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April 20 2009 2009-233

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Missing Person Annie Macdonald (Local DC BOLO) The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the publicrsquos assistance in locating a missing person identified as 79-year-old Annie Macdonald of the 2800 block of Otis Street NE Ms Macdonald was last seen at approximately 11 am on Thursday April 16 2009 in the 2800 block of Otis Street NE Ms Macdonald is described as a white female 5rsquo0rdquo tall weighing approximately 175 pounds with brown eyes and gray hair She was last wearing black pants gold in color blouse and a gray jacket Ms Macdonald may appear disoriented Anyone with information about Ms Macdonaldrsquos whereabouts is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 httpnewsroomdcgovshowaspxagencympdcsection2release16769 Police Investigate VA Synagogue Vandalisms (Area of Interest) Police in Norfolk Virginia are investigating several incidents of hate-filled vandalism Police said synagogues and other places of worship were desecrated by racial and anti-Semitic messages They were discovered by worshippers early

Saturday An anti-gay slur was also reported at one location An investigation is under way and police have no suspects httpwwwwtvrcomGlobalstoryaspS=10210686ampnav=menu79_2 Police Make Arrest in Gun Store Burglary 1 Suspect Still Sought (NCR BOLO) Police have arrested one of two suspects sought in connection with the burglary of a Leesburg gun store Anthony Rumont Roberts of Middleburg was arrested and charged with burglary grand larceny concealing stolen firearms grand larceny with the intent to distribute or sell stolen property obstruction of justice and destruction of property in connection with a burglary at Loudoun Guns at 302 Industrial Court A second suspect described as a male 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6 inches tall and 150 pounds is still being sought He was last seen wearing an orange ski mask and dark clothing Police are urging residents to not make contact with the suspect as he may be armed Meanwhile police are working with the stores owners to identify all stolen property The Leesburg Police is encouraging citizens with any information regarding this incident to contact the department at 703-771-4500 or if they wish to remain anonymous 703-443-TIPS httpwwwwjlacomnewsstories0409613537html

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Donrsquot be an easy target Message from the DC Metro Transit Police (Public SafetySecurity) For your security Metro Transit Police officers are everywhere in the systemmdashon Metrobuses and trains at stations and in parking lots But you play a role in your security too We suggest that you follow these safety and crime prevention tips so that you donrsquot become an easy target Late Night Travel Tips 1 Travel with someone you know 2 Stand near other passengers when waiting for a train or Metrobus 3 If you feel uncomfortable move near other people or look for a Metro employee for assistance 4 Ride in a rail car occupied by other people or sit in the first car where the train operator is located 5 Be alert to your surroundings Protect your electronic device 1 Carry your electronic device in a pocket or a place where it is not easily seen or in easy reach of others 2 Be smart about when and where you use your electronic device 3 Change the color of your ear piece so that it does not readily suggest you carry an expensive electronic device 4 Avoid sitting or standing near the doors of rail cars or Metrobuses Report suspicious behavior and objectionable conduct immediately 1 Call the Metro Transit Police at 202-962-2121 2 On a Metrobus tell the operator 3 In a station use the emergency telephones located on platforms to talk to a station manager 4 In a rail car use the emergency intercoms located at both ends of the rail car to talk to the train operator Source Metro Transit Police 202-962-2121 Washington DC is first city to get free mobile DTV (Resource) Broadcasters are set to announce later today that Washington DC will be the first city in the United States to receive free digital TV (DTV) broadcasts for their mobile phones laptops and in-car entertainment systems The broadcasts using mobile DTV technology will hit the city in July or August and will come from the local affiliates of CBS NBC PBS FOX and Ion At launch the broadcasts will be identical to those seen on standard TV sets including commercials Among the large companies supporting the technology are Dell Samsung LG and Kenwood Dell is expected to release a netbook with a built-in mobile DTV receiver later this year and Kenwood is currently developing car-based receivers Before the end of 2009 broadcasters hope to beam their signals to two dozen other cities including New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Boston and Atlanta httpwwwafterdawncomnewsarchive17674cfm Bogus waiter tricks customers at 2 NJ restaurants (Criminal TTP) Police say a man posing as a waiter collected $186 in cash from diners at two restaurants in New Jersey and walked out with the money in his pocket Diners described the bogus waiter as a spikey-haired 20-something wearing a dark blue or black button-down shirt yellow tie and khaki pants Police say he approached two women dining at Hobsons Choice in Hoboken NJ around 720 pm on Thursday He asked if they needed anything else before paying They said no and handed him $90 in cash About two hours later he approached three women dining at Margheritas Pizza and Cafe He asked if they were ready to pay took $96 and never returned with their change httpnewsyahoocomsap20090418ap_on_fe_stodd_bogus_waiter

