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FOUND: Missing Soldier The search has ended for the absent without leave Soldier assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. Story

Empowering Change: Understanding Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention, and Response April marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence and empowering individuals to take action to prevent it. Story

$10,000 Reward for Information Army CID is offering a reward up to $10,000 for credible information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for committing the offense of sexual assault an active duty soldier assigned to Fort Shafter, HI. Story

Army CID's Executive Protection Symposium Centers on Continuous Transformation Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division welcomed dozens of key Special Agents and Story

U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory Assistant Director Debra Glidewell accepts position as Vice-Chair of the Council of Federal Forensic Laboratory Directors (CFFLD) U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL) Assistant Director Debra Glidewell has accepted Story

U.S. District Court And U.S. Attorney’s Office Warn Public Of Jury Duty Scam Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg warn the public of a nationwide scam in which callers pose as U.S. Marshals or other government officials and claim that the victim is about to be arrested for not appearing for jury duty but can avoid arrest by paying a fine. Story

Okinawa Based Soldier Sentenced to 240 Months in Prison A Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, Far East Field Office investigation has led to the conviction and sentencing of an active duty Soldier assigned to an Okinawa based U.S. Army unit. Story

$25,000 Reward for Information The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for credible information leading to the apprehension of Jesse Bussey. Army CID is working jointly with the United States Marshals Service to bring this fugitive to justice. Story

UPDATED: Wanted / Be on the Lookout! Specialist Jonathan Kang Lee, a deserter of the U.S. Army, was apprehended by the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division with the assistance of local authorities on Jan. 26 and transferred to military custody. Story

$25,000 Reward for Information The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for credible information leading to the recovery of Lorrene Debra Reynolds, or for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for her disappearance. Story

Updated: Wanted / Be on the Lookout! Specialist Jonathan Kang Lee, a deserter of the U.S. Army, was apprehended by the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division with the assistance of local authorities on Jan. 26 and transferred to military custody. Story

$10,000 Reward for Information on Death of Radcliff Man The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a reward up to $10,000 for credible information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Michael R. Stewart. Story

Justice Department Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Insect Shield LLC and Its Founder The Justice Department has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Insect Shield LLC for allegedly causing the submission of false claims to the Department of Defense (DoD) under contracts to provide Army Combat Uniforms. Story

Up to $10,000 REWARD for credible information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of offender The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an assault that occurred on Fort Belvoir around 0100, Dec. 18, 2023. Story

Fort Eisenhower woman indicted for murder in child’s death A U.S. Army spouse at Fort Eisenhower has been indicted on two counts of murder by a federal grand jury. Story

Kansas man charged with assault at a U.S. Army installation A Kansas man has been charged through criminal complaint in Topeka, Kansas, following an incident on a federal military installation. Story

$10,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction Army CID is offering a reward of up to $10,000.00 for credible information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for a fatality hit and run occurring on Honeycutt Rd near Parham Blvd in Cumberland County, NC. Story

Settlement With Purdue University For False Claims in Research Grant Applications to Federal Agencies United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson and Purdue University announced a pre-suit settlement resolving allegations that an associate professor of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology in Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine falsified documentation provided to the National Institutes of Health and Department of the Army. Story

U.S. Army spouse at Fort Eisenhower is in custody on a federal murder charge. April Evalyn Short, 30, of Fort Eisenhower – formerly Fort Gordon – is charged by federal complaint with Murder, with an aggravating circumstance of the alleged crime occurring during an act of child abuse, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Story

New Jersey Man Arrested on Felony Assault Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach A New Jersey man has been arrested on felony assault charges for acts committed during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Story

Operation Free Ride - Army CID Leads a Joint Operation in Hawaii Special Agents from the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division’s Pacific Field Office led a joint law enforcement operation called Operation Free Ride, November 7. Story

$25,000 Reward for Information $25,000 Reward for credible information regarding the murder of Sgt. 1st Class John Jean. Story

Federal Jury Finds Former Fort Hood Texas Soldier Guilty on 5 Child Exploitation Counts A former Fort Hood, Texas soldier was found guilty today of one count of enticement of a child, two counts of travelling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and two counts of transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. Story

New Jersey Couple Resentenced for Child Abuse A former U.S. Army major and his wife were sentenced today for a fourth time for their respective roles in abusing their adopted children – who all were less than 4 years old and developmentally delayed – through neglectful and cruel acts, including breaking their bones, denying them medical attention, withholding water and force-feeding them hot sauce, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Story

