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  • MIL-OSI Security: New Haven Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for 2 Gunpoint Robberies in 2023

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that GARY GIBSON, JR., 25, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for a firearm offense stemming from his armed robberies of two convenience stores in May 2023.

    According to court documents and statements made in court, shortly after midnight on May 7, 2023, Gibson, brandishing a Glock semiautomatic handgun, robbed the Star Food & Convenience Store, located at 193 Boston Post Road in West Haven.  Gibson took approximately $1,860 cash from the register and took cash and an iPhone from an employee of the store.

    In the afternoon of May 8, 2023, Gibson entered the 7th Haven Convenience Store, located at 129 Sylvan Avenue in New Haven, and forced an employee to the ground at gunpoint.  After taking approximately $5,700 cash from the register and rent money, Gibson fired a shot into the ceiling during a struggle with the employee.  Gibson then fled.

    New Haven Police, with the assistance of West Haven Police, arrested Gibson in Milford shortly after the New Haven robbery and seized from him the handgun used during the robberies.  The gun had an attached laser sight and a loaded 15-round magazine.

    Gibson’s criminal history includes six felony convictions for weapon possession, robbery, and larceny offenses.  It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce.

    Gibson has been detained since May 8, 2023.  On July 15, 2024, he pleaded guilty to carrying, using, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

    Judge Chatigny ordered Gibson to pay $7,560 in restitution.

    This matter was investigated by the FBI’s Connecticut Violent Crimes Task Force, the New Haven Police Department, and the West Haven Police Department.

    The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert S. Ruff through Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts.  PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.  Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.  As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.  For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit www.justice.gov/psn.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Natchitoches Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ALEXANDRIA, La. – Christopher Aaron Stanfield, 37, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, has been sentenced for possession of child pornography, announced Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook.  United States District Judge Dee D. Drell sentenced Stanfield to 97 months (8 years, 1 month) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for the offense.   

    On October 6, 2020, officers with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office executed an arrest warrant at Stanfield’s residence in Natchitoches. Prior to the execution of the arrest warrant, a search warrant had also been secured for Stanfield’s apartment in connection with a separate and ongoing investigation. During the arrest and search, law enforcement officers collected several electronic devices, including iPads, a laptop, and an iPhone. 

    Stanfield was interviewed by law enforcement officers and admitted to committing several criminal offenses, including theft and identity theft. He further admitted that he had been using the “dark web” to commit these offenses. A subsequent forensic review of Stanfield’s seized electronic equipment was conducted by the Bossier City Marshal’s Office, Cybercrime Unit, and revealed that there were approximately 513 still images and 6 videos depicting the sexual exploitation of minor children. These images and videos included the rape of infants and toddlers. Stanfield pleaded guilty to the charge on March 14, 2024.

    The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and Bossier City Marshal’s Office, Cybercrime Unit, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jamilla A. Bynog.

    This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a U.S. Department of Justice nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood combines federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

    To report an incident involving the possession, distribution, receipt or production of child pornography: Child sexual abuse material – referred to in legal terms as “child pornography” – captures the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. These images document victims’ exploitation and abuse, and they suffer revictimization every time the images are viewed. In 2023, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received 36 million reports of the possession, manufacture, or distribution of child sexual abuse materials. To file a report with NCMEC, go to https://report.cybertip.org or call 1-800-843-5678.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Maryland State Trooper Pleads Guilty to Drug and Bribery Charges

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    Defendant Riggs conspired to sell law-enforcement informant information to a drug trafficking organization

    Baltimore,  Maryland – Justin Riggs, 35, of Smithsburg, Maryland, pleaded guilty, yesterday, to federal charges of Conspiracy to Distribute and Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances, Use of a Communication Facility in Causing or Facilitating the Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances, and Travel Act-State of Maryland Bribery.   

    Phil Selden, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the plea with Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Baltimore Field Division.

    “As a law enforcement officer, Justin Riggs violated his sworn duty to uphold the public trust and put a life in harm’s way,” stated Acting United States Attorney Selden.  “The District of Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office will relentlessly pursue corrupt law-enforcement officers who try to dishonor their badge as we also work to support the many honorable officers whose reputations they unfairly tarnish.”

    “Not only did Riggs deliberately and willingly violate the oath he took as a sworn law enforcement officer, but he also put other lives at risk with his greed and deceit,” said SAC DelBagno. “The FBI is committed to working with our partners to thoroughly investigate such cases to protect the American people and preserve public trust in law enforcement.” 

    According to his guilty plea, in December 2022, Riggs — who was serving as a Maryland State Trooper — was part of a Maryland State Police team investigating drug-and-gun trafficking in Western Maryland.  The team used at least one confidential human source during the investigation.  Riggs created a fictitious Facebook account to contact a drug-distributor target.  While corresponding with the drug distributor, Riggs informed the drug distributor that he worked “for a fed agency.”  Riggs also told the drug distributor that he had “tons more info pertaining to your biggest informant.”  The former Maryland state trooper initiated several electronic conversations with the drug distributor between 2022 and 2023, attempting to sell the informant’s identity.

    The parties have agreed that if the Court accepts the plea agreement, Riggs will receive a sentence between 48 and 108 months in federal prison.  U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher will schedule sentencing for a later date.

    Acting United States Attorney Selden commended the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, Maryland State Police, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for their work in the investigation.  Mr. Selden also thanked Assistant United States Attorneys Christine Goo and Sean Delaney who are prosecuting the case.

    For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-md and https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Longtime Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BOSTON – A member of the violent Boston-based gang H-Block pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to drug conspiracy charges.

    Jason Bly, 44, of Quincy, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. U.S. District Court Judge Myong J. Joun scheduled sentencing for June 17, 2025.

    According to the charging documents, the H-Block street gang is one of the most feared and influential city-wide gangs in Boston. Originally formed in the 1980s as the Humboldt Raiders in the Roxbury section of Boston, the gang re-emerged in the 2000s as H-Block. Current members of H-Block have a history of violent confrontation with law enforcement, including an incident in 2015 when a member shot a Boston Police officer at point blank range without warning or provocation.

    Bly was one of 10 H-Block gang members and associates charged in August 2024 following a multi-year investigation of H-Block beginning in 2021 in response to an uptick in gang-related drug trafficking, shootings and violence. According to court documents, over 500 grams of cocaine, cocaine base (crack cocaine) and fentanyl, as well as over 20,000 doses of drug-laced paper were seized during the investigation.

    The investigation identified Bly as a longtime H-Block gang member and a supplier of wholesale quantities of cocaine for distribution. During this investigation, Bly supplied co-defendant and fellow H-Block gang member Avery Lewis with a quarter kilogram of cocaine.

    According to court documents, Bly’s criminal history includes a 2016 conviction of attempted assault and battery with a firearm and possession of a firearm without a permit during an incident where he fired several rounds from a firearm in H-Block territory. He also has a 2024 conviction for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon during incident in which he threw a cup of hot coffee in another man’s face during an argument for which he is currently on probation until June of 2025.

       Bly is the third defendant to plead guilty in the case. Lewis pleaded guilty on Jan. 21, 2025 and is scheduled to be sentenced on May 13, 2025.

    The charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine each provide for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least three years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.
        
    United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox; Stephen Belleau, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division; Special Agent in Charge Andrew Murphy of the U.S. Secret Service Boston Field Office; Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; and Jonathan Mellone, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, Northeast Region made the announcement. The investigation was supported by the Massachusetts State Police; Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office; Massachusetts Department of Corrections; and the Braintree, Quincy, Randolph and Watertown Police Departments. Assistant United States Attorney John T. Dawley of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit and Jeremy Franker of the Justice Department’s Violent Crime & Racketeering Section are prosecuting the cases.

    The case was investigated under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF). OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. For more information about Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces, please visit Justice.gov/OCDETF.

    The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The remaining defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    A man involved with the distribution of methamphetamine was sentenced on February 24, 2025, to ten years in federal prison.

    James Vincent Thornton, age 53, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received the prison term after an October 11, 2024 guilty plea to one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

    Evidence at the plea and sentencing hearings showed that Thornton was involved with the distribution of methamphetamine.  In November of 2021, law enforcement officers searched a residence where Thornton had been staying.  Thornton had been living in the basement of the residence, and officers located approximately 224.17 grams of ice methamphetamine in his room.  In March and April 2022, law enforcement officers utilized a confidential informant to buy methamphetamine from Thornton twice.  In May 2022, law enforcement officers searched another residence associated with Thornton and located approximately 71.31 grams of ice methamphetamine.  

    Thornton was sentenced in Cedar Rapids by United States District Court Chief Judge C.J. Williams.  Thornton was sentenced to 120 months’ imprisonment.  He must also serve a five-year term of supervised release after the prison term.  There is no parole in the federal system.

    Thornton is being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison.

    The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Adam J. Vander Stoep and was investigated by the Cedar Rapids Police Department, the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force.  The DEA Task Force consists of the DEA, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the Cedar Rapids Police Department, the Marion Police Department, and the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement.  This effort was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation.  OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach.  Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

    Court file information at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl.

    The case file number is 24-CR-72.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Gillibrand And Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Establish A Mental Health Hotline For First Responders

