Federal authorities say that two Department of Homeland Security agents in Utah illegally sold drugs through an informant in a scheme that brought in up to $300,000.
‘Dedicated to football’: Who was Sergio Rodriguez, HISD athlete killed in train incidentFreeze warning issued for portions of SE Texas tonight as temperatures drop to the 30sGet ready for Insider Deals that offer great savings on gift ideas, home essentials and hair care products.Why subscribe when you can own Microsoft Office forever?FILE - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sign sits at the headquarters in Washington, Dec. 8, 2024.
He was ordered to be detained during an initial court appearance on Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dustin Pead. “Dave has many years of service to his community as an outstanding agent with HSI and holds a great reputation among the federal law enforcement community,” Ramos said. He added that he looked forward to responding to the allegations in court.
“Based on an average of one or two drug buys per week, involving 25 grams of bath salts and the amount of $5,000 each buy, it is estimated that Cole and Person A have profited approximately $150,000 to $300,000 in illegal proceeds,” FBI Special Agent Tristan Hall said in a court affidavit. Other details offered by the informant were confirmed through surveillance and other sources, the affidavit said.
U.S. News Sandra Barker Dustin Pead David Cole
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
FBI says 2 Homeland Security agents in Utah sold illegal drugs for profit through informantFederal authorities say that two Department of Homeland Security agents in Utah illegally sold drugs through an informant in a scheme that brought in up to $300,000.
Read more »
FBI says 2 Homeland Security agents in Utah sold illegal drugs for profit through informantFederal authorities say that two Department of Homeland Security agents in Utah illegally sold drugs through an informant in a scheme that brought in up to $300,000. Court documents say that the informant told officials the drugs came from evidence seized in a prior investigation.
Read more »
FBI director, Homeland Security secretary refuse to publicly testify, Senate chairman saysFBI Director Christopher Wray and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after facing backlash for skipping public national security hearings this week.
Read more »
Mayorkas, Wray draw bipartisan fire for declining to testify in public at threats hearingLawmakers reacted with anger at the homeland security chief and FBI director.
Read more »
Dem Senator Tears Into FBI and Homeland Chiefs for Blowing Off HearingHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray 'refused to appear' before the Senate.
Read more »
Hawley says Mayorkas, Wray 'absolutely' skipped Senate hearing due to Laken Riley verdict, calls for subpoenasSen. Josh Hawley is calling on the Senate Homeland Security Committee to subpoena public testimony from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray.
Read more »