ARDOIN COOPERATES WITH BRPD INVESTIGATIONFollowing Ardoin's arrest, he told investigators everything he believed was concerning within the drug force. 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. This matter was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Robert W. Piedrahita, who serves as Litigation Counsel within the United States Attorney's Office, and Assistant United States Attorney Chris Dippel, who serves as a Deputy Criminal Chief. Once that warrant was signed, officers found digital scales and bags with Marijuana residue, more than $3,000, two stolen guns, one in the attic, and a large amount of Marijuana in the toilet. 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. Bell, 25; Michael C. Finley, 43; and Eric ONeal Selders, 42. He did not give specifics at the time but did express concerns about squad operations. She also claimed a violation of the right of privacy. In fact, nine people in total were arrested that night from the home, seven for resisting an officer or obstruction of justice. 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,. have come into question after the arrest of an alleged drug dealer. Following a multi-week jury trial in September 2014, 32-year-old Jeffrey Demond Perry was convicted of conspiring to distribute cocaine and "crack"cocaine, distributing cocaine and "crack"cocaine, car-jacking, possessing firearms in furtherance of crimes of violence and drug trafficking crimes, and possessing firearms while a convicted felon. Warrants filed this week described Harris as the head of an extremely violent group of large-scale narcotics traffickers. Official websites use .gov Cpl. The defendants are presumed innocent until and unless adjudicated guilty at trial or through a guilty plea. After was fired by Trans World Airlines for his involvement in a scheme to smuggle guns and explosives to Mexico, Seal turned to drug smuggling. I think one of the main reasons was because when we were working those patrols, there was an overtime assignment." This matter is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Kleinpeter, who also serves as a deputy criminal chief. NOTE: An indictment is an accusation by the Grand Jury. Agents say 33-year-old Dwayne Terrell of Baton Rouge, who didn't even finish . It's how police got him that is the reason the. Escobar, who ruled the powerful Medellin Cartel, preceded El Chapo in grabbing global headlines until authorities gunned him down in 1993 at age 44, a scenario laid out in the 2001 nonfiction book Killing Pablo by former Philadelphia Inquirer investigative reporter Mark Bowden. Follow Joe Gyan Jr. on Twitter, @JoeGyanJr. BATON ROUGE - Police are looking for the alleged head of an extensive drug operation who paid hired killers in cash, drugs and promises of advancement within his drug-running organization. His cooperation led to the arrest of his colleague, Jason Acree, another BRPD narcotics officer charged with malfeasance for stealing drugs. The combined federal, state, and local efforts that culminated in this conviction once again reflect our unified front against crime in this district. WAFB asked Marcelle if drugs were sold out of the home. BATON ROUGE- Planting drugs, coverups, quotas, a term called "snapping" - it is how the Baton Rouge drug squad handled itself, a former officer told WBRZ in a tell-all interview. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office reported a narcotics investigation involving multiple agencies resulted in five arrests and the seizure of more than. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Baton Rouge, LA 70801, Telephone: 225-389-0443 This matter is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Robert W. Piedrahita and Kevin Sanchez. BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge drug dealer has been sentenced to life in prison, plus 15 years, and ordered to forfeit more than $10 million in drug trafficking related proceeds. The Baton Rouge Police Department says Martrell Harris, 42, is wanted for second-degree murder in the killing of Lorenzo Dixon, who was fatally shot on Winbourne Avenue in April 2017. Plus, police said they saw Ronrico Terrell, 38, "going into the attic with a firearm in his hand. U.S. Attorney Fremin stated, Evidence at trial demonstrated Mr. Machado had connections to a drug cartel in Sinaloa, Mexico. In the courtroom, El Chapo "made eye contact with the actor, gave . 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. McKneely. BATON ROUGE - One person was hurt in a shooting Wednesday evening along Burbank Drive. Since 1993, he's been arrested at least seven times for drug, illegal weapon charges and more. The actor wanted to study El Chapo's mannerisms. Official websites use .gov All rights reserved. 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. "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. What he said in a TV interview has only been heard directly from a small group: The FBI, the Baton Rouge Police Chief and Nakamoto. Frigons attorney, Roy Maughan Jr., said Friday hell ask the appellate court to rehear the case, then seek review at the Louisiana Supreme Court. 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 matter was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Baton Rouge City Police, with valuable assistance from the Louisiana State Police, the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab, and the Jefferson County (Texas) Sheriff's Office. I am extremely proud and grateful of the prosecutors and agents whose dedication and hard work have made our community safer. 