FBI Pushes Parents to Make ID Kits for Children (Private Sector Resource) Federal authorities say that during the spring non-family child abductions increase by 36 percent Thatrsquos why the FBI is urging parents to have an identity kid for their child The kits could be the best defense for your childmdashand theyrsquore free

First take a photo of your child and make sure they look the way they usually do every day Next write all of their important information on an index cardmdashincluding height weight hair and eye color Be sure to include anything that is distinct Last take a cotton swab and brush the inside of the childrsquos cheek let it air dry and seal it in an envelope This provides a DNA sample of your child

ldquoYou put them in a packet Keep it where you would keep your most important papers That way if your child should ever be abducted you have what law enforcement needsrdquo There are kits available online but parents should never have to pay for one httpwwwnbc4icomcmhnewslocalarticlefbi_pushes_parents_to_make_id_kits_for_children14813 Analyst Note To access one of the many free Child ID Kits online visit httpwwwregisteredoffenderslistorgchild-id-kitpdf Intelligence agency hosts kids Web sites (Resource) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is hosting what it calls the Intelligence Agency Community Kids Page The page offers roughly a dozen links to US intelligence and law enforcement agency sites where children can learn about the institutional layout and various skill sets of each department For example the NSA offers a primer on cryptology led by a collection of trademarked characters like Crypto Cat and Decipher Dog Youngsters can race through timed puzzles and try their hand at photo analysis with the CIA The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency allows kids to play Image Ace with Terry Firma and Wanda World The Defense Intelligence Agency clearly knows its market Go here to blast away at incoming jets Department of Homeland Security concentrates on natural disaster preparedness explaining topics from tornadoes to tsunamis relegating terrorism to the bottom of the page and wisely leaving it to parents or teachers to go into further detail The State Department which probably had little say in being lumped in with the others invites future diplomats to play Where in the World is the Secretary following Hillary Clinton around the world and clicking on a map of her state visits for more information video and photos on each trip Its also a good place to see how the other half lives with Meet the Children of Diplomats httpnewscnetcom8301-13639_3-10214182-42html Analyst Note the ODNI Intelligence agency Community Kidrsquos Page can be accessed at httpwwwdnigovkidshtm

