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Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News
Headline: KELLY ANN STEINIGER – O’FALLON, MISSOURI
KELLY ANN STEINIGER – O’FALLON, MISSOURI
| Age | 39 years old |
| Hair | Brown |
| Eyes | Hazel |
| Height | 5’3″ |
| Weight | 102 pounds |
| Sex | Female |
| Race | White |
| Scars and Marks | There are several tattoos on Steiniger’s body to include her abdomen, ankle, arms, back, neck/throat, feet, and a cat tattoo on her left hand. Photo is displayed. |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News
Headline: ANDRES GARZA
Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with the Intent to Distribute a Quantity of Marijuana, a Quantity of Cocaine, and a Quantity of Cocaine Base (Crack)
Roberto Estrada, Roberto Estradagomez, Andres Garza Santillian, Andres Garza-Santian, Andreas Garza, Andres Garzasantian, Roberto Gomez-Estrada, Roberto Gomez, Roberto Gomezestrada, Andres Santian, Andres Santiangarza
| Date(s) of Birth Used | October 7, 1965, July 10, 1964, October 9, 1965 |
| Place of Birth | Mexico |
| Hair | Black |
| Eyes | Brown |
| Height | 5’8″ |
| Weight | 205 pounds |
| Sex | Male |
| Race | White (Hispanic) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Scars and Marks | Garza has a tattoo on his left arm. |
| NCIC | W350798571 |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: FBI Seeking Information in Moss Point, Mississippi Super Bowl Party Murder
JACKSON, MS—The FBI and its local partners are seeking information from the public to help solve the murder of Fabian Dailey, 50, of Moss Point, Mississippi.
On Feb. 4, 2018, Dailey was attending a Super Bowl party on Bellview Avenue in Moss Point when a home invasion and robbery occurred at the residence. Dailey was shot and killed. Two other individuals at the party were also shot. The crime was partially recorded on a Facebook Live audio/video stream that has been widely circulated on social media.
If you have any information about this case, contact the FBI in Pascagoula, Mississippi, at (228) 769-7920 or your local FBI office. You can also submit a tip at https://tips.fbi.gov/.
The case is being investigated by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force in Pascagoula, the Moss Point Police Department, the Pascagoula Police Department, and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: Two Men Sentenced to Lengthy Sentences for Child Pornography Charges Involving Two Minor Victims, One a 3-Year-Old Child
DALLAS — Javier Giovanni Araujo, 34, of Austin, Texas, and Garrett Alexander Mack, 29, of Dallas, Texas, were sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn to lengthy prison sentences for child pornography offenses, announced Erin Nealy Cox, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
Araujo previously pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to produce child pornography and one count of transportation of child pornography. Chief Judge Lynn sentenced Araujo to 40 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised release.
Mack previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to produce child pornography. Chief Judge Lynn sentenced Mack to 30 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised release.
According to the factual resumes filed in the case and information presented at the sentencing hearing, from at least September 26, 2016 through October 7, 2016, Araujo and Mack discussed sexually abusing children and exchanged photos and videos of child pornography. Araujo produced videos and images of child pornography by using a three-year-old boy to which he had access. Araujo and Mack discussed the logistics of how they could gain access to this boy and the ways that Araujo could sexually abuse him. Araujo then sent some of those child pornography images and videos involving the boy to other men on the internet, including to Mack.
According to information presented at the sentencing hearing, Araujo, pretending to be a church youth group leader, gained access to another minor child and coerced him into engaging in sexual acts with Araujo. Araujo recorded this sexual abuse and sent at least one child pornography video of the abuse to Mack.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood leverages federal, state and local resources to better investigate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children. Project Safe Childhood also prioritizes identifying and rescuing victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit http://www.justice.gov/psc/. For more information about internet safety education, please visit http://www.justice.gov/psc/ and click on the tab “resources.”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Dallas Police Department, and the Austin Police Department investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jamie L. Hoxie prosecuted.
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Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: FBI El Paso Findings of the Investigation Into the Death of Border Patrol Agent
EL PASO—Today, February 7, 2018, FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge Emmerson Buie is sharing findings to date of the investigation into the death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez on November 19, 2017.
On the night of November 18, 2017, in the vicinity of mile marker 151 and approximately 12 miles east of Van Horn, Texas, Border Patrol Agent Martinez and his partner were seriously injured while on-duty and conducting routine checks of culverts in the area. Agent Martinez later succumbed to his injuries. The FBI has the jurisdiction and responsibility for investigating any matter involving the suspected assault of a federal officer, and took the lead in the investigation on the morning of November 19, 2017. To date, this investigation has not conclusively determined how Agent Martinez and his partner ended up at the bottom of the culvert and no suspects have been linked to this incident.
