Threats
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Department of State
The Dept of State has several threat rss feeds, but they aren’t always up.
- We recently redesigned State.gov and are in the process of re-enabling RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds.on June 24, 2022 at 5:31 pm
As in the past, you will be able to choose from several Department of State RSS feeds to get the latest news from the Department delivered directly to your desktop via an RSS reader or news aggregator. Or sign up to get updates via our email subscription service.
- We recently redesigned State.gov and are in the process of re-enabling RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds.on June 24, 2022 at 5:31 pm
As in the past, you will be able to choose from several Department of State RSS feeds to get the latest news from the Department delivered directly to your desktop via an RSS reader or news aggregator. Or sign up to get updates via our email subscription service.
- We recently redesigned State.gov and are in the process of re-enabling RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds.on June 24, 2022 at 5:31 pm
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DHS
Threat information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the National Terrorism Advisory System and Cybersecurity alerts.
National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Alerts
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Cybersecurity
- AA22-174A: Malicious Cyber Actors Continue to Exploit Log4Shell in VMware Horizon Systemsby CISA on June 23, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Original release date: June 23, 2022 | Last revised: June 24, 2022SummaryActions to take today: • Install fixed builds, updating all affected VMware Horizon and UAG systems to the latest versions. If updates or workarounds were not promptly applied following VMware’s release of updates for Log4Shell in December 2021, treat all affected VMware systems as compromised. • Minimize the internet-facing attack surface by hosting essential services on a segregated demilitarized (DMZ) zone, ensuring strict network perimeter access controls, and implementing regularly updated web application firewalls (WAFs) in front of public-facing services The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and United States Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn network defenders that cyber threat actors, including state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) actors, have continued to exploit CVE-2021-44228 (Log4Shell) in VMware […]
- AA22-158A: People’s Republic of China State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Exploit Network Providers and Devicesby CISA on June 7, 2022 at 10:00 pm
Original release date: June 7, 2022 | Last revised: June 10, 2022SummaryBest Practices • Apply patches as soon as possible • Disable unnecessary ports and protocols • Replace end-of-life infrastructure • Implement a centralized patch management system This joint Cybersecurity Advisory describes the ways in which People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors continue to exploit publicly known vulnerabilities in order to establish a broad network of compromised infrastructure. These actors use the network to exploit a wide variety of targets worldwide, including public and private sector organizations. The advisory details the targeting and compromise of major telecommunications companies and network service providers and the top vulnerabilities—primarily Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)—associated with network devices routinely exploited by the cyber actors since 2020. This joint Cybersecurity Advisory was coauthored by the National Security […]
- AA22-152A: Karakurt Data Extortion Groupby CISA on June 1, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Original release date: June 1, 2022 | Last revised: June 2, 2022SummaryActions to take today to mitigate cyber threats from ransomware: • Prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities. • Train users to recognize and report phishing attempts. • Enforce multifactor authentication. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of the Treasury (Treasury), and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to provide information on the Karakurt data extortion group, also known as the Karakurt Team and Karakurt Lair. Karakurt actors have employed a variety of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), creating significant challenges for defense and mitigation. Karakurt victims have not reported encryption of compromised machines or files; rather, Karakurt actors have claimed to steal data and threatened to auction it off or release it to the public […]
- AA22-138B: Threat Actors Chaining Unpatched VMware Vulnerabilities for Full System Controlby CISA on May 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Original release date: May 18, 2022 | Last revised: June 2, 2022SummaryUpdate June 2, 2022: This Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) has been updated with additional indicators of compromise (IOCs) and detection signatures, as well as tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from trusted third parties. Update End The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is releasing this CSA to warn organizations that malicious cyber actors, likely advanced persistent threat (APT) actors, are exploiting CVE-2022-22954 and CVE-2022-22960 separately and in combination. These vulnerabilities affect certain versions of VMware Workspace ONE Access, VMware Identity Manager (vIDM), VMware vRealize Automation (vRA), VMware Cloud Foundation, and vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager. Exploiting these vulnerabilities permits malicious actors to trigger a server-side template injection that may result in remote code execution (RCE) (CVE-2022-22954) or escalation of privileges to root […]
