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  • MIL-OSI Security: Romanian Police Serve Dozens of Warrants Following Parallel Investigation with the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office

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

    Romanian law enforcement officials conducted dozens of warrants this week in the Romanian counties of Brasov and Mures, following a parallel investigation with the FBI.

    The search warrants targeted locations suspected to have ties to an organized crime group engaged in ATM skimming in the United States and money laundering.

    During the operation, Romanian officials also detained several individuals for questioning and seized large amounts of cash, several vehicles, as well as skimming devices and associated instruments.

    “This group profited handsomely by targeting vulnerable EBT recipients who rely on funds to support their families and callously deprived victims of their basic needs,” said Akil Davis, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “This investigation is yet another example of FBI Agents working closely with our foreign partners to identify, disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal enterprises who enter the United States illegally for the sole purpose of conducting criminal activity.”

    Today’s operation is the culmination of a two-year investigation conducted by the FBI and Romanian authorities to dismantle the command and control of the Dorneanu Organized Crime Group: a transnational criminal organization whose members conduct ATM skimming operations in the United States and then launder the profits back to Romania.

    “These individuals targeted and stole from our community’s most vulnerable citizens,” said Acting United States Attorney Joseph T. McNally. “Working together with our local, federal, and international partners, we can and will continue to root out and punish transnational criminal organizations and protect the less fortunate and American taxpayers.”

    The subjects targeted in this investigation worked directly for, or were associated with, Mihai Dorneanu—the alleged leader of the Dorneanu Organized Crime Group. Five members of this organization were arrested by the FBI and convicted in the Central District of California with violations including conspiracy, bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and visa fraud. Four others were arrested for state violations by local authorities in Ventura and San Bernardino Counties. As a result of ongoing efforts in this case to disrupt ATM skimmers in Southern California, law enforcement recovered over 8,500 stolen credit card numbers belonging to victims in the United States.

    The five federal defendants include the following:

    • Marius Oprea was sentenced to six years and three months in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Press Release
    • Dan Eugen Boar was sentenced to four years in federal prison.
    • Radu-Marian Moldovan was sentenced to time served in federal prison.
    • Attila Ravasz was sentenced to one year and three months in federal prison.
    • Andrei-Raul Cirilescu was sentenced to two years and four months in federal prison.

    A statement announcing the operation was also issued by Romanian authorities (translation available upon visiting page).

    The domestic investigation was conducted jointly by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office; the San Bernardino County Human Services Fraud Investigation Unit; the Diplomatic Security Service; the Los Angeles Police Department; and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. The federal defendants were prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles.

    The FBI’s foreign partners include the Brașov Brigade for Combatting Organized Crime; prosecutors with the Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism—Brașov Territorial Service; and Europol.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Cochrane — Cochrane RCMP arrest and charge two prolific offenders

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    During Dec. of 2024, the Cochrane RCMP Crime Reduction Unit with assistance from the Southern Alberta General Investigation Section, monitored the release of two prolific offenders. Within just a few days after release, both offenders committed an Armed Robbery and stole a motor vehicle. RCMP soon located one offender in a stolen vehicle on Stoney Nakoda who then dangerously fled from Police. Police tracked the offender to a residence in Calgary and with assistance from Calgary Police Service, the offender was successfully arrested without incident.

    Later in the same month, Canmore RCMP responded to a break and enter where the second offender fled from police in a stolen vehicle. The police later located the offender on foot but he fled. The offender deployed bear spray at the officer but with assistance from the RCMP Police Dog Services, the offender was quickly apprehended. The officer was not injured.

    As a result of the investigation, the RCMP recovered a stolen shotgun and four stolen vehicles. The two offenders were charged with a combined total of 27 Criminal Code offences.

    A 26-year-old individual, a resident of Stoney Nakoda First Nation, was charged with:

    • Robbery with a Firearm;
    • Flight from Police;
    • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle;
    • Theft of a Motor Vehicle;
    • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000;
    • Three counts of Uttering Threats; and
    • Five Counts of Failing to Comply with a Probation Order.

    A 28-year-old individual, a resident of Stoney Nakoda First Nation, was charged with:

    • Robbery with a Firearm;
    • Pointing a Firearm;
    • Flight from Police;
    • Assault with a Weapon;
    • Assault on a Police Officer;
    • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000;
    • Theft of a Motor Vehicle;
    • Three counts of Uttering Threats
    • Two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm; and
    • Two counts of Possession of a Firearm Contrary to an Order.

    Inspector Dave Brunner of the Cochrane RCMP said “We not only patrol the streets, but also patrol the patterns. We are here to identify, monitor, arrest and break the cycle of prolific offenders.” Both offenders have been remanded into custody and await court appearances.

    If you have any information regarding a crime, please contact Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000 or your area of jurisdiction. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Airdrie — Airdrie RCMP successful in crime reduction operation

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Between the dates of Oct. 1, 2024 and Oct. 11, 2024, the Airdrie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with the assistance of the Airdrie General Investigations Section and Special Investigations Units, conducted an enhanced crime reduction operation. Strategies included targeting high crime hot spots, as well as individuals remaining on outstanding arrest warrants in the city of Airdrie and Rocky View County.

