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Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
26 arrested, firearms and drugs seized in multi-agency operation in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The Columbus Police Department announced today a multi-agency operation which resulted in the arrests of 26 individuals and seizure of money, various drugs and firearms. The operation was carried out by CPD's Special Operations Unit and Bureau of Patrol Services, in partnership with the Muscogee County School District Police Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. During the operation, the following were recovered: 25.4 grams of Fentanyl (approximate street value: $2,540) 135.3 grams of Marijuana ($1,353) 86 pills / 12.6 grams of Ecstasy ($430) 1.4 grams of Cocaine ($140) 0.3 grams of Methamphetamine ($20) $673 in cash 4 firearms one vehicle CPD says officers arrested 26 people, filed 52 charges and cleared 12 outstanding warrants. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Three arrested in Lawton for drug trafficking, gun charges
LAWTON, Okla. (KFDX/KJTL) — During a joint investigation with traffic stops and search warrants, three people were arrested last week and jailed in Lawton with several charges, including drug trafficking and gun possession. Julio Bustamante, Yaimaris Prevals Rodriguez, and Agustin Marquez were jailed in the Comanche County Detention Center. Lawton police said on Thursday, March 20, the police department's Special Operations Unit and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs seized 290 grams of powder Fentanyl, 933 grams of Methamphetamine, $34,980 in drug proceeds, two vehicles, and seven firearms. Lawton police said based on those seizures, the OBNDD's Anti-Heroin Task Force seized an additional 626 grams of Fentanyl powder, 494 grams of counterfeit prescription tablets containing Fentanyl, 883 grams of Methamphetamine, and $20,000 in drug money from a related residence in Oklahoma City. Marquez is charged with use of firearm while committing a felony, possession of a controlled substance, trafficking in Fentanyl 1 gram or more, and acquire proceeds from drug activities. Bustamante is charged with two counts of aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs and is being held on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer. Prevals Rodriguez is charged with two counts of aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs and use of firearm while committing a 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Watch: Florida man barricades in bedroom after threatening to shoot someone and himself: LCSO
The Brief LCSO ordered a Fort Myers man to the ground on Friday after he barricaded himself in a bedroom for hours. Deputies say the man threatened to shoot himself and someone else after they got into a fight. Authorities successfully evacuated all the other people involved. FORT MYERS, Fla. - A Fort Myers man is accused of pointing a gun at someone and barricading himself inside a bedroom on Friday night. Lee County's Sheriff's Office says they took Weston Allen Gardner, 39, into custody after a multi-hour standoff between him and authorities. Deputies say they arrived at a home on the 2000 block of Gorthan Ave., where Gardner threatened to shoot himself and another person after they got into a fight. What we know Authorities say the fight happened before they arrived, which was just after 9 p.m. on Friday. READ: Grady Judd: 'Cranker colony' busted, 11 arrested amid burglary investigation of Air Force member's home Deputies say they immediately evacuated everyone except Gardner, who barricaded himself inside a bedroom. He remained barricaded for hours, ignoring repeated commands by deputies to come out. Dig deeper According to LCSO, it took "several hours" and the deployment of their Special Operations Unit and Crisis Negations Team for Gardner to emerge from the bedroom. It was then that he was ordered to the ground by deputies and taken into custody. He now faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and obstruction without violence. After LCSO took Gardner into custody, they say the investigation was taken over by the 5th Precinct Crime Section Detectives. READ: Wanted suspect hospitalized after shooting at Hernando deputy in Brooksville plaza parking lot Detectives say they seized a glock 19 handgun, multiple rounds of ammunition, and a holster from the home after obtaining a search warrant. What we don't know The name of the other person involved in the fight is unknown, and information has not been provided about the pair's relationship. What caused the fight is also still unknown at this time. This is an ongoing investigation. More information will be provided when it is available. What they're saying "I'm grateful for the teamwork used by all, to include response from patrol, our Special Operations Unit, Crisis Negotiations Team, and Electronic Surveillance Unit in safely removing the suspect from inside the home before he was able to hurt himself or others," said Sheriff Carmine Marceno. "LCSO will continue to utilize all resources necessary to ensure the safety of our great residents." The Source This story was written with information provided by the Lee County Sheriff's Office. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS LIVE: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Armed man points gun at victim, barricades himself in bedroom: deputies
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — A Fort Myers man was arrested Friday after deputies said he threatened to shoot somebody inside the home and barricaded himself in a bedroom. Just after 9 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a home in the 2000 block of Gorthan Avenue in Fort Myers. Lake Wales business vandalized by Molotov cocktails, graffiti saying 'Trump Civil War' Investigators revealed Weston Allen Gardner, 39, had gotten into an argument with somebody inside the home and pointed a gun at them, threatening to shoot the victim and himself. When deputies arrived, they evacuated the remaining residents in the home, as Gardner barricaded himself in a bedroom. Despite several commands and attempts to get Gardner out of the home, the suspect ignored authorities, until the Special Operations Unit and Crisis Negotiation Teams responded. The video shows the moment Gardner exited the home, was ordered to the ground and placed under arrest. Tampa man found in the water, clinging to pylon after theft in Florida Keys: deputies 'I'm grateful for the teamwork used by all, to include response from Patrol, our Special Operations Unit, Crisis Negotiations Team, and Electronic Surveillance Unit in safely removing the suspect from inside the home before he was able to hurt himself or others,' Sheriff Carmine Marceno said. Inside the home, officials seized a Glock 19 handgun, several rounds of ammunition and a holster. Gardner was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and obstruction without violence. According to court records, Gardner has a decades-long history of run-ins with the law including criminal traffic charges, breach of peace, and battery (domestic violence). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
21-03-2025
- BBC News
Lincolnshire men sentenced after 'cockerels trained on treadmill'
Two men who were involved in illegal cockfighting, in which cockerels were being trained on treadmills, have been Steele, 53, and Douglas Price, 34, both of Poplar Meadow, Sleaford Road, Beckingham, Lincolnshire, were found by officers to have dozens of cockerels, hens and chicks in enclosures along with cockfighting items during a search of their premises in May 2024. The RSPCA said its investigation also found two dead chicks at the site and there was "little or no food or water" for the remaining animals, which were "kept in dark, cramped and dirty pens".Both men were handed ten-week jail terms suspended by 12 months at Lincoln Magistrates' Court. The RSPCA's Special Operations Unit (SOU) also dismantled two fighting pits and seized several the raid, investigators had found a "cockerel treadmill", a spokesperson said. "This was cylindrical and in the shape of a ferris wheel," said one unnamed officer."It is an item I recognise [that was] used to condition and train cockerels to increase their fitness and stamina." Steele admitted three offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 including being present at a cock fight, failing to get veterinary treatment for a bird's wounds and failing to treat several others for admitted two offences under the same act which were keeping cockerels for the purpose of fighting and failing to provide adequate food for birds or investigate their poor men were also ordered to each pay £1,000 costs and carry out 150 hours unpaid work when they were sentenced on 11 was banned from keeping chickens, cockerels and wild birds for life and Price was disqualified from keeping them for a minimum of one year. However, he can apply to terminate the order in 12 month's time. A spokesperson for the SOU said: "All of these birds suffered because of the unsuitable conditions they were kept in and the purpose they were being kept for."It is a relief we were able to take them away from that and get them the kind of care, medical treatment, food and water they should have been provided James Knychala, rural, wildlife and heritage crime officer for Lincolnshire Police, said: "Ultimately, the result means serious disruption to the underworld of cock fighting which we believe will be felt across the country."It's illegal and barbaric and has no place in our society." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
