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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
2 people facing multiple drug charges after police search North GA home
Two people were arrested in Rome, Georgia, after agents with the Rome/Floyd Metro Task Force searched their home. On Wednesday, police executed a 'knock and announce' search warrant at 23 Lawton Street in Rome as part of their drug investigation. Police arrested Rafael Marin Castillo, Jr., 23, and Vanessa Gutierrez, 23, for multiple drug charges, including several for possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Police seized approximately 15.8 pounds of marijuana, 40 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms, four LSD tabs, digital scales and packing materials, 30 Xanax tablets, four grams of THC wax, four packages of THC edibles, three Hydrocodone tablets, one Oxycodone tablet, multiple smoking devices, and one gun. They were booked into the Floyd County Jail. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Alpharetta dealership employee says she was kidnapped after customer had his car serviced Mother says toddler fell through window at Cobb pre-school, but director disagrees Beloved Hall County teacher, coach dies after motorcycle crash on his way to school [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Boston Globe
02-05-2025
- Boston Globe
R.I. man sentenced to 20 years for 2023 ‘gang-related' Providence shootings, prosecutors say
According to prosecutors, Sanchez pleaded nolo contendere in February to numerous charges, including four counts of felony assault. A plea of nolo contendere means the defendant neither accepts nor denies responsibility for the charges, but agrees to accept punishment. Advertisement 'The court also sentenced the defendant under the Criminal Street Gang enhancement, finding that his acts were in furtherance of the Chad Brown street gang,' prosecutors said. Get Rhode Island News Alerts Sign up to get breaking news and interesting stories from Rhode Island in your inbox each weekday. Enter Email Sign Up Co-defendant Isaiah Isom, 20, was sentenced by Keough in February to serve 12 years in prison and 22 years of probation for his role in one of the shootings, according to officials. Prosecutors said they were prepared to prove at trial that Sanchez was involved in two shootings on March 12 and March 16, 2023, 'while possessing narcotics with intent to distribute.' Providence police responded to the first shooting at 10:44 a.m. that day, after receiving reports of shots fired on Jenkins Street. According to witness testimony, Sanchez shot at three people, including the 9-year-old boy, officials said. Advertisement Surveillance video footage from the Chad Brown Housing Complex showed Sanchez taking a phone call in the parking lot before the shooting, and then leaving in a black Hyundai, prosecutors said. 'The same black Hyundai returned to the area minutes after police received reports of the shooting, and the footage shows the defendant walking away from the vehicle,' officials said. Investigators later confirmed Sanchez's movements based on his cell phone data, and also confirmed he was renting the black Hyundai at that time, according to prosecutors. 'This shooting was connected to the violent feud between East Side and Chad Brown gangs and was an act of retaliation for another shooting that occurred the night before.' prosecutors said. On March 16, 2023, police responded to another report of shots fired at the intersection of North Main and Olney streets, officials said. 'Officers first located an unintended victim whose vehicle had sustained ballistic damage,' prosecutors said. 'The victim reported that a white SUV was driving south in the northbound lane of North Main Street, firing shots at a blue SUV driving south. Officers located three expended .40 caliber cartridge casings in the roadway.' On April 11, Providence police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives arrested Sanchez at his apartment, where authorities found 'multiple firearms, ammunition, currency, marijuana, cocaine, pills, and other drug paraphernalia,' officials said. The seizure included 60.99 grams of cocaine, 837.09 grams of marijuana, and four pills of Hydrocodone. Investigators also uncovered text messages between Sanchez and Isom showing the two men shared news articles with each other about the March 16 shooting and 'discussed their roles' in the incident, prosecutors said. Advertisement 'On more than one occasion, [Sanchez] demonstrated that he is a very real threat to public safety,' Neronha said in a statement. 'It is absolutely essential that we hold accountable those who commit serious gang and gun-related crimes, and endanger the lives of others in the process, as was the case here.' Christopher Gavin can be reached at
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge accused drug dealer arrested after investigation
