Trace Evidence Data Workshop

The National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Md., will hold a free workshop July 19-20, 2016 to gather feedback from practitioners and researchers in the forensic science community on further improving access and expanding the development of datasets useful for trace forensic evidence. Register by July 12 to attend "Trace Evidence Data Workshop: Improving Technology and Measurement in Forensic Science." To register and for more information, go to http://www.nist.gov/forensics/trace-evidence-data-workshop.cfm.

U.S. Marshals Selling Collection of Nine High-end Vehicles from Miami Drug Kingpin Case

Vehicles include an Enzo Ferrari, Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Maybach 57S,

Rolls-Royce Ghost, Ferrari F430 and luxury SUVs

Miami, FL - U.S. Marshal Amos Rojas Jr. announces that the U.S. Marshals Service is holding an online auction, ending Thursday at 11 a.m., for the sale of 10 high-end vehicles at www.appleauctioneeringco.com. Nine of the vehicles are from the drug kingpin Alvaro Lopez Tardón case in Miami.

The auction, already underway, has drawn hundreds of bids. A 2003 Ferrari Enzo, with 13,088 miles, is currently at more than $1.9 million.

The vehicles will be shown during a preview Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Miami Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125.

Vehicles being sold from the Tardón case include an Enzo Ferrari, Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Rolls-Royce Ghost, Ferrari F430, Maybach 57S, and four luxury SUVs (two Mercedes and two Range Rovers). A Bentley Continental GTC, also for sale in this auction, is from a New Jersey case.

Tardón, 41, a Spanish national, was the head of an international narcotics trafficking and money laundering syndicate which distributed over 7,500 kilograms of South American cocaine in Madrid and laundered over $14 million in narcotics proceeds in Miami by buying high-end real estate, luxury and exotic automobiles and other high-end items. After a seven-week trial in 2014, Tardón was convicted on one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and 13 counts of money laundering. He was sentenced to 150 years and is serving his sentence at the Miami Federal Detention Center.

For more information and photos:

Auction website: http://www.appleauctioneeringco.com

Tardón case information: http://go.usa.gov/x3R9W and http://go.usa.gov/x3R9F

The Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program is a key component of the federal government’s law enforcement efforts to combat major criminal activity by disrupting and dismantling illegal enterprises, depriving criminals of the proceeds of illegal activity, deterring crime and restoring property to victims. The U.S. Marshals Service plays a critical role in identifying and evaluating assets that represent the proceeds of crime as well as efficiently managing and selling assets seized and forfeited by DOJ. Proceeds generated from asset sales are used to operate the program, compensate victims and support various law enforcement efforts.

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Robbery Suspect in Minersville

Scranton, PA - United States Marshal Martin Pane announced today that the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Fugitive Task Force arrested Anthony Burgos, 27, in Minersville, PA.

On June 17, 2016, the New Jersey Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant charging Burgos with Robbery. It is alleged that Burgos broke in to a home, assaulted and then robbed the victim. The case was adopted by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force. Information was developed that Burgos may be in the Minersville, Pennsylvania area and a request for assistance was made to the Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force in Scranton. Today, the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force and other law enforcement agencies arrested Burgos at a residence in the 300 block of Westwood Street, Minersville. Burgos was arrested without incident after he was found hiding in the residence and turned over to local authorities pending extradition to New Jersey.

United States Marshal Martin Pane stated, “The U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to locate and apprehend those who are wanted for serious crimes. Our communities will not be a safe haven.”

The USMS worked jointly in this investigation with personnel from the Pennsylvania State Police, Scranton Police Department, Minersville Police Department and personnel from the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force.