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. Baton Rouge, LA 70801, Telephone: 225-389-0443 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. Banks was charged along with twenty other individuals in connection with an extensive federal, state, and local investigation by the Middle District Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) aimed at a drug trafficking organization FreeBandz based and operating in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 2017, filmmaker Oliver Stone focused on drug trafficking in his movie Savages about two youthful California drug dealers and their girlfriend. The Court also sentenced MACHADO-GALEANA to 5 years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment and ordered that the firearm be forfeited. After being charged, he started cooperating with department investigators probing allegations of wrong doing. 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. Dried blood black on the ground. Co-defendant Roy Martin Herrara-Romero, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, was sentenced to 60 months on March 14, 2019. "Ran through numerous stop signs and lights, committed numerous traffic violations and from there, he decided to bail from that rolling vehicle," said Cpl. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact authorities at 225-344-7867. BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Actions of Baton Rouge Police Dept. Thirteen thousand? El Chapo (Shorty) supposedly replied. Have a question about Government Services? I received initial warnings that someone in the government wanted to sanction me, even that someone wanted to have me killed, she is quoted as saying in an article published by The Guardian. U.S. Attorney Green stated: As our nation continues to examine ways to tackle the many challenges associated with illegal drugs, we will and must remember this hard reality: Drug traffickers often use brutal violence in our communities to enforce their market share and to ensure their collection efforts. A lock ( 777 Florida Street, Suite 208 The superseding indictment adds multiple charges and a defendant to the original indictment. 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 numerous arrests and seizures in this investigation are the result of our close cooperation and part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that drug traffickers are held responsible for the harm they cause. Civil Fax: 225-389-0685. 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 "Ardoin said others within the narcotics division also witnessed this, but he was the only one who spoke up. In Hogans true-crime book Hunting El Chapo, written with Douglas Century, the DEA agent repeats this story about the death toll, illustrating how El Chapo, a crime lord from northwestern Mexico whose real name is Joaquin Guzmn Loera, ruled with murderous intent in snuffing out rivals and quashing disloyalty. ", When the responding officers, whose names have been concealed, tried arresting Terrell, he "attempted to tackle the detective bear hugging him. I continue to be grateful to the vast majority of our police officers who are committed to these principles. Thereafter, Banks and his co-conspirators distributed the counterfeit pills to others for further distribution in Baton Rouge, Mississippi, the New Orleans metropolitan area, and elsewhere. 777 Florida Street, Suite 208 Universal City Studios turned Barry Seal's story into the 2017 film "American Made" starring actor Tom Cruise as Seal, who was assassinated in February 1986 outside a Salvation Army halfway house on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge. Police said they believe they followed all the proper procedures. "We're here to protect and serve and so when we start to step over those boundaries, when the police feel like they cross over and start being the criminal, that's a problem," said Marcelle. You have permission to edit this article. "Jumping out on random people and things like that. Main Office: When the three become entangled with hard-core cartel members, the result is disastrous. If the investigation determines the allegations are true, then those responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable. "It's just proper procedure and protocol," said Cpl. In some instances, Nava and MACHADO-GALEANA carried firearms with them when delivering methamphetamine to dealers and picking up the payments for those controlled substances. 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. It was a brand new package in the box, still had plastic wrap around the items, Styrofoam in the boxes. There was a large dead dog there of the kind hed seen crossing the floodplain. "Ardoin said he believes his arrest was a setup for going to BRPD administration earlier in the year. The actor wanted to study El Chapos mannerisms. This investigation is another effort by the OCDETF Program, which was established in 1982 to mount a comprehensive attack against organized drug traffickers. These pills were then imprinted with various marks, including several for controlled substance pharmaceuticals. 