Tag: Federal agencies

Command

Veteran DEA Special Agent in Charge Named Dallas Police Chief

Daniel Comeaux brings more than 33 years of law enforcement experience and currently serves as the Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Houston Field Division.

April 11, 2025

Special Units

Federal Authorities Say Top MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia

"This is what can happen when you put good cops in good places to take on bad guys. And America should be watching this. And we are proud to be here standing with these brave warriors," FBI Director Kash Patel said.

March 27, 2025

Point of Law

Washington State Attorney General Sues Sheriff for Helping Immigration Enforcement

The lawsuit claims the Adams County Sheriff’s Office has illegally held people in custody based only on their immigration status, helped federal agents question people in custody, and given immigration officials confidential personal information.

March 11, 2025

Training

U.S. Capitol Police Recruit Killed in Georgia Traffic Accident

Five other recruit officers who were also in the car were injured, and the crash happened while the recruits were off duty during their time at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

February 3, 2025

Special Units

Gang Member Arrested in Immigration Raid was “Trying to Buy Grenades,” DHS Says

"He had just been a part of a gun weapons exchange and was trying to buy grenades," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said. "Why would anybody in this country need to buy a grenade and go out and perpetuate violence?"

January 30, 2025

Special Units

Suspect in Murder of Texas Deputy Killed in Shootout with Marshals

Deputies with the Marshal Service returned fire, shooting and killing the suspect in the dumpster. A deputy was wounded in the arm in the shootout. He's expected to be OK.

January 16, 2025

Investigations

2 Officers Stable After Being Shot in New Orleans Truck Attack

More than 1,000 law enforcement officers have been "pouring over countless amounts of data, of videos, of surveillances, interviews, tracking down every possible lead," Gov. Jeff Landry said.

January 2, 2025

Patrol

China Ran Illegal Police Station in New York City

New York City resident Chen Jinping, 60, on Wednesday pleaded guilty in connection with the secret police station in Lower Manhattan's Chinatown, according to a release from the DOJ.

December 19, 2024

Special Units

Report on Trump Assassination Attempts Suggests Removing Secret Service from DHS

The bipartisan task force released the 180-page report on Tuesday, offering one of the most comprehensive examinations to date of the July assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally and a second attempt in Florida two months later.

December 11, 2024

Investigations

Law Enforcement Breaks Up Florida Gang’s Check Fraud Ring

At least 20 conspirators are believed to have worked from July 2021 to November 2023 defrauding banks, credit unions and businesses throughout central Florida.

November 20, 2024

Patrol

U.S. Park Police Says It Needs More Officer, Resources to Keep Tourists Safe

The agency, which primarily safeguards national monuments in Washington, D.C.; New York City; and San Francisco, is at its lowest staffing level since 1975, according to Ken Spencer, chairman of the United States Park Police Fraternal Order of Police (FOP

August 15, 2024

Investigations

5 People Face Drug-Related Charges Over Death of “Friends” Actor Matthew Perry

The Department of Justice said in a press conference Thursday morning that an investigation revealed a “broad underground criminal network,” including Perry’s assistant and doctors, who “took advantage” of the actor by selling him ketamine.

August 15, 2024