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Illinois State Police

INTEL

NEWSNorthern Investigative Support Center Northern Investigative Support Center

595 So. State St., Suite 220, Elgin, I ll inois 60123-7697 9511 West Harrison Street, Des Plaines, Il linois 60016

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Supervisor: PSA Larry Kot Supervisor: PSA Debbie Meyer-Harris

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Supervisor: CIA Aaron Kuestermann

Special Operations Bureau, Field Support Section Special Operations Bureau, ILEIN

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TX: 888/375-9611 - Fax: 217/557-2823 TX: 217/557-1100 - Fax: 217/785-6793

Supervisor: CIAS Tim Harney Chairperson: Captain Steve Fermon

Editor: CIAS Tim Harney 217/524-9574 or 888/375-9611

Intel News 04-03 February 1, 2004

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STATEWIDE INTELLIGENCE/INTEREST

1. PROTEST - The Chicago Chapter of the International Solidarity Movement is calling for a worldwide

day of protest against Caterpillar on April 9, 2004. That date marks the 56th anniversary of the "Deir Yassin

Massacre which recognized the "nakba" of ethnic cleansing, murder, terrorism, and particularly house and village

demolition that befell the Palestinian people in 1948. The reason given for this protest is that Caterpillar heavy

equipment is used in Israel to demolish Palestinian homes and structures. Suggested actions include droppingbanners from high traffic areas, protesting at Caterpillar dealerships, and participation in a mass protest outside o

the Caterpillar headquarters in Peoria, Illinois. The website mentions posting actions to be announced and

documented on a central website (www.catdestroyshomes.org) which will have campaign updates as well as

resources and information about the Caterpillar Corporation and its relationship with the Israeli military.

The information from the website contains fairly strong rhetoric against Caterpillar. While violence is no

suggested, the communication uses terms such as demand and target. Officers investigating vandalism o

Caterpillar equipment at a construction site may be due to the Caterpillar name, not the owner of the property.

Caterpillar dealer locations can be located at www.caterpillar.com. According to their website

(www.palsolidarity.org), the International Solidarity Movement is a Palestinian led non-violent movement of

Palestinian and international activists working to raise awareness of the struggle for Palestinian freedom and an endto the Israeli occupation. Source - Michigan State Police and U. S. Attorneys Office

2. DISPERSAL OF BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL WEAPONS BY AIRCRAFT - The Federa

Bureau of Investigation (FBI) continues to investigate the potential use of agricultural aircraft and spray equipment

to disperse biological and/or chemical agents. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the FBI Join

Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) conducted nationwide interviews with owners, operators, and pilots of agricultura

aircraft, as well as with manufacturers of ground and aerial spray application equipment. These interviews were

conducted in part to develop information regarding the possibility of terrorists gaining access to and operating

agricultural aircraft and/or spray equipment with the goal of conducting a biological or chemical attack in the United

States. Although practical restraints and enhanced security measures would make this method of attack difficultto execute, the use of such equipment to carry out a biological or chemical attack cannot be ruled out.

Investigation has determined that suspicious inquiries at crop dusting facilities continue to be reported to law

enforcement. In October 2003, three unidentified individuals drove to a local crop dusting business in Mobile

Alabama. A female exited the vehicle and inquired about the time and frequency of crop dusting flights and

inquired if her husband could examine the aircraft. The woman appeared nervous and looked back on severa

occasions at the two males in the vehicle. The employee provided only general information and declined her

request to inspect the aircraft prior to their departing the area.

Although there is currently no evidence of any terrorist or criminal intent, this incident and similar suspicious

inquiries in North America and Europe serve as a reminder to law enforcement to remain alert to suspiciousinquiries regarding agricultural aircraft and spray equipment. Any suspicious activities potentially related to

terrorist use of agricultural aviation and/or spray equipment should be forwarded immediately to the nearest FBI

JTTF.


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3. JEWELRY BURGLARIES - Charleston, South Carolina has suffered a number of burglaries where

several of the items stolen were sterling silver and fine jewelry. Silver plate and less expensive jewelry were no

taken indicating a level of knowledge possessed by the thieves. The burglaries happen during the day, usually in

the morning between 9:00am and 11:00am. The incidents occur in a group of several, then none for several months

and then they start up again. We believe those committing these crimes may travel in different areas of the state

as well as to different states in the commission of these burglaries. Law enforcement agencies with similar cases

on the books or those possessing any information regarding crimes of this nature are requested to contact Sergean

D. Fritts, Sergeant D. Bridges, or Sergeant P. Farrell, Charleston, South Carolina Police Department, 843-720-

2487.

