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Brian Driscoll Named Special Agent in Charge of the Newark Field Office

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

Director Christopher Wray has named Brian Driscoll as the special agent in charge of the Newark Field Office. Mr. Driscoll most recently served as the commander of the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) and Critical Incident Response Group’s (CIRG) Tactical Section chief.

Mr. Driscoll joined the FBI as a special agent in 2007. He was first assigned to the New York Field Office, where he worked organized crime matters and later became a member of SWAT.

In March 2011, Mr. Driscoll was selected as an operator for FBI’s HRT. Ultimately, he became an HRT team leader, responsible for the planning and execution of tactical solutions in furtherance of FBI global operations. He also collaborated with foreign law enforcement and military partners to conduct operations and training, strengthening FBI global partnerships.

In 2019, Mr. Driscoll moved to New York to work in the Long Island Resident Agency as a supervisory special agent to establish and lead two joint task forces concerning violent crimes, child exploitation, and human trafficking.

Mr. Driscoll was transferred to the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force in 2020 to lead the North Africa international terrorism investigations squad. Mr. Driscoll was promoted to serve as the assistant special agent in charge of the NY JTTF’s Extraterritorial Terrorism Branch.

In April of 2022, Mr. Driscoll was promoted to head of HRT and tactical section chief of CIRG.

For his actions under fire on numerous tactical operations, Mr. Driscoll has been awarded the FBI Medal of Valor and the FBI Shield of Bravery.

Prior to his career with the FBI, Mr. Driscoll was a special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Mr. Driscoll earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Villanova University and a master’s degree in public policy and international relations from Pepperdine University.

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FBI Releases Violence Against American Indian or Alaska Native Females, 2021-2023 Special Report

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

On January 14, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program released “Violence Against American Indian or Alaska Native Females, 2021-2023 Special Report” on the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer at https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov. This special report examines violent and sexual crimes committed against victims reported as American Indian or Alaska Native females to the FBI’s UCR Program. This does not mean the offenses occurred on tribal lands.

This study uses National Incident-Based Reporting System data from 2021 to 2023 about female victims of violent and sexual offenses who are American Indian and Alaska Native and their relationship to the offender, weapons used against the victims, their ages, and location types where the incidents occurred. This study examines the violent and sexual crimes of murder, aggravated assault, rape, sexual assault with an object, sodomy, fondling, and intimidation.  

The reported information in this study shows many American Indian and Alaska Native females are victimized by their intimate partner for violent and sexual offenses. From 2021 to 2023, law enforcement reported 25,817 incidents of violent crime and 8,575 incidents of sexual crimes against victims who are American Indian or Alaska Native females.

A video containing the report’s highlights is available at fbi.gov/video-repository/crime-data-explorer-cde-violence-against-natives/view. You can also find the full report in the Special Reports section of the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer.

The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, or UCR, has released a special report titled Violence Against American Indian or Alaska Native Females for the years 2021 to 2023, exclusively on the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer website.

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CISA, JCDC, Government and Industry Partners Publish AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook

Source: US Department of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published today the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook. Developed alongside federal, international, and private-sector partners through JCDC, this playbook provides the AI community—including AI providers, developers, and adopters—with essential guidance on how to voluntarily share actionable incident information and it describes how proactive information sharing can enhance operational collaboration and improve resilience of AI systems.  

As AI adoption accelerates, new vulnerabilities and risks will continue to emerge, reshaping the threat landscape for AI-enabled systems. The playbook will be a living document, fostering collaboration across government, industry, and international partners and adapting to meet the challenges of an evolving AI security environment. 

The AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook will: 

  • Guide JCDC Partners on how to voluntarily share information related to incidents and vulnerabilities associated with AI systems. 
  • Clearly explain the actions CISA may take after receiving shared information. 
  • Facilitate collaboration to raise awareness of AI cybersecurity risks across critical infrastructure, enhancing the security and resilience of AI technologies. 

“The development of this playbook is a major milestone in our efforts to secure AI systems through active collaboration,” said CISA Director Jen Easterly. “Led by JCDC.AI, this playbook was shaped by the insights and expertise of approximately 150 AI specialists from government, industry, and international partners who participated in two dynamic tabletop exercises. This playbook will be regularly updated to address the evolving challenges of an AI-driven future.” 

