Warren Weinstein, 70 (photo courtesy of Mike Redwood)
Investigators in Pakistan say Warren Weinstein, 70, was abducted by gunmen last weekend in the eastern city of Lahore. The Associated Press reports that authorities are working to determine whether the armed kidnappers were criminals or Islamic militants. The FBI is also assisting with the investigation.
Warren has lived in Pakistan for the last six years, and serves as the county director for Pakistan for J.E. Austin Associates. The company is based out of Arlington, Va. A spokesperson for the company says Warren is in poor health and needs a list of medications to keep him active and healthy.
The American embassy in Pakistan has offered its forensic teams to help with investigations. If you have any information on this case, please contact the FBI.
Investigators say Lauren Spierer was last seen at 4:30 a.m. and was in the Bloomington, Indiana area near the corner of 11th Street and College Avenue on June 3. Since then, hundreds of volunteers and law enforcement officials have donated their time to help find the missing student. Investigators announced Tuesday their focus is now at a the Scycamre Ridge landfill. According to a release, “The Sycamore Ridge Landfill is located in Pimento, IN. The Department is being assisted by agents from the FBI, officers from the Indiana University Police Department and a search expert from Team Adam affiliated with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Approximately 20-30 law enforcement personnel from all of the agencies will participate each day. The area of interest within the landfill is estimated to be approximately 70′ X 120′ X 20′ and the search effort may take up to two weeks.”
Breeann Rodriguez (family released personal photo)
Investigators say Shawn Morgan, 43, was arrested over the weekend and charged with first degree murder. Authorities believe Morgan suffocated Breeann and disposed of her body. According to the probable cause affidavit, Morgan admits that he discovered Breeann standing on his pool ladder, he carried her inside and suffocated her with a white bag. “Morgan states he felt like it took an hour for the girl to die,” according to the court documents. Once Breeann stopped breathing, Morgan admits he then threw her body into the floodway ditch.
At this point, the search to find Breeann is a recovery effort. Investigators zoned in on Morgan’s home on Friday night and took him into custody Saturday. Along with first degree murder, Dunklin County Prosecutor has also charged Morgan with armed criminal action and tampering with physical evidence. Morgan is held without bond and will appear in Circuit Court 9 a.m. Tuesday. The hearing Tuesday will indicate whether he will employ his own council .
A command post is set up in the area where Breeann Rodriguez was abducted on Aug. 6 in Senath, Missouri. Investigators say Breeann Rodriguez was riding her pink bicycle when she vanished. Breeann was last seen wearing a pink top and pink and purple shorts. It is possible searchers came across a few items of evidence about two miles south from the area where she went missing and FBI agents are working to figure out if that evidence is relevant to this investigation.
A van similar to this was seen in the area, photo courtsey www.fbi.gov
Witnesses report seeing a white cargo van in the area a few days before Breeann went missing similiar to the photo.
If you have any information on this case, please contact: (314) 791-1205 or visit the FBI website. There is a $45,000 reward for information
The FBI is putting safety in your hands and on your cell phone. Now, there’s a free new tool that can help you find your child if he or she suddenly disappears. According to a news release, the new app is called Child ID and it is the first mobile application created by the bureau. The application allows parents and guardians to store valuable information about their child if they go missing and has the ability to e-mail the contents to law enforcement in a matter of clicks.
For now, the app can only be downloaded to iPhones from iTunes. In the coming months the program will be available to all cell phones. For more information, please visit the FBI website.
NOTE FROM THE FBI: The FBI (and iTunes for that matter) is not collecting or storing any photos or information that you enter in the app. All data resides solely on your mobile device unless you need to send it to authorities. Please read your mobile provider’s terms of service for information about the security of applications stored on your device.
The Special Agent-In-Charge of the Boston Division of the FBI, Richard DesLauriers, and the United States Marshal for the District of Massachusetts, John Gibbons, are releasing the following statement relating to the arrest of James J. Bulger and Catherine Greig:
There have been news reports alleging that the tip that eventually led to the arrest of James J. “Whitey” Bulger was initially given a low priority by the FBI. Those reports are false. The FBI Supervisory Special Agent responsible for the Bulger Task Force was the first to review the tip. He then consulted with other members of the task force. Together, they recognized that certain information appeared to be credible and promising. Immediately thereafter, the Boston FBI office requested the Los Angeles FBI office to initiate surveillance at the targeted location. Hours later, less than 24 hours after the supervisory agent first reviewed the tip, Mr. Bulger and Ms. Greig were arrested.
The FBI task force that searched for Mr. Bulger was composed of personnel from the United States Marshals Service, Massachusetts Department of Corrections, Massachusetts State Police, and FBI.
ARREST:After a large publicity push earlier this week, we can confirm FBI Agents in Boston says a tipster came forward with information that led to the arrest of Whitey Bulger and his longtime girlfriend, Cahterine Greig. Both were taken down in Santa Monica, CA. Agents remained in Bulger’s home overnight searching and collecting evidence… More to come…
BACKGROUND: PSA’s will launch Tuesday in 14 select cities where Bulger and Greig are known to have ties. The goal of the PSA is to release information about Greig and to hopefully engage a neighbor, hair-stylist, doctor, dentist or friend who may have information.
Supervisory Special Agent Richard Teahan, Bulger Boston Taskforce leader says, “We’re taking the next logical step and focusing on Greig as part of a unique initiative.” Teahan goes on to say that Greig has certain characteristics that are recognizable.
The FBI released a list below:
She loves dogs and all kinds of animals.
She is likely to have well-kept teeth because she previously worked as a dental hygienist.
The FBI is on the hunt for Gautam Gupta, a well-known Chicago weight loss physician. Authorities say over the last 10 years, Gupta made nearly $25 million after allegedly submitting false claims to Medicaid and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Agents gathered information on Gupta and his practice with the help of his employees and undercover agents. In addition, women often dressed up to work at his clinics, but no certified nurse’s actually worked on his staff.
Gupta is currently charged with health care fraud and conspiracy and one count each of mail fraud. At this point, he’s facing 35 years in prison. If you have any information, call the FBI 312-421-6700.
The FBI is on the hunt for Semion Mogilevich. They say this millionaire allegedly participated in his own multi-million dollar scheme to defraud investors. Mogilevich is charged with more than 40 counts of racketeering, wire fraud, prostitution, money laundering, and is on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted. Agents believe Mogilevich is responsible for dozens of other crimes across the world as well, and is known to be more powerful than John Gotti. Peter Kowenhoven, FBI Supervisory Special Agent says, “He has access to so much including funding, including other criminal organizations, that he can with a telephone call effect the global economy.”
There is a $100,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. We know Russia is Mogilevich’s primary residence, but investigators say he is known to have ties to the United States and England. Mogilevich is also suspected of manipulating international energy markets as well. He was arrested in Russia, but was released on bail. Unfortunately, Russia does not have an extradition treaty with the United States.
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