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  • MIL-OSI Security: Sin City Deciples Founder Sentenced to 360 Months in Prison

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

    HAMMOND- Kenneth Christopher McGhee a/k/a “Sonny,” “Angel,” age 75, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after being found guilty of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, and being a drug user in possession of a firearm following an 18-day jury trial, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

    McGhee was sentenced to 360 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release.

    According to court documents, the Sin City Deciples, originally formed in 1967 in Gary, Indiana, is an outlaw motorcycle organization in which its members and associates engaged in acts of violence, extortion, and narcotics distribution in the Northern District of Indiana and elsewhere.  McGhee served as the “Founder” of the entire club and lead the conspiracy for decades, including during the charged period between 2009-2021.  As the “Founder,” McGhee commanded and oversaw multiple acts of extortion and violence, including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder in retaliation for the death of a fellow Sin City member, and conspiracy to distribute large amounts of cocaine.  At the time of his arrest, he unlawfully possessed at least 8 firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

    The agencies involved in this prosecution were: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the East Chicago Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Gary Police Department, the Griffith Police Department, the Hammond Police Department, the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation Division, the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area officers and agents, the Merrillville Police Department, the Munster Police Department, and the Schererville Police Department.   Also providing assistance were the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern District of Arkansas, the Northern District of Illinois, the Southern District of Indiana, the Western District of Kentucky, and the Western District of Pennsylvania.

    This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys David J. Nozick and Michael J. Toth.  

    This case was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (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.

    This case was also part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, 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.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Sheshatshiu — Sheshatshiu RCMP looks to arrest two men involved in violent home invasion (UPDATED)

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Update: Roy Russell was arrested today by Sheshatshiu RCMP. Police are still looking for wanted man, 31-year-old Matthew Daniel Nuna. Anyone with information is asked to contact the detachment (709-497-8700).

    Following a violent home invasion that occurred at a residence in Sheshatshiu on September 8, 2024, arrest warrants have been issued for 43-year-old Roy William Russell and 31-year-old Matthew Daniel Nuna. Three other individuals have been arrested.

    At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sheshatshiu RCMP received the report indicating that a number of individuals entered the home where bear spray was deployed and occupants of the home were assaulted with baseball bats. Suspects further caused heavy damages to the property and departed in a vehicle.

    Russell and Nuna are charged with the following criminal offences:

    • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
    • Administering a noxious substance – four counts
    • Assault with a weapon – four counts
    • Assault causing bodily harm
    • Break and enter
    • Mischief over $5000 (damage to property)

    Two other individuals, a 48-year-old man and a 34-year-old man, who were present during the crime, were arrested earlier this week as being party to the offences. Both were released on conditions and are set to appear in court at a later date. The vehicle used in the commission of the offence was seized as part of the investigation.

    A third individual, 36-year-old Sebastien Benuen, was arrested yesterday morning. He appears in court today and is charged with the same criminal offences as Russell and Nuna (mentioned above).

    The investigation is continuing.

    Anyone having information on the current location of Roy Russell or Matthew Nuna is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Bay d’Espoir — Excessive speeder ticketed by Bay d’Espoir RCMP

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    A 48-year-old man was ticketed by Bay d’Espoir RCMP for excessive speeding on Monday, September 16, 2024.

    On Monday afternoon, just before 4:00 p.m., police observed a vehicle travelling 155km/h in an 80km/h zone on Route 360, south of Catbrook. A traffic stop was conducted. The driver was ticketed for speeding and was issued a licence suspension and the vehicle was seized and impounded.

    RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador. We thank the public for continuing to report incidents of excessive speed, dangerous driving and crimes within their communities.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: 20/09/2024 The army reaches the smallest towns with aid, helping to remove the effects of flooding

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    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    The army reaches out to the smallest towns, helping to remove the effects of flooding 20.09.2024 – It is now very important not only to protect places from flooding, but also to clean houses and remove the effects of flooding. More trucks with soldiers have just set off. One task is set in the area where this water has already drained – pumping out the water and cleaning the apartments. Soldiers and officers must reach every house. (…) The army delivers water in tanks, mobile water treatment plants, mobile medical centers and outpatient clinics that reach the smallest towns. Everything takes time. I am aware that every minute is of great importance and that we need to reach help as soon as possible. Time is the biggest enemy in these activities. That is why such mobilization, over 25 thousand soldiers this weekend, who will clean up, secure this area together with other services – informed Deputy Prime Minister W. Kosiniak-Kamysz during a press conference.

    On September 20, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz discussed the current flood situation in the region and the actions taken to limit its effects in Lwówek Śląski. – We want to encourage all those who have experienced the effects of floods, this storm and disaster. Together, we can take action. The army is often mentioned, as are the volunteer and state guards, but we have also heard a lot of warm words from residents about the Police, which not only plays a role in maintaining order, but also in defending against this great flood. We thank and appreciate the Police officers very much, here in Lwówek Śląski, but also throughout the area. The Lwówek district was the subject of a decision by the Council of Ministers and was placed under a state of natural disaster. We are at the stage of strengthening the embankments in those places where the water is heading. We were in Brzeg Dolny. There, the water is 9 meters high. The values ​​are absolutely enormous, which causes even greater involvement of the army and other services, but also of the residents themselves. Their sense of responsibility for their area is truly impressive. In these difficult moments, we always manage to unite – noted the Deputy Prime Minister. The Minister of National Defense emphasized that soldiers are also reconstructing infrastructure in many of the smallest towns. – We are in places where the water has already receded and there are effects of flooding. Here, we talked about national road 364 and the repair of the bridge. This repair has already started and there is a chance that in a few days a key road crossing for this region will be opened. This is happening in many places. Głuchołazy is more media-related, because we hear about the bridge being built there by the army, by the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways, but there are many such places. There are many smaller bridges that have been torn down. We will reach them everywhere with help – the minister said. – Another issue is also help for other groups, including entrepreneurs, whom we thank for putting WOT soldiers and volunteer firefighters at their disposal. Even more is needed, because this action is not ending and will last for many weeks. Operation Phoenix related to repairing the effects of the flood has been activated and will last until the end of the year. If necessary, it will be extended until such a need arises – emphasized Deputy Prime Minister W. Kosiniak-Kamysz.