- AA22-138A: Threat Actors Exploiting F5 BIG-IP CVE-2022-1388by CISA on May 18, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Original release date: May 18, 2022SummaryActions for administrators to take today: • Do not expose management interfaces to the internet. • Enforce multi-factor authentication. • Consider using CISA’s Cyber Hygiene Services. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) in response to active exploitation of CVE-2022-1388. This recently disclosed vulnerability in certain versions of F5 Networks, Inc., (F5) BIG-IP enables an unauthenticated actor to gain control of affected systems via the management port or self-IP addresses. F5 released a patch for CVE-2022-1388 on May 4, 2022, and proof of concept (POC) exploits have since been publicly released, enabling less sophisticated actors to exploit the vulnerability. Due to previous exploitation of F5 BIG-IP vulnerabilities, CISA and MS-ISAC assess unpatched F5 BIG-IP devices are an attractive […]
- AA22-137A: Weak Security Controls and Practices Routinely Exploited for Initial Accessby CISA on May 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Original release date: May 17, 2022SummaryBest Practices to Protect Your Systems: • Control access. • Harden Credentials. • Establish centralized log management. • Use antivirus solutions. • Employ detection tools. • Operate services exposed on internet-accessible hosts with secure configurations. • Keep software updated. Cyber actors routinely exploit poor security configurations (either misconfigured or left unsecured), weak controls, and other poor cyber hygiene practices to gain initial access or as part of other tactics to compromise a victim’s system. This joint Cybersecurity Advisory identifies commonly exploited controls and practices and includes best practices to mitigate the issues. This advisory was coauthored by the cybersecurity authorities of the United States,[1],[2],[3] Canada,[4] New Zealand,[5],[6] the Netherlands,[7] and the United Kingdom.[8] Download the PDF version of this report (pdf, 430kb). Technical DetailsMalicious actors commonly use the […]
- AA22-131A: Protecting Against Cyber Threats to Managed Service Providers and their Customersby CISA on May 11, 2022 at 11:00 am
Original release date: May 11, 2022SummaryTactical actions for MSPs and their customers to take today: • Identify and disable accounts that are no longer in use. • Enforce MFA on MSP accounts that access the customer environment and monitor for unexplained failed authentication. • Ensure MSP-customer contracts transparently identify ownership of ICT security roles and responsibilities. The cybersecurity authorities of the United Kingdom (NCSC-UK), Australia (ACSC), Canada (CCCS), New Zealand (NCSC-NZ), and the United States (CISA), (NSA), (FBI) are aware of recent reports that observe an increase in malicious cyber activity targeting managed service providers (MSPs) and expect this trend to continue.[1] This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) provides actions MSPs and their customers can take to reduce their risk of falling victim to a cyber intrusion. This advisory describes cybersecurity best practices for information and communications technology (ICT) services and […]
- AA22-117A: 2021 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilitiesby CISA on April 27, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Original release date: April 27, 2022 | Last revised: April 28, 2022SummaryThis joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) was coauthored by cybersecurity authorities of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom: the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NZ NCSC), and United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK). This advisory provides details on the top 15 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) routinely exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2021, as well as other CVEs frequently exploited. U.S., Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, and UK cybersecurity authorities assess, in 2021, malicious cyber actors aggressively targeted newly disclosed critical software vulnerabilities against broad target sets, including public and […]
- AA22-110A: Russian State-Sponsored and Criminal Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructureby CISA on April 20, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Original release date: April 20, 2022 | Last revised: May 9, 2022SummaryActions critical infrastructure organizations should implement to immediately protect against Russian state-sponsored and criminal cyber threats: • Patch all systems. Prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities. • Enforce multifactor authentication. • Secure and monitor Remote Desktop Protocol and other risky services. • Provide end-user awareness and training. The cybersecurity authorities of the United States[1][2][3], Australia[4], Canada[5], New Zealand[6], and the United Kingdom[7][8] are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA). The intent of this joint CSA is to warn organizations that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could expose organizations both within and beyond the region to increased malicious cyber activity. This activity may occur as a response to the unprecedented economic costs imposed on Russia as well as materiel support provided by the United States and U.S. allies and […]
- AA22-108A: TraderTraitor: North Korean State-Sponsored APT Targets Blockchain Companiesby CISA on April 18, 2022 at 1:38 pm
Original release date: April 18, 2022 | Last revised: April 20, 2022SummaryActions to take today to mitigate cyber threats to cryptocurrency: • Patch all systems. • Prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities. • Train users to recognize and report phishing attempts. • Use multifactor authentication. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury) are issuing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to highlight the cyber threat associated with cryptocurrency thefts and tactics used by a North Korean state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) group since at least 2020. This group is commonly tracked by the cybersecurity industry as Lazarus Group, APT38, BlueNoroff, and Stardust Chollima. For more information on North Korean state-sponsored malicious cyber activity, visit https://www.us-cert.cisa.gov/northkorea. The U.S. government has observed North Korean cyber […]
DOJ and FBI
Information from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI focused on federal law enforcement, significant cases in the news, and other alerts.
