'Fugitive of the Week' Arrested by Boston Police

Concord, NH - This past Friday, “Fugitive of the Week,” Christopher Rabbia, 51, was arrested by the Boston Police Department in the vicinity of 800 Boylston Street, near the Prudential Center. Rabbia had been wanted on an outstanding federal arrest warrant for violations of supervised release, stemming from his original conviction and sentence for aggravated identity fraud.

As part of the U.S. Marshals fugitive investigation, Rabbia had been featured as the “Fugitive of the Week” on March 29th. The “Fugitive of the Week” was aired on WTPL-FM, WMUR-TV, The Union Leader, The Nashua Telegraph, The Patch, Foster’s Daily Democrat, Manchester Information, The Manchester Ink Link and prominently featured on the internet. The “Fugitive of the Week” has been a very successful tool that has resulted in the location and arrest of numerous fugitives since its implementation in 2007. Additionally, the “Fugitive of the Week” is distributed statewide to all law enforcement officers and in this case to law enforcement throughout the Boston metropolitan area.

Rabbia was encountered by the Boston Police Department and used the name, Mark Shriver. The Boston officer conducted checks on the name that was provided and discovered that Shriver was a known alias for Christopher Rabbia. Mr. Rabbia was arrested on multiple warrants, including the federal warrant, and three outstanding Massachusetts warrants for larceny of a motor vehicle (x2); receiving a stolen vehicle and being a common & notorious thief. Rabbia was processed and held in custody by the Boston Police Department pending his arraignment on his state warrants today. Once the criminal matters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are resolved, Rabbia will be turned over to the U.S. Marshals to be arraigned at the U.S. District Court on his supervised release violations.

Since the inception of the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force in 2002, these partnerships have resulted in over 6,806 arrests (Updated as of 5/25/2017). 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.

'Fugitive of the Week' Arrested After Hiding in Manchester Attic

Concord, NH - Late last night, “Fugitive of the Week,” Steven Bussiere, 25, was arrested by the Manchester Police and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Bussiere was located hiding in the attic of a residence in the 400 block of Dubuque Street. Bussiere had been wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants. The first warrant was issued by the NH Parole Board for violations of parole, stemming from an original conviction and sentence for robbery; the second warrant was issued by the Goffstown Police Department, alleging that Bussiere had committed the crime of aggravated felonious sexual assault in April, 2017.

As part of the U.S. Marshals fugitive investigation, Bussiere had been featured as the “Fugitive of the Week” on May 17th. The “Fugitive of the Week” was aired on WTPL-FM, WMUR-TV, The Union Leader, The Nashua Telegraph, The Patch, Foster’s Daily Democrat, Manchester Information, The Manchester Ink Link and prominently featured on the internet. The “Fugitive of the Week” has been a very successful tool that has resulted in the location and arrest of numerous fugitives since its implementation in 2007. Additionally, the “Fugitive of the Week” is distributed statewide to all law enforcement officers.

After Bussiere was featured as the “Fugitive of the Week,” the U.S. Marshals Service received countless tips about the possible location of Bussiere. The particular tips that came in last night were very specific and resulted in the U.S. Marshals requesting the assistance of the Manchester Police Department to quickly respond to an address in the 400 block of Dubuque Street, while members of the Marshals Fugitive Task Force could also respond. The officers of the Manchester Police Department went above and beyond in conducting a search for Busierre. After the initial search, it was determined that Bussiere was hiding in the attic of the residence. Officers attempted to convince Bussiere to surrender without success, but as soon as the attic hatch was opened Bussiere was immediately visible. Bussiere came out of the attic on his own, and arrested without further incident.

Bussiere was transported to the Manchester Police Department, where he was processed on the outstanding arrest warrants, and also charged with resisting arrest. Bussiere will be held without bail until he has his initial court appearance later today.

U.S. Marshal David L. Cargill, Jr. said “The U.S. Marshals are extremely happy with the arrest of seven “Fugitives of the Week” since May 19th.” Cargill continued, “This continues to demonstrate the power of cooperation between law enforcement, the media and our countless tipsters that want to make their cities and towns safer.” Cargill added, “I also want to thank the Manchester Police Department for everything that they did last night to make the arrest of Bussiere safe and successful.” “Without their assistance this arrest would not have been possible.”

Since the inception of the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force in 2002, these partnerships have resulted in over 6,806 arrests (Updated as of 5/25/2017). 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.

Men Sentenced in Multi-State Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Operation

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Benjamin Guerrero-Lantz, 21, of Destin, was sentenced yesterday to 65 months in prison.  In March, he pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, as well as conspiracy to commit money laundering.  Co-defendant Andres A. Barrios, 27, also of Destin, was sentenced on May 18, 2017, to 120 months in prison.  In March, he pled guilty to both conspiracy charges and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.  The sentences were announced by Christopher P. Canova, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

Barrios and Guerrero-Lantz were funneling proceeds of a California-based drug trafficking operation through at least eight bank accounts together containing more than $350,000 and illicitly obtained dozens of $500 money orders and multiple vehicles under nominee names.

In July 2016, law enforcement officers searched Guerrero-Lantz’s condominium after receiving complaints about the smell of marijuana.  They found $17,000 in cash, handwritten ledgers recording drug debts, marijuana, vacuum-sealed bags, money order receipts, and vehicle titles.  Guerrero-Lantz’s vehicle contained additional money order receipts and a bank transaction receipt for $9,000.

In December 2016, Guerrero-Lantz and others were stopped in Jackson, Mississippi, with more than $10,000 in cash, bank deposit slips, money orders, and cellular telephones.  Law enforcement searched a Destin residence where they found Barrios.  Inside, they found 13 one-pound bags of marijuana, more than $10,000 in cash, and other evidence of the drug trafficking conspiracy.  Barrios also possessed a firearm and body armor.

This case resulted from an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Pensacola Police Department; and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.  Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg prosecuted the case.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of 94 offices that serve as the nation’s principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General.  To access public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website.  For more information about the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/fln/index.html.