Cold Case Homicide Cards A Huge Hit Behind Bars (Investigative Tool) Valley Crime Stoppers is trying a new low-tech approach to solving cold homicide cases Playing cards showing homicide victims in unsolved cases are being sold to inmates at the Fresno County Jail and other correctional facilities in Central Valley area of California One side of the card shows the victim the other side has information on who to call if a person has information about the case Funds for the cold case homicide cards is provided through a grant from the National Institute of Justice wwwksee24cominternalst=printampid=41477707amppath=newslocal Logan Screener Finds Guns Explosives In Marines Luggage (Transportation Security) TSA screeners at Logan Airport found a gun a grenade fuse detonators and four magazines of ammunition inside the luggage of a United States Marine Sunday morning Corporal Justin W Reed 22 of Jacksonville NC was charged with possession of an infernal machine and attempting to put an explosive device on an aircraft TSA screened his checked bags and they found a semi-automatic handgun several hundred rounds of ammunition three model rocket engines containing an explosive mixture military pull-type fuses and a hand grenade fuse assembly with a detonator TSA is actively investigating why the gun and explosive materials were not detected during screening in Las Vegas httpwwwthebostonchannelcomnews19223035detailhtml Record Number of Meth Labs Resurface (Criminal TTP) Tennessee police say the methamphetamine problem in the state is on the rise Meth labs are now smaller mobile and harder to detect The state saw a decline in meth lab activity after the legislature passed the Meth-Free Tennessee Act in 2005 which required items containing meths main ingredients ephedrine and pseudoephedrine tablets to be sold behind the counter in pharmacies Anhydrous ammonia another key ingredient became harder to find when farmers began locking up their fertilizer tanks But in 2008 the state saw the re-emergence of the meth problem with 815 labs found Authorities say meth producers began using new ingredients such as a common household ice pack to make the drug Authorities want to close a loophole in the law that requires ephedrinepseudoephdrine tablets to be sold in pharmacies but allows gelcaps and liquids to be sold and purchased anywhere The graphic shown right displays common household ingredients typically used to produce methamphetamine wwwwsmvcomnews19045733detailhtml

Hallmark e-card virus considered severe (Cybercrime TTP) Millions of online greeting cards are sent every year and now a new virus is targeting those who receive them E-cards have become a fast fun way to keep in touch But a new virus - which pretends to be a Hallmark greeting card - is sweeping the country and experts are calling the threat severe At first glance the fraudulent e-mail which in one case came from ecardshallmarkcom looks pretty normal It says You have received a Hallmark e-card from your friend to see it click the attachment in this cased named postcardzip While the virus is constantly changing its now making its way to mid-Missouri Computer experts said the virus can be traced to Slovakia in Eastern Europe and its sole purpose is to steal your financial information like your banking PIN number Its going to slowly infect core Windows files so that you dont only know that its there Is your e-card is legit While this might seem like bad news for people who love online greeting cards there are a number of precautions in place 1 Hallmark e-cards never require a download and are not exe files If your card tells you to download it - ditch it 2 Hallmark e-cards will always come from the sender not Hallmarkcom If you dont recognize the sender theres a good chance its not real 3 All Hallmark e-cards have a confirmation number which you can type in at Hallmarks Web site to check if your card is legit 4 Notifications will include a link to the E-Card on Hallmarkcom as well as a URL pasted into the e-mail 5 The URL will begin with httphallmarkcom followed by characters that identify the individual e-card 6 Hallmark never requires and e-card recipient to enter a user name or password or any other personal info to retrieve their card 7 If you suspect youve downloaded a virus you can file a complaint at the Internet Crime Complaint Center wwwic3gov httpwwwconnectmidmissouricomnewsnews_storyaspxid=268883 FBI and States Vastly Expand DNA Databases (Resource) Until now the federal government genetically tracked only convicts But starting this month the FBI will join 15 states that collect DNA samples from those awaiting trial and will collect DNA from detained immigrants The FBI with a DNA database of 67 million profiles expects to accelerate its growth rate from 80000 new entries a year to 12 million by 2012 - a 17-fold increase Law enforcement officials say that expanding the DNA databanks to include legally innocent people will help solve more violent crimes They point out that DNA has helped convict thousands of criminals and has exonerated more than 200 wrongfully convicted people Law enforcement officials say that DNA extraction upon arrest is no different than fingerprinting at routine bookings and that states purge profiles after people are cleared of suspicion The police say that the potential hazards of genetic surveillance are worth it because it solves crimes and because DNA is more accurate than other physical evidence Enforcement officials contend that DNA is blind to race Federal profiles include little more information than the DNA sequence and the referring police agency Subjects names are usually kept by investigators Aa former prosecutor for Alameda County Calif and an adviser to crime laboratories said DNA demographics reflected the criminal population Even if an innocent mans DNA was included in a genetic database he said it would come to nothing without a crime scene sample to match it If you havent done anything wrong you have nothing to fear he said httpwwwnytimescom20090419us19DNAhtml_r=1amppagewanted=print

