Sheriff Perry and others believethe cartel's presence hasn't disappeared in Axton. COVID Testing. How far do their arms reach? Former Blue[], Historic Area. Accepts SNAP. VCC: ASL-1316-F6, On or about August 15, 2022, in the County of Warren, Clayton Marquis Williams did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Jaleesa McDuffie, a family or household member, after having been at least twice previously convicted of assault and battery against a family or household member within the past twenty years with such offenses occurring on different dates, in violation of Section 18.2-57.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. Would you like to receive our Breaking News? Santa Claus is coming to Town, Warren County! VCC: RAP-1124-F4, COUNT TWO: On or about June 25, 2022, in the County of Warren, Kevon Fontaine Gregory Curtis did unlawfully and feloniously carnally know without the use of force (cunnilingus) K.D., a child fourteen (14) years of age, in violation of Section 18.2-63 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. Those defendants filing for a continuation were: TLC Settlements LLC and Tracy L. Bowers; Campbell Realty Inc., Jeanette M. Campbell and Walter L. Campbell; Service Title of Front Royal LLC and Victoria L. Williams. But less than two hours from Baltimore and Washington,D.C., thetownhas also struggled with drugs,shifting fromcrack and coke-bottle home meth labsto opioid painkillers, heroin, fentanyl, andmorerecently,a resurgence ofcocaine and "Mexican Ice" meth. The story behind how Mexicos most vicious cartel left a wake of addiction and ruined lives in this small town. Judith is appealing. They were looking at a lot of numbers and they were looking a lot of case files and just happened, almost murder-mystery style, to find this information., Contact Evan Goodenow at [email protected]. "Don't worry about it,Vickytoldher. Much of the information on the bust is being withheld pending further investigation, but four unidentified individuals were taken into custody. But with the EDA and its contracted Sands-Anderson legal counsels 5-for-5 track record in five civil jury findings of liability against 7 other civil case defendants last year, one might hazard a guess the EDA did not agree to the binding dismissal without realizing at least a significant compensatory claim in either real estate or cash as part of that dismissal agreement lets take a wild guess, somewhere in the $600,000 range. ", "This is a location that we've visited before." "We're flying into Sacramento then driving back, Vasquez-Ahumada texted another friend, according to court documents. Contact Charles Paullin at [email protected]. Burrell was charged with marijuana possession and a probation violation. Wilds was a known drug associate of Saint-Jean and Lusca, and was assaulted because Saint-Jean and Lusca susepcted that Wilds was cooperating with law enforcement investigations. Josie Peacoe was arrested for distribution of a schedule I/II controlled substance. The success of this operation and the positive effect it will have on this community is due to the commitment of law enforcement who every day combat violent drug traffickers who try to destroy the communities we are sworn to protect, said Shawn A. Johnson, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration Washington Division. The St. Lucie County, Florida Sheriffs Departments Special Investigations Unit, and the Ft. Pierce, Florida Police Departments Crime Suppression Unit and Gang Analyst also assisted in the case. How far do their arms reach? The fallout fromtheflow of drugshashungoverWinchester. Kevin Mumaw, 55, of the 100 block of Huntcrest Circle in Frederick County. Several defense counsel pointed to McDonalds past testimony in other related civil trial where the predominance of her testimony was to plead her 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination with the criminal cases hanging over her. on Saturday morning, concerned the man may be driving under the influence. Behind one house whose address was cited in court documents, mounds of rain-soaked drywalllay in the tall grass. Copyright 2021 WWBT. Letter to the editor: Is Winchester becoming too expensive? Of course, that assumes the oft-delayed and batted from one jurisdiction to another criminal cases against McDonald arent once again continued on a motion by her federal court-appointed attorney. The forge is fired up and the blacksmiths are hard at work showing off their skills. VCC: BUR-2206-F5, On or about November 20, 2022, in the County of Warren, Michael Frederick Pearson, while over the age of eighteen (18), did unlawfully and willfully contribute to, encourage or cause an act, omission, or condition that rendered a child delinquent, in need of services, in need of supervision, or abused or neglected as defined in Section 16.1-228, in violation of Section 18.2- 371 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The caller stated the driver was still in the vehicle and was not moving. Rodrguez-vila,authoritiesalleged, was connected to theCJNG cartel. VCC: ASL-1342-F6, COUNT TWO: On or about May 22, 2022, in the County of Warren, Trayvon Michael Freeman did unlawfully and feloniously commit an assault and battery against Officer M. Hajduk, knowing or having reason to know that such person was a law