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For Immediate Release
October 26, 2007
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Washington D.C.
FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691
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FBI'S
Top Ten News Stories
For the Week Ending October 26, 2007
1.
Newark : Former Assemblyman Admits to Attempted Extortion
Former State Assemblyman Alfred E. Steele pleaded guilty to attempted extortion and admitting that he accepted bribes from an undercover insurance brokerage company in return for his official assistance in steering public contracts to the company. Full
Story (pdf)
2.
Phoenix : Wells Fargo Offering $100,000 Reward Leading to Robbery Arrest
Wells Fargo is offering a $100,000 award for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of those responsible for the robbery of the Wells Fargo Community Banking store in Tempe on October 19, 2007. Full
Story
3.
Dallas : Guilty Plea in AmeriFirst Securities Fraud
Vincent John Bazemore pled guilty to securities fraud stemming from his role in fraudulent securities offerings that raised approximately $55 million from investors. Bazemore was a sales representative of Capital First Financial, which was affiliated with AmeriFirst Funding Corporation. Full
Story
4.
Washington Field Office: Operation Underdog Nets Former U.S. Government Official
Sharon Rudolph Connelly, former director of the Office of Inspector and Auditor at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering. To date, 14 defendants have been convicted as a result of “Operation Underdog.” Full
Story
5.
Anchorage/Chicago/Houston: British Petroleum Agrees to Pay $370 Million in Environmental Crimes, Fraud Cases
British Petroleum and several of its subsidiaries have agreed to pay approximately $373 million in fines and restitution for environmental violations and fraud for conspiring to corner the market and manipulate the price of propane. Full
Story
6.
New Orleans : Former Sheriff Sentenced for Trafficking in Stolen Vehicles
Ronald R. “Gun” Ficklin, former Sheriff of St. Helena Parish, was sentenced for trafficking in stolen motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts with removed and altered identification numbers; removing and altering motor vehicle identification numbers; mail fraud; and aiding and abetting possession of a firearm by a felon. Full
Story
7.
San Diego : FBI announces a 1-800 Number to Report Wildfire Disaster Related Fraud Schemes
The FBI issued a warning to the public concerning potential disaster related fraud schemes in connection with the recent Southern California Wildfires. Full
Story
8.
Charlotte : Indictment in Cross Burning Case
Curtis Gene Worley was indicted on a federal civil rights violation alleging that he burned a cross in front of the residence of an African-American family. Full
Story
9.
New York : DHB Industries Officials Indicted for Insider Trading, Fraud, Obstruction of Justice, and Tax Evasion
David H. Brooks, founder and former Chief Executive Officer of DHB Industries, and Sandra Hatfield, former Chief Operating Officer, were indicted for insider trading, fraud, obstruction of justice, and tax evasion. DHB Industries is a leading supplier of body armor to the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies. Full
Story
10.
Buffalo : Air Freight Forwarder Pleads Guilty to Making a False Statement to the Government and Agrees to Pay $28 Million
National Air Cargo, a national air freight forwarder, pled guilty to a felony charge of making a material false statement to the government. National Air Cargo has agreed to pay $28 million, the largest criminal monetary resolution in the Western District of New York. Full
Story
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