The two JCDC.AI tabletop exercises, hosted by Microsoft and Scale AI, provided real-world scenarios that helped refine the playbook and ensure it addresses the complex challenges unique to AI security. This playbook aligns with the CISA Roadmap for AI and the 2024 JCDC Priorities, which focus on building robust public-private collaboration to address emerging AI cybersecurity risks. 

“This collaboration between government and industry is essential for building a robust response to the complex and evolving landscape of AI security threats. The AI Security Incident Collaboration Playbook, combined with our continued joint efforts, will serve as a critical framework for developing agile and proactive defense strategies, ensuring the integrity and resilience of AI technologies.” – Omar Santos, Distinguished Engineer, Cisco

“Security for AI isn’t a solo mission; it’s a collective effort. Hidden Layer is proud to partner with JCDC in setting the standard for how AI developers, providers, and adopters can work together in real-time to combat an increasingly dynamic threat landscape. By bridging gaps and fostering direct collaboration across sectors, this playbook empowers each of us to contribute to a more secure AI ecosystem—one that’s built not just to respond to threats but to stay ahead of them.” – Malcolm Harkins, Chief Security & Trust Officer at Hidden Layer

“Fully harnessing the enormous potential of AI requires dedicated investment in the processes, collaboration, and tools to secure the AI infrastructure that will underpin our digital way of life. To that end, Palo Alto Networks appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook. Products like these underscore the critical role that forums like CISA’s JCDC can play in our collective defense.” – Daniel Kroese, VP Public Policy and Government Affairs, Palo Alto Networks

“At Protect AI, we are committed to building a safer AI-powered world and shaping the future of AI security across industries. This playbook is an essential tool for helping organizations navigate the complexities of deploying AI safely and understanding how to respond quickly to AI related incidents. We are honored to contribute to its development. We will continue supporting CISA’s efforts to ensure its evolution, empowering organizations to implement secure-by-design AI without stifling AI-driven innovation.” – Diana Kelley, CISO, Protect AI

“As AI technology evolves, so must our security practices. Stability AI’s partnership with JCDC represents our commitment to developing comprehensive safeguards that protect users while enabling technological progress.” – Ryan Holeman, CISO, Stability AI

For more information, visit CISA’s Artificial Intelligence and JCDC webpages.   

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U.S. Marshals Capture Iowa Fugitive in West Tennessee

Source: US Marshals Service

Madison County, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) captured an Iowa fugitive, William Logan, Jr., age 56, in West Tennessee.

The USMS in the Southern District of Iowa was searching for William Logan for probation violation, violation of the sex offender registration, and escape, all of which occurred in Iowa. After developing information that Logan was possibly in West Tennessee, they sent a lead to the USMS Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in Jackson.

On January 13, 2025, deputy marshals and task force officers tracked Logan to a camper on McKenzie Road in Madison County. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex where he will await extradition back to Iowa.

The U.S. Marshals Service Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) is a multi-agency task force within Western Tennessee. The TRVFTF has offices in Memphis and Jackson, and its membership is primarily composed of Deputy U.S. Marshals, Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, and Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputies, Memphis and Jackson Police Officers, Tennessee Department of Correction Special Agents and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Since 2021, the TRVFTF has captured approximately 3,000 violent offenders and sexual predators.

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U.S. Marshals Arrest Memphis First-Degree Murder Suspect

Source: US Marshals Service

Memphis, TN –The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested Austin Mobley, 22, for first-degree murder in Memphis, Tennessee.

On July 17, 2023, Damein Wilkerson was shot to death near the 5000 block of Scenic Pines Court in Memphis. On July 24, 2024, a first-degree murder warrant was issued for Mobley’s arrest. The case was adopted for a fugitive investigation by the USMS Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) in Memphis.

Earlier today, TRVFTF Investigators tracked Mobley to a house in the 4100 block of Alice Drive in Memphis. He was taken into custody without incident.

The U.S. Marshals Service Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is a multi-agency task force within Western Tennessee. The TRVFTF has offices in Memphis and Jackson, and its membership is primarily composed of Deputy U.S. Marshals, Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, and Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputies, Memphis and Jackson Police Officers, Tennessee Department of Correction Special Agents and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Since 2021, the TRVFTF has captured approximately 3,000 violent offenders and sexual predators.

