NEW: #FBIWFO releases video & additional information regarding the investigation into the pipe bombs placed in DC on January 5th. fbi.gov/wanted/seeking…
Two pipe bombs were placed near the DNC and RNC between 7:30 and 8:30 on the evening of Jan. 5th. The devices found were viable devices.
The person responsible wore a face mask, grey hooded sweatshirt, and black and light grey Nike Air Max Speed Turf shoes with a yellow logo.
We are asking the public to come forward with any information that could assist us, you may know someone who was making plans to travel to the Capitol Hill area of DC or researching these locations.
The #FBI is asking for the public’s help to identify the individual responsible for placing these pipe bombs to ensure they will not harm themselves or anyone else.
"The American people have provided invaluable assistance in this investigation, and the FBI and our law enforcement partners are very grateful for that cooperation," said Steven M. D'Antuono, #FBIWFO Assistant Director in Charge. fbi.gov/contact-us/fie…
“We still believe there is someone out there who has information they may not have realized was significant until now. We know it can be a difficult decision to report information about family or friends—but this is about protecting human life."
“These pipe bombs were viable devices that could have been detonated, resulting in serious injury or death. We need the public’s help to identify the individual responsible for placing these pipe bombs to ensure they will not harm themselves or anyone else.”
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Today, the #FBI family marks the 14th anniversary of the abduction of Bob Levinson from Kish Island, Iran. Bob was abducted on March 9, 2007 & is the longest-held hostage in U.S. history. ow.ly/C02q50DU9CD
“For 14 years the Iranian government has denied the U.S. government, the FBI, and most importantly, the Levinson family any answers about the circumstances surrounding Bob’s abduction,” said #FBI Director Christopher Wray.
“The FBI continues to mourn the loss of our beloved friend and colleague, and the Levinson family continues to grieve the loss of their husband, father, and grandfather."
@USAO_DC@IRS_CI@US_FDA “The three co-conspirators charged today exploited those suffering through an opioid epidemic to enrich themselves,” said James A. Dawson, #FBIWFO Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division.
@USAO_DC@IRS_CI@US_FDA “This case demonstrates the FBI’s commitment to working with our law enforcement partners around the country to show these criminals and others like them that they can no longer hide behind the dark web to operate their online, illicit marketplaces,..."
These individuals are wanted by #FBI for their alleged involvement in conspiracy to defraud US by impairing, obstructing & defeating the lawful functions of FEC, DOJ & Dept of State. This occurred from early 2014 to February of 2018. fbi.gov/wanted/counter…
These individuals allegedly took actions to reach significant numbers of Americans for the purposes of interfering w/ US political system, includ. the 2016 Presidential Election. On Feb 16, 2018, federal arrest warrants were issued & ppl charged w/ conspiracy to defraud US.
Additionally, Konstantin Viktorovich Kilimnik is also wanted by the #FBI for obstruction of justice & engaging in a conspiracy to obstruct justice btwn Feb 2018 & April 2018. fbi.gov/wanted/counter…
One of the Nation’s Largest Chicken Producers Pleads Guilty to Price Fixing and is Sentenced to a $107 Million Criminal Fine @JusticeATRjustice.gov/opa/pr/one-nat…
@JusticeATR “Today’s plea is another example of the FBI’s ongoing work to eliminate bid rigging and price fixing and hold those conducting these activities accountable for their actions,” said #FBIWFO ADIC Steven M. D’Antuono.
@JusticeATR “These criminal acts cheat American workers & consumers while harming competitive markets."
NEW PHOTOS: #FBIWFO is seeking to identify those involved in the riots at the US Capitol on Jan 6, including those involved in the assault of several media members & destruction of property at media staging area at NE corner of the Capitol at approx. 5 pm. Photos #201-204 below
If you have info, call 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov to submit information. Reference the assault on media (AOM) photo number when calling or submitting info online. Photos #205-208 below.
ARRESTED: Patrick McCaughey was arrested for allegedly assaulting a @DCPoliceDept officer on Jan. 6th during the violence at the U.S. Capitol. justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/con…
@DCPoliceDept “Even after days of seeing so many shocking and horrific scenes from the siege on the U.S. Capitol, the savage beating of D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Hodges stands out for the assailants’ blatant disregard for human life,” said #FBIWFO ADIC Steven M. D’Antuono.
@DCPoliceDept "Patrick McCaughey’s actions were violent, barbaric, and completely out of control."