Category: United States of America

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

My name is Craig Fair, Special Agent in Charge of San Francisco Division of the FBI.

First and foremost, I want to express my deepest condolences to Michaela’s family, who have been mourning her loss for so many years without closure or justice. I cannot imagine the pain you have gone through for the last 32 years, but I hope justice in this case can bring you a measure of peace. On behalf of all of the men and women of the FBI who have dedicated long hours to assist the Hayward Police Department with this investigation, I assure you that our thoughts have remained with your family, for many years. We are so sorry for your unimaginable loss.

On behalf of the FBI, I want to recognize the hard work of the Hayward Police Department and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office on this case. The FBI was proud to work beside the Hayward Police Department for 32 years, providing any assistance necessary as they led this investigation. Over the years, we have provided agents to assist Hayward PD with interviews. Our Evidence Response Team and FBI Laboratory have assisted our partners in the processing and examination of evidence. Our professional support staff provided Hayward PD with a case management system and spent long hours manually entering every lead that Hayward PD received. We have stood by Hayward PD and supported them for more than three decades over the course of this investigation, because there is no case that deserves our attention and support more than the tragic disappearance of a child.

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

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

The FBI’s San Diego Field Office, leading the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) and working with all of our other local, state, and federal partners, is preparing for any potential violent activity related to the recent unrest in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere.

Given the unrest at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, we are maintaining a heightened posture to monitor for any emerging threats to our area of responsibility and throughout the country. We are focused on identifying, investigating, and disrupting individuals who were involved in the siege of the U.S. Capitol and/or those who may continue to incite violence and engage in criminal activity here locally and throughout the United States.

To that end, FBI San Diego is running a command post to gather intelligence and coordinate with our law enforcement partners on potential threats. We also have special agents, bomb technicians, the FBI Evidence Response Team, tactical teams, intelligence teams, and others to support investigations and counter any potential threat of violence to federal buildings, and our shared community.

We need the public’s help to protect our community and the rights of peaceful protesters. We are urging people in San Diego and Imperial Counties to call us at 1-(800)-CALL-FBI or go to tips.fbi.gov to submit information regarding any potential violence at any upcoming protest or event. If you know of an immediate emergency, call 911.

We cannot be successful without the help of the American people as we work to fulfill our mission: To protect the American people and uphold the U.S. Constitution.

In San Diego, news releases, public service announcements, and educational resources can be found by following the FBI on twitter at @FBISanDiego or our website: fbi.gov/sandiego.

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

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) San Diego Violent Crimes Task Force and the La Mesa Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individual believed to be responsible for a bank robbery in La Mesa, California.

On December 28, 2020, at approximately 1:10 p.m., a man robbed the Bank of the West, located at 8690 Center Dr., La Mesa, California. The man, like other customers, waited in line until he was called by a teller. When he approached the teller, the robber produced a note demanding money from the bank. The note threatened that the robber possessed a bomb. No bomb or weapon was seen by witnesses inside the bank. After receiving money from the teller, the robber fled on foot.

During the robbery, the robber wore a black long-sleeved hoodie sweatshirt with the hood pulled over his head and a baseball hat. He also wore a white bandana. Following the robbery, investigators obtained additional surveillance photos of the robber near the bank where the man can be seen wearing a long-sleeved T-shirt rather than the black hoodie. The robber, however, was still wearing the same white bandana face covering and pants.

Description of robber:

• Sex: Male
• Race: White
• Age: Approx. 25-30 years old
• Height: 5’10” tall
• Other: Longer hair and freckles on face
• Clothing: Black long-sleeve hoodie, dark pants, a white bandana face covering and a baseball hat; long-sleeve T-shirt

If you have information regarding this robber, please contact:

• San Diego FBI: (858) 320-1800; www.fbi.gov/tips
• San Diego Crime Stoppers: (888) 580-8477; www.sdcrimestoppers.org

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

SAN DIEGO—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) San Diego Violent Crimes Task Force, La Mesa Police Department, and the San Diego Police Department have made an arrest of the individual believed to be responsible for a bank robbery committed in La Mesa, California.

On December 28, 2020, at approximately 1:10 p.m., a man robbed the Bank of the West, located at 8690 Center Drive La Mesa, California. The man approached the teller and produced a threatening note demanding money. After receiving money from the teller, the robber fled on foot.

Shortly after the robbery, San Diego Police Department officers arrested Matthew Clive Handy, 31, of San Diego, on unrelated charges. Due to the strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies and effective communication between the agencies related to unsolved bank robberies, a SDPD officer recognized Handy as the bank robbery suspect and contacted investigators with the FBI and La Mesa Police Department. FBI Agents and La Mesa detectives continued their investigation and gathered additional evidence, which it provided to the San Diego County District Attorney.

Due to these collaborative efforts by San Diego law enforcement, Handy has been charged with first degree robbery. If convicted, Handy faces up to 17 years in prison. His arraignment on the bank robbery charges is currently scheduled for January 8.