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Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: FBI Youth Academy
The FBI’s Youth Academy program helps high school juniors and seniors explore the world of law enforcement, build leadership skills, and become positive role models in our shared community. The Portland Division is now accepting applications for the July 2018 overnight Youth Academy to be held in Salem, Oregon.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: John Brosnan Named Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division for the New York Field Office
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced the appointment of John Brosnan as the special agent in charge of the Criminal Division for the New York Field Office. Mr. Brosnan most recently served as the section chief of the Violent Crimes Against Children Section of the Criminal Investigative Division.
Mr. Brosnan entered on duty as a special agent with the FBI in 1995 and was first assigned to the New York Field Office, where he worked white-collar crime matters.
Throughout his career, Mr. Brosnan has held leadership positions in the Philadelphia Division and the Counterterrorism Division.
Mr. Brosnan is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner.
Mr. Brosnan will report to the New York Field Office in early March.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced for Stealing Funds Which Resulted in Closing of Credit Union
CONTACT: Barbara Burns
PHONE: (716) 843-5817
FAX #: (716) 551-3051
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Norma Gold, 57, of Eldred, PA, who was convicted of making false entries in federal credit union reports, was sentenced to 30 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The defendant was also ordered to pay restitution totaling $179,939.21.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie P. Grisanti, who handled the case, stated that Gold was an employee of the Olean Tile Employees Federal Credit Union (OTEFCU) for approximately 26 years between 1986 and December 2012. For a portion of her tenure, Gold served as office manager and was responsible for keeping accurate financial records on behalf of the Credit Union.
Between December 2007 and December 2012, Gold embezzled funds and made false entries in OTEFCU’s general ledger and altered financial statements, making it appear that the OTEFCU’s account balances were larger than they actually were. Gold’s conduct caused substantial hardship to the OTEFCU and it was ultimately forced to close as a result of the theft. The OTEFCU suffered a total loss of $179,939.21.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin P. Lyons; the National Credit Union Administration; the U.S. Secret Service, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Lewis Robinson; and the Olean Police Department, under the direction Chief Jeffrey Rowley.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: Bridgeport Man Admits Robbing Five Connecticut Banks
John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that BRYCE ALEXANDER LAISTER, 25, formerly of Bridgeport, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today in Hartford federal court to one count of armed bank robbery and admitted that he robbed a total of five Connecticut banks between November 2016 and June 2017.
According to court documents and statements made in court, LAISTER robbed the Webster Bank at 314 Merwin Avenue in Milford on November 30, 2016; the Key Bank at 133 East Main Street in Plainville on April 7, 2017; the Key Bank at 1328 Boston Post Road in Westbrook on May 5, 2017; the People’s United Bank located inside the Stop and Shop at 898 Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton on May 30, 2017, and the People’s United Bank located inside the Stop and Shop at 112 Amity Road in New Haven on June 10, 2017.
During the Shelton robbery, LAISTER brandished a pistol, and during the Plainville and Westbrook robberies, LAISTER threatened to kill or shoot bank employees if they did not comply with his demands.
LAISTER was located and arrested in Stratford on June 15, 2017, after he engaged in a two-hour standoff with local and federal law enforcement officers. At the time of his arrest, LAISTER possessed a .380 caliber pistol and a magazine loaded with two bullets. A subsequent search one of LAISTER’s vehicles revealed clothing he wore during the robbery on June 10, a makeup kit he used to disguise his features, and a Stop and Shop circular.
LAISTER is scheduled to be sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Alfred V. Covello on May 17, 2018, at which time he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 25 years. He has been detained since his arrest.
This investigation has been conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshals Service, Connecticut State Police and the Milford, Plainville, Shelton, New Haven and Stratford Police Departments. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony E. Kaplan.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: Altoona Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A resident of Altoona, Pa. has been sentenced today in federal court to 84 months in prison, followed by 10 years’ supervised release, and was ordered to register as a convicted sex offender within three days of this sentence, on his conviction of possession of child pornography, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson imposed the sentence on Trenton Stehley, 20, of Altoona, Pa.