FBI Top Stories
- FBI Honors Fallen During 2022 Police Week Eventson May 11, 2022 at 4:00 pm
As the nation recognizes Police Week, FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed his gratitude to law enforcement officers nationwide.
- Former FBI Director Airs Warning About Elder Fraudon May 10, 2022 at 9:00 am
The former director of the FBI and CIA is warning older people—as well as their loved ones and caregivers—to be aware of elder fraud schemes.
- FBI Defeats U.S. Secret Service in Charity Hockey Gameon April 30, 2022 at 6:00 am
The FBI defeated hockey rivals the U.S. Secret Service, as the annual charity game tradition between the two agencies resumes.
- Administrative Professionals Helped Run the FBI in Its Earliest Dayson April 27, 2022 at 6:00 am
On this Administrative Professionals Day, we look back at assistants who were crucial to the FBI during its earliest days.
- Bomb Squads Safely Handle Decades-Old Military Explosiveson April 21, 2022 at 4:00 am
FBI and local police bomb squads are frequently called to homes where decades-old military explosives have been found.
- Farmers, Agents Convicted in Crop Insurance Program Fraud Scheme in Kentuckyon April 7, 2022 at 9:00 am
Nearly two dozen people have pleaded guilty to criminal charges in a widespread, multimillion dollar scheme to defraud both federal and private crop insurance programs.
- Coordinated Global Operation Disrupted BEC Schemeson March 30, 2022 at 8:00 am
Operation Eagle Sweep targeted BEC scammers believed to be responsible for victimizing at least 500 people in the United States.
- Russian Government Employees Charged in Hacking Campaignson March 24, 2022 at 4:30 pm
Four Russian nationals who worked for the Russian government were charged in connection with cyber intrusions that targeted the global energy sector between 2012 and 2018.
- Getting Them to the Fighton March 23, 2022 at 6:00 am
Get an interactive look at how the mobility operators within the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team train to get to any location, under any conditions.
- Director Addresses Black Law Enforcement Leaderson March 18, 2022 at 6:00 am
In a speech at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives conference, FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed violent crime reduction efforts and law enforcement data collections.
- FBI Continues Outreach and Recruiting at HBCUson March 9, 2022 at 6:00 am
FBI leaders and executives from 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) met in Mississippi as part of a program created to strengthen community ties and improve the diversity of the FBI.
- CEO’s Theft Leads to Closure of Credit Unionon February 17, 2022 at 2:30 am
The leader of a small town credit union brazenly stole more than $2 million from the bank, causing the demise of the institution founded by her own grandparents decades ago.
- FBI Miami Marks One-Year Anniversary of Agents’ Deathson February 11, 2022 at 6:30 am
A year after Special Agents Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger were killed in the line of duty, the FBI’s Miami Field Office is still grieving, but moving forward—determined to forever honor their fallen colleagues’ memories and live up to the high standards they set.
