FBI Los Angeles

Assistant Director in Charge, Patrick Grandy, highlights some of the recent successes for the Month October to include the fight against violent crime, espionage, health care fraud, and other crimes.

Michael Meiser, 40, of Lancaster, and a former LASD deputy was sentenced to 5 ½ years in federal prison for possessing more than one pound of heroin – hidden inside Pringles potato chips cans – that he admitted to attempting to smuggle inside a county jail in the Santa Clarita Valley. Details: ow.ly/JYgF5105fJB

The FBI sends condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer, Thomas Denton, who died in the line of duty on November 5, 2026. Officer Denton served with the Los Angeles Police Department for more than 20 years and was assigned to the LAPD's Metropolitan Division. #EndOfWatch

During Deputy Director Christopher Raia's visit to @FBILosAngeles, he noted how advancements in technology have been at the core of the FBI's mission to protect the American people. Notably, Deputy Director Raia provided a demonstration on the use of a new Decision-Based Training Virtual Reality system. The fully immersive VR aids in the decision making of Special Agent's in high-stress situations.

Thomas Markle of Lakeland, Florida, has been arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. The investigation highlights the tenacity and expertise that was required of the FBI and our international law enforcement partners to bring this case to justice.

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