El Paso Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison An El Paso man was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso to 240 months in prison for distribution of a controlled substance causing serious bodily injury. Story

Investigation Into Death of Army Spouse Leads to Arrests 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. Story

Four Alleged Fentanyl Traffickers Arrested in Connection to Army Spouse Death Four individuals have been arrested on criminal charges related to their alleged involvement in fentanyl trafficking resulting in the death of the dependent spouse of a Fort Cavazos soldier. Story

USAG Benelux Spotlight: SSA Nicolas Delmoitié In this series, we are shining a light on our workforce in and around the Benelux. This Spotlight is on SSA Nicolas Delmoitié, a Belgian native who recently returned to the area as a member of the U.S. Army. Story

Killeen Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison A Killeen man was sentenced in a federal court in Waco to 97 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Story

Army CID Europe Field Office establishes Behavioral Threat Assessment consultants to support Army violence prevention efforts The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division’s Europe Field Office is proud to announce the launch of its Behavioral Threat Assessment Team, with two Special Agents designated as BTAT consultants after completing a comprehensive initial training program hosted by Army CID’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. Story

Man Sentenced for Strangling Spouse in Japan A Michigan man was sentenced to one year and a day in prison for assaulting and strangling his spouse at their off-base residence outside of U.S. Army Garrison Japan in Sagamihara, Japan. Story

Alleged Fentanyl Traffickers Arrested in Bell County Four individuals were arrested in Bell County Thursday on criminal charges related to their alleged fentanyl trafficking. Story

Two Civilians Arrested in Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Multi-Agency Operation at Fort Bliss Special Agents from the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division’s Southwest Field Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force led a multiagency undercover law enforcement operation at Fort Bliss targeting child sexual predators in the community Sept. 7-10, 2023. Story

Army CID launches Crime Prevention Business Coalition at Camp Humphreys The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is proud to announce the successful launch of its Crime Prevention Business Coalition. The coalition’s goal is to enhance community safety and to solve complex criminal investigations in the area surrounding Camp Humphreys, South Korea, commonly known as "The Ville", a vibrant community known for its diversity and its appeal to military families. Story

Investigation into the death of PV2 Ana Basaldua-Ruiz The investigation into the death of PV2 Ana Basaldua-Ruiz’s death has been completed by the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. Story

Army CID Special Agent-in-Charge for Central Texas Field Office Receives Honorary Award from Women in Federal Law Enforcement Special Agent in Charge, Central Texas Field Office, Maria E. Thomas received the 2023 Outstanding Federal Law Enforcement Employee Award at the Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) awards banquet. This prestigious award recognizes the exemplary performance of an outstanding employee in the field of law enforcement who has shown a sustained superior level of performance throughout her career. Story

Preci Manufacturing to Pay $150,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Preci Manufacturing Inc. (Preci) has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by selling parts to the United States military that Preci failed to test, despite clear contract testing requirements meant to ensure the strength and durability of the parts. Story

UPDATED: Seeking Information on Missing Soldier The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing Soldier assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Katterbach Kaserne, Germany, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Dean Lane. Story

Fort Cavazos Soldier not a Person of Interest in Death of Spouse Special Agents from the Army Criminal Investigation Division’s Central Texas Field Office are working jointly with detectives from the Killeen Police Department on the May 23 death of Cameron Chamberlain. Story

Incident on Fort Stewart Georgia The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division has a subject in custody related to this morning's vehicle crash at the 3rd Infantry Division headquarters building on Fort Stewart, Georgia. Story

Seeking Information on Missing Soldier The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is requesting public assistance in locating a missing Soldier assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Katterbach Kaserne, Germany. Story

Army CID’s Cold Case Unit Reinvestigating 30-Year-Old Murder Case The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division’s Cold Case Unit is offering a $50,000 reward for credible information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the 1993 murder of Pfc. Erica D. Holder. Story

Operation Keiki Shield 18: Six Individuals Arrested Special Agents from the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division’s Pacific Field Office, led a multiagency proactive online undercover law enforcement operation targeting child sexual predators in Hawaii from May 19-21, known as “Operation Keiki Shield,” that resulted in the arrest of six individuals on charges related to sex offenses against children. Story

Reward of $50,000 for Information on the Death of Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez It has been three years since 21-year-old Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was reported missing, near Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina. The remains of the 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper from Fort Bragg later washed up on Shackleford Banks Island May 29, 2020. Story