- Community Outreach Seeks to Improve Hate Crime Reportingon February 3, 2022 at 9:00 am
In FBI field offices nationwide, agents and community outreach specialists are working every day to boost reporting in support of a comprehensive effort to combat hate crimes.
- Director Wray Addresses Threats Posed to the U.S. by Chinaon February 1, 2022 at 10:40 am
In a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed the myriad threats our nation faces from the Chinese government and Chinese Communist Party.
- Landmark Federal Hate Crime Convictionon January 27, 2022 at 6:00 am
Working with the FBI and the Santa Cruz Police Department, the Northern District of California prosecuted its first case under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
- Cyber Academy Focuses on Private Sector Partnershipson December 7, 2021 at 9:00 am
The Chief Information Security Officer Academy gives select personnel at private sector companies a chance to connect with FBI cyber experts and learn how to work with the FBI and partners when a cyber breach occurs.
- Nursing Assistant Sentenced for Murdering Patientson December 1, 2021 at 6:30 am
A woman who killed several patients at a Veterans Affairs medical center in West Virginia by injecting them with unnecessary insulin was sentenced to life in prison for her crimes.
- Citizens Academy Alumni Build Trust and Supporton November 22, 2021 at 6:00 am
FBI leaders recognized the non-profit FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association and its members for their uniquely local efforts to help their communities and the FBI.
- New Top Ten Fugitiveon November 3, 2021 at 6:00 am
Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias, the alleged leader of MS-13 for all of Honduras, has been added to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading directly to his arrest.
- FBI and Partners Target Online Drug Marketson October 26, 2021 at 9:00 am
As drug overdose deaths hit a new high in the United States, the FBI and its JCODE partners continue to target the darknet vendors who make dangerous drugs accessible at a click.
- Extreme Couponing: Criminal Editionon October 21, 2021 at 5:00 am
A woman who churned out thousands of fake coupons was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison and ordered to pay $31.8 million in restitution—a conservative estimate of what she helped steal from stores, restaurants, and product makers.
- FBI Honors Fallen During 2021 Police Week Eventson October 18, 2021 at 5:30 am
As part of a series of events honoring law enforcement personnel who have died in the line of duty, the FBI recognized the sacrifices of its partners and honored its own fallen.
- Cyber Agent Returns to the FBI with Renewed Focuson October 15, 2021 at 6:00 am
After leaving the FBI to work with a private cyber incident response firm, Special Agent Brett Yeager felt drawn to return to the FBI and its cyber mission.
- $50,000 Reward in Michael James Pratt Caseon October 14, 2021 at 10:00 am
The FBI is seeking a fugitive producer from New Zealand who allegedly coerced hundreds of young women into filming sexually explicit videos for his pornography websites.
- Evidence Response Team Trainingon October 5, 2021 at 7:00 am
Evidence teams close the gap between a crime scene and the FBI Laboratory. Get an inside look at the Evidence Response Team Basic Course, where team members learn to process a scene with precision and care.
- The ERT Toolboxon October 5, 2021 at 6:00 am
Peer into the Evidence Response Team toolbox to see how everyday items and specialized equipment help the team process a scene.
- Sentence in WMD Caseon September 30, 2021 at 6:30 am
A man who stole radiological devices containing Iridium-192 and was intent on hurting himself and others has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.
- Affinity Fraud Ponzi Schemeon September 23, 2021 at 6:00 am
A Pennsylvania man who orchestrated a $59 million Ponzi scheme targeting fellow members of the Mennonite and Amish religious communities is spending time behind bars.
- 9/11 Moved Many to Serveon September 9, 2021 at 8:00 am
In the moments after the country was attacked 20 years ago, many felt a profound new calling—a desire to help and to serve. It set some on a path to the FBI.
- FBI Deputy Director Meets With Five Eyes Partners on Shared Crime and Security Threatson June 11, 2022 at 5:00 am
FBI Deputy Director Paul M. Abbate traveled to Sydney, Australia, this past week for meetings with the Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group
- Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Countryon June 10, 2022 at 4:22 pm
Eddie Gomez was sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for two counts of aggravated sexual abuse in Indian Country.