Work-At-Home Scams (Criminal TTP) Everyonersquos seen themmdashseductive work-at-home opportunities hyped in flyers tacked to telephone poles in newspaper classifieds in your e-mail and all over the web promising you hundreds or thousands of dollars a week for typing stuffing envelopes processing medical billing etc But beware of any offers that promise easy money for minimum effortmdashmany are scams that fill the coffers of criminals Here are a few of the most common work-at-home scams Advance-fee Starting a home-based business is easy Just invest a few hundred dollars in inventory set-up and training materials they say Of course if and when the materials do come they are totally worthlesshellipand yoursquore stuck with the bill Counterfeit check-facilitated mystery shopper Yoursquore sent a hefty check and asked to deposit it into your bank account then withdraw funds to shop and check out the service of local stores and wire transfer companies You keep a small amount of the money for your ldquoworkrdquo but then as instructed mail or wire the rest to your ldquoemployerrdquo Sound good One problem the initial check was phony and by the time your bank notifies you your money is long gone and yoursquore on the hook for the counterfeit check Pyramid schemes Yoursquore hired as a ldquodistributorrdquo and shell out big bucks for promotional materials and product inventories with little value (like get-rich quick pamphlets) Yoursquore promised money for recruiting more distributors so you talk friends and family into participating The scheme grows exponentially but then falls apartmdashthe only ones who make a profit are the criminals who started it Unknowing involvement in criminal activity Criminalsmdashoften located overseasmdashsometimes use unwitting victims to advance their operations steal and launder money and maintain anonymity For example they may ldquohire you as a US-based agent to receive and re-ship checks merchandise and solicitations to other potential victimshellipwithout you realizing itrsquos all a ruse that leaves no trail back to the crooks As if these schemes arenrsquot bad enough many also lead to identity theft During the application process yoursquore often asked to provide personal information that can be used to steal from your bank account or establish new credit cards in your name The most effective weapon against these fraudsters is you not falling for the scams in the first place A few tips Contact the Better Business Bureau to determine the legitimacy of the company Be suspicious when money is required up front for instructions or products Donrsquot provide personal information when first interacting with your prospective employer Do your own research into legitimate work-at-home opportunities using the ldquoWork-at-Home Sourcebookrdquo and other resources that may be available at your local library Ask lots of questions of potential employersmdashlegitimate companies will have answers for you And if you think yoursquove been the victim of a work-at-home scam file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commissionrsquos Consumer Sentinel or our Internet Crime Complaint Center httpwwwfbigovpage2april09workathome_041709html

LoJack SafetyNet to Help Protect Those with Alzheimerrsquos and Autism (Resource) LoJack Corporation took a major step forward in executing its diversification strategy as it launched LoJack SafetyNet which answers a critical market need for solutions that track and rescue people at risk of wandering including those with Alzheimers autism Down syndrome and dementia Currently 52 million Americans suffer from Alzheimers with as many as 16 million cases expected by 2050 Wandering the most life-threatening behavior associated with Alzheimers affects 59 percent of patients and 45 percent of those cases end tragically in death if the person is not located within 24 hours Additionally autism which is the fastest growing developmental disability that now afflicts one in every 150 babies born can also cause children to wander LoJack SafetyNet is comprised of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) worn by the client a Search and Rescue (SAR) Receiver for law enforcement a database of key information about the clients to assist in search and rescue 24x7 emergency caregiver support and mandatory training for law enforcement and public safety agencies The PLB constantly emits a Radio Frequency signal which can be tracked regardless of where the person has wandered - even into a densely wooded area a body of water a concrete structure or a building constructed with steel The Radio Frequency signal enables police to pinpoint the precise location of the missing person using the handheld portable SAR Receiver LoJack plans to roll out this solution to approximately 200 new law enforcement and public safety agencies across the nation over the next 12 months which is based on need within a community and the interest of law enforcement and public safety agencies to provide this type of service httpwwwwaaytvcomglobalstoryasps=9820315 Can the increase in foreclosures become a public health issue When people abandon their homes they also abandon the cleaning and maintenance that went along with owning that home Swimming pools are neglected and properties are unkempt Water is allowed to accumulate in flower pots and bird baths All these things are great breeding grounds for mosquitoes There are some mosquito-borne diseases being discovered in Florida disease surveillance efforts The Florida Department of Health reports several mosquito-borne diseases have been identified from January 1st to March 13th of this year They note that Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been found in 3 horses 4 sentinal chickens and 2 live wild birds in several counties Another virus Highlands J has been found in 2 sentinal chickens in one county In addition they discovered seventeen and eight cases of imported malaria and dengue respectively Officials believe these numbers are quite small however it does demonstrate a presence that needs to be noted Though you canrsquot do anything about the pool or property of the abandoned property next to you there are certain preventive measures you can take to protect yourself and your family According to the American Mosquito Control Association you can take the following actions bull Drain standing water on your property bull During hours of mosquito activity use a repellent that contains DEET or other acceptable product bull Wear light colored loose clothing Mosquitoes are attracted to dark clothing Try to wear clothing that will cover exposed skin if feasible httpwwwexaminercomx-7707-Tampa-Disease-Prevention-Examiner~y2009m4d18-Can-the-increase-in-foreclosures-become-a-public-health-issue