enforcement officer as defined in 53.1-1 of the Code of Virginia, engaged in the performance of his public duties, in violation of 1 8.2-57 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. One document accused Santacruz-Godinez and another of using traffickingprofitsto purchase fourproperties, including a three-bedroom yellow housetuckedfar back on a countryroadthat turnsoffHighway 58. More than $30,000 in drugs were seized Friday by the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force during the arrest of two men from out of state. You may submit a Don't arrest me. Eventually,investigators saw links stretching to Winchester, one strandofa much larger web. Some members of the conspiracy, including Mark Andre Fleurival, Jackson Milien, and Lionel Joseph are members of an organized criminal street gang known as Zoe Pound, that is based in Florida. The accused was over the age of eighteen years at the time of the offense and has been convicted previously of an offense specified in subsection B or Section 18.2-67.5:2 or subsection B of Section 18.2-67.5:3 that is not part of a common act transaction or scheme, and the accused was at liberty as defined in Section 53.1-151 between convictions, in violation of Sections 18.2-63/18.2-67.5:2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Countys EDA Board authorizes another confidential settlement agreement at end of monthly meeting review of ongoing projects and opportunities, Dunkin second annual scholarship program to award $125,000 to DMV high school and college students, In Memory of former Police Chief Richard Furr, Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Red-tailed Hawk, Rockland Community Church set to open five-acre public prayer garden in April. VCC: NAR-3045-C9, COUNT THREE: On or about January 12, 2023, in the County of Warren, Kaylia Parasitia Newman did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, The vehicle was stopped for making an illegal left turn from Strasburg Road onto Route 522. Getting an informant trusted by a drug ring is especiallydifficult. News headlines delivered every weekday morning. That summer, when Vicky asked Judith if she could drive her and Vasquez-Ahumadato visit Rodrguez-vila in Southern California, Judith decided to go, although she said she was inthe dark about any drugs. On April 29, members of the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force obtained a search warrant for Riley and Peacoes residence located at 2971-116 Valley Avenue in Winchester, VA. During a search of the residence, 266 grams of cocaine with a street value of $12,350.00, 2.5 grams of crack cocaine with a street value of $250.00, $1,570.00 in currency, and 1 firearm was seized. Other cases remain pending, andseveral of those indicted are believed tohave fled, includingSantacruz-Godinez. Lots of sunshine. Parks, 39, of the 2400 block of Salem Church Road in Fredericksburg, was indicted by a Frederick County grand jury on Nov. 7. VCC: ASL-1316-F6, On or about September 10, 2022, in the County of Warren, Joey Lynn Crafton did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled substance, to wit: Methamphetamine, listed in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act, in violation of 18.2-250 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Why is The Courier Journal reporting on a deadly Mexican drug cartel? HARRISONBURG, Va. - A dozen members of a Mexican drug cartel have been indicted in Virginia on federal drug conspiracy charges. VCC: NAR-3038-F9, COUNT FOUR: On or about October 19, 2022, in the County of Warren, Malik Absalam Peterson did unlawfully and feloniously conspire to distribute a controlled substance to wit: Cocaine, listed in Schedule 11 of the Drug Control Act, this being a second or subsequent offense, said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment, in violation of Section Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. The cases were investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Task Force, which includes The Winchester Police Department, Frederick County Sheriffs Department, Clarke County Sheriffs Department, Warren County Sheriffs Department, Town of Front Royal Police Department, Shenandoah County Sheriffs Department, the Page County Sheriffs Department, and the Virginia State Police. High 62F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies early, then off and on rain showers overnight. Then he vanished, How this couple ran a redneck meth empire in an Appalachian county ravaged by addiction, How a Mississippi trooper almost took down the worlds most powerful cartel boss, Mother searches photos of mutilated dead men, hoping to find her abducted son, Officer disabled after helicopter shot down by rising Jalisco New Generation Cartel. said Foreman, "So I think the neighbors are probably well aware of what's going on there and are appreciative that cops are getting involved. James Hall said a special grand jury session last week resulted in a . Regular Bingo from 7-9:30 p.m. Food and refreshments available More[], Log Cabin in the Historic Area. The Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force was assisted by the Winchester Police Department, Frederick County Sheriffs Office, and the District 11 Office of Probation & Parole. Delivered every morning. Additional charges are forthcoming for Riley and Peacoe. Froma Harrop: I was a teenage librarian. A subsequent search of the vehicle and its occupants revealed a bag containing approximately 22 grams of white powdery substance purported to be crack cocaine, nine small rocks of suspected cocaine, several drug paraphernalia, smoking devices, and $16,398 in United States Currency. Browne explained that as part of that resolution he could not comment on the case dismissal. Winchester, VA 22601 +1(540)667-6155 Website; Find a local business. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( VCC: NAR-3045-F9, COUNT TWO: On or about January 6, 2023, in the County of Warren, Kaylia Parasitia Newman did unlawfully and feloniously conspire to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, in violation of Section 18.2-248/256, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. He could have woundthrough remote backroads or returnedtostateHighway58,a routedotted with businesses that included a strip-mall tortilla shop where authorities saiddrug profits were wiredto Mexico. The Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority has made another out-of-court resolution of part of the civil litigation surrounding the financial scandal alleged to have been orchestrated by former FR-WC EDA Executive Director Jennifer McDonald between 2014 and 2018. The informant stated that Holmes and Clark sold about $1500.00 worth of cocaine base. He loaded 6 kilos of cocaine, worthroughly$180,000, into his truck. WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Thirty-three people are in police custody after a drug roundup in Wythe County Wednesday. A Winchester man is behind bars on multiple charges after he fled law enforcement Thursday (Jan. 19). The Front Royal Police Department would like to thank the Bristol Virginia Police Department for their assistance in this investigation and the successful apprehension of this individual. officer to bring his/her motor vehicle to a stop, drive such motor vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard of such signal so as to interfere with or endanger the operation of the law enforcement According to the sheriff's office, investigators seized 50 kilograms of cocaine, two kilograms of fentanyl, one kilogram of heroin, six pounds of marijuana, 150 grams of crack cocaine, 100 fentanyl. On the morning of Feb. 1, 2018, DEA agent Hickey gathered with other law enforcement agencies in Winchesters Millwood fire station. On April 29, the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force concluded a month-long investigation with the arrest of two Winchester, VA residents. High 62F. VCC: REC-6624-F6, COUNT TWO: On or about March 5, 2022, in the County of Warren, Clayton Marquis Williams did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Tiffany Taylor, a family or household member, after having been at least twice previously convicted of assault and battery against a family or household member within the past twenty years with such offenses occurring on different dates, in violation of Section 18.2-57.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. That same morningin Winchester, Judith arrived to meet Vicky at the Smithfield Avenue home to leave on another trip to California. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen. William Nied, 21, of the 100 block of Forrest Drive in Frederick County. photo with a Commentary if you like. Using informants and federal wiretaps, they identified 32-year-old Hector Manuel"Yuca"Naal-Huchin, whofor a time was working for cash at a furniturestore anddistributing drugs withRodrguez-vila, according to court documents. The search yielded approximately 102 grams of heroin with a street value of $12,240, 215 grams of crack cocaine with a street value of $21,500, 339 grams of marijuana with a street value of $2,250 and $2,406 in cash. Chance of rain 60%. Tony Cartwright controlled Cartwrights Recreation Center and made it available for use by drug traffickers for the storing and distributing of cocaine. Mumaw was charged with crack cocaine possession. Houchins was transported to the Southwest Regional Jail, where he went before the magistrate and was ordered to be held without bond. 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Carroll was charged with possession of a gun while in possession of drugs, marijuana distribution, possession of a controlled substance and two counts of distributing a controlled substance. VCC: NAR-3022-F5, COUNT ONE: On or about January 6, 2023, in the County of Warren, Kaylia Parasitia Newman did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, It was the summer of 2017, and the 38-year-old blonde single mother of three saidshewas struggling with a truant son, on-and-off work and a car transmission that had just gone out. Once getting the male driver to land, one dose of Narcan was administered and the subject regained consciousness a few moments later. Kodiey Michael A. Jones, 20, of East Point, Georgia, and Eric Isiah Moore, 22, of Columbia, Maryland, were charged on counts of heroin and crack cocaine possession with the intent to distribute. Federal investigatorswill only say thatthe case is ongoing. Three men from Baltimore were arrested during a drug bust in Warren County, Virginia, that ended with one of them wounded by an officer's gunfire after an investigator was struck by the suspects . Winchester narcotics bust nabs three. The pursuit continued onto Route 50 and Route 522 before continuing back onto Route 37, where Chevrolet crossed the median and entered the southbound travel lanes traveling north. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Deputies say many of the people indicted have faced drug distribution charges in the past. Some suspects lawyers argued their clients played insignificant roles and were notconnected to thecartelas prosecutors alleged. VCC: ARS-2023-F5, On or about July 1, 2022, through October 26, 2022, in the County of Warren, Dawn Angelica Duty did unlawfully and feloniously wrongfully and fraudulently use, dispose of, conceal, or embezzle U.S. Currency, having a value of $1000.00 or more, which she received by virtue of her office, trust, or employment, belonging to 7-11, in violation of 18.2-111 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Cartelsoften maintain several houses in such areas: One for the local boss and his family, and another where the drugs come in and get cut up and distributed, there'sanother to deal with the money, and another where cartel associates live, he said. 28 Charged in Winchester, VA Cocaine Operation SEP 12 -- The DEA and other federal law enforcement officials announced today that 28 people have been indicted on charges related to an intricate web of cocaine distribution rings in the northern section of Winchester City called the "Block." Five things to consider before driving abroad, How to navigate busy airports this Thanksgiving, Expert tips to protect your windshield all year round, Four types of shoes you shouldnt wear while driving, Five situations that require an auto inspection, Youth Art Month: encouraging artistic expression, Black History Month: The daring life of Robert Smalls. On Saturday, January 14, 2023, Front Royal Police detectives initiated an investigation regarding the solicitation of minors in the Warren County/Front Royal area. For example, Naal-Huchin'slawyer claimed in court filings that hisclientwas anything but a drug kingpin, and insteadlived in a low-rent apartment, drove a 2010 Chevy, and had no idea who "ElMencho" was. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. Effie bought a $900 AK-47 at Bears Pawn Shop forhim. Anearby trailer, accessed by her driveway, wasapparently being used as a stash house, authorities said in asearch warrant affidavit. A pound of marijuana in Virginia has a street value of between $1,000 and $1,500, according to narcoticsnews.com, a website that monitors drug prices and drug busts. Spicer was charged with possession of a controlled substance and distribution of marijuana. Fornow, in Axton,reminders of the cartels presence have faded. The items seized in Winchester, Frederick and Clarke were 113 grams of powder cocaine, 96.5 grams of crack cocaine, one gram of heroin, 13 grams of marijuana, two oxycodone pills, three handguns. "I guess everyone thinks their own backyard would be immune to this activity, for us it proved it wasnt," he said. We have been for a long time.". Hey, do you want to go to California? Judith Wrightshalf-sister,Vicky Houghton,asked her in a conversation recounted in court documents. There was an error processing your request. Welch was charged with marijuana possession. How manyAxton-likerural drug hubsexist in Virginia isn't known. Investigators seized more than five grams of crack cocaine in plain sight from inside Cartwrights, and additional crack cocaine hidden on the property owned by Cartwrights. When it comes to questions about the cartel in Axton or Winchester, somedoors open a crack and thenquicklyshut. Beau Bassler. Hewitt was charged with a probation violation. Letter to the editor: Stop development. Nied was charged with methamphetamine possession. These boxes are filled with 450 pounds of marijuana reportedly seized from a truck in March near Winchester. VCC: NAR-3045-C9, On or about October 4, 2022, in the County of Warren, Eric David Jones did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Methamphetamine, having previously been convicted of such an offense or of a substantially similar offense in any other jurisdiction which occurred before the date of the offense alleged in the indictment, in violation of Section 18.2-248(C), of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Officers found the cocaine hidden in detergent containers. Some people are too scared to talk. VCC: PRI-3260-F6, On or about July 31, 2022, in the County of Warren, Taalib Sean Paul Doyle did unlawfully and feloniously unlawfully and feloniously conspire to forge, with the intent to defraud and to the prejudice of anothers rights, a draft or check, or any other writing, in violation of 18.2-172 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Hewalked with a limp from what he said was a childhood accident. Inthespring of2017, veteran DEA Special Agent Thomas Hickey became part of adrug task force that used informants to buy cocaine from people, often in small amounts, which included Vicky and Effie. Have the latest local news delivered every morning, Monday through Friday. VCC: NAR-3022-F5, COUNT TWO: On or about October 22, 2022, in the County of Warren, Alan Keith Drummonds did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly, and intentionally possess a controlled substance, to wit: Clonazolam, listed in Schedule I of the Drug Control Act, in violation of 18.2- 250 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. EDA counsel filed a Memorandum in Opposition to those filings for delay in the civil trials of those defendants. Through the course of the investigation, Northwest Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force officers learned that Riley and Peacoe would routinely travel outside the Commonwealth to a cocaine source of supply. and Harrsion Ln. Wade was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and . Kenya Monte Parks for Thursday story on 450-pound pot seizure. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Following is a list of suspects arrested and their charges: Ceferino Jose Delgado, age 35, of Romney: fleeing, malicious wounding, burglary, conspiracy x3 and refusal to fingerprint Seven more defendants 3 companies, 4 people have sought and received a continuation on their trials originally slated to begin March 13. 540-662-9777 # 5750. Police identified the suspect as 29-year-old Bristol, Virginia, resident Michael T. Houchins II. Items that Virginia State Police said they seized during a drug bust on Jan. 8, 2020. . Daniel Gomez, 22, of the 100 block of Pall Mall Street, in Winchester. He recruited locals to ferry drugs, purchase weapons and movecash, they said. Tyrone Fields, 55, of the 100 block of Bellview Avenue in Winchester. Stephanie Miller, 25, of the 100 block of Papermill Road in Winchester. All three sisters were sentenced ondrug-related charges. He had an 8 a.m. appointment inAxton, tucked in a rural area of roughly 6,500 people near the North Carolina borderwhere roads aredotted with trailer parks, tiny churches, rusting pickups and abandoned barns. Investigative reporter Chris Kenning and photographer Sam Upshaw spent four days in Virginia to dig into CJNG cartel activity in the communities of Axton and Winchester. Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Delivered every morning. All of whichmadeit an ideal if unlikelywaystation fortheCrtelJalisco NuevaGeneracin,known as CJNG,Mexicosfastest-risingdrugcartel,whose U.S. footprint hasgrown exponentially in recent years. The complaint didnt name the organization. Anyone with further information regarding this case, please get in touch with Detective M.R. Every Wednesday evening Early Bird Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Search arrest records and find latests mugshots and bookings for Misdemeanors and Felonies. VCC: NAR-3022-F5, COUNT ONE: On or about October 18, 2022, in the County of Warren, Jerry Leon Williams did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly, and intentionally possess a controlled substance, to wit: Methamphetamine, listed in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act, in violation of 18.2-250 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. VCC: NAR-3059-M1, COUNT ONE: On or about October 19, 2022, in the County of Warren, Malik Absalam Peterson did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, listed in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act, this being a second or subsequent offense, said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment, in violation of Section 18.2-248 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. After checking into the Holiday Inn Express in Colton, California, which had a pool edged by palm trees, they went to see Rodrguez-vila at the fence company. A civil action seeking forfeiture to the government of 502 and 504 Kent Street, known as Cartwrights Recreation Center, was also filed in federal court Tuesday morning. "Imagine the damage (the drugs) did to Virginia and theEast Coast" in that time, Jones said. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. VCC: ARS-2003-F9, COUNT ONE: On or about March 17, 2022, in the County of Warren, Frank John Behnke did unlawfully and feloniously, while being a person eighteen years of age or older, use a communications system or another electronic means, for the purposes of soliciting with lascivious intent, a person the accused knew or had reason to believe was a child less than fifteen years of age to knowingly and intentionally expose his sexual or genital parts to a child to whom he was not legally married. But the cartel'spresencestill looms. In his new space, he ministers to hundreds of recovering drug usersin a town where he said the toll of addiction has been devastating. SEP 12-- The DEA and other federal law enforcement officials announced today that 28 people have been indicted on charges related to an intricate web of cocaine distribution rings in the northern section of Winchester City called the Block.. Jones was also charged with possession of Ecstasy. According to the state police, officers seized $28,522 worth of street drugs, including 34.7 grams of marijuana, 426 doses of prescription medications, 113 grams of powder cocaine, 96.75 grams of crack cocaine, 27 grams of methamphetamine and 1.2 grams of heroin. VCC: NAR-3038-C9, COUNT THREE: On or about October 19. Craig Hewitt, 38, of the 500 block of Armourdale Avenue in Winchester. Our goal is to make the streets of our communities safer for our citizens and children. 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