4. AL-QAEDA RECRUTING - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning law

enforcement that al-Qaeda may have recruited non-Arabs, including Chechen women, to carry out terrorist attacks

on America. In 2003, Chechen women calling themselves Black Widows killed more than 165 people in suicide

attacks in Russia. According to the report issued December 23, 2003, by DHS's Intelligence Analysis and

Infrastructure Protection Division, federal and local law enforcement authorities should be aware that al-Qaeda

terrorists may not appear Arab. Non-Arab al-Qaeda operatives could find it easier to avoid unwanted scrutiny since

they may not fit typical profiles. In March 2003, a woman calling herself Um Osama told a London-based Arabic

newspaper that al-Qaeda was setting up training camps for its own female martyrs. Radical websites associated

with al-Qaeda have advised women that jihad is an obligation for them as well as men.

European press reports have indicated that al-Qaeda utilizes the same smuggling routes as do internationa

traffickers of women, children, and drugs. The nationalities of the women being trafficked match those possibly

being recruited by al-Qaeda. According to the U. S. Annual Report on Trafficking in Persons 2003, Pakistan is a

country of origin, transit, and destination for women and children trafficked for purposes of sexual exploitation and

bonded labor. Women trafficked from East Asian, South Asian, and Central Asian countries transit through

Pakistan.

Law enforcement should remain alert to suspicious incidents involving females from the following countries

because they may be possible indicators for identifying female terrorist suspects: Russia: Chechnya; East Asia

Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand; South Asia: Pakistan and Afghanistan; and Central Asia:

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Source - Department of Homeland Security and media

sources

5. JEMAAH ISLAMIYAH - This FBI Intelligence Bulletin provides general background information

on the activities and objectives of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), a terrorist organization mainly active in Southeast Asia

On October 23, 2002, JI, a group associated with the al-Qaeda network, was designated as a Foreign Terrorist

Organization (FTO) by the U. S. Department of State. In recent years, JI has been linked to dozens of deadly

attacks throughout the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, including the October 12, 2002, bombing at a resort

area in Bali resulting in more than 200 deaths. In addition, JI has been linked to the August 5, 2003, bombing a

the J. W. Marriott Hotel in Jakarta resulting in 15 deaths. Although recent arrests have resulted in the apprehension

of several JI leaders and operatives, Singapore officials have estimated there are approximately 5,000 JI members

several hundred of whom are operationally oriented. The FBI is investigating possible JI links into the United

States. Law enforcement officials should be aware of this group's capabilities and desire to carry out large-scale

attacks against Western interests.

Jemaah Islamiyah, which means "Islamic Community," was founded by Abdullah Sungkar in the mid-90s with the

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southern Thailand. JI is believed to have cells in each of these locations and may also have a presence in

neighboring countries. Many JI members are graduates of a small circle of radical "pesantrens" (religious boarding

schools) led by militants who propagate radical Muslim teachings. According to Singapore officials, JI members

have surveilled several locations such as water pipelines, an airport, petrochemical facilities, and Western interests

in Singapore as terrorist targets. Some JI members have been found with evidence of target surveillance activities

including maps, drawings, reconnaissance reports, photos, and video recordings. Investigation has linked JI to a

terrorist strike on December 24, 2000, where several bombs detonated simultaneously at churches throughout

Jakarta and other cities in Indonesia, resulting in over 20 deaths. In December 2001, Singapore authorities

uncovered a JI plot to conduct a series of bombing attacks against the U. S. and Israeli Embassies, as well as Britishand Australian diplomatic buildings located in Singapore. JI has also been implicated in the aforementioned

October 12, 2002, attack of a tourist district in Bali, Indonesia, which resulted in more than 200 deaths, including

seven U. S. citizens. This attack was initiated with a bombing inside a tourist bar that funneled victims into the

street, where a large vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) was placed next to a neighboring club.

The most recent large-scale attack that has been linked to JI occurred on August 5, 2003, when a VBIED was

detonated outside the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, resulting in 15 deaths.