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand
    Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley introduced the bipartisan First Responders Wellness Act, legislation to establish a national mental health hotline for first responders. The bill would also expand mental health services for first responders during major disasters.
    “Police officers, firefighters, and EMTs face unique stressors, and as a result, they are at high risk of developing PTSD and other mental health problems,” said Senator Gillibrand. “We owe it to our first responders to do more to help. I am introducing bipartisan legislation to establish a mental health hotline specifically tailored to the needs of first responders and staffed by peer specialists and counselors who have an understanding of the occupational stressors experienced by first responders and have completed trauma-informed training. The bill would also expand professional mental health services for first responders during times of major disasters. I am proud to be introducing this legislation with Senator Hawley and hope to get it passed soon.”
    “Congress should prioritize the wellbeing of those first on the scene of life’s crises. That starts with investing in the health and safety of our police officers, firefighters, and EMTs. This bipartisan legislation would provide first responders with the mental health tools they need to cope with past trauma and the resources necessary to support them in their jobs,” said Senator Hawley.
    According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), first responders face higher rates of behavioral health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, compared to civilians. Furthermore, a study from the Ruderman Family Foundation found that law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. EMS providers are 1.39 times more likely to die by suicide than the general public, and up to a quarter of all public safety telecommunicators have symptoms of PTSD or depression.
    Although first responders are trained to respond to challenging situations, the post-response mental health needs of these professionals often go unaddressed. There is a clear and distinct need for mental health professionals and services that account for the occupational culture and hazards of first responders. 
    The First Responders Wellness Act would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a national mental health hotline for first responders. Specifically, this bill would:
    Establish a first responders mental health hotline to provide peer and emotional support, information, brief intervention, and mental or behavioral health and substance use disorder resources.
    Require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit an annual report to Congress on the hotline and its implementation.
    Ensure first responders can receive professional counseling and other mental health services offered through the FEMA Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program.
    Direct HHS to issue a report on best practices and recommendations to establish a new mobile health care delivery site to provide short-term crisis services to first responders during a major disaster.
    This legislation is endorsed by the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association, National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, Major Cities Chiefs Association, Port Authority Lieutenants Benevolent Association, Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics, & Fire Inspectors FDNY – Local 2507, NYPD Detectives’ Endowment Association (DEA), and the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association.
    “Federal, state, and local law enforcement officers are often exposed to more on-the-job trauma and traumatic events in a week than most people will experience in an entire lifetime,” said NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association President Vincent Vallelong.  “By supporting efforts to expand access to mental health and wellness services, this legislation will provide the NYPD and other police departments with new resources to support the well-being of those who keep our communities safe. That is why we are grateful for Sen. Gillibrand and Hawley’s continued strong leadership on the ‘First Responders Wellness Act’ and working with us to ensure our nation’s police officers have access to the services they need when they need them most.” 
    “Law enforcement officers routinely encounter highly volatile, chaotic, and dangerous situations which put them in physical jeopardy. There is also overwhelming evidence that the cumulative and corrosive effects of the mental stresses suffered by officers in the line of duty inflict ‘invisible injuries’ which can be just as disabling—or as deadly—as any physical injury,” said Fraternal Order of Police National President, Patrick Yoes. “Too often, this unseen damage goes unaddressed. Our officers need greater access to mental health professionals and services that are culturally competent in the occupational culture and hazards of law enforcement. This legislation, the First Responders Wellness Act, would establish a grant program for law enforcement mental health and wellness professionals and establish a national mental health hotline specifically for law enforcement and other public safety officers. We look forward to working with Senators Gillibrand and Hawley in getting this bill through the Senate.” 
    “State and local law enforcement officers are our nation’s first responders. They respond to our country’s greatest tragedies, violent crimes, and horrible accidents that are occurring more frequently in our communities. They have seen and experienced horrors that they cannot forget, yet we still expect them each day to protect and serve our communities,” said National Association of Police Organizations Executive Director Bill Johnson. “The least we can do is ensure they have the culturally competent and accessible mental health and wellness services necessary for their wellbeing and that of their families, which is why we support the First Responders Wellness Act.  NAPO thanks Senators Gillibrand and Hawley for their leadership and we look forward to working with them to pass this important bill.” 
    “The First Responders Wellness Act is a significant step toward addressing the mental health needs of federal law enforcement officers and other first responders,” said President Mathew Silverman of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA).  “Senators Gillibrand and Hawley have led this initiative, working alongside FLEOA, to ensure that first responders have access to a crisis hotline staffed by professionals who truly understand their unique challenges. This effort underscores a growing recognition of the psychological toll faced by first responders and their need for tailored support systems.” 
    “Supporting our nation’s law enforcement means supporting them in all aspects of their wellness and health care,” said Major Cities Chief Association Executive Director Laura Cooper. “MCCA is proud to support this important bipartisan legislation that will help accomplish that critical goal.” 
    “The Detectives’ Endowment Association of the NYPD applauds the efforts of the sponsors of this bill to care for the mental health and safety of those, like ourselves, who are daily on the stressful and dangerous front lines of our nation’s emergency situations,” said Detectives’ Endowment Association President Scott Munro.  
    “First Responders see things daily that are not normal.  Most of our work is dealing with crisis and negativity.  We need assistance processing and dealing with the mental health issues that our jobs create,” said Nassau County Police Benevolent Association President Tommy Shevlin. “I am honored to support this bill and thankful for Senator Gillibrand and Hawley’s dedication and support to our mental health and wellness.” 
    “The Port Authority Police Lieutenant’s Benevolent Association proudly supports the efforts of Senator Kristen Gillibrand for her sponsorship of the First Responders Wellness Act,” said Port Authority Police Department Lieutenants Benevolent Association President James Griglio. “Her collaborative efforts with Senator Josh Hawley demonstrate their selfless actions, putting the needs of first responders ahead of political agenda. Senator Gillibrand’s tireless efforts in support of this legislation will have significant impact on the health and well-being of our nation’s first responders for years to come. We sincerely thank Senators Gillibrand and Hawley for all their efforts. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Gang members charged after firearms discovery

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Police have recovered a cache of firearms at a Papatoetoe property overnight.

    Earlier in the evening, just before 8.30pm, the Police Eagle helicopter located a vehicle of interest from a previous firearms incident.

    Inspector Dave Christoffersen, Area Commander for Counties Manukau West, says in that incident a firearm had allegedly been presented at a person on Monday night.

    “After Eagle located the vehicle on Ferndown Avenue, ground staff made an approach to the address it was parked outside,” he says.

    “Armed staff voice appealed for the occupants to come outside, to which they complied.”

    Police carried out a search of the address.

    Inside, numerous firearms along with ammunition were located, Inspector Christoffersen says.

    These included: two shotguns, two SKS assault rifles, a MSSA rifle, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

    Police have since arrested and charged two patched members of the TwoEight Brotherhood gang.

    The pair, aged 27 and 34, face 10 charges each relating to the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

    They will appear in the Manukau District Court today.

    “This is an outstanding result from our frontline staff working to keep the community safe last night,” Inspector Christoffersen says.

    “There is no tolerance for intimidation or violence, and we will continue to go after those who are involving themselves in this offending.

    “Police will continue to investigate the initial firearms incident from Monday night, which fortunately did not result in any injuries.”

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    Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Woman Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud Elvis Presley’s Family

    Source: US State Government of Utah

    A Missouri woman pleaded guilty today in the Western District of Tennessee for her role in a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family of millions of dollars and to steal the family’s ownership interest in Graceland, Elvis Presley’s former home in Memphis, Tennessee.

    According to court documents, Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, of Kimberling City, orchestrated a scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland — using a fake company, forged documents, and false court filings — by falsely claiming that Elvis Presley’s daughter had pledged Graceland as collateral for a loan that she failed to repay before her death. Findley threatened to foreclose on Graceland and auction it to the highest bidder if Elvis Presley’s family did not pay or settle the claim against the estate.

    Findley pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud. She is scheduled to be sentenced on June 18 and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Supervisory Official Antoinette T. Bacon of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Reagan Taylor Fondren for the Western District of Tennessee, Inspector in Charge Eric Shen of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) Criminal Investigations Group, and Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico of the FBI Nashville Field Office made the announcement.

    The USPIS and FBI Nashville Field Office are investigating the case.

    Trial Attorney Aaron Henricks of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Carroll L. André III for the Western District of Tennessee are prosecuting the case. Fraud Section Assistant Chief Cory E. Jacobs and Trial Attorney Christopher Fenton provided substantial assistance with the investigation and prosecution. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Woman Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud Elvis Presley’s Family

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    A Missouri woman pleaded guilty today in the Western District of Tennessee for her role in a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family of millions of dollars and to steal the family’s ownership interest in Graceland, Elvis Presley’s former home in Memphis, Tennessee.

    According to court documents, Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, of Kimberling City, orchestrated a scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland — using a fake company, forged documents, and false court filings — by falsely claiming that Elvis Presley’s daughter had pledged Graceland as collateral for a loan that she failed to repay before her death. Findley threatened to foreclose on Graceland and auction it to the highest bidder if Elvis Presley’s family did not pay or settle the claim against the estate.

    Findley pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud. She is scheduled to be sentenced on June 18 and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Supervisory Official Antoinette T. Bacon of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Reagan Taylor Fondren for the Western District of Tennessee, Inspector in Charge Eric Shen of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) Criminal Investigations Group, and Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico of the FBI Nashville Field Office made the announcement.

    The USPIS and FBI Nashville Field Office are investigating the case.

    Trial Attorney Aaron Henricks of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Carroll L. André III for the Western District of Tennessee are prosecuting the case. Fraud Section Assistant Chief Cory E. Jacobs and Trial Attorney Christopher Fenton provided substantial assistance with the investigation and prosecution. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Kisbey — Arrested: Carlyle RCMP investigating break and enter near Kisbey

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    February 25, 2025
    Kisbey, Saskatchewan

    News release

    On February 24, 2025 at approximately 11:00 a.m., a Saskatchewan RCMP officer with Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan located and arrested Trent Raynard in Stoughton, SK. Trent Raynard was wanted by Carlyle RCMP in relation to a break and enter that occurred in November 2023.

    Trent Raynard appeared in Weyburn Provincial Court on February 25, 2025.

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    Backgrounder

    Carlyle RCMP investigating break and enter near Kisbey

    2023-12-19

    On November 27, 2023 Carlyle RCMP responded to a break and enter that occurred at a gas plant near Kisbey sometime between November 24 and November 26. Various items had been stolen from the business.

    Carlyle RCMP investigated with the assistance of Yorkton RCMP Forensic Identification Services. A search warrant was executed near Arcola, Saskatchewan. Officers located and recovered multiple items believed to have been stolen, including a camper trailer, tools, and electronics.

    As a result of continued investigation, 25-year-old Brianna Paul of Stoughton, Saskatchewan and 32-year-old Trent Raynard of Stoughton, Saskatchewan were each charged with:

    • one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code;
    • one count, theft under $5,000, Section 334(1)(b), Criminal Code; and
    • one count, mischief under $5,000, Section 430(4), Criminal Code.

    On December 14, Brianna Paul was arrested. She appeared in Estevan Provincial Court on December 18.

    A warrant has been issued for Trent Raynard’s arrest, and Carlyle RCMP are working to locate him.

    Trent Raynard is described as 5’6″ and approximately 132 lbs. He has blue eyes and brown hair.

    If you see Trent Raynard, do not approach him. Report sightings or information on his whereabouts to your local police service. You can reach your local RCMP detachment by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICE assists Fayetteville Police Department with arrest of an alien charged with 3 murders

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    February 25, 2025Fayetteville, NC, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. —U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement assisted the Fayetteville Police Department in the arrest and interview of Mackendy Darbouze, a 26-year-old citizen and national of Haiti, on Feb. 21. Police responded to a 911 call at a residence, and a search revealed three deceased individuals and a bloody knife. Darbouze was arrested by the responding officers.

    ICE was contacted and responded immediately to assist with the interview of Darbouze as he only spoke Creole and was unable to be interviewed in English. The interview was completed using ICE interpreter and translation services, and Darbouze was charged with three counts of first-degree murder.

    Darbouze entered the United States legally in July 2024. He was transported to the Cumberland County Jail. ICE has placed a detainer on him.

    This is a joint investigation with ICE and the Fayetteville Police Department.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Dennis Allen Gaal Sentenced to 25 Years for Engaging in Interstate Travel for the Purpose of Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On February 21, 2025, Dennis Allen Gaal, 50, currently of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was sentenced to 25 years by the Honorable Travis R. McDonough, United States District Judge, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga.  Following his incarceration, Gaal will be on supervised release for life, and he will be required to register with state sex offender registries and comply with special sex offender conditions during his supervised release.

    As part of the plea agreement filed with the court, Gaal agreed to plead guilty to an indictment charging him with one count of interstate travel for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2423(b).  Gaal, a registered sex offender from Mississippi, traveled to Chattanooga in December 2023, intending to sexually molest a 10-month-old child.  In fact, Gaal had been communicating with a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who was posing as a person with access to the child.  Gaal noted in the online discussions with the undercover agent that the sexual abuse would be “a dream come true.”  He arrived in Chattanooga with gifts for the notional child, including Christmas outfits, a stuffed animal, and a rattle.  When Gaal arrived, he was arrested and has remained in custody since his arrest.            

    “The defendant, while already a convicted sex offender, traveled to Tennessee to sexually molest a 10-month-old child,” said Francis M. Hamilton III, U. S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee.  “The facts are outrageous and disturbing.  We are dedicated to prosecuting offenders like this to the full extent of the law.”

    “Exploitation of children offenses are heinous and leave an immeasurable impact on victims,” said Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico of the FBI Nashville Field Office.  “To protect our children, the FBI will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners to identify, investigate, and bring sexual predators to justice.”

    The criminal indictment was the result of an investigation by the FBI and the investigation was led by FBI Special Agent Samuel Moore.

    Assistant United States Attorney James T. Brooks and Special Assistant United States Attorney Charlie Minor with the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office, represented the United States.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006, by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.  Led by the United States Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, PSC marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.  For more information about PSC, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

    For more information about internet safety education, please visit www.justice.gov/psc/resources.html and click on the tab “resources.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Twelve Men Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Marijuana in Tennessee and Other States

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

    NASHVILLE – Twelve members of a drug trafficking conspiracy were sentenced last week for their roles in conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances in middle Tennessee and elsewhere, announced Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee.

    According to court documents, around 2022, agents with Homeland Security Investigations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating large shipments of counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills that were inscribed “M30,” methamphetamine, and marijuana that someone was shipping to Tennessee and approximately 16 other states from California. Agents reviewed shipping materials, monitored social media accounts, and conducted surveillance before identifying Matthew Cox as the individual who was shipping these packages to members of the drug trafficking conspiracy. In their messages on social media applications and phones, the defendants discussed drug prices, drug shipments, and quality of the drugs. One defendant, Quortez Duncan, told Cox that he wanted stronger pills to get customers hooked on the pills to increase profits. Cox complied and attempted to send Duncan these pills, but Agents seized them. Agents also learned that another defendant, Khyre McClain, attempted to establish and launder money through a limited liability corporation.

