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Kansas judge throws out machine gun possession charge, cites Second Amendment
Read full article: Kansas judge throws out machine gun possession charge, cites Second AmendmentA federal judge in Kansas has tossed out a machine gun possession charge and questioned if bans on the weapons violate the Second Amendment.
Man behind Warren house explosion accused of illegally possessing guns, explosive materials
Read full article: Man behind Warren house explosion accused of illegally possessing guns, explosive materialsA man whose Warren home exploded in 2022, causing him to be put on probation, is now accused of violating the terms of his probation by having several firearms and explosive materials in his possession.
Truck driver from Allen Park accused of setting fires during travels across the country
Read full article: Truck driver from Allen Park accused of setting fires during travels across the countryThe feds say a truck driver from Allen Park who drove all across the country set fires along the way, causing millions of dollars of damage in an attempt for revenge.
Westland, Dearborn Heights gun shop owners take extra security measures after thieves steal dozens of weapons
Read full article: Westland, Dearborn Heights gun shop owners take extra security measures after thieves steal dozens of weaponsGun shop owners in Westland and Dearborn Heights are taking extra security measures after thieves made off with dozens of guns over a few days.
$5,000 reward offered in Kalamazoo Planned Parenthood Arson, police say
Read full article: $5,000 reward offered in Kalamazoo Planned Parenthood Arson, police sayThe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, in conjunction with Kalamazoo Public Safety, says the reward is for the information leading to the arrest of the allege suspect responsible.
$25K reward for info that leads to conviction of those responsible for Detroit fire that trapped firefighters
Read full article: $25K reward for info that leads to conviction of those responsible for Detroit fire that trapped firefightersA reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Detroit house fire that trapped two firefighters and injured others.
US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitals
Read full article: US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitalsThe FBI and Justice Department recently disrupted the activities of a hacking group that was sponsored by the North Korean government and that targeted U.S. hospitals with ransomware.
Sunday Read: 18 guns found at home of Detroit man making $2,000 a day with marijuana vending machine, police say
Read full article: Sunday Read: 18 guns found at home of Detroit man making $2,000 a day with marijuana vending machine, police sayOfficials said they found 18 guns at the home of a Detroit man who was making $2,000 per day by running a marijuana vending machine outside the house.
18 guns found at home of Detroit man making $2,000 a day with marijuana vending machine, police say
Read full article: 18 guns found at home of Detroit man making $2,000 a day with marijuana vending machine, police sayOfficials said they found 18 guns at the home of a Detroit man who was making $2,000 per day by running a marijuana vending machine outside the house.
Detroit’s Operation Holiday Wrap nets 70 felony arrests, 20+ illegal gun seizures and 35 grams of cocaine
Read full article: Detroit’s Operation Holiday Wrap nets 70 felony arrests, 20+ illegal gun seizures and 35 grams of cocaineA joint operation between Detroit police, U.S. Marshals and the ATF netted 70 felony arrests, the seizure of more than 20 illegal guns and the discovery of 35 grams of cocaine.
40 charged in sweeping indictment involving Chicago-Detroit gang ‘Vice Lords’
Read full article: 40 charged in sweeping indictment involving Chicago-Detroit gang ‘Vice Lords’A few dozen alleged members and associates of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation gang will now be facing a slew of charges in an investigation that’s been underway for years.
Detroit rapper back behind bars after posting music video that proved he violated bond
Read full article: Detroit rapper back behind bars after posting music video that proved he violated bondDETROIT – A Detroit rapper is back in custody after breaking the rules of his bond and posting evidence online. Sebrell Cole, also known as Brello, is a Detroit rapper. According to court documents, Brello posted a music video that featured himself in possession of a gun. After the music video was posted online, federal agents executed a search warrant at the Hamburg Street location. Officials said Brello admitted that the music video was filmed while he was out on bond and was not supposed to possess any firearms.
