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Cyber threats are on the rise, with hijacked networks, cryptocurrency heists, and corporate espionage becoming alarmingly common. Learn how #YourFBI Cyber Division is working to unmask hackers and safeguard Americans and businesses from these cyber-attacks: fbi.gov/investigate/cy….

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Avoid becoming the victim of fraud and know what to do if your #SocialSecurity information is compromised. Help us #SlamTheScam and stop government imposters in their tracks. ssa.gov/scam

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the location and/or recovery of the three members of the Choc family. If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI's Toll-Free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov and for any member of the public with images or video, you can upload those at fbi.gov/chocfamily

The #FBI joins the country in remembering and honoring the victims of the bombing of the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993. Learn about the #FBI investigation and our efforts to seek justice in their honor at fbi.gov/history/famous…

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the location and/or recovery of the three members of the Choc family. If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI's Toll-Free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov and for any member of the public with images or video, you can upload those at fbi.gov/chocfamily

Following a trial in September 2025, a federal jury convicted an Arkansas man of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Nicholas Ferlando Haynie, 45, of Camden, Arkansas, was a member of a drug trafficking organization based in Mobile, Alabama. Haynie had been previously convicted of multiple felonies, including the manufacture, delivery, and possession of a controlled substance and sexual abuse first degree in violation of Arkansas state law in 2000. Haynie had also been convicted in federal court in Arkansas for the distribution of crack cocaine in 2014. While in federal prison, Haynie was twice convicted of possessing a prohibited object (cell phone). Haynie was released from federal prison in 2021. On December 18, 2025, Haynie was sentenced to 40 years in prison, followed by an eight-year term of supervised release upon release from prison. Haynie was also ordered to pay a $500,000 fine and a $100 special assessment.

It was a busy last day on the job. This will be my last post on this account. Tomorrow I return to civilian life. It’s been an incredible year thanks to the leadership and decisiveness of President Trump. It was the honor of a lifetime to work with Director Patel, and to serve you, the American people. See you on the other side. -Dan

MEMBERS OF A LOCAL DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION SENTENCED IN FEDERAL COURT Five members of an interstate drug distribution organization were sentenced in federal court during October and December of 2025. Richard Wells, III, 48; Ronald Darnell Phillips, 45; and Demetrius James Lutin, 45 were sentenced on October 9, 2025. John David Clarke, 49, was sentenced on December 4, 2025, and Desmon Demond James, 49, was sentenced on December 11, 2025. All five men are from Mobile. Court documents show that they were indicted as members of a cocaine and heroin trafficking conspiracy that operated from 2016 through April 2025. They entered guilty pleas to the conspiracy charge during the fall of 2024. Phillips, Clarke, and Lutin also pleaded guilty to substantive counts charging possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Clarke pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and wire fraud in a separately charged case. Clarke further pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of prison contraband. James also pled guilty to possession of prison contraband. Clarke was sentenced to 240 months’ imprisonment in both the drug trafficking and fraud cases, with the sentences to run concurrently. Clarke was ordered to serve a ten-year term of supervised release upon release from prison. Wells was sentenced to 108 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by a 10-year term of supervised release. Lutin was sentenced to 90 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by a ten-year term of supervised release. Phillips was sentenced to 37 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by a ten-year term of supervised release. James was sentenced to 58 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by a five-year term of supervised release. As conditions of their supervision, all five defendants will undergo testing and treatment for drug and/or alcohol abuse, and each will be subject to a search of his person and premises upon reasonable suspicion. No fine was imposed but the judge ordered that Phillips pay $100 in special assessments; Lutin, and Wells were ordered to pay $200 in special assessments; James was ordered to pay $125 in special assessments; and Clarke was ordered to pay $525 in special assessments and $83,931.70 in restitution to the IRS and Small Business Administration. Judge Moorer further ordered the forfeiture of the property that was seized during the investigation, including cash and numerous weapons. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, United States Customs and Border Protection, the Internal Revenue Service, the Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, and the Mobile Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Justin Kopf and Gloria Bedwell prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States. This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

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ow.ly/EHVo50X6NNs FBI Mobile is assisting Montgomery and other L/E partners with the investigation into the acts of violence that occurred in the downtown area on 10/4/25. For anyone who has photos or videos of the event please use the link to share with us.

Jason Jones, 46, was sentenced today to 210 months in prison for Production of Child Pornography and Attempted Enticement of a Child. After a search warrant, child pornography was found on three of Jones’ devices. This case was worked by Mobile County S.O. and the FBI.

FBI Mobile along with our state, local, and federal partners arrested 13 individuals yesterday in an immigration enforcement event. 3 of the individuals had prior criminal histories. These arrests occurred in Mobile and Baldwin County.

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The FBI has created a digital media tip line seeking information regarding the shooting at Utah Valley University that took place on September 10, 2025: tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f…

John Brown, Jr., 26, of Mobile was sentenced today to one year in prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme that victimized area businesses. Brown’s case was related to a larger conspiracy in Mobile orchestrated by convicted fraudster Sean White. FBI-Mobile investigated the case against John Brown, Jr.

JUST ANNOUNCED: The FBI is offering a $15,000 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of two unknown suspects responsible for the 2021 homicide of Amit Patel in Columbus, Ga. Details here: ow.ly/9pNq50WS4wt @cpdga

Quentin Derrin Young of Moss Point, MS,was arrested this week in Jackson County MS by agents from FBI Mobile and members of the Jackson County Sheriff's office. Young was wanted on multiple sexual abuse charges in Mobile County and is considered innocent until proven guilty.

FBI Mobile along with Baldwin County Sheriff's Department, HSI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, ERO and other partners arrested 4 yesterday in an immigration enforcement operation. One suspect attempted to elude the team and lost control of his vehicle resulting in minor damage.