Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A Colombian court released two of six men arrested in the murder of a DEA agent, the Associated Press reports. Defense attorneys said prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to hold the two suspects in the death of DEA agent James Watson, who was known as “Terry.” Authorities said Watson, 43,…
By Ross Parker ticklethewire.com DEA Special Agent James “Terry” Watson had spent an enjoyable evening with friends at a Bogota restaurant watching Game 7 of the Heat-Spurs NBA Championship game. He was assigned to Cartagena but was in the Colombian capital as part of his duties. Agent Watson knew how dangerous being in law enforcement…
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The DEA is refusing to answer questions about three of its agents who are still on the federal payroll despite their alleged involvement in a prostitution scandal in Colombia, the Washington Examiner reports. The accusations are serious. DEA agents are accused of paying for a prostitute for a Secret Service supervisor and…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan, who served under two presidents, steps down on Friday after a long reign at the head of the agency. Sullivan, who had been director since 2006, had a successful run as director, but his tenure was not without heartburn. He had to deal with the couple…
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A DEA agent is accused of sending a prostitute to a Secret Service agent in Colombia while the pair were in the country working, the Huffington Post reports, citing a Justice Department report. The reports says a Secret Service supervisory agent received a massage and sex while preparing for President Obama’s visit….
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Everyday, people in federal law enforcement head to work, grab a coffee, maybe a donut or a bagel, comb through their emails, read a newspaper or website and go about fighting crime, protecting the public from violent drug dealers, public corruption, gun-related crimes, healthcare fraud and terrorism. But on occasion,…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Everyday, people in federal law enforcement head to work, grab a coffee, maybe a donut or a bagel, comb through their emails, read a newspaper or website and go about fighting crime, protecting the public from violent drug dealers, public corruption, gun-related crimes, healthcare fraud and terrorism. But on occasion, something…