‘No shortage of gun violence’: What ATF is doing to combat spike in illegal gun sales in Metro Detroit
Read full article: ‘No shortage of gun violence’: What ATF is doing to combat spike in illegal gun sales in Metro DetroitBut it’s the illegal gun sales in Metro Detroit that are grabbing the attention of ATF agents. Keith Krolczyk is an assistant special agent in charge of ATF Detroit. “There is no shortage of gun violence in Detroit,” Krolczyk said. AdEdwards first got the attention of agents when, according to court documents, he started texting with James Clark from Southgate. Court documents revealed that Clark’s girlfriend would use a Facebook account to post images and short videos to her account showing the different guns for sale.
National Guard troops flooding in as Washington locks down
Read full article: National Guard troops flooding in as Washington locks downMembers of the National Guard walk past the Dome of the Capitol Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON – All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing. The number of National Guard troops coming to Washington to assist with security has so far grown to about 21,000, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, told Vice President Mike Pence at a briefing Thursday. National Guard members operate under strict rules of engagement on the use of force. D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee estimated Wednesday that more than 20,000 National Guard members would be active in the city on Inauguration Day.
Nashville assessing building damage from Christmas bombing
Read full article: Nashville assessing building damage from Christmas bombingBuildings that were damaged in a Christmas Day explosion are seen, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Officials are continuing to assess building damage caused by the Christmas Day explosion as law enforcement officials on Thursday allowed media outlets the first opportunity to survey the bomb site. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Officials are continuing to assess building damage caused by the Christmas Day bombing as law enforcement officials on Thursday allowed media outlets the first opportunity to survey the downtown Nashville explosion site. City officials hoped to finish their assessment of the structural damage of the 41 affected buildings by Thursday. Bill Lee has asked the White House for an emergency declaration to free up money and resources to impacted business owners. Federal officials are continuing to investigate the motive of the man they identified as the bomber, 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner,
49 guns stolen from Michigan gun store, $5,000 reward offered for information
Read full article: 49 guns stolen from Michigan gun store, $5,000 reward offered for informationALPENA, Mich. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for a northern Michigan gun store burglary. According to authorities, the burglary happened at about 4:15 a.m., Nov. 21 at Full Bore Firearms, located on Crittenden Court in Alpena. Police said two unknown people threw a brick through the front glass window of the building and stole 49 firearms. The burglary is being investigated by officers with the ATF, Michigan State Police and Alpena County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to contact the ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), ATFTips@atf.gov or through the official ATF website here.
Detroit man faces charges after making social media posts showing guns, marijuana
Read full article: Detroit man faces charges after making social media posts showing guns, marijuanaDETROIT – A Detroit man is in trouble with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) after agents saw some of his social media posts. ATF was monitoring his Instagram account, which went by various names, including “eastbabyslim.” Agents pulled a variety of screenshots from the account. Some show Massey posing, pointing and sleeping with a gun, and using what appears to be marijuana. His Instagram posts were enough for federal authorities to obtain a search warrant for his Detroit home. He is now facing federal charges in addition to his two other cases.
Protesters push back against Federal presence in Detroit
Read full article: Protesters push back against Federal presence in DetroitDETROIT – Activist group “Detroit Will Breathe” is protesting against more Federal Agents coming to Detroit. Their main message is federal agents are not wanted and not welcomed in Detroit. All of this happened because of ‘Operation Legend.’ United States officials said more federal agents are coming to Detroit in the next couple of weeks to help ease the recent violence in Detroit, and agents are here to assist with the gun violence. Police Chief James Craig spoke about this partnership on the national stage. RELATED: Surge of federal agents leaves many questions unanswered
Protesters push back against Federal presence in Detroit
Read full article: Protesters push back against Federal presence in DetroitProtesters push back against Federal presence in DetroitPublished: August 1, 2020, 6:16 pmTheir main message is federal agents are not wanted and not welcomed in Detroit. All of this happened because of ‘Operation Legend’. United States officials said more federal agents are coming to Detroit in the next couple of weeks to help ease the recent violence in Detroit, and agents are here to assist with the gun violence.