According to information presented to the court, on August 11, 2015, Stehley knowingly possessed videos and images in individual computer graphic files which were produced using minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. The computer graphic files were shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie L. Haines, prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
Mr. Brady commended the Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Altoona Police Department for the investigation that led to the successful prosecution of Stehley.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: Judge Sentences Johnstown Heroin Dealer to Nine Years in Prison
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A resident of Johnstown, Pa., has been sentenced in federal court in Johnstown to 108 months in prison and three years’ supervised release on her conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson imposed the sentence on Ava Blackwell, 25, of Johnstown, Pa.
According to information presented to the court, from Aug. 25, 2016, through Sept. 14, 2016, Blackwell conspired with a co-defendant to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute less than 100 grams of heroin.
Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie L. Haines prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
Mr. Brady commended the Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cambria County Drug Task Force for the investigation that led to the successful prosecution of Blackwell.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: Nineteen-Year-Old Man Accused of Sending Threats to South Burlington High School Students and Faculty Sentenced to Five Year Probationary Term
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Josiah Leach, 19, of South Burlington, Vermont, appeared today before the Honorable Geoffrey W. Crawford for sentencing. Leach previously pled guilty to sending threats in interstate commerce that terrorized students and faculty at South Burlington High School in April 2017. Leach, who was first arrested on April 21, 2017, has been in custody for a total of approximately three months and ten days since the initial charges were filed.
Following argument from both parties and a statement by Leach, Chief Judge Crawford imposed a sentence of five years of probation. Judge Crawford commented on the seriousness of the harm caused by Leach’s threats, but noted that Leach also possessed the capacity to redirect his life in a more positive direction.
Under the terms of his release, Leach is forbidden from having any contact with the individuals he listed on a “kill list” at the time of the offense. He is also required to engage in mental health and substance abuse treatment as needed, and will be prohibited from coming within 500 feet of the South Burlington High School complex. Leach’s computer use will be subject to monitoring by the United States Probation Office and he will be required to meet with Judge Crawford every six months. As a convicted felon, Leach is prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms. If Leach violates any condition of his release, he will be subject to resentencing on the underlying offense, exposing him to a term of up to five years of incarceration.
U.S. Attorney Christina E. Nolan thanked the FBI, the South Burlington Police, and the Vermont State Police for their rapid, collaborative response in April 2017, their efficient identification of Leach as the perpetrator, and their continuous support throughout the investigation. Nolan also recognized David Young, Superintendent of South Burlington Schools, and Pat Burke, Principal of South Burlington High School, for their leadership during and in the aftermath of Leach’s crime. She stated, “no child or employee should ever have to fear for their safety, especially not in an educational setting. Law enforcement at all levels will continue to work together to prioritize combatting violent crime and bringing swift justice to those who would strike terror in our educational institutions. Children are our future, and law enforcement agencies will continue to collaborate with each other and our community leaders to protect them and their schools.”
Leach was represented by Assistant Federal Public Defender Elizabeth Quinn. AUSAs Michael Drescher and Eugenia A. P. Cowles represented the United States.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: Authorities in San Antonio Arrest Three Men in ATM Bank Robbery
In San Antonio last night, authorities arrested three men for their alleged involvement in the robbery of an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) at a San Antonio bank, announced United States Attorney John F. Bash, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division, and San Antonio Police Chief William McManus.
A criminal complaint and supporting affidavit filed in federal court this morning charges Randall Andres Bell Jr., 24, Terry Coddel Bradford, 19, and Robert Herman Smith, 44, with Bank Robbery. The charges allege that the trio forcibly robbed a San Antonio bank’s ATM machine, while it was being serviced by an ATM technician. The three men allegedly fled the bank in a vehicle and were then apprehended by officers with the San Antonio Police Department. Cash robbed from the ATM was allegedly recovered in the subjects’ vehicle.
Defendants had their initial appearances today at 1:30 p.m. before U.S. Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer. They remain in federal custody pending their detention hearings. The detention hearing for Smith is scheduled for February 22, 2018, at 3 p.m. The detention hearings for Bell and Bradford are scheduled for February 28, 2018 at 10 a.m. in U.S. Magistrate Court in San Antonio. Upon conviction of the charges, the three men face up to 20 years in federal prison.
