FBI Agent Honored with Inaugural Hometown Hero Award by the United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands

Hagåtña, Guam – SHAWN N. ANDERSON, United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, is proud to announce that Special Agent Richard J. Bauer has been awarded the inaugural Hometown Hero Award sponsored by the Department of Justice in honor of America’s 250th Birthday.

“It is a privilege to call Special Agent Bauer a federal partner,” stated United States Attorney Anderson.  “Rick works in both of our judicial districts as a criminal investigator, specializing in child exploitation offenses, among other serious federal offenses.  He is an expert in the forensic examination of electronic evidence.  Rick also volunteers as a coach in youth wrestling, soccer, and baseball in the CNMI, including for national teams that compete throughout the Pacific region.  He is also the vice president of the Northern Marianas Wrestling Federation.  I applaud his commitment to service and civic responsibility for the citizens of our districts.”

The Hometown Hero Award was created in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The Department of Justice is proud to honor law enforcement across the country with recognition of the extraordinary service to their fellow citizens.

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