    As a result of this proactive operation, the following actions were completed:

    • 30 warrants were executed
    • 39 criminal code charges laid
    • 6 firearms and 1 military ordinance were seized
    • 2 stolen vehicles were recovered
    • 4 oz of a controlled substance, Cocaine, was seized

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Elk Point — Alberta RCMP arrest repeat offender in possession of stolen vehicle and firearms

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    On Jan. 8, 2025, units from the Alberta RCMP were attempting to locate a suspect wanted for a series of serious charges out of Cold Lake, Alta. when they located him at a rural residence near Elk Point, Alta. Prior to RCMP intervention, the suspect and two other individuals were observed departing in a motor vehicle. Several units, including the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team, monitored the suspect unit his vehicle was safely disabled.

    Checks on the vehicle the suspect was operating revealed that it was stolen. A search of the vehicle revealed several firearms recently stolen out of Vermillion, Alta. Additionally, a second stolen vehicle and two stolen trailers were located at the property that the suspect was observed leaving.

    RCMP have charged a 41-year-old individual, a resident of Cold Lake, with:

    • Flight from police;
    • Possession of firearm in motor vehicle (x6);
    • Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
    • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

    The 41-year-old individual was taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for Jan. 21, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville, Alta.

    RCMP have charged a 33-year-old individual, a resident of MD of Bonnyville, with:

    • Possession of firearm in motor vehicle (x6);
    • Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
    • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000;
    • Fail to comply with release conditions (x4);
    • Possession of a firearm contrary to order (x3).

    The 33-year-old individual was taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for Jan. 13, 2025, at the Albert Court of Justice in Lac la Biche, Alta.

    A youth was also charged with multiple offences and released for a future court date.

    “This complex investigation saw the close coordination of multiple RCMP Units in Eastern Alberta including Bonnyville, Elk Point, Cold Lake, and our District GIS and Crime Reduction Teams. “says Sarah Parke Detachment Commander Bonnyville RCMP,” Ultimately with the close coordination of these Units our Emergency Response Team was able to safety disable the vehicle driven by this potentially dangerous suspect minimizing his risk to the public.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Calgary — Alberta RCMP and provincial partners track down top offenders

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    As part of a new RCMP-led data sharing initiative, Alberta RCMP, Calgary Police Service, and Alberta Sheriffs worked together in a Joint Forces Operation (JFO), targeting the top priority offenders in the province, through a warrant roundup.

    The decisions to implement the initiative came following the recognition by Alberta RCMP that all law enforcement agencies in Alberta were ranking priority offenders in different ways. Understanding that criminals operate in various jurisdictions, it was determined that a province wide-model to identify and prioritize offenders was required.

    Through the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police, all police forces in Alberta have entered into an information sharing agreement that will allow for intelligence and statistical data to be routinely shared. This sharing enables police agencies in Alberta to have a true understanding of the priority offenders that are causing the most harm, not only within individual policing jurisdictions, but across the province. This shared data allows police agencies to properly prioritize and take enforcement action on the most harmful offenders, ensuring the safety of all Albertans.

    Alberta RCMP ranks the tens of thousands of unique offenders in Alberta based on the harm they cause in individual communities. To determine the harm caused by these individuals, the Alberta RCMP Strategic Analysis and Research Unit developed a matrix to determine which offenders were causing the most harm in Alberta. This determination is done using the uniform Crime Severity Index scoring that is typically applied to communities by Statistics Canada and applying it to individual’s offenders.

    Alberta RCMP, with the assistance of Calgary Police Service Business Analytics, Intelligence & Reporting Section, and policing partners across the province, are now able to collect, translate, and disseminate the offender data of all police agencies in the province to form a clear province-wide priority offender list.

    From Nov. 17 to Nov. 30, 2024, the Joint Forces warrant apprehension team hit the streets of Calgary and Southern Alberta, which resulted in the following:

    • 88 arrests
    • 177 warrants executed; 44 for Provincial offences and 133 For Criminal Code offences, representing a total of 306 charges.

    RCMP Province wide executed 1005 warrants associated to 948 different offenders. The individuals arrested during the JFO had warrants from all types of crime, ranging from repeat petty thefts, to arsons, drug trafficking, robbery, and sexual offenses.

    To highlight some of the offenders who were arrested:

    • A 55-year-old male resident of Calgary, who had four warrants for his arrest with over 42 charges associated mostly related to property crime, was arrested. In the previous 18 months he has been linked to a number of offences such as robbery, drug possession and theft of motor vehicle.
    • A 42-year-old male resident of Airdrie, who had seven warrants for his arrest with a total of 27 charges for property crime and fail to comply with court ordered conditions, was arrested. In the previous 18 months he has been associated to files related to sexual interference, sexual assault, and a variety of property crime and drug trafficking offences.
    • A 34-year-old male resident of Calgary, who had five warrants for his arrest with a total of 32 charges for failing to comply with court orders, was arrested. He has a history of being involved in trafficking drugs, assault with a weapon, as well as a variety of property crime offences.
    • A 28-year-old female resident of Cold Lake had one warrant for her arrest for driving offences. She has had 50 interactions with police in the past 18 months, including for robbery, assault with a weapon, drug trafficking and firearms possession investigations.

    “Law Enforcement needs to work together to ensure that jurisdictional borders do not impede our ability to catch the criminals causing the most harm across Alberta,” said Supt. Mike McCauley of the Alberta RCMP. “A small percentage of criminals cause a significant amount of harm across the province, and by using data to drive our work like we do in operations like these, the impact is incredible. “

    “Thanks to strong interagency collaboration and information sharing, there are now fewer dangerous offenders on Alberta’s streets and in our communities,” said Supt. Mike Letourneau of the Alberta Sheriffs. “The Alberta Sheriffs are proud to work alongside our law enforcement partners as we pursue our shared objective of keeping Albertans safe.”