This investigation has been the top priority of the El Paso FBI Field Office, and the FBI has aggressively pursued all logical leads and investigative avenues. As part of this effort, the FBI has investigated multiple theories, including whether the Border Patrol Agents were ambushed or attacked or whether their injuries were as a result of an accident or any other relevant criminal activity.
Concentrated investigative activities and canvasses for witnesses and evidence have taken place across the United States. Additionally, a total of 37 separate FBI field offices and two Legal Attaché offices have assisted in conducting interviews and pursuing leads. A total of 26 searches have been carried out in Texas and New Mexico. As a result of these cumulative investigative efforts, more than 650 total interviews have been conducted, to include interviews of all federal, state, and local first responders present at the incident scene, as well as more than 55 medical personnel who treated and provided care to Agent Martinez and his injured partner at both medical facilities. Moreover, the FBI interviewed six personnel from Union Pacific Railroad, which had locomotives in the area on November 18, 2017 and November 19, 2017. To date none of the more than 650 interviews completed, locations searched, or evidence collected and analyzed have produced evidence that would support the existence of a scuffle, altercation, or attack on November 18, 2017.
Evidence was developed that a Border Patrol dispatcher telephonically spoke with the injured partner of Agent Martinez. Although disoriented and unsure of his location, the second Border Patrol Agent advised that both he and Agent Martinez were hurt. The second Border Patrol Agent also made a statement to the effect of, “We ran into a culvert,” “I ran into a culvert,” or “I think I ran into a culvert.” The dispatcher also wrote into a Border Patrol log, “[He] thinks they (both agents) ran into a culvert.” The second Border Patrol Agent was instructed by Border Patrol radio dispatch to go to his Border Patrol vehicle and activate his emergency lights so that first responders could locate them.
The FBI had identified two persons of interest, but through forensic analysis both have been determined not to have had anything to do with the death of Agent Martinez and the injuries to his partner. Additionally, the El Paso County Medical Examiner has now released the autopsy report indicating blunt injuries of the head as the cause of death. The manner of death is undetermined.
As a result of the investigative efforts of the FBI and its federal, state, and local partners in this investigation, several individuals were identified in Portales, New Mexico, and have been charged by indictment with offenses involving the smuggling of an alien. None of these subjects is currently a subject in the investigation into the death of Agent Martinez and the injuries to his partner. An indictment is merely a charge and should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
During the course of this investigation, the FBI has recieved investigative support from multiple federal, state, and local agencies, to include the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, United States Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Professinal Responsibility, Texas Department of Public Safety, CBP Airand Marine, CBP Office of Field Operations, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, DHS Homeland Security Investigations, Immigratinos and Customs Enforcement, DHS-Office of Inspector General, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Culberson County Sheriff’s Office, El Paso Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Socorro Police Department, Reeves County Sheriff’s Office, Pecos Police Department and Portales Police Department, and the U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico.
The FBI will continue to investigate the incident involving Agent Martinez and his partner, and will pursue any new and relevant tips and leads. The FBI continues to offer a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the resolution of this case. Please contact the FBI at 915-832-5000 if you have any information.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: FBI Announces the Arrest of an Alleged Bank Robber
The FBI is announcing the arrest of Russell Bennett, 44, of West Park, Florida, on federal bank robbery and Hobbs Act charges for his alleged involvement in the robberies of a Chase Bank branch at 5545 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, Florida, and a Subway restaurant at 2850 Stirling Road, Hollywood, Florida, both on February 6, 2018.
The evening of February 6, 2018, law enforcement officers from multiple agencies combined efforts to quickly locate and arrest Bennett without incident. There were no injuries to Bennett, law enforcement, or the public. There were no shots fired.
“I want to commend all of the law enforcement officers who were involved in this successful arrest operation,” said Robert F. Lasky, special agent in charge, FBI Miami. “Investigating violent crimes is not a 9 to 5 job and is often times dangerous. These officers deserve our thanks and respect for the work they do keeping our communities safe.”
Bennett’s initial appearance is anticipated to be February 7, 2018 in Federal court in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The complaint detailing the charges can be found in PACER in due course.
Broward Sheriff’s Office, Hollywood PD, Pembroke Pines PD, Miramar PD, Aventura PD, Hallandale PD, Miami Gardens PD, ATF, and the FBI’s South Florida Violent Crime/Fugitive Task Force are involved in this investigation.
The South Florida Violent Crime/Fugitive Task Force is made up of law enforcement officers from Miami-Dade PD, Doral PD, Miami Beach PD, Pembroke Pines PD, Plantation PD, Miramar PD, City of Miami PD, and the Broward Sheriff’s Office, and is led by FBI Miami’s Violent Crime Squad.
