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News Releases

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from Secret Service.

Nov

27

2018

According to court documents, the Wentzville Police Department received a report that Van Ronzelen falsely represented that he was a Federal agent to an off-duty police officer. At the time he encountered the off-duty officer, Van Ronzelen…

Nov

27

2018

“Identity theft is a continuing problem that damages the credit of too many unsuspecting Georgians,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “Citizens are encouraged to visually and physically inspect ATMs for any obvious signs of tampering prior…

Nov

27

2018

Road Closures - The following street closures will be in effect beginning November 28, 2018 at 1pm. All street closures will be lifted by 8 pm.

17th Street, NW closed from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue NW C St NW from 17th…

Nov

22

2018

While it’s a strange way to spend the holiday, what our agents are actually doing is preventing criminals from ruining your Thanksgiving. An estimated 54 million Americans will travel across town or across the country for Thanksgiving, and while…

Nov

21

2018

Although the letters did not contain any hazardous materials, the U.S. Secret Service takes all threats and/or unusual direction of interest toward our protectees seriously. The matter is being investigating by the U.S. Secret Service and our law…

Nov

21

2018

Now 86 years old, the North Dakota native has now been recognized as a legend in his home state as well. On Nov. 19, in Washburn, North Dakota, Governor Doug Burgum presented native son Hill with the "Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award."

Nov

19

2018

Dragovich, age 40, pled guilty to one count of “Uttering Counterfeit Obligations and Securities” in July 2018. Dragovich admitted to passing counterfeit bills in May 2017 in Harrison County. Dragovich was also ordered to pay $1,920 in restitution…

Nov

15

2018

Evidence presented to the court showed that Howard was involved in a conspiracy to manufacture and pass counterfeit $100 and $50 bills in multiple states, including South Carolina and North Carolina. This conspiracy, which began in 2015, included…

Nov

15

2018

Chief United States District Court Judge Joy Flowers Conti imposed sentence on Joshua Kinney, 29, of Columbus, Ohio. In connection with the sentencing, the court was advised that it was a part of the conspiracy that Kinney and his co-conspirators…

Nov

13

2018

That announcement was made by U.S. Attorney John F. Bash; Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore; FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs; IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Special Agent in Charge Richard D. Goss,…

Nov

09

2018

“The Secret Service is extremely proud of our canine training program and is honored to be recognized with reaccreditation by the FLETA Board,” said Assistant Director of Training Cynthia Wofford. The FLETA Board is the overall accrediting body…

Nov

09

2018

The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in an indictment returned by the Grand Jury. The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged violations of federal law, which must be…

Nov

08

2018

According to the indictment, Gastelum and daughter Rodriquez, used their position as caregivers for a 91-year-old Tucson woman to steal her identity, gain access to her bank account, apply for and obtain credit in her name, and overcharge her for…

Nov

08

2018

Davidson appeared before Judge Ronnie L. White and is scheduled to have a supervised release revocation hearing before Judge Catherine D. Perry on November 19, 2018 on an unrelated matter. Davidson remains in federal custody pending the hearing.…

Nov

08

2018

Iklas Richard Davis, age 37, pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. Davis pleaded guilty after three days of trial and after the government rested its case. In connection with the trial and guilty…