JI members arrested in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines have been linked to al-Qaeda. Senior JI centra

command members received training in Afghanistan during the late 1980s and early 1990s; consequently, JI

members may operate in a manner similar to al-Qaeda operatives. JI has also communicated with and received

funding from al-Qaeda, though the group appears to make most of its operational decisions locally. Singaporeofficials arrested several JI members during raids in December 2001 and August 2002. In March 2003, Malaysian

police arrested a JI operative and discovered a four-ton cache of ammonium nitrate destined for use against Western

targets in Singapore. Following the arrests of three JI cell members in June 2003, authorities found maps reflecting

attack details and notes indicating that the cell planned to target several tourist destinations, as well as the U. S.,

United Kingdom, Australian, Israeli, and Singapore Embassies in Bangkok, Thailand. In September 2003, members

of a JI cell, including several students, were arrested in Pakistan. The students were trained to conduct terroris

activities, including suicide missions, against American interests in Malaysia and elsewhere. Four of the arrested

students are the sons or relatives of alleged JI members.

Law enforcement investigations throughout the region have also led to the capture of several JI leaders. In October

2002, Indonesian authorities arrested Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, the alleged spiritual leader of JI, on several charges. JI's

operations chief, Riduan bin Isomuddin, also known as Hambali, was captured in Thailand in August 2003

Hambali may have provided logistical support for some of the September 11th hijackers. Other key JI member

remain at large, including two of the organization's explosives experts, Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Mohammed

Top. U. S. law enforcement agencies should be aware of JI's capabilities and objectives. Agencies should

immediately forward any information regarding suspected JI materials or activities to their nearest FBI Joint

Terrorism Task Force. Source - FBI

6. IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES - Since late December 2003, several improvised explosive

devices (IEDs) have been mailed to various European cities which were addressed to individuals and facilities

associated with the European Union (EU), a representative body made up of delegates from European countries.

At this time it is unknown who is responsible for these attacks. Although the FBI possesses no information

indicating letter bombs will be used in the United States, the following recent incident provides law enforcement

general descriptive information regarding the composition of letter bombs.

On January 5, 2004, a leading British delegate to the EU received an envelope in England mailed via the British

Royal Mail. When the package was opened, a small explosion occurred which ignited a fire, damaging the contents

of the package; no physical injuries were reported. The envelope, padded with a zip-type enclosure and


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approximately 11 1/4" x 8" in size, contained a blue self-adhesive sticker with "eosta prioritaria" (priority mail in

Italian) and eight 0.62 cent Euro stamps; the envelope was postmarked in Bologna, Italy, on December 23, 2003

A return address was typewritten on a white self-adhesive label on the other side of the package. Inside was a

hollowed-out Italian language book entitled "Discovery Scientifica" which measured approximately 7" x 5" x 1"

in size. The device was designed to function with a low explosive or pyrotechnic effect when opened by the

recipient. The relatively low explosive power and the absence of fragmentation-producing items contained within

the device suggests the device was designed to attract attention rather than inflict serious injury. The device is

similar to others that have targeted various offices associated with the EU. Letter bombs have also been widely

used in the past throughout Europe as a form of protest. Between 1994 and 1997, several series of letter bombswere mailed to prominent supporters of immigrants' rights in Austria and Germany by an unknown individua

opposed to broadening asylum laws. During summer and fall 2003, several letter bombs were mailed to a number

of officials in Italy; it is unknown if these letter bombs are related to the targeting of EU officials.

Letter bombs have previously been used against targets in the United States. As a form of protest, Theodore

Kaczynski, the "Unabomer, carried out a series of bombings involving letter and parcel bombs over a period of

18 years before his eventual arrest and conviction. While most cases in the United States involve domestic subjects

in late December 1996, 12 letter bombs were mailed to the United States in holiday greeting cards postmarked from

Alexandria, Egypt. These letter bombs were mailed to the New York City and Washington, D. C., offices of the

Saudi Arabian newspaper Al-Hayat, and the Leavenworth Federal Prison in Leavenworth, Kansas. Two of the letter

bombs were opened but failed to explode while the remaining letter bombs were discovered and rendered safe afterlaw enforcement authorities were able to disseminate warnings about the first two incidents. Investigation of these

letter bombs continues, and there appears to be no apparent connection between those letter bombs and the recent

mailings in Europe.

