United States Attorneys' Offices

U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Wilson presented the DOJ Hometown Hero Award to Annie Czaruk, Executive Director of Fostering Hope, in recognition of her dedicated service to Oklahoma foster children. We are proud to highlight her commitment to supporting the well‑being of children across Oklahoma.

As we honor those who serve our communities, we also recognize the vital role first responders play in providing comfort during emergencies. One of the most important tools an officer can offer a child in crisis is care—and sometimes that comes in the form of a simple stuffed animal. These toys help provide reassurance and security to children who have experienced traumatic events.

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is proud to support the first responders of the Muskogee Police Department by ensuring they have a ready supply of stuffed animals in their patrol units whenever they respond to those in need.

The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana had the honor of recognizing Deputy Brandon Searles of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office as the Middle District’s Freedom 250 Hometown Hero, presented by U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall. Deputy Searles’ dedication to service reflects the very best of our community.

To further celebrate the Freedom 250 initiative, our team donated a collection of non‑perishable items to St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge’s Food Services. By giving back, we honor America’s 250th anniversary through action and gratitude. 🇺🇸🙏

U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio was honored to recognize Patrol Officer Ali Sabeiha of the Elyria Police Department 🇺🇸, presented with the Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Award for his courage in saving a mother and her four children from an armed suspect. His swift action and unwavering professionalism reflect true service and dedication to public safety.

As part of our celebration, USAO NDOH staff also joined together for a community food drive—collecting and delivering more than 600 pounds of non‑perishable items to the Cleveland Food Bank ❤️💙. Proud to give back.

First photo credit: Dana Linden, Elyria Police Department.

Honored to celebrate as the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas recognizes Jacksonville Police Officer Elyse Hand with the Hometown Hero Award! 🏅

Officer Hand was honored at the USAO EDTX Tyler office for her courageous service to the Jacksonville community — a true .

Learn more: justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/eastern-district-texas-honors-jacksonville-police-officer-hometown-hero-award

If you or someone you know is age 60 or older and has been a victim of fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline.

☎️ 1-833-FRAUD-11
🔗 www.justice.gov/StopElderFraud

We’re recognizing our bzzzy colleagues in the Bee‑UTAH-ful Beehive State! 🐝

Happy to the dedicated team at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah, and to the many local, state, federal, and Tribal partners who serve communities across Utah every day.

Swipe through to see scenic Utah landscapes and some of our Utah team in action ⬅️
Interested in public service? USAO District of Utah is hiring. Explore open vacancies at usajobs.gov and learn how you can support the mission.

Stay connected with USAO Utah:
X.com/usao_ut
Linkedin.com/company/usao-ut
Instagram.com/usao.ut
Justice.gov/USAO-UT

Utah landscape 📸 from Pexels.

In celebration of , the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Districts of Guam & the Northern Mariana Islands is honored to present our inaugural Hometown Hero Award to Special Agent Richard J. Bauer! 🏅

SA Bauer—who investigates federal crimes and specializes in the forensic examination of electronic evidence—goes above and beyond in service to our community 🇺🇸

Beyond the badge, he’s also deeply engaged as a youth coach in wrestling, soccer, and baseball across the CNMI, and serves as Vice President of the Northern Marianas Wrestling Federation.
Join us in saluting his courage, expertise, and civic commitment. Thank you, Rick, for being a true hometown hero! 🙌

Learn more: https://www.justice.gov/usao-gu/pr/fbi-agent-honored-inaugural-hometown-hero-award-united-states-attorney-districts-guam-0

As part of the celebration, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island proudly recognizes Providence Police Department Lieutenant Patrick Potter as a “Hometown Hero” for his courageous actions during the Brown University shooting incident 🇺🇸

In that same spirit of service, USAO Rhode Island also participated in a Freedom 250 donation drive to support individuals and families in our local community. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make a difference. ❤️🤍💙

Learn more: justice.gov/usao-ri/pr/us-attorneys-office-recognizes-providence-police-lieutenant-patrick-potter-hometown-hero

As we join U.S. Attorneys' Offices nationwide in celebrating 250 years of American Independence, we are proud to highlight Detective Sergeant James “Jaime” Bradley, recently honored by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland as a Hometown Hero. 🇺🇸

Detective Sergeant Bradley’s career reflects the true spirit of public service. Currently serving with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, he previously spent more than two decades as a Baltimore Police Department officer and later as a task force officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Throughout his work with BPD, he partnered closely with federal prosecutors on several major cases, including securing high‑profile convictions of members of the Black Guerilla Family gang. His efforts with both BPD and the DEA contributed to dismantling multiple drug trafficking organizations that impacted communities across the region.

Now, Detective Sergeant Bradley continues his commitment to public safety by supporting investigations and prosecutions involving prison corruption.

We are honored to recognize Detective Sergeant Bradley for his lifelong dedication to justice, service, and community safety.