FBI personnel to continue to brainstorm ways to be of service to the agencies they work with.
You can read his remarks from the ceremony in full here.
On April 4, Wray addressed the FBI and University of Kansas Cybersecurity Conference in Lawrence, Kansas.
There, he painted a picture of today’s cyber threat ecosystem, explained how the Bureau is leveraging "joint, sequenced operations" with stateside and international partners to combat these risks, explained the FBI’s strategy for neutralizing cybercriminal groups, and encouraged students to consider careers at the FBI.
You can read more about the Director’s appearance at the conference here, and view his full remarks here.
April 3, 2024
At the FBI, science and technology professionals work in a variety of roles where their contributions can crack cases and prevent crime.
The FBI’s Laboratory Division—one of the largest and most comprehensive crime labs in the world— collects, analyzes, and shared scientific and technical information. And it’s not just scientists at work: Electronics engineers, crime-scene-response experts, photographers, and so many more all perform the essential functions that the FBI Lab provides.
The FBI is constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to employing science and technology to conduct investigations, and the work done at the FBI Laboratory—including providing expertise and resources to law enforcement partners—furthers the FBI’s commitment to protecting the public.
March Updates Made to List of Native Americans Verified as Missing Throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation
April 1, 2024
On March 18, the FBI released an updated list of Native Americans it has verified as missing throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. This list is part of an effort to improve the reporting and recovery of missing persons in Indian Country.
The FBI is seeking public assistance and information on the cases. If you have information concerning any of these cases, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov (tips can remain anonymous).
Since March 18, 2024, 16 people have been removed from the list, and 25 people have been added.
Below is a list of those who were added:
March 29, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Jumbotron Hacker and Prolific Child Molester Sentenced to 220 Years in Federal Prison
Samuel Arthur Thompson was sentenced to 220 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for producing, receiving, and possessing child sex abuse material (CSAM), producing CSAM while required to register as a sex offender, violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), sending unauthorized damaging commands to a protected computer, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Human Smuggling Family Admits to Over $2 Million Money Laundering Conspiracy
Four Mission residents have entered guilty pleas for their roles in a conspiracy to launder monetary instruments and a related conspiracy to transport aliens within the U.S.
White Swan, Washington, Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Carjacking and Violent Assault on the Yakama Nation
Sundron Larsell Miller was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison; Miller’s codefendant, Paula Eulojia Cantu-Lopez, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison.
Seventh Correctional Officer at Federal Facility in Dublin California Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Abuse of Female Prisoners
Nakie Nunley was ordered to serve six years in prison after admitting he engaged in sexual acts, sexual contacts, and other inappropriate conduct with multiple women who were serving prison terms.
Charlotte Man Convicted of Robbing Two Businesses is Sentenced to Life in Prison
John Henry Moore was sentenced to life in prison for the armed robbery of two businesses.
New York Man Who Traveled to Lynchburg to Meet 14-year-old for Sex Pleads Guilty
Derrick Loi of New York drove 8 hours, crossing state lines, to attempt to have sex with a 14-year-old Lynchburg, Virginia girl, with whom he had been chatting online.
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FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Addresses Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
March 26, 2024
FBI Evidence Response Team members work at the site of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore on March 26, 2024.
On March 26, FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno took part in an interagency press conference about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge the same day.
"Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by this tragedy, especially to the victims and their families," he said at the engagement. "On behalf of the FBI, I would like to say we are with you and with the families involved.”
You can read FBI Baltimore’s full statement about the situation here.
The bridge collapsed in the early hours of March 26 after being struck by a cargo ship that was departing the Port of Baltimore, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).
Violent Crime Decreased in 2023, New FBI Quarterly Uniform Crime Report Shows
March 25, 2024
The FBI on March 18 released its final Quarterly Uniform Crime Report for calendar year 2023, which indicated a decrease in violent crime across the country that year.
These reports, published by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, include data on violent crimes (including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault) and property crimes (including burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft). The reports provide both a nationwide overview and data breakdowns by city, size, or region. They also show how data points changed from the previous year.
The overall nationwide decline in violent crime in 2023 was demonstrated across all violent crime categories, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
“We are encouraged by this data indicating a decrease in violent crime in communities across the country in 2023 compared to the prior year, including an over 13% decline in homicides,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in a statement about the report’s release.
Garland also emphasized that “the Justice Department will continue to remain laser-focused on working with our law enforcement and community partners to drive down violent crime. We will not rest until every community in our country is safe.”
The Q4 2023 report was based on data from over 15,000 law enforcement agencies across the country.
The FBI's Crime Data Explorer, the interactive online tool that hosts the report, aims to provide transparency, create easier access, and expand awareness of criminal, and noncriminal, law enforcement data sharing; improve accountability for law enforcement; and provide a foundation to help shape public policy with the result of a safer nation.
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March 22, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Father and Two Sons Indicted and Arrested for Conspiracy to Transport Stolen Catalytic Converters and Money Laundering
According to court documents, the three men conspired to purchase stolen catalytic converters and transport them in interstate commerce to sell them—all in order to enrich themselves.
U.S. Citizen Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison for the Murder of His Mother, a Department of Defense Employee Working in Bahrain
After pleading guilty to second degree murder, Giovanni Pope was sentenced to prison for the fatal stabbing of his mother.
Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Racist Death Threats to Black Family in His Apartment Complex
According to court documents, Charles Allen Barnes recorded and transmitted a racial-slur-laden voice message in which he threatened, in graphic and violent terms, to kill his neighbor.
Toppenish Man Sentenced to Prison for Strangling and Threatening His Partner with a Firearm
Tyler Jonas Senator was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty.
St. Augustine Convicted Child Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Producing a Video of Sexually Abusing a Minor
Christopher Lee Smith faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 25 years in federal prison.
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‘The Right Thing in the Right Way’: Director Talks Government Accountability at UGA
March 21, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the University of Georgia’s Athens campus on March 19 to deliver the school’s annual Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability.
“While there will always be people out there looking to exploit their positions of public trust by serving themselves rather than the American people, with an agency like the FBI on the job—and with institutions like UGA shining a light on why government accountability is so important in the first place—I like our chances,” Wray said.
During his talk, Director Wray discussed three ways in which the FBI works to further the lecture’s central topic: by investigating law enforcement officers who abuse their power, by investigating public corruption, and by ensuring the Bureau does “the right thing in the right way.”
He also discussed internal and external oversight the Bureau’s efforts receive and how those extra pairs of eyes help keep us accountable to our mission.
Finally, he spoke to how lessons learned from the Bureau’s past missteps have been incorporated into training for new special agents and intelligence analysts.
You can learn more about the lecture here and read his full remarks here.
Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the FBI’s Forensic Accountant Program
March 20, 2024
Fifteen years ago this month, the FBI launched our Forensic Accountant Program to support the ever-increasing complexity of financial investigations.
The financial landscape abruptly changed in the early 2000s after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and large-scale corporate frauds like Enron. This transformation highlighted the need for a standardized professional financial investigation position: the FBI forensic accountant.
The Forensic Accountant Program—created, in their own words, “by agents, for agents”—sees forensic accountants digging into financial records, following the money to unravel cases and bring criminals to justice. FBI forensic accountants have worked as financial experts on thousands of cases over the years.
At the FBI, forensic accountants provide expert insight and rigorous financial analysis into Bureau investigations into everything from white collar crime to counterterrorism. Any FBI investigation with a nexus to financial crime might leverage their private sector experience and investigative techniques to analyze and track money laundered by terrorists, spies, and criminals.
When discussing the program’s anniversary, one FBI forensic accountant recalled the many cases that they’ve worked on throughout their career, including the Lafarge S.A. case—which marked the first time a corporation was charged with, and pleaded guilty to, providing material support to a terrorist organization.
Another forensic accountant emphasized the variety of the work that the Forensic Accountant Program entails and said the job “is always evolving” since “criminals are getting smarter and finding new ways to commit fraud, and we need to be a step ahead.”
You can learn more about how FBI forensic accountants support the Bureau’s mission here (informational PDF).
FBI Minneapolis and the Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Police Department announced the return of a pair of ruby slippers featured in the classic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" and stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids in 2005.
The sequined shoes, known as the "traveling pair," are one of at least four pairs used in the film that are still in existence. They were returned to owner Michael Shaw at a ceremony held at the Judy Garland Museum.
"We are incredibly honored to return the ruby slippers to their rightful owner," said Alvin Winston Sr., special agent in charge. "Beyond the glittering allure of the shoes lies a testament to the FBI’s unyielding commitment to preserving the everlasting legacy of cherished memorabilia. This piece of cinematic history has been returned to Mr. Shaw through the diligent efforts of our dedicated agents, professional staff, and invaluable partners."
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March 15, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Fairbanks Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Enticing, Trafficking Two Minors
Leveron Moore enticed two minors for the purpose of coercive sexual exploitation.
Six Former Kentucky State Corrections Officers Sentenced for Violating the Civil Rights of an Inmate and Obstruction of Justice
The six former officers were sentenced for their roles in the assault of an inmate and the subsequent cover-up.
Pine Ridge Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison
Stacey Bissonette was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after being convicted of voluntary manslaughter.
Portland Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Murder Committed Amid Violent Robbery Spree
Keandre Dshawn LaMarcus Brown was sentenced to prison for murdering a man in his home amid a violent robbery spree that spanned several months and targeted at least six local businesses.
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison in Connection with Two Violent Carjackings
Dashawn Pringle pled guilty to two counts of carjacking and possession of ammunition by a felon.
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On This Day in FBI History: FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives Program
March 14, 2024
On March 14, 1950, the FBI started the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives program. In the 74 years following the list’s creation, over 500 fugitives have been added to the list—many of whom have been caught thanks to the public’s assistance.
The first fugitive placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list was Thomas James Holden, wanted for the murder of his wife, her brother, and her stepbrother. Holden was later arrested after a citizen contacted the FBI with a tip.
There are two main criteria for adding individuals to the list—they must be considered dangerous based on crimes already committed or must be considered likely to continue committing crimes. Additionally, investigators must determine that public awareness can assist in the subject’s apprehension.
Take a look at today’s Top Ten list—and if you have any information concerning the individuals listed, contact 1-800-CALL-FBI, your local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
For more on the list’s history, see the Top Ten Most Wanted archive for historical photos of each fugitive added to the list. You can also listen to our Inside the FBI episode Top Ten List Turns 70.
March 8, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Jefferson County Man Sentenced for Interstate Domestic Violence and Firearms Charges
Paul Richard Tomlinson was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for interstate violation of a protective order and possession of a firearm.
Queens Man Convicted of Murdering and Dismembering Woman in Fraudulent Scheme to Collect Life Insurance Benefits
Cory Martin was found guilty on all counts and faces a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment.
Lake St. Louis Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Recording Sexual Abuse of Young Girl
Steve G. Flores produced hundreds of pictures and videos of the victim, and pled guilty to production of child pornography in December.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Prosecuted 85 Firearm Offenders, while Seizing and Forfeiting 163 Illegal Firearms in 2023
The Eastern District of Washington announced the prosecution of firearms offenders, resulting in the seizure and forfeiture of illegally owned, possessed, used, or obtained firearms.
Federal Jury Convicts Mescalero Man of Domestic Assault
Theodore Ian Chavez, IV, was found guilty for assault of an intimate partner by strangling.
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FBI Releases 2023 Internet Crime Report
March 6, 2024
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center released its annual report, the 2023 Internet Crime Report, which includes information from over 880,000 complaints of suspected internet crime.
Nationwide, there was a near 10% increase in complaints compared to 2022, and victims' reported losses exceed $12.5 billion—a 22% increase from last year. The FBI also releases state-specific statistics, which are included in the 2023 Internet Crime Report and in separate 2023 State Reports.
One of the most concerning trends this year was the rise in ransomware incidents, with reported losses in 2023 totaling $59.6 million. Ransomware can impact individuals and businesses, regardless of their size and industry—and many instances aren’t reported. When victims report instances of ransomware—or any cybercrime incident—the FBI can gain insight on the crime and the tactics used by the criminals to help bring the perpetrators to justice.
If you believe you may have fallen victim to cybercrime, visit ic3.gov to file a complaint and help aid in the fight against cybercrime.
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March 1, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Florida Resident Sentenced to 60 Months for Smuggling Firearms from U.S. to Violent Haitian Gang That Kidnapped 19 Americans
Jocelyn Dor, a Haitian citizen affiliated with the 400 Mawozo Criminal Organization, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for participating in a sophisticated weapons smuggling scheme.
Carthage Man Sentenced for Child Pornography
James Beam was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison without parole for receiving and distributing child pornography.
Armed Robberies of Metro Liquor Stores Land Oklahoma City Man in Federal Prison for 25 Years
Marcus Angelo Buford was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to two armed robberies.
Owatonna Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography, Threatening to Carry Out a Murder Plot
Michael Lee Kurkowski pled guilty to threatening interstate communication and the production of childhood pornography.
Final Defendant Sentenced to Prison for Violent Uber and Lyft Carjacking Conspiracy, Assaulting a Federal Officer
Williams Charles Saffold was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his role in a series of violent carjackings and armed robberies targeting rideshare drivers and for assaulting a federal officer.
More Than a Dozen People Sentenced in Federal Investigation Targeting the 4K Street Gang in Alachua, Florida
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February 23, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Kansas City Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Cyberstalking, Murder
A convicted felon, Lester E. Brown, received a life sentence for using a GPS device to track the vehicle of a man he later murdered, Christopher Harris.
Effingham Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempted Sex Crimes Against a Minor
John S. Harmon was sentenced to spend 10 years in federal prison after he admitted to soliciting sex online from a purported minor in exchange for money.
Convicted Drug Trafficking Murderer Sentenced to 50 Years
Jann Jousten Aponte-Rivera, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the drug-related murder of Shantay Myisha Butler, of Frederick, Maryland.
Former Booneville, Mississippi, Basketball Coach Sentenced for Child Exploitation
A former Booneville High School assistant basketball coach, Kenny Paul Geno, was sentenced to serve ten years in prison following his conviction for online enticement of a minor.
Ada, Oklahoma, Resident Sentenced for Murder, Kidnapping, Arson, Burglary, Voluntary Manslaughter, Assault and Prison Contraband Charges
Kalup Allen Born was sentenced to a total of 608 months (over 50 years) imprisonment related to multiple crimes.
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The FBI, U.K., and international law enforcement partners have announced the disruption of one of the most active ransomware groups in the world.
The LockBit ransomware group has
Law enforcement seized public-facing websites used to connect to the LockBit organization’s infrastructure and also seized control of servers used by LockBit administrators. These actions disrupted the ability of LockBit actors to attack and encrypt networks and extort victims by threatening to publish stolen data.
With the indictment unsealed today, a total of five LockBit members have now been charged for their participation in the LockBit conspiracy. Russian national Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev is currently the subject of a reward of up to $10 million through the U.S. Department of State’s Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program. If you have any information, contact the FBI at tips.fbi.gov.
Have you been targeted by this ransomware?
Contact the FBI at lockbitvictims.ic3.gov.
The National Crime Agency, in cooperation with the FBI and international law enforcement partners, has developed decryption capabilities that may enable hundreds of victims around the world to restore systems encrypted using the LockBit ransomware variant. Law enforcement will determine whether affected systems can be successfully decrypted.
"If you are a victim of ransomware, the FBI is on your side and is working to help you," FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate said in a video statement.
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February 16, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Twenty-Five Charged in Indictment Targeting Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Organization
Twenty-five people have been charged in a case targeting a Philadelphia-based organization that was supplying large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to North Central West Virginia.
Lackawanna County Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Steal Major Artworks and Sports Memorabilia
Dawn Trotta admitted to intentionally conspiring with others to steal major artwork and objects of cultural heritage, and to move the stolen property in interstate commerce.
Man Sentenced to Life Plus 10 Years in Prison for St. Louis Murder, Drug Conspiracy
Freeman Whitfield IV was an enforcer for a large drug conspiracy.
Eagle River Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Sexually Abusing Minor for Over Five Years
Michael Vernon Ross was sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor in order to produce and possess child pornography.
Former Tennessee Department of Corrections Officer Sentenced for Writing False Report to Cover Up Another Officer’s Use of Excessive Force
A former Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) tactical officer, Sebron Hollands, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and two years of supervised release for writing a false report in an effort to cover up another officer’s use of excessive force on an inmate.
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FBI Director Wray Talks Partnerships with Sheriffs
February 15, 2024
On February 9 in Washington, D.C., FBI Director Christopher Wray joined the Major County Sheriffs of America during their 2024 Winter Conference to talk about key issues, including violent crime, extremism, border security, election security, and swatting.
During Director Wray's panel appearance, he told the sheriffs that partnerships are the key to better protecting the American people. “Partnerships are how we leverage our respective strengths and capabilities,” he said.
FBI-led task forces are working cases nationwide, Wray said, and they include more than 6,000 officers from hundreds of departments and agencies, “including many from the departments represented in this room.”
The association includes the more than 100 sheriff's offices in counties or parishes with a population of 500,000 or more.
February 9, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
International Law Enforcement Partners Announce Results of Takedown Targeting International Drug Trafficking Organizations
A team of FBI and international law enforcement agencies conducted multiple arrests the morning of January 30, across the United States and Canada, to disrupt and dismantle an international organized crime syndicate importing and exporting massive quantities of drugs across the North American continent.
FBI Launches MMIP Data Collection Project in Wyoming
The FBI is seeking the public’s help to compile an accurate list of cases in Wyoming involving Native Americans who are missing or unsolved homicides with Native American victims. Whether these cases were never reported, were never properly investigated, or new information is available, the FBI wants to hear about it.
Central Illinois Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Attempted Arson of Clinic
Philip J. Buyno was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay $327,547.14 in restitution for attempting to use fire to damage a building used in interstate commerce.
Self-Proclaimed “Satan Child” Sentenced to 50 Years
Miguel Alejandro Diaz Gonzalez was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the production and transportation of child sex abuse material.
Former Professor Pleads Guilty to Setting Multiple Fires Behind Firefighters Responding to the Dixie Fire
Gary Stephen Maynard pleaded guilty to three counts of arson on federal property. According to court documents, Maynard engaged in an arson spree in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and the vicinity of the then-ongoing Dixie Fire in the Lassen National Forest.
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China-Sponsored Hackers Targeting America's Essential Resources, FBI Director Says
February 5, 2024
Chinese government-sponsored hackers are working to infiltrate American critical infrastructure systems so they can take them down in the event of a U.S.-China conflict, FBI Director Christopher Wray recently told Capitol Hill lawmakers.
“There has been far too little public focus on the fact that PRC [People’s Republic of China] hackers are targeting our critical infrastructure—our water treatment plants, our electrical grid, our oil and natural gas pipelines, our transportation systems. And the risk that poses to every American requires our attention now,” Director Wray told legislators during a January 31 appearance before the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
The FBI and our partners recently disrupted one such effort, but the FBI needs more funding to help us keep the economic and national security threats posed by Chinese government-sponsored cyber activity at bay.
“I do not want those watching today to think we can’t protect ourselves,” he testified. “But I do want the American people to know that we cannot afford to sleep on this danger.”
You can read Wray’s full written testimony here and his opening remarks, as prepared, here.
February 2, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
FBI Leads Surge in Arrests Targeting Drug-Trafficking Organizations Nationwide
Across more than seven FBI field offices in the last two weeks, nearly 200 people have been charged as part of a series of arrests targeting large-scale drug-trafficking organizations operating throughout the United States and North America.
Federal Indictments Allege International Organized Crime Syndicate Imported and Exported Narcotics Across North America
Ten people were arrested in multiple cities on January 30, 2024, in relation to two federal indictments charging members of an organized crime syndicate who allegedly conspired to traffic and import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and other controlled substances from Mexico through Los Angeles for export to Canada or re-distribution throughout the United States.