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. No, not thirteen thousand. Cedric Clay, aka "Tyson" - Charges: PWITD Sch. McKneely. The 1st Circuit Court of Appeal on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit that Seal's oldest daughter, Lisa Seal Frigon, who was born of his first marriage and now administers his estate, filed in 2015 against Barry Seal's widow, Deborah Debbie Dubois Seal, and her three children. Several vacuumed sealed bags. On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome's office released a statement in response to Nakamoto's interview with Ardoin. "I'm here because I need to share my story," Ardoin said. - Shot on north Foster on Satuday night. For those contemplating a life of crime and drug dealing in our community, let this be a warning to you.". Among his concerns, a quota system that targeted minorities. In a podcast series titled Chapo: Kingpin on Trial, Vice Media reports that four people per hour are slain in Mexico, the highest murder rate in the country in decades. "He's made comments about planting drugs on other people when he arrested them," Ardoin said. United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Oscar Arturo Machado-Galeana, age 36, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 300 months in federal prison following his convictions after a nine-day jury trial in October 2018 for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana; That same morning, officers executed a search warrant at MACHADO-GALEANAs residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they seized a number of firearms, methamphetamine, and marijuana. U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Louisiana, Leader of Baton Rouge-Based "FreeBandz" Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 181 Months in Federal Prison, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces, Federal Jury Convicts Baton Rouge Man of Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Heroin, Marijuana, and Methamphetamine, Member of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 235 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Offense, Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 228 Months in Federal Prison for Gun, Drug, and Possession of Contraband in Prison Charges, Leader of Baton Rouge Based "FreeBandz" Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 181 Months In Federal Prison. 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 On August 31, 2011, following trial, a jury convicted Donald Frank of conspiracy to distribute cocaine for conduct arising from his drug trafficking endeavors, on behalf of Perry. Police are still working to track down Harris, whose living address is listed as an upscale home in Spring, Texas. ", DEA Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Joseph W. Shepherd stated, "Perry and his cohorts, through violence, intimidation, and domestic drug trafficking attempted to hold this community hostage. BATON ROUGE Law enforcement are committed to separate killing of a possible murder witness. The indictments are part of Operation I Spy, an extensive investigation into a drug trafficking network operating in the Baton Rouge region, Green said. Main Office: According to the affidavit, Harris hired three men to carry out a plan to lure Dixon out and kill him. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. But police said otherwise. Seal had infiltrated the Medellin cartel and agreed to cooperate with U.S. authorities after his own 1983 arrest on drug charges in Florida. U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Louisiana, Multi-State Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted Again In Operation Armageddon, Mississippi Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Federal Prison for Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Off-Road Vehicles Valued at More Than $750,000 and Other Federal Offenses, Greensburg Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Dogs for Animal Fighting, Walker Man Faces Federal Charges in Connection with Interstate Transmission of a Threat to Injure Florida Congresswoman, Multi State Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted Again In Operation Armageddon. Golphin is in custody, but Sanders is a fugitive. I am grateful to our prosecutors and to our federal, state, and local partners for their outstanding efforts and for removing this dangerous dealer, and his poisonous drugs from our streets. The defendant was then tased and taken into custody.". Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Wellness Day for Women: Pennington Biomedical Research Center offering health screenings and more this weekend. A box of decapitated animals once showed up on her doorstep as a threat. McKneely. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. No drugs are sold here.". Screen rights to the book, published in 2018, have been acquired by Sony Pictures, according to news accounts. 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. Published 12:00 am Wednesday, November 18, 1998, By LEONARD GRAY / LObservateur / November 18, 1998. February 2023 was the 10 th warmest on record in the Baton Rouge area, going back to 1892. On March 6, 2012, he was sentenced to serve a time of life imprisonment by United States District Judge James J. Brady. Thereafter, Banks and his co-conspirators distributed the counterfeit pills to others for further distribution in Baton Rouge, Mississippi, the New Orleans metropolitan area, and elsewhere. In the midst of this, more stories are bound to come out on El Chapo. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. When asked if Terrell was selling drugs out of the home, Howard said, "No, he doesn't. It capped a two-year investigation. Much of the resistance and pushback that has been publicly shown by a select few has been due to the implementation of these principles. CASES DISMISSED AND GROWING FALLOUTMonths after the arrests of Ardoin and Acree, District Attorney Hillar Moore's office dismissed 640 drug charges for defendants with pending cases. He walked around the end of the truck. According to the superseding indictment, two of the defendants allegedly discussed how the potency of the heroin was such that it had to be diluted or else the user would be killed. Seal, a government informant, was murdered outside a halfway house on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge. After he packaged it, he resealed the vacuumed sealed baggie with evidence tape, and he took the drugs and had taken them outside to his unit. As we strive to strengthen trust in our community, the Baton Rouge Police Department is committed to transparency, accountability, and integrity. The OCDETF Program operates nationwide and combines the resources and unique expertise of numerous federal, state, and local agencies in a coordinated attack against major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations. 