RE: RIESS, RICHARD [US Border Patrol; US ICE; CBSA; RCMP]
PDFSir,
As per our conversation, I am requesting any formal documentation available to prove the subject in our custody, RIESS, RICHARD with a date of birth of November 24, 1973, was born in & is currently a citizen of Canada. I also want to point out that he was in possession of a legitimate Canadian driver’s license & firearms license that he had in his possession that he was able to attain in Canada with a legitimate US birth certificate that he obtained fraudulently under the alias FOX, PATRICK HENRY with a date of birth of November 24, 1973.
Stay safe.
Supervisor Bush,
Please let me know if you require further information.
Regards,
Superintendent, Operations Branch
Canada Border Services Agency / Government of Canada
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Surintendant, Direction générale des opérations
Agence des services frontaliers du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
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Sir,
Thanks for your assistance. This has been a very "interesting" case to say the least. Your help is much appreciated.
Stay safe.
Just a heads up brother. The guy you have in custody has legally changed his name to FOX, Patrick Henry.
Stay safe out there my friend.
Superintendent, Operations Branch
Canada Border Services Agency / Government of Canada
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Surintendant, Direction générale des opérations
Agence des services frontaliers du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
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In Canada? Or here?
In Canada. He has his former names all listed in his D/L application.
Keep my number on file. If you need anything down the road on this file or others don’t hesitate to give me a shout.
Superintendent, Operations Branch
Canada Border Services Agency / Government of Canada
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Surintendant, Direction générale des opérations
Agence des services frontaliers du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
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PS – this guy definitely shouldn't have guns!
More info buddy.
Superintendent, Operations Branch
Canada Border Services Agency / Government of Canada
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Surintendant, Direction générale des opérations
Agence des services frontaliers du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
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Thanks
Shan-Marie Pereira
Intelligence Officer, Integrated Support Unit, Operations Branch Canada Border Services Agency / Government of Canada
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Unité du soutien intégré, Direction générale des opérations Agence des services frontaliers du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
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Shan-Marie,
Yes, our schedules are off & we are definitely playing some good phone tag. I am going to forward your email to one of our intel agents, Kip West. He spoke extensively with Mr. Riess/Fox the night we apprehended him. He will be way more helpful to you concerning this guy than I can be. Feel free to contact me in the future if you need anything. Also, if you don't have someone you can talk to at our detention facility in Tacoma in regards to Mr. Riess/Fox's status, let me know. I'll make sure I put you in touch with someone who can let you know more or less when Mr. Riess/Fox will be heading back to Canada. FYI, Kip can also be reached by cell at V1.
Stay safe.
Hi Kip, I have cc’d Cst. Kam’s email so you can get in contact with each other.
Shan-Marie Pereira
Intelligence Officer, Integrated Support Unit, Operations Branch
Canada Border Services Agency / Government of Canada
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Unité du soutien intégré, Direction générale des opérations
Agence des services frontaliers du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
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Great talking to you again, Shan.
Denise,
Nice to email meet you. I will assist in any way I can. My normal hours are 4pm-2am, and I am usually actually working by 3:15 every day. Let me know what you need from me. I will try to get an update on the status Mr. Fox shortly.
Kip
Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)
Blaine Sector Intelligence Unit
360-296-6465
I have merged two emails on RIESS/FOX, and added Deportation Officer Arroyo to this string so we can all be on the same sheet of music.
Greetings,
Per our earlier phone conversation, subject Richard Riess, A088 664 582 is currently housed at the Northwest Detention Center and ready for removal to Canada.
Any assistance linking us with CBSA/RCMP will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Deportation Officer
US Department of Homeland Security
Northwest Detention Center
1623 East J. Street, Suite 2
Tacoma, WA 98421
WARNING: The information contained herein remains under the control of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It is being disseminated for authorized law enforcement purposes only. This E-Mail and/or information accompanying this E-Mail are confidential belonging to the sender and is protected. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Violators may face civil and/or criminal penalties. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone or E-Mail.
Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)
Blaine Sector Intelligence Unit
360-296-6465
Thanks for linking the emails. Sorry for the late response as I was away last week.
What is Mr. RIESS's current status? I can contact our Canadian Firearms Registration program to get his license revoked since there are some safety concerns.
Please advise. Thanks!
Denise
Cst Denise KAM
RCMP Burnaby Detachment
D-Watch
6355 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Tel: 604-294-7922
Fax: 604-294-7807
Voicemail: 604-294-7755 Ext 5135
Email: denise.kam@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Gend. Denise Kam
Services généraux GRC de Burnaby
6355 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Voicemail: 604-294-7755 Ext 5135
Email: denise.kam@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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Hi Kip,
If I can get you to write a report, detailing everything that happened (ie. he jumped the border using a fake name to see his son, any specific threats or comments made detailing concern for public safety), that would be great. On the Canadian end, Mr. RIESS does not have a criminal record and charges were stayed for his previous file for uttering threats.
Also, after speaking with the firearms registry, they suggest seizing Mr. RIESS' PAL license as he can acquire additional firearms online. Is it possible to seize his PAL license?
Please advise and hope to hear from you soon. Thanks,
Denise
Cst Denise KAM
RCMP Burnaby Detachment
D-Watch
6355 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Tel: 604-294-7922 Fax: 604-294-7807
Voicemail: 604-294-7755 Ext 5135
Email: denise.kam@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Gend. Denise Kam
Services généraux GRC de Burnaby
6355 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Voicemail: 604-294-7755 Ext 5135
Email: denise.kam@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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Denise,
Here is the thread I was talking about. I am working on your write-up now.
Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)
Blaine Sector Intelligence Unit
360-296-6465
Great, thank you Kip!
Also forgot to ask, did anyone notify Desiree that FOX tried to jump the border? Do you have any concerns if I was to contact her and get a statement?
Please advise. Thanks,
Denise
Cst Denise KAM
RCMP Burnaby Detachment
D-Watch
6355 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Tel: 604-294-7922 Fax: 604-294-7807
Voicemail: 604-294-7755 Ext 5135
Email: denise.kam@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Gend. Denise Kam
Services généraux GRC de Burnaby
6355 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Voicemail: 604-294-7755 Ext 5135
Email: denise.kam@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
Third Party Rule Applies. This information should not be shared or disseminated without the authority of the sender. This communication may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please immediately notify the sender and delete the message without copying or disclosing it.
To my knowledge, she was not contacted. I don’t have any concern with you contacting her.
Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)
Blaine Sector Intelligence Unit
360-296-6465
Okay great thanks. Just trying to get more grounds for my affidavit if she fears for her safety
Good day folks,
For now, the four firearms registered to RIESS is still outstanding. Not sure what your wishes now are at this point, but thought I'd update you all.
I will be off until June 16, but if the matter is urgent you may contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922.
Denise
Cst Denise KAM
RCMP Burnaby Detachment
D-Watch
6355 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Tel: 604-294-7922 Fax: 604-294-7807
Voicemail: 604-294-7755 Ext 5135
Email: denise.kam@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Gend. Denise Kam
Services généraux GRC de Burnaby
6355 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Voicemail: 604-294-7755 Ext 5135
Email: denise.kam@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
Third Party Rule Applies. This information should not be shared or disseminated without the authority of the sender. This communication may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please immediately notify the sender and delete the message without copying or disclosing it.
Hello Jose, has Riess stated where he is living when he returns to Canada?
Denise is there someone that will be willing to attend the port when he returns to Canada to have confirmation the location of the guns?
Shan
Hello Shan,
Respectfully,
Deportation Officer
US Department of Homeland Security
Northwest Detention Center
1623 East J. Street, Suite 2
Tacoma, WA 98421
WARNING: The information contained herein remains under the control of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It is being disseminated for authorized law enforcement purposes only. This E-Mail and/or information accompanying this E-Mail are confidential belonging to the sender and is protected. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Violators may face civil and/or criminal penalties. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately by telephone or E-Mail.
Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)
Blaine Sector Intelligence Unit
360-296-6465
Sir,
This is a new request from RCMP that I honestly don't know how to direct. They are asking for some type of formal report based on Kip's interview with the subject and his potential knowledge of any intent Riess may have to harm his estranged wife here in the United States. RCMP intends to incorporate the USBP information along with theirs in pulling active weapons permits from Mr. Riess. RCMP's request is time sensitive and would like a response back so they can act accordingly. Thoughts?
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
Sector Intelligence Unit
U.S. Border Patrol, Blaine Sector
2410 Natures Path Way, Blaine, WA 98230
This would fall under the same foreign disclosure information sharing that we currently have in place. With the exception that Kip will need to put his interview notes on an I-44, G-166 or I831 and sign them. (Some form of report of investigation but not in e3) then have them reviewed and signed off by an SBPA.
RCMP needs to send a formal request which outlines the purpose and the information they are requesting. Then the information disclosure form needs to be signed after I review the documentation.
All that up to the signing of the form goes through you as the duty SBPA and can be passed off to Chuck in the AM as the assigned SBPA of that station.
All that being said this is for information sharing for furtherance of an investigation. If the information is later going to be used in a court proceeding then they will have to submit a request once again for that which we will route through OCC for concurrence.
John W. Pokorski
Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge
Blaine Sector Intelligence
Sir,
A printed and signed copy of this G166 is in your inbox for review. Here is an electronic copy in case there are further revisions. Thanks
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
Sector Intelligence Unit
U.S. Border Patrol, Blaine Sector
2410 Natures Path Way, Blaine, WA 98230
So it seems there is a bit of a twist to the Richard Riess case. The information that they requested from us was used in the pursuance of a search warrant which they executed today. When they went to the residence it was discovered that Riess had actually vacated on the very same day that Border Patrol picked him up in his crossing attempt (May 27). RCMP Constable Kam is requesting some additional assistance in interviewing Riess down at the detention facility in order to determine the location of his firearms. Short of sending someone from our office down there, I suggested an ICE Special Agent that may be willing to assist. Are there any suggestions for who I should reach out to on her behalf. Thanks
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
Sector Intelligence Unit
U.S. Border Patrol, Blaine Sector
2410 Natures Path Way, Blaine, WA 98230
Here is her contact information in case you want to pass it along directly.
Cst Denise KAM
RCMP Burnaby Detachment
D-Watch
6355 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Tel: 604-294-7922
Fax: 604-294-7807
Email: denise.kam@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
Sector Intelligence Unit
U.S. Border Patrol, Blaine Sector
2410 Natures Path Way, Blaine, WA 98230
Rob,
Please take a look at the interview request from Constable Kam at RCMP below. Its regarding a subject that was taken into Border Patrol custody after an illegal entry on May 27th. The subject harbors extreme resentment towards his exwife and there are fears he intends to do her harm. Prior to his entry, he was in possession of numerous firearms which are now missing. Please make contact with Constable Kam for further information regarding her specific interests. Thanks
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
Sector Intelligence Unit
U.S. Border Patrol, Blaine Sector
2410 Natures Path Way, Blaine, WA 98230
Denise,
It was good to speak with you direct and clarify what is going on. Below is my contact info and I will keep you informed as to what we conclude during this interview.
Thanks
Rob
ICE/ERO
Criminal Alien Program
1431 Sunset Ave.
Ferndale, WA 98248
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Denise,
I just got notification that we will removing him via the Peace Arch Crossing on Thursday. I am not certain the exact time yet but it is usually around noon. If you guys want someone with the RCMP to meet us let me know and I can give you a call prior to us leaving Bellingham.
Thanks
Rob
Denise,
I just left a message on your phone, we will have him at the Peace Arch crossing around 1130 give or take depending on traffic.
Thanks
Rob
ICE/ERO
Criminal Alien Program
1431 Sunset Ave.
Ferndale, WA 98248
V1
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