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June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time to underscore the importance of protecting older adults from financial abuse, neglect, and exploitation. FBI Philadelphia is raising awareness to tactics most commonly used by scammers and red flags to look out for to avoid becoming a victim. The abuse of older Americans can come…
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ATLANTA, GA—FBI Atlanta and our partners seized three drones today as operators violated the temporary flight restrictions surrounding the World Cup games and activities around Metro Atlanta. Violators will not only have their drones confiscated, but also face penalties up to $100,000 and potential criminal charges. Below are links to two links to public service…
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The suspect in the Trader Joe’s robbery died, and two San Francisco police officers were injured after being struck by a car during a chase, according to a press release from Louis Wong of the police department. Officers from the San Francisco Police Department received a call at 7:30 a.m. . on Friday, the 12th,…
Ken Leech, Former Chief Investment Officer of Western Asset Management, Pleads Guilty to Obstructing an Investigation of His Fraudulent Scheme to Favor Certain Clients at the Expense of OthersDeputy United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Sean S. Buckley, announced today that S. KENNETH LEECH II, the former Chief Investment Officer of…
Avtandil Kalandadze, 47, the former ship master of a ghost fleet tanker that historically transported Iran- and Venezuela-origin oil for the ultimate benefit of U.S. adversaries, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court for refusing to obey orders from the U.S. Coast Guard during a multi-week pursuit from the Caribbean Sea through to the North…
New Seattle Public Service Announcement Emphasizes Leaving Your Drone at Home The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has established a “No Drone Zone” for FIFA World Cup 2026. Unsafe and improper use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones poses…
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The new police chief, Matthew Castillo, will assume command of the Doral Police Department, with his swearing-in scheduled for June 17, following the resignation of outgoing chief Edwin López. After serving for 17 months as chief of the Miami Springs Police Department, which has only 47 sworn officers, Castillo made it one of the most…
Tallahassee, Florida — HB 991, signed into law in April by Governor Ron DeSantis, requires the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to indicate on a driver’s license or identification card whether a person is a U.S. citizen. The new law takes effect for Florida residents on January 1, 2027, and the requirement…
Planning to fly your drone in Massachusetts or Rhode Island during the FIFA World Cup 2026™? Be aware that the government will establish temporary flight restrictions around FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, fan festivals, and other event locations. Flying a drone in a restricted zone is not only dangerous, but it is also a federal…
The FIFA 2026 World Cup is here, and it will be the most important football tournament ever, marking the first time in history that it will open with three spectacular ceremonies, one in each host country in North America. The festivities kick off on Thursday, June 11, with the official start of the group stage….
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Haji Najibullah, 50, of Afghanistan, also known as “Najibullah Naim,” also known as “Abu Tayeb,” also known as “Atiqullah,” also known as “Nesar Ahmad Mohammad,” was sentenced to 42 years in prison and five years of supervised release for terrorism charges based on his role in the hostage taking of an American journalist and two…
In a vehicle bay on the FBI’s campus in Huntsville, Alabama, students lean into an open car, peeling back plastic and upholstery, tracing wires deep into the vehicle’s interior. One by one, they work to extract the electronic control unit—the car’s digital brain. In a real investigation, the information it contains could help reconstruct where…
We congratulate her for finding the best ways to improve our community, keeping our neighborhoods clean, safe, and well-maintained, which involves paying attention to the details so important for the growth and improvement of our community. Her District 6 team acts immediately, collecting shopping carts that people illegally abandon and leave lying around. Commissioner Natalie…
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Savannah Guthrie, 54, the Today show host, shared a post on her Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 7, about the disappearance of her mother, Nancy, now entering its fourth month. The brief but emotional message referred to her mother, who is believed to have been kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home by a masked man…
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FBI Miami and our partners will be enforcing FAA imposed Temporary Flight Restrictions or TFRs around Hard Rock Stadium and the fan festival at Bayfront Park during the World Cup matches in South Florida. Before flying a drone, operators should always check airspace restrictions using the FAA-approved B4UFLY apps or visit tfr.faa.gov. “The FBI is…
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Toledo Police Deputy Chief Joseph Heffernan reported that at least two gunmen, possibly exchanging gunfire with each other, opened fire near the Old West End Festival in Toledo on Saturday afternoon, wounding 12 people. The annual festival, a beloved Toledo tradition, features live music, food markets, an outdoor beer garden, and children’s activities. The shooting…
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Actor Anthony Head died from complications of pneumonia, his daughters announced. Anthony Head, best known for playing Rupert Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, was born on February 20, 1954, in Camden Town, London. The news was confirmed by his family, who shared a statement with the media, saying it was due to complications from…
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Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, an American citizen who lived and worked in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), pleaded guilty today to acting as an agent of a foreign government within the United States. “In effect, Pauken admitted to being part of a conspiracy to obtain sensitive information from the U.S. government for the…
Most Wanted Fraudster List Established to Eliminate Fraud and Bring to Justice Individuals Defrauding the American People The Federal Bureau of Investigation today announced the launch of its Most Wanted Fraudsters list, a new Wanted list dedicated to publicly identifying individuals charged with defrauding the American people. Fraud is not a victimless crime. Victims lose…
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Statement from FBI Director Kash Patel on the creation of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list and Ohio healthcare fraud announcement: “Today’s takedown of multiple healthcare companies, and four individuals, who allegedly robbed taxpayer-funded Medicaid, is the latest victory in the Trump administration’s total war on fraudsters,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “Together with our interagency partners,…
One dead and three injured in high school shooting at graduation ceremony At Sem Yeto High School in California on Wednesday, June 3, one person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting at the graduation ceremony. The Fairfield Police Department responded to an incident in the parking lot of Fairfield High School…
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