- Jury Finds Doctor Guilty in $10 Million TRICARE Schemeon June 10, 2022 at 4:06 pm
Joe David “Jay” May has been convicted for his involvement in a multi-million-dollar kickback conspiracy at the conclusion of a week-long trial.
- Waterloo Man Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmon June 10, 2022 at 2:27 pm
Dewon Campbell was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for knowingly possessing a pistol after having been convicted of a felony offense.
- More Charges Filed in Nationwide Fraud Scam Targeting Elderly Victimson June 10, 2022 at 12:52 pm
Anirudha Kalkote, a 24-year-old Indian citizen, has been taken into custody on charges related to a large nationwide conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
- Five Local Law Enforcement Officers Graduate FBI National Academyon June 10, 2022 at 12:37 pm
The FBI Houston Field Office congratulates five local law enforcement officers on their graduation from FBI National Academy Class #282.
- FBI Art Crime Team Returns Paintings Stolen Five Decades Agoon June 10, 2022 at 12:29 pm
The FBI New York Art Crime Team recently returned two stolen paintings, dating back to the 1820’s, to the Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, NY.
- Texas Man Sentenced to One Year and One Day in Prison for Offenses Committed During January Sixth Capitol Breachon June 10, 2022 at 11:06 am
Nolan B. Cooke was sentenced to one year and one day in prison on a felony charge stemming from his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
- Toronto Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Operating Dozens of Illegal Asian Brothels in Three Countrieson June 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Zongtao Chen, a.k.a. Mark Chen, was sentenced to federal prison for his leadership role in an international sex trafficking organization.
- Minnesota Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Traffickingon June 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Frank Stewart, convicted of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release.
- Great Falls Businesswoman Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraudon June 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Nicole Ann Lopez, who admitted to embezzling over $600,000 from a local construction company, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
- Wagner Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Abusive Sexual Contacton June 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Zander Zephier has been indicted by a federal grand jury for two counts of sexual abuse of a minor and one count of abusive sexual contact.
- Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Discharging a Firearm Resulting in Death in a Murder-for-Hireon June 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Daquante Thomas pleaded guilty to discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death, in connection with a murder-for-hire conspiracy.
- Federal Grand Jury A Indictments Announced - June 2022on June 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm
U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced the results of the June 2022 Federal Grand Jury A, detailing individuals who have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments.
- 40 Alleged Meth Traffickers Charged in Operation Kullvid-20on June 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Led by the DEA’s North Texas Strike Force, Operation Kullvid-20 has netted a total of 40 federal defendants plus 2,708 kilograms of methamphetamine, 29 guns, and $742,000 cash to date.
- East Helena Man Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud in COVID-19 Relief Schemeon June 9, 2022 at 3:53 pm
Trevor Gene Lanius-McLeod, who admitted lying in a scheme to receive more than $1 million in PPP loans guaranteed by the SBA for coronavirus relief aid, was sentenced to 30 months in prison.
- Former Minneapolis Police Officer Sentenced to Prison for Civil Rights Violations and Stealing Controlled Substanceson June 9, 2022 at 3:42 pm
Ty Raymond Jindra was sentenced to 38 months in prison for stealing controlled substances and violating citizens’ civil rights through unconstitutional searches and seizures.
- Mexican National Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography by Coercing Minor to Film Herselfon June 9, 2022 at 3:30 pm
Jorge Coronado Gonzalez has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for the production of child pornography of a teenage girl.
- Las Vegas Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft and Money Laundering Crimeson June 9, 2022 at 3:30 pm
King Isaac Umoren filed with the IRS tax returns for clients that included false deductions and fictitious businesses, in an effort to generate larger refunds than the clients were entitled to.
- Kenton County Man Sentenced to 180 Months for Armed Marijuana Traffickingon June 9, 2022 at 3:25 pm
Brent Crawford was sentenced to 180 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
- Armed Career Criminal Indicted for Possessing Ammunitionon June 9, 2022 at 3:14 pm
Jerome Miller, Jr., was charged with possession of ammunition by an armed career criminal and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment.