    In addition to this evidence of shipments to other states, agents seized packages of drugs that were being shipped to Tennessee. Specifically, on July 25, 2022, HSI agents seized a package from a UPS Store in Sebastopol, California, which was destined for Nashville, Tennessee. This package contained thousands of counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills weighing over two kilograms. The package also contained more than eight pounds of methamphetamine. On August 9, 2022, HSI agents intercepted two additional packages from the Santa Rosa, California, area which were destined for residences in Nashville. One package contained 472 grams of counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills, and the other package contained approximately four pounds of methamphetamine.

    After collecting an overwhelming amount of evidence, law enforcement officers executed search warrants at multiple residences in California and Tennessee. They recovered handguns, assault rifles, bulk cash, expensive cars, marijuana, and large amounts of counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills.

    “Stopping the trafficking of deadly fentanyl is a major priority of the Department of Justice,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Robert E. McGuire, “these successful prosecutions demonstrate our continued commitment to hit fentanyl traffickers with the full force of the law.”

    “These defendants took part in a cross-country conspiracy that brought significant amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana to Tennessee,” said Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico of the FBI Nashville Field Office. “The FBI and our law enforcement partners remain committed to holding those accountable who attempt to poison our communities.”

    Each defendant was convicted of conspiring to distribute controlled substances. Three defendants were also convicted of unlawfully possessing firearms after previously being convicted of felony offenses. The defendants were sentenced as follows:

    Quortez Duncan, age 37, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

    Mathew Cox, age 28, was sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in federal prison

    Jonny Rodriguez-Gonzalez, age 26, was sentenced to 11 years and 2 months in federal prison

    Ricardo Molinero-Alcarez, age 29, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

    Khyre McClain, age 23, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

    Davontay Holt, age 30, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

    Marcus Johnson, age 27, was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison

    Tristain Orr, age 25, was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison

    Ethan Kimes, age 22, was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison

    Marquitues Sawyers, age 24, was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in federal prison

    Jahari Armstrong, age 22, was sentenced to 3 years of probation

    Jaydan Armstrong, age 22, was sentenced to 3 years of probation

    This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration; Homeland Security Investigations; the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Nashville Field Office; the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and the Columbia Police Department.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ahmed Safeeullah and Rachel Stephens prosecuted this case.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Sean Williams Sentenced to 95 Years for Production of Child Pornography and Escape From Custody

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – On February 24, 2025, Sean Christopher Williams, 53, of Johnson City, Tennessee, was sentenced to 95 years imprisonment by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer, United States District Judge, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville.

    In July of 2024, Williams was convicted at trial of escape in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 751(a) and in November of 2024, Williams was convicted at trial of three counts of production of child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2251(a) and (e).

    The evidence presented at the escape trial showed that Williams escaped from a transport van enroute to the Greeneville Federal Courthouse on October 18, 2023.  His escape resulted in a multistate manhunt that led to the capture of Williams in Pinellas County, Florida, on November 21, 2023.

    The evidence presented at the child pornography trial showed that Williams used three minor children to engage in sexually explicit conduct and took photos of the sexually explicit conduct.  The conduct occurred at Williams’s apartment in Johnson City.  The evidence showed that Williams sexually assaulted each of the victims’ mothers while they were unconscious, around the same time that he took pornographic photos of their children.  The criminal conduct extended over a 12-year period.  Williams took photos of the first victim in 2008 and the two other victims on separate occasions in 2020.  Williams was arrested in 2023 near the campus of Western Carolina University and campus police officers seized flash drives from his car that were later found to contain the photos.

    “Sean Williams is a dangerous sexual predator who preyed on our community’s most vulnerable victims,” said United States Attorney Francis M. Hamilton III.  “Today’s sentence reflects the severity of the crimes committed and not only ensures that this dangerous individual has been held accountable for the harm he caused, but also prevents him from hurting others again.  We thank the dedicated law enforcement officers whose efforts made the convictions and sentence possible.”

    “Our children are among the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Nashville Field Office.  “The FBI will continue to do everything in its power to stop sexual exploitation of children that causes irreparable harm and trauma to the victims and bring to justice those responsible.”

    “This case shows the impact of collaboration and determination by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and our local, state, and federal partners to hold accountable an individual who preyed upon innocent children,” said TBI Director David Rausch.  “We hope the outcome of this investigation sends a clear message that we will continue to commit all the necessary resources to find and apprehend those who victimize our most vulnerable residents.”

    Law enforcement agencies either participating in a joint investigation, or cooperating in a parallel investigation, which led to the apprehension, indictment and subsequent conviction of Williams included the FBI, the United States Marshal Service, Homeland Security Investigations, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the Western North Carolina Police Department.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meghan L. Gomez, Emily M. Swecker, and J. Gregory Bowman represented the United States at the trials.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood (PSC), a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006, by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.  Led by the United States Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, PSC marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.  For more information about PSC, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

    For more information about internet safety education, please visit www.justice.gov/psc/resources.html and click on the tab “resources.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Waterbury Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Offense

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MELQUAWN JAMISON, 26, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by two years of supervised release, for a firearm possession offense.

    According to court documents and statements made in court, Jamison was arrested on August 23, 2023, after Waterbury Police had made controlled purchases narcotics from him, or from a third party acting at Jamison’s direction, at his residence.  On that date, a court-authorized search of Jamison’s residence revealed cocaine and fentanyl that he intended to distribute, a loaded Ruger SR .45 caliber handgun, and a Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun with extended magazine and fitted with a Glock switch auto sear device, which converted the gun to an automatic weapon.

    Jamison’s criminal history includes state felony convictions for sale of narcotics, escape in the first degree, burglary in the third degree, and larceny in the first degree.  It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce.

    Jamison has been detained since his arrest.  On September 26, 2024, he pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

    This matter was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Waterbury Police Department.  The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Natasha Freismuth.

    This prosecution was brought through the Justice’s Department’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program, a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce gun violence and other violent crime, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.  In May 2021, the Justice Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.  For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit www.justice.gov/psn.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Announce Federal Charges in Domestic Altercation

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ALBUQUERQUE – A Pinedale man faces federal charges for assault with a dangerous weapon following an altercation on the Navajo Nation.

    According to the indictment, on February 17, 2025, Laberto Curley, 26, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, allegedly attacked the victim with a razor blade knife at a residence in Pinedale, New Mexico, after a verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation. As a result, the victim sustained a laceration to the neck and was transported to the hospital.

    Curley will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been set. If convicted of the current charges, Curley faces up to 10 years in prison.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Holland S. Kastrin and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.

    The Gallup Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Police Department and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jesse Pecoraro is prosecuting the case. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Sentencing of Church Rock Man for Shooting at Law Enforcement Officers

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

    ALBUQUERQUE – A Church Rock man was sentenced to 147 months in prison for charges related to an attack on law enforcement officers on the Navajo Nation.

    There is no parole in the federal system.

    According to court documents, after midnight on July 22, 2023, officers from the Navajo Police Department and New Mexico State Police responded to reports of a man shooting a gun and making threats near a residence on the Navajo Nation. While investigating, they came under fire from an unknown direction and from an unknown assailant and were forced to take cover. Officers reported hearing the bullets whiz past them and landing in the dirt nearby.

    After a prolonged search, Elijah Touchine, 24, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was arrested later that day at a gun store in Gallup, where he was attempting to purchase additional firearms, including an AR-15and ammunition. During questioning, Touchine admitted to shooting at the officers and expressed a desire to “kill every [expletive] police”.

    A search of the vehicle Touchine was in revealed a .40 caliber handgun and ammunition in a black bag. Investigators also recovered multiple .40 caliber shell casings at the scene of the shooting.

    Upon his release from prison, Touchine will be subject to three years of supervised release.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Holland S. Kastrin and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.

    The Gallup Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau Investigation investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Police Department and Department of Criminal Investigation, New Mexico State Police, Gallup Police Department, and McKinley County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas Marshall is prosecuting the case.

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  • MIL-OSI: Range Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Results and Three-Year Outlook

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) today announced its fourth quarter 2024 financial results, plans for 2025, and a three-year outlook through 2027.

    Full-Year 2024 Highlights –

    • Cash flow from operating activities of $945 million
    • Cash flow from operations, before working capital changes, of $1.1 billion
    • Reduced net debt by $172 million, returned $77 million in dividends, and invested $65 million in share repurchases
    • Production averaged 2.18 Bcfe per day, approximately 68% natural gas
    • All-in capital spending of $654 million, or $0.82 per mcfe
    • Pre-hedge NGL realizations of $25.77 per barrel – premium of $2.33 over the Mont Belvieu equivalent
    • Proved reserves of 18.1 Tcfe with positive performance revisions for 17th consecutive year
    • Debt to EBITDAX of 1.2x (Non-GAAP) at year-end 2024
    • Expect to achieve Net Zero for 2024 Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
    • Maintenance capital improved by ~$50 million on strong well performance and infrastructure optimization

    Dennis Degner, the Company’s CEO, commented, “Last year demonstrated the resilience of Range’s business as we successfully generated free cash flow, returned capital to shareholders and met our long-term balance sheet target. We did this despite natural gas prices being at cycle lows and while strategically investing in the business. Over the last two years, Range has made countercyclical investments to build in-process well inventory, which supports our targeted, efficient production growth plans through 2027. Importantly, we have contracted natural gas transportation to support our plans and Range will utilize new NGL export capacity towards the same premium markets that have benefited Range shareholders for many years.

    An exciting chapter for U.S. natural gas is materializing as export capacity is commissioned to meet growing global gas demand. As the lowest-cost, lowest-emissions natural gas basin in the country, we expect Appalachia will play a significant role to meet global gas needs over time. We believe Range will see an outsized benefit given our proven, high-quality Marcellus inventory with duration measured in decades, our access to markets with growing demand and our advantaged full-cycle cost structure that provides the foundation for delivering through-cycle returns for shareholders.”

    2025 Capital and Production Guidance

    Range’s 2025 all-in capital budget is expected to be $650 to $690 million, which consists of:

    • Approximately $530 million of all-in maintenance capital including land and facilities
    • $70 – $100 million drilling and completion capital for future growth
    • Up to $30 million on targeted acreage which increases planned lateral lengths and future inventory
    • Approximately $20 – $30 million for pneumatic devices and facility upgrades

    Range’s development plan for 2025 will target annual production of approximately 2.2 Bcfe per day. Consistent with 2024, Range plans to run two drilling rigs and one frac crew resulting in modest production growth in 2025 while building additional in-process well inventory for increased growth capacity in 2026 and 2027. Up to $30 million is planned for investment in non-maintenance acreage to support increased lateral lengths and incremental inventory. Approximately $20 – $30 million is planned for pneumatic devices and production facility upgrades, part of a $50 – $60 million project expected to be completed by year-end 2026 to further reduce emissions, with $10 million of the total project already completed in 2024.

    The table below summarizes 2024 activity and expected 2025 plans regarding the number of wells to sales in each area. To maintain current production levels, Range will turn to sales approximately 600,000 lateral feet in a year.

      Planned Wells
    TIL in 2025    		   Wells TIL in
    2024
       
    SW PA Super-Rich 14   9
    SW PA Wet 23   21
    SW PA Dry 5   12
    NE PA Dry 4   2
    Total Appalachia 46   44

    Three-Year Outlook

    Range’s three-year outlook targets a 2027 daily production level of 2.6 Bcfe, an increase of approximately 400 Mmcfe per day compared to 2024, with annual estimated capital expenditures ranging between $650 to $700 million over the next three years. Annual capital spending is expected to represent a reinvestment rate below 50%, assuming $3.75 natural gas. Through 2027, Range expects to have maintained its 30+ years of core Marcellus inventory to support additional growth and meet future demand. Alternatively, at the end of this production profile, Range could maintain 2.6 Bcfe per day of production with approximately $570 million of annual drilling and completion capital, the equivalent of approximately $0.60 per mcfe.