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge drug bust led to the arrest of one man on Thursday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, agents conducted a joint investigation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) into alleged drug dealer Alvin Betts, 53. Investigators made multiple cocaine purchases from Betts and were able to identify five locations they believe Betts used for his drug trafficking operation. Search warrants were granted for five locations: home on Beechwood Drive, home on Victory Drive, building on College Drive, home on 77th Avenue and apartment on N. Ardenwood Drive. The following items were seized after searching all locations: 2.26 pounds of cocaine 3.7 grams of crack cocaine 1.1 pounds of marijuana 2 dosage units of amphetamine 48 dosage units of Hydrocodone $200,165 three handguns, one reported stolen Betts was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of two counts of distribution of Schedule II drugs, two counts of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II drugs, illegal carrying of a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, money laundering, and transactions involving drug proceeds. Baton Rouge accused drug dealer arrested after investigation Texas mortuary owner arrested, accused of 'experimenting' on corpses Tariff talks between U.S. and China off to rocky start Republicans plan to focus on tax cuts when they return from break Phones, wallets and a Viking horn: Uber shares which items were left behind in 2025 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
George, Jackson narcotics operation leads to 19 arrests, over 600 grams of narcotics seized
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A narcotics operation coined Operation 'Rotten Egg' resulted in the arrests of 19 people and over 600 grams of drugs seized in George and Jackson counties, according to the George County Sheriff's Office. 'Recipe for disaster': Residents voice concerns over proposed landfill in South Mobile County According to a news release from GCSO, the operation included the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Gulfport District Office, the Coastal Narcotics Enforcement Team, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, and local law enforcement agencies. The operation was 'a coordinated effort targeting drug trafficking and gang activity in Jackson and George Counties,' the release said. According to the release, the operation led to 31 undercover drug purchases, and the seizure of 390.47 grams of methamphetamine, 86 dosage units of Hydrocodone and 38 dosage units of Oxycodone in George County alone. Another 232 grams of methamphetamine and multiple firearms were recovered Tuesday during the arrest phase of the operation, according to GCSO. These people face felony charges as a result of the operation, and are in custody: Vickie Eubanks — sale of a controlled substance Horace Randolph Eubanks Jr. — two counts of sale of a controlled substance Terry Neim Ross, who is also known as 'GP' — three counts of sale of a controlled substance Von Ray Dunham — sale of a controlled substance Marcus Eugene Fairley — two counts of sale of a controlled substance Don Michael Howell — two counts of sale of a controlled substance Jane Lois Foster — sale of a controlled substance Jimi Levar Watts — sale of a controlled substance James Everett — sale of a controlled substance Lawrence Anthony Steele — conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance Audrey Elisabeth Hollis — conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, Mississippi Department of Corrections violation Kendrick D. Booker — three counts of sale of a controlled substance, conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance Kelsey Dominque Hembree — possession of a controlled substance Eric Dewayne Holloway — possession of a controlled substance The following people are still wanted: Larry Eugene Fairley — two counts of sale of a controlled substance Elliot Roosevelt Jack — possession of a controlled substance Kimberly Irene Dickson — possession of a controlled substance Joshua Del Houston Jr. — sale of a controlled substance Brittany Lakiea Moody — two counts of sale of a controlled substance 'Operations like 'Rotten Egg' are essential to disrupting the networks that threaten the health and safety of our communities,' George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said. 'Every dose removed from circulation is a step toward a safer Mississippi.' Mobile Fire Service driver dies in motorcycle crash Anyone with more information can contact the GCSO Criminal Investigations Division at 601-947-4811. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mineola man sentenced to 25 years in prison for selling narcotics
WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK)- A Mineola man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for selling illegal narcotics. On April 10, Judd Paul Pippins pleaded guilty to two charges of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, according to court records. Following his plea, Pippins was sentenced by the 402nd Judicial District Court Judge Brad McCampbell to 25 years in prison and was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. Toll 49 in Smith County reopens after major damages from 18-wheeler crash Pippins was originally arrested on June 19, 2024, after a Mineola police sergeant pulled him over due to an active warrant. During a search of Pippin's vehicle, six grams of methamphetamine, 90 Hydrocodone pills and over an ounce of marijuana were discovered, according to officials. Additionally, officials stated 15 small clear baggies and 10 unused syringes were also found inside his car. Wood County Criminal District Attorney Angela Albers says Wood County is safer with Pippins behind bars. 'The defendant has a significant history involving drug dealing. Yet again he was trying to circulate drugs in Wood County, putting our community at risk,' Albers said. 'I am pleased that we were able to resolve this case and get another drug dealer off of Wood County's streets. Wood County is a much safer place with the defendant behind bars.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