Threat of kidnapping drug violence put US workers on alert in Mexico (Area of Interest) Nearly 3500 white-collar workers from El Paso Texas cross a fortified border each workday some of them wearing body armor as they enter the drug-torn city of Juarez home to more than 100 parts factories that are a critical cog in the US auto industry Rampant kidnappings including the abduction of an executive for Southfield-based Lear have unnerved residents on both sides of the border Other executives have been targeted for robberies and extortion One auto parts factory was invaded by gunmen who robbed employees The violence doesnt just threaten plants and employees as financially strained suppliers ramp up spending on security Its possible that violence could shut down a plant and halt vehicle assembly elsewhere The biggest security help came with the arrival within the past month of the Mexican military More than 8500 soldiers and federal police are patrolling the streets according to the Mexican Embassy in Washington Automakers have plants deeper inside Mexico in areas that have not faced as much trouble as the border region Still officials at General Motors Corp and Ford Motor Co said theyre monitoring the situation closely in Mexico There are about 1000 auto parts makers in Mexico of which about 70 are subsidiaries of mostly US companies Mexico is ranked 11th in terms of world automotive production but it is expected to rise to fifth by 2011 (From GlobalIncidentMapcom) httpwwwfreepcomarticle20090419BUSINESS019041904951014 Mexican detained with anti-aircraft machine gun (Narcoterrorism TTP) Mexican authorities arrested a woman guarding an arsenal that included the first anti-aircraft machine gun seized in Mexico The arsenal belonged to a group linked to the powerful Beltran-Leyva drug cartel It also included ammunition five rifles a grenade and part of a grenade launcher The confiscated 50-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun can fire 800 rounds per minute and is capable of penetrating armor from more than 5000 feet Police found the gun fitted atop an SUV at a house in northern Sonora state Authorities did not release any other details about the gun including its make where it was manufactured or where it was sold The ATF says grenades are mostly smuggled in through Central America and have been traced back to the militaries of many countries from South Korea to Spain and Israel Some may be leftovers from the Central American civil wars httpabcnewsgocomInternationalwireStoryid=7335206

