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Press Release: The Arlington County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Office is investigating a series of small explosions. https://arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/News/Articles/2022/The-Arlington-County-Fire-Department%E2%80%99s-Fire-Prevention-Office-is-Investigating-Series-of-Small-Explosions-Resulting-in-Property-Damage…
ATF honors and thanks all veterans who have served our country with courage and honor. Many continue to serve our country in critical roles within ATF. Veterans can apply for ATF jobs using veterans’ preference. Learn more at http://atf.gov/careers/veterans…. #ATF50#ATFJobs#VeteransDay
#HappeningNow Acting SAC Joshua Jackson and ASAC Kenneth Cooper participate in a press conference in Fresno, CA regarding the arrests of the suspects in the murder of a young mother and her infant daughter, including ATF’s #NIBIN linking the firearm to the crime.
ATF Special Agents assisted our partners at Buffalo Police Department in response to a shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue. For more information, please contact
Nathan James Hester, 37, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, was indicted after an investigation revealed his attempt to set fire to a pizza restaurant & his alleged involvement in 12 other fires.
attended ATF’s Serial Number Restoration class and learned to raise obliterated serial numbers from firearms to develop #CrimeGunIntel. ATF’s International Affairs Division works w/ foreign law enforcement to share intel and methods.
and the family and friends of Detective Kristina Zell who died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while on duty. She served with the department for 22 years and previously with the U.S. Marshals Service.
MORE THAN 300 FIREARMS SEIZED BY POLICE THIS YEAR
Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said more than 300 firearms and more than 4,000 rounds of ammunition have been seized this year.
http://bit.ly/3zZbrzJ
From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, the U.S. Marine Corps has secured the blessings of liberty for our nation for 247 years! The Marine Corps was birthed in Philadelphia on Nov. 10, 1775. Learn more at http://marines.mil. #HappyBirthdayMarines#ATF50
Special Agent in Charge Craig Saier briefs media on how a joint team quickly took a dangerous explosive device off the streets of Central Florida within hours of receiving intel.
The public is safer today, thx to
Zephyrhills man arrested for unlicensed distribution of explosive materials, unlawful making of a destructive device. #PSNMDFL@PascoSheriff@ATF_Tampa@FBITampa@HCSOSheriff@TampaPDhttp://justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/zephyrhills-man-arrested-unlicensed-distribution-explosive-materials-unlawful-making…
is committed to reducing violent crime using #CrimeGunIntel and working with local, state, and federal partners to combat firearm violence by focusing on armed and career criminals, gangs, and gun traffickers. Learn more at http://atf.gov/new-york-field-division…. #ATF50#WeAreATF
Another hurricane approaches Florida! FFLs and FEL/Ps should safeguard their businesses to protect the public from any risk of theft or loss of firearms or explosives. Contact your local ATF office regarding the relocation of inventory or records. http://atf.gov/resource-center/prepare-natural-disasters…#ATF50
Special Agents are on-scene and providing assistance for multiple fires near downtown Jackson, Miss. Follow our partner Jackson Mississippi Fire Department for updates.
Today is National STEM Day! This unofficial holiday celebrates the exploration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in the U.S. ATF offers various career opportunities and internships in STEM fields. Learn more at http://atf.gov/careers. #ATF50#WeAreATF
Our sympathies are with the Calvert Volunteer Fire Department and the family and friends of Chief Everette Watson who died due to a medical emergency while on duty. Chief Watson served his community as a volunteer for 33 years.
Today is Election Day! Make sure to get out to the polls and exercise your right to vote. Go to http://usa.gov/election-day to find your polling location and voter ID requirements. #ATF50
Catherine W. Sanz retired as President of the WIFLE Foundation and Executive Director of WIFLE after ten years. She remains on the WIFLE board as the Treasurer. Read more online at https://wifle.org.
Our condolences go out to Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office and the family and friends of Detention Corporal Gregory Horne Sr., who died from complications while recovering from an injury sustained during a training exercise.
Our condolences go out to Hopkins Fire Department and the family and friends of Assistant Chief Jimmy Scanlon who suffered a medical emergency after he responded to an apartment fire. Assistant Chief Scanlon served as a firefighter for 14 years.
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and ATF recognizes the significant role military families and veterans have in our communities and our own ranks. Veterans and spouses are encouraged to apply for ATF jobs at http://atf.gov/careers/veterans…. #ATF50#WeAreATF
Tomorrow, people across the country will turn their clocks back as daylight saving time ends. It is a great time to check and change your smoke alarm batteries. If a fire starts in your home, a working smoke alarm can give you time to get out. http://nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-equipment/Smoke-alarms…. #ATF50
ATF HQ hosted Citizens' Academy alums this week for tours of ATF HQ, the National Laboratory Center, the National Services Center, and the Canine Training Center. Learn more about an ATF Citizens' Academy from your local field division at http://atf.gov/contact/atf-field-divisions…. #ATF50#WeAreATF
are offering a reward of up to $25K for information on the Sept. 24th murders of Yanelly Solorio-Rivera & her 3-week-old daughter Celine Solorio-Rivera in Fresno, CA. If you have information on this crime, contact 1-559-498-STOP.
and the family and friends of EMT/Firefighter Juan Wilson who suffered a medical emergency while working on a patient. He died after more than a month on life support. Firefighter Wilson served his community for 11 years. #LODD#LastAlarm
15 Alleged Members of a Paterson Gun Trafficking Ring Charged with Transporting Guns from South Carolina for Illegal Sale in NJ. We are proud to protect the public with great partners
We took down a gun trafficking ring that flooded the city of Paterson with illegal firearms from South Carolina. Too often our communities are devastated by gun violence and we are cracking down on those who fuel it. https://bit.ly/3Dyztmc
Our condolences go out to the Upper Saddle River Fire Department and the family and friends of Firefighter Alex Moss who died due to a medical emergency following a shift. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. #LODD#LastAlarm
During ATF’s 50th year, we are highlighting some of our unique programs and capabilities. ATF collects data from various sources to create reports related to commerce in firearms, trace data, arson and explosive incidents, and more. See http://atf.gov/resource-center/data-statistics…. #ATF50#WeAreATF
Dangerous duo sentenced to more than 41 years combined. David Houston Vargas will spend 26.5 years behind bars after he & co-defendant Kitira Hayes committed two armed robberies, led a police chase and shot at
We thank our partners @ATF_Denver@AdamsCoSheriff@WestminsterPD@LakewoodPDCO: Felon Sentenced to 26.5 Years in Prison for Robbery and Firearms Violations https://justice.gov/usao-co/pr/denver-felon-sentenced-265-years-prison-robbery-and-firearms-violations…
Acting SAC Bryan Miller participates in press conference re: apprehension of Kenneth Howard who shot 2 Newark PD Officers yesterday. Thanks to the diligent work of all Local, State, County & Federal agencies.
An Atlanta man pled guilty in a firearms trafficking conspiracy that involved over 500 firearms being shipped from Georgia to California & sold on the black market. For more on this