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    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Frankville — Antigonish County District RCMP charge man with attempted murder

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Antigonish County District RCMP has charged a man with attempted murder after a shooting in Havre Boucher.

    On September 19, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report that a woman had been shot at a home on Havre Boucher Rd. in Frankville. Multiple additional RCMP units responded, including Pictou County District RCMP, Inverness County District RCMP, RCMP Police Dog Services, and Northeast Traffic Services. The suspect, a 28-year-old man of Frankville, was safely arrested at the scene.

    Preliminary investigation indicates there were several adults and children at the home at the time of the incident. No one else was physically injured.

    Francis Scott Durley has been charged with:

    • Attempted Murder
    • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
    • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
    • Pointing a Firearm (four counts)
    • Uttering Threats (two counts)

    Durley appeared in Antigonish Provincial Court this morning, September 20, and will remain in custody pending a court appearance on September 25.

    The investigation remains ongoing and is being assisted by the Antigonish Street Crime Enforcement Unit and RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

    Durley and the victim are known to each other. This was an isolated incident and was not a random act.

    File #: 2024-1384457

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Lake Echo — Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant in relation to an assault that occurred in Lower Sackville.

    Matthew Richard Hardy, 33, from Lake Echo, is wanted and facing charges of Assault, Assault by Choking, Failure to Comply with a Probation Order and Failure to Comply with an Undertaking.

    Hardy is described as 5-foot-10, 170 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

    Police have made several attempts to locate Hardy, and are requesting assistance from the public.

    Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Matthew Richard Hardy is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

    File #: 24-123618

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Eight Countries work together in largest Operation Render Safe to remove WWII UXO in Solomon Islands

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    SOLOMON ISLANDS  –  

    The United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, and Japan recently joined the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in New Georgia, Solomon Islands, from Aug. 12 to Sept. 27.

    Operation Render Safe is an Australian Defence Force operation that removes the danger posed by World War II-era explosive remnants of war in Pacific Island countries. 2024 marks the 20th year that Operation Render Safe has been conducted.

    The Solomon Islands were a major battleground during the Pacific Island campaign that left behind thousands of unexploded munitions that continue to pose significant risks to the public, hindering development and threatening local livelihoods. These remnants of war have also contributed to dangerous living conditions for local residents, limiting the availability of safe land for agriculture and community expansion.

    This year’s Operation Render Safe was the largest UXO removal effort in the region’s history. 3,240 explosive remnants of war were removed from 219 sites that will directly benefit the local population by providing safer access to land and water resources. The operation’s success will help open the door to future development projects, fostering economic growth and improving infrastructure in affected areas.

    This multinational mission, led by the RSIPF, covered a vast area of 1,600 square kilometers, with 17 multinational explosive ordnance teams undertaking a rolling program of community engagement, reconnaissance, and positive action in both land and maritime domains.

    “Being Army, we’re not really used to being on the water,” said Australian Army Cpl. Daniel Siyogu, an EOD technician with the 6th Engineer Support Regiment. “But we’re getting it done, identifying and disposing of explosive remnants of war on Kolombangara island.”

    Operation Render Safe 2024-2 also featured significant tri-service interoperability between eight contributing nations, ensuring smooth coordination across a wide operational area. The 17 EOD teams, supported by U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, operated over a 350km internal-line supply chain to the rear echelon in Honiara.

    “Working alongside our Allies showcases the importance of our shared goals,” said U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jesus Contreras, an EOD team leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), MRF-D 24.3. “Leading a combined team of multinational personnel into the jungles of New Georgia has been a unique and rewarding experience. Working in a joint environment with different SOPs, [standard operating procedures], has been a challenge, but the similarities in our EOD procedures make it easier to cooperate and learn from each other.”

    The involvement of the RSIPF, with their knowledge of the area, was essential in identifying UXO caches, making the operation a success.

    “Getting input from the local community has been critical,” said Royal Canadian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Okahiro. “The people here know where the explosives are, and their guidance allows us to better assess and clear dangerous areas.”

    The operation focused on key areas like Kohinggo and Munda, contributing to improved infrastructure and a safer environment for Solomon Islands communities.

    “Ultimately, it’s about making the region safer and improving the quality of life for the local communities,” said Australian Army Lt. Col. Fabian Harrison, the commanding officer of Operation Render Safe 2024-2. “Through these partnerships and the commitment of all involved nations, we’re achieving that goal.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Nunavut — Scheduled RCMP Emergency line outage

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Location: Nunavut
    Date: 2024-09-20
    Time: 15:30 ET

    Nunavut RCMP has been advised that on September 25, 2024, between the hours of 3:00 a.m and 9:00 a.m (Eastern Standard Time) emergency lines will not be available due to network upgrades.

    As such, 1111 will not be available in the following communities:
    • Igloolik;
    • Iqaluit;
    • Pangnirtung;
    • Gjoa Haven;
    • Sanirajak (Hall Beach);
    • Pond Inlet;
    • Arviat;
    • Chesterfield Inlet;
    • Grise Fiord;
    • Kimmirut;
    • Qikiqtarjuaq;
    • Naujaat (Repulse Bay);
    • Whale Cove.

    Please keep in mind that additional communities not identified may also be affected.

    RCMP request that residents of these communities contact their local RCMP detachment at 0123, during this time for assistance.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Collins, King Announce More Than $2,000,000 for Police Departments in Maine

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Angus King announced that six Maine police departments have been awarded a total of $2,075,000 through the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant programs. The various programs overseen by the COPS office support numerous initiatives for local police departments, including improved hiring practices, school violence prevention, community policing development, and mental health wellness for law enforcement officers and their families.

