Security News in Brief: Readout of Justice Department Leadership Meeting on Human Smuggling and Trafficking Networks

Source: United States Department of Justice News

On Nov 3, Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division convened a meeting on efforts to combat human smuggling and trafficking networks as part of the department’s work on Joint Task Force Alpha (JTF Alpha). Participants included Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, the U.S. Attorneys in districts along the Southern border of the United States, Acting Deputy Director Patrick J. Lechleitner of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and additional members of JTF Alpha.

Security News in Brief: Justice Department Secures Surrender of Over 500 Dogs from Iowa Dog Breeder and a Permanent Prohibition on Dealing in Animals

Source: United States Department of Justice News

In a consent decree entered on Nov. 2 by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, Daniel Gingerich, an Iowa dog breeder, has agreed to revocation of his Animal Welfare Act (AWA) dealer license, a permanent prohibition on engaging in any activity that requires an AWA license, and the surrender of more than 500 dogs and puppies to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

FBI Richmond Offers Reward to Assist Local Sheriffs with 2013 Murder Investigation

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

The FBI Richmond Division is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the subject(s) involved in the disappearance and presumed murder of Marcus Andrapolis Robinson, a Northumberland County, Virginia resident.

Marcus was last seen at his parents’ home in Heathsville, Virginia, on March 9, 2013. Investigators believe Marcus drove around the Georgetown area in his white 2006 Lincoln Town car prior to a planned meeting with identified persons on Davis Mill Road in Lancaster County, Virginia. His vehicle was discovered the next day, fully engulfed in flames, in Northumberland County. The investigation located evidence of a gun discharged inside the vehicle and believe the fire was intentionally set. Investigators have been unable to locate Marcus. Investigators consider Marcus a homicide victim and believe those responsible for this crime disposed of his body prior to the vehicle arson.

The FBI Richmond Field Office, the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO), and the Lancaster County Sheriff Office (LCSO) encourage anyone with information about this crime, or the location of Marcus Robinson’s remains, to contact law enforcement. Tips may be provided to the FBI at (804) 261-1044 or https://tips.fbi.gov/, to the NCSO at (804) 580-5221, or the LCSO at (804) 462-7463.

The FBI “Seeking Information” poster, previously created and shared within the FBI press release dated March 9, 2020, has been updated to reflect the $10,000 reward.

FBI Nashville Resident Agency’s Safe Streets Task Force Seeking Information on Multiple Robberies

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

NASHVILLE, TN—The FBI Nashville Resident Agency’s Safe Streets Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two to three suspects who investigators believe are responsible for multiple robberies in middle Tennessee.

Please see photos below that might help our investigators identify the suspects and vehicles.

Anyone with information should call the FBI Nashville Resident Agency at (615) 232-7500 or submit a tip online at: https://tips.fbi.gov.

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