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Local agency thanks U.S. Attorney Scott Leary for highlighting Operation Overload

A local law enforcement agency thanked U.S. Attorney Scott Leary in a recent Facebook post for highlighting the impact of

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September 14, 2024 Bob Bakken

U.S. Attorney’s Office to work with local partners to reduce domestic violence

Communities have been designated in close coordination with community stakeholders.

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July 30, 2024 Bob Bakken

United States Attorney recognizes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

The most common forms of human trafficking are sexual exploitation and forced labor.

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July 1, 2024 Bob Bakken

Sentencing for domestic violence assault on Choctaw Indian Reservation

The Choctaw Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case.

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May 1, 2024 Bob Bakken

U.S. Attorney recognizes outstanding agents for work with victims

The award will be given annually to recognize agents or individuals who have demonstrated tremendous efforts and service to crime victims.

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February 22, 2024 Bob Bakken

Greenwood grain elevator owner pleads guilty to fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, and Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations are investigating the case.

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July 14, 2023 Bob Bakken

Booneville man sentenced in drug trafficking case

Williams was involved in a drug trafficking organization responsible for transporting large quantities of methamphetamine from Texas and distributing it throughout the Northern District of Mississippi and elsewhere.

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April 26, 2023 Bob Bakken

National Crime Victims Rights Week April 23-29

According to a report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2021, there were more than 4.6 million violent victimizations and 11.7 million property crimes.