U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Suspect for Sexual Assault of Minors

Harrisburg, PA – United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced today that the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Fugitive Task Force arrested Aman Ziadeh, a 53-year old man, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

United States Marshal Pane stated, “The U.S. Marshals Service takes a very active, aggressive approach in locating and arresting fugitives charged with serious felony offenses such as sex crimes against children. Although the District Justice released Ziadeh on unsecured bail, it is my sincere hope that the victims will find some measure of comfort knowing the alleged attacker has been brought to justice.”

In July of 2013, the Lower Paxton Township Police Department began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct on two minors. It is alleged that Ziadeh had inappropriate contact with the minors on multiple occasions. On March 24, 2014, Lower Paxton Township Police obtained an arrest warrant from Magisterial Judge William Wenner, charging Ziadeh with the following offenses:

    2 counts of Corruption Of Minors – Defendant Age 18 or Above

    2 counts of Unlawful Contact With Minor – Sexual Offenses

    2 counts of Indecent Assault - Person Less than 13 Years of Age

After the issuance of the arrest warrant, the Lower Paxton Township Police Department requested assistance of the USMS Fugitive Task Force in the Middle District of Pennsylvania to locate and apprehend Ziadeh.

On April 1, Ziadeh was arrested by Task Force members without incident in the 1600 block of Colonial Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was taken before Magisterial Judge Wenner. Ziadeh was released on $50,000 unsecured bail, and his travel was restricted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ziadeh was also required to surrender his Egyptian passport and to be under pre-trial supervision pending the final disposition of this case.

The USMS worked jointly in this investigation with officers from Lower Paxton Township Police Department.

The concept of all USMS-led fugitive task forces is to seek out and arrest the nation’s most dangerous offenders.

NH Fugitive of the Week Found Hiding in Basement

Concord, NH – Late this afternoon, Fugitive of the Week, Antonio Clough was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals – NH Joint Fugitive Task Force with the assistance of Manchester Police Department. Antonio Clough, 30, who was last known to have ties to the Manchester, NH area was wanted on an outstanding federal arrest warrant for violations of supervised release. Clough was on supervised release as part of his sentence for an earlier conviction on a 2010 case for cocaine sales.

As part of the U.S. Marshal’s fugitive investigation, Clough was aired on Thursday, January 30th as the 'Fugitive of the Week'. The 'Fugitive of the Week' is broadcast on WTPL-FM, WMUR-TV, The Union Leader, The Nashua Telegraph, The Patch and is prominently featured on the internet. Based on several tips and information developed by the investigative efforts of the NH. Joint Fugitive Task Force, it was determined that Clough was residing in an apartment in the 400 block of Central Street in Manchester.

Clough was located with the assistance of Manchester Police K-9, Link, who located Clough hiding in the basement. Clough was arrested without further incident on the outstanding warrant. Clough will be held without bail at the Merrimack County Jail, pending his initial court appearance on the supervised release violations tomorrow.

This arrest was made by several members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, including; the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the Manchester Police Department, along with deputy U.S. Marshals.

Since the inception of the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force in 2002, these partnerships have resulted in over 5,523 arrests. These arrests have ranged in seriousness from murder, assault, unregistered sex offenders, probation and parole violations and numerous other serious offenses. Nationally the United States Marshals Service fugitive programs are carried out with local law enforcement in 94 district offices, 85 local fugitive task forces, 7 regional task forces, as well as a growing network of offices in foreign countries.

U.S. Marshals Track Violent Vermont Fugitive to Massachusetts

Burlington, VT - The U.S. Marshals Service Vermont Violent Offender Task Force (VVOTF) arrested a Vermont fugitive who was wanted for seven (7) counts of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Marijuana.

