FBI Jacksonville Arrests Pensacola Man Wanted in U.S. Capitol Siege

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

JACKSONVILLE, FL—The FBI Jacksonville Field Office has taken Jesus Rivera of Pensacola, Florida, into custody for his role in the riot and assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has charged Rivera with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; knowingly, with intent to impede government business or official functions, engaging in disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds; engaging in disorderly or disruptive conduct on capitol buildings or grounds; and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in the Capitol buildings. Rivera was arrested in Pensacola without incident on Wednesday, January 20 by special agents from the FBI Jacksonville Pensacola Resident Agency in coordination with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

“The FBI respects the rights of individuals to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights, but we will not tolerate those who seek to incite violence or wreak havoc on our established institutions,” said Rachel L. Rojas, special agent in charge of the FBI Jacksonville Division. “We will continue to hold accountable those who were responsible the violent actions at the U.S. Capitol, and coordinate with our federal, state, and local partners to ensure safety in all North Florida communities in the future.

The FBI is grateful to our partners at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance. We encourage anyone with information about individuals who incited or promoted violence of any kind during the siege, to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit photos and video to www.fbi.gov/USCapitol.”

Man Wanted in U.S. Capitol Siege Arrested in Florida

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

Located by Marion County Sheriff’s Office and FBI Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, FL—On the afternoon of Thursday, January 14, 2021, Michael Curzio of Summerfield, Florida, was taken into custody by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office during a joint operation with the FBI Jacksonville Division, and in coordination with the FBI Washington Field Office.

Curzio was among the first individuals to be charged federally for his role in the riot and assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6. The charges, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia on January 7, included knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; or knowingly, with intent to impede government business or official functions, engaging in disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds; and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds (https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/thirteen-charged-federal-court-following-riot-united-states-capitol.)

“The FBI respects the rights of individuals to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights, but we will not tolerate those who seek to incite violence or wreak havoc on our established institutions,” said Rachel L. Rojas, special agent in charge of the FBI Jacksonville Division. “We will continue to hold accountable those who were responsible for last week’s violent actions, and coordinate with our federal, state, and local partners to ensure safety in all North Florida communities in the future.

The FBI is grateful to our partners at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for their diligence and assistance in locating Michael Curzio, bringing us one step closer toward justice. We encourage anyone with information about individuals who incited or promoted violence of any kind during the siege, to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit photos and video to www.fbi.gov/USCapitol.”

FBI Seeks Information from a Bank Robbery at Chase Bank in Lakewood

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

The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force and Lakewood Police Department need your help locating two bank robbers, who robbed the following bank on Saturday, January 16, 2021:

  • Chase Bank
  • 5500 West Alameda Avenue
  • Lakewood, Colorado
  • Approximately 12:30 p.m.

On Saturday, January 16, 2021, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Chase Bank located at 5500 W Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado, was robbed using a robbery demand note. A weapon was not seen during the robbery.

Suspect 1 is believed to be a white male, approximately 6’0” tall, with a thin build. He was wearing a black beanie cap, reading glasses, a white mask, a black leather jacket, a light-colored button up shirt and light-colored pants.

Suspect 2 is believed to be a white male, with medium height, and a medium build. He was wearing a black beanie cap, a red bandana as a mask, a black jacket with a black shirt underneath, gloves, and dark colored pants.

Please be on the lookout for anyone matching the suspects’ descriptions. Be aware of anyone similar who might have recently changed their spending habits or discussed coming into money suddenly.

Bank robbery is punishable up to a 20-year prison sentence for each offense, and increases if a dangerous weapon is used in the commission of the crime. The FBI continues to provide financial institutions with the best practices for security to make them less vulnerable to robberies.

If anyone has any information on the bank robbery above, or any bank robbery, please call the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force at 303-629-7171; or, you can remain anonymous and earn up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 720-913-STOP (7867).

The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, Englewood, and Thornton Police Departments Need Your Help Locating Four Armed Bank Robbers

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

The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, Englewood, and Thornton Police Departments need your help locating four armed bank robbers, who robbed the following banks takeover-style on December 8, 2020, December 2, 2020, and November 19, 2020:

Bank of the West
12080 Colorado Boulevard
Thornton, Colorado
December 8, 2020, 1:40 p.m.

FirstBank
3594 South Logan Street
Englewood, Colorado
December 2, 2020

BBVA Compass Bank
4600 South Broadway
Englewood, Colorado
November 19, 2020, 3:40 p.m.

During the December 8th, 2020 robbery, three suspects entered the bank armed with handguns and robbed the bank takeover-style. A bank teller was physically assaulted during the robbery.

It is believed the same suspects robbed the BBVA Compass Bank located at 4600 South Broadway, Englewood, Colorado, on November 19th, 2020 and FirstBank located at 3594 South Logan Street, Englewood, Colorado, on December 2nd, 2020. In each of these robberies there were four suspects. In all, the suspects were described as white or Hispanic males, approximately 20 to 30 years old, wearing hoodies and gloves.

During each of the robberies, the suspects entered the bank with weapons drawn and threatened the employees. They then fled the scene in unknown direction.

Please be on the lookout for anyone matching the suspects’ descriptions. Be aware of anyone similar who might have recently changed their spending habits or discussed coming into money suddenly.

Bank robbery is punishable up to a 20-year prison sentence for each offense and increases if a dangerous weapon is used in the commission of the crime.

The FBI continues to provide financial institutions with the best practices for security to make them less vulnerable to robberies.

If anyone has any information on the bank robbery above, or any bank robbery, please call the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force at 303-629-7171; or, you can remain anonymous and earn up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 720-913-STOP (7867).

The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force and Englewood Police Department Need Your Help Locating Four Armed Bank Robbers

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

The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force and Englewood Police Department need your help locating four armed bank robbers, who robbed the following bank takeover-style earlier today:

BBVA Compass Bank
4600 South Broadway
Englewood, Colorado
11/19/2020, 3:40 p.m.

The suspects are described as four Hispanic males, approximately 20 to 30 years of age. The clothing they wore during the robbery is described as follows:

  • Suspect #1: Black Adidas hoodie, white or gray gloves, and a gator-style face mask.
  • Suspect #2: Black hoodie, black and white gloves, and a gator-style face mask.
  • Suspect #3: Black hoodie, black and white gloves, and a blue surgical face mask.
  • Suspect #4: Gray hoodie, black balaclava, and black gloves with an orange design.

During the robbery, the suspects entered the bank with weapons drawn and threatened the employees. They then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Please be on the lookout for anyone matching the suspects’ descriptions. Be aware of anyone similar who might have recently changed their spending habits or discussed coming into money suddenly.

Bank robbery is punishable up to a 20-year prison sentence for each offense and increases if a dangerous weapon is used in the commission of the crime.

The FBI continues to provide financial institutions with the best practices for security to make them less vulnerable to robberies.

If anyone has any information on the bank robbery above, or any bank robbery, please call the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force at (303) 629-7171; or, you can remain anonymous and earn up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at (720) 913-STOP (7867).