Have a question about Government Services? Among his concerns, a quota system that targeted minorities. WBRZ made an editorial decision to release aspects of the interview before it was broadcast to allow the department ample time to respond. He flew tons of cocaine and marijuana into the United States until he was busted in 1983 and became one of the DEA's most important informants. Mexico, recently showed up at the drug kingpin's trial in New York, waiting in the cold with others to get inside. 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,. A lock ( Read more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/drug-kingpin-who-evaded-arrest-for-years-now-charged-in-multiple-baton-rouge-killings. 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. In the courtroom, El Chapo "made eye contact with the actor, gave . 45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, and an amount of marijuana. As observed by the Louisiana Supreme Court, Circuit Judge John Michael Guidry wrote for the appeals court, the right to privacy as recognized under Louisiana law `protects the individual.. Kyia Terrell is accused of punching an officer. UNWRITTEN POLICY ABOUT QUOTASArdoin said during his four-year stint in the narcotics division, officers were required to make one drug arrest per shift. LSU releases statement after Olivia Dunne's viral TikTok promoting AI essay writer, Seafood restaurant on Scotland Avenue consumed by flames early Wednesday, Multiple massage parlors closed after being raided by sheriff's office for prostitution, Newly released pictures show missing man in downtown BR before his disappearance, St. John's big inning hands Southeastern second straight loss, Coach Kim Mulkey talks LSU's record-tying season. By targeting local distribution networks in the Baton Rouge area and beyond, DEA and our federal, state and local law enforcement partners are working to reduce overall crime and improve the quality of life for area residents. Seal, a government informant, was murdered outside a halfway house on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge. 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. 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. Alejandro Edda, the actor who portrays El Chapo in the Netflix program Narcos: Mexico, recently showed up at the drug kingpins trial in New York, waiting in the cold with others to get inside. AUSTIN, Texas A scoreless tie was broken in the 9th inning with a three-run homer by second baseman Gavin Dugas, lifting top-ranked LSU to a John Jancek promoted to LSU special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach. She also claimed a violation of the right of privacy. It capped a two-year investigation. Howard is charged with conspiracy, cocaine distribution and possession of a firearm; Williams and Finley with distribution of cocaine and cocaine base; LaCour and Bell with conspiracy and distribution of cocaine base; and Selders with conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. MACHADO-GALEANA used a nominee to purchase cashiers checks and forward those to his marijuana supplier in California. Fax Line: 225-389-0561 INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Rape victim ordered to pay her abuser child support. A lawsuit that claimed slain drug smuggler-turned-government informant Adler Barry Seals privacy rights were violated and his public imag. . The investigation is another effort by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Program which was established in 1982 to mount a comprehensive attack against organized drug traffickers. Penn wrote a story about the meeting for Rolling Stone magazine. - Shot on north Foster on Satuday night. L'Jean McKneely. The investigation is another effort by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Program which was established in 1982 to mount a comprehensive attack against organized drug traffickers. Its hard to say how much of this is because of the power of the drug cartels, the narrator says, and how much is because rampant corruption also means there is a lot of impunity.. ARDOIN'S ARRESTArdoin was arrested in December of 2020 for possession of stolen things. In addition to American Made, Seal was portrayed by actor Dennis Hopper in the 1991 television movie Double-crossed.. Cedric Clay, aka "Tyson" - Charges: PWITD Sch. 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. When asked if Terrell was selling drugs out of the home, Howard said, "No, he doesn't. 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, money laundering organizations, and related criminal enterprises. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans; prosecutors refuse to charge with condition. The act generated fast results, and detectives returned with Richards in custody on Nov. 13.Richards is being held at the Sherman Walker Correctional Center in LaPlace. Jeremiah Ardoin did not shield his identity and said he wanted to expose the truth in an explosive conversation with WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto recently. ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO BY DAVID JAMES/UNIVERSAL PICTURES, Slain drug smuggler Barry Seal's daughter sues to halt movie, 'American Made,' on fathers life, Drug smuggler Barry Seals family argues in Baton Rouge court over contract with movie studio to film story of his life, Man who gunned down drug informant Barry Seal in Baton Rouge street dies at Angola, Dismissal of Barry Seal movie rights lawsuit affirmed by Louisiana high court. He did not give specifics at the time but did express concerns about squad operations. Drug traffickers tied to the Medellin Cartel in Colombia arranged for the machine-gun slaying of Seal, 46, who was born in. Several vacuumed sealed bags. Screen rights to the book, published in 2018, have been acquired by Sony Pictures, according to news accounts. The Mob in Pop Culture blog appears monthly. I continue to be grateful to the vast majority of our police officers who are committed to these principles. Main Office: "It was about $500. An official website of the United States government. Main Office: A locked padlock We will continue to work tirelessly to seek justice on behalf of the American people., DEA will continue to attack the scourge of illegal drug distribution in Baton Rouge and beyond, said DEA Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Arnett. On March 18, 2015, during the execution of a search warrant at a storage unit at 13822 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, law enforcement officers seized approximately 18 pounds of high-grade methamphetamine. 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. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. During their investigation, law enforcement agents recovered a .380 caliber Taurus revolver, a .556 caliber Smith & Wesson semi-automatic rifle, and five semi-automatic pistols of varying calibers from a number of residences and commercial premises that were used to store drugs and drug proceeds, and to conduct drug transactions. Lock have come into question after the arrest of an alleged drug dealer. We are going to catch you and put you in prison for a long time if you distribute this poison in our communities. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. I think one of the main reasons was because when we were working those patrols, there was an overtime assignment." A recent Clint Eastwood movie, The Mule, about an elderly drug runner for the cartels, has its roots in a New York Times Magazine article regarding Leo Sharp, a World War II Army veteran with no previous criminal record, who was imprisoned for his role in trafficking narcotics as a Sinaloa cartel carrier, or mule. Called Tata (the grandfather), Sharp is thought to have earned more than $1 million for his hauls in 2010. As we strive to strengthen trust in our community, the Baton Rouge Police Department is committed to transparency, accountability, and integrity. The drug trafficking operation formed in or before 2016 and continued until it was disrupted by law enforcement intervention in 2018. NOTE: An indictment is an accusation by the Grand Jury. You have permission to edit this article. While Guzman has been at the center of news coverage lately, stories about violent drug trafficking in general have unfolded for some time, focusing not only on El Chapo but on others such as Colombias Pablo Escobar. 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,. The Court also sentenced MACHADO-GALEANA to 5 years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment and ordered that the firearm be forfeited. In fact, nine people in total were arrested that night from the home, seven for resisting an officer or obstruction of justice. "Jumping out on random people and things like that. He had enough and was planning a transfer out of the unit. Questioned that it sounded like a quota, Ardoin said that is how it was organized. I look forward to providing our community with a full report once these investigations are concluded.". The others involved were promised "advancement in the drug organization," according to investigators. Another Hollywood account of the carnage associated with narcotics trafficking is 2007s No Country for Old Men, an Academy Award-winning film based on Cormac McCarthys 2005 novel of the same name. Martrell Harris, who was arrested in March on two counts of. Well above average temperatures will continue until a Wednesday AM Forecast: A line of storms will be here before the weekend. Dried blood black on the ground. Marshals Service. Officers gave chase into the attic and the defendant was observed attempting to hide a firearm and a clear plastic baggie of marijuana under the insulation. "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. Alder Berriman, or Barry Seal, was one of America's most notorious drug smugglers. U.S. Attorney Fremin stated, This defendant is one of the key leaders of a drug trafficking organization responsible for trafficking large amounts of counterfeit pills laced with heroin and other illegal drugs throughout our district. Authorities said one person was taken to a hospital with BATON ROUGE - The new City-Parish garbage, recycling, Deputies bust drug ring, 3 people arrested and one person at large. Since my time as Mayor, I have worked hard to build public trust with the Baton Rouge Police Department. Crash involving car, train shuts down Essen Lane. Ardoin. As for Frigons right of publicity argument, the 1st Circuit said the Louisiana Legislature has not put such a right into state law. As a result of this investigation, 19 defendants have been convicted, 10 have been sentenced and one is scheduled for jury trial in February of 2021. In 'American Made,' Tom Cruise stars as Baton Rougean Barry Seal, who was a drug and gun runner turned government informant. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Detectives had received information that Richards was staying in Baton Rouge with friends, but they were unable to discover exactly where. A few days after this robbery, Perry enlisted Allen's assistance to rob one of his customers of approximately $80,000. Agents say 33-year-old Dwayne Terrell of Baton Rouge, who didn't even finish . Drug traffickers tied to the Medellin Cartel in Colombia arranged for the machine-gun slaying of Seal, 46, who was born in Baton Rouge. Fax Line: 225-389-0561 Published: February 25th, 2019 - By Larry Henry, Contributing Writer, Chinese manufacturers, Mexican cartels are primary sources of deadly opioids. The defendant was then tased and taken into custody.". WATCH WBRZ NEWS 2 AT 6:00 AND 10:00 WEDNESDAY FOR A TWO-PART INVESTIGATION STREAM THE NEWS LIVE HERE. I have instituted policies to improve accountability and transparency in order to close the gap between our community and law enforcement. "When there's a violator, somebody who's committed a crime, if they run inside of a home and we're in pursuit of that particular individual, we are allowed to go inside," said Cpl. Civil Fax: 225-389-0685. 1 LSU baseball over Texas. Ardoin believes his arrest was a setup, a predetermined event his colleagues orchestrated when they got wind he wanted out of the wrongdoing he alleges has been going on in the police departments drug unit. 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. 1 LSU baseball over Texas. The actor wanted to study El Chapo's mannerisms. After Allen met Perry and handed the cash he had taken during the armed robbery over to Perry, the latter rewarded Allen, whom he then knew to be a convicted felon, with an ounce of "crack"cocaine and a Taurus .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol to protect himself against any reprisals the victim or his friends might take as a result of the robbery Allen had committed. AUSTIN, Texas A scoreless tie was broken in the 9th inning with a three-run homer by second baseman Gavin Dugas, lifting top-ranked LSU to a John Jancek promoted to LSU special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach. This life sentence is a resounding statement to the citizens of the Greater Baton Rouge area from DEA and the rest of our law enforcement partners that enough is enough. Mary Ellen Roy, an attorney for Universal, declined comment Friday. PONCHATOULA- It's one of the most egregious cases victims' advocates tell the WBRZ Investigative Unit they have ever seen, after a judge awarded full custody to How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? Cpl. In 2017, Seal's life became the subject of a second Hollywood adaptation titled American Made and starred Tom Cruise. This matter is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Robert W. Piedrahita, Peter Smyczek and Elizabeth White. BATON ROUGE, La. "Ardoin said he believes his arrest was a setup for going to BRPD administration earlier in the year. The tip for the arrest came as a result of a Wanted bulletin printed Nov. Lt. Michael Tregre commented, I met with The Advocate on Thursday, itwas in the paper Friday morning and by Friday evening we had him in custody.Tregre added, Thats what you call quick service, and commented the information received was very productive, and provided the last missing piece of the puzzle.Richards, 27, who had lived at 119/125 Northwest 12th St., Reserve, wasconsidered the kingpin of a criminal narcotics organization which was raided July 9. "The supervisors in the office were the ones that allowed him to do those things, and I believe they were aware of the things going on," Ardoin said. Convictions could carry lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced the sentencing of Victor Welton, age 49, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as part of Operation Going Bacc to Cali, an extensive federal United States Attorney Ronald C. 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 BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Actions of Baton Rouge Police Dept. The superseding indictment sets forth over 50 pages of allegations, charging defendants with allegedly participating in multi-state conspiracies involving the trafficking of high-potency heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana, as well as money laundering, the use of the mail in aid of racketeering, and the possession and use of firearms, including an AR/15 assault weapon, in furtherance of drug trafficking. 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. BRPD launches internal investigation after alleged drug dealer's arrest, LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans; prosecutors refuse to charge with condition. 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