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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2012

Pharmacist: Retired Lt. Accidentally Shot ATF Agent Without Warning

A pharmacist who witnessed the fatal shooting of a federal agent on New Year's Eve told prosecutors that a retired Nassau County (N.Y.) Police lieutenant fired without warning.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2012

FLEOA Foundation Supports Families of Slain Federal LEOs

The foundation of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) has set up memorial funds to assist the families of two fallen federal officers. The funds will benefit the families of ATF Special Agent John Capano and Park Ranger Margaret Anderson, who were killed by gunfire.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 3, 2012

Friendly Fire Likely Killed ATF Agent

Friendly fire from a retired Nassau County Police lieutenant likely killed the federal agent who intervened during a robbery at a Long Island pharmacy.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 31, 2011

Off-duty ATF Agent Slain In Pharmacy Robbery

An off-duty special agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was fatally shot on Saturday, when he attempted to stop an armed robbery at a Long Island, N.Y., pharmacy.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 6, 2011

Federal Judge Sentences Tulsa Officers, ATF Agent

A federal judge on Tuesday told a former Tulsa police officer that he'd "dishonored the badge" before sentencing him to 10 years in prison for his role in a police corruption scandal that led to dozens of convictions being overturned.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 10, 2011

Eric Holder Regrets Border Agent's Killing, Says ATF Link Not Clear

Attorney General Eric Holder told skeptical Republican senators this week that he regretted the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in December 2010, but didn't acknowledge it was connected to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' botched Operation Fast and Furious.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2011

Top Justice Official Says He Knew About Fast and Furious

Lanny Breuer, the head of the Justice Department's criminal division, has acknowledged that he knew about "Fast and Furious" and the ATF's tactic of letting guns "walk" into the hands of criminals in April 2010.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2011

Holder Agrees to Testify About Fast and Furious

Attorney General Eric Holder will appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Dec. 8 to explain when he was aware of ATF's "gunwalking" operation.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2011

ATF Investigates Car Bomb That Injured Lawyer, Two Sons

An ATF spokesman said he believes the vehicle that blew up was a Volvo, though investigators don't know if the bomb was under the vehicle or inside it. Authorities also are unsure if the device was on a timer.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 30, 2011

ATF Chief who Oversaw Fast and Furious To Step Down

Kenneth Melson, who made the announcement today in a conference call with supervisors, is moving back to the Department of Justice to serve as a senior adviser with the Office of Legal Programs.

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