    “We are committed to working collaboratively with our law enforcement partners across the province to keep Calgarians safe,” says Superintendent Jeff Bell of the CPS Criminal Operations & Intelligence Division. “Apprehending offenders that have committed crimes across our province is a critical step in maintaining public safety and preventing further victimization. We are proud to have been a partner in this important initiative.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: United States Attorney Gary M. Restaino Completes His Service to the Department of Justice

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    PHOENIX, Ariz. – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced that United States Attorney Gary M. Restaino has completed his service to the Department, effective yesterday.

    Mr. Restaino was informed of his termination in a communication from the White House.  As a Presidential appointee, Mr. Restaino is subject to removal from office in the discretion of the sitting President.  The White House thanked him for his service to the United States.

    “Getting the opportunity to lead an Office in which I have worked for many years has been energizing,” said U.S. Attorney Restaino. “I am grateful to President Biden for the appointment, to Senators Kelly and Sinema for their support of my nomination, and to Attorney General Garland for his stewardship of the Department of Justice. And most of all I am thankful for our people here in Arizona – the dedicated prosecutors, victim advocates and administrative professionals at the United States Attorney’s Office, as well as the agents, analysts, and accountants at our federal law enforcement agencies – who work collaboratively and collegially with state and local partners and leaders of underserved communities to make Arizona a better and safer place.”

    Since 2021 the Office has continued its strong efforts at border security, enhanced violent crime prosecutions and increased civil rights prosecutions and interventions.

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    Mr. Restaino became United States Attorney in November 2021 after 20 years of service as a federal employee, including two years in the Peace Corps in Paraguay and 18 years as an Assistant United States Attorney here in Arizona. During his tenure, Mr. Restaino served on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee, advising Attorney General Garland on matters of policy, procedure, and management, and also elevating the voices of the U.S. Attorney community in Washington. In addition, for nearly 90 days in the spring and summer of 2022, and at the direction of President Biden, Mr. Restaino served the women and men of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as their Acting Director, pending the confirmation of the agency’s nominee.

    Pursuant to the Vacancy Reform Act, career prosecutor and First Assistant United States Attorney Rachel C. Hernandez currently serves as the Acting United States Attorney for the District.

    The United States Attorney’s Office represents the interests of the United States in criminal and civil cases in federal court in Arizona, coordinates the efforts of its federal law enforcement partners, advocates for the rights of victims, and enhances and strengthens communities through dialogue, outreach, and engagement. The Office currently has approximately 180 Assistant United States Attorneys and approximately 160 additional administrative professionals spread between two large offices in Phoenix and Tucson, and two smaller branch offices in Yuma and Flagstaff.
     

    RELEASE NUMBER:    2025-018_Departure of United States Attorney Gary M. Restaino

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    For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/
    Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on X @USAO_AZ for the latest news.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Millbrook — Millbrook RCMP charge man after stabbing

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Millbrook RCMP has charged a man with Attempt to Commit Murder and Assault with a Weapon after a stabbing in Millbrook.

    On February 16 at approximately 1:45 am, RCMP and EHS responded to a 911 call from a residence on Birch Bark Rd. Responding officers located a 31-year-old man with multiple injuries inside the home, and learned that he had been stabbed by another man, who was known to him. The injured man was transported to hospital.

    Officers safely arrested the suspect who was located in another room in the home.

    A search warrant was executed at this residence to locate and seize further evidence. RCMP Forensic Identification Section is supporting the ongoing investigation.

    Brenton Joseph Arsenault, 29, of Brookfield, has been charged with:

    • Attempt to Commit Murder
    • Assault with a Weapon

    Arsenault was held in custody and will have a first court appearance at Truro Provincial Court on February 18, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Navy Dental Clinic Educates Base Children on Cavity Prevention

    Source: United States Navy (Medical)

    The Naval Health Clinic Lemoore’s Dental Clinic is taking proactive steps to combat childhood dental problems. The team is visiting two local schools onboard Naval Air Station Lemoore during the month of February to provide preventive dental care through community outreach.

    Active duty dentists and hospital corpsmen that specialize in dental assisting will visit Admiral Akers School on Feb. 13 and Neutra Elementary on Feb. 20, delivering oral health education to students from preschool through third grade.

    “Dental caries, commonly known as cavities or tooth decay, is a common chronic disease among children,” said Lt. Hannah Mills, a NHCL dentist and this year’s clinic program coordinator. “Teaching children about their teeth, a healthy diet, and how to keep their teeth clean will help set them up for success via prevention.”

    During these sessions, Navy dental professionals will educate young students about proper dental care, healthy eating habits, and oral hygiene techniques. Students will also receive a toothbrush and toothpaste during the visits.

    “Our goal is to promote dental health,” Mills explained. “By interacting directly with students in a fun, energetic way, we can make a lasting impact on their oral health habits.”

    These dental presentations specifically target elementary-age children, recognizing the importance of establishing good dental habits early in life. This education is an investment in the children of active duty service members and their oral health with the aim of reducing future dental health issues through preventive education.

    NHCL’s community outreach exemplifies the Navy’s commitment to supporting military families and promoting health awareness within the base community.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: NMRTC Twentynine Palms officer recognized as Junior Health IT Officer of the Year

    Source: United States Navy (Medical)

    In recognition of his leadership and expertise, Lt. Emmanuel Dadzie has been named as Navy Medicine’s 2024 Junior Health Information Technology Officer of the Year. As the Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms, Lt. Dadzie has been instrumental in modernizing the command’s IT systems, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting both the medical and operational components aboard the world’s largest Marine Corps base, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms.