- Two Men Sentenced to Prison in Connection with Damage to Energy Facilityon June 9, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Ricky Sprouse and Stuart Dotson were sentenced to nine months in prison and one year in prison, respectively, for their roles in the destruction of an energy facility.
- Essex County Man Convicted of Knifepoint Robberyon June 9, 2022 at 2:08 pm
A federal jury convicted Alfuquan Turner for his role in the knifepoint robbery of a Harrison, New Jersey, taxi company.
- New Orleans Felon Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution and Firearms Chargeson June 9, 2022 at 1:30 pm
Christopher May was sentenced to a total of 106 months' imprisonment, to be followed by a five-year term of supervised release, for drug distribution and firearms charges.
- Third Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Member Indicted for Illegally Possessing Two Firearms in Solano Countyon June 9, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Michael Mahoney was charged with possessing a firearm with an obliterated or altered serial number and possessing an unregistered short-barreled shotgun.
- Hartford Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Childon June 9, 2022 at 11:30 am
Steven Anthony Jackson was sentenced to 360 months in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for the sexual exploitation of a child.
- Westwood Man Arrested on Indictment Alleging Scheme Offering Surety Bonds That Defrauded Clients Out of $5.2 Millionon June 9, 2022 at 11:30 am
Tommy Lester Watts was arrested at his residence on a 27-count federal grand jury indictment alleging he defrauded victims out of more than $5 million.
- Cell Phone Threats to Kill His Family with an AR-15 Results in a 16-Month Prison Sentence for Former Cushing Manon June 9, 2022 at 10:30 am
Barry Christopher Hutton was sentenced to serve 16 months in federal prison for illegal interstate transmission of threatening communications.
- Four Local Law Enforcement Professionals Graduate FBI National Academyon June 9, 2022 at 10:00 am
The FBI Sacramento Field Office congratulates four local law enforcement professionals on their graduation from FBI National Academy Class #282.
- South Carolina Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Federal Sex Trafficking Chargeson June 9, 2022 at 9:00 am
Rodregiz Antwon Cole was sentenced to 15 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for sex trafficking a minor in Washington, D.C. while on sex offender registration status.
Kidnappings and Missing Persons
- National Use-of-Force Data Collectionon June 3, 2022 at 6:10 am
According to statistics reported to the FBI for 2021, 8,226 law enforcement agencies submitted use-of-force data to the National Use-of-Force Data Collection, which is managed by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.
- N-DEx Helps Identify Fire Victimon May 19, 2022 at 6:00 am
The N-DEx System helped identify the victim of a fire.
- N-DEx Helps Law Enforcement Share Informationon April 26, 2022 at 6:00 am
The N-DEx System allows criminal justice agencies to search, link, analyze, and share records.
- NGI Focuses on Iriseson April 6, 2022 at 6:00 am
The FBI's iris image repository contains more than 1.7 million images.
- FBI Offers Officer Safety Awareness Trainingon January 4, 2022 at 6:00 am
Officer Safety Awareness Training works to prevent deaths and serious injuries by helping law enforcement identify areas to supplement current training.
- Repository for Individuals of Special Concern (RISC) Celebrates 10th Anniversaryon December 13, 2021 at 6:00 am
In September, the Criminal Justice Information Services Division celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Repository for Individuals of Special Concern (RISC).
- Auditors Safeguard Integrity of CJIS Systemson November 5, 2021 at 6:00 am
The CJIS Division Audit Unit safeguards the integrity of criminal justice information by auditing systems of agencies that use CJIS systems and programs.
- FBI Releases 2020 Crime Statisticson September 28, 2021 at 6:00 am
For the first time in four years, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation increased when compared with the previous year’s statistics, according to FBI figures released yesterday.
- FBI Establishes Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collectionon September 14, 2021 at 6:00 am
As required by law, the FBI will begin collecting data on law enforcement officer suicides or attempted suicides in 2022.