    “Law enforcement officers willingly place themselves in harm’s way to protect our communities. It is our responsibility to equip them with the resources they need,” said Senators Collins and King. “This important funding will help improve community policing across the State of Maine, enhance school safety, and provide essential mental health support for law enforcement officers.”

    The COPS grant funding awarded to Maine law enforcement agencies falls into four distinct categories:

    • COPS Hiring Program (CHP): More than $157 million was awarded to 235 agencies nationwide to hire nearly 1,200 entry-level law enforcement officers, aimed at increasing community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.
      • In Maine, the recipients include:
        • Town of Rangeley: $125,000
        • Rumford Police Department: $250,000
        • City of Westbrook: $250,000
    • School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP): Approximately $73 million was awarded to 203 school districts and government entities across the country to enhance security on school grounds, improving safety measures for students and staff.
      • In Maine, the recipients include:
        • Lewiston Public Schools: $500,000
        • Maine School Administrative District 17: $500,000
    • Community Policing Development (CPD): This program provided more than $25.1 million nationwide to support crisis intervention teams, accreditation efforts, and innovative policing strategies, all aimed at improving community relations and law enforcement capabilities.
      • In Maine, the recipient of this funding is:
        • Rumford Police Department (supporting law enforcement agencies seeking accreditation in Oxford County): $250,000
    • Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program: More than $9 million was awarded nationwide to improve the delivery of mental health and wellness services for law enforcement officers and support staff.
      • In Maine, the recipient of this funding is:
        • Maine Indian Township Tribal Government: $200,000

    These grants are part of a broader national effort by the DOJ’s COPS office to combat opioid and methamphetamine distribution, prepare for active shooter situations, and support technical assistance and hiring programs for law enforcement agencies.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Former Colorado Resident Sentenced to Life in Prison for Federal Hate Crimes and Firearm Offenses Related to Mass Shooting at Club Q

    Source: US State of California

    Anderson Lee Aldrich, 24, formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was sentenced to 55 concurrent life sentences to run consecutive to 190 years in prison after pleading guilty to 74 hate crimes and firearms charges related to the Nov. 19, 2022, mass shooting at Club Q, an LGBTQIA+ establishment in Colorado Springs.  

    According to the plea agreement, Aldrich admitted to murdering five people, injuring 19, and attempting to murder 26 more in a willful, deliberate, malicious, and premediated attack at Club Q. According to the plea, Aldrich entered Club Q armed with a loaded, privately manufactured assault weapon and began firing. Aldrich continued firing until subdued by patrons of the Club. As part of the plea, Aldrich admitted that this attack was in part motivated because of the actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity of any person.

    “Fueled by hate, the defendant targeted members of the LGBTQIA+ community at a place that represented belonging, safety, and acceptance – stealing five people from their loved ones, injuring 19 others, and striking fear across the country,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “Today’s sentencing makes clear that the Justice Department is committed to protecting the right of every person in this country to live free from the fear that they will be targeted by hate-fueled violence or discrimination based on who they are or who they love. I am grateful to every agent, prosecutor, and staff member across the Department – from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, to the Civil Rights Division, the ATF, and FBI – for their work on this case. The Justice Department will never stop working to defend the safety and civil rights of all people in our country.”

    “The 2022 mass shooting at Club Q is one of the most violent crimes against the LGBTQIA+ community in history,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “The FBI and our partners have worked tirelessly towards this sentencing, but the true heroes are the patrons of the Club who selflessly acted to subdue the defendant. This Pride Month and every month, the FBI stands with the survivors, victims, and families of homophobic violence and hate.”

    “ATF will not rest until perpetrators like this defendant are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Director Steven Dettelbach of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). “I hope today’s life sentence brings at least some peace to the victims and survivors of this senseless, horrific tragedy. That this sentence should come during Pride month reinforces how far we have left to go before all communities, including all LGBTQIA+ communities, are safe here. It also shows how far ATF and all our partners will go to ensure hatred does not win.”

    “The defendant’s mass shooting and heinous targeting of Club Q is one of the most devastating assaults on the LGBTQIA+ community in our nation’s history. This sentence cannot reclaim the lives lost or undo the harms inflicted. But we hope that it provides the survivors, the victims’ families, and their communities a small measure of justice,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Our message today should be loud and clear. No one should have to fear for their life or their safety because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. The Justice Department will vigorously investigate and prosecute those who perpetrate hate-fueled, bias-driven attacks.”

    “Hate has no place in our country and no place in Colorado” said Acting U.S. Attorney Matt Kirsch for the District of Colorado. “I hope that today’s sentence demonstrates to the victims and those connected to this horrific event that we do not tolerate these heinous acts of violence.”

    The FBI Denver Field Office, Colorado Springs Police Department, and ATF investigated the case.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alison Connaughty and Bryan Fields for the District of Colorado and Trial Attorney Maura White of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division prosecuted the case.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ERO Washington, D.C. arrests convicted Ethiopian felon charged with abduction, poisoning and sex crimes

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. apprehended an unlawfully present 24-year-old Ethiopian felon charged in Northern Virginia with felony abduction of person with intent to defile; felony poison by other method; and felony object sexual penetration by force, threat or incapacity. Officers with ERO Washington, D.C.’s Special Response Team arrested Besam Semirali Bashwie Sept. 6 in Alexandria. Bashwie was previously convicted in Alexandria of conspiracy to violate racketeering provisions.

    “Besam Semirali Bashwie stands accused of some detestable and disturbing crimes against a Virginia resident,” said ERO Washington, D.C. Field Office Director Liana Castano. “ERO Washington, D.C. will not tolerate the victimization of our residents by egregious noncitizen criminals. We will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing such offenders from our neighborhoods.”

    Bashwie lawfully entered the United States April 19, 2019. However, he violated the lawful terms of his admission.

    Alexandria Police arrested Bashwie June 15, 2021, for racketeering charges.

    The Alexandria Circuit Court convicted Bashwie Jan. 25, 2022, of felony conspiracy to violate racketeering provisions and sentenced him to five years in prison. The court then suspended three years, 11 months and 26 days of the prison sentence.

