Deputies arriving first on the scene observed the vehicle, partially submerged in the water up to its hood, and could see the driver slumped over the wheel. Success! As Royal Examiner as previously reported, including the no-fault out of court settlement with McDonald and the five civil trial verdicts against seven other defendants last July and October, on paper the EDA has been awarded approximately $23 million in liability or settlement findings. Sheriff Perry and others believethe cartel's presence hasn't disappeared in Axton. MARTINSBURG Residents of multiple states were arrested Thursday in connection with four indictments for drug conspiracies that traveled across New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell said. and Harrsion Ln. Some suspects lawyers argued their clients played insignificant roles and were notconnected to thecartelas prosecutors alleged. 540-662-9777 # 5750. (x10). Comments are reviewed by moderators so they may not immediately 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. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. Through the use of force and intimidation, these drug dealers took control of 80 to 90 percent of the crack cocaine trade within the city of Winchester, said United States Attorney John Brownlee. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. VCC: NAR-3022-F5, On or about June 26, 2022, in the County of Warren, Charles William Davis, II, did unlawfully and feloniously possess burglarious tools, implement, or an outfit with the intent to utilize it to commit burglary, robbery, or larceny in violation of Section 18.2-94 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. In the wake of a jointly filed motion of December 21, 2022, filed with the court six days later, the EDAs civil claim against Rappawan Inc. and company official William T. Vaught Jr. was dismissed with prejudice meaning it cannot be refiled. Leaving a large family in Veracruz, hehadcrossed into the U.S. in 2014, working in Seattle before coming to Virginia. He has been charged with huffing chemicals, reckless driving and driving under the influence. Several times in March 2006, Fanfan and Holborn sold cocaine base to police informants. 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 Based on witness statements, and evidence recovered later from the vehicle, it is believed that Surgent was huffing chemicals from aerosol cans resulting in his losing consciousness, and proper control of his vehicle. Once in Winchester, Michel, Obenson Sesere, Tiffany Lee Sloane, Sheena Nicole Curry, and Howard Harrison Felix cooked the powder cocaine into crack cocaine and distributed it to other members of this conspiracy in the Winchester area. But investigators wanted to know where the drugswerecoming from as they searched forlarger sources of supply. WINCHESTER An investigation into drug smuggling from California to the east coast netted 450 pounds of marijuana after a trucker was stopped by Drug Enforcement Administration agents and state police near Winchester on March 14. After nearly a year of Hickey's involvement in the investigation, which included ariel surveillance, GPS trackers on cars and wiretaps, they planned to raid at leasta dozen locations includingin Axton and Winchester, andthe split-level house on a quiet street where Rodrguez-vilalived. Her son translated for her as theystood in the doorway. All levels of playing invited to attend. You have permission to edit this article. VCC: FRD-2521-F5, COUNT ONE: On or about September 6, 2022, in the County of Warren, Ralph Crouse, Jr. did unlawfully and feloniously utter or attempt to employ as true a $400.00 gaming ticket, knowing such document to be forged, in violation of Section 18.2-172 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. 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. VCC: NAR-3038-C9, COUNT THREE: On or about October 19, 2022, in the County of Warren, Angela Sue Marie McClellan did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, 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 (C), of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Neighbors near one home said they never met the former residents but sometimes heardmusic. Butstemmingthe flow of drugs from any cartelthrough MiddleAmerica, as the Virginia investigation showed,is like a game of whack-a-molefor federal and local authorities. VCC: NAR-3022-F5, On or about July 31, 2022, through August 1, 2022, in the County of Warren, Sherri Dawn Kisner did unlawfully and feloniously conspire to forge video gaming tickets to the prejudice of anothers rights, in violation of 18.2-22/18.2-172 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. In the summer of 2005, a police informant said that he/she drove Holmes and Clark and others to a hotel in Winchester, Virginia. Kenning reviewed hundreds of pages of cartel-related court documents