    Dadzie’s tenure at NMRTC Twentynine Palms has been defined by innovation and adaptability. Faced with a significantly undermanned shop in a remote location, he has successfully led his team to overcome challenges and provide cutting-edge IT solutions to the command and its operational partners. One of his most notable achievements includes bringing the Military Health System (MHS) Genesis electronic health record to field operations, a significant advancement that allows providers to access critical medical data while remaining in operational environments.

    “Being a dual-hatted Chief Informatics Officer in a remote location is no small feat, and Lt. Dadzie has pulled it off with impeccable skill,” said NMRTC Twentynine Palms Commanding Officer Capt. Daniel Clark. “The number of kudos I receive from outside entities praising Lt. Dadzie and his team speaks volumes toward his initiative and service. Most notably, he brought MHS Genesis to the field, supporting year-round international training exercises and allowing operational providers to remain on site while still accessing the EHR (Electronic Health Record).”

    Among Dadzie’s many contributions, his work in improving IT infrastructure efficiency has set new standards for the command. His efforts reduced the time required to re-image computers from one every 24 hours to an astounding 90 computers every two hours. His leadership philosophy of focusing on how to turn challenges into opportunities has empowered his team to drive innovation and find creative solutions to longstanding technical issues.

    Reflecting on receiving this prestigious award, Dadzie emphasized the collective effort behind his achievements.

    “No significant achievement is accomplished in isolation. This award represents the collaborative efforts of my team and command. It acknowledges NMRTC Twentynine Palms’ collective contributions to leverage technology to support the warfighter aboard the world’s largest Marine Corps base. I’m so honored to be working alongside an incredible group of staff from the Hi-Desert for my follow-on tour after Naval Postgraduate School. None of this would be possible without God and the rock of my life, my wife, Gifty Dadzie.”

    His ability to engage with senior leadership across the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has been pivotal in securing the resources necessary to support NMRTC Twentynine Palms’ mission. Operating in a location frequently affected by severe weather and power outages, Dadzie has ensured the command remains resilient and technologically equipped to support operational readiness.

    “I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award,” said Cmdr. William (Bill) Lawson, NMRTC Twentynine Palms’ Director for Administration. “Lt. Dadzie has been committed to upgrading our infrastructure and systems at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms all while providing incredible support to our green-side partners and performing his duties with Expeditionary Medical Facility Bravo. He’s a true stand-out amongst his peers.”

    Clark echoed this sentiment, noting that in his 28 years of service, he has never encountered a CIO of Dadzie’s caliber. His leadership, expertise, and dedication have modernized every aspect of command operations, ensuring that NMRTC Twentynine Palms remains at the forefront of health information technology in the military.

    Dadzie, originally from Accra, Ghana, shared his motivation for joining the Navy and pursuing a career in health IT.

    “I joined the Navy to challenge myself and give back to a country that has afforded me numerous opportunities that would have been unimaginable in my country of birth. Working in health IT allows me to have a seat at the table, affect change from the bottom-up, and build a strategic partnership with command leadership to problem-solve difficult tasks with automation to enhance efficiency.”

    For junior officers or Sailors interested in a career in health IT, Dadzie offered some key advice.

    “Be humble, move in silence, and let your curiosity to innovate lead you,” expressed Dadzie. “Read and keep pace with technological advancements in health IT. Lastly, embrace the red with grace and note that failure and facing adversity is part of the process.”

    Navy Medicine’s Junior Health Information Technology Officer of the Year award recognizes officers who demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, leadership, and impact within the Navy’s medical IT community. Dadzie’s achievements at NMRTC Twentynine Palms serve as an example of the vital role technology plays in military healthcare operations.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Chief of Staff, NAVELSG Visits COMLOG WESTPAC, January 23, 2025 [Image 2 of 3]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    SINGAPORE (Jan. 23, 2025) Capt. James Bach, right, Chief of Staff, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, delivers a command capabilities brief to staff and personnel assigned to Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/ Task Force 73 (COMLOGWESTPAC/CTF 73), during a scheduled visit to Sembawang Naval Installation, Jan. 23, 2025. COMLOG WESTPAC supports deployed surface units and aircraft carriers, along with regional Allies and partners, to facilitate patrols in the South China Sea, participation in naval exercises and responses to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/Released)

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  • MIL-OSI Security: USMC Capt. Antonio Milord’s Promotion Ceremony, February 3, 2025 [Image 1 of 8]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    SINGAPORE (Feb. 3, 2025) – Capt. Antonio J. Milord, left, ground ammunition officer assigned to Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/ CTF 73), provides closing remarks during his promotion ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, February 3, 2025. COMLOG WESTPAC supports deployed surface units and aircraft carriers, along with regional Allies and partners, to facilitate patrols in the South China Sea, participation in naval exercises and responses to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan/Released)

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  • MIL-OSI Security: USMC Capt. Antonio Milord’s Promotion Ceremony, February 3, 2025 [Image 4 of 8]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    SINGAPORE (Feb. 3, 2025) – Capt. Antonio J. Milord, right, ground ammunition officer assigned to Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/ CTF 73), shakes hands with Lt. Col. Jennifer F. Giles, Marine Attache, U.S. Embassy Singapore, during his promotion ceremony in Singapore, February 3, 2025. COMLOG WESTPAC supports deployed surface units and aircraft carriers, along with regional Allies and partners, to facilitate patrols in the South China Sea, participation in naval exercises and responses to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan/Released)