Suicide bomber wounds 8 US soldiers in Baqouba (Terrorism TTP) A suicide bomber has wounded eight US soldiers visiting the mayor of Baqouba city The bomber was wearing a police uniform and also injured at least nine civilians in Mondays attack The attack came as soldiers held talks with the mayor in central Baqouba the capital of Diyala province north of Baghdad The area remains one of the centers for the Sunni insurgency despite an overall drop in violence around the country It was not immediately clear whether the attacker was a member of Iraqi security forces or was disguised as a police officer httpwwwusatodaycomnewsworldiraq2009-04-20-us-soldiers-wounded_Nhtmcsp=34 Gang of al-Qaeda kids arrested in Kirkuk (Terrorism TTP) Iraqi security forces have arrested four children under the age of fourteen who were recruited by al-Qaeda to carry out suicide attacks in and around the northern city of Kirkuk The children called themselves ldquoBirds of Paradiserdquo Al-Qaeda recruits children and young people to carry out suicide attacks and to aid the terrorist groups in detonating roadside bombs The name of the group likely comes from the traditional Islamic belief that when children die they become birds in paradise httpwwwtheaustraliannewscomaustory02519725357568-1237700html Suicide bomber kills at least 27 at Pakistani checkpoint (Terrorism TTP) A suicide car bomber attacked an army convoy at a checkpoint in northwest Pakistan on Saturday killing at least 27 people Hakeemullah Mehsud a Taliban commander claimed responsibility for the attack He had vowed earlier this month to carry out two suicide attacks a week until Pakistani troops withdraw from the border region and the US ends missile strikes The explosion Saturday occurred near the town of Hangu At least 25 members of the security forces and two civilians died Another 62 security personnel and three civilians were wounded including the local police chief httpwwwcbccaworldstory20090418peshawar-bombinghtmlref=rss 31 arrested for plotting terror strike (Terrorism TTP) Police in Bangladesh have arrested 31 men suspected of plotting a terrorist attack Police said the men were members of the Islamic group Hizb ut-Tahrir ldquoThe arrests were made on Friday during a raid on a meeting We have intelligence to suggest they were preparing an attackrdquo Jihadi books leaflets gunpowder and bomb-making materials were seized during the meeting Hizb ut-Tahrir is a worldwide group which wants to combine all Muslim countries in a unitary Islamic state or ldquokhilafatrdquoLast month the police raided an Islamic school and seized a cache of weapons and explosive devices as well as jihadi literature urging Muslims to take up arms The school is run by the British-based charity Green Crescent httpwwwgulf-timescomsitetopicsarticleaspcu_no=2ampitem_no=285377ampversion=1amptemplate_id=44ampparent_id=24

Jamaican hostage-taker makes Cuba demand (UpdateTransportation Security) The hijacking of a charter plane at a Jamaican airport was the act of a local man who wanted to be flown to Cuba and was not an act of terrorism officials said The hijacking is that from a mentally challenged youngster and not anything that would be of concern in terms of an international incident The armed man thought to be in his early 20s had released all passengers but continued holding five crew members hostage Two of them had locked themselves in the cockpit His demand was to go to Cuba CanJet Flight 918 flew in from Halifax Canada and had made a scheduled landing at Montego Bay when the armed man boarded the plane late Sunday The man apparently had sneaked aboard the plane as airport workers were loading bags The gunman demanded cash from the planes occupants Breaking news is now reporting that the gunman has surrendered httpwwwcnncom2009WORLDamericas0420jamaicasecurity