and interviewed more than 30 people. On January 5, 2023, at 08:18 PM, Warren County Sheriffs Office Deputy T. Poe conducted a traffic stop on a white 1999 Mercury passenger vehicle at the intersection of Winchester Road and Riverton Road. They also had identified others in Winchester and over the state line in West Virginia whowerepicking up drugs in Axton. VCC: RAP-1124-F4, On or about November 4, 2021, 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 The complaint didnt name the organization. "Right under your nose,"said Josiah Schiavone, whoformerlyran anorthwest Virginiadrug task force,cartels were"operating in multi-kilo loads." had reason to believe was a child less than fifteen years of age who was the subject of the solicitations, in violation of Section 18.2-374.3 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. There was an error processing your request. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. Error! The EDA alleges McDonald made the transactions with EDA assets and without the knowledge or approval of the EDA Board of Directors. In fact, one of the properties was a three-minute walk away. Winchester Police Capt. . In early April, Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force officers received information that Rasheed Riley and Josie Peacoe were distributing large quantities of cocaine in the Winchester and Frederick County, VA area. Johnson was charged with possession of a gun while possessing a Schedule I or Schedule II drug, possession of cocaine and distribution of cocaine. Spicer was charged with possession of a controlled substance and distribution of marijuana. The story behind how Mexicos most vicious cartel left a wake of addiction and ruined lives in this small town. Tyrone Fields, 55, of the 100 block of Bellview Avenue in Winchester. A decade later, the former sheriff and other officers were indictedin a case that included selling drugs and stealing guns. Once youre established, no one talks," he said. Plaintiff EDA counsel viewed the motion to continue as a reaction to the EDAs string of successful civil prosecutions referenced above. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Santa Claus is coming to Town, Warren County! Looking on was the Rev. New Bluegrass and traditional music jam the first Saturday of each month starting Feb. 4th, from 1pm till 4pm. VCC: LAR-2707-F9, On or about August 24, 2022, in the County of Warren, Kaylia Parasitia Newman did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled substance, to wit: Fentanyl, listed in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act, in violation of 18.2-250 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Charles Jackson, of Winchester, Virginia, was sentenced today to 30 months of incarceration for his role in a drug distribution operation, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. In his new space, he ministers to hundreds of recovering drug usersin a town where he said the toll of addiction has been devastating. Use of communications systems tofacilitate certain offenses involving children. VCC: NAR-3022-F5, On or about March 2, 2021, in the County of Warren, Briant Christopher Taylor did unlawfully and feloniously maliciously burn or cause to be burned, or destroy or cause to be destroyed by the use of an explosive device or substance, in whole or part, the dwelling house or manufactured home of Martha Coleman-Taylor, in violation of Section 18.2-77 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. In three days, 35 people were arrested in a massive operation in Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas. Josie Peacoe was arrested for distribution of a schedule I/II controlled substance. VCC: RAP-1124-F4 (incident #1), COUNT TWO: On or about February 15, 2021, through July 15, 2021, in the County of Warren, Wade Wheatley Forrester did unlawfully and feloniously carnally know, without the use of force, C.B., a child fourteen (14) years of age. Have you ever wanted to test your limits, combine your love of gravel riding northern Virginia with some AT navigation and hills? Former Blue[], Historic Area. 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. VCC: NAR-3038-F9, COUNT FOUR: On or about October 19, 2022, in the County of Warren, Angela Sue Marie McClellan did unlawfully and feloniously conspire to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, 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 (C), of the Code of Virginia, 950, as amended. The pair would then transport the cocaine back to the Commonwealth for distribution and sale. 