Imperial Valley, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested two undocumented individuals in two separate events with prior convictions for a sexual offense.

Washington, DC - U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s agency-wide forced labor team has been awarded the 2021 Service to America Medals (“Sammies”) People’s Choice Award by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.

Studio City, California - At least 3 times a day for the last few weeks I have been asked this question.  Often there is no simple answer and I ask the parent if they would like one done.

San Jose, California - A federal jury Thursday convicted Johnny Ray Wolfenbarger of attempted production of child pornography, the attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in child pornography production, and the receipt of child pornography, announced Acting United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Federal Bureau of Investigation Craig D. Fair.  The verdict follows a one week trial before the Honorable Lucy H. Koh, United States District Judge.

Los Angeles, California - A San Bernardino County man was sentenced Thursday to 12 months and one day in federal prison for continuing to act as a bankruptcy petition preparer (BPP) – despite court orders and injunctions barring him from doing so – and then repeatedly lying to bankruptcy courts about it.

Los Angeles, California - A Santa Barbara man was charged Wednesday with taking his two young children to Rosarito, Mexico and killing them.