    Fairfax County Police arrested Bashwie Jan. 19, 2023, for driving while intoxicated. Later that day, ERO lodged an immigration detainer against Bashwie with the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. The detention center refused to honor the and released Bashwie without notifying ERO Washington, D.C.

    Between Feb. 18 and May 16, authorities in Alexandria and Arlington arrested Bashwie for obstruction of justice; felony abduction of person with intent to defile; felony poison by other method; and felony object sexual penetration, by force, threat or incapacity.

    ERO Washington lodged an immigration detainer against Bashwie on May 16 with the Arlington County Jail; however, the jail refused to honor the ICE detainer and released Bashwie back into the community without notifying ERO Washington, D.C.

    Arlington County Police again arrested Bashwie May 30 for violating a protection order.

    Officers from ERO Washington, D.C.’s Special Response Team arrested Bashwie Sept. 6, 2024, in Alexandria.

    Detainers are critical public safety tools because they focus enforcement resources on removable noncitizens who have been arrested for criminal activity. Detainers increase the safety of all parties involved — ERO personnel, law enforcement officials, removable noncitizens and the public — by allowing an arrest to be made in a secure and controlled custodial setting as opposed to at-large within the community. Because detainers result in the direct transfer of a noncitizen from state or local custody to ERO custody, they also minimize the potential that an individual will reoffend. Additionally, detainers conserve scarce government resources by allowing ERO to take criminal noncitizens into custody directly rather than expending resources locating these individuals at-large.

    ERO conducts removals of individuals without a lawful basis to remain in the United States, including at the order of immigration judges with Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review. The Executive Office for Immigration Review is a separate entity from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Immigration judges in these courts make decisions based on the merits of each individual case, determining if a noncitizen is subject to a final order of removal or eligible for certain forms of relief from removal.

    Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

    Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in your community on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @EROWashington.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has institutionalizes the National e-Governance Webinar Series (NeGW) 2023-24 to disseminate and replicate award-winning e-governance initiatives

    Source: Government of India (2)

    The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has institutionalizes the National e-Governance Webinar Series (NeGW) 2023-24 to disseminate and replicate award-winning e-governance initiatives

    DARPG organizes the Webinar on National e-Governance Award-Winning Initiatives under the theme “Excellence in Providing Citizen-Centric Delivery at the State/UT Level,” where two award-winning initiatives were presented

    “Excellence in Providing Citizen-Centric Delivery at the State/UT Level” theme of the 8th National e-Governance Webinar

    Posted On: 20 SEP 2024 9:21PM by PIB Delhi

    The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) launched the monthly National e-Governance Webinar Series (NeGW 2023-24) on September 22, 2023, to disseminate and replicate India’s award-winning e-governance initiatives. NeGW 2023-24 is held monthly, typically on the third Friday of each month.

    The 8th National e-Governance Webinar, under the theme “Excellence in Providing Citizen-Centric Delivery at the State/UT Level,” was held today.

    The webinar was chaired by Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary, DARPG. He commended the award-winning initiatives—e-Registration (Self Help Portal) and Chikitsa Setu, for leveraging emerging technologies to enhance service delivery and foster innovation in governance practices. He recommended replicating these initiatives.

    The following award-winning initiatives were presented:

    • Shri Shravan Hardikar (IAS), Managing Director, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Govt. of Maharashtra, showcased the e-Registration (Self Help Portal) for document registration. This initiative allows developers to register themselves, their projects, and schemes; prepare templates for agreements; and complete data entry forms. Joint District Registrars can verify and approve projects and schemes online. Similar to other e-Registration applications, Sub-Registrars can verify documents, payments, and the identity of the parties involved, and complete the registration process. The application benefits real estate developers, purchasers, and the Department of Registration & Stamps, serving citizens across all sectors of society—from premium flat buyers to PMAY beneficiaries—across the state’s 36 districts.
    • Shri Prashant Sharma (IAS), Special Secretary, Department of Additional Sources of Energy, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, highlighted the Chikitsa Setu mobile application. Launched by the Department of Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, “Chikitsa Setu” is designed to train doctors, paramedical staff, and other COVID-19 frontline workers. The platform includes videos created by medical experts from King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow—the state government’s premier medical education institution. One of the key aspects of the application is the availability of training material from medical experts at users’ fingertips, with short videos (1 to 7 minutes) that retain audience engagement. More than 30 topics, based on extensive field surveys and research, are covered. Chikitsa Setu has trained over 200 doctors and more than 1,200 paramedical and associated staff.

    The webinar was attended by around 400 officials from across the nation, including Principal Secretaries, Administrative Reforms Secretaries, IT Secretaries of States/UTs, District Collectors, Police Departments, State Information Officers, and academia from IITs/IIITs/NITs and other institutions. The webinar was also broadcastedon YouTube.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Thompson — Thompson RCMP make arrests in significant drug seizure/Le Détachement de la GRC de Thompson procède à des arrestations dans le cadre d’une importante saisie de drogues

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    On September 17, 2024, at approximately 12:15pm, officers in the Thompson RCMP detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant at a residence on Hickory Avenue in Thompson as a result of an extensive investigation.

    Upon forced entry into the residence, officers discovered and seized 40 grams of crack/cocaine, drug paraphernalia, a scale, multiple weapons, cell phones, and an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency.

    Three individuals inside the home were arrested and taken into custody.

    Wendy Saric, 47, and a 33-year-old male, both of Thompson, were charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

    Robait Modi, 26, of Alberta, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Possession of a Prohibited Weapon or Restricted Weapon.

    Modi has been remanded in custody while Saric and the male have been released on an Undertaking.

    The investigation continues.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Alaska Man Arrested for Threatening U.S. Supreme Court Justices, Their Family Members

    Source: US State of California

    An Alaska man was arrested yesterday in Anchorage for allegedly threatening to injure and kill six U.S. Supreme Court Justices and some of their family members.

    According to court documents, between March 10, 2023, and July 16, Panos Anastasiou, 76, sent over 465 messages to the Supreme Court through a public website the court maintained.