- FBI Releases 2020 Hate Crime Statisticson August 31, 2021 at 6:00 am
The FBI recently released data on more than 7,000 bias-motivated criminal incidents reported to the Uniform Crime Reporting Program in 2020.
- FBI Releases 2021 First Quarter Participation Data from National Use-of-Force Data Collectionon August 23, 2021 at 6:00 am
From January to March 2021, 6,543 out of 18,514 federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies throughout the nation provided data to the National Use-of-Force Data Collection.
- Bridging the Gaps for Tribal Partnerson August 3, 2021 at 6:00 am
The FBI's Tribal Engagement Program works to help federally recognized tribal agencies submit crime data and statistics to the FBI.
- N-DEx Helps Identify Murder Suspect in Missing Person Caseon July 6, 2021 at 6:00 am
An FBI analyst and task force officer use N-DEx to identify a murder suspect in a long-term missing person case.
- OSAT Provides Safety Training to Law Enforcementon June 22, 2021 at 6:00 am
The FBI’s Officer Safety Awareness Training Program helps prevent deaths and serious injuries of law enforcement officers with free, research-based training.
- Training Helps Increase Hate Crime Statistics Reportingon June 10, 2021 at 7:00 am
The FBI's outreach and training efforts to encourage reporting of hate crimes has resulted in an uptick in reporting of these incidents.
- FBI Releases 2020 Statistics About Officers Killed in the Line of Dutyon May 11, 2021 at 7:00 am
According to statistics reported to the FBI, 93 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty during 2020.
- 46-Year Fugitive Arrested Thanks to NTOC Tipon April 13, 2021 at 6:00 am
After 46 years on the lam, a fugitive was arrested thanks to a tip reported to the FBI.
- Mobile Biometric App Helps FBI Assist Law Enforcement Partnerson March 30, 2021 at 7:00 am
The FBI uses biometric tools to help law enforcement partners identify victims and further their investigations.
- CJIS Division: 2020 Year in Reviewon February 2, 2021 at 6:00 am
The 2020 CJIS Division Year in Review highlights the support CJIS provides to law enforcement partners.
- Hate Crime Data Helps Law Enforcement Address Threaton January 19, 2021 at 6:00 am
The FBI collects hate crime statistics to help law enforcement target their resources to address these crimes.
- FBI Releases 2019 NIBRS Crime Dataon December 22, 2020 at 6:00 am
The FBI has released its annual National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) crime statistics for 2019.
- NCIC Helps Alaska Police Find Missing Person in Hawaiion November 24, 2020 at 5:00 am
NCIC helped a family in Alaska learn the whereabouts of their missing relative.
- Uniform Crime Reporting: Still Vital After 90 Years (Part 2)on November 10, 2020 at 6:00 am
The Uniform Crime Reporting Program has been providing the country with crime statistics for 90 years.
- FBI Releases Second Installment of LEOKA 2019on October 27, 2020 at 6:00 am
The second installment of the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, 2019 report includes data on law enforcement officers assaulted in the line of duty last year.
- FBI Releases 2019 Crime Statisticson October 1, 2020 at 6:00 am
The FBI released the 2019 edition of Crime in the United States on September 28, 2020.
- FBI Releases 2019 Participation Data for the National Use-of-Force Data Collectionon August 18, 2020 at 6:00 am
More than 5,000 federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies submitted use-of-force data to the National Use-of-Force Data Collection for 2019.
- Are You Ready? The Countdown to NIBRSon August 4, 2020 at 6:00 am
On January 1, 2021, the FBI will retire SRS in a major initiative to upgrade and update the nation’s crime statistics.
- Uniform Crime Reporting Program: Still Vital After 90 Yearson June 23, 2020 at 6:45 am
The Uniform Crime Reporting Program has been providing the country with crime statistics for 90 years.
- FBI Releases 2019 Statistics on Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Dutyon May 12, 2020 at 5:30 am
According to statistics reported to the FBI, 89 U.S. law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in 2019.
- FBI Releases 2019 Missing Person Statisticson March 31, 2020 at 5:00 am
The FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC) recently released its 2019 Missing Person and Unidentified Person statistics.
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