Although the FBI possesses no information indicating that letter bombs are currently being used or will be used in

terrorist operations in the United States, law enforcement agencies should remain alert to the potential use of such

devices and incorporate awareness into their counterterrorism preventive measures. Information related to

suspicious packages should be reported to the nearest FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Source - FBI

7. FRAUD - On January 23, 2004, the FDIC Consumer Call Centers in Kansas City, Missouri, and

Washington, D. C., began receiving a large number of complaints by consumers who had received an e-mail that

had the appearance of being sent from the FDIC. The e-mail informs the recipient that Department of Homeland

Security Director Tom Ridge advised the FDIC to suspend all deposit insurance on the recipients bank account

due to suspected violations of the USA Patriot Act. The e-mail further indicates that deposit insurance will be

suspended until personal identity, including bank account information, can be verified.

This e-mail was not sent by the FDIC and is an attempt to fraudulently obtain personal information from consumers

Financial institutions and consumers should not access the link provided within the body of the e-mail and should

not, under any circumstances, provide any personal information through this media. The FDIC is attempting to

identify the source of the e-mails and disrupt the transmission. Until this is achieved, consumers are asked to repor

any similar attempts to obtain this information to the FDIC by sending information to [email protected].


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8. AL-QAEDA INTEREST IN SUBWAYS/RAILWAYS - Recent intelligence indicates a continued

terrorist interest in conducting attacks on U. S. subways and railways. Al-Qaeda is known to have had a

longstanding interest in the Aum Shinryko 1995 sarin attack on the Tokyo subway system, which killed 12 people

Although the FBI possesses no information indicating a specific threat to subway and rail systems in the United

States, the potential for an attack cannot be ruled out. An attack on a subway or rail system could cause substantia

loss of life, and would have an adverse impact on public confidence, resulting in massive economic loss. Possible

attack scenarios include train derailment using manual tools or track-side bombs, and passenger assault with

chemicals or explosives in confined environments, such as passenger cars. These attacks could be carried out by

suicide bombers with time-delayed or command-detonated bombs using improvised explosive orchemical/biological devices. Public rail transportation is highly accessible, making critical assets such as signa

boxes and communication lines vulnerable and difficult to protect against attack. Passenger railcars, subways, and

underground transfer stations, with large numbers of people in confined spaces, represent potentially attractive

targets for terrorists. Timetables and operating schedules are available to the public, which can facilitate planning

by potential attackers. Internet sites also provide information regarding the location of critical rail assets for train

command and control.

U. S. rail and subway systems play a vital role in urban police transportation and freight movement, carrying

considerable economic resources. Symbolically, attacks on rail systems do not offer the same attractiveness o

attacks against large passenger aircraft or cruise ships. At the same time, however, attacks on rail systems require

less planning, training, and materials, possible increasing their attractiveness to a diminished al-Qaeda. During therecent holiday period, when the Homeland Security Advisory System threat level was raised to Orange (High) from

December 21, 2003, to January 9, 2004, additional protective measures were implemented for the nations rail and

subway systems. Law enforcement and security personnel should remain vigilant to potential indicators of pre-

operational planning, and for any attempts by individuals to bring improvised explosive or chemical/biological

devices on a subway or railway system. Law enforcement agencies should report any suspicious activity on or near

rail and subway systems to their local FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Source - FBI

9. PRESSURE COOKERS - The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Intelligence

issued an intelligence report to alert all frontline border inspectors, agents, state and local officers, and other first

responders of the increased used of pressure cookers by terrorist organizations to package improvised explosive

devices. Recent reporting indicates that terrorist organizations such as al-Qaeda continue to favor the use o

pressure cookers packed with explosives, a technique commonly taught in Afghan terrorist training camps. In

September 2003, Indias security forces foiled a major terrorist attack by seizing 40 kilograms of explosives placed

in two large pressure cookers. In March 2003, four Algerians, three of whom admitted training in Afghan terror

camps, were convicted of plotting to bomb a French Christmas market using pressure cookers packed with

explosives. In February 2002, two pressure cooker bombs were used in an attack in Nepal. In February 2001

Maoist Rebels used two pressure cooker bombs in an attack on a convoy containing judicial officials. Typically

these bombs are made by placing explosives in a pressure cooker and attaching a blasting cap at the top of the

pressure cooker. The size of the blast depends on the size of the pressure cooker and the amount of explosives

placed inside. Pressure cooker bombs are made with readily available materials and can be as simple or complex

as the builder decides. As a common cooking utensil the pressure cooker is often overlooked when searching

vehicles, residences, or merchandise crossing U. S. borders.


