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Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Ashton Matta, age 33, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 228 months in federal prison Middle District of Louisiana Two years before his death, Seal was indicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 462 pounds of cocaine with a street value of $168 million. Follow Joe Gyan Jr. on Twitter, @JoeGyanJr. Terrell also known as Ronrico Howard, Co, Shorty and Rico was indicted on charges of conspiracy, cocaine distribution and possession, unlawful use of a communications facility and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The 1st Circuit, however, said the right of privacy is strictly personal and, as such, died with Barry Seal when he was killed Feb. 19, 1986. "This cost folks jobs, housing, the bond money put up to post in some of these cases, attorneys fees to defend these cases, and these are things folks can't get back. He was expected to be a key witness in a case against Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, among others. United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr., announced the conviction of Xavier Johnson, age 38, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Center offering health screenings and more this weekend. Harris' organization is believed to be tied to multiple killings in Baton Rouge, all committed "at Harris' discretion and/or paid for by Harris.". A sentencing hearing for the 61-year-old El Chapo, who is expected to spend the rest of his life in a U.S. maximum-security prison, is set for June. He had enough and was planning a transfer out of the unit. Cedric Clay, aka "Tyson" - Charges: PWITD Sch. The combined federal, state, and local efforts that culminated in this conviction once again reflect our unified front against crime in this district. "I was speaking out long before this happened and that's why the things they did to me happened, but when I was speaking out, pretty much fell on deaf ears until it got to this point. Frigon alleged in her suit that Seal's widow and her children sold Barry Seal's life story rights to Universal without court approval or the estate's consent. Official websites use .gov "It was so large that it wouldn't flush," said Cpl. This OCDETF operation is being handled by the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Louisiana; the Baton Rouge District Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration; and the Baton Rouge Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives. This operation is being handled by the U.S. Attorneys Office, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office, the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Baton Rouge City Police Department, the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office, and the Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office. The Court also sentenced MACHADO-GALEANA to 5 years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment and ordered that the firearm be forfeited. Mary Ellen Roy, an attorney for Universal, declined comment Friday. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact authorities at 225-344-7867. As Chief Murphy Paul stated this week, these allegations are being taken seriously, and the Department is currently conducting a criminal and administrative investigation related to them. U.S. Attorney Fremin stated, Evidence at trial demonstrated Mr. Machado had connections to a drug cartel in Sinaloa, Mexico. Lawsuit by slain drug smuggler Barry Seal's daughter over 'American Made' deal dismissed. With this going on, interest in stories about the cartels shows no sign of waning. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Penn wrote a story about the meeting for Rolling Stone magazine. Published: February 25th, 2019 - By Larry Henry, Contributing Writer, Chinese manufacturers, Mexican cartels are primary sources of deadly opioids. Violent drug dealer sentenced to life in prison, ordered to forfeit more than $10M. Today, the OCDETF Program is the centerpiece of the United States Attorney Generals drug strategy to reduce the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major drug trafficking organizations and money laundering organizations and related criminal enterprises. WBRZ made an editorial decision to release aspects of the interview before it was broadcast to allow the department ample time to respond. A lock ( BATON ROUGE Law enforcement are committed to separate killing of a possible murder witness. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Female Charged in Financial Crimes Against the Elderly, AG Jeff Landry Warns Consumers of Cryptocurrency Scams, As SNAP Extra Benefits End, Recipients Encouraged to Update Info, Assess Options, River Parishes High School Boys Basketball season comes to an end, Library hosts local author Debbie Craighead. "It was two Ring floodlight cameras and a TV," Ardoin said. In fact, nine people in total were arrested that night from the home, seven for resisting an officer or obstruction of justice. In addition to American Made, Seal was portrayed by actor Dennis Hopper in the 1991 television movie Double-crossed.. Convictions could carry lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. Port Allen Pelicans basketball team soaring toward fourth-straight state title, Sample duo leading Scotlandville into playoffs, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, One person hurt in shooting along Burbank Drive. They gave 9News pictures saying officers ransacked their home, damaging a laundry door, their front door and a rap studio. In the latest chapter of a real-life family feud, the third wife and widow of drug smuggler-turned-government informant Adler Barry Seal and. Lock During Wednesday's sentencing, the Court found that Perrymade his living trafficking drugs and that he did whatever it took to protect his drug trafficking enterprise. Have a question about Government Services? As the evidence at trial demonstrated, MACHADO-GALEANA obtained pounds of methamphetamine as well as a quantity of heroin from a source operating in Lafayette, Louisiana, as well as pounds of marijuana from a source in northern California. Edda told the cable news channel the experience was surreal and left him shaking. An official website of the United States government. Ronrico Terrell had 13 different charges that night alone. Well above average temperatures will continue until a Wednesday AM Forecast: A line of storms will be here before the weekend. Frigon claimed that action violated the right of publicity, or her right as administrator of Seal's estate to control the commercial appropriation of her father's identity or public image. The