GlobalIncidentMapcom Weekend Terrorist Activity Summary for Monday 04202009 JAMAICA - Plane Hijacked On The Ground - Armed Man Sneaks Aboard Aircraft ndash Crew Held Hostage MASSACHUSETTS - Marine Had Explosive Materials In Checked Baggage At Logan NEW YORK - Southwest Airline Passenger Claims To Have Gun - Makes Threats WASHINGTON - 4 More Sea-Tac Aircraft Targeted With Laser While Landing VIRGINIA - Hazmat Scare at Richmonds Main Post Office IRAQ - Suicide Bomber In Baquba Kills 4 Police - A Number Of US Soldiers - Wounds 7 Civilians ALGERIA - Terrorists Blow Up Remote Control Bomb As Police Patrol Passes SRI LANKA - At Least 17 Injured In Sri Lanka Suicide Bomb Blast INDIA - 2 Injured In Landmine Blast in West Bengal IRELAND - Family Unhurt After Nail Bomb Attack Outside House MICHIGAN - Suspect Explosives At Casino Are Fakes - Other Devices Found ISRAEL - Postal Error Causes Bomb Scare At Presidential Residence ALGERIA - Bomb Explodes - Woman And Child Wounded INDIA - MJB Bombs Siraha Property In Jaipur PAKISTAN - Roadside Bomb Blast Leaves 4 Dead In Khyber Agency PAKISTAN - Suicide Car-Bomber Kills 27 in Pakistan AFGHANISTAN - Roadside Bomb Kills 2 Soldiers Wounds 5 PAKISTAN - New Video - Al-Qaeda Deputy Zawahiri Says Muslims Not Convinced By Obama - Urges Liberation Of Jerusalem VIRGINIA - Several Cases Of Anti-Semitic Vandalism Probed in Norfolk INDIA - Security On High Alert Following LeT Threat SOMALIA - Canadian Ship Thwarts Pirate Attack SOMALIA - Belgian Ship Hijacked Off Somalia ISRAEL - Israel Navy Boats Fire at Suspicious Gaza Vessels BANGLADESH - Security For Prime Minister Hasina Increased On Assassination Warning From India BOLIVIA - Bolivian President Morales Links US Embassy To Alleged Assassination Attempt RUSSIA - Woman Seriously Injured In Bomb Blast Near Metro Station In Moscow INDIA - Bomb Blast Sscare Halts Trains In Assam PHILIPPINES - At Least 3 Wounded In Homemade Bomb Blast On Passenger Bus PHILIPPINES - Bridge Bombed In Iligan City AFGHANISTAN - Taliban Militants Kill 5 Policemen INDIA - Five Militants Gunned Down In Assam - Explosives Recovered TAJIKISTAN - Tajikistan Reports Capturing Dozens Of al Qaeda Terrorists FRANCE - ETA Military Chief Captured In France PAKISTAN - Three Suspected Militants Killed By US Missile In Pakistan INDIA - Three Lashkar Militants Including A Woman Terrorist Killed ISRAEL - Terrorist Who Threw Bomb at Beit El Houses Killed BANGLADESH - Bangladesh Nabs 31 Islamic Militants Plotting Terrorist Attack OHIO - FBI On Alert For Terrorist Recruiting In Other Cities ISRAEL - Israel Ready To Bomb Irans Nuclear Sites SOMALIA - Two Aid Workers Seized In Somalia MEXICO - US Auto Execs Fear Mexico Kidnappings MEXICO - Threat Of Kidnapping And Drug Violence Put US Workers On Alert In Mexico MEXICO - Mexico Says 8 Killed In Attack On Prison Convoy FRANCE - French Wine Terrorists Take Aim At Foreign Imports

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The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the publicrsquos assistance in locating a missing person identified as 79-year-old Annie Macdonald of the 2800 block of Otis Street NE Ms Macdonald was last seen at approximately 11 am on Thursday April 16 2009 in the 2800 block of Otis Street NE Ms Macdonald is described as a white female 5rsquo0rdquo tall weighing approximately 175 pounds with brown eyes and gray hair She was last wearing black pants gold in color blouse and a gray jacket Ms Macdonald may appear disoriented Anyone with information about Ms Macdonaldrsquos whereabouts is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099
httpnewsroomdcgovshowaspxagencympdcsection2release16769
Police have arrested one of two suspects sought in connection with the burglary of a Leesburg gun store Anthony Rumont Roberts of Middleburg was arrested and charged with burglary grand larceny concealing stolen firearms grand larceny with the intent to distribute or sell stolen property obstruction of justice and destruction of property in connection with a burglary at Loudoun Guns at 302 Industrial Court A second suspect described as a male 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6 inches tall and 150 pounds is still being sought He was last seen wearing an orange ski mask and dark clothing Police are urging residents to not make contact with the suspect as he may be armed Meanwhile police are working with the stores owners to identify all stolen property The Leesburg Police is encouraging citizens with any information regarding this incident to contact the department at 703-771-4500 or if they wish to remain anonymous 703-443-TIPS httpwwwwjlacomnewsstories0409613537html
Washington DC is first city to get free mobile DTV (Resource)
Intelligence agency hosts kids Web sites (Resource)
Logan Screener Finds Guns Explosives In Marines Luggage (Transportation Security)
Can the increase in foreclosures become a public health issue
Suicide bomber wounds 8 US soldiers in Baqouba (Terrorism TTP)
A suicide bomber has wounded eight US soldiers visiting the mayor of Baqouba city The bomber was wearing a police uniform and also injured at least nine civilians in Mondays attack The attack came as soldiers held talks with the mayor in central Baqouba the capital of Diyala province north of Baghdad The area remains one of the centers for the Sunni insurgency despite an overall drop in violence around the country It was not immediately clear whether the attacker was a member of Iraqi security forces or was disguised as a police officer
httpwwwusatodaycomnewsworldiraq2009-04-20-us-soldiers-wounded_Nhtmcsp=34
Suicide bomber kills at least 27 at Pakistani checkpoint (Terrorism TTP)
Jamaican hostage-taker makes Cuba demand (UpdateTransportation Security)