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  • MIL-OSI Security: USMC Capt. Antonio Milord’s Promotion Ceremony, February 3, 2025 [Image 3 of 8]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    SINGAPORE (Feb. 3, 2025) – Master Sgt. Philip Harp, center left, aviation ordnance chief assigned to Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/ CTF 73), reads Chief Warrant Officer Antonio J. Milord’s, right, ground ammunition officer assigned to COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF 73, promotion warrant during his promotion ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, February 3, 2025. COMLOG WESTPAC supports deployed surface units and aircraft carriers, along with regional Allies and partners, to facilitate patrols in the South China Sea, participation in naval exercises and responses to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan/Released)

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  • MIL-OSI Security: DHS Announces Ad Campaign Warning Illegal Aliens to Self-Deport and Stay Out

    Source: US Department of Homeland Security

    “Under President Trump, America’s borders are closed to lawbreakers.” – Secretary Noem  

    WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary Kristi Noem announced a nationwide and international multimillion-dollar ad campaign warning illegal aliens to leave our country now or face deportation with the inability to return to the United States. The international ads warn criminal illegal aliens not to come to America and break its laws or they will be hunted down and deported.  

    This series of ads will run on radio, broadcast, and digital, in multiple countries and regions in various dialects. Ads will be hyper-targeted, including through social media, text message and digital to reach illegal immigrants in the interior of the United States, as well as internationally. 

    “Thank you, President Donald J. Trump, for securing our border and putting America first. President Trump has a clear message: if you are here illegally, we will find you and deport you. You will never return. But if you leave now, you may have an opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the American Dream,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “If you are a criminal alien considering entering America illegally: Don’t even think about it.  If you come here and break our laws, we will hunt you down. Criminals are not welcome in the United States.” 

    Watch domestic ad here and international ad here. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Whitehorse — Whitehorse RCMP seek the public’s assistance to identify an armed robbery suspect

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    The morning of February 17, 2025, Whitehorse RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at the Edgewater Hotel on Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon.

    An unknown male suspect wearing a face covering entered the front lobby sometime after 8:15 am. The male displayed a weapon and demanded money. The male suspect is described as Caucasian, 5 foot 8 inches to 6 feet tall, mid to late 30’s, wearing a light blue coat and a dark toque.

    RCMP are asking for assistance to identify this person. If you see this person do not approach and contact police at 867-667-5555. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Readout: Attorney General Bondi Briefed on National Security, Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts at Port of Tampa

    Source: United States Attorneys General 6

    Today, Attorney General Pam Bondi toured the Port of Tampa Bay – the largest port in Florida – and received a briefing from the Port’s CEO, Paul Anderson.

    Attorney General Bondi and Port Leadership discussed the Port’s important role in safeguarding Floridians and the American people as a key port of entry into this US. They also discussed the vital role that government plays in helping protect national security at ports.

    Other topics discussed included Port Tampa Bay’s advancements in protecting against foreign threats to physical and cyber security infrastructure, securing the Panama Canal, and ongoing coordination with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and the Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC).

    Attorney General Bondi closed the briefing by thanking all in attendance for their important work on protecting the American people, safeguarding our national security, and encouraging the flow of commerce.

    Attorney General Bondi concluded by stating “Our ports are often the first line of defense in protecting Americans from national security threats like human trafficking, drug smuggling, and cybercrime. It was an honor to spend time with Paul Anderson and his team, who are collaborating closely with government partners and doing incredible work to protect Floridians and our Nation in my hometown of Tampa.”

    Participants:

    Paul Anderson, President and CEO of Port Tampa Bay

    Charles Klug, Principal Counsel of Port Tampa Bay

    Ken Washington, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Port Tampa Bay

    Mark Dubina, Vice President of Security of Port Tampa Bay

    Laura Lenhart, Vice President of Government Affairs of Port Tampa Bay

    Sue Bai, Assistant Deputy Attorney General for National Security

    Catharine Cypher, Deputy Chief of Staff, Department of Justice

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Recycling old Radium into Cancer Drugs

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

    An IAEA expert mission was deployed to Suva, Fiji, to support the recovery and transportation of radium-226 to the USA, where the sources will be used as a feedstock to produce actinium-225, an alpha-emitting isotope which is increasingly used in targeted cancer treatments. IAEA supports countries in managing legacy radium-226 sources under the IAEA’s Global Radium Management Initiative.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: North Battleford — Saskatchewan RCMP lay 64 charges against 3 in bank robbery and string of ATM thefts

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    North Battleford RCMP’s Provincial General Investigation Section (GIS) have laid 64 charges against three people in connection to a Landis bank robbery on November 22, 2024, as well as a string of ATM thefts, and attempted thefts, that took place across South and Central Saskatchewan between November 22, 2024 and January 1, 2025.

    RCMP Provincial GIS’ investigation included widespread coordination across many front-line detachments, police units and Crime Stoppers, to connect incidents reported in the communities of: Dodsland, Rosetown, Gull Lake, Lemberg, Wolseley, Craven, Neilburg, Marshall, Battleford, Purdue, and Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation. “Complex investigations like this involve extensive resources and large-scale coordination across multiple detachment areas. The sheer number of crimes solved in this investigation really highlights the successful collaboration between support units of the RCMP and front-line officers,” says Sgt. Adam Buckingham, Officer in Charge, North Battleford Provincial GIS.

    RCMP-coordinated efforts led police to a residence in Biggar, where officers with North Battleford Provincial GIS, Crime Reduction Team (CRT) and Biggar Detachment, executed a search warrant on February 5, 2025. At the residence, officers located and seized items believed to be connected to the ATM occurrences and Landis bank robbery. As a result of investigation 36-year old Sheena Benoit and 33-year old Joshua Meszaros were arrested at the time of the search.

