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Theft

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New Federal Charges Filed in Carjacking, Murder Case; One Individual Pleads Guilty

ORLANDO, Fla. — HSI Orlando joined partner law enforcement agencies in Central Florida to announce the return of a new 16-count federal indictment charging seven individuals with multiple offenses.

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Jamaican National, Illegal Immigrant Sentenced for Identity Theft of US Citizen

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jamaican national has been sentenced for identity theft after he frequently obtained a Florida driver’s license while claim to be a U.S. citizen following an HSI Jacksonville investigation.

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HSI New England Recognizes Partnerships in Organized Retail Crime Investigations

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — HSI New England recognized critical partnerships to combat organized retail crime with law enforcement and private industry partners during an awards ceremony on Dec. 13.

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Jury Finds Ohio Man Guilty on All Charges, Including Murdering 3 Victims, Directing Others to Dismember and Bury 2 of the Bodies

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal jury has convicted a Columbus man of murdering three victims as part of a narcotics conspiracy to rob a local marijuana dealer of drugs and cash following an HSI-led investigation. Williams had others dismember and bury two of the bodies to dispose of evidence of his crimes.

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HSI New York Investigation Leads to Conviction of Former GE Executive for Fraud, Identity Theft

NEW YORK – HSI New York Special Agent in Charge announced the conviction of Wilson Daniel Freita Da Costa for his role in a scheme to use forged documents to deceive a subdivision of the GE Company and the Angolan Government. 

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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Identity Theft

TAMPA, Fla. — A Mexican national has pled guilty to aggravated identify theft for misuse of a Social Security Number and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to gain employment following a joint HSI Tampa investigation.

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Joint Investigation Results in 8 Men Charged for Connection With Interstate High-End Car Theft Ring

NEWARK N.J. — HSI Newark partnered in a joint investigation that resulted in eight men charged for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to steal luxury cars in New Jersey, New York, and elsewhere, and transport them across state lines.

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2 Men Face Federal Charges in Rhode Island for Grandparent Scams That Targeted Elderly Victims Across Multiple States

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two men were charged in federal court Nov. 1 for their alleged roles as couriers in grandparent scams that targeted seniors in multiple states including Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Double Homicide at Long Island Rail Road Station

NEW YORK — Lameek Everette, a member of the Bloods street gang, was sentenced Oct. 18 to 40 years in prison.

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HSI Baltimore Investigation Leads to Charges for 3 Maryland Residents Who Allegedly Led an International Organized Theft Ring

GREENBELT, Md. — An investigation conducted by HSI Baltimore and law enforcement partners led to federal charges for three Maryland residents for conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen goods.