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. The drug trafficking operation formed in or before 2016 and continued until it was disrupted by law enforcement intervention in 2018. Ardoin recalled that mandate was verbal and would not be found written in any policy. United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Shanard Zelron Banks, age 32, to 181 months in federal prison following his convictions for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, unlawful use of a communication facility, and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. It wasn't something I would have known was stolen. He was fined as part of his plea deal and ordered to serve time at the Salvation Army halfway house. El Chapos criminal exploits, including escapes from Mexican prisons and from authorities seeking the drug smuggler as he fled through underground city sewer systems, at least once unclothed, generated news stories that made the billionaire outlaw an international media sensation. 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,. Ardoin. Main Office: Convictions could carry lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. "At least three to four nights a week they would have us riding through the neighborhoods," Ardoin said. Before he could be moved, Ardoin said his supervisors caught wind that he had complained to BRPD administration. When wrongdoing occurs, it must be brought to light in order for us to move forward. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office reported a narcotics investigation involving multiple agencies resulted in five arrests and the seizure of more than $1.5 million in cash and drugs. HAMMOND, La. 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.. "The process in how evidence is maintained has to be revamped," Moore, the attorney, said. The defendant has brutalized and victimized neighborhoods for years while growing a drug trafficking empire responsible for the distribution of over $10 million worth of cocaine into our community. There was a problem saving your notification. I am also grateful to the community which continues to hold us to the highest standards. 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. I have instituted policies to improve accountability and transparency in order to close the gap between our community and law enforcement. If you can curtail the demand north of the border, the thinking goes, then cartel money-making and mayhem will fall off. Jailed after a manhunt, the drug kingpin known globally as El Chapo expressed genuine surprise several years ago when interrogators from the Mexican attorney generals office blamed 13,000 homicides on him. 1 LSU baseball over Texas. Have a question about Government Services? In addition to American Made, Seal was portrayed by actor Dennis Hopper in the 1991 television movie Double-crossed.. Copyright 2013 WAFB. Since my time as Mayor, I have worked hard to build public trust with the Baton Rouge Police Department. Mary Ellen Roy, an attorney for Universal, declined comment Friday. While some of these movies and books are pure fiction, the violence associated with the drug war is a documented reality. Larry Henry is a veteran print and broadcast journalist. "At least three to four nights a week they would have us riding through the neighborhoods," Ardoin said. Huge 4th inning powers St. John's past Southeastern. MACHADO-GALEANA, with the assistance of Alexander P. Nava, distributed methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana to various dealers in the Baton Rouge and Laplace, Louisiana areas. As the evidence at trial demonstrated, MACHADO-GALEANA obtained pounds of methamphetamine as well as a quantity of heroin from a source operating in Lafayette, Louisiana, as well as pounds of marijuana from a source in northern California. The lengthy sentencing of this defendant should be taken as a message to those who want to sell drugs. Nearly a dozen follow-up reports are part of the exclusive reporting from Channel 2. the defendant then started striking the detective and grabbed his gun handle pulling his duty weapon. As Chief Murphy Paul stated this week, these allegations are being taken seriously, and the Department is currently conducting a criminal and administrative investigation related to them. After that arrest, El Chapo escaped from a Mexican prison but later was taken into custody again and extradited to the United States to stand trial. Ultimately, Acree was arrested for malfeasance in office, drug charges and obstruction of justice. Maughan said he disagrees with the conclusion that all rights flow from legislation. 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. Baton Rouge, LA 70801, Telephone: 225-389-0443 Against this backdrop, a federal court jury in Brooklyn found El Chapo guilty in February of 10 felony counts, including conspiracy to commit murder and international distribution of illegal drugs. I know that's my grandson.". "It was about $500. , DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joseph W. 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