    “We allege that the defendant made repeated, heinous threats to murder and torture Supreme Court Justices and their families to retaliate against them for decisions he disagreed with,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “Our justice system depends on the ability of judges to make their decisions based on the law, and not on fear. Our democracy depends on the ability of public officials to do their jobs without fearing for their lives or the safety of their families.” 

    Beginning on Jan. 4, Anastasiou’s messages allegedly escalated to messages intending to threaten harm toward the victims. The messages contained violent, racist, and homophobic rhetoric coupled with threats of assassination by torture, hanging, and firearms.

    Anastasiou is charged by indictment with nine counts of making threats against a federal judge and 13 counts of making threats in interstate commerce. The defendant made his initial court appearance yesterday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kyle F. Reardon of the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska.

    If convicted, Anastasiou faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for each count of making threats against a federal judge and a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each count of making threats in interstate commerce. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Attorney General Garland and U.S. Attorney S. Lane Tucker for the District of Alaska made the announcement.

    The Supreme Court of the United States Police, Protective Intelligence Unit is investigating the case, with significant support from the U.S. Marshals Service and FBI Anchorage Field Office.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Will Taylor for the District of Alaska is prosecuting the case.

    An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Justice Department Announces Civil Rights Investigation of Rankin County, Mississippi, and Rankin County Sheriff’s Department

    Source: US State of California

    The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into Rankin County, Mississippi, and the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD). Rankin is the state’s fourth most populous county, with a population of approximately 160,000. It is located about 30 minutes east of the state capital, Jackson, Mississippi. 

    The investigation will seek to determine whether RCSD engages in patterns or practices that violate the Constitution and federal law. The investigation will evaluate all types of force used by RCSD officers, including deadly force. It will also assess whether RCSD engages in unlawful stops, searches, and arrests in violation of the Fourth Amendment and whether RCSD conducts discriminatory policing in violation of the 14th Amendment, Title VI, and Safe Streets Act.

    “The public is now well aware of the heinous attack inflicted on two Black men by Rankin County deputies who called themselves the ‘Goon Squad,’” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland.  “Those officers have since been convicted and sentenced, but we are launching this civil pattern or practice investigation to examine serious allegations that the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department systematically violates people’s constitutional rights through excessive use of force; unlawful stops, searches, and arrests; and discriminatory policing. These include allegations that Rankin County deputies have overused tasers, entered homes unlawfully, used racial slurs, and deployed dangerous, cruel tactics to assault people in their custody.  We are committed to working with local officials, deputies, and the community to conduct a comprehensive investigation.”

    “The violent, unlawful and racially charged actions of the so-called Goon Squad left lasting and damaging effects on the community,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Since the Goon Squad’s sickening acts came to light, we have received reports of other instances where Rankin deputies overused tasers, entered homes unlawfully, bandied about shocking racial slurs, and deployed dangerous, cruel tactics to assault people in their custody. Based on an extensive review of publicly available information as well as complaints provided to us, we have grounds to open a pattern or practice investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department now. The Justice Department will conduct a comprehensive and fair investigation into allegations of racially discriminatory policing of Black communities, the use of excessive force, and violations of the Fourth Amendment.”

    “The information we have learned to date about the conduct of some members of the Rankin County Sheriff’s office calls back to some of the worst periods of Mississippi’s history,” said U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee for the Southern District of Mississippi. “We do not have to accept the old hatreds and abuse of the past.  And we do not have to accept the false claim that safety comes at the price of illegal force and abuse of power. We will conduct an impartial and thorough review of the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, and if we find violations, we will take necessary action to address them.”

    This civil investigation is separate and independent from the federal criminal civil rights prosecutions of RCSD deputies related to the violent assaults of two Black men, Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker, at the hands of five white deputies.

    The investigation will include a comprehensive review of RCSD policies, training, and supervision. The investigation will also examine RCSD’s systems of accountability. The Justice Department will reach out to community groups and members of the public to learn about their experiences with RCSD. The Justice Department will also speak with RCSD deputies and leadership to hear their perspectives.

    Before this announcement, the Justice Department notified Rankin County officials, who have pledged to cooperate with the investigation.

    The investigation is being conducted pursuant to the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which prohibits state and local governments from engaging in a pattern or practice of conduct by law enforcement officers that deprives individuals of rights protected by the Constitution or federal law. The Act allows the Justice Department to remedy such misconduct through civil litigation.

    The Civil Rights Division’s Special Litigation Section and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi will jointly conduct this investigation. 

    Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Justice Department via email at community.rankin@usdoj.gov or by toll free phone at (888) 392-8557. Individuals can also report civil rights violations regarding this or other matters using the Civil Rights Division’s new reporting portal, available at civilrights.justice.gov/. Individuals can also report civil rights violations to the U.S. Attorney’s Office at USAMSS.civilrights@usdoj.gov or (601) 973-2825.

    Today’s announcement marks the 12th pattern or practice investigation into law enforcement misconduct opened by the Justice Department during this administration. The Justice Department recently completed an investigation of the Phoenix Police Department.

    Information specific to the Civil Rights Division’s police reform work can be found here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Luis Herrera

    Source: US State of California

    Friday, September 20, 2024

    Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov

    OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Luis Herrera’s death from an officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles, California, on September 17, 2022. The incident involved officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The report is part of the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) ongoing efforts to provide transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices. The report provides a detailed analysis of the incident and outlines DOJ’s findings. After a thorough investigation, DOJ concluded that criminal charges were not appropriate in this case.

    “The California Department of Justice remains steadfast in our commitment to working together with all law enforcement partners to ensure an unbiased, transparent, and accountable legal system for every resident of California,” said Attorney General Bonta. “We hope this report brings a sense of assurance to our community. We acknowledge that this incident posed challenges for all parties involved, including Mr. Herrera’s family, law enforcement, and the community.”  

