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Three Venezuelan Suspects Involved in Minneapolis Attack on Federal Officer, ICE Says
ICE details a Minneapolis incident where three Venezuelan nationals attacked a federal officer with a snow shovel and broom handle during a traffic stop; Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis fled, was involved in the struggle, and was later struck by a defensive shot as the others assisted in the assault. All three suspects were arrested and remain in ICE custody, with the officer and Sosa-Celis hospitalized. The agency links the case to a claimed surge in assaults on federal agents and criticizes local leaders for not cooperating with immigration enforcement.
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FBI Intensifies Efforts Amid Minnesota Fraud Scandal
The FBI has increased efforts in Minnesota to dismantle large-scale federal program fraud, including a $250 million scheme during COVID and broader concerns about fraud linked to the Somali community, amid political tensions and allegations of corruption involving local figures and immigration issues.
San Diego Police Now Can Field Test Drivers for Drugs
San Diego police have started using the portable SoToxa device to quickly test drivers for drugs in the field, allowing for immediate detection of substances like meth, THC, and others, which complements traditional sobriety tests and blood draws, enhancing DUI enforcement efforts.
Salem Man Arrested for Possessing Explosive Materials and Ghost Gun Parts
Patrick Gordon of Salem was arrested and arraigned for possessing materials to create explosive devices and illegal firearms, including a 3D printer used for ghost guns, following an investigation by Massachusetts authorities. Bail was set at $100,000, and his next court date is January 20, 2026.
ICE Conducts Major Sweep in California, Arresting Over 100 Illegal Truck Drivers and Nationals
ICE conducted Operation Highway Sentinel in California, arresting 101 illegal alien truck drivers linked to fatal accidents and criminal activities, highlighting concerns over California's issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants and its impact on road safety.
NY State Police Acquire Mustangs to Target Social Media Clout Chasers
New York State Police are planning to add Ford Mustangs to their fleet to enhance high-speed pursuit capabilities, following a trend among various police departments nationwide that favor Mustangs for their speed and handling, especially in response to rising high-speed chase incidents and social media influencers evading police.
FBI arrests four in Southern California terror plot targeting New Year’s Eve
Federal authorities foiled a planned New Year's Eve bombing attack in Southern California by members of an extremist anti-capitalist group, arresting four suspects who were rehearsing their attack and had detailed plans for multiple bombings, including future targets.
FBI Foils Planned New Year’s Eve Bombings in California
Four individuals from Los Angeles were arrested near Twentynine Palms for allegedly plotting bombings across Southern California on New Year's Eve, targeting multiple locations and ICE agents, with evidence including bomb-making materials found at a desert campsite.
FBI arrests four in thwarted California New Year’s Eve bombing plot
Federal authorities arrested four suspected extremists linked to a pro-Palestinian group planning coordinated bombings across Southern California on New Year's Eve, including testing IEDs and targeting multiple locations and ICE agents, with evidence showing bomb-making materials at a desert campsite.
Alabama man arrested with weapons after threatening religious leaders and synagogues
An Alabama man, Jeremy Shoemaker, was charged with making threatening calls and texts to religious leaders across the South, accompanied by the discovery of firearms and ammunition in his home. Shoemaker claimed his communications were meant as psychological warfare and satire, but law enforcement responded swiftly to credible threats against multiple synagogues and religious figures, highlighting efforts to protect communities from violence.
Federal Arrests in LA and Oxnard Over Immigration Protest Violence
Ten individuals have been federally charged and arrested for violence against law enforcement and property during anti-ICE protests in Southern California, with some involved in blocking enforcement operations and throwing rocks at officers, resulting in injuries and property damage.