Law Enforcement

On April 11, 2019, Martin Thornley Elze, 52, of Anchorage, was sentenced to serve 33 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for the 2018 theft of a 100-pound mammoth tusk from Alaska’s Campbell Creek Science Center. Elze was also ordered to pay $8,385.82 in restitution to the science center.

On March 28, BLM-California Special Agent Brad Kent was recognized for his extraordinary commitment and dedication at the second annual Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice Award Ceremony held in San Diego.

Recently, a number of the BLM’s Field Training Officers (FTO) were recognized for their outstanding performance, commitment and passion.

The United States Attorney in the District of Colorado recently recognized BLM-Nevada Assistant Special Agent in Charge Anne Marie Sharkey for her extraordinary efforts on an Endangered Species Act investigation in Colorado.

The BLM Office of Law Enforcement and Security would like to inform you all of the recent passing of retired BLM K-9 "Vico"