Seeking Information on Missing Soldier Army CID is requesting assistance in locating a missing Soldier assigned to Fort Cavazos. Spc. Craig Chamberlain was last reported to be leaving his residence on 15 May 2023 in Killeen, Texas. Story

$25,000 Reward Offered for Information on Murder of Army Cadet The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a reward of $25,000.00 for credible information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Cadet Joseph Banales. Story

Army lab provides expansive capabilities to entire DOD Whether by standard mail truck or full-blown big rig, evidence from around the world continuously flows into the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory in Forest Park, Georgia. Story

$25,000 Reward Offered for Information on Death of Redstone Arsenal Soldier The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a reward of $25,000.00 for credible information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Sgt. 1st Class Tristian Jackson. Story

Soldier sentenced to 42 years in prison for sexual assault A U.S. Army Soldier stationed at Fort Polk, La., has been sentenced by a military judge after pleading guilty to rape and sexual assault of a child and the production and possession of child pornography. Story

Update on deceased individual found on Fort Bragg During a routine patrol on the morning of Nov. 21, Fort Bragg Military Police discovered a burned-out vehicle adjacent to Range 74 on a section of road accessible to the public Story

Combatting Online Sexual Exploitation of Children The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division's Cyber Directorate is reminding parents to safeguard their children and teenagers against invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting, and other forms of harassment found online. Story

Fort Belvoir housing area standoff comes to successful conclusion without incident An on-post domestic disturbance incident which began in the early morning hours today on Fort Belvoir, which escalated to a standoff with law enforcement, was brought to a successful conclusion Story

Fort Hood Soldier in pre-trial confinement, linked to sexual assaults A Soldier assigned to the 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade is in pre-trial confinement suspected of multiple sexual assaults on Fort Hood, Texas. Story

Texas man convicted in drug related death of Fort Hood Soldier An investigation led by the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) resulted in the arrest and conviction of a Texas man for selling fentanyl. Story

Army CID Establishes Cold Case Unit The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) furthers its transformation and expands its commitment to support and protect Department of the Army, Soldiers, civilians, contractors, and their families. Story

CID Hires First Three Civilian Special Agents-in-Charge The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has selected the first three civilian special agents-in-charge (SACs) to run the field offices in Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Carson, Colorado, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Story

Under Secretary of the Army visits Army CID Headquarters The first civilian director of the U.S Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), gave a report on his first 100 days to the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Army at CID Headquarters here Tuesday. Story

First Civilian Director Takes Helm of U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent Gregory D. Ford assumed responsibility as director of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Va., Friday. Story

Army Announces new CID Director The Army has selected Special Agent Gregory D. Ford as the first civilian director of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command. Story

1987 Cold Case Solved More than three decades after the body of a female Fort Carson Soldier was found, justice has finally been served. Story

Public’s help wanted: Missing Fort Hood Soldier The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is seeking the public’s help in locating missing Fort Hood Soldier, Sgt. Elder N. Fernandes. Story

Army CID's Defense Forensic Science Center on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic In the middle of March as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the United States, the Army made mission adjustments to focus on protecting the force, posturing for global operational readiness, and supporting the national effort to fight the new novel coronavirus. Story

Spc. Vanessa Guillen Investigation Update One military suspect is deceased after taking his own life yesterday in Killeen, Texas, and a civilian suspect has been arrested by the Texas Rangers in connection with the disappearance of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen. Story

Putting Together the Pieces - When a Cold Case Gets Hot: Army crime lab at work In August 2008, Norfolk, Virginia, police investigated the scene of a home invasion and rape. A Navy chief petty officer, reported that she awoke to an unknown male assaulting her. Before leaving, he threatened to harm her and her teenaged daughter if she reported him. Story

CID Offers $15,000 for Information on Human Remains Possibly from Oregon, Northern California The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID, is offering a $15,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the identification of human remains found on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and any circumstances surrounding the victim’s death. Story

CID Warns Public & Seeks Assistance: Attempted Child Abduction Case The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID, is warning the Fort Hood community and encouraging anyone with information about a recent kidnapping attempt on Fort Hood, Texas, to immediately contact law enforcement. Story

CID Agent receives National Recognition in Fight Against Terror A U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command Special Agent was recognized by the Department of Justice recently, for his significant contributions in the fight against terrorism during the annual meeting of Department of Defense Task Force Officers at the Bolger Center in Potomac, Md. Story

