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Federal Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for 2023-10-27 ( 9 items )  
Army Criminal Investigation Command: Investigation Into Death of Army Spouse Leads to Arrests (10)
QUANTICO, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command issued the following news release: In May of 2023, the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, Central Texas Field Office, responded to the death of Cameron Mann, also known as Cameron Chamberlain, the 27-year-old spouse of Fort Cavazos Soldier, Spc. Craig Chamberlain. With the help of forensic testing and partner agencies, the Army CID investigation indicated she died due to fentanyl poisoning. The  more PR

Defense Contract Management Agency: Hatch Act Ensures Federal Employees Remain Professional, Observe Rules (10)
FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: By Sarah Gauvin and Patrick Tremblay, DCMA Public Affairs As political tensions and available technologies increase, the election season brings more challenges for federal employees who must abide by Hatch Act rules throughout the year. Defense Contract Management Agency reminds personnel that Department of Defense and agency leadership encourage and actively support personnel in their civ more PR

Department of Defense Education Activity: Christopher Ford Appointed Principal of Kingsolver Elementary School (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Kingsolver Elementary School is excited to announce the appointment of Christopher Ford as its new principal. With over a decade of experience in education and a dedication to student success, Christopher Ford brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his new role. Ford's journey into education began with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management earned during his servic more PR

Dulles CBP Intercepts 46 Pounds of Ketamine Concealed in Air Cargo From Cameroon (10)
STERLING, Virginia, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized about 46 pounds of ketamine, an animal tranquilizer abused by users, in an air cargo shipment from Cameroon on October 10 at Washington Dulles International Airport. CBP agriculture specialists examined a shipment manifested as "Garri and Water FuFu" that was destined to an address in Washington, D.C. Inside the shi more PR

NCUA Posts 2024-2025 Proposed Budget, Sets Nov. 16 Public Briefing (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * Agency Accepting Comments and Budget Briefing Presentation Requests * * * The National Credit Union Administration's staff draft budget for 2024-2025 is now available on the agency's website for review and comment (opens new window). The draft budget has also been submitted for publication in the Federal Register, and the comment period is open until November 21 more PR

Norfolk CBP Seizes Firearms, Ammo Being Smuggled to Liberia in a Seaport Container (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized three firearms and over 200 rounds of ammunition in Norfolk, Va., on October 12 that was concealed inside a shipping container destined to Liberia. The shipping container, which was shipped from a Minneapolis suburb, was manifested to contain three vehicles and household goods. CBP officers  more PR

USAO recognizes HSI Washington, D.C. for operation combating MS-13 (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- On Sept. 28, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) recognized two members of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Washington, D.C. for their work in combating the transnational criminal organization known as MS-13. Special Agent Justin Schmitt and Task Force Officer Andrew Speights of the Manassas City Poli more PR

Va. U.S. Attorney: Suffolk Man Pleads Guilty to $2M Medicare Fraud (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Jessica D. Aber, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: A Suffolk man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud health insurance programs of more than $2 million through fraudulent claims for braces and other medical equipment. According to court documents, in 2017, Julian Latty, 40, and his co-conspirator Jordan Thomas Broome, 37, of Texas, formed a Virginia Beach company called Beach Medica more PR

Webinar Series Highlighting the Value Defense Contract Audit Agency Brings to Government Partners (10)
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: DCAA is partnering with the Defense Acquisition University to host a series of DCAA specific webinar sessions. All sessions are scheduled 1-2:30 p.m. EST. The first session, DCAA Overview and Incurred Cost Process, is scheduled Nov. 16, 2023. Register to earn Continuous Learning Point credits (CLP) and gain insight into DCAA's core competencies, products, and se more PR