Operation Legend: What federal agents will be focusing on in Detroit
Read full article: Operation Legend: What federal agents will be focusing on in DetroitDETROIT – US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Matthew Schneider spoke Wednesday about the plan to bring bring federal agents to Detroit. “Let me be clear: there are no federal troops coming to Detroit or Michigan to interfere with protesters,” Schneider said. The city of Detroit will be getting 44 ATF agents and 12 FBI agents -- some with permanent jobs, some temporary. RELATED: ‘Operation Legend’ to bring federal agents to Detroit: Here’s what that will look likeIn many cases, children are getting caught in the crossfire. RELATED: Surge of federal agents leaves many questions unanswered
Operation Legend: What federal agents will be focusing on in Detroit
Read full article: Operation Legend: What federal agents will be focusing on in DetroitOperation Legend: What federal agents will be focusing on in DetroitPublished: July 29, 2020, 5:25 pmUS Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Matthew Schneider, spoke Wednesday about the plan to bring bring federal agents to Detroit.
‘Operation Legend’ to bring federal agents to Detroit: Here’s what that will look like
Read full article: ‘Operation Legend’ to bring federal agents to Detroit: Here’s what that will look likeDETROIT – US officials on Wednesday provided additional details regarding “Operation Legend” -- which is bringing a number of federal agents to Detroit in the coming weeks. “Operation Legend continues and expands what we have been doing for decades, which is sending federal agents and money to Detroit to fight gun and gang violence,” Schneider said. The governor of Oregon did announce Wednesday that federal agents will begin leaving Portland. A number of U.S. cities will also participate in Operation Legend, including Albuquerque, Chicago, Cleveland and Milwaukee. READ MORE: Surge of federal agents leaves many questions unanswered
LIVE STREAM: US Attorney to discuss plan to bring federal agents to Detroit
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: US Attorney to discuss plan to bring federal agents to DetroitDETROIT – US officials will detail expanded plans to bring federal agents to Detroit during a news conference on Wednesday morning. US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Matthew Schneider, will provide details on the plan, which was originally announced by President Trump last week. Who: United States Attorney Matthew Schneider, along with ATF Special Agent in Charge James Deir, FBI Special Agent in Charge Steven D’Antuono, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ken Kleinschmidt, and United States Marshal Owen Cypher. The federal agents brought in is phase two of “Operation Relentless Pursuit,” and there have been other agents in the city working alongside police for months. RELATED: Surge of federal agents leaves many questions unanswered
ATF seizes grenade launcher from Flint home, man charged
Read full article: ATF seizes grenade launcher from Flint home, man chargedFLINT, Mich. – Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives officials found a 44-millimeter grenade launcher with a spent 44-millimeter casing in a Flint home after they entered the home this week with a search warrant, police said. Donald Benjamin Smith Jr. faces a felony possession of a firearm and possession of firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, according to police. Police said they found several weapons after executing a search warrant at 2918 Nathan Avenue. Police believe this to be Smith’s home. Officials also found:
Search warrants served on owner of Calif. dive boat that burned
Read full article: Search warrants served on owner of Calif. dive boat that burned(CNN) - The Coast Guard Investigative Service served search warrants on Truth Aquatics, the owner of the diving boat that was swallowed up by flames off the California coast on Labor Day, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Eric Raney told CNN. "The Coast Guard was assisted by ATF which is investigating the fire and the FBI which has expertise in criminal investigations." Thirty-three bodies have been recovered and one remains missing, the sheriff's office said. The escape hatch in the lower bunk level on the Vision-- the similar boat -- was small, difficult to see, access and maneuver, she said. The Labor Day disaster may well spark changes in regulations of commercial dive boats and related vessels, said retired US Coast Guard Capt.