Minnesota Man Sentenced for the Theft of the "Ruby Slippers" from the Classic 1939 Film “The Wizard of Oz”
Terry Jon Martin was sentenced and ordered to pay $23,500 restitution to the Judy Garland Children’s Museum for theft of major artwork, an object of cultural heritage from the care, custody, or control of a museum.
Tennessee Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting Flight Attendant in Austin
Michael Goins, Jr., was sentenced in a federal court to six months in prison for assaulting a flight attendant on a Southwest Airlines flight.
Washington Gun Offender Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison
Reily William Arambul was sentenced after pleading guilty to felon in possession of a firearm.
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Protecting Yourself Against ID Theft
February 1, 2024
Learn more about what you can do to protect yourself from cyber criminals, how you can report cyber crime, and the Bureau's efforts in combating the evolving cyber threat.
January 26, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Investigators Dismantle Fentanyl Drug Trafficking Network in Eastern Panhandle—82 People Charged
Eighty-two people have been indicted by a federal grand jury for a drug trafficking operation that distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in the Eastern Panhandle.
Drug Task Force Operation Leads to 19 Arrests
The FBI and Nebraska State Patrol led an operation that resulted in the arrest of 19 people and the unsealing of at least nine indictments.
Justice Department Announces Surge of Resources to Fight Violent Crime in Washington, D.C.
The Justice Department announced today that it will surge additional law enforcement tools and resources to target those most responsible for violent crime and carjackings in Washington, D.C.
Colorado Man Sentenced for Church Arson in Federal Hate Crime Case
Darion Ray Sexton was sentenced to 39 months in prison for a hate crime charge in connection with a fire that he set to a church in Loveland, Colorado, in January 2023.
Virginia Man and Woman Convicted of Forced Labor at Gas Station and Convenience Store for Multiple Years
Harmanpreet Singh and Kulbir Kaur forced the victim, Singh’s cousin, to provide labor and services at Singh’s store, including working as the cashier, preparing food, cleaning, and managing store records.
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Approximately 120 cases that have been featured in the Most Wanted section of the FBI website have been solved as a direct result of tips from the public. Additionally, four Ten Most Wanted Fugitives have been arrested as a direct result of the public seeing their information on the FBI website and providing the FBI with tips.
Director Wray’s Advice to Students with FBI Dreams: Character Comes First
January 23, 2024
If you’re a student who aspires to work at the Bureau, how you interact with others is more important than the degree you pursue, FBI Director Christopher Wray recently told college students in New York City.
Wray shared this wisdom at the tail end of a fireside chat with U.S. Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, the dual-hatted director of the National Security Agency and commander of U.S. Cyber Command, during the 2024 Fordham International Conference on Cybersecurity.
When asked his advice for students hoping to join the Bureau, Wray brought the conversation back to character.
First, Wray said, you should cultivate good listening skills. "We're in a society these days where people are far more interested in talking than they are in listening,” he said. For this reason, he explained, active listeners can obtain a “competitive advantage very quickly."
Secondly, he said, treat everyone you encounter with respect. "Everything your parents told you when you were growing up still applies," he said.
"If you do those things, what field of study you pursue and things like that, I think, are very secondary by comparison," he said.
You can visit fbijobs.gov/students-and-graduates to explore opportunities for college students and recent graduates to work at the FBI.
January 19, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Former Oahu Schoolteacher Sentenced to 17.5 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography
Alden Bunag was sentenced to 210 months in prison and 15 years of supervised release for the production of child pornography.
Six Members or Associates of Violent Street Gang Convicted of Federal Racketeering Offenses Including the Murder of Chicago Rapper
A federal jury in Chicago today convicted six members or associates of the O-Block street gang on racketeering offenses that included the murder of Carlton Weekly, a Chicago rapper also known as "FBG Duck."
U.S. Attorney Charges Two Men with Firebombing a Mount Kisco Residence and Conspiring to Stalk a Westchester Businessman
Damjan Stanivukovic and Vladamir Radunovic were each charged with one count of unlawful possession of a destructive device and one count of conspiracy to commit stalking.
Providence Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Enticing Minor Children to Engage in Illicit Sexual Activity
Akinola Akinlapa has been sentenced for coercing a 10-year-old Utah girl and more than a dozen other minor females to engage in sexually explicit conduct while he recorded their actions via a live internet link that he provided to them.
Delaware Man Sentenced to 118 Months in Federal Prison for His Murder-For-Hire Plot
Javier A. Rodriguez was sentenced for hiring a hitman to murder his ex-wife.
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The FBI is warning parents, young persons, teachers, and caregivers about financially motivated sextortion.
In these schemes, predators typically pretend to be alluring young girls to befriend teen boys—often on social media and gaming platforms. The predators then trick these teens into exchanging sexually explicit material or believing the predators have already obtained it.
Once the scammers have a victim's pictures or video, they demand money to keep the explicit material from being shared with the victim’s family and friends. Even when victims comply, scammers often demand more money and escalate the threats.
Contact your local FBI field office, call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or report it online at tips.fbi.gov if you, your child, or someone you know is being exploited.
Learn more about financially motivated sextortion and how to stay safe online:
January 12, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Man Who Carried Out Machete Attack on NYPD Officers in Times Square on NYE 2022 Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges
Trevor Bickford pleaded guilty to multiple counts of attempting to kill officers and employees of the U.S. government and persons assisting them based on his jihadist attack using a machete-style knife against three New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2022.
Chaparral Man Sentenced to 90 months in Prison for Hostage Taking
Ricardo Arce, III, was sentenced to 90 months in prison for conspiracy to take a hostage and two counts of hostage taking.
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for His Enticement of an Orange County Minor
Matthew Mills was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his enticement of an 11-year-old minor.
Woman Sentenced for Threatening to Murder U.S. Probation Officer
Tammy Morgan has been sentenced to time served in federal custody after pleading guilty to transmitting a threatening interstate communication.
St. Paul Man Charged for Armed Robbery of Postal Employees
Rubin David Adams has been charged in a federal criminal complaint for armed robbery of postal employees on two separate occasions
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Each January, the FBI joins our U.S. government partners in marking National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. But our work to combat human trafficking happens year-round.
Human trafficking is the illegal exploitation of a person. Anyone can be a victim, and it can occur in any U.S. community—cities, suburbs, and even rural areas. The FBI takes a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach when investigating these cases.
You can visit our human trafficking landing page to learn more how we pursue these cases and how our agents' collaboration with our federal, state, local, and tribal partners helps us identify victims and investigate traffickers.
You can also explore the resources below to learn more about our efforts to combat this crime and provide assistance to survivors once they've been identified.
Report Trafficking and Get Help
If you’re a human trafficking victim or have information about a potential trafficking situation, you can:
January 5, 2024
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Former Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Professor Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Produce Child Pornography
Kyle Knezevich pleaded guilty to attempting to produce child pornography.
Thief Ordered to Pay Back Gun Lake Casino Over $80,000 in Stolen Funds
Jordan Lewis Cook was sentenced to four months in prison and two years of supervised release for theft from a tribal organization, and ordered to pay $84,564 in restitution.
St. Joseph Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Producing Child Pornography
Tyler B. Wirth, who produced pornographic images of three child victims and shared them online, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison without parole.
Four Gang Members Charged With Multiple Shootings and Armed Carjackings
A superseding indictment was filed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Amaury Guzmán, Ian Diez, Ruffi Fernández and Jonathan Rodríguez, members of the Trinitarios street gang, with a string of violent crimes including multiple shootings and armed carjackings between November 2022 and February 2023.
Illegally Armed Serial Bank Robber Sentenced to Over 22 Years in Federal Prison
Gary Sistrunk has been sentenced to 22.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to armed bank robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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December 22, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Columbus Man Pleads Guilty to Crimes Related to Sexually Exploiting and Sextorting More Than 25 Identified Victims
Lorenzo A. Winfield pleaded guilty to crimes related to sexually exploiting and sextorting more than 25 known victims—including one as young as 11-year-old—in at least three states.
Leader of Large Cartel-Connected Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
Alan Gomez-Marentes, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Montgomery Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Child Sex Trafficking
Laporchie Howard, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, was sentenced to 120 months in prison after entering a guilty plea to the charge of sex trafficking a minor.
Two Inland Empire Brothers Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Trafficking Heroin via Home Delivery Service in Orange County
Julio Cesar Martinez and Victor Martinez, two brothers who ran a drug trafficking operation, were each sentenced to 288 months in federal prison.
Two Men Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charge for Allegedly Murdering Man to Increase Positions in Chicago Street Gang
Diontae Harper and Amonti McClure have been indicted on a federal racketeering charge for allegedly murdering a man to maintain and increase their positions in a violent Chicago street gang.
'Tis the Season for Holiday Scams
December 22, 2023
This time of year, criminals put a holiday twist on the methods they use to scam you and your loved ones. As you check things off your shopping list, keep an eye out for deals that seem too good to be true.
December 21, 2023
Did you know that the FBI investigates crimes committed aboard aircraft, in airports, and related to air travel?
The FBI investigates the following violations if they’re committed during a flight:
We investigate the following airport-based violations:
The FBI also investigates bomb threats, whether they’re made on the ground or in-flight.
If you’ve been the victim of one of these crimes or have witnessed one take place, report it to your flight crew, airport authority police, and the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or tips.fbi.gov. Also reach out to the FBI if you observe any suspicious activity in an airport or during a flight.
December 15, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Malas Manas Transnational Criminal Organization Leadership Indicted on Charges of Human Smuggling and Drug Trafficking
A federal grand jury returned an 11-count indictment against Jorge Damian Roman-Figueroa, Luis Eduardo Roman-Flores, Manuel Jose Bernal, Joel Salazar-Ballesteros, and Jesus Armando Gonzalez-Villela, for the following: conspiracy to transport aliens; conspiracy to launder monetary instruments; conspiracy to distribute marijuana, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine; distribution of marijuana, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine; and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Brothers Sentenced to More Than 35 Years Combined for Manufacturing and Distributing Machineguns Intended for ISIS
Moyad Dannon was sentenced to almost 17 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release, after pleading guilty to attempting to provide material support or resources, namely firearms, to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Davis County Man Sentenced for Animal Torture
Samuel J. Webster pleaded guilty to animal torture via animal crushing and posting multiple videos of the animal cruelty
Vestavia Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison on Child Pornography Charges
Eugene Douglas Reid III was sentenced to 288 months in prison followed by 20 years supervised release for distribution and transportation of child pornography.
North Carolina Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Three Connecticut Men in 2015
Edward Michael Parks was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences for federal offenses related to his kidnapping and murdering of two individuals in Hamden, and his killing of a third man in New Haven to stop him from notifying law enforcement.
Seattle Man Convicted at Trial of Abusive Sexual Contact on Air France Flight From Paris to Seattle
Milan Edward Jurkovic was convicted of abusive sexual contact on a flight, and faces up to two years in federal prison.
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In 2023, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop a fact sheet titled, “Protecting Places of Worship: Six Steps to Enhance Security Against Targeted Violence.”
This resource is designed to provide faith-based organizations and community leaders with actionable measures they can take to increase security and help protect worship spaces against potential threats of targeted violence while still maintaining an open and welcoming environment.
The two-page fact sheet, available at cisa.gov, includes numerous links to additional resources on recognizing and reporting potential threats, identifying security needs, developing a security plan, and applying for grants to fund security improvements.
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December 8, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Four Members of Violent Bridgeport Gang Guilty
A federal jury in New Haven found Keishawn Donald, Trevon Wright, Eric Hayes, and Travon Jones guilty of racketeering offenses related to their involvement in a violent Bridgeport street gang.
Memphis Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison After Pleading Guilty in Railroad Car Burglary
Lawrence Anthony was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for aiding and abetting a railroad car burglary, possessing a machine gun, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
South Los Angeles Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Recruiting Teenage Girls for Commercial Sex Work and Sex Trafficking an Adult
Donavin Dwayne Bradford was sentenced to life in federal prison for recruiting and enticing teenage girls for whom he acted as a “pimp” and providing them for commercial sex work.
Ohio Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Federal Hate Crimes Against Haitian Nationals
Izaye Eubanks was sentenced to 20 years in prison for committing federal hate crimes targeting and attacking Haitian nationals residing in the area.
Southern Oregon Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison After Boobytrapped Home Injures Federal Officer
Gregory Lee Rodvelt was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after he boobytrapped a southern Oregon home and injured a federal officer.
Long Island Pastor Charged With Sexual Exploitation of Children, Coercion and Distribution Of Child Pornography
Jose Saez, Jr., a pastor at a church located in Brentwood, was charged with sexual exploitation of children, coercion and enticement of children, distribution of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.
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What constitutes a hate crime? How are they investigated, and how does the FBI support victims, encourage reporting, and build greater trust in minority communities?
In this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll answer all those questions and more. Hear from FBI personnel who have dedicated themselves to supporting hate crime victims about why this work is so important to them.
If you believe you are a victim or a witness of a hate crime, please report it to the FBI by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov. You can remain anonymous.
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December 1, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Justice Department Announces New Surge of Resources to Fight Violent Crime
The Justice Department, together with numerous law enforcement partners, announced a new initiative to surge law enforcement tools and resources to target gangs and other violent groups who are threatening and upending the safety and security of communities in Memphis.
New York City Man Sentenced to Nearly 26 Years in Prison for Abducting Elderly Woman with Dementia and Obstructing FBI Investigation
Johnny Ray Gasca was sentenced to 310 months in federal prison for kidnapping a 68-year-old woman with dementia at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center in July 2021, then obstructing an FBI investigation into the abduction.
Fargo Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Murder and Manslaughter in Navajo Nation
Shilo Aaron Oldrock pled guilty in federal court to second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter relating to the deaths of two victims, E.B and P.S., on August 14, 2023.
Man Sentenced for Election-Related Threats Toward Georgia Public Officials
Chad Christopher Stark was sentenced to two years in prison for posting a message online threatening several Georgia public officials following the 2020 election.
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Something was wrong when 12-year-old Steven Earle Kraft Jr. didn’t return home for dinner on February 15, 2001.
Steven lived in a close-knit community and was used to roaming around his neighborhood in Benton Harbor, Michigan. But after he went out for a walk one evening with his two dogs, no one saw Steven again.
In this episode of Inside the FBI, learn more about Steven Kraft’s disappearance and the FBI’s continued search for answers.
November 22, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
During the week of November 12, 2023, the FBI, alongside international and local law enforcement partners, conducted nine independent operations that resulted in 99 federal arrests and 57 search warrants.
These operations crossed the entire country in larger cities such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Miami, Pittsburgh, and San Antonio, as well as smaller communities including Huntington, West Virginia, and Waco, Texas. This week’s violent crime post highlights some of these efforts. For more information, view the press release.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 23 MS-13 Members and Associates for Alleged Widespread Methamphetamine Trafficking
Twenty-three members and associates of the Mara Salvatrucha-13 (MS-13) transnational street gang were charged for allegedly trafficking pound quantities of methamphetamine and illegally possessing ammunition found in a "ghost gun."
U.S. Attorney Thompson and Law Enforcement Officials Announce Major Drug Trafficking Indictment
Twenty-seven individuals were charged for their roles in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
High-Ranking MS-13 Fugitive Arrested on Terrorism Indictment
Elmer Canales-Rivera was indicted on terrorism offenses relating to MS-13 criminal activities in the United States, El Salvador, Mexico, and elsewhere over the past two decades.
Two Highest-Ranking Leaders of Gorilla Stone Bloods Gang Convicted at Trial of Racketeering and Narcotics Offenses
With the trial convictions of the gang’s founder and prison leader, Dwight Reid, and the gang’s street leader, Christopher Erskine, all 21 defendants—including numerous godfathers and godmothers—have been convicted.
Mexican Mafia Associate Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Juan Castro of San Diego was sentenced in federal court to 10 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for selling 109 grams of methamphetamine to a cooperating individual.
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Are you a prospective adoptive parent or birth parent considering adoption?
Unethical adoption service providers can take advantage of an emotionally charged process to deceive and defraud prospective adoptive parents or birth parents considering adoption.
During National Adoption Awareness Month, we encourage you to be aware of common adoption scams and other potential red flags to during the adoption process. Learn what to look out for, how to protect yourself and your family, and what to do if you're a victim.
November 17, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
In FY23 the FBI, along with our law enforcement partners, arrested over 18,500 violent criminals, drug traffickers, gang members and child predators. In the process, the FBI seized more than 8,720 guns from those criminals and cut into the capabilities of 2,520 gangs and violent criminal enterprises. Throughout the fiscal year, the FBI completely dismantled 314 of those criminal enterprises.
Violent Crime Wrap-up
The following information compiled from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, reflect the FBI's collective actions against violent crime:
FY2023 Statistics
Twenty-Eight Gang Members and Associates From Newburgh and Poughkeepsie Charged with Racketeering, Narcotics, and Firearms Offenses
The 34-count superseding indictment has charged 28 members and associates of the Young Gunnaz Gang, including the gang’s high-ranking street leaders.
Two Puerto Rican Men Sentenced for Federal Hate Crime Against a Latina Transgender Woman and Obstruction of Justice Charges
Jordany Rafael Laboy-Garcia and Christian Yamaurie Rivera-Otero were sentenced today to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release each for federal charges of conspiracy to commit a hate crime and obstruction of justice, arising out of an assault with a dangerous weapon against a transgender woman because of her gender identity.
Man Sentenced in Lakewood, Colorado, Bank Robbery
Darren Michael Connolly was sentenced to 147 months in prison and 5 years of supervised release for bank robbery, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and brandishing a weapon during a federal crime of violence. His codefendant, James David Trujillo Jr., was sentenced on September 18, 2023.
Former Gary, Indiana, Police Officer Sentenced for Using Excessive Force in Violation of Federal Civil Rights Laws
Terry Peck, a former officer with the Gary, Indiana, Police Department (GPD), was sentenced to one year and a day in prison, and one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to violating the civil rights of an arrestee.
Fourteen Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy and Fentanyl Trafficking
As part of a superseding indictment, 14 additional members and associates of the Minneapolis Highs gang were charged with racketeering (RICO) conspiracy and fentanyl trafficking. Additional charges include firearms violations, kidnapping, assault, and carjacking.
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Preventing hate crimes is a top priority for the FBI.
The FBI’s 2022 Hate Crimes Statistics report, released last month, showed an increase in hate crimes based on incident reports submitted by more than 14,000 law enforcement agencies across the nation.
Incidents in 2022 most commonly involved biases based on race, religion, and sexual orientation. Within those categories, the highest number of incidents reported involved anti-Black or African American bias, anti-Jewish bias, and anti-gay (male) bias.
Hate crimes are not only an attack on the victim—they are meant to threaten and intimidate an entire community.
If you believe you are a victim or a witness of a hate crime, please report it to the FBI by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov. You can remain anonymous.
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November 9, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Engineer Indicted for Bombing Energy Facilities in California
Peter Karasev was charged with destroying energy facilities and using fire or explosives to commit a federal crime.
Over 220 Pounds of Suspected Controlled Substances Seized Including Pills Shaped to Resemble Heart Shaped Candy
An estimated 10 million doses of controlled substances have been seized, including eight million doses of fentanyl and methamphetamine laced pills and powder, in what's believed to be one of the largest single-location seizures in New England.
Captain of Santa Barbara-Based Dive Boat that Burned and Sank, Resulting in 34 Deaths, Found Guilty of Felony Federal Offense
Jerry Nehl Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer—an offense commonly called "seaman’s manslaughter."
Louisville Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Murdering a Man During a Carjacking
Ashton Clay Nally was sentenced to federal prison for a carjacking that resulted in death. He was also sentenced for the use, possession, and discharge of a firearm during, and in relation to, a crime of violence, resulting in murder.
Kennesaw, Georgia, Man Sentenced for Attempting to Entice Minor for Sex
Joshua Herrera, who attempted to arrange to meet a minor girl for sex online, has been sentenced to over 19 years in prison.