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Revealing Malta’s Cultural Heritage

Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

The IAEA is supporting experts from Heritage Malta in the use of x-ray technology to understand and preserve valuable ancient artefacts without damaging them. 

This video was first published in November 2022.

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Lower Sackville — Update: RCMP concludes assistance in house fire investigation

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has concluded its assistance in relation to a house fire that occurred in Lower Sackville.

On January 11, at approximately 3:10 a.m., RCMP officers, EHS and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) responded to a house fire on Riverside Dr.

Of the victims transported to hospital by EHS, a 6-year-old child was pronounced deceased.

At this time, investigators can say that the fire is not believed to be suspicious.

The investigation, led by HRFE with assistance from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service and the Office of the Fire Marshal, is ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 25-4650

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FBI Releases Investigative Update in Bourbon Street Attack

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

The FBI, along with our partners, continue to work around the clock to determine what motivated Shamsud-Din Jabbar to drive his truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street. Thanks to the overwhelming response from the public, the FBI is closer to getting answers for those families who lost loved ones and the other victims of the New Year’s Day attack. 

FBI Victim Services has identified at least 57 individuals who were physically injured, in addition to the 14 deceased victims, during the New Year’s Day attack. A total of 136 victims have been identified, including two businesses that suffered damages. 

Evidence obtained in the ongoing investigation indicates Jabbar became a more devout Muslim in 2022. During this time, Jabbar began isolating himself from society. Around the spring of 2024, Jabbar began following extremist views. 

On November 10, 2024, Jabbar took a train from Houston, Texas to New Orleans and returned to Texas that evening on a bus. While in the city, Jabbar looked at an apartment for rent on Orleans Street. Just days after his travel he applied to rent the apartment but later told the landlord he changed his mind.

An initial review of his electronics shows Jabbar conducted many online searches. They included how to access a balcony on Bourbon Street, information about Mardi Gras, and he researched several shootings in the city, as late as mid-November. Just hours before the attack on Bourbon Street, he also searched for information about the car that rammed into innocent victims in a Christmas market in Germany just ten days before. 

To date, the FBI has reviewed thousands of videos and photos associated with this case. Many of those images have come into the FBI’s digital tip line. As the investigation continues, we are still asking anyone with information or video of the incident to reach out to www.fbi.gov/bourbonstreetattack or call 1-800-CALL-FBI. The FBI will not be providing any on-camera interviews at this time. 

Shamsud-Din Jabbar in New Orleans on November 10, 2024

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with Chair of the NATO Military Committee Adm. Rob Bauer

Source: US Defense Joint Chiefs of Staff

January 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., yesterday spoke with Chair of the NATO Military Committee Adm. Rob Bauer by phone.

The military leaders discussed topics for the upcoming NATO Military Committee/Chiefs of Defense Session. Additionally, Gen. Brown congratulated Adm. Bauer for his successful tenure as Chair of the NATO Military Committee.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to readiness and to continued operations to demonstrate the world’s strongest alliance remains ready and vigilant.

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Beaver Bank — RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment charge two men after shots fired in Beaver Bank

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged two men after shots were fired at a home in Beaver Bank.

On January 9, at approximately 9:40 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 100 block of Danny Dr. RCMP Officers learned that multiple shots were fired at the home from a white station wagon. The occupants of the home were not injured.

The Street Crime Enforcement Unit of RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, with assistance from RCMP Officers, located the suspect vehicle, a Subaru Impreza, a short time later on Beaver Bank Rd. and Glendale Dr. A traffic stop was completed during which a handgun was observed inside the vehicle. The driver and passenger were safely arrested and the firearm was seized.

On January 10, investigators executed a search warrant at a home on Coles Rd., in Lower Sackville, where they located and seized a replica firearm, ammunition, cash, counterfeit currency and cannabis.

Nevin Clark-Andrews, 29, of Lower Sackville, and Chad Muise, 30, of Bedford, have both been charged with 13 offences, including three counts of Discharging a Firearm with Intent to Harm, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, and other firearms-related offences.

Clark-Andrews appeared in court and was released on conditions. He will return in Dartmouth Provincial Court on February 14 at 9:30 a.m.

Muise appeared in court and was remanded into custody. He will return in Dartmouth Provincial Court on January 16 at 9:30 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section and General Investigative Section of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

File #: 25-4070