An FBI SWAT team smashed the front door of an Atlanta family’s home, detonated a grenade and pointed guns before realizing they had the wrong house.

The FBI said it would launch a probe into fake swatting calls after noticing an uptick in pranks targeting conservative media figures that have warranted a response from law enforcement. “I want ...

Brian Driscoll, who has worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since 2007, has been named the acting director of the agency. The news came after Paul Abbate retired.

SWAT. FBI Warns of Swatting Amid a Wave of Politically Motivated Attacks As partisan violence rises, ... I was assured that the word would be passed to the local commander and deputies.

A former SWAT commander balked at the "audacity" of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle blaming the "sloped roof" for not positioning snipers on the building where Thomas Crooks opened fire ...

The FBI said in its advisory on Tuesday: "Swatting is the malicious tactic of making hoax calls or reports to emergency services, typically feigning an immediate threat to life.

In 2015, the FBI intended to execute a no-knock warrant at the home of a gang member, Joseph Riley. Instead, the agents and SWAT team went to Martin and Cliatt’s home. The couple lived less than 500 ...

Hubka became an officer in 2009 and is currently assigned as the commander of the Northeast team. During his career, he has served as a drug recognition expert, SWAT team member, gang unit ...

An FBI SWAT team smashed the front door of a suburban Atlanta home in 2017 as they attempted to serve a search warrant. They had the wrong home. January 27, 2025 ...