    Marketing and Transportation Update

    Supporting Range’s planned production, the Company has secured the following incremental transportation, processing, and export capacity, all of which are expected to start in 2026:

    • 300 Mmcf per day of processing capacity at the Harmon Creek facility
    • 250 Mmcf per day of gas transportation, accessing expected demand growth in Midwest and Gulf Coast markets
    • 20,000 bbl per day of NGL takeaway and export capacity utilizing a new East Coast terminal

    Financial Discussion

    Except for generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) reported amounts, specific expense categories exclude non-cash impairments, unrealized mark-to-market adjustment on derivatives, non-cash stock compensation and other items shown separately on the attached tables. “Unit costs” as used in this release are composed of direct operating, transportation, gathering, processing and compression, taxes other than income, general and administrative, interest and depletion, depreciation and amortization costs divided by production. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a definition of non-GAAP financial measures and the accompanying tables that reconcile each non-GAAP measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

    GAAP revenues and other income for fourth quarter 2024 totaled $626 million, GAAP net cash provided from operating activities (including changes in working capital) was $218 million, and GAAP net income was $95 million ($0.39 per diluted share).  Fourth quarter earnings results include a $54 million mark-to-market derivative loss due to increases in commodity prices.

    Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital, a non-GAAP measure, was $312 million.  Adjusted net income comparable to analysts’ estimates, a non-GAAP measure, was $164 million ($0.68 per diluted share) in fourth quarter 2024.

    The following table details Range’s fourth quarter 2024 unit costs per mcfe(a):

    Expenses   4Q 2024 
    (per mcfe)    		   4Q 2023 
    (per mcfe)    		   Increase
    (Decrease)
                 
    Direct operating (a)   $ 0.12   $ 0.11   9%
    Transportation, gathering, processing and compression (a)   1.48   1.39   6%
    Taxes other than income   0.03   0.02   50%
    General and administrative (a)   0.18   0.17   6%
    Interest expense (a)   0.14   0.14   0%
    Total cash unit costs (b)   1.94   1.83   6%
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization (DD&A)   0.46   0.45   2%
    Total unit costs plus DD&A(b)   $ 2.40   $ 2.28   5%
                 

    (a)   Excludes stock-based compensation, one-time settlements, and amortization of deferred financing costs.
    (b)   Totals may not be exact due to rounding.

    The following table details Range’s average production and realized pricing for fourth quarter 2024(a):

      4Q24 Production & Realized Pricing
      Natural Gas
    (mcf)    		   Oil
    (bbl)    		   NGLs 
    (bbl)    		    Natural Gas 
    Equivalent
    (mcfe)
                 
                     
    Net production per day 1,505,140   5,028   111,199   2,202,500  
                     
    Average NYMEX price $ 2.80   $70.28   $ 24.47      
    Differential, including basis hedging (0.44)   (10.64)   1.96      
    Realized prices before NYMEX hedges 2.36   59.64   26.43   3.08  
    Settled NYMEX hedges 0.54   11.01   0.04   0.40  
    Average realized prices after hedges $ 2.90   $ 70.66   $ 26.47   $ 3.48  
                   

    (a)   Totals may not be exact due to rounding

    Fourth quarter 2024 natural gas, NGLs and oil price realizations (including the impact of cash-settled hedges and derivative settlements) averaged $3.48 per mcfe.

    • The average natural gas price, including the impact of basis hedging, was $2.36 per mcf, or a ($0.44) per mcf differential to NYMEX. In 2025, Range expects its natural gas differential to be ($0.40) to ($0.48) relative to NYMEX.
    • Range’s pre-hedge NGL price during the quarter was $26.43 per barrel, approximately $1.96 above the Mont Belvieu weighted equivalent. Range’s 2025 NGL differential is expected to be +$0.00 to +$1.25 relative to a Mont Belvieu equivalent barrel.
    • Crude oil and condensate price realizations, before realized hedges, averaged $59.64 per barrel, or $10.64 below WTI (West Texas Intermediate). Range’s 2025 condensate differential is expected to be ($10.00) to ($15.00) relative to NYMEX.

    Capital Expenditures

    Fourth quarter 2024 drilling and completion expenditures were $124 million. In addition, during the quarter, approximately $29 million was invested in acreage leasehold, gathering systems and other. Total 2024 capital budget expenditures were $654 million, including $580 million on drilling and completion, and a combined $74 million on acreage, gathering systems, pneumatic upgrades and other.

    Financial Position and Repurchase Activity

    As of December 31, 2024, Range had net debt outstanding of approximately $1.40 billion, consisting of $1.71 billion of senior notes and $304 million in cash. During the fourth quarter, Range repurchased in the open market $9.4 million principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2025 at a discount.

    During the fourth quarter, Range repurchased 650,000 shares at an average price of approximately $32.50. As of year-end, the Company had approximately $1.0 billion of availability under the share repurchase program.

    Range’s Board of Directors expects to approve a 12.5% increase to the quarterly cash dividend to $0.09 per share of the Company’s common stock. Details regarding the record and payment dates for quarterly dividends will be announced as each quarterly dividend is formally declared by the Board.

    2024 Proved Reserves

    Year-end 2024 reserves were similar to last year at 18.1 Tcfe, despite natural gas prices of $2.13 per Mmbtu, reflecting the resilience of Range’s low-cost asset base. Range also recorded its 17th consecutive year of positive performance revisions driven by continued strong results from existing Marcellus producing wells. Proved reserves included 6.2 Tcfe of proved undeveloped reserves from approximately 2.9 million lateral feet scheduled to be developed within the next five years at an expected development cost of $0.38 per mcfe. Proved undeveloped reserves represents approximately 10% of Range’s undeveloped core Marcellus inventory.

    Summary of Changes in Proved Reserves
    (in Bcfe)
    Balance at December 31, 2023 18,113
       
    Extensions, discoveries and additions 749
    Performance revisions 77
    Price revisions (1)
    Sales (11)
    Production (796)
       
    Balance at December 31, 2024 18,131
       

    As shown in the table below, the present value (PV10) of reserves under SEC methodology was $5.5 billion. For comparison, the PV10 using December 31, 2024 strip prices equates to $12.2 billion using the same proven reserve volumes.

      2024 SEC 
    Pricing (a)    		 Strip Price
    Average     (b)
         
    Natural Gas Price ($/MMBtu) $2.13 $3.54
    WTI Oil Price ($/Bbl) $74.88 $63.62
    NGL Price ($/Bbl) $24.40 $25.21
         
    Proved Reserves PV10 ($ billions) $5.5 $12.2
         

    a)   SEC benchmark prices adjusted for energy content, quality and basis differentials were $1.74 per mcf and $63.39 per barrel of crude oil.
    b)   NYMEX 10-year strip prices adjusted for energy content, quality and basis differentials realized an average gas price differential of ($0.47) and an average realized oil differential of ($12.39) per barrel, which equate to $3.07 per mcf and $51.23 per barrel over the life of the reserves.

    Guidance – 2025

    Capital & Production Guidance

    Range’s 2025 all-in capital budget is $650 million – $690 million. Annual production is expected to be approximately 2.2 Bcfe per day for 2025. Liquids are expected to be over 30% of production.

    Full Year 2025 Expense Guidance

    Direct operating expense: $0.12 – $0.14 per mcfe
    Transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense: $1.50 – $1.55 per mcfe
    Taxes other than income: $0.03 – $0.04 per mcfe
    Exploration expense: $24 – $28 million
    G&A expense: $0.17 – $0.19 per mcfe
    Net Interest expense: $0.12 – $0.13 per mcfe
    DD&A expense: $0.45 – $0.46 per mcfe
    Net brokered gas marketing expense: $8 – $12 million
       

    Full Year 2025 Price Guidance

    Based on recent market indications, Range expects to average the following price differentials for its production in 2025.

    FY 2025 Natural Gas:(1) NYMEX minus $0.40 to $0.48
    FY 2025 Natural Gas Liquids:(2) MB plus $0.00 to $1.25 per barrel
    FY 2025 Oil/Condensate: WTI minus $10.00 to $15.00
       

    (1) Including basis hedging
    (2) Mont Belvieu-equivalent pricing based on weighting of 53% ethane, 27% propane, 8% normal butane, 4% iso-butane and 8% natural gasoline.

    Hedging Status

    Range hedges portions of its expected future production volumes to increase the predictability of cash flow and maintain a strong, flexible financial position. Please see the detailed hedging schedule posted on the Range website under Investor Relations – Financial Information.

    Range has also hedged basis across the Company’s numerous natural gas sales points to limit volatility between benchmark and regional prices. The combined fair value of natural gas basis hedges as of December 31, 2024, was a net loss of $29.2 million.    

    Conference Call Information

    A conference call to review the financial results is scheduled on Wednesday, February 26 at 8:00 AM Central Time (9:00 AM Eastern Time). Please click here to pre-register for the conference call and obtain a dial in number with passcode.

    A simultaneous webcast of the call may be accessed at www.rangeresources.com. The webcast will be archived for replay on the Company’s website until March 26th.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    To supplement the presentation of its financial results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company’s earnings press release contains certain financial measures that are not presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes certain non-GAAP measures may provide financial statement users with meaningful supplemental information for comparisons within the industry. These non-GAAP financial measures may include, but are not limited to Net Income, excluding certain items, Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital, realized prices, Net debt and Cash margin.

    Adjusted net income comparable to analysts’ estimates as set forth in this release represents income or loss from operations before income taxes adjusted for certain non-cash items (detailed in the accompanying table) less income taxes. We believe adjusted net income comparable to analysts’ estimates is calculated on the same basis as analysts’ estimates and that many investors use this published research in making investment decisions and evaluating operational trends of the Company and its performance relative to other oil and gas producing companies. Diluted earnings per share (adjusted) as set forth in this release represents adjusted net income comparable to analysts’ estimates on a diluted per share basis. A table is included which reconciles income or loss from operations to adjusted net income comparable to analysts’ estimates and diluted earnings per share (adjusted). On its website, the Company provides additional comparative information on prior periods.

    Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital represents net cash provided by operations before changes in working capital and exploration expense adjusted for certain non-cash compensation items. Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital (sometimes referred to as “adjusted cash flow”) is widely accepted by the investment community as a financial indicator of an oil and gas company’s ability to generate cash to internally fund exploration and development activities and to service debt. Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital is also useful because it is widely used by professional research analysts in valuing, comparing, rating and providing investment recommendations of companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. In turn, many investors use this published research in making investment decisions. Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operations, investing, or financing activities as an indicator of cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity. A table is included which reconciles net cash provided by operations to cash flow from operations before changes in working capital as used in this release. On its website, the Company provides additional comparative information on prior periods for cash flow, cash margins and non-GAAP earnings as used in this release.

    The cash prices realized for oil and natural gas production, including the amounts realized on cash-settled derivatives and net of transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense, is a critical component in the Company’s performance tracked by investors and professional research analysts in valuing, comparing, rating and providing investment recommendations and forecasts of companies in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. In turn, many investors use this published research in making investment decisions. Due to the GAAP disclosures of various derivative transactions and third-party transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense, such information is now reported in various lines of the income statement. The Company believes that it is important to furnish a table reflecting the details of the various components of each income statement line to better inform the reader of the details of each amount and provide a summary of the realized cash-settled amounts and third-party transportation, gathering, processing and compression expense, which were historically reported as natural gas, NGLs and oil sales. This information is intended to bridge the gap between various readers’ understanding and fully disclose the information needed.

    Net debt is calculated as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. The Company believes this measure is helpful to investors and industry analysts who utilize Net debt for comparative purposes across the industry.

    The Company discloses in this release the detailed components of many of the single line items shown in the GAAP financial statements included in the Company’s Annual or Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K or 10-Q. The Company believes that it is important to furnish this detail of the various components comprising each line of the Statements of Operations to better inform the reader of the details of each amount, the changes between periods and the effect on its financial results.