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10. BURGLARY - A burglary to the Terminex Storage Warehouse in Sikeston, Missouri, was reported

the morning of January 30, 2004. Approximately 25.8 pounds of commercial product Degesch Phostoxin

(chemical ingredient Aluminum Phosphide) was stolen. Aluminum Phosphide is reported to be a very strong

pesticide used in large grain storage bins and on barges. Aluminum Phosphide is water reactive and produces

phosphine gas when mixed with water or acids. Phosphine gas can be fatal at high levels. This incident is being

investigated by the Sikeston Police Department and the St. Louis Joint Terrorism Task Force.

11. HUMAN SMUGGLING RING - Recent intelligence indicates that terrorist organizations may utilizefemales to plan and conduct terrorist strikes in the United States. Research by inspectors in Honolulu, Hawaii, has

uncovered a smuggling ring which operates by escorting young Pakistani females into the United States utilizing

either high quality photo-substituted Pakistani passports and American visas or imposters to the passports and visas

In the latter half of 2003, the ring has seemed to arrive exclusively via China Airlines Flight 4 to San Francisco

although trips have been found via Eva Airlines Flight 32 to Seattle, and one trip was identified using Flight TD-5

into Chicago. Treasury Enforcement Communication System (TECS) records have been placed on all identified

smugglers and the identities being used to enter the country. These smugglers almost all have multiple escort trips

The trips continue, with one being foiled at Bangkok by a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) investigator

who denied boarding to a smuggler and escort. The two addresses listed on the I-94s are: 1750 Lombard Street

San Francisco, California; and 385 9th Street, San Francisco, California. On numerous occasions the pairs have been

admitted after secondary inspection, the claims being that they are auntie and niece and/or coming to see a familymember or attend a meeting. A sharp increase in arrivals was noted in December, possibly due to the

implementation of US-VISIT in January 2004.

12. OFFICER SAFETY- AR - 7 EXPLORER- The weapon pictured below was seized from a juvenile

offender in Maryland after being used in a sniper-style attack in January 2004. The weapon appears to be the

stock part of a rifle or shotgun, but upon closer inspection, the entire weapon breaks down and is able to be stowed

inside of the stock.

The AR-7 Explorer .22 Long Rifle Semi-Auto Survival Rifle is manufactured by Charter Arms and holds eight

rounds in the magazine. The buttstock is filled with Styrofoam so it floats. The barrel, action, and clip come off

and fit inside the buttstock where they are held in place by the removable buttplate. The rifle will float, assembled

or disassembled. The weight of the gun is 2 pounds, full length is 35 1/4 inches. While stowed, the AR-7 is 16

inches long, making it small enough to fit into a briefcase.

If anyone has more information on firearm violations and/or weapon concealment locations, please contactIllinois

State Police Criminal Intelligence Analyst Jennifer Aholt, at 217-557-2815.


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ENDANGERED MISSING/RUNAWAYS - STATEWIDE

1. ENDANGERED RUNAWAY - CALENA CYPRET- W/F, DOB: 01/29/1989, blonde

hair, blue eyes, 5'3", 110 lbs., missing from Rockford, Illinois since December 29, 2003. Calena

may still be in the local area. She has pierced ears and a pierced tounge. Any agency with

information or questions can contact the Rockford Police Department at 815/987-5846 or Cinda

Lubich, Illinois State Police, Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children, at 800/843-5763.

2. ENDANGERED RUNAWAY - AMANDA HOLLIS - W/F, DOB: 12/11/1989,

brown hair, hazel eyes, 5'1", 160 lbs., missing from Peoria, Illinois since December 23, 2003.

Any agency with information or questions can contact thePeoria Police Department at 309/673-

4521 or Cinda Lubich, Illinois State Police, Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children,

at 800/843-5763.