Page 2: UNCLASSIFIED - OPEN SOURCE INFORMATION Washington …For your security, Metro Transit Police officers are everywhere in the system—on Metrobuses and trains, at stations and in parking

Donrsquot be an easy target Message from the DC Metro Transit Police (Public SafetySecurity) For your security Metro Transit Police officers are everywhere in the systemmdashon Metrobuses and trains at stations and in parking lots But you play a role in your security too We suggest that you follow these safety and crime prevention tips so that you donrsquot become an easy target Late Night Travel Tips 1 Travel with someone you know 2 Stand near other passengers when waiting for a train or Metrobus 3 If you feel uncomfortable move near other people or look for a Metro employee for assistance 4 Ride in a rail car occupied by other people or sit in the first car where the train operator is located 5 Be alert to your surroundings Protect your electronic device 1 Carry your electronic device in a pocket or a place where it is not easily seen or in easy reach of others 2 Be smart about when and where you use your electronic device 3 Change the color of your ear piece so that it does not readily suggest you carry an expensive electronic device 4 Avoid sitting or standing near the doors of rail cars or Metrobuses Report suspicious behavior and objectionable conduct immediately 1 Call the Metro Transit Police at 202-962-2121 2 On a Metrobus tell the operator 3 In a station use the emergency telephones located on platforms to talk to a station manager 4 In a rail car use the emergency intercoms located at both ends of the rail car to talk to the train operator Source Metro Transit Police 202-962-2121 Washington DC is first city to get free mobile DTV (Resource) Broadcasters are set to announce later today that Washington DC will be the first city in the United States to receive free digital TV (DTV) broadcasts for their mobile phones laptops and in-car entertainment systems The broadcasts using mobile DTV technology will hit the city in July or August and will come from the local affiliates of CBS NBC PBS FOX and Ion At launch the broadcasts will be identical to those seen on standard TV sets including commercials Among the large companies supporting the technology are Dell Samsung LG and Kenwood Dell is expected to release a netbook with a built-in mobile DTV receiver later this year and Kenwood is currently developing car-based receivers Before the end of 2009 broadcasters hope to beam their signals to two dozen other cities including New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Boston and Atlanta httpwwwafterdawncomnewsarchive17674cfm Bogus waiter tricks customers at 2 NJ restaurants (Criminal TTP) Police say a man posing as a waiter collected $186 in cash from diners at two restaurants in New Jersey and walked out with the money in his pocket Diners described the bogus waiter as a spikey-haired 20-something wearing a dark blue or black button-down shirt yellow tie and khaki pants Police say he approached two women dining at Hobsons Choice in Hoboken NJ around 720 pm on Thursday He asked if they needed anything else before paying They said no and handed him $90 in cash About two hours later he approached three women dining at Margheritas Pizza and Cafe He asked if they were ready to pay took $96 and never returned with their change httpnewsyahoocomsap20090418ap_on_fe_stodd_bogus_waiter