    We believe that the presentation of PV10 value of our proved reserves is a relevant and useful metric for our investors as supplemental disclosure to the standardized measure, or after-tax amount, because it presents the discounted future net cash flows attributable to our proved reserves before taking into account future corporate income taxes and our current tax structure. While the standardized measure is dependent on the unique tax situation of each company, PV10 is based on prices and discount factors that are consistent for all companies. Because of this, PV10 can be used within the industry and by credit and security analysts to evaluate estimated net cash flows from proved reserves on a more comparable basis.

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) is a leading U.S. independent natural gas and NGL producer with operations focused in the Appalachian Basin. The Company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.  More information about Range can be found at www.rangeresources.com.

    Included within this release are certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect Range’s current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events.  Words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “outlook”, “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursue,” “target,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

    All statements, except for statements of historical fact, made within regarding activities, events or developments the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as those regarding future well costs, expected asset sales, well productivity, future liquidity and financial resilience, anticipated exports and related financial impact, NGL market supply and demand, future commodity fundamentals and pricing, future capital efficiencies, future shareholder value, emerging plays, capital spending, anticipated drilling and completion activity, acreage prospectivity, expected pipeline utilization and future guidance information, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are based on assumptions and estimates that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information; however, management’s assumptions and Range’s future performance are subject to a wide range of business risks and uncertainties and there is no assurance that these goals and projections can or will be met. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information on risks and uncertainties is available in Range’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Unless required by law, Range undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events after the date they are made.

    The SEC permits oil and gas companies, in filings made with the SEC, to disclose proved reserves, which are estimates that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions as well as the option to disclose probable and possible reserves. Range has elected not to disclose its probable and possible reserves in its filings with the SEC. Range uses certain broader terms such as “resource potential,” “unrisked resource potential,” “unproved resource potential” or “upside” or other descriptions of volumes of resources potentially recoverable through additional drilling or recovery techniques that may include probable and possible reserves as defined by the SEC’s guidelines. Range has not attempted to distinguish probable and possible reserves from these broader classifications. The SEC’s rules prohibit us from including in filings with the SEC these broader classifications of reserves. These estimates are by their nature more speculative than estimates of proved, probable and possible reserves and accordingly are subject to substantially greater risk of actually being realized. Unproved resource potential refers to Range’s internal estimates of hydrocarbon quantities that may be potentially discovered through exploratory drilling or recovered with additional drilling or recovery techniques and have not been reviewed by independent engineers. Unproved resource potential does not constitute reserves within the meaning of the Society of Petroleum Engineer’s Petroleum Resource Management System and does not include proved reserves. Area wide unproven resource potential has not been fully risked by Range’s management. “EUR”, or estimated ultimate recovery, refers to our management’s estimates of hydrocarbon quantities that may be recovered from a well completed as a producer in the area. These quantities may not necessarily constitute or represent reserves within the meaning of the Society of Petroleum Engineer’s Petroleum Resource Management System or the SEC’s oil and natural gas disclosure rules. Actual quantities that may be recovered from Range’s interests could differ substantially. Factors affecting ultimate recovery include the scope of Range’s drilling program, which will be directly affected by the availability of capital, drilling and production costs, commodity prices, availability of drilling services and equipment, drilling results, lease expirations, transportation constraints, regulatory approvals, field spacing rules, recoveries of gas in place, length of horizontal laterals, actual drilling results, including geological and mechanical factors affecting recovery rates and other factors. Estimates of resource potential may change significantly as development of our resource plays provides additional data.

    In addition, our production forecasts and expectations for future periods are dependent upon many assumptions, including estimates of production decline rates from existing wells and the undertaking and outcome of future drilling activity, which may be affected by significant commodity price or drilling cost changes. Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, available from our website at www.rangeresources.com or by written request to 100 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1200, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. You can also obtain this Form 10-K on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

    SOURCE: Range Resources Corporation

    Range Investor Contacts:

    Laith Sando
    817-869-4267

    Matt Schmid
    817-869-1538

    Range Media Contact:

    Mark Windle
    724-873-3223

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION
                                       
                                       
    STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    Based on GAAP reported earnings with additional
    details of items included in each line in Form 10-K
    (Unaudited, In thousands, except per share data)
      Three Months Ended December 31,     Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
      2024     2023     %     2024     2023     %  
    Revenues and other income:                                  
    Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales (a) $ 635,122     $ 603,279           $ 2,213,850     $ 2,334,661        
    Derivative fair value (loss) income   (53,804 )     291,059             56,726       821,154        
    Brokered natural gas and marketing   41,535       44,460             133,048       206,552        
    ARO settlement (loss) gain (b)   –       2             (26 )     1        
    Interest income (b)   3,144       1,921             12,651       5,937        
    Gain on sale of assets (b)   89       101             311       454        
    Other (b)   331       636             524       6,113        
    Total revenues and other income   626,417       941,458     -33 %     2,417,084       3,374,872     -28 %
                                       
    Costs and expenses:                                  
    Direct operating   24,655       22,200             93,399       94,362        
    Direct operating – stock-based compensation (c)   468       443             1,922       1,723        
    Transportation, gathering, processing and compression   299,401       283,061             1,177,925       1,113,941        
    Taxes other than income   6,166       4,083             21,625       23,726        
    Brokered natural gas and marketing   41,655       44,319             138,080       200,789        
    Brokered natural gas and marketing – stock-based compensation (c)   603       491             2,465       2,095        
    Exploration   7,983       7,193             25,489       25,280        
    Exploration – stock-based compensation (c)   349       315             1,354       1,250        
    Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties   (201 )     2,051             8,417       46,359        
    General and administrative   35,485       34,472             133,303       127,838        
    General and administrative – stock-based compensation (c)   10,905       9,389             38,004       35,850        
    General and administrative – lawsuit settlements   91       114             782       1,052        
    General and administrative – bad debt expense   50       –             50       –        
    Exit costs   9,156       28,279             37,214       99,940        
    Deferred compensation plan (d)   3,878       (2,953 )           9,593       26,593        
    Interest expense   27,911       28,734             113,341       118,620        
    Interest expense – amortization of deferred financing costs (e)   1,357       1,352             5,417       5,384        
    (Gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt   (3 )     1             (257 )     (438 )      
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization   92,484       90,968             358,356       350,165        
    Total costs and expenses   562,393       554,512     1 %     2,166,479       2,274,529     -5 %
                                       
    Income before income taxes   64,024       386,946     -83 %     250,605       1,100,343     -77 %
                                       
    Income tax (benefit) expense                                  
    Current   2,902       (1,453 )           8,165       1,547        
    Deferred   (33,720 )     78,365             (23,900 )     227,654        
        (30,818 )     76,912             (15,735 )     229,201        
                                       
    Net income $ 94,842     $ 310,034     -69 %   $ 266,340     $ 871,142     -69 %
                                       
                                       
    Net income Per Common Share                                  
    Basic $ 0.39     $ 1.29           $ 1.10     $ 3.61        
    Diluted $ 0.39     $ 1.27           $ 1.09     $ 3.57        
                                       
    Weighted average common shares outstanding, as reported                                  
    Basic   240,300       238,833     1 %     240,689       236,986     2 %
    Diluted   242,355       241,735     0 %     242,745       239,837     1 %
                                       
                                       
    (a) See separate natural gas, NGLs and oil sales information table.  
    (b) Included in Other income in the 10-K.  
    (c) Costs associated with stock compensation and restricted stock amortization, which have been reflected  
        in the categories associated with the direct personnel costs, which are combined with the cash costs in the 10-K.  
    (d) Reflects the change in market value of the vested Company stock held in the deferred compensation plan.  
    (e) Included in interest expense in the 10-K.  
       
    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION
               
               
    BALANCE SHEET     
    (In thousands) December 31,     December 31,  
      2024     2023  
      (Audited)     (Audited)  
    Assets          
    Current assets $ 636,982     $ 528,794  
    Derivative assets   87,098       442,971  
    Natural gas and oil properties, successful efforts method   6,421,700       6,117,681  
    Other property and equipment   2,465       1,696  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets   119,838       23,821  
    Other   79,592       88,922  
      $ 7,347,675     $ 7,203,885  
               
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
    Current liabilities $ 1,263,247     $ 580,469  
    Asset retirement obligations   1,189       2,395  
    Derivative liabilities   9,634       222  
    Senior notes $ 1,089,614       1,774,229  
    Deferred tax liabilities   541,378       561,288  
    Derivative liabilities   10,488       107  
    Deferred compensation liabilities   65,233       72,976  
    Operating lease liabilities   35,737       16,064  
    Asset retirement obligations and other liabilities   137,181       119,896  
    Divestiture contract obligation   257,317       310,688  
        3,411,018       3,438,334  
               
    Common stock and retained deficit   4,449,987       4,213,585  
    Other comprehensive income   611       647  
    Common stock held in treasury   (513,941 )     (448,681 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   3,936,657       3,765,551  
      $ 7,347,675     $ 7,203,885  
                   
    RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL DEBT AS REPORTED
    TO NET DEBT, a non-GAAP measure
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
      December 31,     December 31,        
      2024     2023     %  
                     
    Total debt, net of deferred financing costs, as reported $ 1,697,883     $ 1,774,229     -4 %
    Unamortized debt issuance costs, as reported   10,819       14,159        
    Less cash and cash equivalents, as reported   (304,490 )     (211,974 )      
    Net debt, a non-GAAP measure $ 1,404,212     $ 1,576,414     -11 %
                         
    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION
                           
                           
                           
                           
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES           
    (Unaudited, in thousands)           
                           
      Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		     Twelve Months Ended
    December 31,    		  
      2024     2023     2024     2023  
                           
    Net income   94,842       310,034       266,340       871,142  
    Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided from continuing operations:                      
    Deferred income tax (benefit) expense   (33,720 )     78,365       (23,900 )     227,654  
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization   92,484       90,968       358,356       350,165  
    Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties   (201 )     2,051       8,417       46,359  
    Derivative fair value loss (income)   53,804       (291,059 )     (56,726 )     (821,154 )
    Cash settlements on derivative financial instruments   69,697       65,018       432,392       253,514  
    Divestiture contract obligation, including accretion   9,155       28,215       37,088       99,595  
    Allowance for bad debts   50       –       50       –  
    Amortization of deferred financing costs and other   1,174       1,144       4,526       4,735  
    Deferred and stock-based compensation   16,267       7,683       53,864       67,849  
    Gain on sale of assets   (89 )     (101 )     (311 )     (454 )
    (Gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt   (3 )     1       (257 )     (438 )
                           
    Changes in working capital:                      
    Accounts receivable   (121,116 )     (65,334 )     (19,586 )     223,081  
    Other current assets   5,485       8,235       3,676       (1,285 )
    Accounts payable   26,609       7,234       (443 )     (77,057 )
    Accrued liabilities and other   3,452       (16,359 )     (118,972 )     (265,814 )
    Net changes in working capital   (85,570 )     (66,224 )     (135,325 )     (121,075 )
    Net cash provided from operating activities   217,890       226,095       944,514       977,892  
                           
                           
                           
    RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED FROM OPERATING           
    ACTIVITIES, AS REPORTED, TO CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS           
    BEFORE CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL, a non-GAAP measure           
    (Unaudited, in thousands)           
      Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		     Twelve Months Ended
    December 31,    		  
      2024     2023     2024     2023  
    Net cash provided from operating activities, as reported $ 217,890     $ 226,095     $ 944,514     $ 977,892  
    Net changes in working capital   85,570       66,224       135,325       121,075  
    Exploration expense   7,983       7,193       25,489       25,280  
    Lawsuit settlements   91       114       782       1,052  
    Non-cash compensation adjustment and other   120       272       517       655  
    Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital – non-GAAP measure $ 311,654     $ 299,898     $ 1,106,627     $ 1,125,954  
                           
                           
                           
    ADJUSTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
      Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		     Twelve Months Ended
    December 31,    		  
      2024     2023     2024     2023  
    Basic:                      
    Weighted average shares outstanding   241,112       241,258       241,868       241,130  
    Stock held by deferred compensation plan   (812 )     (2,425 )     (1,179 )     (4,144 )
    Adjusted basic   240,300       238,833       240,689       236,986  
                           