Burleson Would-Be Bomber Sentenced to 14 Years for Firearms, Child Porn Charges
Noah Robert Calderon, who apparently idolized the Columbine High School shooters and possessed a homemade bomb, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison.
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The FBI Wounded Warrior Internship Program offers current U.S. military servicemembers who are recovering from medical procedures or injuries the opportunity to intern at Bureau Headquarters or at one of our 56 field offices nationwide.
Interns can strengthen their resumes, cultivate new skillsets, discover new professional interests, and get federal government work experience while they’re still in uniform. “We try to place them in an area where it'll be exciting and relevant and to have them gain exposure to what the FBI truly has to offer,” said Program Manager Marimar Keffer, a former member of the Air National Guard and current Air Force reservist.
In addition to bringing “a fresh perspective” to the Bureau, Keffer said, these interns come equipped with intelligence and cybersecurity skills that are vital to the FBI mission.
“Offering this internship is a way to remind servicemembers that they're not forgotten, that after they retire—whether medically or voluntarily—there is another chapter for them. Their story isn't over. They can take all those skills, their job, and their life experiences and move them to the next chapter with the FBI,” Keffer said.
Interested servicemembers can reach out to their Operation Warfighter coordinator to begin the application process.
FBI Victim Specialist Blanda Preston was born on Navajo Nation. Today, working out of the FBI Phoenix Division’s Flagstaff Resident Agency, she regularly drives for hours at a time to meet with Navajo Nation victims who need her assistance after crimes occur on indigenous lands.
"One-way, it can take me one to four hours,” Preston said matter-of-factly, describing her more remote meetings and call-outs. “By the time I’ve met with one or two of my contacts, it’s sometimes just enough time to head back.”
Phylishia Todacheenie, a criminal investigator on the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, said victim specialists like Preston fill gaps in the patchwork of local services and service providers that are trying to help crime victims navigate the process. A victim of child sexual assault, for example, may have to travel for hours across rural tribal lands to reach a child advocacy center in Flagstaff or to meet with one of the FBI’s child and adolescent forensic interviewers (CAFIs)—a small, specially trained cadre of interviewers skilled at gathering evidence without further traumatizing children and others with mental or emotional disabilities.
"We live in a community where not everybody has money or transportation to get to these services," Todacheenie said. “By them helping us either transport the family or help pay for gas to get there, that really does help us a lot.”
Preston’s jurisdiction includes the western region of the Navajo Nation, as well as the Kaibab Paiute, San Juan Paiute, Hopi, Yavapai-Apache, and Yavapai-Prescott tribes. Over the years, her efforts in those communities showed a need for local victim advocacy resources, with staff who live in or near the communities they serve. Local advocates can get to victims’ homes faster than Preston can. And they sometimes meet her halfway to team up and escort victims and their families on long journeys.
“[Blanda] is trusted by the community she serves—she is a healer of her community,” said Jennifer Runge, executive director of Victim Witness Services for Northern Arizona.
More than a quarter of the FBI’s nearly 200 victim specialists and half of its CAFIs are assigned to jurisdictions that include Native American communities.
November 3, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Operation Smoke and Mirrors Update: Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization
Jeremy Rayshad Walker pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and admitted to his role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that operated in the Charleston, West Virginia area.
Grand Coulee Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison For Violent Assault Against Partner, Tribal Elders
Xander Lee Ostenberg was sentenced after having pleaded guilty to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a spouse, intimate partner, or dating partner in Indian Country, as well as two counts of assault by beating, striking, or wounding.
New Jersey Couple Resentenced for Child Abuse
A former U.S. Army major and his wife were sentenced for a fourth time for their respective roles in abusing their adopted children—who all were less than 4 years old and developmentally delayed—through neglectful and cruel acts, including breaking their bones, denying them medical attention, withholding water and force-feeding them hot sauce.
Convicted Alien Smuggler Sent to Prison for Recording Sexual Material and Posting it on Snapchat
Victor Antonio Puente was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison—the court found he committed the offense while under supervised release for a previous alien smuggling offense which must be served consecutively for a total 192-month-term of imprisonment.
Long Island Man Charged In Bronx Shooting
Terrence Allen with illegally possessing ammunition in connection with a shooting by Allen in the courtyard of the Melrose housing complex in the Bronx on the evening of September 21, 2023.
Five Sentenced to Domestic Violence Charges During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October marked the observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). U.S. Attorney Northern District of Oklahoma Clint Johnson announced that five individuals were sentenced in federal court to domestic violence charges.
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November 1, 2023
From left: FBI Chicago Assistant Special Agent in Charge Eric Shiffman; German Consul General Michael Ahrens; Dr. Bernd Ebert, head of the Dutch and German Baroque Painting Collections at the Alte Pinakothek museum; and and FBI Chicago Special Agent Benjamin Milligan examine the painting "Landschaft italienischen Charakters" (or "Landscape of Italian Character") by the Austrian painter Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer at the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Chicago on October 19, 2023. That day, the FBI’s Art Crime Team in Chicago returned the painting to its rightful owner during a ceremony at the consulate.
The FBI's Art Crime Team in Chicago recently returned a painting to the Alte Pinakothek museum in Munich, Germany, after the artwork went missing from the institution during World War II.
The piece, titled "Landschaft italienischen Charakters" (or "Landscape of Italian Character"), was created by 18th-century Austrian artist Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer. The artist intended the work to accompany a second painting of his, since they collectively compose a panoramic landscape.
The painting disappeared from the museum at the onset of the war in 1939. It resurfaced in the United States in 2011, but attempts to get the artwork back to the museum fell through, and it soon vanished again.
After the painting resurfaced in the possession of a Chicago citizen in 2022, the FBI worked with our international partners to return the work to its rightful owner.
The Bureau formally returned the artwork to the museum in an October 19 ceremony at the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Chicago.
"The FBI’s Art Crime Team has been bringing home stolen art for almost 20 years, and their dedication has led to the recovery of more than 20,000 artifacts valued at hundreds of millions of dollars," said FBI Chicago Field Office Special Agent in Charge Robert W. Wheeler Jr. "It is a pleasure to be able to return this painting to its rightful home at last, and we thank everyone who partnered with us to make this success possible."
Bavarian State Minister for Science and Arts, Markus Blume, expressed his gratitude to the Bureau and everyone who played a part in the repatriation.
"I am delighted that an art treasure that was believed to have been lost is coming back to Bavaria: the return of the painting by Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer to the Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen [the museum's Bavarian State Painting Collections] is not only an act of historical justice but also an expression of the appreciation of our cultural heritage," Blume said.
Art and cultural property crime—which includes theft, fraud, looting, and trafficking across state and international lines—leads to billions of dollars in losses every year.
But art repatriations like the recent one in Chicago are only part of the FBI Art Crime Program's role in investigating and recovering missing art and cultural property.
Listen to the latest episode of the Inside the FBI podcast to learn more about the program's efforts, the National Stolen Art File app, and how you can help the Bureau return ransacked artwork to its rightful owners.
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This National Native American Heritage Month, the FBI honors the contributions of our Native American partners, neighbors, and colleagues who serve communities across the nation.
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Learn more about the Osage murders case, one of our most prominent Indian Country cases in history:
In 2016, Alejandro Castillo, known as "Alex," was only 17 years old when he allegedly murdered “Sandy” Ly Le.
The two worked together at a restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina. A joint investigation by the FBI and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department revealed that Castillo owed Le money—approximately $1,000. According to text messages between Castillo and Le, they agreed to meet on August 9, 2016, so he could repay the loan.
Instead, he made Le withdraw money from an ATM. Afterwards, investigators believe Castillo drove Le to a wooded area outside of Charlotte where he allegedly shot her in the head and dumped her body in a ravine. Le was 23-years-old.
Castillo then allegedly took Le’s car and fled the scene. On August 15, Le’s car was left at a bus station in Phoenix, Arizona. The next day, after 9:00 p.m., Castillo was seen on surveillance video crossing the border from Noagles, Arizona, into Mexico. Around the same time, Le’s body was found and identified back in North Carolina.
Castillo remains at large. His last known residence was in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he has family ties to Phoenix, Arizona.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to Castillo's arrest.
Tune in to this episode of Inside the FBI to learn more about the case.
October 27, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Haitian Gang Leader Charged with Hostage Taking Offenses that Resulted in the Death of a U.S. Citizen in Haiti in October 2022
Vitel’homme Innocent, a Haitian national and leader of the Kraze Barye gang, has ben charged for his alleged role in the October 2022 armed hostage taking of two U.S. citizens, one of whom was killed during the event.
White Swan, Washington, Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Young Girl
Charlie Jim Peters was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to one count of sexual abuse.
Former Mississippi Department of Corrections Officials Sentenced for Using Excessive Force Against an Inmate
Three former Mississippi Department of Corrections officials were sentenced for using excessive force against an inmate involving the use of dangerous weapons and resulting in bodily injury.
Two Hells Angels Members Sentenced to Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy and Obstruction of Justice
Two Hells Angels members were sentenced to prison for their participation in the activities of the criminal enterprise of the Sonoma County charter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (HASC).
Laredo Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for False Statement During Firearm Purchase
Brandon Ray Speed was sentenced to 30 months in prison and three years of supervised release for providing a false statement in required information kept by a firearms dealer.
Urologist Charged In Superseding Indictment With Sexually Abusing Eight Patients, Including Minors
Darius A. Paduch, a New York–area urologist, was charged for his years-long sexual abuse of eight victims who were his patients, six of whom were minors during part of the period of abuse.
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For most people, the number 702 may not mean very much.
But for the Intelligence Community, which is charged with protecting the nation’s security, that number refers to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA.
This part of the broader law gives the FBI and other federal agencies the authority to conduct targeted surveillance of non-U.S. citizens located outside the United States, but only under specialized circumstances and with proper approvals and oversight.
Section 702 is indispensable to the Intelligence Community’s role in protecting the country from spies, malicious cyberattacks, terrorists, and other foreign threats.
On this episode, FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate explains Section 702: what it is, what it's not, and why you’ll likely be hearing a lot about it in the future.
The FBI’s field office in Phoenix, Arizona, recently hosted a week of specialized training for new FBI agents.
The Indian Country Onboarding Program prepares agents to operate in Native American communities, where they often would be working solo and without the resources available in more densely populated areas.
“When you’re working [in] Indian Country, you may be just yourself and a tribal investigator with you out in the middle of nowhere, and you may not even have cell phone reception. You’re going to have to make command decisions and be able to act responsibly and accordingly,” said Supervisory Special Agent Jerry Grambow.
During the course, agents learn and reinforce previous training on a variety of subjects, including conducting homicide interviews, finding witnesses, defensive tactics, and remote medical care. They also learn about the cultural differences between them and the Native Americans living on the land and how to communicate better with and assist those communities in seeking justice.
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October 20, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Thirty-Seven Gang Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy
The 37th and final defendant charged as part of the case against members and associates of the Simon City Royals gang—a gang aligned with the Gangster Disciples—pleaded guilty to racketeering (RICO) conspiracy.
Firearms Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Supplying Weapons and Ammunition to Sinaloa Cartel
Alfredo Lomas Navarrete, a prolific firearms trafficker, was sentenced in federal court today to 15 years in custody for his role in supplying hundreds of high-powered weapons and tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Defendant Charged with Operating Sex-Trafficking Ring on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn Known As The "Penn Track"
Douglas Welch, also known as "Paradise," was charged with sex trafficking by force, sex trafficking conspiracy, interstate prostitution and promotion of prostitution.
Doctor Pleads Guilty in Dark Web Murder-for-Hire Plot
James Wan pleaded guilty to paying a hitman he found on the dark web to murder his girlfriend.
Brothers Sentenced to a Total of 27 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery Using OfferUp
Jessie Dixson and his brother, Joqeis Dixson, have been sentenced to a total of 27 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to commercial robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime.
Xavier Zamora Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for the 2019 Murder of U.S. Letter Carrier
Xavier Zamora was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the murder of U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier José Hernandez in 2019.
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At the turn of the 20th century, oil was discovered on the Osage Indian Reservation in present-day Osage County, Oklahoma.
Through government royalties, members of the Osage Nation profited as the oil market expanded. As word spread, opportunists flocked to Osage lands, some seeking to separate the Osage from their wealth by any means necessary—even murder.
In May 1921, the badly decomposed body of Anna Brown—an Osage Native American—was found in a remote ravine in northern Oklahoma. Two dozen people, including her mother, eventually turned up dead.
On this episode of Inside the FBI, hear from FBI Historian Dr. John Fox as he unravels how an Osage family became targeted in a deadly conspiracy and how a young Bureau of Investigation searched for answers.
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MI5 Director General Ken McCallum, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Director-General of Security and Chief Executive Andrew Hampton, FBI Director Christopher Wray, Australian Security Intelligence Service Organisation Director-General Mike Burgess, and Canadian Security Intelligence Service Director David Vigneault take part in a press conference as part of the FBI's Emerging Technology and Securing Innovation Security Summit in California's Silicon Valley on October 17, 2023.
During a joint press conference by the leaders of the Five Eyes coalition, FBI Director Christopher Wray called the Chinese government the biggest threat to innovation, noting the Chinese Communist Party has made economic espionage and intellectual property theft “a central component of its national strategy.”
“Beijing's economic espionage campaign hurts our nations and our people—individual engineers, entrepreneurs, families whose hard work and livelihoods are stolen,” Wray said at the October 17 press conference, which was held during the FBI’s Emerging Technology and Securing Innovation Security Summit in California’s Silicon Valley.
Wray convened the single-day summit to unite leaders from the Five Eyes partnership, private industry, and academia to address the threat of innovation theft by China and other hostile nation-states, and to equip attendees with knowledge and partnerships they can use to protect their technology and intellectual property.
The Five Eyes partnership grew out of the BRUSA agreement, shortly after the end of World War II, to share intelligence and coordinate security efforts. The five member countries have a long history of trust and cooperation, and they share a commitment to common values. The summit marked the first-ever joint public appearance by the coalition’s leaders.
“If China wants to be a great nation, it's time to start acting like one: Abiding by its commitments not to steal innovation, following other basic norms like not exporting repression, or working with other nations against dangers that all nations face—like cybercrime, fentanyl trafficking, and money laundering—instead of siding with criminals against rule of law nations everywhere,” he added. “Because until it does, everywhere it flouts the rule of law and tries to undermine our economic security, it's going to find us there together, disrupting their hostile designs, defending our security together—not just as governments, but as five joined societies with public servants, private citizens, and businesses all united against the threat.”
MI5 Director General Ken McCallum, Australian Security Intelligence Service Organisation Director-General Mike Burgess, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Director-General of Security and Chief Executive Andrew Hampton, and Canadian Security Intelligence Service Director David Vigneault also participated in the press conference.
The summit also included a fireside chat moderated by former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and closed-door breakout sessions where participants could further discuss the threat posed by China’s hunger for economic and technological dominance, as well as other emerging threats.
You can learn more about the summit here.
On October 14, FBI Director Christopher Wray spoke at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in San Diego.
"Our partnerships are stronger than they’ve ever been, and you have my commitment that, from the FBI’s perspective, we’re going to make sure that remains true," said Wray.
Partnership with law enforcement has been at the core of the Bureau’s mission for more than a century. Referencing the shared mission and “spirit of cooperation” between the FBI and the IACP, Director Wray stressed how sharing our strengths and our resources has been critical to protecting communities across the country.
More than 6,000 FBI task force officers are stationed across the United States, working with our partners to combat violent crimes, gangs, drugs, organized crime, and child exploitation. Director Wray emphasized recent initiatives in Texas, West Virginia, Georgia, and Indian Country that were successful in large part due to the cooperative efforts of everyone involved.
Director Wray concluded by thanking the IACP for their continued resolve during challenging times: "The FBI will continue to stand with you and your officers in protecting the people we serve."
Approximately 75 FBI executives and other employees also attended the four-day conference, participating in sessions focusing on mass violence and school shooting threats, today’s crisis negotiators, and gang-involved child sex trafficking, among other topics.
October 13, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
FBI Portland Seizes 25 Guns, Nearly Nine Kilos of Suspected Cocaine and Makes Five Arrests in Multi-State Takedown
Five people were arrested in a large-scale drug and gun bust throughout three states.
Bixby Man Gets Life for Carjacking, Robbery, and Haikey Creek Park Double Murder
Hunter Isaiah Hobbs was sentenced to life in federal prison for multiple felonies including carjacking, robbery, and multiple murder charges.
Leader and Two Members of Brooklyn-Based Real Ryte Gang Convicted of Violent Racketeering Offenses
Semaj Smith, a member of the Brooklyn-based street gang Real Ryte, pleaded guilty at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn to racketeering conspiracy and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
Arizona Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder of a Federal Task Force Officer
Robert Benjamin Nelson was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder of a federal task force officer and discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence on March 22, 2023, following a mistrial on January 17, 2023.
Martha's Vineyard Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery of Falmouth Bank
Petar Petyoshin pleaded guilty to an armed robbery of a Falmouth bank, during which he zip-tied individuals, brandished a firearm, placed a purported bomb on the counter and fled the scene in the vehicle of a bank customer.
Self-Proclaimed King of Bissonett Guilty of Sex Trafficking
A federal jury in Houston has convicted Larry Lewis of sex trafficking four women by means of force and of taking three women across state lines to engage in prostitution.
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On October 11, 1925, Special Agent Edwin C. Shanahan was waiting in a Chicago garage. He’d heard from sources that Martin J. Durkin, a car thief who had previously wounded four police officers to evade capture, would be hiding a stolen car there.
When Durkin arrived, Shanahan approached the vehicle and attempted to place Durkin under arrest. Durkin grabbed a revolver from his front seat and shot the agent in the chest before escaping the garage. Shanahan died on the scene at the age of 32.
Shanahan was the first FBI agent killed in the line of duty. Durkin was later apprehended and sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder, plus an additional 15 years for auto theft.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Do you know the best ways to protect your computer, network, and personal information?
The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyberattacks and intrusions, and we take proactive steps to ensure our partners have the information they need.
Learn more about what you can do rotect yourself from cyber criminals, how you can report cyber crime, and the FBI’s efforts in combating the evolving cyber threat.
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October 6, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Frank James Sentenced to Life In Prison for Subway Mass Shooting
Frank James was sentenced to 10 concurrent life sentences in prison, plus 10 years to run consecutively for shooting 10 people during an attack on the New York City subway in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on April 12, 2022.
Washington Man Sentenced for Hate Crime Targeting LGBTQI+ Community at Seattle Nightclub
Kalvinn Garcia was sentenced in federal court for committing a hate crime in connection with an arson at a nightclub and event space in Seattle, Washington.
Las Vegas Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Committing Two Armed Carjackings, Shooting at Police During Car Pursuit, and Assaulting a Federal Corrections Officer
Justin Venegas was sentenced to 23 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for two carjackings during which he brandished a firearm and shot at one victim, shooting at police officers during the vehicle pursuit, and for assaulting a federal officer while in custody.
Bronx Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Drug-Related Shooting on Crowded Manhattan Sidewalk
Michael Rowe was sentenced to 22 years in prison for shooting another man over a $150 drug debt on a crowded sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen on April 29, 2023.
Camden County Man Sentenced to 100 Years in Federal Prison After Pleading Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Children
Michael Williams Kersey was sentenced to 1,200 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to engage in sexual exploitation of children; three counts of sexual exploitation of children; and possession of child pornography.
Inmate at FCI-Berlin Sentenced to an Additional 30 Months for Assaulting Another Inmate
Aniel Gomez was sentenced in federal court for assaulting another inmate, and also ordered to pay $1,392 in restitution to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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In the 1920s, a series of unsolved murders in Osage County, Oklahoma, struck fear across the nation. The Bureau of Investigation—which later became the FBI—was called in to investigate.
