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6 days ago
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Leader of DC, Maryland drug trafficking crew sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A man was sentenced Thursday for his role as the leader of a drug trafficking crew that operated throughout D.C. and Maryland, according to the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Columbia. Cila Melgar Rodriguez, 36, of Hyattsville, Md., was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, five years of supervised release, and ordered to forfeit $100,000. DC police looking for two suspects after fatal Northwest shooting Rodriguez, aka 'Paipa,' pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine/crack cocaine and admitted to being the leader of the drug trafficking crew. According to court documents, on August 12, 2023, one of Rodriguez's co-conspirators organized a sale of five kilograms of cocaine to a confidential source for $120,000. On August 18, 2023, the sale was set to take place in a Costco parking lot, and there, DEA agents arrested the co-conspirators. Agents searched the co-conspirator's car, where they seized a Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver and over 3.6 kilos of cocaine. The USAO states that Rodriguez was not present at the deal, but he was the one who provided the cocaine to the dealers and organized the operation. An initial investigation determined the co-conspirators had received the cocaine from Rodriguez outside of an apartment building in Northwest. The USAO adds that the cocaine provided by Rodriguez for the deal was recovered by officers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Springfield man held as danger after beating, shooting of city woman
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man who first beat and then days later shot a city woman multiple times last year is being held as a danger to the public, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Luis Kidanny Colon, 38, was held after a dangerousness hearing in Hampden Superior Court earlier this month. He'll be detained for 180 days. On Dec. 14 at about 9:40 p.m., Springfield police responded to Mercy Medical Center for a report of a woman whose forehead had been cut, allegedly by Colon. Just three days later, at about 4:20 p.m., there was a report of a shooting near 100 Stafford St. There, responding police officers found the same victim, who had been shot multiple times. She was taken to Baystate Medical Center and underwent emergency surgery. Colon again was identified as the suspect, and police obtained a warrant for his arrest. The next day at about 12:05 p.m., members of local, county, state and federal law enforcement were briefed on the warrant for Colon. He was spotted by detectives on the 200 block of Bay Street, where police continued surveillance while Colon boarded a Pioneer Valley Transit Authority bus bound for Union Station in Springfield. When Colon got off the bus, he was immediately arrested. During the arrest, police found he possessed an unlicensed, loaded 40 mm Smith and Wesson handgun with one live round in the chamber, a magazine with six rounds in it, 33 bags of heroin stamped 'Chanel' and three containers with cocaine in them. Colon was charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; armed burglary; larceny under $1,200; malicious injury to property; assault and battery by discharge of a firearm; assault with the intent to murder; assault and battery with serious bodily injury; mayhem; being armed with a firearm; unlawful possession of a firearm; carrying a large-capacity rifle or shotgun on a public way; two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance; and stalking. Colon will next appear in Hampden Superior Court on June 18. Shots-fired call leads to 2 arrests in Holyoke Life with shot at parole for Springfield man who gunned down mother of his children in 2019 West Springfield gun buyback nets 34 guns Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two men, woman face firearm and drug charges in separate Brampton probes
Peel Regional Police have seized two loaded firearms and illicit drugs in two separate investigations in Brampton, charging three people in the process. Cops say on May 14 they executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence in Brampton and located a fully loaded Glock handgun, along with a quantity of illegal substances. Antwon Asamoah, 29, of Brampton, was arrested and charged with three firearm-related charges and three of possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance. Then on May 17, police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Ready Court and Drinkwater Road and seized a 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun, a quantity of illicit drugs, and Canadian currency. Two people were arrested. Howard Hemmings, 48, from Shelburne, was charged with knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession for the purpose – schedule 1 cocaine, fail to comply with release order and fail to comply with prohibition order. Tracy Campbell, 43, of Brampton, was charged with knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession for the purpose – schedule 1 cocaine. The investigation remains ongoing, and police anticipate further charges will be laid. Anyone with information about this matter can contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-3311, ext. 2233. jstevenson@
Toronto Sun
26-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Two men, woman face firearm and drug charges in separate Brampton probes
Tracy Campbell, 43, of Brampton, was charged with knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession for the purpose - schedule 1 cocaine. Photo by PRP Peel Regional Police have seized two loaded firearms and illicit drugs in two separate investigations in Brampton, charging three people in the process. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Cops say on May 14 they executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence in Brampton and located a fully loaded Glock handgun, along with a quantity of illegal substances. Antwon Asamoah, 29, of Brampton, was arrested and charged with three firearm-related charges and three of possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance. Then on May 17, police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Ready Court and Drinkwater Road and seized a 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun, a quantity of illicit drugs, and Canadian currency. Two people were arrested. Howard Hemmings, 48, from Shelburne, was charged with knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession for the purpose – schedule 1 cocaine, fail to comply with release order and fail to comply with prohibition order. Howard Hemmings, 48, from Shelburne, left, and Antwon Asamoah, 29, of Brampton, face firearm and drug charges. PRP HANDOUT Photo by Peel Regional Police Tracy Campbell, 43, of Brampton, was charged with knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession for the purpose – schedule 1 cocaine. The investigation remains ongoing, and police anticipate further charges will be laid. Anyone with information about this matter can contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-3311, ext. 2233. jstevenson@ Football Ontario Columnists Football Celebrity
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22-05-2025
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5 arrested during drug task force raid
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WKBN) – Five people were arrested Wednesday as a result of a drug task force raid at a New Castle apartment building. Lawrence County District Attorney's Office HIDTA Drug Task Force detectives served a sealed narcotics search warrant on an apartment unit in the 1100 block of Pin Oak Drive. Agents entered the apartment and immediately detained three occupants. During a search of the apartment, detectives reported recovering suspected fentanyl and $430. While they were inside, investigators saw someone in a neighboring apartment throw a handgun and a baggie of suspected cocaine out the window, according to a release from the district attorney's office. A second search warrant was obtained for that apartment, where officers detained two more people. The release states the following items were recovered from searches of both apartments: Multiple digital weigh scales $3,932 in assorted U.S. currency 1 baggie containing suspected fentanyl (2.1 grams) A 16-gauge Mossberg Bolt Action Shotgun with obliterated serial number A stolen .25 cal Licorn pistol 1 baggie containing suspected marijuana (348.7 grams) 1 baggie containing suspected marijuana (116.2 grams) A Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum revolver 1 bag of suspected cocaine (28.7 grams) Two of the people detained were taken to Lawrence County Jail on outstanding warrants. The DA's office says more charges are pending against them in relation to this incident. The other three involved are facing various charges, including possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