Evan Cox, 28, of Springfield, Vermont was arrested in the early morning hours on Thursday, March 27, 2014 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts when located by Deputy U.S. Marshals, the Vermont State Police, the Massachusetts State Police, Berkshire County Drug Task Force and the Pittsfield Police Department. Cox has been on the run since February 2011 and his whereabouts have been unknown. A lengthy investigation was conducted by the U.S. Marshal Service Vermont Violent Offender Task Force, which led authorities to Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

When Cox was apprehended, authorities also observed several handguns and drugs inside Cox’s residence. A thorough search was later conducted and uncovered three (3) loaded hand guns, two (2) bullet proof vests, one (1) vest with ceramic protection plates, a Kevlar helmet, a stun gun, several grams of crack cocaine, a large amount of marijuana, a large amount of PCP, digital scales, packaging material and approximately $30,000.00 in U.S. currency.

In conjunction with the evidence and Cox’s arrest, Radell C. Johnson, 28, of New Haven Connecticut was also arrested on various state criminal charges.

Cox was arraigned on Massachusetts State charges stemming from the items recovered and also as a Fugitive from Justice.

Johnson was arraigned on Massachusetts State charges stemming from the items recovered.

Cox’s arrest was a result of a culmination of investigative efforts by the U.S. Marshals VVOTF, the U.S. Marshals Service, District of Connecticut, the U.S. Marshals Service Western Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force, the Vermont State Police, Homeland Security Investigations and the Pittsfield Massachusetts Police Department.

Hawaii U.S. Marshals Arrest Texas Child Sex Assault Fugitive

Honolulu, HI – On Thursday, March 27, 2014, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force located and arrested 42 year-old Adrian Gamble of Galveston, Texas at an address located on Komohana Street in Kapolei. Gamble was wanted by the County of Galveston, Texas on a grand jury arrest warrant for indecency with a child and sexual contact.

On September 20, 2008, Gamble is accused of intentionally engaging in sexual contact with a child younger than 17 years of age. At the time of the incident the child was 9 years old and under the care of Gamble.

On March 22, 2011, a grand jury arrest warrant for Gamble was issued by the Galveston County District Attorney’s office, but Gamble had already fled Texas. In December 2013, Texas US Marshals tracked Gamble to Honolulu, HI and contacted U.S. Marshals in Hawaii. After conducting surveillance and following up on leads, on March 27 at approximately 10:30 am, U.S. Marshals, Hawaii State Sheriffs, and xU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Agents located Gamble at an address in Kapolei where he was taken into custody.

Gamble was transported and booked into the Honolulu Police Department Central Receiving pending a court appearance and extradition hearing back to Texas.

Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course aids JBPHH first responders in arriving on time, every time

by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden
15th Wing Public Affairs

3/28/2014 - JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii  -- An Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course took place on JBPHH March 24-28.

The training course prepares Airmen and Sailors to operate police, fire and emergency medical service vehicles in emergency situations.

According to police Capt. Edward Silva, the course is a requirement before first emergency service personnel can respond to a scene using their flashing lights and sirens, otherwise known as "code."

"It is a privilege to get behind the wheel and drive one of these vehicles," he said. "We are accountable, responsible and obligated by law to follow host nation traffic codes. This is serious business ... when you're driving a 3, 000 pound vehicle inappropriately it's a weapon and there can be consequences to not doing it right. We have to protect ourselves and other drivers on the road."

The 40-hour course teaches the students driving techniques such as evasive maneuvers, proper lane changes, how to handle radius turns and breaking. Additionally, the students are educated on the importance of route planning.

"You have to be familiar with the area you are driving in, and that's when route planning comes into play," Silva said. "You have to consider the elements. Things such as peak traffic hours, construction and big events can slow you down. The shortest route is not always the fastest or safest."

However, Silva said one of the most important lessons the students learn in the course is when they can report to a scene in code mode--it's not as simple as jumping in the car and flipping on the lights and sirens.

Silva said in order for code to be used, there must be a "true emergency" which is defined by law as a situation in which there is a high probability of death or serious or significant property loss. The driver must also give due regard to whether or not "a reasonable, careful person performing similar duties and under similar circumstances would react in the same manner."