Anna Brown, an Osage Native American, had been found dead in May 1921 with a bullet wound in the back of her head. Two months later, her mother died suspiciously. Two years later, her cousin was shot to death and her sister and brother-in-law died in a house explosion.
The mysterious deaths in Osage continued. At least two dozen people, including other Osage Native Americans, an oilman, and a lawyer were killed inexplicably.
Anna Brown
Early evidence pointed to William Hale, a local cattleman and oil tycoon with an eye on controlling the oil discovered on the Osage Indian Reservation.
However, solving the case was another matter. Locals weren’t eager to talk with the federal agents, who went undercover as an insurance salesman, cattle buyer, oil prospector, and herbal doctor to turn up evidence. Over time, they gained the trust of the community and built a case. The agents were able to prove that Hale had ordered the murders to gain control of the oil rights and cover up his crimes.
In 1929, Hale and his accomplices were convicted and sent to prison.
Read more about the Reign of Terror in Osage and the agents who searched for answers and justice for the victims.
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The FBI recently surged personnel and resources to tribal areas to support Native Americans who have been victims of crime in Indian Country.
During Operation Not Forgotten, more than 220 cases were handled by FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, and staff operations specialists deployed to 10 field offices whose regions support women and children in Indigenous communities. Victim specialists—who are specially trained to understand the cultural sensitivities and unique needs of Native American communities—also provided critical support to victims and their families, ensuring they understood their rights and the resources available to them.
Through Operation Not Forgotten and the broader Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons strategy, the FBI has continued to enhance its collaboration with tribal law enforcement agencies, tribal governments, and community members. Both initiatives reflect the FBI’s continued dedication to address the violence impacting Indigenous communities, build safer communities, and protect the rights of all individuals.
Anyone with information relevant to these initiatives is encouraged to submit an online tip at tips.fbi.gov or contact their local FBI office.
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In March 1990, art thieves conned their way into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Massachusetts and made off with more than $500 million dollars’ worth of masterpieces by artists like Rembrandt, Degas, and Vermeer.
Since that time, the FBI’s Boston Division has diligently investigated the case—in partnership with the museum and the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office—following leads around the world. More than three decades—and multiple significant case developments—later, the Bureau continues to search for the stolen works. But we need your help.
On this episode, learn about this historic heist; why the stolen pieces matter to the museum, the art world at large, and the FBI; the $10 million reward being offered by the museum to help recover the artwork; and how you can help the Bureau bring the looted masterpieces back to Boston.
July 28, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
FBI and Dallas Partners Arrest 15 in Gun, Drug Bust in Texas
The defendants were charged in a 16-count indictment with a variety of gun and drug crimes, including possession with intent to distribute cocaine and felon in possession of firearms.
Florida Man Found Guilty of Federal Hate Crimes for Racially Motivated Attack Against Six Black Men Near 1923 Rosewood Massacre Site
David Emanuel was convicted on all counts for committing hate crimes for his racially motivated attack on a group of Black men who were surveying land along a public road in Rosewood, Florida.
Final MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Role in Rival Gang Member’s Murder
Jose Gimenez-Lobos, a member and leader of an MS-13 clique in New Jersey, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his involvement in a gang-related murder.
Former Oregon Corrections Nurse Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Nine Female Inmates
Tony Klein was convicted of 17 counts of depriving his victims of their constitutional right not to be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment by sexual assault and four counts of perjury.
Final Defendant Sentenced in Multi-State Dogfighting Ring
Herman Tyrone Washington was sentenced to 46 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in a dog fighting conspiracy.
Federal Grand Jury Charges Three in Molotov Cocktail Attack Last year on Planned Parenthood Clinic
Two defendants arraigned and a third arrested for conducting a firebombing attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic.
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Director Christopher Wray was in Cleveland, Ohio, on Monday for the 47th annual training conference of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).
In his keynote address, Director Wray spoke on some of the larger threats facing law enforcement, including violent crime, counterterrorism, and cyber threats.
He also addressed NOBLE’s conference theme, “Stronger Together: Reducing and Preventing Crime through Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations.”
“It would be nearly impossible to overstate just how critical partnerships are to everything we do in today’s threat environment," he said. "Law enforcement remains one of the hardest careers out there, and it’s not getting any easier. These are tough times in our profession, but I honestly believe there’s no higher calling, no better work…There’s no question that we’re stronger—and more effective at protecting the American people—together.”
Following his remarks, Director Wray visited the FBI’s Cleveland Field Office and met with regional law enforcement partners to reaffirm the FBI’s continued commitment to help stem violent crime in the area and applaud the successes of local task forces.
Happy birthday to the Federal Bureau of Investigation!
July 26 marks 115 years since U.S. Attorney General Charles Bonaparte established a group of detectives to conduct investigations exclusively for the Department of Justice.
Since 1908, we have worked to combat crime, support victims, and partner with agencies worldwide to uphold the Constitution and protect the American people.
Our numbers have grown from 34 special agents to more than 35,000 employees across the United States and around the world serving as special agents, intelligence analysts, language specialists, scientists, IT specialists, and professional staff.
As we celebrate, we’d like to thank our many partners in the law enforcement and intelligence communities who have supported our efforts over the past 115 years.
On July 22, 1934, John Herbert Dillinger, one of the most notorious gangsters of his day, resisted arrest outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago and was killed by FBI special agents.
The events of that July night in Chicago marked the beginning of the end of the Gangster Era.
Dillinger, whose name once dominated the headlines, was a notorious and vicious thief. From September 1933 until July 1934, he and his gang terrorized the Midwest, killing 10 men, wounding 7 others, robbing banks and police arsenals, and staging 3 jail breaks—killing a sheriff during one and wounding two guards in another.
Interested in reading more about the FBI’s history? Visit fbi.gov/history.
July 21, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crimes across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI violent crime news and press releases.
Missouri Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Brittany Bailey was sentenced to 15 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release, while also being ordered to register as a sex offender for 25 years and pay $25,000 in restitution to her victims.
D.C. Man Indicted in a Six-Count Federal Indictment After Deadly Carjacking Spree
Daeyon Ross was indicted in connection with a carjacking spree that left one Maryland resident and two dogs dead.
Long Beach Man Found Guilty of Federal Charges for Bombing of Aliso Viejo Spa That Killed Ex-Girlfriend and Severely Injured Two Others
In 2018, a bomb built and planted by Stephen William Beal exploded inside a day spa, killing his ex-girlfriend and causing lifelong damage to her two clients.
Four Mean Charged with Targeting and Robbing Victims Selling Apple Products on Popular Online Marketplace
The men have been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, conspiracy to use and carry a firearm during a crime of violence, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Ferndale Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Children
Toriano Davis pled guilty to two counts of sex trafficking of a minor.
Ex-ATM Technician Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Bank Robbery in Tallahassee
Johnson Saint-Louis was sentenced to 147 months in federal prison for armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee on July 12 about the FBI’s work to protect the American people and uphold the U.S. Constitution.
In his opening remarks, Director Wray praised the FBI’s 38,000 employees for their commitment to public service. He thanked the FBI’s partners as well, particularly the 6,000 task force officers from state and local agencies who bring tremendous value to the FBI’s investigations.
“We are honored and humbled by their trust in us, and grateful for their partnership, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. To truly appreciate the impact the FBI and our partners are having, you’ve got to look at the cases.”
The FBI’s casework has resulted in thousands of arrests across a wide variety of threats – from violent crime and drug trafficking to intellectual property theft.
“And that’s just scratching the surface,” said Director Wray.
FBI Crisis Response Canines Wally (left) and Gio (right)
The FBI Victim Services Division crisis response canines achieved a new milestone recently when Gio was permitted for the first time to accompany a victim during testimony in federal court. Crisis response canines work to mitigate stress and anxiety experienced by victims of crime.
Gio and another canine, Wally, joined the FBI in 2015. Learn more about how they help victims and family members.
The Los 1,500 gang spent decades bringing violence and drugs into the communities of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Recently, an extensive investigation led by the FBI interrupted the gang’s work and restored peace in many Puerto Rican communities. And dozens of Los 1,500 members now face federal drug and firearms charges.
"The communities in Puerto Rico are faced with many challenges due to economic hardships, which create an opportunity for criminal enterprises to flourish," said FBI San Juan Assistant Special Agent in Charge Guillermo Gonzalez. "As a direct result of gang violence, these communities live in turmoil and have limited access to services that could improve their quality of life."
On this day in 1972, Joanne Pierce (Misko) and Susan Roley (Malone) entered the FBI Training Academy as the Bureau's first female special agents. By the end of that year, 11 women would be sworn in as special agents.
Today, women serve in all 56 FBI field offices—and are leading many of them. They have climbed into the leadership ranks and are making an undeniable impact on cases and investigations every single day.
Learn more about the achievements of Joanne and Susan and of female agents that followed:
Interested in joining the FBI? Learn more about the special agent position—and all employment opportunities—at fbijobs.gov.
July 14, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Long Island Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to Life Plus 22 Years in Prison for Racketeering, Murder, Sex Trafficking, and Other Crimes
Lawrence Lewis, also known as "L Boogs," was convicted for the forcible rape and sex trafficking of a Suffolk County woman, narcotics possession and distribution, witness tampering, firearms charges, and murder.
Yakima Man Sentenced to 300 Months Imprisonment and Lifetime Supervised Release for Production and Attempted Production of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography
Miguel Urbina pleaded guilty to two counts of production and attempted production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography, resorting in a 25-year prison sentence, lifelong supervised release, and a spot on the sex offender registry.
Columbus Armed Robber Sentenced to Over 21 Years for Violent Crime Spree
Janerio Jones teamed up with his stepbrother to commit multiple armed robberies, both were sentenced to prison.
Former Warren Police Officer Charged with Using Excessive Force Against a Jail Prisoner
Matthew J. Rodriguez faces up to ten years in prison for being charged under color of law after violating a prisoner’s civil rights.
Chicago Street Gang Leaders Convicted on Federal Racketeering Charges
Three leaders of a Chicago street gang were convicted for their participation in a criminal organization that murdered rivals and violently protected its perceived territory in the city’s South Side.
Wapato Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault
Brandon Kelly Root was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
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July 7, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Young Man Sent to Prison for Over 30 Years for Crime Spree
A Houston man has been sent to federal prison for robbery and brandishing a firearm during a 12-hour, one-man crime spree.
Kentucky Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Offenses
Aden Willis Yeager was indicted on four counts of child exploitation charges.
Three Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Plead Guilty to Importing and Distributing Narcotics
Angel Adan Valenzuela, Benjamin Soto Jr., and Refugio Veronica Quintero Moreno worked with a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization to import and distribute drugs across the country.
Serial Robbers Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Pair of Commercial Armed Robberies in South Tampa and Ybor City
Antonio Brown and Steve Jackson conspired to commit armed robberies at two auto parts stores in the Tampa area.
Los Lunas Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Firearms and Drug Offenses
Russell Wheeler pleaded guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and one count of attempt to manufacture methamphetamine on May 26, 2022.
Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Violent Carjacking Conspiracy Targeting Uber and Lyft Drivers
Between September and October 2021, Shevirio Kavirion Childs-Young, along with others, engaged in a series of violent carjackings and armed robberies, targeting Uber and Lyft drivers.
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More than 88,000 people over age 60 collectively lost $3.1 billion last year in scams targeting older adults, according to the Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2022 Elder Fraud Report.
Common schemes include cold calls offering tech support, fake investment opportunities, and romance and confidence scams.
More than 60 grandparent scams—where criminals impersonate a panicked loved one—accounted for $3.8 million in losses in 2022, according to the IC3.
The actual number is likely far higher, investigators say, because many elder fraud scams go unreported.
Can you and your older loved ones recognize the signs of a potential scam?
June 30, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Denver Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for 10 Armed Bank Robberies
Jerome Bravo has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison after earlier pleading guilty to ten counts of bank robbery and three counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Oklahoman Convicted of Kidnapping Estranged Wife by Gunpoint
Joshua Anthony Wallin was found guilty of kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during the crime.
Passenger Arrested in Alaska for Multiple Crimes Aboard an Aircraft
The FBI arrested Christian David Burch for multiple crimes aboard an aircraft, including interference with flight crew members and attendants, and simple assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction.
Virginia-Area Man Who Groomed a Child Online and Sexually Assaulted Her After Moving to Wisconsin Receives 20 Years in Federal Prison
Stanley J. Seifert III was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment, followed by 20 years' supervised release, and a lifetime sex-offender registration after pleading guilty to child enticement and receiving child pornography.
Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun, and Money Laundering Charges
Law enforcement arrested 12 alleged members of a violent drug trafficking organization, known as the "Kennedy Street Crew," or "KDY."
Pineville Woman Indicted for Killing Unborn Child of Kidnapping Victim
A Pineville, Missouri, woman who was previously indicted for the kidnapping and murder of a pregnant Arkansas woman now faces an additional charge of killing her victim's unborn child.
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On April 14, the FBI added Wilver Villegas-Palomina to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. A ranking member of the National Liberation Army or Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), Villegas-Palomino has been charged with narcoterrorism, international cocaine distribution conspiracy, and international cocaine distribution.
The U.S. Department of State Narcotics Rewards Program is offering up to $5 million for information leading to his arrest and/or his conviction.
Listen to this episode of Inside the FBI for a closer look at the investigation into Villegas-Palomino.
Charles Lindbergh Jr.
June 22, 1932: In response to the Lindbergh kidnapping case and other high profile kidnappings, Congress passed the Federal Kidnapping Act. This act gave the FBI authority to investigate kidnappings perpetrated across state lines.
June 22, 2011: James “Whitey” Bulger—a fugitive for 16 years and a Ten Most Wanted Fugitive for 12 years—was arrested in Santa Monica, California, by an FBI-led task force. In the 1970s and 1980s, Bulger ran a violent criminal organization from South Boston. In 2013, he was convicted of murdering 11 people and committing other crimes. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Interested in reading more about the FBI’s history? Visit fbi.gov/history.
June 16, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Forty Members of a Violent Gang Charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations in San Juan, Puerto Rico
On June 8, 2023, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging 40 violent gang members from the municipality of San Juan with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, possession and distribution of controlled substances, and firearms violations.
Montana Man Sentenced for Federal Hate and Firearms Crimes for Shooting Intended to Kill and Rid Town of LGBTQI+ Residents
John Russell Howald, of Basin, Montana, was sentenced to 18 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for shooting into a residence and attempting to shoot others with the intent of ridding a town of LGBTQI+ residents.
Six Charged With Trafficking In Stolen Human Remains
The indictments and information allege that a nationwide network of individuals bought and sold human remains stolen from Harvard Medical School and an Arkansas mortuary.
U.S. Army Soldier Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges for Attempting to Help ISIS Conduct Deadly Ambush on U.S. Troops
Cole Bridges pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and attempting to murder U.S. military service members based on his efforts to help the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) to attack and kill U.S. soldiers in the Middle East.
Evansville Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison After Engaging in Sexually Explicit Conduct with a 14-Year-Old via Facebook Video Chat
Stacy Ryan Goldman, of Evansville, Indiana, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child.
Ventura County Man Pleads Guilty to Making Death Threats and Bomb Threats to a Nonprofit and Reproductive Health Centers
Nishith Tharaka Vandebona pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges making threatening telephone calls, including to a Planned Parenthood office on the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its Roe v. Wade decision.
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June 9, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
FBI Pittsburgh Operation Targets Erie-Based Drug Ring
Federal prosecutors announced charges against 58 alleged members of a neighborhood street gang that distributed marijuana, prescription hydrocodone, cocaine, cocaine base, heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl powder, and fentanyl pills within the gang’s geographic territory in western Pennsylvania.
Bronx Man Convicted of 2018 Murder During Which He Shot the Victim’s 5-Year-Old Son
Joshua Rodriguez was found guilty at trial of the Oct. 23, 2018, murder of Jaquan Millien in connection with a drug-trafficking crime.
Five Defendants Arrested for Daytime Armed Robberies of Manhattan Jewelry Stores
Five defendants were charged with the armed robberies of two Manhattan jewelry stores in which approximately $2 million of jewelry was stolen at gunpoint.
Marysville, Washington Man Who Ran Fentanyl Pill Mill From His Garage Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Jose Eduardo Garnica pleaded guilty in March 2023 to conspiracy to manufacture and deliver controlled substances, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Sex Offender Gets 40 Years for Sharing Child Pornography in Two States
Timothy Lee Tyler pleaded guilty Sept. 12, 2022, to distributing child pornography in 2020 and to possessing child pornography in both 2019 and 2020.
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June 7, 1999: Usama bin Laden was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Bin Laden was charged in connection with the U.S. Embassy bombings in East Africa.
June 7, 2021: The FBI successfully seized $2.3 million in cryptocurrency allegedly representing the proceeds of a ransom payment to individuals in a Russia-based cybercrime group known as DarkSide that targeted Colonial Pipeline, resulting in critical infrastructure being taken out of operation.
Interested in reading more about the FBI’s history? Visit fbi.gov/history.
June 2, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Wanted Fugitive Nida Muhammad Niazy Returned to Sacramento County to Face Sexual Assault Charges
Nida Muhammad Niazy is alleged to have sexually assaulted two people last fall.
Twelve Quad Cities Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Federal Charges
A federal grand jury in Davenport, Iowa, returned an indictment charging 12 Quad Cities men with offenses related to a racketeering conspiracy, and who conspired to engage in a years-long pattern of violence, including murder, attempted murders, robbery, and drug trafficking.
Suburban Houstonian Sentenced for Having More Than 35,000 Child Pornography Files
Michael Crisp Jr. has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison following his conviction of distribution, receipt, and possession of child pornography.
Expatriate Charged with Making Multiple Threats to Kill U.S. Senator and U.S. Marines
Eric Charles Welton, an American citizen living in Thailand, was arrested on a criminal complaint charging that he threatened a U.S. senator and members of their staff in September 2021.
Spokane Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Receipt of Child Pornography While on Federal Supervision
Christopher Gary Carlson was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for receipt of child pornography, followed by an additional 24 months in prison for violating a previously imposed term of supervised release.
Five Columbia Men Sentenced to Federal Prison Following Armed Bank Robbery
Following the armed robbery of a bank ATM on Fairfield Road in Columbia, South Carolina, five Columbia men have been sentenced collectively to more than 42 years in federal prison.
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Twenty years ago today – on May 31, 2003 – Eric Robert Rudolph, better known as the Olympic Park Bomber, was arrested in North Carolina while rummaging through a dumpster. His capture ended a five-year manhunt for one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.
Rudolph pleaded guilty to setting off four bombs between 1996 and 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia, and Birmingham, Alabama. The first, which he detonated in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympic games, killed one spectator and injured more than 100 others. In 1997, he planted bombs in Atlanta at an abortion clinic and a lesbian bar. In 1998, he bombed a Birmingham abortion clinic, killing an off-duty police officer and critically injuring a nurse.
After being placed on the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 1998, Rudolph eluded law enforcement for five years by hiding in the western North Carolina mountains. He is currently serving multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole.
Read a behind-the-scenes interview with a former FBI executive about the pursuit and capture of Rudolph.
Last week, the FBI increased its reward to up to $250,000 for information leading directly to the capture of a Ten Most Wanted Fugitive.
May 26, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Wanted Fugitive Arrested After Multi-Agency Manhunt
The FBI, along with its law enforcement partners, arrested Michael Burham on federal and multiple state arrest warrants.
Montana Man Sentenced for Assault on Flight Crew on Flight to Juneau, Alaska
Eric Richard Bruns was sentenced for assaulting a flight crew member on a commercial airline flight while the plane was landing at the Juneau airport.