    On September 17, 2022, at approximately 1:21 PM, LAPD responded to two calls for service at a residence in Los Angeles. The calls, both made by Luis Herrera, reported that a domestic violence incident had occurred at the Herrera family’s residence. Mr. Herrera said that the gate to the residence would be left open for responding officers. When the officers arrived at the residence, they entered the front gate and walked towards the front porch. Mr. Herrera opened the front screen door with what appeared to be an AR-15 assault rifle, which he pointed at the officers. The officers retreated and took cover around the east corner of the residence while issuing multiple commands for Mr. Herrera to “drop the gun.” Mr. Herrera exited the residence and moved into the front yard where he pointed the rifle at the officers then was fatally shot.  It was later determined that the AR-15 assault rifle was an airsoft gun. 

    Under AB 1506, which requires DOJ to investigate all incidents of officer-involved shootings resulting in the death of an unarmed civilian in the state, DOJ conducted a thorough investigation into this incident and concluded that the evidence does not show, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the officer involved acted without the intent to defend himself and others from what he reasonably believed to be imminent death or serious bodily injury. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support a criminal prosecution of the officer. As such, no further action will be taken in this case. 

    As part of its investigation, the DOJ has identified policy recommendations that it believes will help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. These recommendations include: 

    LAPD DISPATCHER TRAINING ON HANDLING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALLS 
    It is recommended that LAPD conduct periodic dispatcher refresher training on handling domestic violence calls in three distinct areas outlined in the Communications Manual, Volume 3: (1) Diligent interviewing of callers reporting domestic violence, including calling back if calls are disconnected where pertinent information was not obtained; (2) Ensure Priority I coding of calls reporting threatened, imminent, and ongoing crime of violence; and (3) Remain on the line with the reporting party for Priority I calls to provide critical updates to responding officers, unless it compromises the safety and welfare of the reporting party. 

    A copy of the report can be found here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Sen. John Albers Honored by Fraternal Order of Police

    Source: US State of Georgia

    ATLANTA (September 20, 2024) — This week,Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) was honored by the Georgia Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for his legislative contributions during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly. During the 2024 legislative session, Sen. Albers authored and passed legislation to raise the limit for the total percentage of funds that the Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund may invest in alternative investments.

    “It is an honor to be recognized by the Fraternal Order of Police,” said Sen. Albers. “As a former first responder, I have always considered standing alongside our law enforcement officers a privilege. These men and women put their lives on the line daily, serving our communities faithfully, often in the face of danger and uncertainty. I will always remain committed to doing everything I can to support them through sound policies and resources. Whether it’s ensuring they have the training and equipment they need or advocating for their well-being both on the job and after they retire, we owe them our full support.”

    The Georgia Fraternal Order of Police consists of 34 Local Lodges and has more than 6,200 members across the state. The organization serves as the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving communities nationwide. More information on the Georgia Fraternal Order of Police is available here.

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    Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov

    For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Bonneville County Man Sent to Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

    Source: US State of Idaho

    Home Newsroom Bonneville County Man Sent to Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

    [BOISE] – Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that Elias Daniel Medina, 27, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Distribution of Sexually Exploitative Material, a felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison, and one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Medina was sentenced on September 18, 2024, by Bonneville County District Judge Bruce Pickett.
    “Our ICAC investigators and prosecutors work hard to keep predators off the streets and to deliver justice for these tragically young victims,” said Attorney General Labrador.  “I’m grateful for the partnerships that have been built across the state and the awareness raised in our communities, and for the judges who take these crimes seriously when determining sentences.”
    In October 2023, the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit received multiple CyberTips indicating that files containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) were in accounts belonging to Medina. After obtaining search warrants, officers searched Medina’s home and devices, locating hundreds of files containing CSAM. Investigators also found Medina was distributing files containing CSAM to other internet users. The files depicted minor females ranging from approximately 3 to 13 years old. Many of these files depicted the minors engaged in sex acts with adult men.
    Judge Pickett sentenced Medina to a total of 15 years with 2 years fixed and 13 years indeterminate. Medina was ordered to pay reimbursement to Bonneville County for his representation and court costs and fees. Upon release, Medina will have to register as a sex offender pursuant to Idaho law.
    The investigation was led by Detective Jared Mendenhall with the Idaho Falls Police Department, who serves in the Attorney General’s ICAC Unit. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General Madison Allen.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Swan River — Swan River RCMP looking for man involved in shooting

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    On September 18, 2024, at approximately 8:00 am, Swan River RCMP received a report of a female who had been brought to the Swan Valley Health Centre who had wounds from a firearm.

    The investigation has determined that a 48-year-old female from the community was walking outside of a multi-unit residence in Swan River when she was shot by someone in a passing vehicle. The female approached a passerby and got them to drive her to the Swan Valley Health Centre.

    A white SUV was seen in the area and police believed it was involved in the incident. Police located the SUV and determined the female registered owner of the vehicle was not involved. However, evidence that a firearm was used was located inside the vehicle, and the vehicle was seized.

    Officers continue to look for information about the shooting, but do not believe this was a random incident.

    The victim was treated and released from hospital.

    If you have information, please call Swan River RCMP at 204-734-4686, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Leader of $4M International Telemarketing Scheme Convicted

    Source: United States Attorneys General 1

    A federal jury in North Carolina convicted a man today for his role in orchestrating a years-long telemarketing scheme that defrauded victims in the United States from a call center in Costa Rica.

    According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Roger Roger, 40, of Costa Rica, led a fraudulent telemarketing scheme in which co-conspirators, who falsely posed as U.S. government officials, contacted victims in the United States to tell them that that they had won a substantial “sweepstakes” prize. After convincing victims, many of whom were elderly, that they stood to receive a significant financial prize, the co-conspirators told victims that they needed to make a series of up-front payments before collecting their supposed prize, purportedly for items such as taxes, customs duties, and other fees. Co-conspirators used a variety of means to conceal their true identities, including Voice over Internet Protocol technology, which made it appear as though they were calling from Washington, D.C., and other locations in the United States. Roger personally called victims from Costa Rica, using fake names and documents to trick the victims into believing they had won a sweepstakes prize. He also recruited and directed co-conspirators to mislead victims on the phone and to transmit victims’ payments from the United States to Costa Rica. The evidence at trial showed that Roger and his co-conspirators stole over $4 million from victims.