    Dilutive:                      
    Weighted average shares outstanding   241,112       241,258       241,868       241,130  
    Dilutive stock options under treasury method   1,243       477       877       (1,293 )
    Adjusted dilutive   242,355       241,735       242,745       239,837  
                                   
    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION
                                       
    RECONCILIATION OF NATURAL GAS, NGLs AND OIL SALES
    AND DERIVATIVE FAIR VALUE INCOME (LOSS) TO
    CALCULATED CASH REALIZED NATURAL GAS, NGLs AND
    OIL PRICES WITH AND WITHOUT THIRD-PARTY
    TRANSPORTATION, GATHERING, PROCESSING AND
    COMPRESSION COSTS, a non-GAAP measure
    (Unaudited, In thousands, except per unit data)
      Three Months Ended December 31,     Twelve Months Ended December 31,  
      2024     2023     %     2024     2023     %  
    Natural gas, NGLs and Oil Sales components:                                  
    Natural gas sales $ 337,176     $ 320,393           $ 1,052,442     $ 1,234,308        
    NGLs sales   270,356       238,423             1,020,903       933,791        
    Oil sales   27,590       44,463             140,505       166,562        
    Total Natural Gas, NGLs and Oil Sales, as reported $ 635,122     $ 603,279     5 %   $ 2,213,850     $ 2,334,661     -5 %
                                       
    Derivative Fair Value (Loss) Income, as reported $ (53,804 )   $ 291,059           $ 56,726     $ 821,154        
    Cash settlements on derivative financial instruments – (gain) loss:                                  
    Natural gas   (64,169 )     (59,846 )           (419,199 )     (256,693 )      
    NGLs   (433 )     –             (3,743 )     –        
    Oil   (5,095 )     2,828             (9,450 )     11,179        
    Contingent consideration – divestiture   –       (8,000 )           –       (8,000 )      
    Total change in fair value related to commodity derivatives prior to                                  
    settlement, a non GAAP measure $ (123,501 )   $ 226,041           $ (375,666 )   $ 567,640        
                                       
    Transportation, gathering, processing and compression components:                                  
    Natural Gas $ 155,483     $ 152,058           $ 611,698     $ 588,970        
    NGLs   143,294       130,833             564,269       524,114        
    Oil   624       170             1,958       857        
    Total transportation, gathering, processing and compression, as reported $ 299,401     $ 283,061           $ 1,177,925     $ 1,113,941        
                                       
    Natural gas, NGL and Oil sales, including cash-settled derivatives: (c)                                  
    Natural gas sales $ 401,345     $ 380,239           $ 1,471,641     $ 1,491,001        
    NGLs sales   270,789       238,423             1,024,646       933,791        
    Oil Sales   32,685       41,635             149,955       155,383        
    Total $ 704,819     $ 660,297     7 %   $ 2,646,242     $ 2,580,175     3 %
                                       
    Production of natural gas, NGLs and oil during the periods (a):                                  
    Natural Gas (mcf)   138,472,888       141,716,744     -2 %     545,415,974       538,084,671     1 %
    NGLs (bbls)   10,230,284       9,571,519     7 %     39,622,576       37,939,700     4 %
    Oil (bbls)   462,570       656,533     -30 %     2,180,528       2,475,306     -12 %
    Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)   202,630,012       203,085,056     0 %     796,234,598       780,574,707     2 %
                                       
    Production of natural gas, NGLs and oil – average per day (a):                                  
    Natural Gas (mcf)   1,505,140       1,540,399     -2 %     1,490,208       1,474,205     1 %
    NGLs (bbls)   111,199       104,038     7 %     108,258       103,944     4 %
    Oil (bbls)   5,028       7,136     -30 %     5,958       6,782     -12 %
    Gas equivalent (mcfe) (b)   2,202,500       2,207,446     0 %     2,175,504       2,138,561     2 %
                                       
    Average prices, excluding derivative settlements and before third-party                                  
    transportation costs:                                  
    Natural Gas (per mcf) $ 2.43     $ 2.26     8 %   $ 1.93     $ 2.29     -16 %
    NGLs (per bbl) $ 26.43     $ 24.91     6 %   $ 25.77     $ 24.61     5 %
    Oil (per bbl) $ 59.64     $ 67.72     -12 %   $ 64.44     $ 67.29     -4 %
    Gas equivalent (per mcfe) (b) $ 3.13     $ 2.97     5 %   $ 2.78     $ 2.99     -7 %
                                       
    Average prices, including derivative settlements before third-party                                  
    transportation costs: (c)                                  
    Natural Gas (per mcf) $ 2.90     $ 2.68     8 %   $ 2.70     $ 2.77     -3 %
    NGLs (per bbl) $ 26.47     $ 24.91     6 %   $ 25.86     $ 24.61     5 %
    Oil (per bbl) $ 70.66     $ 63.42     11 %   $ 68.77     $ 62.77     10 %
    Gas equivalent (per mcfe) (b) $ 3.48     $ 3.25     7 %   $ 3.32     $ 3.31     0 %
                                       
    Average prices, including derivative settlements and after third-party                                  
    transportation costs: (d)                                  
    Natural Gas (per mcf) $ 1.78     $ 1.61     11 %   $ 1.58     $ 1.68     -6 %
    NGLs (per bbl) $ 12.46     $ 11.24     11 %   $ 11.62     $ 10.80     8 %
    Oil (per bbl) $ 69.31     $ 63.16     10 %   $ 67.87     $ 62.43     9 %
    Gas equivalent (per mcfe) (b) $ 2.00     $ 1.86     8 %   $ 1.84     $ 1.88     -2 %
                                       
    Transportation, gathering and compression expense per mcfe $ 1.48     $ 1.39     6 %   $ 1.48     $ 1.43     3 %
                                       
    (a) Represents volumes sold regardless of when produced. 
    (b) Oil and NGLs are converted at the rate of one barrel equals six mcfe based upon the approximate relative energy content of oil to natural gas, which is not necessarily 
        indicative of the relationship of oil and natural gas prices. 
    (c) Excluding third-party transportation, gathering, processing and compression costs. 
    (d) Net of transportation, gathering, processing and compression costs. 
    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION
                                       
    RECONCILIATION OF INCOME BEFORE INCOME
    TAXES AS REPORTED TO INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS, a non-GAAP measure
    (Unaudited, In thousands, except per share data)
      Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		     Twelve Months Ended
    December 31,    		  
      2024     2023     %     2024     2023     %  
                                       
    Income from operations before income taxes, as reported   64,024       386,946       -83 %     250,605       1,100,343      -77 %
    Adjustment for certain special items:                                  
    Gain on the sale of assets   (89 )     (101 )           (311 )     (454 )      
    ARO settlement loss (gain)   –       (2 )           26       (1 )      
    Change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement   123,501       (226,041 )           375,666       (567,640 )      
    Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties   (201 )     2,051             8,417       46,359        
    (Gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt   (3 )     1             (257 )     (438 )      
    Lawsuit settlements   91       114             782       1,052        
    Exit costs   9,156       28,279             37,214       99,940        
    Brokered natural gas and marketing – stock-based compensation   603       491             2,465       2,095        
    Direct operating – stock-based compensation   468       443             1,922       1,723        
    Exploration expenses – stock-based compensation   349       315             1,354       1,250        
    General & administrative – stock-based compensation   10,905       9,389             38,004       35,850        
    Deferred compensation plan – non-cash adjustment   3,878       (2,953 )           9,593       26,593        
                                       
    Income before income taxes, as adjusted   212,682       198,932       7 %     725,480       746,672     -3 %
                                       
    Income tax expense (benefit), as adjusted                                  
    Current (a)   2,902       (1,453 )           8,165       1,547        
    Deferred (a)   46,015       47,208             158,696       170,189        
                                       
    Net income, excluding certain items, a non-GAAP measure $ 163,765     $ 153,177       7 %   $ 558,619     $ 574,936     -3 %
                                       
    Non-GAAP income per common share                                  
    Basic $ 0.68     $ 0.64       6 %   $ 2.32     $ 2.43     -5 %
    Diluted $ 0.68     $ 0.63       8 %   $ 2.30     $ 2.40     -4 %
                                       
    Non-GAAP diluted shares outstanding, if dilutive   242,355       241,735             242,745       239,837        
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
    (a) Taxes are estimated to be approximately 23% for 2023 and 2024  
    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION
                           
                           
                           
    RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME, EXCLUDING           
    CERTAIN ITEMS AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER           
    SHARE, non-GAAP measures           
    (In thousands, except per share data)           
      Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		     Twelve Months Ended
    December 31,    		  
      2024     2023     2024     2023  
                           
    Net income, as reported $ 94,842     $ 310,034     $ 266,340     $ 871,142  
    Adjustments for certain special items:                      
    Gain on the sale of assets   (89 )     (101 )     (311 )     (454 )
    ARO settlement loss (gain)   –       (2 )     26       (1 )
    (Gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt   (3 )     1       (257 )     (438 )
    Change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement   123,501       (226,041 )     375,666       (567,640 )
    Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties   (201 )     2,051       8,417       46,359  
    Lawsuit settlements   91       114       782       1,052  
    Exit costs   9,156       28,279       37,214       99,940  
    Stock-based compensation   12,325       10,638       43,745       40,918  
    Deferred compensation plan   3,878       (2,953 )     9,593       26,593  
    Tax impact   (79,735 )     31,157       (182,596 )     57,465  
                           
    Net income, excluding certain items, a non-GAAP measure $ 163,765     $ 153,177     $ 558,619     $ 574,936  
                           
    Net income per diluted share, as reported $ 0.39     $ 1.27     $ 1.09     $ 3.57  
    Adjustments for certain special items per diluted share:                      
    Gain on the sale of assets   –       –       –       –  
    ARO settlement loss (gain)   –       –       –       –  
    (Gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt   –       –       –       –  
    Change in fair value related to derivatives prior to settlement   0.51       (0.94 )     1.55       (2.37 )
    Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties   –       0.01       0.03       0.19  
    Lawsuit settlements   –       –       –       –  
    Exit costs   0.04       0.12       0.15       0.42  
    Stock-based compensation   0.05       0.04       0.18       0.17  
    Deferred compensation plan   0.02       (0.01 )     0.04       0.11  
    Adjustment for rounding differences   –       –       0.01       0.01  
    Tax impact   (0.33 )     0.13       (0.75 )     0.24  
    Dilutive share impact (rabbi trust and other)   –       0.01       –       0.06  
                           
    Net income per diluted share, excluding certain items, a non-GAAP measure $ 0.68     $ 0.63     $ 2.30     $ 2.40  
                           
    Adjusted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure:                      
    Basic $ 0.68     $ 0.64     $ 2.32     $ 2.43  
    Diluted $ 0.68     $ 0.63     $ 2.30     $ 2.40  
                                   
    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION
                         
    RECONCILIATION OF CASH MARGIN PER MCFE, a non-
    GAAP measure
    (Unaudited, In thousands, except per unit data)
      Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		     Twelve Months Ended
    December 31,
      2024     2023     2024     2023
    Revenues                    
    Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales, as reported $ 635,122     $ 603,279     $ 2,213,850     $ 2,334,661  
    Derivative fair value (loss) income, as reported   (53,804 )     291,059       56,726       821,154  
    Less non-cash fair value loss (gain)   123,501       (226,041 )     375,666       (567,640 )
    Brokered natural gas and marketing, as reported   41,535       44,460       133,048       206,552  
    Other income, as reported   3,564       2,660       13,460       12,505  
    Less gain on sale of assets   (89 )     (101 )     (311 )     (454 ) 
    Less ARO settlement   –       (2 )     26       (1 )
    Cash revenues   749,829       715,314       2,792,465       2,806,777  
                         