FBI Seattle Highlights the Recovery of Four Children Kidnapped From Washington State
On National Missing Children’s Day, FBI Seattle highlighted the successful recovery of kidnapped children:
Pineville, Louisiana, Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Forced Labor and Transporting a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity
Darnell Fulton used violence, sexual abuse, withholding of food, degradation, and intimidation to coerce multiple minors to work for his brownie baking business and provide him the profits.
Arrests Made in 'Operation Broken Bonds,' an Investigation into Violent Crime, Drug Trafficking, and Gun Trafficking in the Central Valley Committed by Gang Members and Associates
Following a multi-agency investigation in Fresno County, California, that focused on crimes of violence, drug sales, and illegal firearms possession, 10 federal defendants were arrested for racketeering, drug trafficking, violent crimes, and firearms offenses.
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Today is National Missing Children's Day, and the FBI remains committed to investigating these cases and working to reunite kidnapped or missing children with their loved ones.
The FBI Child ID app provides a convenient place to electronically store photos and vital information about your children so that it’s literally right at hand if you need it. The app also includes tips on keeping children safe and guidance on what to do during the first crucial hours after a child goes missing.
(The FBI does not collect or store the information or photos you enter into the app. The data resides on your mobile device unless you choose to send it to authorities in an emergency.)
You can download the app on iTunes and GooglePlay.
Learn more about keeping kids safe and how to contact the FBI to report a missing child.
Reduce Your Organization’s Risk of a Ransomware Attack
May 24, 2023
The FBI has partnered with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) to publish an updated version of the #StopRansomware Guide.
Developed through the Joint Ransomware Task Force, this guide is designed to help organizations reduce the risk of ransomware incidents by providing best practices for detection, prevention, response, and recovery. The latest update includes lessons learned from the past two years and recommendations on initial access techniques, social engineering, cloud security backups, and threat hunting tips for detection and analysis.
"The FBI is committed to sharing information with organizations and the public to assist in shoring up network defenses," said Bryan Vorndran, assistant director of the FBI's Cyber Division. "While the FBI continues to prevent and disrupt cyberattacks, we cannot win the fight against ransomware attacks alone. We urge all organizations to implement these recommendations to ensure stronger resiliency for their networks."
Read more about the updated #StopRansomware Guide.
May 19, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Judge Imposes Eight Consecutive Life Sentences Plus 260 Years in Prison for ISIS-Inspired 2017 Murder of Eight Victims and Attempted Murder of 18 Others in NYC Truck Attack
Sayfullo Saipov carried out a terrorist attack on Oct. 31, 2017, in the name of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), in which Saipov used a truck to murder eight victims and injure many more on a bike path in lower Manhattan.
Contract Killer Sentenced to Five Consecutive Life Sentences in Prison for Committing Six Murders and One Attempted Murder
Ernest Pressley was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences in connection with Pressley's role in murdering four victims in Philadelphia between 2017 and 2018, all in exchange for money.
Career Criminal Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Violent, Armed Robbery of Indianapolis Car Dealership
Jeffrey Fleshood was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted interference with commerce by robbery and felon in possession of a firearm as an armed career criminal.
Arizona Man Sentenced to 108 Months for Transporting Victim for Prostitution
Ashton Jordan was sentenced in federal court to 108 months in prison for transporting a woman from Nevada to Arizona to California for engage in prostitution.
St. Louis Man Sentenced to Over 28 Years in Prison for Carjacking, Crime Spree
Drew Clark was sentenced for a “rampage” that involved carjackings, burglaries, and a home invasion in May of 2021.
Los Angeles Harbor Area Gang Members and Associates Targeted in Federal Complaints Alleging Fentanyl and “Ghost Gun” Sales
Law enforcement arrested seven members and associates of Los Angeles Harbor area street gangs—including from the two largest gangs, Westside Wilmas and Eastside Wilmas—on federal charges alleging the trafficking of firearms and pound quantities of narcotics such as fentanyl.
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A wave of bicyclists in blue jerseys rode through Washington, D.C., on May 12 for the final stretch of the 2023 Police Unity Tour, a multi-day event that culminates each year at the National Law Enforcement Memorial during National Police Week.
The Police Unity Tour has a primary mission: to raise awareness of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Founded in 1997 by Patrick Montuore, a New Jersey police officer, the annual event has grown from an initial 18 riders to nearly 2,600 from the U.S. and abroad.
All riders are current or retired law enforcement officers—including some from the FBI—or family members of fallen officers. They meet at various locations across the eastern U.S. coast and ride together to Washington, D.C.
The FBI has released its annual report on the number of law enforcement officers killed in line-of-duty incidents during the previous year. In 2022, 118 officers died while on duty. 60 died as a result of felonious acts in 28 states and the District of Columbia. 58 died in accidents. For more details on the 2022 LEOKA report, visit fbi.gov/cde and click on "Law Enforcement Explorer."
The Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted (LEOKA) Data Collection reports on felonious deaths; accidental deaths; and assaults of city, college/university, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement officers who met certain criteria at the time of the incident.
The FBI has been publishing yearly statistics on officer line-of-duty deaths since 1937. A second report was added in 1960 to cover assaults on officers, and the two reports were combined into one publication in 1982. Through this report, the FBI's LEOKA Program aims to provide potentially lifesaving information to law enforcement agencies.
Listen to this episode of Inside the FBI for an in-depth look at LEOKA data collection.
May 12, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Leader of Sex Trafficking and Drug Conspiracy Pleads Guilty, Faces Up to Life in Prison
Lairon Graham pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute—and to distribute—400 grams or more of fentanyl, as well as sex trafficking by force or coercion.
Former Federal Agent Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Two Women and Preventing Them From Reporting Attacks
John Jacob Olivas, a former special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, was sentenced to life in federal prison for sexually assaulting two women and abusing his official position to prevent them from reporting his violent conduct.
Detroit Street Gang Leader Sent to Prison for 25 Years for Murdering Two People as Part of a Racketeering Conspiracy
A leader of a Detroit street gang, Edwin Mills, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murdering two people—one of them an innocent 13-year-old bystander—as part of a racketeering conspiracy.
Federal Jury Convicts Former El Paso Independent School District Employee on Kidnapping Charges
A federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Jeffrey Steven Clay on one count each of kidnapping and transportation for illegal sexual activity.
Alabama Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact with a Child
Whitehorse Ducharme was sentenced to life in federal prison for abusive sexual contact with a child under the age of 12.
Leader of Queens-Based “Wood City” Gang Convicted of Revenge Killing Over Stolen Necklace
Christopher Acevedo, the leader of “Wood City,” a violent criminal enterprise—which also used the names “Yellow Tape Boyz” and “YTB”—was found guilty of murder in-aid-of racketeering and causing death through the use of a firearm in connection with the August 2019 fatal shooting of a rival gang associate.
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Director Christopher Wray helped lay a wreath in the courtyard of FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on May 11, 2023, to honor the 92 Bureau employees who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1925.
Two names were recently added to the FBI's Wall of Honor: Supervisory Police Officer (Lieutenant) Yiu Tak "Louis" Tao and Supervisory Administrative Specialist Bryan A. Myers. Both died in 2022 from illnesses related to toxic air exposure during 9/11 recovery efforts.
The FBI remembers and grieves those we have lost.
May 5, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Former Alabama Deputy Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Woman in His Custody
Joshua Davidson, a former deputy sheriff with the Dallas County, Alabama, Sheriff’s Office, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman while he was on duty.
Everett, Massachusetts, Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking
A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment charging Trevor Jones with sex trafficking four female victims.
Bank Robber Sentenced to More Than Nine Years; Robbed Same Credit Union Twice
Akil Saeed Daniels was sentenced in federal court to 110 months in prison for robbing credit unions in Poway and Chula Vista, California, after he was released from a long stint in prison for robbing the same Chula Vista credit union more than a decade earlier.
Former Elementary School Teacher Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Children
Stefan Zappey has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing four of his former elementary school students while employed by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) federal school system located on a U.S. military installation near Stuttgart, Germany.
Final Defendant in Multi-State Dog Fighting, Drug Conspiracy Case Pleads Guilty
The thirteenth and final defendant involved in a multi-state dog fighting and drug distribution conspiracy based out of Georgia pleaded guilty to his crimes.
Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Authorities Announce the Formation of a Peoria, Illinois, Area Task Force to Fight Gun Crimes
Peoria Area Federal Firearms (PAFF) Task Force is a collaborative effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement designed to combat and prevent violent firearm crimes.
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April 28, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Jeffrey Dean Biddle Sentenced to Life in Prison
Jeffery Dean Biddle was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to production and attempted production of child pornography, receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography, and enticement and attempted enticement of a minor.
Armed Heroin Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
Giancarlo Fermin, for whom court records indicate multiple previous state court convictions for similar conduct, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for being an armed drug dealer, a felon in possession of firearms, and for trafficking heroin.
Braymer, Missouri, Man Sentenced to 32 Years for Cattle Fraud Scheme that Led to Murders
Garland Joseph Nelson was sentenced in federal court for a $215,000 cattle fraud scheme that he attempted to cover up by murdering two Wisconsin brothers, Nicholas and Justin Diemel.
Austin Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Tucker Smith was sentenced to five years in prison for having searched for, accessed, viewed, downloaded, possessed, stored, and distributed child sexual abuse material (CSAM) since approximately 2018.
Washington Man Charged with Three Counts of Assault on Flight to Anchorage, Alaska
A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment charging Adam David Seymour with three counts of assault in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
Springfield, Vermont, Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Robbing Two Banks and Three Convenience Stores
Samuel Colby was sentenced to serve seven years in prison after pleading guilty to having committed two bank robberies and the robberies of three convenience stores in January of 2022.
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April 21, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Missouri Man Sentenced for Hate Crime in Attempted Murder of Teen Because of His Sexual Orientation
Malachi Robinson was sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for committing a hate crime by shooting a local teenager eight times because of the victim’s sexual orientation.
California Man Sentenced for Threatening Merriam-Webster with Anti-LGBTQ Violence
Jeremy David Hanson was sentenced to about a year in prison for threatening to commit anti-LGBTQ violence against dictionary company Merriam-Webster Inc. and others.
Bank Robber Gets 50 Years in Prison for Murdering Security Guard
Jaylan Quinn was sentenced for murdering a security guard during a bank robbery in East St. Louis in August 2021.
South Los Angeles Man Found Guilty of Knowingly Recruiting Teenage Girls for Commercial Sex Work and Trafficking an Adult via Threats
Donavin Dwayne Bradford was found guilty of nine felonies for recruiting and enticing teenage girls for whom he acted as a “pimp.”
Man Convicted of Child Abuse Resulting in Death and Voluntary Manslaughter
A federal jury convicted Devin Warren Sizemore for the death of his 21-month-old daughter in Indian Country.
Former Alabama Correctional Sergeant Found Guilty of Civil Rights Violations and Obstruction for Assaulting Three Incarcerated People with a Riot-Baton and Falsifying a Report
In October 2020, Lorenzo Mills subjected three incarcerated persons to cruel and unusual punishment by striking them with a wooden riot-baton.
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Inside the FBI Podcast: The China Threat
April 20, 2023
Through tactics like systematic theft of intellectual property, transnational repression, and brazen cyber intrusions—just to name a few—the Chinese government is seeking to have great power and influence on the world stage.
And no one is immune from these threats: from businesses to academic institutions, to lawmakers or the general public.
Listen to the latest episode of Inside the FBI as we discuss some recent criminal charges that demonstrate the lengths the Chinese government will go to to threaten the economic well-being, national security, and democratic values of the United States.
April 14, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
63 Individuals Charged with Drug Trafficking in the Municipality of San Germán, Puerto Rico
The indictment alleges that from 2015 through April 3, 2023, the defendants were members of a drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin, cocaine base (commonly known as crack), cocaine, marijuana, fentanyl, and other drugs in San Germán, Puerto Rico, and areas nearby for significant financial gain and profit.
Seven Arrested for Stealing Catalytic Converters from Over 470 Vehicles and Targeting ATMs and Jewelry Stores
Sophisticated Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Organization Dismantled
A two-year investigation by the FBI and DEA has resulted in the indictment of 12 people, the takedown of a transnational criminal organization that allegedly laundered at least $16.5 million for the Sinaloa cartel, and the rescue of two victims of an extortion plot.
Detroit Street Gang Leader Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Following Convictions at Trial for Racketeering and Murder
Duane Peterson was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, racketeering, narcotics trafficking, and other gang-related crimes.
Texas Man Sentenced for Threatening Jewish Organization
Anthony Joseph Hammer pleaded guilty to interstate communication of a threat and was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison.
Urologist Charged with Sexually Abusing Patients
Darius A. Paduch, a New York-area urologist, was arrested for multiple sexual abuse charges.
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Now you can access the FBI's National Stolen Art File (NSAF)—a database of stolen pieces of art and culturally significant property—in the palm of your hand using our newest app.
While the National Stolen Art File app was primarily created with law enforcement and art-industry partners in mind, anyone can use it to verify that art or antiquities they own or are looking to buy aren't actually stolen property.
Download the app for free on the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
April 7, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
High-Ranking Member of the Sinaloa Cartel Extradited from Mexico to the United States to Face International Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges
Jorge Ivan Gastelum Avila of the Sinaloa Cartel made his initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Virginia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking
Michael Jabaar Wilkins was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a federal sex trafficking conviction stemming from his sexual exploitation of three women.
MS-13 Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Kidnapping and Murder
Israel Alberto Rivas Gomez, a member of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), was sentenced for kidnapping and murder in aid of racketeering.
Leader of Armed Robbery Crew Targeting Pharmacies Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
Jordan Velez was sentenced to prison for his organizing role in the armed robberies of 10 pharmacies.
Baltimore Eight Tray Gangster Crips Member Sentenced to Almost 20 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering and Drug Conspiracy Charges
Devon Powell was sentence to 235 months in federal prison for racketeering and drug conspiracy charges related to his activities as a member of the Eight Tray Gangster (ETG) Crips gang in Baltimore.
Former Clarksville School Nurse Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography Crimes
Leon B. Hensley, a former Clarksville, Tennessee, school nurse, was sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison on child pornography charges.
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Imagine being immersed underwater. The water is thick and muddy. Your suit is keeping you dry, but the frigid temperatures are making your fingers numb. All you can see is darkness.
This is a real-life scenario for divers who are part of the FBI’s Underwater Search and Evidence Response Team (USERT). They must conduct underwater searches in all kinds of conditions, often regardless of visibility, temperature, and pollution. Proper diving gear and attire, as well as collaboration with other teams, are key for diver safety, and underwater search tools and evidence collection protocol help ensure successful search and recovery operations.
March 31, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing task forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
FBI Pittsburgh Executes Over 50 Search Warrants, Arrests in Historic Counternarcotics Operation
The FBI Pittsburgh Field Office's Charleston Resident Agency—with support from the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, the West Virginia State Police, and other partners—recently executed over 50 search warrants as part of an investigation that disrupted a major drug trafficking organization (DTO).
Former South Bay Resident Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Enticing Vulnerable Girls to Engage in Masochistic Abuse Online
Matthew Christian Locher was sentenced to federal prison for targeting girls on the internet and enticing them to engage in masochistic abuse for his sexual gratification.
Twenty-Two Individuals Charged with Drug Trafficking in the Municipalities of Sabana Grande, San Germán, Lajas, and Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a six-count indictment charging 22 individuals with drug trafficking.
Bank Robbery and 45-Minute Crime Spree Gets Texas Man Significant Federal Prison Time
Anthony Dwayne Carrington has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for robbing a bank in Corpus Christi, Texas, and brandishing a firearm during the robbery.
Drug Ring Tied to Aryan Prison Gang Indicted with 24 Federal Arrests
A grand jury indicted 27 people for drug trafficking, and many of those in the indictment are tied to the Aryan Family, a white supremacist prison gang.
Repeat Offender Heads Back to Prison for Distributing, Receiving, and Possessing Child Pornography
Colt Jacoby Barnett was sentenced to over 17 years in prison for the distribution, receipt, and possession of child pornography, as well as destruction of evidence.
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FBI Takes 30x30 Pledge to Recruit More Women Agents, Police
March 29, 2023
The FBI has joined a push to recruit more female sworn law enforcement officers and to empower them professionally.
In its commitment to the 30x30 Initiative, the FBI and other participating law enforcement agencies have pledged to:
“The FBI is committed to ensuring our work environment supports the recruitment, development, and advancement of our female sworn officers,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “This important commitment reflects our continued dedication to bringing more women into our special agent cadre, FBI police, and the FBI’s leadership ranks. We are honored to join more than 260 of our policing partners in making this commitment.”
The Bureau hopes that its 30x30 pledge will encourage women to envision a future for themselves at the FBI. "I think representation matters," said Scott McMillion, the FBI's Chief Diversity Officer, "and when people see representation at all levels—to include women—that encourages them to consider the FBI as an employer of choice and a place to serve their community."
March 24, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Jury Finds Defendant Guilty in Staged Armored Truck Robbery of $1.9 Million
Terry Tyrone Pollard was convicted following a jury trial in federal court for conspiracy to commit bank larceny and bank larceny.
Former Bureau of Prisons Corrections Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Assaulting Inmate in Los Angeles Jail
Jose Viera sexually assaulted a woman in custody at Metropolitan Detention Center-Los Angeles while on assignment to supervise incarcerated women who were quarantined due to COVID-19 exposure and infection.
Leaders of North Carolina Drug-Trafficking Organization Convicted of Murder-for-Hire in Norfolk
A federal jury convicted four Greensboro men for their role in a murder-for-hire that resulted in the death of 59-year-old Norfolk resident, Lillian Bond, on April 19, 2016.
Spouse and Cousin of Drug Trafficking Ringleader Sentenced to Significant Prison Terms for Their Roles in Drug Distribution Conspiracy
Yvette Olguin played a key role as a money launderer, while Jose Arrondondo-Valdez distributed drugs and collected payments—sometimes by force.
Former Middle School Paraprofessional Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Sextortion Scheme
Glen Robert Anderson targeted minors through social media and an online gaming forum.
Jury Convicts Lakewood Felon of Bank Robbery, Weapons Violations
James David Trujillo Jr. was found guilty of bank robbery, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and brandishing a weapon during a federal crime of violence.
FBI Violent Crime, Transnational Organized Crime Operations Yield Multiple Arrests, Drug Seizures
During the week of March 20, the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division oversaw three large operations across the nation that resulted in a total of 44 federal arrests and 25 state arrests.
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What does it take to join the FBI’s Underwater Search and Evidence Response Team (USERT)?
It’s certainly no easy feat—in addition to already being a special agent, USERT hopefuls must be certified divers and have exceptional physical and mental stamina. They must try out for the team and then complete rigorous basic training before embarking on a case.
Supervisory Special Agent Brian Hudson, USERT Program Manager, explained what else it takes to qualify: "The main requirement is that you have a certification from an accredited diving organization. ... As long as you’re a certified diver and have completed at least 10 dives, then you can try out for the team."
Tryouts consist of a swim test and an underwater skills assessment. "You’ll go down in the water and demonstrate various skills, such as removing your mask and putting it back on, taking gear off underwater and putting it back on, as well as performing emergency procedures in recreational diving," said Hudson.
Candidates must also complete an underwater obstacle course and other tasks—all while wearing a blacked-out mask that simulates a real-life scenario where there’s often no visibility—and participate in a panel interview with current USERT divers.
Violent Crime Case Round-Up
March 17, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Six Houston Gang Members Indicted for Using a Firearm in Racketeering Murder of Innocent Bystander
The six defendants are alleged members of the 100% Third Ward (103) Gang that operates in and around the Third Ward area of Houston. If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum penalty of life in prison or death.
Resident Doctor Arrested for Possessing Images and Videos of Child Pornography
Bradford Ferrick was charged with one count of possession of child pornography and faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
Former Kentucky Federal Prison Lieutenant Convicted of Covering up the Assaults of Two Federal Inmates by Corrections Officers
Former Bureau of Prisons Lieutenant Kevin Pearce was convicted on two counts of obstruction for writing false reports about the assaults of two federal inmates by corrections officers under Pearce’s command. The maximum penalties for false report offenses are 20 years of imprisonment.
Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Kidnapping and Carjacking in Alabama’s Wiregrass Region
Fort Wayne Pimp Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Minor at Indianapolis-Area Hotels
Damion Alexander took sexually explicit photos and videos of the minor victim and the adult and used them for online commercial sex advertisements.
FBI, Sacramento Police Department Investigating Theft of Aircraft at Sacramento Executive Airport
Law enforcement is investigating reports of helicopters being broken into, including one that appeared to have been operated and resulted in a collision.
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March 10, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Former Benton County, Tennessee, Coach and Youth Pastor Sentenced to 45 Years for Exploiting Children
Joshua Henley was sentenced to federal prison for producing sexually explicit images of a minor, transporting and possessing child exploitation material, and transporting a minor interstate with the intent to engage in sexual activity.
Man Arrested for Attempting to Open Emergency Exit Door Aboard Flight to Boston
Francisco Severo Torres was arrested and charged for allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit door while aboard a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston and then allegedly attempting to stab a flight attendant in the neck.
South Sioux City, Nebraska, Man Convicted of Two Kidnappings
Arjune Ahmed kidnapped and sexually assaulted two women, facing a possible maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Defendant Sentenced to 17 Years for Murder-for-Hire Scheme and Related Shooting in Poughkeepsie, New York
Justtin Kenyotta Haywood, having been offered $5,000 to kill another individual, wrongly identified, pursued, and shot at a 17-year-old boy who was playing basketball with friends in a park.
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including a Murder in Maryland
Jose Domingo Ordonez-Zometa and his co-defendants participated in MS-13 criminal enterprise by engaging in acts of violence, including murder, the destruction of evidence, and witness tampering, among other crimes.
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The FBI this week returned an artifact to the government of Iraq that is believed to have been stolen during the pillaging of the Iraq Museum in Baghdad in 2003. The piece is believed to be the first relic looted from the Iraq Museum in Baghdad to be found in a United States museum collection.
The item, “Furniture Fitting with Sphinx Trampling a Youth,” dates back about 2,700 years, according to archaeologists. The ivory figure, which stands only 2 1/4 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide, is adorned with pigment and gold leaf. It was on exhibit at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University in Atlanta until special agents in the FBI’s Boston and Atlanta field offices determined the artifact was, in fact, the property of Iraq.
“We are glad our agents could return a small part of history back to where it belongs in Iraq,” said Keri Farley, special agent in charge of FBI Atlanta.
March 3, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Prolific Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled
Fifty-seven defendants have been charged in two separate with violating federal narcotics and firearms laws.
Reality Show Star Sentenced to Life in Prison for Arranging Nephew’s Murder
James Timothy Norman was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud in the fatal shooting of Andre Montgomery Jr. in 2016.
Man Convicted of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on Fort Polk Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison
Bobby Joe Mincey was sentenced for sexual abuse of his stepdaughters.
West Des Moines Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation Crimes
Jonathan Francis Seidel of West Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced for multiple child exploitation offenses.
Peoria Man Sentenced to Almost 22 Years in Prison for Armed Bank Robbery
Dante Latice Williams from Peoria, Illinois, originally pled guilty in November 2021, but his sentencing was delayed by a series of unsuccessful motions.
Kansas City Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robberies of Local Businesses
Joe Lee Nichols was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to commit nine armed robberies of local businesses in the summer of 2018, as well as an armed robbery in which a convenience store employee was beaten and then fatally shot.
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February 24, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Multi-Agency Press Conference Addressing School Threats in the El Paso, Texas Area
To address the alarming surge in social media threats directed towards El Paso schools, law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies came together to show that the safety of El Paso’s children is paramount, and threats directed at El Paso schools will not be tolerated.
Federal Prosecutors File Hate Crime Charges Against Man Who Allegedly Shot and Wounded Two Victims Leaving Synagogues
Jaime Tran allegedly targeted the two victims because they were Jewish, or he believed them to be Jewish.
Maryland Man Sentenced for "DMV Board" Dogfighting Conspiracy
Charles Edward Williams, III, was sentenced to two years in prison for conspiring to engage in dogfighting.
Louisville, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for Producing and Distributing Child Pornography
Patrick Appleton used a social media application to communicate with a 15-year-old girl for the purposes of engaging in sexual contact.
Three Miami Men Sentenced to Life for Pawn Shop Robberies and Murders
Jonathan Cruz, Eric Ortiz Melendez, and Jorge Aponte Figueroa were sentenced to life in federal prison for their participation in violent robberies and murders following two federal trials.
Washington Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2019 Murder of Alillia Minthorn
Jordan Everett Stevens was found guilty of one count of first-degree murder and one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
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February 17, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Documented Gang Member Sent to Prison for Sex Trafficking
Aryion Dupree Jackson pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor and conspiracy to traffic an adult female by force, fraud, or coercion, and was sentenced to 27 years of imprisonment.
Kickapoo Man to Serve 20 Years in Federal Prison for Severely Injuring Infant
Connor Flores Jimenez of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Reservation near Eagle Pass severely injured his 2-month-old baby in April 2019.
Renton, Washington Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Huge Stash of Guns and Drugs
David Christopher Pitts was arrested in December 2021 following an undercover investigation of his drug trafficking activities.
Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing Five Minor Victims and Recording the Sexual Abuse Over 13 Years
From 2007 to 2020, Garnell Eugene Graves sexually abused five minors between the ages of 6 and 13 years old.
Former Memphis, Tennessee, Police Officer Pleads Guilty to a Civil Rights Violation for Assaulting a Man in his Custody
While on duty, Memphis police officer Armando Bustamante struck a man in the head using his service weapon and his hands without legal justification, causing bodily injury.
Three San Diego Residents Sentenced for Conspiring to Kidnap a Former Business Associate with Intent to Intimidate or Murder
Salam Razuki, Sylvia Gonzales, and Elizabeth Juarez were sentenced in federal court for conspiring to have a former business associate kidnapped.
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February 10, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to 90 Federal Hate Crimes and Firearms Violations for August 2019 Mass Shooting at Walmart in El Paso, Texas
Patrick Wood Crusius admitted to targeting perceived Hispanic immigrants, killing 23 people and injuring 22 others.
International Law Enforcement Agencies Issue Joint Warning about Global Financial Sextortion Crisis
The FBI and international law enforcement partners have seen an explosion in incidents of minor boys around the world being coerced into sending explicit images online and extorted for money—a crime called financial sextortion.
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison After Killing One Victim and Injuring Another During Armed Robbery Spree
Angel Montano and co-conspirators committed four armed robberies in the Indianapolis, Indiana, area, one of which resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man.
Haines Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Minors
Christopher Panagiotou-Scigliano groomed and sexually exploited minors by taking numerous sexually explicit images and videos of them.
Serial Rapist Convicted by Jury for 2010 Home Invasion Sexual Assault of Woman in Northwest Washington, D.C.
Ronald P. Berton, Jr. was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 30-year-old woman.
Two Defendants Sentenced to 202 Years' and 40 Years' Imprisonment, Respectively, for their Participation in the Murder and Extortion of Queens Business Owner
Ppassim Elder and Wilbert Bryant participated in an extortion scheme during which one victim was pistol-whipped and another victim was fatally shot in the face.
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Beware Romance Scams
February 8, 2023
In a romance scam, a criminal uses a fake online identity to build a relationship with you, whether it's over social media or on a dating site or app. They'll use information you've posted publicly online to connect with you, and they'll seem genuine, caring, and believable as they pull you into their fraud.
And when these scammers inevitably ask for money, it’s not always cash they're after. They may ask for a gift card or cryptocurrency.
Always remember: If it seems too good to be true—and if they seem to perfect to be real—take it slow. Stop and ask questions. And don't send money to someone you’ve never met.
You can report online fraud to the FBI at ic3.gov.
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February 7, 2023
On this Safer Internet Day, the FBI and our international law enforcement partners are issuing a joint warning about a global financial sextortion crisis. Our agencies have seen an explosion in incidents of minor boys around the world being coerced into sending explicit images online and extorted for money—a crime called financial sextortion.
We're also sharing a number of resources to help keep you, your family, and your friends safe online—today and every day.
You can also learn more about keeping kids safe online from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
If you think you’ve been the victim of or have information about a crime, report it to the FBI.
Violent Crime Case Round-Up
February 3, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Passaic County Man Arrested for Attempt to Firebomb Synagogue
Nicholas Malindretos of Clifton, New Jersey, is charged with one count of attempted use of fire to damage and destroy a building used in interstate commerce.
Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for a 2017 Claremore Murder
Michael Eugene Spears was sentenced in federal court for killing a man with a machete in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Leader of Brooklyn-Based Elite Assassin Millas Gang Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Firearms Offense
A federal jury convicted Quandel Smothers on charges of racketeering conspiracy and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime in connection with his leadership of the East New York-based Elite Assassin Millas (E.A.M.), a set of the Bloods street gang.
Domestic Abuser Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
Carlton Chaney Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana, had been prohibited from possessing a firearm due to his previous felony convictions, including a federal conviction for commercial robbery, and state convictions for battery with a deadly weapon, illegal gun possession, and resisting law enforcement.
Pediatric Surgeon Sentenced to Prison for Possession, Distribution of Child Pornography
Guy Rosenschein of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was sentenced to over 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.
Queens Man Charged with Child Exploitation, Enticement of Minors and Firearm Possession as a Felon
Angel Almeida faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years’ imprisonment and up to life in prison.
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Tips from the public have helped the FBI bring criminals to justice, find missing persons, and give closure to victims.
But what if you have information that could help the Bureau solve—or prevent—a crime?
Listen to our latest episode of the Inside the FBI podcast to learn how to submit a tip to the Bureau. We’ll also share what kinds of things you should—and shouldn’t—report to the Bureau and what happens once you do contact us.
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January 27, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Louisiana Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Kidnapping and Attempting to Murder a Gay Man as Part of Hate Crime Scheme Targeting Users of a Dating App for Gay Men
Chance Seneca intentionally targeted the victim and other gay men because of their gender and sexual orientation.
Houston Man Gets 30 Years for Multiple Charges Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Andrew Jeffrey Swope produced a total of 311 images and 48 videos of two minor victims. He also possessed 4,625 images and 1,533 videos of child pornography.
Tallahassee Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison in Murder-for-Hire Plot
Gretchen Buselli communicated with an acquaintance via U.S. mail, telephone calls, text, and an encrypted mobile application to solicit the murder of her estranged husband. The acquaintance reported Buselli’s request to law enforcement, who engaged an undercover agent to further the investigation.
Organizer of Armed Jewelry Store Robbery Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
Trenelle Cannon, a member of the O’Farrell Park Criminal Street Gang, admitted that he and other individuals agreed to rob the Alpha and Omega Jewelry Store in National City, California, at gunpoint.
Texas Man Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of 15-Year-Old Girl Who Later Committed Suicide
Amari Mychael Singh was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the production of child pornography.
Former Spokane Doctor Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison After Paying Dark Web Hitmen $60,000 in Bitcoin to Kidnap Estranged Wife and Assault Former Colleague
Ronald Craig Ilg, former neonatologist in Spokane, Washington, transmitted dozens of messages in early 2021 through the dark web as part of a plot to injure a former professional colleague and to have his estranged wife kidnapped.
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Yesterday, the Justice Department and FBI announced the disruption of the Hive ransomware group, which targeted more than 1,500 victims around the world, including hospitals, school districts, financial firms, and critical infrastructure. The FBI coordinated with our global partners and prevented more than $130 million in ransom payments.
"Hive hurt thousands of victims across the country and around the world,” said FBI Director Wray in his remarks, “until the FBI and our partners disrupted them, helping their victims decrypt their networks without Hive catching on, and then today dismantling Hive’s front- and back-end infrastructure in the U.S. and abroad."
He also reminded businesses large and small to "reach out to your local FBI field office today and introduce yourselves, so you know who to call if you become the victim of a cyberattack. We’re ready to help you build a crisis response plan, so when an intruder does come knocking, you’ll be prepared."
January 20, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
FBI Offering $25,000 Rewards for Information in Series of Attacks Against Reproductive Health Service Facilities
The FBI is seeking the public’s help to identify the individual(s) responsible for a series of attacks and threats targeting reproductive health service facilities across the country.
Mother of Teen Sextortion Victim and FBI Warn of Trending Crime in New PSA
The PSA urges parents to be vigilant of their children’s activities online as sextortion among young children, primarily boys, increases across the country.
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison After Being Convicted of Racketeering, Including Murders, and Federal Drug Charges
Brayan Contreras-Avalos of Langley Park, Maryland, and his co-defendants participated in at least three murders and extorted local businesses by charging them “rent” for operating in MS-13 “territory.”
Four Memphis Carjackers Who Shot Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced
The FBI was part of an investigation that led to federal prison sentences for Julius Armstrong, Adairius Armstrong, Barium Martin, and Malik McCoy, after being convicted of carjacking, assaulting a federal officer, and using a weapon during those crimes.
Omak Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Shooting on the Colville Indian Reservation
Chance The Wind Smith, of Omak, Washington, was sentenced in federal prison for a violent shooting, pleading guilty to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon in Indian Country and theft in Indian Country.
FBI Washington Field Office, Partners Announce $10,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Suspect in Unsolved Murders
The FBI and its partners believe the public has critical information that could help catch the individual(s) responsible for heinous murders.
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January 13, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Massive Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Largest-Ever Indictment in Southern District of Georgia
An Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces investigation, led by the FBI in partnership with law enforcement, has resulted in charges against 76 defendants allegedly involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Indictment Charges Eight Members of Alleged D.C. Drug Gang with Conspiracy
The FBI took part in an investigation that led to gang members’ arrests for allegedly peddling cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and phencyclidine (PCP).
U.S. Attorney Announces Federal Charges Against Man Who Carried Out Machete Attack in Times Square on New Year’s Eve
The investigative efforts of the FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force led to Trevor Thomas Bickford being charged with federal crimes in connection with his efforts to wage jihad by killing U.S. government officials and his knife attack on three New York Police Department officers in Times Square on New Year’s Eve.
69 Universal Aryan Brotherhood Gang Members and Associates Convicted During Multiyear Investigation into Their Drug Trafficking of Methamphetamine
The FBI participated in a multiyear investigation into a prison-based drug trafficking organization that resulted in 69 defendants being convicted across multiple state and federal cases.
Kentucky Man Gets 15 Years for Attempted Sex Crimes with a Minor
Justin A. Wadsworth was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to traveling to Illinois to engage in sexual activity with a minor in May 2020.
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January 6, 2023
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
FBI Washington Field Office Marks Second Anniversary of January 6 Violence at the U.S. Capitol
The FBI, working in partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and law enforcement partners across the nation, remains committed to identifying, investigating, and prosecuting those responsible for the attack.
FBI, ATF, and Metropolitan Police Department Raise Reward for Information About Capitol Hill Pipe Bomber to $500,000
The reward is for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who placed pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., in January 2021.
Frank James Pleads Guilty to Mass Shooting on New York City Subway
The FBI investigated this case where Frank James pleaded guilty to 10 counts of committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation vehicle—one count for each gunshot victim—and one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of his attack.
Former Coach from Pecos, New Mexico, Pleads Guilty to Coercion and Enticement of Minors
As the result of an FBI investigation, Joshua Rico pleaded guilty to five counts of coercion and enticement of minors.
Owner of Farm Labor Company Sentenced to More Than Nine Years in Prison for Leading a Multi-State Conspiracy Involving Forced Labor of Mexican Farm Workers
Bladimir Moreno was sentenced for leading a federal racketeering and forced labor conspiracy that victimized Mexican H-2A agricultural workers in the United States between 2015 and 2017. The Palm Beach County Human Trafficking Task Force, which includes the FBI and multiple partners, investigated the case.
Three Individuals Charged in Relation to Murder of Postal Employee
The FBI took part in an investigation that resulted in a federal criminal complaint, charging three individuals—Kevin McCaa, Charles Ducksworth Jr., and Shanelle McCoy—with offenses related to the killing of an on-duty United States Postal Service letter carrier on December 9, 2022.
Fall River Man Indicted for Four Bank Robberies
The FBI supported an investigation that led to the indictment of William Sequeira by a federal grand jury for allegedly robbing four separate banks in Massachusetts within a five-day period and attempting to rob of a fifth bank.
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Each January, the FBI joins our U.S. government partners in marking National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. But our work to combat human trafficking happens year-round.
Human trafficking is the illegal exploitation of a person. Anyone can be a victim, and it can occur in any U.S. community—cities, suburbs, and even rural areas. The FBI takes a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach when investigating these cases.
You can visit our human trafficking landing page to learn more how we pursue these cases and how our agents' collaboration with our federal, state, local, and tribal partners helps us identify victims and investigate traffickers. You can also explore the resources below to learn more about our efforts to combat this crime and provide assistance to survivors once they've been identified.
Report Trafficking and Get Help
If you’re a human trafficking victim or have information about a potential trafficking situation, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.
If you believe a child is involved in a trafficking situation, submit a tip through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline or call 1-800-THE-LOST. FBI personnel assigned to NCMEC review information that is provided to the CyberTipline.
On a new episode of the Inside the FBI podcast, we separate myth from reality about how the Bureau uses science to process crime scenes.
Tune in to hear members of the FBI's Evidence Response Team set the record straight about what your favorite crime show likely got wrong—and to learn what it’s really like when they use science to process crime scenes.
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December 23, 2022
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
FBI and Partners Issue National Public Safety Alert on Financial Sextortion Schemes
The FBI, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), have issued a national public safety alert regarding an explosion in incidents of children and teens being coerced into sending explicit images online and extorted for money—a crime known as financial sextortion.
Eastern District of Virginia Forfeits More Than 164 Illegal Firearms and Prosecutes 250 Illegal Firearms Offenders in 2022
Over the course of the past year, the efforts of the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), in cooperation with the FBI and other federal and local law enforcement agencies, have resulted in the forfeiture of at least 164 illegally owned, possessed, used, or obtained firearms.
Kansas National Guard Soldier Sentenced to 16 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
The FBI investigation this case that led to Christian Sinclair being sentenced to 16 years in federal prison without parole for sexual exploitation of a child.
Six Alleged Baltimore BGF Gang Members and Associates Indicted for a Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charge, Including Murder, Murder-for-Hire, Drug Trafficking, Armed Robbery, and Witness Tampering
The FBI investigated a case that resulted in a federal grand jury charging six Baltimore men for conspiring to participate in a violent racketeering enterprise known as the Black Guerilla Family (BGF) gang, also known as Jamaa.
Canyon Lake Man Sentenced to 30 Years on Child Pornography Charges
As the result of an FBI investigation, Seth Perricone was sentenced to 360 months in prison and lifetime supervised release for distribution and receipt of child pornography.
Federal Jury Finds Two Men Guilty of Charges Related to Robbery and Murder of Stamford Jeweler
The FBI investigated this case where Thomas Liberatore and Paul Prosano (aka Tony Pro) were found guilty of federal offenses in connection with the March 2020 robbery of Marco Jewelers.
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December 19, 2022
Every year, thousands of buyers and sellers become victims of various holiday scams. Criminals can steal your money, your personal information—and your festive mood.
The FBI has a number of resources to help you protect yourself and your wallet.
What should you do if you’ve been scammed?
And remember: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
December 9, 2022
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
Former Gainesville Preschool Teacher Sentenced to 120 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography
The FBI investigated this case that resulted in the sentencing of Trevor Alec Hruby, who pleaded guilty to four counts of production of child pornography.
14 Gang Members and Associates from the Double Nine Grim Reapers Charged with Racketeering, Narcotics, and Firearms Offenses
Co-founders of the Double Nine Grim Reapers Gang were among those charged as the result of this investigation assisted by the FBI.