    Roger was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, four counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, and two counts of international money laundering. The defendant faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison on each of the conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and the wire fraud counts, because the jury found that these counts involved telemarketing that victimized at least 10 people over the age of 55, and 20 years in prison on each of the conspiracy to commit money laundering and money laundering counts. Sentencing will occur at a later date. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney Dena J. King for the Western District of North Carolina; Inspector in Charge Tommy Coke of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) Atlanta Division; Special Agent in Charge Karen Wingerd of the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Cincinnati Field Office; and Special Agent in Charge Robert DeWitt of the FBI Charlotte Field Office made the announcement.

    The USPIS Atlanta Division, IRS-CI Cincinnati Field Office, and FBI Charlotte Field Office investigated the case. The La Grande, Oregon Police Department and Union County District Attorney Victim Assistance Office provided valuable assistance. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs worked with law enforcement partners in Costa Rica to secure Roger’s arrest and extradition.

    Trial Attorneys Andrew Jaco and Amanda Fretto Lingwood of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section are prosecuting the case.

    If you or someone you know is age 60 or older and has been a victim of financial fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311). This U.S. Department of Justice hotline, managed by the Office for Victims of Crime, is staffed by experienced professionals who provide personalized support to callers by assessing the needs of the victim and identifying relevant next steps. Case managers will identify appropriate reporting agencies, provide information to callers to assist them in reporting, connect callers directly with appropriate agencies, and provide resources and referrals, on a case-by-case basis. Reporting is the first step. Reporting can help authorities identify those who commit fraud, and reporting certain financial losses due to fraud as soon as possible can increase the likelihood of recovering losses. The hotline is staffed 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET. English, Spanish and other languages are available.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Moncton, Shediac, Long Creek  — Five people arrested following Alert Ready message

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Five individuals have been arrested following an Alert Ready that was issued for the Moncton and Shediac areas, in N.B., while police were searching for an armed individual.

    At approximately 1 p.m., on September 20, 2024, the Codiac Regional RCMP was dispatched to a report of an individual brandishing a firearm near Moncton High School, in Moncton. When police arrived, they were able to quickly identify a 15-year-old suspect.

    Upon further investigation, and in the interest of public and student safety, the New Brunswick RCMP issued an Alert Ready message at 2:48 p.m. Police were searching for a person travelling in a grey Dodge Caravan in the Moncton area, after last being seen near Moncton High School. Police provided a photo and of the suspect and vehicle. The public was asked to not approach and to call 911 immediately if they saw the vehicle or an individual associated with the vehicle.

    At approximately 3:45 p.m., five individuals were located and arrested, including the 15-year-old suspect in the Long Creek area, near Codys. The Dodge Caravan that was involved in the incident, was seized and will be towed to a secure location. The New Brunswick RCMP ended the Alert Ready a short time after the arrests.

    The public can expect an increased police presence in the Long Creek and Codys areas as part of the ongoing RCMP investigation.

    Members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Air Services, Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Caledonia Region and Codiac Regional general duty members all played significant roles arresting these individuals.

    If you have information regarding this incident that could help further the investigation, please contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 1-506-857-2400. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

    The New Brunswick RCMP would like to thank the public for their support, assistance and cooperation during this incident.

    The investigation is ongoing.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed: Karangahape Road, Auckland

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    A section of Karangahape Road is closed to traffic following a fire this morning.

    Emergency services were called about 8.50am. Karangahape Road is currently closed between Pitt Street and Upper Queen Street.

    There are no reports of injures. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Moosomin — Update #2: Moosomin RCMP on scene of serious motor vehicle collision

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    On September 18, 2024 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Moosomin RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway #1, approximately 2 kilometers east of Wapella, SK.

    Officers responded along with local fire and EMS. Investigation determined a semi and truck collided. The passenger in the truck was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. She has been identified as a 22-year-old female from Grand Prairie, AB. Her family has been notified.

    The driver of the truck was transported to hospital by EMS with injuries described as non-life threatening.

    The driver of the semi reported no physical injuries to police.

    As a result of investigation, 21-year-old Zachory Taylor from Codette, SK is charged with:

    • one count, operation while impaired of motor vehicle causing death, Section 320.14(3), Criminal Code;
    • one count, operation while prohibited, Section 320.18, Criminal Code; and
    • one count, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code.

    Zachory Taylor was also arrested on outstanding warrants from Nipawin RCMP and Weyburn Police Service.

    Zachory Taylor is scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on September 23, 2024 (Information #90527573).

    Moosomin RCMP continue to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Concern for welfare – Tennant Creek

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Northern Territory Police continue with land and air search efforts in Tennant Creek in an effort to locate Maxie Graham.  Despite efforts over the last three days Mr Graham has not been located with Police holding grave concerns for his welfare.  Police are asking the public for assistance in tracing Mr Graham’s whereabouts.  The last positive sighting of Mr Graham was on Monday morning. 

    Maxie Graham was last seen driving a silver Ford SUV at around 6.30am on Monday 16 September.  The vehicle was located abandoned at 09:20pm on Tuesday. 

    He is unable to walk unaided meaning he could not have ventured far from where his vehicle was located.

    Maxie Graham has medical conditions and has not presented for crucial appointments.  His family and the greater Tennant Creek community hold concerns for his welfare.

    Police are calling for witnesses who observed this vehicle travelling in Tennant Creek between 6.30am on Monday and 9.17pm on Tuesday to contact the Police on 000 or 1800 333 000.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Climbers rescued after days in remote alpine hut

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Two climbers have been rescued this morning from a remote hut in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, days after they became stranded.

    Days of bad weather finally cleared this morning, allowing the Aoraki/Mt Cook Alpine Rescue Team to reach the pair.