    As a result of further investigation, Sheena Benoit (AKA: Sheena Harrabek) faces 16 charges including:

    • three counts, break and enter and commit an offence, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code;
    • one count, theft over $5000, Section 334(a), Criminal Code;
    • six counts, theft under $5000, Section 334(b), Criminal Code;
    • six counts, mischief damage to property of a value over $5000, Section 430(3), Criminal Code.

    Joshua Meszaros faces 24 charges including:

    • three counts, break and enter and commit an offence, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code;
    • one count, break and enter with intent to commit an offence, Section 348(1)(a), Criminal Code;
    • seven counts, disguised with intent to commit an offence, Section 351(2), Criminal Code;
    • one count, theft over $5000, Section 334(a), Criminal Code;
    • six counts, theft under $5000, Section 334(b), Criminal Code;
    • five counts, mischief/damage to property of a value over $5000, Section 430(3), Criminal Code;
    • one count, mischief/damage to property of a value under $5000, Section 430(4), Criminal Code.

    A third suspect, 48-year-old Jeremy Seery of Rosetown was arrested on February 12, 2025 and faces 24 charges including:

    • one count, break and enter and commit an offence, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code;
    • two counts, break and enter with intent to commit an offence, Section 348(1)(a);
    • one count, robbery with other offensive weapon, Section 344, Criminal Code;
    • seven counts, disguised with intent to commit an offence, Section 351(2), Criminal Code;
    • one count, theft over $5000, Section 334(a), Criminal Code;
    • six counts, theft under $5000, Section 334(b), Criminal Code;
    • six counts, mischief/damage to property of a value over $5000, Section 430(3), Criminal Code.

    Joshua Meszaros and Sheena Benoit are scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on April 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

    Jeremy Seery is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on April 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

    If have information about these or any other crime, contact Saskatchewan RCMP at 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 Security: Stephenville — Bay St. George RCMP investigates vehicle arson in Piccadilly, seeks public’s assistance

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Bay St. George RCMP is investigating an arson that occurred in Piccadilly shorty after midnight today, February 17, 2025.

    Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Bay St. George RCMP were called to the parking lot of the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic church on the Main Road in Piccadilly where a truck was on fire. Firefighters attended the scene and extinguished the blaze, which completely destroyed the vehicle. Evidence gathered at the scene suggests that the fire was intentionally set. A set of footprints was observed in the snow that led from the vehicle and continued into a wooded area behind the church. The footprints eventually led back onto the Main Road where it is believed the suspect was picked up by a motorist.

    The investigation is continuing.

    Bay St. George RCMP asks area residents to check for any possible surveillance footage and to report any suspicious activities around the time of the arson. Anyone having knowledge of this crime is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP at 709-643-2118. 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: Three charged following shooting in Croydon

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Police have charged three teenagers over a shooting in Croydon that left a 17-year-old male with life-changing injuries.

    At around 19:40hrs on Monday, 10 February, officers responded to reports of a shooting in Park Street. Upon arrival, they found the victim, who had been shot in the leg.

    Three teenagers were arrested on Tuesday, 11 February, and Thursday, 13 February, and later charged.

    Dontae Dillon, 19 (26.05.05), of Platinum Way, Burgess Hill, was charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm.

    A 16-year-old boy from Burgess Hill, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with the same offences.

    A 15-year-old boy from Croydon, who also cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with attempted murder.

    The 15-year-old boy appeared before Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 13 February. Dillon and the 16-year-old boy appeared before the same court on Saturday, 15 February.

    All three will appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 13 March.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Happy Valley-Goose Bay — Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP investigates two break and enters, seeks public assistance

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is investigating an attempted break and enter and a successful break and enter that occurred on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

    At approximately 3:40 a.m., an individual attempted to break into a refrigerated Sea-Can that was situated on the property of Terrington COOP on Abbott Drive in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The suspect, pictured below, broke the pad lock and damaged the latch but did not gain entry.

    Sometime overnight the same night, suspect(s) forced entry into National Safety Equipment on Hamilton River Road, near Terrington COOP. More than 40 pairs of Timberland and Acton work boots of various sizes, with a combined value of approximately $14,000, were stolen from inside.

    The investigations are continuing.

    Anyone having information about either of these crimes, the person(s) responsible or the current location of the stolen property, is asked to contact Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP at 709-896-3383. 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: Tisdale — Tisdale RCMP: three arrested after fleeing from police

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    On February 11, 2025 at approximately 4:55 p.m., Tisdale RCMP received a report of an intoxicated driver on Main Street in Tisdale, SK.

    Officers responded and located the suspect vehicle, which was exiting a parking lot in Tisdale, SK. Officers activated their emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Officers followed the vehicle.

    The suspect vehicle exited town and turned down a dead-end grid road. At the end of the road, the suspect vehicle slid into the ditch and became stuck in a field. The vehicle occupants exited the vehicle. An adult female was arrested at the scene while two males fled on foot into a nearby treed area.

    As a result of continued investigation and searches by Tisdale RCMP, Melfort RCMP, and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Police Dog Services, two adult males were located and arrested later that same day. One of the adult males was taken to hospital by EMS with weather-related injuries.

