High 62F. But why would major traffickers choose Axton, an unincorporated area that was little more than a smattering of gas stations and backcountry trailer parks, with a school and churches, much of it sitting in the eastern part of HenryCounty? Seven more defendants 3 companies, 4 people have sought and received a continuation on their trials originally slated to begin March 13. 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. EDA counsel Cullen Seltzer and Executive Director Joe Petty both confirmed the gag order on details of the EDA/Rappawan/Vaught Jr. joint filing for dismissal of the civil case. Despite the arrests, experts said its unlikely the busts and lengthyinvestigationdid muchto slow the flow of drugs for long. All Rights Reserved | Design by National Media Services, Inc. Bingo to support the American Cancer Society mission, organized by Relay For Life of Front Royal. 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. "Imagine the damage (the drugs) did to Virginia and theEast Coast" in that time, Jones said. Breakfast with Barry Lee Dishing out ample servings of positivity, humor, and community spirit. Tony Cartwright controlled Cartwrights Recreation Center and made it available for use by drug traffickers for the storing and distributing of cocaine. In four trials last July and one more in October, five people and two companies were found liable for over $14 million in compensatory, punitive, and statutory conspiracy damages by Warren County civil trial juries. Id hate to say how many millions come through here in a month. Published 8:20 am Saturday, May 27, 2017. The affidavit sets forth that Tony Cartwright and Allen Cartwright were present in the building when drug trafficking occurred, and that both were aware of the drug trafficking on the property. William Everett Himes was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Wednesday for possessing and intending to distribute crystal meth and illegally possessing a firearm. 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. 1 of 1. Effiearrivedandrushed to comfort Vicky, who was crying. photo with a Commentary if you like. Grant County Sheriff's Office PIO Kyle Foreman said the ATF, Grant Count INET and other agencies conducted a federal drug bust in a part of the 10-thousand-seven-hundred block of SR 28 known as "the compound. About 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 1, Eduardo "Lalo" Hernandez-Sanchez, the courier who had justmadethe pickup from Axton, was pulled over in Boones Mill by police. Parks is a member of a drug organization based in California and Washington D.C., according to a criminal complaint written by Duane Rosa, who is a member of the Loudoun County Sheriffs Office attached to the DEAs Washington, D.C., field office task force. The pursuit reached speeds of up to 100 mph. Joseph, Titti, and Marsaille Volner would bring crack cocaine and powder cocaine from Southeast Florida to Winchester, Virginia. Becky Welch, 41, of the 2600 block of Valley Avenue in Winchester. 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. Jackson, 53, pleaded guilty in March 2021 to one count of "Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to . Some suspects lawyers argued their clients played insignificant roles and were notconnected to thecartelas prosecutors alleged. There was an error processing your request. 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. VCC: NAR-3038-C9, On or about October 26, 2022, in the County of Warren, Barrington Allen Moore did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, listed in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act, in violation of 18.2-250 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. We request anyone with information regarding soliciting or exploiting any minor to contact Front Royal Police Department. Behind one house whose address was cited in court documents, mounds of rain-soaked drywalllay in the tall grass. Commentaries: Under 500 words. The Chevrolet refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated. Judithclaims she didnt know the real reason for the trips;others disputed that. ForJudith,It was too late. VCC: FAM-3805-M1. age to knowingly and intentionally expose his sexual or genital parts to a child to whom he was not legally married. +2 featured Federal authorities accuse Shenandoah County woman of fraud The caller stated the driver was still in the vehicle and was not moving. The bust netted 450 pounds of pot. isn't clear,said Henry County Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Nester. Joseph is charged under the kingpin statute with running a continuing criminal enterprise. VCC: RAP-1124-F4 (incident #2), On or about September 13, 2022, in the County of Warren, Rafael Llera, Jr., did unlawfully and feloniously utter or attempt to employ as true Queen of Virginia Skill & Entertainment ticket, knowing such document to be forged, in violation of Section 18.2-172 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. VCC: FRD-2521-F5, COUNT THREE: On or about September 9, 2022, in the County of Warren, Ralph Crouse, Jr., did unlawfully and feloniously utter or attempt to employ as true a gaming ticket, knowing such document to be forged, in violation of Section 18.2-172 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. VCC: NAR-3059-M1, COUNT FIVE: 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: Medetomidine, in violation of Section 18.2-248(F), of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. While links to drugs from various cartels weren't unknown in suchcases, the name CJNG "was new for us when we heard it, said Joshua Price, head of the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force. Anearby trailer, accessed by her driveway, wasapparently being used as a stash house, authorities said in asearch warrant affidavit. Several times in March 2006, Fanfan and Holborn sold cocaine base to police informants. Should she be acquitted, more forthcoming testimony exonerating their clients might be expected, defense counsels reasoned. 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. One trooper suffered minor injuries during the course of the pursuit. They were also charged on marijuana possession with the intent to distribute and conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - A Chester man has been arrested after a DUI traffic stop on Interstate 95 led to a massive drug seizure of crack cocaine and marijuana, according to Virginia State. In the summer of 2005, a police informant said that he/she drove Holmes and Clark and others to a hotel in Winchester, Virginia. 