3. ENDANGERED RUNAWAY - EMILIANO MUNOZ - W/M, DOB: 10/6/1987, brown

hair, brown eyes, 5'3", 124 lbs., missing from Wheeling, Illinois since December 12, 2003

Emiliano may still be in the local area or he may have traveled to northwestern Illinois or

Minneapolis, Minnesota. He may be traveling with a female companion and has several scars

on his right arm and chest. Any agency with information or questions can contact the Wheeling

Police Department at 847/459-2632 or Cinda Lubich, Illinois State Police, Clearinghouse for

Missing and Exploited Children, at 800/843-5763.

4. ENDANGERED RUNAWAY - CONNIE NIELSEN - W/F, DOB: 05/27/1987, light

brown hair, brown eyes, 5'6", 130 lbs., missing from Assumption, Illinois since December 22,

2003. Connie may be in the Chicago, Illinois area. Any agency with information or questions

can contact the Christian County Sheriffs Office at 217/824-4961 or Cinda Lubich, Illinois

State Police, Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children, at 800/843-5763.

5. ENDANGERED RUNAWAY - DIANA RAMIREZ - W/F, DOB: 02/2/1988, brown hair

brown eyes, 5'0", 110 lbs., missing from Round Lake Beach, Illinois since December 27, 2003

Diana may be in the company of an adult male. She may have traveled to the Chicago, Illinois

area. She has a tattoo of a bunny on her lower back. Any agency with information or questions

can contact theRound Lake Beach Police Department at 847/270-9111 or Cinda Lubich, Illinois



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6. ENDANGERED RUNAWAY - DION WOFFORD - B/M, DOB: 01/4/1987, brown hair

hazel eyes, 5'5", 130 lbs., missing from Chicago, Illinois since August 31, 2003. Dion may stil

be in the local area and has a tattoo on his upper left arm. Any agency with information or

questions can contact the Chicago Police Department at 312/745-6052 or Cinda Lubich, Illinois


7. ENDANGERED RUNAWAY - JOHNELL WOLFE - B/M, DOB: 02/25/1990, black

hair, brown eyes, 5'0", 130 lbs., missing from Chicago, Illinois since November 29, 2003.

Johnell may still be in the local area. Any agency with information or questions can contact the

Chicago Police Department at 312/745-6052 or Cinda Lubich, Illinois State Police,

Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children, at 800/843-5763.

RECOVERED MISSING/RUNAWAYS - Samuel Randolph, Brittney Badgett, Domingo Rodriguez, Lakeisha

Lewis, Ashley Thomas, Beecham Collins, Timothy Starks, Joshua Sauseda, and Sharif Ibrahim


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NORTHERN INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT CENTER

Northern Region

MEETINGS

GANGS

02/04/04 10:30am West Chicago Gang Meeting, West Chicago P.D. 630/293-2222

02/07/04 10:00am Oak Lawn Gang Meeting, Oak Lawn P.D. 708/422-8292

02/09/04 3:30pm DesPlaines Gang Meeting, call for location 847/391-5416

02/17/04 1:00pm Addison Gang Meeting, Addison P.D. 630/693-7933

02/18/04 3:00pm Des Plaines/Rosemont Gang Mtg., Des Plaines P.D. 847/391-5409

7:00pm South DuPage County Gang Mtg., Downers Grove P.D. 630/434-5695

call for date

9:00am Lake County Gang Meeting, Mundelein P.D. call for date 847/968-4600

02/24/2004 1:00pm Elgin Gang Meeting, Call for location 847/289-2696

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS

02/04/04 7:00pm Algonquin Detective Meeting, Algonquin P.D. 847/658-4531

02/06/04 10:30am North Suburban Detective Mtg., Glenview P.D. 847/729-5000

02/06/04 1:30pm South Suburban Detective Mtg., call for location 708/957-4500

or 708/206-3433

02/11/04 10:30am Schaumburg Detectives Mtg., Schaumburg P.D. 847/348-7372

02/11/04 1:00pm DuPage County Narcotics Mtg., Lombard COPS Center 630/241-4784

02/12/04 10:00am Crime Analysts of Illinois, call for details 847/348-7050

02/17/04 10:15am DuPage Co. Detective Mtg., DuPage Co. S.O. (Rm 1019) 630/682-7762

02/17/04 11:30am Northwest Investigators Mtg. Little Villa, DesPlaines, IL 847/870-5654