Former Army MP, CID Agent Awarded For Heroics During a formal ceremony yesterday in the office of the Majority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives, a former U.S. Army Military Policeman and CID Special Agent was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic actions during the Korean War. Story

CID Agent Saves Swimmers, Awarded Soldier’s Medal On November 4, 2013, in his last official act as the special-agent-in-charge of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Puerto Rico CID office, Special Agent James Spalding humbly received the Soldier’s Medal, the Army’s highest decoration for valor not involving combat, before his fellow Soldiers, civilians, family and friends. Story

Army CID Offers $25,000 Reward in Afghanistan Murder Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, are offering a $25,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the 2009 murder of U.S. Army Soldier Sgt. Anton R. Phillips at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan. Story

Soldier Apprehended in Connection with Knox Shooting The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID, announced today that a Soldier assigned to Fort Knox’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division was apprehended for questioning in connection with the shooting death of a Department of the Army civilian employee. Story

CCIU Detectives Deliver Digital Justice No other environment within the modern era has evolved as rapidly and as exponentially as the Internet. Traversing this virtual jungle, a global community of users takes advantage of almost unlimited access to news, information and services by the simple click of a mouse or a tap on a Smartphone. Story

Army CID seeking information on kidnapping and sexual assault Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as Army CID, are seeking the public’s assistance in connection with an alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a Fort Benning resident on Oct. 17, at approximately 10 a.m. Story

Army Senior Leader’s Recognize NCO Special Agent Throughout history, the success or failure of America’s military has been directly linked to the caliber of non-commissioned officers (NCOs) serving within its ranks. Story

$125,000 Reward On 10th Anniversary, Army Special Agents Seek Information on Homicide of Young, Pregnant Soldier in Hanau, Germany Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, are offering a $125,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the 2001 death of U.S. Army Soldier Pfc. Amanda Gonzales in Hanau, Germany. Story

U.S. Army CID Pleads with Public, Warns Against Romance Scams Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command are once again warning the American public, as well as citizens from other nations, to be extra vigilant and not to fall prey to internet scams or impersonation fraud -- especially scams promising true love, but only end up breaking hearts and bank accounts. Story

Maj. Gen. David E. Quantock Assumes Responsibility as the Provost Marshal General of the Army, Takes Command of Criminal Investigation Command During a formal ceremony today at Fort Belvoir’s Long Parade Field, Maj. Gen. David E. Quantock assumed responsibility as the Provost Marshal General of the U.S. Army and took command of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID. Story

CID Special Agents Puts Taliban on Notice As dawn breaks over the Hindu Kush mountains, a small group of highly-trained law enforcement professionals put the final touches on what is to be the crescendo of combating corruption at Bagram Airfield. Story

Army CID Statement Regarding Arlington National Cemetery Today at Arlington National Cemetery, Christopher Grey, the spokesperson for the U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, made the following statement during a press conference. Story

Army Fraud Unit Recovers $1.6 Billion Billions of American dollars are paid to contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, both large and small. Everything from ammunition to nasal spray is purchased, on contract, and then shipped, by another contracted organization, to an Army post, camp or station anywhere in the world. Story

CID Special Agent recognized by Department of Justice for work done on one of country’s largest terrorism financing cases What became known as one of the largest terrorism financing prosecutions in American history ended in May 2009. Tried and convicted of funneling more than $12 million to Hamas, the Holy Land Foundation (HLF) trials eventually sent five of its officers to prison for terms ranging from 15 to 65 years. Story

U.S. Army CID Warns Unsuspecting Victims of Internet Romance Scams For the past few years Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, have been warning the American public to be vigilant of internet scams and Impersonation Fraud - especially those promising true love. Story

Body on Fort Bragg Identified, Investigation Continues The body of a man discovered on Monday in a wooded area on Fort Bragg has been identified as 31-year-old Angel Pesante of Fayetteville, according to the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, the lead investigative agency in the death. Story

U.S. Army CID Warns Unsuspecting Victims of Internet Romance Scams Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command are warning the American public to be vigilant of internet scams and Impersonation Fraud –especially those promising true love, but only end up breaking hearts and bank accounts. Story

BG Colleen L. McGuire assumes responsibility of the Provost Marshal General of the Army, takes command of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command Brigadier General Colleen L. McGuire assumed responsibility as the Provost Marshal General of the Army and took command of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) on Thursday in a ceremony held at the Well’s Field House on Fort Belvoir. Story

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