Law Enforcement Cases

Four people stand side by side with an American flag behind them.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

BLM California honors Ricky Abitu with the 2022 BLM California Ranger of the Year Award

BLM California is proud to present Ricky Abitu with the 2022 BLM California Ranger of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to...

Five people standing on top of a building with the National Monument in the background.

Friday, May 24, 2024

BLM honors two law enforcement professionals during Police Week

During Police Week 2024 in our nation’s Capitol, the BLM acknowledged the extraordinary achievements of two Bureau law enforcement professionals—recognizing Special Agent of the Year Carson Harris and Ranger of the Year Ramond Huffman for their outstanding work in 2023.

Friday, March 1, 2024

BLM Wyoming, Natrona County Sheriff’s Office collaborate to enhance Search and Rescue capabilities

On an unseasonably warm January day, a BLM Casper Field Office supervisor gets a message through Garmin In-Reach that no manager wants to hear. Two...

Friday, November 17, 2023

Colorado River District represents BLM at Special Olympics Arizona’s Law Enforcement Torch Run

With unwavering grit, the BLM Arizona team pulled an 18,000-pound Bearcat vehicle for an incredible first-place win.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

BLM rangers help save motorcyclist after fall from 150-foot cliff

A motorcyclist riding on public lands near the northern Arizona border fell from a 50-foot ledge with his motorcycle, then descended another 100 feet below...

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Don’t mess with Texas: Looters on BLM-managed land learn the hard way

Story by Cynthia Herhahn, BLM Federal Preservation Officer; Katie Hill, Archaeologist, Socorro Field Office; Michael Merritt, Archaeologist, Socorro Field Office; and Crystal Cowan, BLM Public...