Category: FBI

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

BATON ROUGE, LA – Through a collaborative effort of federal, state, and local public safety agencies, officials continue to prepare for possible protests at the Louisiana State Capitol. Representatives from the Louisiana State Police; DPS Police; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal; Louisiana Attorney General’s Office; Louisiana Army National Guard; Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness; East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office; Baton Rouge Police Department; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; United States Attorney Office; and the Louisiana Legislative Sergeant at Arms are working closely to coordinate security protocols and ensure safety for protesters, capitol grounds and staff, and the surrounding community.

Although no specific and substantiated threat to life or property have been identified at this time to include the State Capitol or other government buildings, partnering agencies will continually monitor for potential security concerns and provide timely notification should this change. All agencies remain steadfast in our mission to protect our citizens and respect those who choose to exercise their First Amendment rights, including the right to peacefully protest. Criminal activity, the destruction of property, and the intentional incitement of violence prevents others from peacefully expressing their First Amendment rights and will not be tolerated.

In preparation, a multi-agency, unified command center will be utilized to maintain a heightened posture to monitor for any emerging threats to our state. The focus is to provide a centralized location for gathering intelligence, assessing potential threats, and providing any additional resources needed. All agencies involved will be focused on identifying, investigating, and disrupting individuals attempting to incite violence and engage in criminal activity during peaceful protests in Louisiana.

Citizens are urged to report suspicious and/or suspected criminal activity by utilizing:

As indicated nationwide, citizens with information on the incident that occurred at the U.S. Capitol last week or upcoming protests can notify the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or at fbi.gov/USCapitol.

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

LOUISVILLE, KY—The FBI Carjacking Violent Crime Task Force announces the arrest of Ashton Nally on Sunday, December 13, 2020 on federal carjacking charges resulting in the death of Travis Nagdy. Louisville Field Office FBI special agents, working with the Louisville Metro Police Department Homicide Unit, arrested Nally at approximately 11:30 a.m. in Madisonville, Kentucky. In addition, the Madisonville Police Department and the United States Secret Service assisted in the operation. Nally was taken into custody without incident and remains in federal custody until his initial appearance later this afternoon, December 14, 2020.

“Victims of violent crime matter. Working with our federal, state, and local partners, the FBI is committed to fostering safe communities by removing violent criminals from our neighborhoods. We want to thank the Louisville Metro Police Department, Madisonville Police Department, and U.S. Secret Service for their partnership throughout this investigation,” said Robert Brown, special agent in charge, FBI, Louisville Field Office.

“The arrest this weekend highlights the valued importance of continued partnership between LMPD and our state and federal partners in combating the swelling tide of violent crime in our community. Working together with these partners and our community, we can better set about the work of making our city a better, safer place to live and work for all.” said Chief Yvette Gentry.

This investigation was conducted by the Federal Carjacking Violent Crime Task Force comprised of the FBI, ATF, HSI, KSP, JCSO, and LMPD.

The public is reminded that this release is not evidence that the individuals discussed committed the crimes charged. All defendants are presumed innocent until the government meets its burden in court of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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

LOUISVILLE, KY—The FBI has concluded that the human remains found on Friday, July 24th, near the border of Nelson and Washington Counties are not Crystal Rogers. Over the last few months, the FBI has utilized the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) in an attempt to identify the remains. Unfortunately, a match was not found. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office will continue to be the lead on the investigation of the unidentified remains and the FBI will be available to assist if needed. The FBI and our law enforcement partners understand that many in the community were hopeful that these remains would bring answers to the Crystal Rogers case. This latest development most certainly does not affect the unwavering resolve of the FBI personnel assigned to investigate the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Bringing justice to the community of Bardstown remains a top priority of FBI Louisville.

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

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

Emmerson Buie Jr., Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Field Office, announced today that the FBI is aware of a recent wave of scams in which callers identify themselves as special agents with the FBI’s Chicago Field Office to target the bank accounts of unsuspecting citizens. The FBI is asking the public to remain vigilant when receiving unsolicited phone calls and e-mails.

Scammers employ many different techniques to add an air of legitimacy to these calls. They may engage in “spoofing” of the FBI-Chicago telephone number: (312) 421-6700. Call spoofing occurs when a caller disguises their phone number and/or name to convince a victim that they are interacting with a trusted source. The victim’s caller ID may show FBI-Chicago as the caller, but it is just an illusion. Victims could be speaking with a caller anywhere in the world.

Government impersonators may claim to be FBI employees to intimidate law-abiding citizens into following orders. Scammers will fraudulently claim to be a special agent, a supervisory special agent, or even the special agent in charge. Perpetrators may purposely select the name of a real FBI employee from the official website. Victims that subsequently attempt to double-check the employee’s existence and title using the FBI website can be mistakenly reassured. The public should remember that even if a caller provides the name and title of an employee shown on fbi.gov, that is no guarantee that the listed agent is actually on the other end of the call.

Scam callers may attempt to rush victims to avoid negative repercussions like arrest and prison. Often, victims are advised:

• Their Social Security number has been “frozen,” and the FBI will arrest them if they do not make a payment.
• Their computer has been compromised, and the FBI needs their assistance to catch the criminal. Victims will then be directed to transfer large sums of their own money to help catch the criminal.

With some basic knowledge, the public can prevent this scam. The FBI will never:

• Threaten you with arrest if you do not pay us. You cannot wire a “settlement” to avoid arrest.
• Ask you to use large sums of your own money to help catch a criminal.
• Ask you for wire transfers or gift cards.
• Call about “frozen” Social Security numbers or to coordinate inheritances.

Scams impersonating the FBI and other federal agencies are a persistent problem and also occur via e-mail in addition to telephone calls. Common hallmarks of a scam e-mail include misspellings, missing words, and incorrect grammar. Fraudulent e-mails may give the appearance of legitimacy by using pictures of the FBI Director and the FBI seal and letterhead.

The FBI is charged with protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution of the United States, a mission that we take seriously. Like many federal agencies, we often request the public’s assistance to identify violent criminals, seek witness statements, or investigate critical tips. Members of the public seeking to confirm that they have been contacted by an actual FBI employee are encouraged to call FBI-Chicago at (312) 421-6700 and ask to be connected directly. Our call center is staffed around the clock by employees trained to recognize common scams.

The FBI recommends that members of the public who have been victimized take the following steps:

• Contact their financial institution and local law enforcement immediately.
• File a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.IC3.gov, regardless of dollar loss.
• Monitor IC3.gov consumer alerts and follow @FBIChicago on Twitter to stay up to date on the latest cyber scams.