    Expenses                    
    Direct operating, as reported   25,123       22,643       95,321       96,085  
    Less direct operating stock-based compensation   (468 )     (443 )     (1,922 )     (1,723 )
    Transportation, gathering and compression, as reported   299,401       283,061       1,177,925       1,113,941  
    Taxes other than income, as reported   6,166       4,083       21,625       23,726  
    Brokered natural gas and marketing, as reported   42,258       44,810       140,545       202,884  
    Less brokered natural gas and marketing stock-based compensation   (603 )     (491 )     (2,465 )     (2,095 ) 
    General and administrative, as reported   46,531       43,975       172,139       164,740  
    Less G&A stock-based compensation   (10,905 )     (9,389 )     (38,004 )     (35,850 )
    Less lawsuit settlements   (91 )     (114 )     (782 )     (1,052 )
    Less bad debt expense   (50 )     –       (50 )     –  
    Interest expense, as reported   29,268       30,086       118,758       124,004  
    Less amortization of deferred financing costs   (1,357 )     (1,352 )     (5,417 )     (5,384 )
    Cash expenses   435,273       416,869       1,677,673       1,679,276  
                         
    Cash margin, a non-GAAP measure $ 314,556     $ 298,445     $ 1,114,792     $ 1,127,501  
                         
    Mmcfe produced during period   202,630       203,085       796,235       780,575  
                         
    Cash margin per mcfe $ 1.55     $ 1.47     $ 1.40     $ 1.44  
                         
    RECONCILIATION OF INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES          
    TO CASH MARGIN, a non-GAAP measure          
    (Unaudited, in thousands, except per unit data)          
      Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		     Twelve Months Ended
    December 31,
      2024     2023     2024     2023
                         
    Income before income taxes, as reported $ 64,024     $ 386,946     $ 250,605     $ 1,100,343  
    Adjustments to reconcile income before income taxes                    
    to cash margin:                    
    ARO settlements   –       (2 )     26       (1 )
    Derivative fair value loss (income)   53,804       (291,059 )     (56,726 )     (821,154 )
    Net cash receipts on derivative settlements   69,697       65,018       432,392       253,514  
    Exploration expense   7,983       7,193       25,489       25,280  
    Lawsuit settlements   91       114       782       1,052  
    Exit costs   9,156       28,279       37,214       99,940  
    Deferred compensation plan   3,878       (2,953 )     9,593       26,593  
    Stock-based compensation (direct operating, brokered natural gas and   12,325       10,638       43,745       40,918  
    marketing and general and administrative)                    
    Bad debt expense   50       –       50       –  
    Interest – amortization of deferred financing costs   1,357       1,352       5,417       5,384  
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization   92,484       90,968       358,356       350,165  
    Gain on sale of assets   (89 )     (101 )     (311 )     (454 )
    (Gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt   (3 )     1       (257 )     (438 )
    Abandonment and impairment of unproved properties   (201 )     2,051       8,417       46,359  
    Cash margin, a non-GAAP measure $ 314,556     $ 298,445     $ 1,114,792     $ 1,127,501  

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: New information comes to light in West Coast cold case investigation

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Police are reviewing new information about the 26-year-old murder of David John Robinson after canvassing the small West Coast settlement of Kakapotahi.

    Detective Inspector Geoff Baber says after re-interviewing individuals in mid-February, new information and lines of enquiry had come to light.

    “The dedicated investigation team based in Hokitika Police Station, are following these new leads, and are interviewing new people now located across the West Coast and some other parts of the South Island.”

    The initial homicide investigation was launched on 28 December 1998, after the body of David was located on a remote West Coast beach near Ross, where it had laid for up to two weeks.

    Cold cases like David’s murder are periodically reviewed with the aim of identifying opportunities to solve them and bring closure to loved ones, says Detective Inspector Baber.

    “Our goal is to get justice for David, and answers for his family.”

    It has been reported that a single gunshot was heard by a number of people in the Kakapotahi settlement between 14 and 18 December around 10am and 10:30am – approximately two weeks before David’s body was located about 3 kilometres away.

    “There has been no explanation to date as to what that single gunshot was.

    “If you know something, we encourage you to come forward and speak to us.”

    If you have information that could help Police’s investigation, please email us via the Cold Case form on the New Zealand Police website, or call 105 and reference the case number 231129/2221.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Man arrested after multiple incidents north of the city

    Source: South Australia Police

    A man has been arrested following a wild rampage in the Northern and Barossa areas overnight.

    About 7.45pm Tuesday 25 February police attended a home on Nottle Road, Gawler, conducting follow up enquiries in relation to a business robbery that occurred on Monday 24 February at the Munno Para Shopping Centre.

    When patrols arrived at the location a grey Nissan Pathfinder sped from the street and a short police pursuit ensued before police lost site of the vehicle on Redbanks Road.

    About 8.15pm police received reports that a Nissan Pathfinder was driving erratically crashing into fences and gates on Ward Belt Road, Ward Belt.

    About 8.25pm police received reports that a Nissan Pathfinder was driving erratically on Dundas Street, Gawler, before it crashed into a parked car and left the scene.

    About 8.30pm police were called to Turnbull Road, Elizabeth Downs, after a Nissan Pathfinder collided with a fence and left the scene.

    About 8.45 police were called to the carpark of a shopping centre on Hamblynn Road, Elizabeth Downs after reports a Nissan Pathfinder had crashed into a parked Volkswagen. Thankfully a woman who had been seated in the Volkswagen at the time was not injured.

    About 9.15pm police were called to the carpark of the Munno Para Shopping Centre after reports a man threatened a woman at knife point before stealing her black Ford Territory. Thankfully the woman was not physically injured. Police located the Nissan Pathfinder abandoned in the carpark nearby.

    PolAir arrived in the location quickly locating the stolen Ford Territory and tracking it to Bandiana Crescent, Elizabeth Downs. Here the driver got out of the vehicle and fled in nearby yards. Patrols swarmed the area quickly locating and arresting the man about 9.30pm.

    The 33-year-old Two Wells man has been charged with a raft of serious offences including driving without due care, failing to stop at a crash scene and aggravated robbery. He did not apply for bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today.

    The investigation remains on going with police seeking to identify further victims. Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or 1800 333 000 – you can remain anonymous.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Metairie Man Indicted for Possessing Materials Involving Sexual Exploitation of Minors and Federal Gun Control Act Violation

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced today the Indictment of ROBERT ANTHONY MARSH, JR. (“MARSH”), age 59, of Metairie, was indicted on February 14, 2025, with Possession of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2252(a)(4)(B) and (a)(2), and  Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). If convicted of the possession of sexual exploitation materials,  MARSH faces a mandatory minimum sentence of ten (10) years and a maximum sentence of twenty (20) years imprisonment, and/or a fine of up to $250,000.00, a term of supervised release of no less than five (5) years and up to life, and a $100.00 mandatory special assessment fee.  If convicted of firearm possession by a convicted felon, MARSH faces a maximum sentence of fifteen (15) years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00, up to three years of supervised release, and a $100.00 mandatory special assessment fee.

    According to court documents, MARSH’s home was searched by state law enforcement officials and federal agents on December 19, 2024.  At the time of this search, MARSH was on state supervised release for a previous state conviction of Pornography Involving Juveniles.  On December 19, 2024, following the search of his home, MARSH was arrested by Louisiana State Probation and Parole for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of child pornography.  Thereafter, MARSH was transferred from state to federal custody in connection with this federal indictment.              

    Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.  Led by United States Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.  For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson praised the work of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Jefferson Parish Police Department; and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Probation and Parole.  The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. Klebba, Project Safe Childhood Coordinator and Chief of the Financial Crimes Unit.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: USAO Announces Sentencings in Connection with Violent Crime Reduction Initiative

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Acting United States Attorney Carol M. Skutnik for the Northern District of Ohio has announced sentencings for several defendants who were charged in connection with a 2023 violent crime reduction initiative. The initiative was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with assistance from other federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to focus on the reduction of gun-crime violence.

    Malachi Berry, 22, Darvell Jackson, 21, Steven Armstrong, 20, Nimar Linder, 22, Terrez Wilson, 20, Maurice Hardman, 20, all of Cleveland, and Brandon Kimbrough, 24, of Euclid, were each sentenced to imprisonment by U.S. District Judge Benita Y. Pearson after pleading guilty for their roles in a firearms-trafficking conspiracy. Each defendant’s prison sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release.

    Malachi Berry was sentenced to 89 months in prison for conspiracy to possess machineguns and conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing firearms without a federal firearms license. According to court documents, he was responsible for arranging the sales of 13 firearms, including ones that were reported stolen and had the serial numbers obliterated. Some of the items intended to be trafficked included machineguns. Berry brokered the firearms sales by recruiting others to sell them after he negotiated the prices.

    Darvell Jackson was sentenced to 168 months in prison for conspiracy to possess a machinegun, conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing firearms without a federal firearms license, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. According to court documents, he sold seven firearms, including at least one stolen firearm and one firearm with an obliterated serial number, some with high-capacity magazines, and four machinegun conversion devices.

    Nimar Linder was sentenced to 70 months in prison for conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing firearms without a federal firearms license and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, Linder, a convicted felon, possessed and sold five firearms, including multi-caliber pistols with high-capacity magazines and a pistol with an obliterated serial number.

    Terrez Wilson was sentenced to 26 months in prison for possession of a machinegun. According to court documents, he sold a Glock, Model 22, .40 caliber pistol with a machinegun conversion device knowing that the firearm was intended to be trafficked.

    Maurice Hardman was sentenced to 33 months in prison for possession of a machinegun and conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing firearms without a federal firearms license. According to court documents, he sold a Glock, Model 32Gen4, .357 caliber Sig-pistol with an affixed machinegun conversion device. In a separate transaction, Hardman sold a Glock, Model 19Gen5, 9mm pistol.

    Brandon Kimbrough was sentenced to 29 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, Kimbrough, a convicted felon, possessed and sold a Taurus, Model G3, and a 9mm pistol with a high-capacity magazine.

    Steven Armstrong was sentenced to 26 months in prison for possession of a machinegun. According to court documents, he admitted he could acquire “buttons,” a term used for machinegun conversion devices, and “ghost Glocks,” a term used for privately made, unserialized firearms. Armstrong also sold a machinegun conversion device.

    The investigation preceding the indictment was led by the ATF, with assistance from the Cleveland Division of Police, the United States Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the FBI Cleveland Division, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Ohio Adult Parole Authority, the Ohio Investigative Unit, Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Division, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office. This operation was also part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) initiative.

    These cases were prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Kelly Galvin and David Toepfer.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Grand jury indicts El Salvadoran national with illegally reentering United States after sex offense convictions, Honduran national with illegally possessing firearms

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal grand jury indicted two separate immigration cases here today involving a previously convicted felon and a repeat immigration crimes offender.

    Carlos Gonzales-Hernandez, 55, is charged with illegally reentering the United States after a conviction for an aggravated felony. Gonzales-Hernandez is a citizen of El Salvador.

    According to his court documents, Gonzales-Hernandez was detained in January 2025 following a traffic stop in Madison County. He was then transferred into ICE custody. The defendant had been removed from the United States following a local prison sentence for sex offenses. Gonzales-Hernandez was previously convicted in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas of three counts of gross sexual imposition and received a prison sentence of six years.

    Elmer Edison Rodriguez-Guzman, 46, is charged with possession of a firearm or ammunition of an illegal alien and with illegally reentering the United States.

    Rodriguez-Guzman is a citizen of Honduras and has no legal status in the United States. He has been removed from the United States on numerous prior occasions and either deported to Honduras or allowed to voluntarily return to Mexico.

    According to his court documents, Rodriguez-Guzman was in a vehicle that was stopped in Cambridge, Ohio, in July 2024 due to no taillights. Law enforcement officials discovered items including a handgun, a double-barrel shotgun and ammunition. Rodriguez-Guzman was arrested in Guernsey County and then transferred into federal custody.

    Illegally reentering the United States is a federal crime punishable by up to two years in prison. If the offender has multiple prior misdemeanor charges, the penalty is increased to 10 years in prison, and if the offender has been previously convicted of an aggravated felony, the defendant faces up to 20 years in prison.

    Kelly A. Norris, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Jared Murphey, acting Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Detroit, and Robert Lynch, Field Office Director, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Detroit Field Office; announced the cases. Assistant United States Attorney Sheila G. Lafferty is representing the United States in these cases.