Snohomish County Man Who Had Arsenal of Guns and Explosives and an Underground Bunker Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison
The FBI investigated this case that resulted in the sentencing of James Wesley Bowden to more than three years in prison.
Greenwood Man and Greenville Woman Indicted on 10 Counts of Sex Trafficking, Conspiracy, and Witness Tampering
The FBI investigated Eric Rashun Jones (aka “E Dolla,” aka “E”), who allegedly recruited vulnerable women and obtained commercial sex from victims for his financial benefit by means of physical and sexual violence, by manipulating victims’ drug withdrawal symptoms, and by threats and fraud.
North Carolina Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years for Gunpoint Robbery of Puppies from Lancaster County Breeder
The FBI investigated this case that resulted in the sentencing of Christopher Lamont Stimpson Jr.
Two Men Charged with Violent Armed Robbery of Bank on Martha’s Vineyard
The FBI investigated a case where Miquel Antonio Jones and Omar Odion Johnson were charged with one count each of armed bank robbery.
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With more than 50 agencies in attendance, an FBI National Academy class helped 11-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel of Pearland, Texas, get closer to his goal of being sworn in by 758 law enforcement agencies.
December 2, 2022
The FBI plays a key role in combating violent crime across our country—and in some cases, abroad—through our investigative work targeting gangs and criminal organizations, violent crimes against children, Indian Country crime, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, bank robbery, and jewelry and gem theft.
FBI investigators usually work in partnership with other law enforcement groups, often establishing tasks forces to concentrate resources and efforts. This round-up is only a partial list of recent FBI violent crime stories—for a full list, read more FBI Violent Crime news and press releases.
FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs Sign Agreement to Improve Law Enforcement in Indian Country
During remarks at the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 1, the FBI and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) signed an agreement to establish guidelines to provide for the effective and efficient administration of criminal investigations in Indian Country.
FBI Atlanta Confirms Partial Remains of Quinton Simon Recovered
The FBI Laboratory Division has confirmed through DNA analysis the bones found in the Superior Landfill are those of missing 20-month-old Quinton Simon.
Man Sentenced for Delaware County Murder and Assault
The FBI investigated a case of a man shooting and killing his mother and wounding a second family member.
Holland Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography
The FBI investigated this case that resulted in the sentencing of Jonathon Thomas Burgett.
Burgett was caught taking photographs through an adult female’s window in Allegan County.
10 Associated with Nuestra Familia Plead Guilty to Drug Trafficking Offenses in Kings and Tulare Counties
An investigation with assistance from the FBI uncovered that the Nuestra Familia was responsible for large-scale trafficking of methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as various firearm offenses and other violent crimes.
Mogadore Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening to Retaliate Against Witness
Andrew F. Dodson was sentenced to more than four years in prison as a result of an FBI investigation.
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On a new episode of the Inside the FBI podcast, we dissect tech support scams.
In these situations, criminals impersonate information technology professionals in order to persuade unsuspecting victims into sending them money or granting them remote access to their computers. By doing so, however, victims can literally open the door to criminals stealing their personal and financial data.
Tune in now to learn how these scams work, how the Bureau collaborates with law enforcement partners across the globe to disrupt these criminal efforts and bring their perpetrators to justice, how you can keep yourself safe from this risk, and how you can report suspected tech scams to the FBI.
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The basement location where pill presses were churning out thousands of fake pills had to be sealed off and processed by the DEA's Clandestine Laboratory Team. Even trace amounts of fentanyl can be dangerous.
The user will think they’re taking a Percocet or Adderall that they purchased from a social media contact or a local dealer—or maybe it was something handed to them by a friend.
But the pill they’re taking is far more likely manufactured in a location like the one agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and FBI recently uncovered in an Inglewood, California, basement.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, along with the federal and local law enforcement agencies, announced charges against the primary suspect in this case at a press conference today. Prosecutors expect to announce charges against additional subjects in the coming weeks and months.
Nathan Cocklin, the head of the FBI Hi-Tech Organized Crime Unit and the Bureau's JCODE team lead, believes this to be the largest seizure of drugs from an online drug marketplace in the five-year history of the JCODE program by far.
DOJ Announces Charges Related to Malign Activity from Chinese Government Agents
October 24, 2022
The Department of Justice today announced a number of actions against people associated with the Chinese government who are accused of violating U.S. law.
Those charged include:
The FBI supported the investigations into all three cases as part of its counterintelligence work.
At the press conference, FBI Director Christopher Wray noted that although the three cases may appear unrelated, each shows that the Chinese government is willing to run over international laws as they seek to assert their authoritarian views. “In all three of these cases, and in thousands of others, we’ve found the Chinese government threatening established democratic norms and the rule of law as they work to undermine U.S. economic security and fundamental human rights–including those of Americans,” Wray said.
See more about how the FBI is working to protect fundamental freedoms from Chinese government attacks.
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The FBI is committed to ensuring a safe election in 2022 by investigating threats against election workers and cyber threats against campaigns or elections, FBI officials told law enforcement partners Wednesday in a conference call.
Protecting election workers from threats or intimidation is a necessary part of safeguarding the election, an FBI official said. The FBI never investigates First Amendment-protected speech, but it does investigate threats of violence.
The FBI has taken a number of steps to prepare for a safe election in 2022:
Additionally, an FBI Cyber official told the law enforcement leaders the FBI is closely monitoring any cyber threats against election or campaign infrastructure.
The FBI encouraged local governments to maintain strong cyber hygiene on their networks going into the election, including strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and patching for vulnerabilities.
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Learn how the FBI’s Underwater Post-Blast Investigation course prepares the nation's public safety bomb tech divers to counter threats in their home harbors and waterways.
Special Agents Laura Schwartzenberger and Daniel Alfin were killed in the line of duty on February 2, 2021, while executing a federal court-ordered search warrant in Sunrise, Florida. They were honored in memorial services on February 6 and 7 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
The FBI’s mobile applications—which are free and available on Apple and Android devices—centralize important information in user-friendly interfaces that are fast and easy to use.
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El FBI es una organización de seguridad nacional que responde a amenazas y que es regida por la recopilación e interpretación de información. Su misión es proteger y defender a los Estados Unidos contra amenazas terroristas y de inteligencia extranjera, defender y hacer cumplir las leyes del código penal de los Estados Unidos, y proporcionar liderazgo y servicios de justicia penal a agencias federales, estatales, municipales e internacionales, así como otros socios.
El FBI es una agencia federal de investigación e inteligencia con jurisdicción sobre una gran variedad de delitos federales, incluyendo asuntos de seguridad nacional como terrorismo y espionaje, secuestro o extravío de menores, crimen organizado, corrupción pública, y delitos cibernéticos/informáticos.
October 8, 2020
En Los Estados Unidos las elecciones justas forman la base de nuestra democracia, y el FBI está comprometido a proteger el derecho a votar para todos los estadounidenses.
January 21, 2020
Esta Semana en el FBI: Ley de Protección de las Víctimas de la Trata de Personas
En el transcurso del año, el FBI capacitará a sus compañeros en agencias nacionales e internacionales del orden público sobre indicadores de la trata de personas- que marca el 20o aniversario de la Ley de Protección de las Víctimas de la Trata de Personas.
January 16, 2020
Se Busca por el FBI: Jose Arturo Navarrete, Jr.
Se ofrece una recompensa de hasta $5,000 por información que resulte en el arresto de un hombre de 24 años de edad por presunta agresión sexual contra una niña.
January 9, 2020
Esta Semana en el FBI: Robo de Identidad Sintética
El FBI dice que en los Estados Unidos el crimen financiero de más rápido crecimiento tiene como víctimas a algunos de los ciudadanos más vulnerables de la sociedad: los niños y los ancianos.
December 31, 2019
Esta Semana en el FBI: Recomendaciones para Evitar el Skimming de Tarjetas de Crédito
Solo tiene que introducir su tarjeta de crédito o débito en un lector electrónico para que su información personal identificable termine en la internet profunda o dark web.
December 18, 2019
La campaña de Ponle Paro a la Sextorsión trata de informar a los estudiantes de este crimen para que ellos puedan evitar cualquier comportamiento que los ponga en peligro mientras están en línea y que sepan cómo pedir ayuda en caso de ser víctimas.
December 17, 2019
Esta Semana en el FBI: Las Estafas en la Temporada Festiva
El FBI le sugiere que cuando busque buenas gangas al hacer sus compras en la temporada festiva se recuerde de este viejo refrán: Lo barato sale caro.
December 10, 2019
¡Te Pillamos!: Cuidadora de Ancianos Sentenciada por Fraude
Un caso del FBI de malversación de fondos de una víctima de 92 años de edad ilustra la seriedad de las amenazas de fraude hacia los ancianos.
November 8, 2019
Se Busca por el FBI: Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores y Salomé Flores Apodaca
Hay recompensas disponibles por información que conduzca a los arrestos del presunto cabecilla de un cartel mexicano dedicado al narcotráfico y de su tío, a quienes busca el FBI.
October 25, 2019
El FBI y sus aliados interactúan con el público como parte de sus esfuerzos para identificar y mitigar la amenaza que representa el extremismo violento del país.
October 24, 2019
Esta Semana en el FBI: Se Publican las Estadísticas Sobre la Delincuencia Durante el 2018
Un informe del FBI indica que la delincuencia violenta se redujo en los Estados Unidos en un 3,3 por ciento durante el 2018 en comparación con las estadísticas del año anterior.
October 4, 2019
Esta Semana en el FBI: Los Adolescentes Están Siendo el Blanco en Plataformas de Juegos en Internet
El FBI está viendo que la extorsión sexual está aumentando en las plataformas de juegos en Internet.
September 17, 2019
Esta Semana en el FBI: Dé Parte de la Extorsión Sexual
El FBI tiene un mensaje para los menores de edad que han sido víctimas de la extorsión sexual: Hablen con un adulto en el que confíen o con un miembro de las autoridades sobre lo que sucedió.
June 24, 2019
Un caso reciente muestra que Cuba incautará las propiedades y cuentas bancarias que los delincuentes intenten llevar a la isla.
June 21, 2019
Se Busca por el FBI: Eugene Palmer
Un hombre que presuntamente asesinó a su nuera es el último en sumarse a la Lista de los Diez Prófugos Más Buscados por el FBI.
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April 23, 2024
RSAC 2024 Video
April 17, 2024
The FBI's Charlotte Field Office and the Lumberton Police Department are seeking information from the public in three death investigations. The bodies of the three women were found within a four-block radius in Lumberton, North Carolina, in 2017.
April 15, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray spoke at the historic church about the FBI's role and history investigating hate crimes on April 15, 2024, the first day of the Birmingham Civil Rights Conference in Alabama.
April 11, 2024
March is Women's History Month. FBI Seattle Public Affairs sat down with a female special agent in our office who is also Hispanic to discuss her path into the bureau and how her experiences bring a unique perspective to the FBI.
April 11, 2024
To mark the recent release of the FBI's 2023 Internet Crime Report, FBI Seattle Public Affairs spoke with our Complex Financial Crimes Squad to talk about elder fraud.
April 10, 2024
This video b-roll depicts Revolutionary War-era firearms that were recently returned to the Museum of the American Revolution after having been stolen from in and around Valley Forge Park in Pennsylvania in the 1960s and 1970s. The firearms originally belonged to the Valley Forge Historical Society, which transferred its collection to the Museum of the American Revolution when it merged with the Valley Forge Park Alliance.
April 8, 2024
Office of Partner Engagement director Robert Contee delivers a public service announcement about Transnational Repression.
March 21, 2024
Rob Fuller, special agent in charge of the FBI's New Haven Division, is joined by Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Col. Dan Loughman, of the Connecticut State Police, in warning about the volume of online scams targeting Connecticut residents.
March 15, 2024
FBI Seattle Special Agent in Charge Richard Collodi issues a statement on Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) in the Washington state area of responsibility.
March 14, 2024
FBI Boston Special Agent Geoffrey Kelly, a member of the FBI Art Crime Team, describes how the FBI helped in the recovery and return of 22 artifacts believed to have been taken from Okinawa at the end of World War II. These artifacts had been missing for almost 80 years.
March 8, 2024
The FBI St. Louis field office recorded this brief "Happy Centennial" message for former Director Webster.
March 1, 2024
An FBI message for former Director Webster on his 100th birthday.
February 29, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, FBI Seattle Public Affairs sat down with Community Outreach Specialist Alhagie Manneh to learn about his unique background growing up in Africa, his path into the Bureau, and how he builds relationships in the community.
February 29, 2024
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Phantom Hacker scam—a type of tech support scam that's growing in popularity—and how to avoid becoming its next victim.
February 20, 2024
34-year-old transgender woman Jenna Franks was found murdered on February 24, 2021, near Ellis Boulevard and White Street in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The FBI is investigating her murder as a possible hate crime and offering a reward of up to $10,000. If you have information, call FBI Charlotte at 704-672-6100 or Jacksonville Police Department Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273.
February 16, 2024
The DOJ, U.K., and international law enforcement partners announced the disruption of the LockBit ransomware group, one of the most active ransomware groups in the world that has targeted over 2,000 victims, received more than $120 million in ransom payments, and made ransom demands totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.
February 14, 2024
On this episode of Inside the FBI, get the latest romance-scam statistics from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and learn how to protect your heart—and wallet—from these schemes.
February 14, 2024
FBI New Haven created the first of its kind, weeklong, summer youth camp for high school students who are interested in careers in law enforcement.
February 13, 2024
FBI Salt Lake City Warns of Romance Scams
February 13, 2024
FBI Charlotte has released an updated video on Asha Degree.
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April 26, 2024
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll hear from Victim Services Coordinator Dr. Staci Beers about the FBI's new Trauma Notification Training.
April 18, 2024
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll share the story behind a joint investigation by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations that helped secure the second-ever conviction under the United States’ federal torture statute since its implementation in 1994.
March 29, 2024
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how the Bureau and our law enforcement partners are working to find Karla Carolina Rodriguez, who disappeared in Las Vegas in October 1999.
February 29, 2024
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Phantom Hacker scam—a type of tech support scam that's growing in popularity—and how to avoid becoming its next victim.
February 9, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, get the latest romance-scam statistics from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and learn how to protect your heart—and wallet—from these schemes.
January 26, 2024
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Vitel’Homme Innocent—leader of the Haitian gang Kraze Barye—who was allegedly involved in kidnapping U.S. citizens and holding them hostage.
January 5, 2024
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll discuss the relentless efforts to find Joshua Garcia, was nearly 2 years old when he was kidnapped in 2003 in Mexico City.
December 22, 2023
It’s been 35 years since the tragic aircraft bombing on December 21, 1988. In this episode, we’ll look back on one of the largest and most complex acts of international terrorism ever investigated by the FBI.
December 1, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll learn how charity fraud scams work, how to avoid being conned, and how to report suspected incidents to the Bureau.
November 17, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll hear from Robert J. Contee III, assistant director of the FBI's Office of Partner Engagement.
November 1, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll learn more about the Bureau's role in investigating and recovering missing art and cultural property.
October 19, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll learn about the Five Eyes coalition, give you a glimpse into this week’s summit, and learn why the heads of some of the world’s foremost intelligence agencies all have the threat of Chinese economic espionage on their minds.
October 13, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Osage family that was targeted in a deadly conspiracy and how a young Bureau of Investigation searched for answers.
September 14, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, get an overview of the Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge, which helps teach kids in grades three through eight how to be better digital citizens.
August 30, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Alejandro Castillo, who is allegedly responsible for murdering a woman in Charlotte, North Carolina.
August 18, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we'll discuss the relentless efforts to find Steven Kraft, who disappeared in 2001 from his Michigan neighborhood.
August 7, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, Deputy Director Paul Abbate explains Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: what it is, what it's not, and why you’ll likely be hearing a lot about it in the near future.
July 28, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, hear from Director Christopher Wray and the head of the FBI’s Cyber Division about the Bureau’s stance on artificial intelligence and our key priorities.
July 14, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Donald Eugene Fields II, who is wanted for the alleged sex trafficking of at least one child in Missouri.
June 23, 2023
On this episode, learn about the historic heist; why the stolen pieces matter to the museum, the art world at large, and the FBI; and how you can help the Bureau bring the looted masterpieces back to Boston.
April 17, 2020
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Wilver Villegas-Palomino—a ranking member of the ELN who is wanted on charges such as narcoterrorism and international cocaine distribution.
June 9, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez, who allegedly murdered his new wife just hours after their wedding.
May 9, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Data Collection's 2022 statistics, and how the Bureau uses this kind of data to help keep law enforcement officers alive.
April 30, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss how the Bureau and our partners took down an $80 million Ponzi scheme.
April 27, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss the FBI's report on active shooter incidents in 2022, and learn about the Bureau's role in investigating these events, preventing future attacks, and supporting victims.
April 17, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll discuss some recent criminal charges that demonstrate the lengths the Chinese government will go to to threaten the economic well-being, national security, and democratic values of the United States.
February 3, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss how romance scammers talk their targets out of money—including gift cards and cryptocurrency—and how to protect yourself from these schemes.
January 30, 2023
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss how you can submit tips to the Bureau and what happens once you do.
December 19, 2022
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we separate myth from reality when it comes to how the Bureau uses science to process crime scenes.
November 21, 2022
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how to protect yourself from tech support scammers trying to get access to your wallet and your computer.
October 27, 2022
Omar Alexander Cardenas, an alleged gang member wanted in connection with a murder, has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
August 25, 2022
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how Ruja Ignatova—through a company once marketed as the Bitcoin killer—allegedly robbed investors of billions of dollars.
May 24, 2022
On this episode of Inside the FBI, hear the stories of four missing kids—Karlie Gusé, David Williams, Steven Anderson, and Anthonette Cayedito—and learn how you can help us bring them home.
May 17, 2022
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how the FBI's Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Data Collection leverages data to help law enforcement officers protect themselves from becoming statistics.
April 5, 2022
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about MS-13 and the FBI's hunt for Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias, the transnational gang's alleged leader for all of Honduras.
March 10, 2022
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how the FBI investigates hate crimes, and what we're doing to support victims, encourage reporting, and build greater trust in minority…
February 24, 2022
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we sit down with Deputy Assistant Director Tonya Ugoretz to discuss the evolution of the cyber threat—and how it impacts us all.
February 13, 2022
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss the unrelenting efforts to find Asha Degree, who disappeared at 9 years old from her North Carolina home.
January 31, 2022
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss how the FBI fights human trafficking and supports victims.
December 21, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we sit down with FBI Executive Assistant Director Brian Turner to talk about violent crime, why it’s increasing, and what the FBI is doing about it.
December 15, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we're resharing information on holiday shopping scams and tips for shopping safely and smartly online.
November 15, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn why health care fraud isn’t a victimless crime and how we’re fighting back to keep Americans safe.
October 29, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we uncover the truth about some of our noteworthy cases involving unidentified aerial phenomena.
October 11, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss some of the ways the government of China and the Chinese Communist Party threaten the economic well-being, national security, and democratic values of the United States.
October 4, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll travel inside the world of Evidence Response Teams to learn why they exist, how they’re trained to approach crime scenes, and how their meticulous efforts on the ground help ensure that justice can be served in the courtroom.
September 16, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we bring you the story of Supervisory Special Agent Tom Duffy, whose experience as a 9/11 first responder in New York shaped the rest of his career.
September 9, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, Director Christopher Wray looks back on the terrorist attacks 20 years ago and how the Bureau has evolved.
September 8, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we ask for your help in bringing Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Octaviano Juarez-Corro to justice.
August 12, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, get a behind-the-scenes look at our Honors Internship Program—straight from members of this year's class.
July 26, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we mark the Bureau's 113th anniversary by taking a look at how the FBI was born.