02/18/04 10:00am DeKalb Co. Detective Meeting, DeKalb P.D. 815/748-8400

02/19/04 10:00am Fox Valley Investigators Mtg., St. Charles P.D. 630/377-4435

02/25/04 10:00am Lower Fox Valley Det. Mtg., Montgomery P.D. 630/897-8707

02/25/04 7:00pm West Suburban Detective Meeting, call for info 708/447/2127

02/26/04 10:00am Lake County Intelligence Mtg., ESDA Rm - Libertyville 847/968-4600

02/27/04 9:00am Midwest Homicide Investigators Assoc., call for info 630/681-2426

12:00pm 5th District Group (Cook Co. S.O.), call for info 708/425-7831

NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS MEETINGS

02/11/04 10:00am Illinois Valley Investigators Meeting, Ottawa P.D. 815/433-2161

02/20/04 9:00am Area Detectives Meeting, call for location 815/622-9596


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CENTRAL REGION

1. CRIMESTOPPERS - Crimestoppers is seeking information about Armed Robberies that have

occurred at several hotels located in Springfield, Illinois. Between the dates of December 16, 2003 and January

4, 2004, a black male, in his 20s, robbed the Hampton Inn (twice), the Pear Tree Inn, and the Comfort Suites, all

located on South Dirksen Parkway. In each case the suspect entered the hotel, held the clerks at bay with a large

kitchen type knife, forced them to open the cash register and took the money. The suspect is described as 507-510, 165 lbs., wearing a dark mask or scarf, with only his eyes exposed, black long sleeved shirt and black pants

If you have information about this crime, or any other serious crime, please call Crimestoppers at 217/788-8427

or toll-free 800/397-2288.

2. CRIMESTOPPERS - Crimestoppers is seeking information about a Burglary that occurred on

January 4, 2004, at approximately 1:00 a.m. at the Capitol Area Career Center (CACC), 2201 Toronto Road,

Springfield, Illinois. A CACC custodian responded to the burglar alarm and observed a north side entry door

standing open with a light blue 1989 Dodge minivan, Illinois license 553 4350 parked nearby. An entry door to

the career center was pried open by unknown persons and a lock to a classroom was cut with bolt cutters. An air

compressor along with numerous electrical and hand tools, all marked with the letters CACC or CAVC, werestolen. If you have information about this crime, or any other serious crime, please call Crimestoppers at 217/788-

8427 or toll-free 800/397-2288.

3. AGGRAVATED BATTERY - JAGJOT SINGH MATHARU - W/M

DOB: 01/11/84, 6'02", 200 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, and a last known address

of 515 West Palatine Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois. On January 17, 2004, at

approximately 3:00 a.m., Jagjot S. Matharu was arrested by officers from the

Western Illinois University (WIU) Office of Public Safety for Aggravated

Battery. A female victim contacted WIU officers and advised that Matharu had

touched her buttocks while they were traveling together on a bus. The victim

advised WIU officers she told Matharu to stop, but he continued to touch her.

Matharu has previous arrests for Dangerous Drugs (five convictions), Resisting Peace Officer, Unlawful Use of a

Weapon, Fleeing Police, Driving on Suspended/Revoked License, Reckless Driving, and Violation Bail Bond. He

has a previous address of P.O. Box 1087, Lake Villa, Illinois. For additional information, please contact Captain

Chris Jagielo, WIU Office of Public Safety, Macomb, Illinois, 309/298-1949 or Criminal Intelligence Analyst Mike

Wiegers, Illinois State Police, Zone 4, Macomb, Illinois, at 309/837-9981.


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4. ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS - HAROLD M. KAEBEL, JR. AND DAMEON L. JOHNSON

Harold M. Kaebel, Jr. DAMEON L. JOHNSON

SEX: Male SEX: Male

RACE: White RACE: Black

DOB: 03/29/82 DOB: 07/03/74

HEIGHT: 6'01" HEIGHT: 5'09"

WEIGHT: 235 lbs. WEIGHT: 145 lbs.

HAIR: Brown HAIR: Black

EYES: Brown EYES: Brown

LKA: 6135 West Hillmont LKA: 105 NE Roanoke

Peoria, Illinois Peoria, Illinois

On January 20, 2004, Harold Kaebel, Jr. and Dameon Johnson were charged with the December 31, 2003, armed

robbery of Casey's, 510 Main Street, Cuba, Illinois. Johnson entered the store with a handgun, while Kaebe

(driver) remained in the car. Kaebel and Johnson have also been linked to robberies in Peoria and Tazewel

Counties.