    Charges have not been laid at this time. Tisdale RCMP continue to investigate.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker near Mission Bay

    Source: United States Coast Guard

     

    02/17/2025 11:19 AM EST

    SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing kayaker near Mission Bay at approximately 5:30 p.m., Sunday. Coast Guard crews, along with personnel from the San Diego Lifeguards and San Diego Fire Department, searched a nearly 460 square mile area over the course of 52.3 hours, but found no signs of distress. The search began on Friday afternoon after the San Diego Lifeguards discovered an overturned outrigger kayak approximately 500 yards west of the Mission Bay entrance channel. The vessel appeared new with no signs of use and was found broken in half.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Whitehorse — Whitehorse RCMP seek assistance to locate a missing man

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    The RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing seventy-three-year-old male resident of Whitehorse. Police are concerned for the missing person’s wellbeing.

    Mr. Andy McLeod was last seen at 8:00pm on Sunday, February 16. He is approximately 5 foot 10 inches tall, has hazel eyes, grey hair and is of medium build. He may be wearing a long, light brown jacket and a fur hat. Mr. McLeod may appear disoriented.

    If anyone has information about Andy McLeod’s whereabouts, please contact Whitehorse RCMP immediately at 867-667-5555.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: United States Attorney’s Office Announces Departure of Darcie N. McElwee as U.S Attorney

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    First Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig M. Wolff is now Acting U.S. Attorney

    PORTLAND, Maine: The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine announced today the departure of Darcie N. McElwee as U.S. Attorney following termination by the new administration.

    Under the Vacancies Reform Act, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig M. Wolff is now the Acting U.S Attorney for the District of Maine. As Acting U.S. Attorney, he is the chief federal law enforcement official in the state of Maine.

    Wolff is a career prosecutor who became an Assistant U.S. Attorney in 2002. He has served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney and Senior Litigation Counsel, and prior to joining the District of Maine he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Maryland for four years.

    Wolff received an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and a law degree from the University of Virginia. Before joining the Department of Justice, he clerked for U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz in the District of Maryland and worked as an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of an international law firm.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Placentia — Displaced seal safely escorted back to the ocean by Placentia RCMP and Department of Fisheries

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Yesterday, Placentia RCMP received a call about a young seal who had made its way to the parking lot of the Placentia Mall on Blockhouse Drive in Placentia, most likely from the frozen inlet behind the mall.

    While police were responding, the seal continued to travel further from the water. It crossed over a roadway and entered the back yard of a nearby residence. With the little guy not knowing the rules of the road, police remained in the area to prevent him from entering back onto the roadway, while officers with Fisheries and Oceans Canada were called in to assist.

    The seal was safely escorted back to the ocean by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following serious assault

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Officers investigating a serious assault near Archway Station have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder, as detectives continue to appeal for witnesses.

    Police were called at 22:28hrs on Saturday, 15 February after a man was admitted to hospital with stab wounds. Enquiries indicated that the assault had occurred in Navigator Square, N19.

    The man, who is in his 20’s remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

    Enquiries indicated that the assault occurred in Navigator Square, N19, close to Archway Station. A cordon remains in place.

    A 22-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, 16 February, on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.

    Investigating officers are carrying out multiple enquiries in the local area and appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact police.

    Detective Inspector Anna Deighton, of Central North Local Investigations said:

    “Our officers worked quickly to establish where this assault occurred, putting a cordon in place and carrying out enquiries in the area. Yesterday evening, a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and he remains in custody.

    “Residents and visitors to the area will have noticed an increased police presence whilst this investigation remains ongoing.

    “We have designated officers on reassurance patrols, to answer questions that the public may have.

    “I encourage anyone who has information but may not have contacted police yet to get in touch and assist with this investigation.”

    Anyone with any information is asked to contact police quoting CAD 7159/15FEB.

    Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man sentenced to life in prison for killing neighbour in Harrow

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Robert Weston in Harrow, following an investigation by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

    Jaden Sheriff, 20 (22.01.05) of Forston Street, Hackney, was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday, 14 February to life with a minimum term of 19 years’ imprisonment.

    Detectives launched a murder investigation after police were called at 14:05hrs on Monday, 26 February 2024 to Hamilton Crescent, Harrow following reports that a man had been stabbed.

    Robert, a Hackney resident, was found with two stab wounds, including one to the heart. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Detective Inspector Devan Taylor, who led the investigation into the murder, said:

    “Robert was just 37-years-old when he lost his life in this senseless attack, killed by someone who should have been a friend and neighbour.

    “Jaden Sheriff now has to spend the rest of his life knowing he killed a man.

    “No amount of time will make up for the pain Robert’s family have endured at losing their loved one.

    “They have conducted themselves with great dignity throughout the trial and our thoughts remain with them as they continue to process what happened.”

    In initial interviews with officers, Sheriff claimed he accidentally stabbed Robert in self-defence, alleging he had pulled a knife on him.

    However, witnesses gave police a different account, saying Sheriff had set upon Robert following a dispute.

    Forensic evidence revealed his wounds could only have been caused by a deliberate stabbing to the chest.

    Investigators obtained phone records, which showed Robert had called 999 to complain about Sheriff just three days before he was stabbed.

    He told police that he’d been “threatened” in his own house after an argument with the Sheriff; a statement which was used at trial to illustrate the spiralling relationship between the two men, culminating in murder just days later.

    Officers worked quickly to arrest Sheriff the day after the incident.

    He was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday, 27 February 2024 and subsequently charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon in the early hours of Thursday, 29 February 2024.

    He was found guilty of murder by a jury at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 30 January.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: First Woman Presidentially Appointed as United States Attorney for the District of Utah Departs from Post

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The first woman presidentially appointed as the United States Attorney for the District of Utah and sworn into office as the 38th United States Attorney to serve in the State of Utah, leaves the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The Honorable Trina A. Higgins was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on January 31, 2022. Her last day as United States Attorney is February 16, 2025.