    An indictment merely contains allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

    These cases are being prosecuted as part of the Southern District of Ohio Immigration Enforcement Task Force, which dedicates agents, attorneys and other staff to investigating and prosecuting immigration violations.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Fort Duchesne Man Sentenced to Prison Following Gun Crime

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Kasey Todd Reed, 32, of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Utah, was sentenced to 96 months’ imprisonment, and ordered by the court to three years’ supervised release after he committed a violent crime that involved shooting a firearm at his domestic partner’s home.

    The sentence, imposed by Senior U.S. District Court Judge David Sam comes after Reed pleaded guilty on December 6, 2024, to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm while within Indian Country.

    According to court documents, and statements made at Reed’s change of plea and sentencing hearings, on May 30, 2022, Reed was involved in a domestic dispute with his partner, and after being pepper sprayed, Reed threatened to return to the victim’s home to harm her. Upon his return, Reed pointed a loaded .38 five-shot revolver at the victim’s residence and fired five rounds towards the home that housed multiple occupants as he drove past in his vehicle.  

    Acting United States Attorney Felice John Viti of the District of Utah made the announcement.

    The case was investigated by the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office’s Vernal Resident Agency.  

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Sam Pead of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah prosecuted the case.

    This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce gun violence and other violent crime, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.  On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.  For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit Justice.gov/PSN.
     

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  • MIL-OSI Security: South Bend Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    SOUTH BEND – Jalen Pearson, 31 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to distributing 5 or more grams of methamphetamine, announced Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay.

    Pearson was sentenced to 97 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release.

    According to documents in the case, in June 2023, Pearson distributed approximately 3 pounds of a high purity of methamphetamine for nearly $7,000.

    This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration including the DEA North Central Laboratory with assistance from the Indiana State Police and the Mishawaka Police Department.  The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Katelan McKenzie Doyle.

    This case was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten the United States by using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Cartel Cocaine Quality Tester Extradited from Mexico

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ATLANTA – Irma Elvira Cruz, also known as “Huzipol” and “Madre,” 60, of Mexico, has been arraigned before Russell G. Vineyard, Chief United States Magistrate Judge, on federal charges of Conspiracy to Unlawfully Import Cocaine into the United States and Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute.  Cruz was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 14, 2017. 

    “Cruz allegedly played a critical role in the trafficking of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the United States,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. “Cruz’s extradition from Mexico is an important step in holding her accountable for her alleged role in bringing dangerous drugs into the United States and into our local communities. We thank our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners for their work in this investigation and our international partners for their cooperation in helping us bring Cruz to justice.”

    “Drug traffickers exploit vulnerable members of our community to generate profits,” said Jae W. Chung, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Division. “Cases like this clearly demonstrate the resolve of the DEA to hold drug traffickers accountable.”

    “The extradition and arraignment of Irma Elvira Cruz, an alleged key figure in an international cocaine trafficking organization, demonstrates the unwavering commitment of HSI and our partners to dismantling transnational criminal networks,” said Steven N. Schrank, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Atlanta, which covers Georgia and Alabama. “By targeting those who facilitate the flow of dangerous narcotics into our communities, we are sending a strong message that we will pursue justice across borders and hold traffickers accountable.”

    According to Acting U.S. Attorney Moultrie, Jr., the charges, and other information presented in court: In 2013, United States law enforcement identified a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization that, between approximately 2013 and 2016, imported large quantities of cocaine from Colombia, through Mexico and into the United States for distribution, and transported drug proceeds from the United States to Mexico. The investigation identified Irma Elvira Cruz as an associate of the drug trafficking organization, allegedly responsible for the quality control testing of multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine, sent from Colombia to Costa Rica and Mexico, and intended to be delivered into the United States.

    Cruz allegedly conspired with others in Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, and elsewhere to coordinate the transportation of multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine from Colombia through the coast of Central America for distribution in Mexico and the United States, including Atlanta, Georgia. Specifically, Cruz was allegedly responsible for testing the quality of a large shipment of cocaine ultimately destined for Atlanta.

    The investigation revealed that on or about September 3, 2015, Cruz traveled to the organization’s stash house in Heredia, Belen, Asuncion, Costa Rica, to test the purity of the cocaine to be delivered into the United States. The following day, law enforcement authorities stopped vehicles driven by Cruz’s associates leaving the stash house and seized approximately 100 kilograms of cocaine. Law enforcement authorities then searched the stash house and seized approximately 221 kilograms of cocaine.

    Members of the public are reminded that the indictment only contains charges.  Cruz is presumed innocent of the charges and it will be the government’s burden to prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

    This case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Coast Guard, United States Navy, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, United States Border Patrol, DeKalb County Police Department, and Georgia State Patrol.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Thomas M. Forsyth, III and Elizabeth M. Hathaway are prosecuting the case. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Lisa Tarvin contributed to the prosecution as well. Also, the Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs coordinated with law enforcement partners in Mexico to secure the arrest and extradition of Cruz.

    This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation.  OCDETF identifies and eliminates the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach.  Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

    For further information please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6280.  The Internet address for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia is http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Have you seen Daniel?

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating Daniel Quinn, who has been reported missing.

    The 30-year-old Pahurehure man was reported missing on 23 February by concerned family members.

    At that time, he was last seen in the Hamilton area.

    Police and Daniel’s family are concerned for his wellbeing, and we ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact us.

    We believe Daniel is still in the Hamilton area.

    If you have information that can assist Police, please contact 111.

    Information can also be provided by calling 105 and using the reference number 250225/2443.

    ENDS.

    Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI USA: CFTC Releases Enforcement Advisory on Self-Reporting, Cooperation, and Remediation

    Source: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement today issued an advisory on how the Division will evaluate a company’s or individual’s self-reporting, cooperation, and remediation when recommending enforcement actions to the Commission and establishes the factors the Division will consider. This marks the first time the Division will use a matrix to determine the appropriate mitigation credit to apply. The advisory provides fair notice to the public and guidance that is designed to ensure due process in the Division’s investigations and enforcement actions.
    “Today, the CFTC is finally making the improvements that I have long proposed are necessary to ensure lawful enforcement, and also implements the Administration’s Executive Order,” said Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham. “From the beginning, I have encouraged firms to self-report to proactively take ownership, ensure accountability, and prevent future violations. By making the CFTC’s expectations for self-reporting, cooperation, and remediation more clear—including a first-ever matrix for mitigation credit—this advisory creates meaningful incentives for firms to come forward and get cases resolved faster with reasonable penalties.
    “Critically, it will enable the CFTC to do more with less and free up enforcement resources to focus relentlessly on catching fraudsters and scammers, helping victims, and promoting market integrity. Today’s advisory gets back to basics by returning to decades of prior CFTC policy on self-reporting and is aligned with best practices for assessing penalties followed by the Department of Justice and other U.S. financial regulators. This ‘no-surprises’ approach is straightforward and demonstrates the CFTC’s renewed commitment to fair treatment under the law and principles of regulatory consistency, transparency, and clarity.”
    “Our goal with this advisory is to obtain accountability while encouraging efficiency and conserving government resources by giving entities a clear reason to self-report and cooperate,” said Division of Enforcement Director Brian Young. “This advisory informs both staff and the public precisely how to do that. Based on my experience in criminal practice, I believe policies that encourage transparency and cooperation yield efficiencies and better justice outcomes.” 
    Specifically, the advisory details the framework the Division will use to assess self-reporting, cooperation, and remediation in investigations and enforcement actions: 

    Self-Reporting: The Division will evaluate self-reporting on a three-tier scale: No Self-Report; Satisfactory Self-Report; and Exemplary Self-Report. To receive full credit, disclosures must be voluntary, made to the Commission, made in a timely manner, and complete. Reports can be made to either the Division of Enforcement or to one of the Commission’s other Divisions with oversight responsibility. The Division of Enforcement will provide a safe harbor for good faith self-reporting if any inaccurate information in the self-report or voluntary disclosure is supplemented and corrected promptly after discovery of the inaccurate information.
    Cooperation and Remediation: The Division will evaluate cooperation on a four-tier scale: No Cooperation; Satisfactory Cooperation; Excellent Cooperation; and Exemplary Cooperation. The Division will evaluate remediation as a part of its evaluation of cooperation and consider whether a party engaged in substantial efforts to prevent a future violation. Other CFTC Divisions will be involved in the assessment of remediation. In some cases, a compliance monitor or consultant may be recommended to ensure the completion of undertakings. The advisory also provides examples of uncooperative conduct.
    Mitigation Credit Matrix: The advisory includes a Mitigation Credit Matrix describing the presumptive mitigation credit—as a percentage of the Division’s initial calculation of the civil monetary penalty—that a party may be eligible for if that party has self-reported and/or cooperated. The presumptive Mitigation Credit ranges from 0% for no self-report and no cooperation to 55% for an exemplary self-report and exemplary cooperation. The Division retains the discretion to deviate from the Mitigation Credit Matrix given the unique facts and circumstances of a particular case.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on the Death of Woody Smith

    Source: US State of New York

    NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Woody Smith, who died on October 13, 2023, after an encounter with members of the Troy Police Department (TPD). Following a thorough investigation, which included reviews of police body-worn camera footage, interviews with civilian witnesses, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI determined that a prosecutor would not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the officers’ use of force against Mr. Smith caused his death, and therefore criminal charges would not be pursued in this matter.

    On the afternoon of October 13, two TPD officers responded to a report of someone trespassing at a residence in Troy. As the officers were investigating, they saw Mr. Smith climbing out of a first-floor window. The officers, with their guns drawn, repeatedly ordered Mr. Smith to get on the ground. A struggle ensued as the officers attempted to place Mr. Smith in handcuffs. During the struggle, which lasted just over a minute, Mr. Smith said he could not breathe. Once Mr. Smith was handcuffed, the officers rolled him onto his side, and he became unresponsive. The officers rendered first aid until EMS arrived. Mr. Smith was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The medical examiner found that Mr. Smith had died from the combined effects of acute drug intoxication, his pre-existing health conditions, and his exertion during the struggle with the officers. The medical examiner found no evidence of asphyxia, and after viewing the body-worn camera videos, found no reason to believe that the officers’ actions in restraining Mr. Smith would have caused his death.

    Under New York’s justification law, a police officer may use physical force to the extent they reasonably believe it to be necessary when arresting or attempting to arrest someone for a crime. In this case, the evidence shows that there was cause for the officers to have reasonably believed that Mr. Smith had committed an offense. A 911 caller had reported an intruder and when officers arrived at the residence, they knocked on the door, announced themselves, and then saw Mr. Smith climbing out a window on the opposite side of the house. At that point, the officers had reasonable cause to believe that Mr. Smith had committed an offense and therefore were legally permitted to arrest him and to use force, if necessary, to effect the arrest.

    While the struggle between the officers and Mr. Smith may have contributed to his death, given the evidence, OSI concludes that there is insufficient proof that the officers caused Mr. Smith’s death.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marshals in Miami Arrest Illegal Immigrant Homicide Suspect

    Source: US Marshals Service

    Miami, FL – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) and the Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force (FCRFTF) announce the arrest of an attempted homicide suspect wanted out of Washington, D.C.

    Jhoandry B. Canelon, 20, was wanted for attempted murder due to his direct involvement in a stabbing that occurred in June of 2024. Canelon is alleged to have stabbed the victim multiple times before leaving the scene.

    Warrants were issued out of the Superior Court of Washington D.C. in November 2024. Once warrants were in hand, D.C. Metropolitan Police contacted the CARFTF and requested assistance in locating and arresting Canelon. In late January, CARFTF investigators developed information that Canelon was utilizing a vehicle in the Miami, Florida area. On January 28, FCRFTF investigators arrested Canelon in the 300 block of NE 54th Street in Miami. During the arrest, Canelon was non-compliant and attempted to resist arrest. Canelon was ultimately taken into custody after being tased.

    Canelon was transported to the federal courthouse in Miami where he appeared before a judge and awaits extradition back to Washington, D.C. USMS officials have also been in contact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in reference to Canelon’s immigration status.

    The USMS CARFTF began operations in June 2004. The CARFTF has partnership agreements with 14 federal and 87 state, and local agencies and operates in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The CARFTF has apprehended more than 102,000 fugitives since its inception.

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