numerous arrests and seizures in this investigation are the result of our close cooperation and part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that drug traffickers are held responsible for the harm they cause. This lengthy sentence sends a message of our unending resolve to pursue drug traffickers who wreak havoc in our communities.. To be clear, the dangerous drug dealer will find no safe haven within the federal criminal justice system, Green warned. Ardoin said not long after the August meeting, he requested a transfer. Evidence at trial showed that, from August 2006 until September 2011, Perry led a drug-trafficking endeavor within Baton Rouge operating largely on Evergreen Street, Louisiana Street, and Delphine Street, which distributed kilogram and multi-ounce amounts of cocaine and "crack"cocaine. Copyright 2013 WAFB. For those contemplating a life of crime and drug dealing in our community, let this be a warning to you.". "Ardoin said he believes his arrest was a setup for going to BRPD administration earlier in the year. BATON ROUGE- Planting drugs, coverups, quotas, a term called "snapping" - it is how the Baton Rouge drug squad handled itself, a former officer told WBRZ in a tell-all interview. This conviction and sentence is yet another demonstration of our commitment to making our communities safer by combatting violent drug trafficking organizations. He stopped and listened. HAMMOND, La. Those indicted from Baton Rouge are Ronrico Terrell Sr., 38; Rahkeyah Boo Howard, 33; Johntha Rochon Williams, 32; Bristen Rudy LaCour, 24; Troy A. BATON ROUGE Law enforcement are committed to Click HERE to see an archive of WBRZ Investigative Unit and Chris Nakamoto reports on the Baton Rouge Police drug squad. The OCDETF Program operates nationwide and combines the resources and unique expertise of numerous federal, state, and local agencies in a coordinated attack against major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations. Huge 4th inning powers St. John's past Southeastern. Baton Rouge, LA 70801, Telephone: 225-389-0443 Baton Rouge Police released a statement Wednesday from Police Chief Murphy Paul: "While we would like to address some of the assertions being reported by Mr. Ardoin, the Department is in the midst of active criminal and administrative investigations related to his reports. Port Allen Pelicans basketball team soaring toward fourth-straight state title, Sample duo leading Scotlandville into playoffs, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, One person hurt in shooting along Burbank Drive. Martrell Harris, who was arrested in March on two counts of. A lawsuit that claimed slain drug smuggler-turned-government informant Adler Barry Seals privacy rights were violated and his public imag. Lock Collins was allegedly the only one of the hitmen whom Harris paid upfront, giving him $2,000 and two ounces of heroin to kill Dixon. Beyond were two more bodies lying in the gaunt yellow grass. I know that's my grandson.". Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane. He brings his own supply of things of that nature, and he's also made comments about stopping people after they made a drug transaction and planting drugs on them to make the arrest. Civil Fax: 225-389-0685. NOTE: An indictment is an accusation by the Grand Jury. Ardoin. , DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joseph W. Shepherd stated: DEA-Baton Rouge will continue to purse aggressive and ambitious enforcement efforts to send a message to drug trafficking organizations that we will not tolerate the collateral damage inflicted on our communities as a result of their illicit drug activities. On August 31, 2011, following trial, a jury convicted Donald Frank of conspiracy to distribute cocaine for conduct arising from his drug trafficking endeavors, on behalf of Perry. Ardoin recalled that mandate was verbal and would not be found written in any policy. It's how police got him that is the reason the department has begun an internal investigation. His culture of violence and drugs undermined all those struggling to raise children without those influences. . "If you saw a random black person walking around the street and hasn't done anything, they would tell us just to jump out the vehicle, grab them and pat them down without probable cause. Baton Rouge, LA 70801, Telephone: 225-389-0443 Those traffickers will find no safe harbor or relief in this district. McKneely said officers saw Sanders with a bag containing what they believe was marijuana. INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. I have instituted policies to improve accountability and transparency in order to close the gap between our community and law enforcement. By LEONARD GRAY / L'Observateur / November 18, 1998. Judicial decisions are not intended to be an authoritative source of law in Louisiana; they are secondary to legislation, the court said. BATON ROUGE, LAUnited States Attorney David R. Dugas announced that a federal jury in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on May 20, 2009, convicted TOMMY WALTERS, age 32, of Baton Rouge,. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. "At least three to four nights a week they would have us riding through the neighborhoods," Ardoin said. The OCDETF Program operates nationwide and combines the resources and unique expertise of numerous federal, state, and local agencies in a coordinated attack against major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations. "Attorneys representing Ardoin said the far-reaching implications of what Ardoin is saying have been reported to the FBI. BATON ROUGE - The alleged leader of an extensive drug ring tied to multiple murders in the capital area has been released on bond. Nothing. When wrongdoing occurs, it must be brought to light in order for us to move forward. In 1986, Colombian hit men shot Seal to death at a Salvation Army halfway house in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 777 Florida Street, Suite 208 "He told investigators he watched his colleague, Jason Acree, steal drugs from the evidence room. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH - Deputies have Wednesday PM Forecast: record warmth to break with late week cold front. If you can curtail the demand north of the border, the thinking goes, then cartel money-making and mayhem will fall off. On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome's office released a statement in response to Nakamoto's interview with Ardoin. But police said otherwise. Meanwhile, Netflix, experiencing success with shows such as the crime series Narcos, recently announced it is opening an office in Mexico City. 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