This investigation is being conducted by the FBI and San Antonio Police Department, with assistance from Texas Department of Public Safety. Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Wannarka is prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.
It is important to note that a criminal complaint is merely a charge and should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: FBI Seeks Information on 2005 Disappearance of Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone, Jr.
The FBI, Burlington County (New Jersey) Prosecutor’s Office, and Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Division are seeking the public’s assistance, as they continue to investigate the disappearance, 13 years ago today, of Danielle (Ottobre) Imbo and Richard Petrone, Jr.
Imbo and Petrone were last seen in the late evening hours of Saturday, February 19, 2005, leaving a bar on Philadelphia’s South Street, headed for Petrone’s black 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup truck. An extensive investigation to date has generated some promising leads, however, neither the couple nor Petrone’s vehicle have ever been located.
The Imbo-Petrone investigation remains open and active, and there is a $50,000 reward for information on Danielle and Richard’s whereabouts or for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for their disappearance. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to call the Philadelphia Citizens Crime Commission tip line at 215-546-TIPS (215-546-8477).
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: Update: Suspect Arrested; FBI and Curry County Sheriff’s Office Ask Public’s Help in Finding Attempted Aggravated Murder Fugitive
On February 15, 2018 at about 9:38 p.m. Pacific Time, Lucas DeYoung was taken into custody by the Nevada State Highway Patrol on the Curry County and FBI warrants for his arrest. DeYoung was lodged in the Humboldt County Jail in Winnemucca, Nevada.
On February 15, 2018 at about 12:15 p.m., the Curry County Sheriff’s Office received information from a concerned citizen that DeYoung was calling and harassing them, and, through some investigative leads, it was determined that DeYoung was either in Utah or Nevada. Dispatch started notifying all law enforcement agencies in those areas to attempt to locate DeYoung.
The Nevada Highway Patrol saw a vehicle with Virginia plates parked alongside the road on I-80 near milepost 164 in Nevada with a male sleeping in the driver’s seat. The NHP contacted the person inside who fit the description provided by the FBI warrants as DeYoung. The driver initially gave a different name, but it was determined that the driver was in fact Lucas DeYoung, and he was taken into custody without incident. The NHP also charged DeYoung with being a felon in possession of firearms.
The Curry County District Attorney’s Office will work with the State of Nevada to return DeYoung to Oregon.
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The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Lucas Randall DeYoung. Anyone with information about DeYoung’s location should contact their local FBI office or submit a tip via https://tips.fbi.gov. In Oregon, call the FBI in Medford at (541) 773-2942, the FBI in Portland at (503) 224-4181, or the Curry County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 247-3243.
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The FBI and the Curry County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in locating Lucas Randall DeYoung of Brookings, Oregon. On February 1, 2018, the FBI obtained a federal fugitive warrant charging DeYoung, age 36, with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. The Curry County Sheriff’s Office had previously charged DeYoung with attempted aggravated murder, attempted murder, delivery of a controlled substance, and unlawful manufacture of marijuana in relation to the shooting of a Curry County man on December 28, 2017.
The FBI has posted DeYoung’s FBI Wanted flyer at https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/additional/lucas-randall-deyoung. The FBI is also running Facebook ads featuring the fugitive hunt for DeYoung in Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and Nevada. (Both the flyer and the Facebook ad are attached.)
DeYoung is described as:
Race: White man; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown; Height: 6’1”; Weight: 190 lbs.; Other: Scar on his left finger and tattoos on his back and right shoulder.
DeYoung is known to use illegal drugs and carry firearms. He is also a known gambler. DeYoung may have travelled to the Mason County/Thurston County areas of Washington State, Virginia, or Las Vegas, Nevada.
He should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about DeYoung’s location should contact their local FBI office or submit a tip via https://tips.fbi.gov. In Oregon, call the FBI in Medford at (541) 773-2942, the FBI in Portland at (503) 224-4181, or the Curry County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 247-3243.