Kaebel has a previous arrest for Assault. He has a previous address of 221 West Franklin Street, Havana, Illinois

and Johnson has a second address of 607 North Hightower Street, Peoria, Illinois, 309/497-0218.

For additional information, please contact Chief Dearl Rose, Cuba Police Department, Cuba, Illinois, 309/785-

5093, Sgt. Roger Lindsey, Fulton County Sheriffs Department, Lewistown, Illinois, 309/547-2277, or Crimina

Intelligence Analyst Mike Wiegers, Illinois State Police, Zone 4, Macomb, Illinois, ay 309/837-9981.

MEETINGS

2/26/04 10:00 am Intelligence Exchange, Baymont Inn, Springfield 217/557-2819


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EXTREMISTS/TERRORIST DATES

Extremists/terrorist groups have been known to plan their attacks to coincide with specific dates.

Dates of interest for the next month are:

FEBRUARY

February 1 Islamic revolution in Iran and return of Ayatollah Khomeini from exile (1979). The 10 Day Dawn

celebration continues until February 11.

National Freedom Day: The anniversary of the 13th Amendment (1865).

February 2 In Tulsa, Oklahoma, someone broke into the twice-bombed abortion clinic, Reproductive Services

Unit, and shot the medical equipment (1997).

February 3 The 16th Amendment, giving power to Congress to levy income taxes, took effect (1913).

February 5 Colombian NATIONAL LIBERATION ARMY founded (1958).

February 7 JAPANESE RED ARMY member Yu Kikumura sentenced to 30 years in prison by U.S. Cour

(1989).

February 11 Revolution Day in Iran. Ayatollah Khomeini assumes control of central government (1979).

In San Pedro Sula, Honduras, explosives were lobbed at the following U.S. businesses: Wendys

Burger King, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, and TGI Fridays. No group claimed responsibility (1997).

February 12 Birthday of Abraham Lincoln (1809).

Philip Berrigan and six other activists were arrested for vandalizing a Navy guided-missile destroyer

at Bath Iron Works, Portland, Maine. Berrigan is a former leader of PLOWSHARES (1997).

February 13 POSSE COMITATUS member Gordon Kahl was involved in a shootout in Medina, North Dakota

two U.S. Marshals killed (1983).

February 14 St. Valentines Day

U.S. Embassy was taken over in Tehran, Iran (1979).

The ANIMAL LIBERATION FRONT (ALF) took credit for illegally releasing 400 minks from a

ranch near Sheboygan, Wisconsin (1996).


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February 16 Presidents Day

Plot to bomb national monuments foiled (1965).

Chinese New Year

February 17 Marine Lt. Col. William Higgins was kidnapped and later murdered in Beirut, Lebanon (1988).

February 18 ARYAN WOMENS LEAGUE founded (1989).

An attempted arson occurred at the Ranch Feeding Corp., Petaluma, California. The ANIMAL

LIBERATION FRONT (ALF) claimed responsibility (1997).

February 21 Malcolm X was assassinated (1965).

A bomb exploded in a gay bar in Atlanta, Georgia, which is claimed by the ARMY OF GOD (1997)

February 22 Birthday of George Washington (1732).

DEMOCRATIC FRONT FOR THE LIBERATION OF PALESTINE established (1967).

February 23 Ali Abu Kamal attacked sightseers on the observation deck of the Empire State Building in New

York, New York, one killed and six wounded. Kamal expressed his hatred of the American, British

and French governments which he believed backed Zionists (1997).

February 25 American-born Baruch Goldstein attacked Muslim worshipers in Hebron, West Bank, 29 killed

(1994).

St. Walpurgis Day (Satanic)

February 26 World Trade Center was bombed in New York, New York (1993). 6 killed, more than 1,000 injured

Linked to Osama bin Laden/al-Qaida terrorist network.

Nation of Islam/El Rukn Saviors Day

February 27 Liberation of Kuwait (1991).

February 28 A French court convicts LEBANESE ARMED REVOLUTIONARY FACTION leader George

Ibrahim Abdallah (1987).


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Initial assault on the Branch Davidian Compound began in Waco, Texas (1993).

Brady Bill became law, which requires a nationwide five-day waiting period prior to a handgun

purchase (1994).


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