The investigation is still ongoing. It should be noted that investigators are looking into any possible connections between Bennett and similar robberies. No further information is being released at this time.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is urged to call the FBI at (754) 703-2000 or Crimestoppers.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: Norwich Man Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Offenses
John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RAMAEL ARTIS, also known as “Rah,” 36, of Norwich, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 106 months imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for gun and drug offenses.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on March 15, 2016, a court-authorized search of ARTIS’ Norwich apartment revealed approximately 50 grams of heroin, a quantity of cocaine, and items used to process and package narcotics for street sale.
The investigation revealed that between July 2015 and March 2016, ARTIS obtained four handguns by trading heroin for each firearm.
ARTIS has been detained since his arrest on March 15, 2016. On October 4, 2017, he pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute heroin, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
ARTIS’s criminal history includes felony convictions for firearm, narcotics, robbery and larceny offenses.
This investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Safe Streets Task Force, and the Town of Groton, Norwich and Waterford Police Departments. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Stolfi Collins.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: FBI Seeking Information from a Bank Robbery in Aventura
The FBI is seeking information from a bank robbery that took place February 7, 2018 at approximately 12:53 p.m. at a TD Bank branch located at 20495 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, Florida.
The robber entered the bank, displayed a weapon, and demanded money from a bank employee. There were customers in the bank at the time of the robbery. There were no injuries. The amount of money taken will not be released at this time.
Investigators believe this is the same robber who robbed a Chase Bank branch yesterday, February 6, 2018, at 5545 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, Florida, on two previous occasions, January 8, 2018 and February 6, 2018.
If anyone has information as to the identity of this bank robber, they are urged to call the FBI at (754) 703-2000 or Crimestoppers.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Headline: Heroin Ring Dismantled
It all came to a head in March 2017, when investigators executed search warrants on residences, storage units, and other locations associated with Lagunas’ organization. Among the items seized were approximately 6.5 kilograms of heroin, nine firearms, and approximately $600,000 in drug proceeds—believed to be an average day’s work for members of the organization.
Tampa Police Detective Lester Gonzalez, also a member of the Safe Streets Task Force, believes that it was the collaboration with the FBI and other agencies that made the difference in this case. “We conducted an intricate investigation to identify local suppliers of heroin in the Orlando-Tampa area,” he said, “uncovering the methods they used to transport and distribute the heroin. We then continued the investigation and were able to identify a Mexican national in California as the person responsible for the importation of that same heroin into the U.S.”
Both Gonzalez and Vargas believe that the dismantlement of the Lagunas drug trafficking organization has had a positive impact on Tampa Bay-area communities.
“Being able to stop these individuals from importing kilogram amounts of heroin into Tampa has made the Tampa Bay area safer,” said Gonzalez. “Their arrests have not only affected the availability of street-level heroin in this area but have also had an impact on the additional criminal activities that these individuals were involved in.”
And according to Vargas, “The long prison terms given to Lagunas and his co-conspirators were primarily the result of the large amounts of heroin going into Florida and contributing to the opioid epidemic.”
He also said that once the asset forfeiture aspect of this case is over, close to a million dollars might be forfeited. “Much of that,” said Vargas, “will be going back to participating agencies, with more than half going to the Tampa Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which will help them to continue the fight against the scourge of opioid-related crimes in their communities.”
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
Headline: Universal City, Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening a U.S. Official
In San Antonio this afternoon, a federal judge sentenced 59-year-old James Amos Headley of Universal City, TX, to one year confinement after Headley pleaded guilty to federal charges in relation to threatening the lives of a member of Congress and the member’s family, announced United States Attorney John F. Bash and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio.
Appearing before U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez, Headley pleaded guilty to two counts of influencing a federal official by threat of murder. By pleading guilty, Headley admitted that on July 11, 2017, he left a message on the victim’s voicemail system in Washington, D.C. threatening to murder the member of Congress as well as the member’s family. Following his arrest, Headley told agents that he was upset with the victim’s position on different policies and decided to call and leave a message demonstrating his intent to impede and intimidate the member of Congress.
Following today’s guilty plea, Judge Rodriguez ordered that Headley be confined for one year—six months in federal custody followed by six months of home confinement—with credit for time served. Judge Rodriguez further ordered that Headley be placed on supervised release for a period of three years after completing his home confinement. Headley has remained in federal custody since his arrest on July 13, 2017.
FBI special agents investigated this case together with the U.S. Capitol Police. Assistant United States Attorney Bettina Richardson is prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.