June 22, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we delve into some cases involving children who have been missing for years, provide a window into our efforts to find them, and explain how you can help us bring them home.
May 25, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we learn about the Bureau’s Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team—which partners with state and local law enforcement to help bring kids home—and discuss ways you can keep your own children safe.
May 12, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we talk about the novel approach federal investigators and prosecutors are taking to deter antitrust crimes before they happen and detect and prosecute them when they do.
May 7, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we examine the FBI's counterterrorism mission, the changing nature of the terror threat, and how you can help us prevent violence.
April 7, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we revisit the Unabomber case—25 years after Ted Kaczynski's arrest at his remote Montana cabin.
February 11, 2021
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss romance scams and how you can protect your heart and your bank account.
November 30, 2020
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we discuss holiday shopping scams and how you can shop safely and smartly online.
November 9, 2020
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we're warning kids, teens, and caregivers about an increasingly common online threat called sextortion.
July 27, 2020
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the National Use-of-Force Data Collection, which works to promote transparency between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
July 21, 2020
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how the FBI’s Underwater Post-Blast Investigation course prepares the nation's public safety bomb tech divers to counter threats in their home harbors and waterways.
June 29, 2020
Kathryn Turman and colleagues reflect on her 18 years of service and how she was instrumental in the creation and evolution of the FBI’s Victim Services Division.
May 27, 2020
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we mark the 20th anniversary of the Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3, which serves both the public and law enforcement as a central repository for collecting reports about online scams.
April 29, 2020
In this episode of Inside the FBI, we highlight the 70th anniversary of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives program—commonly known as the Top Ten list.
April 15, 2020
Twenty-five years after the deadly bombing that took the lives of 168 people, retired Special Agent Barry Black provides a first-hand account of investigating the Oklahoma City case in this episode of Inside the FBI.
Investigating Environmental Crimes: The Huntington Oil Spill
April 22, 2024
The FBI and partners used groundbreaking techniques and advanced technology to investigate the 2021 disaster.
FBI Launches Trauma Notification Training
April 22, 2024
The FBI has launched an updated, mobile-friendly Trauma Notification Training program to help ensure trauma notifications are delivered with professionalism, dignity, and compassion.
Wray: Chinese Government Poses 'Broad and Unrelenting' Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure
April 18, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned national security and intelligence experts that the risks posed by the government of China to U.S. national and economic security are “upon us now."
'A Great Partner in the Community'
April 17, 2024
An Oklahoma City area pastor who had a run-in with the FBI in the late ’90s is set to be honored by the Director and special agent who once pursued him.
April 15, 2024
A U. S. Army veteran who established an illegal weapons facility in the Kurdistan region of Iraq— and who proceeded to both direct and engage in the torture of one of his employees—has been sentenced to 70 years in federal prison for those crimes and for additional crimes linked to his role at the facility.
Director Addresses Birmingham Civil Rights Conference
April 15, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray summoned the words of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a speech in Alabama encouraging civil rights activists and law enforcement leaders to forge ahead in their fight for justice despite the persistence of violent, bias-motivated hate crimes.
Protecting Quantum Science and Technology
April 12, 2024
Foreign adversaries are increasingly targeting a wide range of U.S. quantum companies, universities, and government labs. The National Counterintelligence Task Force's Quantum Information Science Counterintelligence Protection Team unites the FBI with our intelligence and security partners to protect quantum information science and technology developed in the U.S. and like-minded nations.
Historic Firearms Returned to Philadelphia Museum
April 10, 2024
The FBI and our partners recently helped recover stolen Revolutionary War-era U.S. firearms that were a part of a string of thefts in the 1960s and 1970s in Pennsylvania.
April 9, 2024
Such a requirement would hinder the Bureau's ability to obtain and act upon threat intelligence and—by extension—to prevent potential terrorist or cyber-facilitated attacks against the homeland, Director Christopher Wray said on April 9.
FBI Countering Cyber Threats Through ‘Joint, Sequenced Operations,’ Director Says
April 4, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray described the Bureau’s aggressive efforts to counter cyber threats and go after attackers in an April 4 speech at a conference of leading cybersecurity experts.
NICS Enhanced Background Checks for Under-21 Gun Buyers Showing Results
March 25, 2024
A 2022 law requires the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System analysts to go beyond the routine when requests are for prospective gun buyers under 21.
Investigations and Oversight: Director Wray Discusses FBI’s Commitment to Government Accountability
March 19, 2024
The FBI pursues the cause of government accountability by investigating abuses of power by law enforcement officers and the corruption of public officials, and by holding our own workforce to a higher standard, FBI Director Christopher Wray said during the University of Georgia’s 2024 Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability on March 19.
FBI Boston Recovers and Returns 22 Historic Artifacts to Okinawa, Japan
March 15, 2024
The Boston Division recovered 22 historic artifacts looted at the end of World War II and has orchestrated their return to Okinawa Prefecture in Japan.
FBI Jacksonville Program Aims to Keep Connected Kids Safe
March 7, 2024
FBI Jacksonville's Be Smart With Your Kids' Smartphone program partners with local law enforcement and schools to keep connected kids safe.
A Proven Partnership: Director Discusses FBI-Military Collaboration at West Point
March 4, 2024
On March 4, FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to speak with future U.S. Army officers about the Bureau’s legacy of collaboration with the Defense Department.
FBI Hockey Team Battles Secret Service in Triple-Overtime Thriller
March 4, 2024
In an electrifying and hard-fought game, the FBI lost 3-2 in triple overtime to its longtime hockey rivals the U.S. Secret Service. The sold-out charity game raised about $35,000 to benefit the families of law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty.
Director Outlines New Intelligence Program Strategy
February 29, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray today outlined the Bureau’s new intelligence program strategy and emphasized how partnerships, collaboration, and innovation are essential to combatting emerging national security threats.
Kansas City Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Cyberstalking, Murder
February 23, 2024
A convicted felon received a life sentence for using a GPS device to track the vehicle of a man he later murdered. It's a case that marked the first filing of both the cyberstalking and the cyberstalking resulting in death charges in the Western District of Missouri.
Director Wray Talks Partnerships with Sheriffs
February 15, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray met with the Major County Sheriffs of America during their 2024 Winter Conference on February 9 in Washington, D.C., to discuss threats facing law enforcement and strategies to address them.
FBI Recruitment Supports NSM-3
February 13, 2024
The FBI supports the same goals as the NSM-3 initiative—outlined in a 2021 White House memorandum—to strengthen and grow our national security and foreign policy workforce.
February 8, 2024
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the FBI's role in ensuring safety at the Super Bowl.
International Drug Trafficking Organizations Takedown
February 6, 2024
A team of FBI and international law enforcement agencies conducted multiple takedowns the morning of January 30, 2024, across the United States, and Canada to disrupt and dismantle an international organized crime syndicate importing and exporting massive quantities of drugs across the North American continent.
China's Hackers Have Entire Nation in Their Crosshairs, FBI Director Warns
January 31, 2024
Chinese government hacking efforts now target the entire American populace, and the escalating urgency of the overall threat that China poses to U.S. national security requires more investment in the FBI’s capabilities, FBI Director Wray warned lawmakers during a January 31 appearance before the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
How FBI New York Helps Protect New Year’s Eve
January 31, 2024
Each year, the FBI’s New York Field Office joins forces with local, state, and federal partners to ensure that residents and visiting tourists can safely partake in New Year’s Eve celebrations across the city.
January 30, 2024
A basketball game between high-schoolers and the FBI sought to improve relations between the Bureau's Washington Field Office and the communities it serves and to show the students a possible future.
Missing Person Alert: Help the FBI Find Liam Biran
January 23, 2024
A wine blogger and travel enthusiast from New Jersey who disappeared during a 2019 trip and hasn’t been seen since has prompted the FBI to seek the public’s help finding him.
The Financially Motivated Sextortion Threat
January 16, 2024
The FBI this week issued a new warning about an evolving online threat targeting minors and young adults: financially motivated sextortion.
FBI, NSA Leaders Talk Election Security, Power of Collaboration at Fordham ICCS
January 9, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray on January 9 said the Bureau is well-postured to defend against foreign interference heading into the 2024 election cycle, despite the growing number of foreign actors and nation-states seeking to disrupt our democratic process.
January 8, 2024
The FBI seeks to bring closure in the 50-year-old case of Cathy Davidson, who was 6 years old when she was reported missing in Michigan, on September 1, 1973.
December 22, 2023
A look back at some of the FBI's accomplishments and challenges in 2023.
December 12, 2023
The FBI's SWAT program began in a handful of field offices in 1973 to better prepare agents for tactical responses. Today's modern SWAT is the largest tactical force in the country.
December 11, 2023
The Terrorist Screening Center began operating in December 2003 as a direct response to 9/11. Staffed by multiple U.S. government agencies, the TSC consolidated terrorism screening and created one federal terrorism watchlist.
FBI, HSI Investigation Leads to Historic War Crimes Indictment
December 6, 2023
The U.S. government on December 6 announced that it has brought its first-ever charges under the War Crimes Act of 1996 against four Russian-affiliated soldiers who allegedly violated the human rights of an American residing in Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.
FBI Underscores Commitment to Protecting American Jews, Muslims, Arabs Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
December 6, 2023
The FBI is committed to fostering partnerships between the Bureau and the communities it serves and protects—in times of peace and crisis, alike.
FBI and HBCU Leaders Deepen Relationships at Baltimore Conference
November 28, 2023
The FBI and leaders of more than half of the country’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) met in Baltimore to cultivate and nourish relationships as part of the ongoing Beacon Initiative.
The $9 Million Renewable Energy Ponzi Scheme
November 20, 2023
When Ray Brewer was looking to make a ton of money, he tapped into the renewable energy industry. From March 2014 through December 2019, Brewer ultimately stole more than $8 million from investors by claiming to build anaerobic digesters on dairies in California and Idaho.
Vitel’Homme Innocent Added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List
November 15, 2023
The FBI, along with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the U.S. Department of State, announced the addition of Vitel’Homme Innocent to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. A reward of up to $2 million is being offered for information leading to his arrest and/or conviction.
Osage Discussion Spotlights Relationship Between FBI and Native Americans
October 23, 2023
The special agent in charge of the FBI’s Oklahoma City Field Office joined local Native American leaders and the author of a best-selling book about murders on the Osage Nation a century ago for a panel discussion in Oklahoma.
Update: FBI Helps Recover Nearly 200 Bodies from Colorado Funeral Home
October 20, 2023
On November 8, 2023, Jon Hallford and Carie Hallford, owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home were arrested on suspicion of committing crimes related to abuse of a corpse, felony, money laundering, and forgery.
FBI Director Convenes Five Eyes Summit on Protecting Innovation, Preventing Economic Espionage
October 18, 2023
During an October 17 fireside chat with intelligence chiefs from across the Five Eyes partnership, FBI Director Christopher Wray called the Chinese Communist Party the foremost threat to global innovation and suggested that partnerships are the best way to fight back.
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04.11.2024
Federal Bureau of Investigation Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2025
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
03.20.2024
Statement by FBI Assistant Director Robert Wells before the House Committee on Homeland Security
01.31.2024
The CCP Cyber Threats to the American Homeland and National Security
Statement by FBI Director Christopher Wray before the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
12.05.2023
Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Statement by FBI Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on December 5, 2023.
11.15.2023
Worldwide Threats to the Homeland
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the House Committee on Homeland Security
10.31.2023
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
07.12.2023
Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the House Judiciary Committee
06.13.2023
Joint Statement by FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate, Office of the Director of National Intelligence General Counsel Chris Fonzone, National Security Agency Deputy Director George Barnes, Central Intelligence Agency Deputy Director David Cohen, and Department of Justice National Security Division Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
04.27.2023
Federal Bureau of Investigation Budget Request For Fiscal Year 2024
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
11.17.2022
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
11.15.2022
Worldwide Threats to the Homeland
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the House Homeland Security Committee
08.04.2022
Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Judiciary Committee
05.25.2022
Federal Bureau of Investigation Budget Request For Fiscal Year 2023
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
03.29.2022
Oversight of the FBI Cyber Division
Statement by Cyber Division Assistant Director Bryan A. Vorndran before the House Judiciary Committee
03.17.2022
HBCUs at Risk: Examining Federal Support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Statement by Intelligence Branch Executive Assistant Director Ryan T. Young before the House Oversight and Reform Committee
03.16.2022
Violent Extremism and Terrorism: Examining the Threat to Houses of Worship and Public Spaces
Statement by Intelligence Branch Executive Assistant Director Ryan T. Young before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
01.11.2022
The Domestic Terrorism Threat One Year After January 6
Joint statement by FBI Executive Assistant Director Jill Sanborn and Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen before the Senate Judiciary Committee
11.16.2021
Statement by Assistant Director Bryan A. Vorndran before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform
11.03.2021
Statement by Assistant Director Timothy Langan before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation
09.29.2021
Confronting White Supremacy: Examining the Biden Administration's Counterterrorism Strategy
Joint Statement by FBI Counterterrorism Division Assistant Director Timothy Langan and Department of Justice Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brad Wiegmann before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
09.22.2021
Worldwide Threats to the Homeland: 20 Years after 9/11
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the House Homeland Security Committee
09.21.2021
Threats to the Homeland: Evaluating the Landscape 20 Years After 9/11
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
09.15.2021
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Judiciary Committee
07.27.2021
America Under Cyber Siege: Preventing and Responding to Ransomware Attacks
Statement by Assistant Director Bryan A. Vorndran before the Senate Judiciary Committee
06.23.2021
Federal Bureau of Investigation Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2022
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
06.15.2021
Examining the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the House Oversight and Reform Committee
06.10.2021
Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the House Judiciary Committee
04.29.2021
Statement by Executive Assistant Director Jill Sanborn before the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
03.18.2021
Understanding and Responding to the SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack: The Federal Perspective
Statement by Acting Assistant Director Tonya Ugoretz before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
03.03.2021
Examining the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Statement by Assistant Director Jill Sanborn before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Rules and Administration Committee
03.02.2021
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Judiciary Committee
09.24.2020
Worldwide Threats to the Homeland
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
09.17.2020
Worldwide Threats to the Homeland
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the House Homeland Security Committee
06.09.2020
COVID-19 Fraud: Law Enforcement’s Response to Those Exploiting the Pandemic
Statement by Criminal Investigative Division Assistant Director Calvin A. Shivers before the Senate Judiciary Committee
03.04.2020
Dangerous Partners: Big Tech and Beijing
Statement by Cyber Division Deputy Assistant Director Clyde E. Wallace before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism
02.26.2020
Confronting the Rise in Anti-Semitic Domestic Terrorism
Statement by Counterterrorism Division Assistant Director Jill Sanborn before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism
02.05.2020
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the House Judiciary Committee
12.05.2019
Illicit Mining: Threats to U.S. National Security and International Human Rights
Statement by Deputy Assistant Director Regina Thompson, Criminal Investigative Division, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
11.19.2019
Securing the U.S. Research Enterprise from China's Talent Recruitment Plans
Statement by Assistant Director John Brown, Counterintelligence Division, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
11.06.2019
Reauthorizing the USA Freedom Act of 2015
Joint Statement by FBI Deputy Assistant Director Michael J. Orlando, Department of Justice Deputy Assistant Attorney General J. Bradford Wiegmann, and Susan Morgan, National Security Agency, before the Senate Judiciary Committee
11.05.2019
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
10.30.2019
Global Terrorism: Threats to the Homeland
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the House Homeland Security Committee
10.22.2019
Securing America’s Elections: Oversight of Government Agencies
Statement by Deputy Assistant Director Nikki Floris, Counterintelligence Division, before the House Judiciary Committee
07.23.2019
Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Judiciary Committee
06.27.2019
Document Production Status Update
Statement by Assistant Director Jill C. Tyson, Office of Congressional Affairs, before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Subcommittee on Government Operations
06.04.2019
Statement by Assistant Director Michael C. McGarrity, Counterterrorism Division, and Deputy Assistant Director Calvin A. Shivers, Criminal Investigative Division, before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
06.04.2019
Facial Recognition Technology: Ensuring Transparency in Government Use
Statement by Deputy Assistant Director Kimberly J. Del Greco, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, before the House Oversight and Reform Committee
05.21.2019
Combating Illicit Financing by Anonymous Shell Companies
Statement by Acting Deputy Assistant Director Steven M. D’Antuono, Criminal Investigative Division, before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
05.08.2019
Confronting the Rise of Domestic Terrorism in the Homeland
Statement by Assistant Director Michael C. McGarrity, Counterterrorism Division, before the House Homeland Security Committee
05.07.2019
FBI Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2020
Statement by Director Christopher Wray before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
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04.18.2024
Director Wray's Remarks at the Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats in Nashville on April 18, 2024
04.15.2024
Director Wray's Remarks at the 2024 Birmingham Civil Rights Conference
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the Birmingham Civil Rights Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 15, 2024
04.11.2024
Director Wray's Opening Statement to the House Appropriations Committee
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks to the House Appropriations Committee on April 11, 2024.
04.09.2024
Director Wray's Remarks to the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks before the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Law and National Security in Washington, D.C. on April 9, 2024
04.04.2024
Director Wray's Remarks at the FBI and University of Kansas Cybersecurity Conference
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the FBI and University of Kansas Cybersecurity Conference in Lawrence, Kansas, on April 4, 2024
04.03.2024
Director Wray's Remarks at the FBI Kansas City Field Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the FBI Kansas City Field Office ribbon cutting ceremony on April 3, 2024
03.19.2024
Director Wray's Remarks at the University of Georgia's Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the University of Georgia's Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability on March 19, 2024
03.08.2024
FBI Associate Deputy Director Brian C. Turner's keynote remarks at the NOBLE 2024 Winter CEO Symposium in Atlanta on March 8, 2024
03.04.2024
Director Wray's Remarks at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the United States Military Academy at West Point on March 4, 2024
02.29.2024
Director Wray's Remarks at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance Leadership Breakfast
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance Leadership Breakfast in McLean, Virginia, on February 29, 2024
02.20.2024
Brett Leatherman's remarks on a joint sequenced operation among 10 countries that disrupted LockBit's front- and back-end infrastructure in the U.S. and abroad.
02.15.2024
Director Wray's Remarks at the Munich Security Conference
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the Munich Security Conference on February 15, 2024
01.31.2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks to the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party on January 31, 2024
12.05.2023
Director Wray's Opening Statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks to the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 5, 2023
11.15.2023
Director Wray's Opening Statement to the House Committee on Homeland Security
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks to the House Committee on Homeland Security on November 15, 2023
11.13.2023
Deputy Director's Remarks at New Mexico Safe School Summit
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate's remarks at the New Mexico Safe School Summit on November 13, 2023
10.31.2023
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on October 31, 2023
10.14.2023
Director Wray Addresses International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference
FBI Director Wray's remarks to the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in San Diego, California.
09.18.2023
Director Wray's Remarks at the Mandiant/mWISE 2023 Cybersecurity Conference
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the Mandiant/mWISE 2023 Cybersecurity Conference in Washington, D.C., on September 18, 2023.
08.10.2023
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the funeral service for Jack Hess on August 10, 2023.
07.26.2023
Director Wray's Remarks at the FBI Atlanta Cyber Threat Summit
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the 2023 FBI Atlanta Cyber Threat Summit in Atlanta on July 26
07.24.2023
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the 2023 NOBLE Training Conference & Exhibition on July 24
07.12.2023
Director Wray's Opening Statement to the House Judiciary Committee
FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks to the House Judiciary Committee on July 12
06.20.2023
Director Wray's Remarks to the Atlanta Commerce and Press Clubs
FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed the Bureau's efforts to curb violent crime and the FBI's approach to artificial intelligence during remarks to the Atlanta Commerce Club and the Atlanta Press Club on June 20, 2023.
06.13.2023
Deputy Director's Opening Statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate's remarks to the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 13
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