    The climbers had been held up in Empress Hut on Mt Cook, a difficult and technical location on New Zealand’s highest mountain, says Sergeant Samantha Stewart of Aoraki Police Search and Rescue. They called Police about 2.45pm on Tuesday, saying they had suffered frostbite but were taking shelter in the hut.

    “Both climbers are receiving medical treatment for their injuries and despite what they’ve been through, they’re in good spirits and are very appreciative of the efforts to get them off the mountain.

    “The pair were caught out by the weather, but thankfully they were experienced in climbing and very well prepared. They’ve had enough food with them for two weeks and plenty of warm clothing.”

    Rescuers were in regular contact with the pair and their families.

    Sergeant Stewart says a number of people have been involved in the operation.

    “We’ve had rescuers on standby through the week, waiting for the opportunity to fly them off the mountain, and we want to thank the Department of Conservation’s Aoraki/Mt Cook Alpine Rescue Team, and The Helicopter Line for their incredible efforts this morning.”

    The rescue got under way at 6.30am, and by 8.30am, the rescue team had reached the pair. Minutes later, they were back at the search and rescue base being assessed.

    The climbers will be taken to Christchurch Hospital for treatment.

    “It’s a fantastic result,” Sergeant Stewart says. “We made one rescue attempt and considered other windows of opportunity, but each time the weather pushed us back.

    “We had a narrow window of opportunity this morning, but we didn’t think it would be as good as it was.

    “We were stoked to see them getting out of that helicopter, and they were very happy to see us too.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police investigating suspicious car fires

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend:

    Police are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public’s help.

    In the latest event, two vehicles were set alight a carpark on Park Road, Grafton, about 9.15pm. One vehicle suffered minor damage, while the other badly damaged.

    It follows three other arson events in the city involving vehicles in the vicinity of Auckland Domain. One about 9pm on Wednesday, another about 9.55pm on Thursday, and another involving two cars on Stanley Street – close to the Domain – about 4.55pm yesterday afternoon. The vehicles suffered varying degrees of damage.

    These fires have caused a lot of needless disruption to the lives of the victims, and they’re understandably annoyed at what has happened. We’re also concerned that these fires could have put people’s lives at risk.

    We would like to hear from anyone who was in the Domain around those times and saw suspicious behaviour, especially around parked cars.

    If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105.

    Please use the reference number 240920/1728.

    Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police disappointed after checkpoint in Christchurch

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Christchurch Police urge motorists not to get behind the wheel after drinking following disappointing checkpoint results.

    On Thursday 19 September, the Canterbury Impairment Prevention Team conducted a checkpoint in the city area.

    Between 8:30am and 2:30pm, Police apprehended four drivers over the legal limit, with one driver three times over the legal limit.

    Sergeant Ben Rutherford says members of the public often ask why Police conduct checkpoints during the day.

    “These four drivers are a reminder that no matter the time of day, drink driving is an issue. This type of behaviour is dangerous and can have serious consequences.”

    Police see too many preventative deaths on our roads, and we make no apology for targeting high-risk behaviours like drink driving at any time of the day.

    “Expect us to be out in force anytime, anywhere.”

    Police are committed to ensuring every road user arrives at their destination alive, however, we recognise there is power in our communities to make a difference too.

    If you know someone has had a few drinks, or is over the limit and about to drive, say something.

    Police want people to enjoy themselves but if you have had too much, call a family member, a friend, or a taxi to pick you up – never get behind the wheel.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed, Hutt Road, Petone

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Hutt Road between Jackson Street and Nevis Street is closed following a serious crash.

    Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at around 2pm.

    One person has received serious injuries and another has minor injuries.

    The road is expected to be closed for some time.

    Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closed, SH6, Whangamoa

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    State Highway 6, Whangamoa, near Kokorua Road, is closed following a serious crash this afternoon.

    Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at around 5pm.

    Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.

    The Serious Crash Unit will be attending.

    Motorists are advised to take care and expect delays.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Prolific shoplifter in Greenwich sentenced for almost 100 offences

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Local teams within the Met have worked tirelessly to bring a prolific shoplifter to justice for stealing more than £14,100 worth of goods.

    Martin Jackson (20.09.1983) of Frobisher Road, Erith, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday, 19 September for 98 offences, including theft and breaches of a restraining order.

    Jackson has also had a restraining order updated, meaning he’s banned for five years from entering a Boots store and bp service station on Trafalgar Road, Greenwich, from which he stole thousands of pounds worth of goods.

    He was previously handed a Criminal Behaviour Order with conditions including not to enter those two stores. However, he continued to visit the shops and steal food, alcohol, toiletries and other goods.

    Officers scoured hours of CCTV after Jackson was arrested and charged back in July, and built a significant evidence package which showed him brazenly stealing in broad daylight.

    The weight of their evidence led to Jackson’s guilty plea to all offences in court on Monday, 2 September.

    Acting Superintendent, Rav Pathania, who oversees neighbourhood policing in Greenwich, said:

    “At the heart of our plan for London is focusing on the things that our communities, including our business communities, are most concerned about. Over the course of many months Jackson caused misery to businesses in Greenwich, that’s why we have been determined to get him off our streets and put behind bars.

    “We’ve worked hard to build closer relationships with businesses in our area, and build their confidence in our ability to tackle their concerns. I hope this goes some way in demonstrating we are listening and taking action on local issues.

    “I’m grateful to the support bp and Boots in particular provided to this investigation, which was central to us achieving justice for Jackson’s crimes.”

    Iona Blake, Europe mobility & convenience security manager, bp, said:

    “Safety comes first at bp, always. Nothing is more important. We want our colleagues to feel safe at work and our customers to have a great experience when visiting us. This is another great example of how collaboration can help us – and the sector – combat crime at our stores”.

    As part of the New Met for London strategy, officers are taking a precise and proactive community –first approach to tackling local crime and anti-social behaviour.

    More information on how to spot and report a shoplifter is available on the Met website. Meanwhile, Shopwatch is a community-based crime prevention scheme that promotes communication between retailers and local police to reduce crime.

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