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. Mumaw was charged with crack cocaine possession. Contact Charles Paullin at cpaullin@nvdaily.com. Photo & Passport. The fifth annual Operation Valley View took place in five counties on Aug. 24. Chance of rain 60%. "We're flying into Sacramento then driving back, Vasquez-Ahumada texted another friend, according to court documents. All of whichmadeit an ideal if unlikelywaystation fortheCrtelJalisco NuevaGeneracin,known as CJNG,Mexicosfastest-risingdrugcartel,whose U.S. footprint hasgrown exponentially in recent years. The vehicle was stopped for making an illegal left turn from Strasburg Road onto Route 522. Most read stories from the week; delivered Saturday morning. These arrests have stopped the flow of these illegal drugs and the violence that comes with them., With todays indictments and arrests, ATF and our partners have taken a group of violent criminals off the streets of Winchester, said ATF Special Agent in Charge William J. Hoover. appear. Don't arrest me. We will consider two submissions per writer per month. 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 egoodenow@winchesterstar.com. The current resident, a Spanish-speaking factory workerwho said she moved in after police raided Axton area homes,stood at the back door with her 17-year-old son,who is in high school. Accepts SNAP. vehicle or endanger a person, in violation of 46.2-817(B) of the Code of Virginia. Authorities alleged thatRodrguez-vilatraveled to California and Texas to direct the transport of large quantities of cocaine, as much as$150,000 worth at a time, into Winchester and the regionfordistributionto sellers. Sharpe was charged with a probation violation. The cocaine in these cases was being brought to Winchester from Florida. A majority of those charged were taken into. Sheriff Lenny Millholland is both pleased with, and proud of, the swift and selfless actions taken by his personnel, saying This could have been much worse and we are thankful that no one was seriously injured in this incident. Discover our International Dark-Sky Park! Large portions were directed to Winchester and beyond to other states. Our evenings begin with a half-hour childrens Junior Astronomer program, followed by a discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies early, then off and on rain showers overnight. Amid the flow of commuters, he began what he thought would be afour-hour drivethat passed through Virginias Shenandoah Valley to Winchester, Virginia, just75miles from Washington, D.C. Nied was charged with methamphetamine possession. During this year's Operation Valley Venue, the following drugs with a total street value of $42,100 were confiscated: 237 grams of methamphetamine 35 grams of heroin 20 capsules of heroin 7 grams. Fentanyl, listed in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act, in violation of 18.2-250 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. "Don't worry about it,Vickytoldher. 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. By Jen Cardone. 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. 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. Letter to the editor: Stop development. Jackson, 53, pleaded guilty in March 2021 to one count of "Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to . Effie bought a $900 AK-47 at Bears Pawn Shop forhim. 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. 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. He loaded 6 kilos of cocaine, worthroughly$180,000, into his truck. Thank You to our Local Business Participants: Copyright 2016-2023 Royal Examiner. Kevin Sharpe, 28, of the 100 block of East Cecil Street in Winchester. of Section 18.2-57.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. "The government attempts to bolster the severity of his conduct by asserting the cocaine was 'supplied by CJNG,'" his attorney, David Downes wrote in a court filing, calling him a low-level dealer. It's playing an increasing role infillingU.S. demand forsuper-puremeth, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and other drugs, appearing in at least 35states, aCourier Journalinvestigation found,including the Virginia countryside. VCC: NAR-3043-F9, COUNT FOUR: On or about April 28, 2022, in the County of Warren, Tiffany Elizabeth Filerman did unlawfully possess with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a Schedule VI controlled substance, to wit: Xylazine, in violation of Section 18.2-248(F), of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Kenning can be reached atckenning@gannett.com, Mexican drug lord's super cartel infiltrates US small towns, One mistake trapped a desperate dad in a Mexican drug cartel's web. Vaught Jr. and Rappawan were involved in a 2016 transfer of real estate assets with Jennifer McDonald over a 37 day period in which McDonald, utilizing her DaBoyz real estate company and EDA assets according to the civil action claim, bought a piece of property from Rappawan/Vaught Jr. for $1.9-million dollars, then sold it back to Rappawan/Vaught Jr. 37 days later for $1.3 million, absorbing a $600,000 loss. 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