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. How manyAxton-likerural drug hubsexist in Virginia isn't known. 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. Va. - More than 10 pounds of meth is off the street after two arrests in Albemarle County on Wednesday . Detectives started a proactive approach to apprehend individuals soliciting underage victims for sexual purposes. You have permission to edit this article. Investigators seized more than 50 grams of crack cocaine, multiple ounces of powder cocaine, baking soda, and cooking dishes commonly used in the manufacturing of crack cocaine. "There were a lot of drugs, there was money, and weapons, Perry told local media, though it was a drop in the bucket of what had flowed through the area. 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. Task force officers observed Jones enter and exit the Wingate Inn and complete numerous hand-to-hand narcotics transactions with various individuals, the release states. These boxes are filled with 450 pounds of marijuana reportedly seized from a truck in March near Winchester. 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. The defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the government to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. 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. But that finally changed, Perry said, when a drug task force got an informant inside in the Axton area. By Fred Petke. VCC: NAR-3022-F5, COUNT TWO: On or about October 18, 2022, in the County of Warren, Jerry Leon Williams did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly, and intentionally while being a prisoner in a state, local, or community correctional facility or in the custody of an employee thereof, procure, sell, secrete or posses a chemical compound which the accused had not lawfully received, in violation of 53.1-203 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Letter to the editor: Stop development. 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. We will consider two submissions per writer per month. They control it all now. 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. VCC: WPN-5303-F6, COUNT THREE: On or about November 16, 2022, in the County of Warren, Christopher Eric Harpine did unlawfully and feloniously possess, with the intent to distribute, a controlled substance, to wit: Methamphetamine Hydrochloride listed in Schedule II of the Drag Control Act, in violation of Section 18.2-248 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. While marijuana is legal in some states, it is illegal in Virginia. VCC: OBS-3702-F9, COUNT TWO: 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. Why is The Courier Journal reporting on a deadly Mexican drug cartel? An official website of the United States government. Error! VDOT: Local traffic fatalities increased in 2022, Proposed Capital Improvement Plan tabled after tense exchange over possible Sherando renovation, Hospice program helps teens, young adults cope with grief, Open Forum: Suggestions on ways to increase tax revenue, Georgia Garvey: No one is owed an apology for mask mandates, Froma Harrop: What warming might do to New England, Michael Barone: Give credit to Jimmy Carter, US officials make case for renewal of surveillance powers, Trees to be planted at Berryville cemetery using state grant funds. Vicky received two years in prison, and Judith was sentenced to seven years. Subscribe here. The driver, Arthur L. Summers (age 62) of Front Royal, and his passenger Melissa P. Myers (age 58) of Arlington, Virginia, were arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver (PWID) crack cocaine (18.2-248 of Code of Virginia) and possession of drug paraphernalia (18.2-251). UPS Access Point. The plaintiff EDA claims those companies involvement in some of McDonalds real estate transactions utilizing EDA assets it says never received the necessary EDA board authorization led to the unjust enrichment of defendants as part of the conspiracy it alleges McDonald orchestrated to move EDA assets to her own benefit, as well as the benefit of other involved parties. ", "This is a location that we've visited before." Jenna Goodson, 29, of the 1700 block of Henry Avenue in Winchester. Success! 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. He worked as a contractor andtold the sisters he also worked for a California fencing company. As previously reported, the EDA reached an out-of-court, no-fault settlement with McDonald for an estimated $9-million in real estate assets held in her or one of her real estate companies names. Nearly two dozen people went to jail this week as Winchester Police officers and detectives served a slew of drug trafficking indictment warrants. By Jen Cardone. Ramey at (540) 636-2208 or by email at mramey@frontroyalva.com. Law enforcement officials believecartelassociates arestill around Axton and Winchester. State Police initiated the traffic stop at approximately 8:10 a.m., as a Chevrolet pick-up truck was traveling south on Route 37 in Frederick County. VCC: NAR-3043-F9, COUNT THREE: On or about April 28, 2022, in the County of Warren, Tiffany Elizabeth Filerman did unlawfully and feloniously manufacture, sell, give, distribute, or possess with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute, a controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, classified in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act, in violation of 18.2-248(C) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. "This is a Trump area right here. U.S. Currency and drugs seized pursuant to drug possession arrest on the traffic stop. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies early, then off and on rain showers overnight. But prosecutors sayitwas the first of severalattempted cross-country trips Judithtookfor which she was paid or offered at least $2,000 to drive the car back loadedwithseveralkilos of cocaine in hidden compartments. Once youre established, no one talks," he said. Error! At Taylors Grocery&Grill along Highway 58 near several of the properties cited in the investigation, the 67-year-old owner said shewanted nothing to do with the cartel. 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. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. EDA counsel filed a Memorandum in Opposition to those filings for delay in the civil trials of those defendants. Brandon Carroll, 22, of the 300 block of Old Bethel Church Road in Frederick County. 18.2-248 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. Copyright 2021 WWBT. Best trending stories from the week, delivered Saturday morning. "Most anybody can buy a $20 rock of crack cocaine. Low 49F. 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. Deputies say many of the people indicted have faced drug distribution charges in the past. Jones was also charged with possession of Ecstasy. Lots of sunshine. violation of Section 18.2-250, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. 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. VCC: WPN-5281-F5, On or about October 3, 2022, in the County of Warren, Harris Warren Carroll did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled substance, to wit: Amphetamine listed in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act, in violation of 18.2-250 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. 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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. VCC: NAR-3043-F9, COUNT TWO: On or about April 28, 2022, in the County of Warren, Tiffany Elizabeth Filerman did unlawfully and feloniously manufacture, sell, give, distribute, or possess with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute, a controlled substance, to-wit: Para-Flourofentanyl, classified in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act, namely, in violation of 18.2-248(C) of the Code of Virginia. 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. But investigators wanted to know where the drugswerecoming from as they searched forlarger sources of supply. VCC: NAR-3022-F5, On or about November 23, 2022, in the County of Warren, Bruce Chester Herring did unlawfully and feloniously drive or operate a motor vehicle on a highway or an engine or train in the Commonwealth during the time the accused was deprived of his right to do so upon conviction of a violation of Section 18.2- 268.3. 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. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. As the Chevrolet crossed back into the median, it attempted again to go in the wrong direction. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies early, then off and on rain showers overnight. 2022 in the County of Warren. hugh o'brian estate; senior analyst job description accenture. Tyrone Fields, 55, of the 100 block of Bellview Avenue in Winchester. 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. The crack and powder cocaine was transported from southeast Florida to Winchester by Adelson Michel and his associates. Kenning reviewed hundreds of pages of cartel-related court documents and interviewed more than 30 people. VCC: NAR-3043-F9, COUNT FOUR: On or about November 16, 2022, in the County of Warren, Christopher Eric Harpine 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. 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. Constantly updated. A locked padlock Chance of rain 60%. 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. vehicle or endanger a person, in violation of 46.2-817(B) of the Code of Virginia. Delivered every morning. VCC: REC-6624-F6, COUNT SEVEN: On or about November 16, 2022, in the County of Warren, Christopher Eric Harpine did unlawfully and feloniously knowingly attempt to intimidate or impede, by the threat of bodily harm or force any law enforcement officer lawfully engaged in the discharge of duties in violation of Section 18.2-460 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. Welch was charged with marijuana possession. Hewitt was charged with a probation violation. 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. Federal investigatorswill only say thatthe case is ongoing. 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. Winchester narcotics bust nabs three. They drove for 38 straight hours, stopping only for gas, food and once ataCalifornia truck stop to shower. Johnson was charged with possession of a gun while possessing a Schedule I or Schedule II drug, possession of cocaine and distribution of cocaine. 1379 North Frederick Pike Winchester, VA 22603. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. "We're flying into Sacramento then driving back, Vasquez-Ahumada texted another friend, according to court documents. VCC: OBS-3702-F9, COUNT ONE: On or about November 16, 2022, in the County of Warren, Christopher Eric Harpine did unlawfully and feloniously possess or transport a firearm after having been convicted of a felony not defined in Section 17.2-805 within the prior ten years, in violation of Section 18.2-308.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. 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. He has been charged with huffing chemicals, reckless driving and driving under the influence. 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. On Nov. 24, 2020, the Henry County Sheriff's Office announced it had arrested 43 people and 36 are wanted . Everybodys talking like, 'This is why we need to build that wall and deport all the illegal Mexicans.' 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. A majority of those charged were taken into. "Even though we tried, people wouldn't cooperate.". An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 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. Nobody was talking of trafficking.. 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Meadows was charged with morphine possession. Stephanie Miller, 25, of the 100 block of Papermill Road in Winchester. Hewalked with a limp from what he said was a childhood accident. HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - A Chester man has been arrested after a DUI traffic stop on Interstate 95 led to a massive drug seizure of crack cocaine and marijuana, according to Virginia State Police. 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. ButLalohad no ideahe was being watched. HARRISONBURG Federal officials have announced the arrest and indictment of a Winchester man accused of planting a pipe bomb at Cedar Creek Battlefield near Middletown during the Oct. 14, 2017, reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek. 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