    Under Higgins’ leadership, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Utah focused on cases that have the largest impact and cause the most harm to Utah citizens. Working with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners, the U.S. Attorney’s Office significantly increased the number of financial crime prosecutions in Utah; brought more complex narcotics and firearm cases focused on defendants higher in criminal organizations; and prosecuted many significant violent crime cases, including murders, sexual assaults, child exploitation, human trafficking, robberies, and carjackings.

    During her tenure, The U.S. Attorney’s Office tried 35 jury trials, including three homicides committed in Tribal communities. United States Attorney Higgins was the trial attorney in one case where a man brutally murdered a Navajo woman in front of her two young daughters in the Navajo Nation. The jury found him guilty, and he was sentenced to life in prison.

    United States Attorney Higgins also served on several Attorney General’s Advisory Committee subcommittees for Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. Those included the Environmental Justice Subcommittee, the Terrorism and National Security Subcommittee, and the Native American Issues Subcommittee.

    Maintaining the United States Attorney’s strong partnerships with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, United States Attorney Higgins made it a priority to strengthen and build upon those relationships to pursue justice and better serve the people of Utah.

    Leaders in the law enforcement community offered comments regarding U.S Attorney Higgins’ service.

    “Strong partnerships between law enforcement and prosecutors are essential to upholding the rule of law. U.S. Attorney Higgins has been an invaluable friend to the FBI and a staunch supporter of our mission,” said Mehtab Syed, Special Agent in Charge of the Salt Lake City FBI. “During her tenure, she championed the safety of Utahns, and we thank her for her years of dedicated public service.”

    “United States Attorney Trina Higgins has been an engaged and dedicated law enforcement partner as well as a steadfast advocate of Project Safe Neighborhoods,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge Brent Beavers. “Her extensive experience as a career prosecutor, and unwavering commitment in her pursuit of justice have been pivotal in the successful prosecution of many complex cases.”

    “I would like to thank United States Attorney Higgins for her many years of dedicated service as a federal prosecutor and as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah,” said U.S. Marshal Justin Martinez of the District of Utah. “USA Higgins is a consummate professional and has always kept the lines of communication open.  USA Higgins is an extremally effective leader and a real change agent.  She will be greatly missed by the U.S. Marshals Service and every federal, state and local agency she works with.”

    “With appreciation, we thank United States Attorney Higgins for her dedication to DEA efforts in the state of Utah,” said DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen. “Cooperation and hard work between DEA and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah, has led to many successful prosecutions. On behalf of the men and women of DEA, we wish nothing but the best for United States Attorney Higgins now and into the future.”

    “HSI is grateful for its long-standing relationship with United States Attorney Higgins and her staff,” said HSI Utah Assistant Special Agent in Charge Brandon Crane. “The collaboration has had a significant impact on public safety throughout Utah and stands as an example for future collaborations.”

    “United States Attorney Higgins has been a tremendous partner in supporting the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s efforts to safeguard the U.S. Mail, postal workers, and the public,” said Glen Henderson, Inspector in Charge of the Phoenix Division.  “United States Attorney Higgins was committed to holding accountable those who harm postal employees or exploit the U.S. Mail for illicit activities, including narcotics distribution.  It has been a pleasure to collaborate with United States Attorney Higgins and we wish her continued success in all her future endeavors.”

    “I want to thank United States Attorney Higgins for her partnership and outstanding leadership in working with our local law enforcement agencies,” said Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera. “She prioritized complex and violent offender cases to improve safety within the communities we serve.”

    “United States Attorney Trina Higgins’ dedication to justice and service to the community is truly exceptional and will be greatly missed,” said Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown. “Her career as a dedicated prosecutor made our city safer—whether it was prosecuting some of our first Project Safe Neighborhood cases or complex, high-profile, or challenging cases. United States Attorney Higgins handled every case with professionalism and a true sense of duty. Never did she hide from the difficult cases. We will always remember USA Higgins’ compassion for crime victims and their families. She made sure victims’ voices were heard and understood in the pursuit of justice. While we will miss United States Attorney Higgins greatly, I know her legacy will endure through the District of Utah because of her distinguished career.”

    United States Attorney Higgins has been in public service for 30 years. Prior to her leadership role as U.S. Attorney, Higgins served as an Assistant United States Attorney for over two decades and as a Salt Lake County Deputy District Attorney. At the time of her nomination, Higgins was serving as the Mediterranean Legal Advisor at the United States embassies in Valletta, Malta and Nicosia, Cyprus. A Utah native, Higgins earned her undergraduate degree from Weber State University and Juris Doctor degree from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, where she also worked as an adjunct professor for a decade. 
     

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  • MIL-OSI Security: CENTCOM Forces Kill Senior Operative of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din

    Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)

    Feb. 16, 2025
    Release Number 20250216-01
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    TAMPA, Fla. – On Feb. 15, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Forces conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria targeting and killing a senior finance and logistics official in the terrorist organization Hurras al-Din (HaD), an Al-Qaeda affiliate.

    The airstrike is part of CENTCOM’s ongoing commitment, along with partners in the region, to disrupt and degrade efforts by terrorists to plan, organize, and conduct attacks against civilians and military personnel from the U.S., our allies, and our partners throughout the region and beyond.

    “We will continue to relentlessly pursue terrorists in order to defend our homeland, and U.S., allied, and partner personnel in the region,“ said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander, U.S. Central Command.

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