‘Operation Legend’ Sends Federal Agents to Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee to Combat Violent Crime
Nearly 100 federal agents are headed to Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee as part of “Operation Legend,” a violent crime-busting initiative.
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Government Watchdogs Investigating Use of Force by Federal Officers in Portland, Washington D.C.
The inspectors general of the Justice Department and Homeland Security have launched an investigations into how federal agents have used of force and detained protesters during demonstrations in Portland and Washington D.C.
Man Sentenced to Nearly 13 Years in Prison in Ambush Shooting of ATF Agent
A 27-year-old Illinois man was sentenced Tuesday to nearly 13 years in prison for his role in an ambush of ATF agents in Gary, Ind.
ATF Investigating 250+ Fires in Minneapolis Amid Unrest Following George Floyd’s Death
The ATF is investigating more than 150 fires that broke out during unrest following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
ATF Agent Shot During Raid of Pittsburgh Home; a Dozen Suspects Arrested
An ATF agent was shot and hospitalized early Tuesday during a raid in a Pittsburgh neighborhood following a wiretap investigation into drug dealing.
Man Charged with Planting Explosives Next to Downtown Pittsburgh Building
A 52-year-old man has been charged on allegations he planted explosives next to a building in downtown Pittsburgh.
Man Accused of Pointing Handgun at ATF Agent While Walking with a Child
A 33-year-old man with a child is accused of pointing a handgun at the face of an ATF agent in Englewood, Ill., just after midnight Wednesday morning, federal prosecutors said.
Ex-ATF Official Talks About the Power of Gun Rights Groups and the Agency’s Director Position
David Chipman By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com David Chipman knows a thing or two about guns. The Michigan native worked as an agent and official at the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in Detroit and elsewhere for 25 years, enforcing the nation’s gun laws. These days, he works for the Washington-based organization, Giffords: Courage to…