"Not every situation will require emergency driving, but when it does, it's important to be prepared ... to know what to do and how to do it," he said.

A large emphasis is also placed on safety.

"Emergency responders need to get to the scene fast, but without becoming a casualty or creating another accident," Silva said.

With that in mind, EVOC students are taught to use different driving techniques than they might use while driving personal vehicles. For example, Silva said, the three and nine hand placement on the steering wheel is taught. Palms facing up, using the push and pull method for steering gives the driver more control over the vehicle in the event that the airbags are deployed.

"Emergency driving techniques are different and we try to teach the students good driving habits," he said. "We make sure the students know their limitations and the vehicle limitations so we teach hand positioning and vehicle positioning."

Petty Officer 2nd Class Ebony Washington, JBPHH security forces, said class was definitely beneficial for first time emergency drivers.

"We learned a lot of different driving techniques, but I definitely learned how to depend on my mirrors and use them more effectively," she said. "The class definitely teaches you how to multi-task because there are so many things you need to be able to do at once."

Washington said she considers herself to be a "pretty good" driver, but learned to let go of her old driving habits to embrace the new techniques taught in the class.

Though picking up on new driving skills is a definite plus, Silva said it's all about being prepared for unpredictability.

"We want to instill confidence in our drivers," he said. "When they know what they can do behind the wheel and what their vehicles can do they can put all their focus on the situation they are heading into."

An Education in Homeland Security

Pay attention to the news, and you’ll see that the world is a scary place, so we’ll need smart, passionate, dedicated and qualified people to help keep it safe. Tuxedo-clad British spies and superheroes with red capes can only do so much, so it will be up to those with a Homeland Security degree to help maintain order.

Students who are interested in the security and protection industry have a wide array of educational options to choose from. Depending on the school, students can earn a six month Certificate, Fast-Track Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or even a Master’s Degree. Based on the student’s anticipated career path, graduating from one or more of these programs might be a requirement for a federal or state agency, as well as the private sector.

Coursework for Homeland Security programs vary from college to college, and even from program to program, but a typical sample of topics may include:

·        Ethics and strategies

·        Laws and their limits

·        Science and technology

·        Weapons and arms

·        Military procedure

·        Emergency management procedures

·        Cyber/biological terrorism

·        Border and port security

·        Psychology and medicine

·        Geography and history

·        Writing reports

·        Communications/English

Additionally, programs may include training for firearms, batons, Tasers^® and handcuffs. Those who wish to enter the Homeland Security field may have to provide proof to potential employers that they have the proper certifications or licenses to use these tools in the field. Some schools might provide the necessary training, but it is ultimately up to the student to ensure that they have all the requirements for their career path.

After getting a Homeland Security degree, students have a wide variety of career paths available to them. Should they decide to enter the public sector, they may qualify to work directly for the Department of Homeland Security, which is one of the largest federal agencies in the U.S., which as of 2006, employed over 183,000 workers[1]. Employment opportunities in this department may include entering the air marshals program, the Coast Guard or even working as a program analyst. Those with an education in security may even qualify to join the Central Intelligence Agency and help prevent major threats. The U.S. Dept. of Labor may even deploy Homeland Security experts to fire departments to ensure that their gear is adequate and being used properly. Depending on an applicant’s level of education and goals, they may qualify for Customs and Border Protection, the Transportation and Security Administration, the U.S. Secret Service and more.

If a graduate wishes to enter the private sector, they could be hired by corporations to help prevent potential threats against employees, customers, property and equipment. Employees in this sector may also be asked to create security and contingency plans, and possibly even liaise with public agencies to ensure safety procedures are followed. Nonprofit groups and educational institutions may even have an interest in hiring Homeland Security professionals.

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[1] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Careers in homeland security. http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2006/summer/art01.pdf (Date accessed: 3/20/2014)