"He's made comments about planting drugs on other people when he arrested them," Ardoin said. Meanwhile, Netflix, experiencing success with shows such as the crime series Narcos, recently announced it is opening an office in Mexico City. Nine in BR area charged in federal I Spy drug probe. 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. Given the defendant's past and present misconduct, I believe Judge Dick's sentence of life imprisonment is entirely appropriate. Lawsuit by slain drug smuggler Barry Seal's daughter over 'American Made' deal dismissed. To date, Mexico is the most dangerous country in the Western Hemisphere for journalists, according to the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists. 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; Copyright 2013 WAFB. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact authorities at 225-344-7867. He said, it included him hearing colleagues discussing planting drugs on people. This matter is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Kleinpeter, who also serves as a deputy criminal chief. 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, LA (WAFB) - Actions of Baton Rouge Police Dept. In 2017, Seal's life became the subject of a second Hollywood adaptation titled American Made and starred Tom Cruise. 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. We are going to catch you and put you in prison for a long time if you distribute this poison in our communities. During sentencing, the Court noted Perry's cold-blooded and callous statements about one of the arsonists, as he lay dying in his backyard, seeking medical assistance for the injuries he sustained from the fire Perryhad hired him to set. Maughan said he disagrees with the conclusion that all rights flow from legislation. This OCDETF operation is being handled by the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Louisiana; the Baton Rouge District Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration; and the Baton Rouge Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives. This conviction and sentence is yet another demonstration of our commitment to making our communities safer by combatting violent drug trafficking organizations. WAFB asked Marcelle if drugs were sold out of the home. Official websites use .gov The appeals court noted that films about historical events, whether involving famous people or notable events involving relatively unknown people, have proliferated in movie theaters in recent years. WBRZ interviewed an eye witness last night wh "At least three to four nights a week they would have us riding through the neighborhoods," Ardoin said. BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Actions of Baton Rouge Police Dept. 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. "It was two Ring floodlight cameras and a TV," Ardoin said. BATON ROUGE Law enforcement are committed to separate killing of a possible murder witness. Escobar was killed in 1993. 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. 16.7K subscribers 107K views 3 years ago With a commuted 50-year federal prison sentence, A Baton Rouge Kingpin accused of being the ringleader of one of the city's largest crack cocaine. 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. Tregre drove to Baton Rouge on Nov. 12 to place the notice in thenewspaper, which included Richards photograph and asked for the public to call if Richards was seen. "The recent allegations levied by a former Baton Rouge Police Department narcotics officer are concerning to say the least. If you can curtail the demand north of the border, the thinking goes, then cartel money-making and mayhem will fall off. 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. have come into question after the arrest of an alleged drug dealer. BATON ROUGE - One person was hurt in a shooting Wednesday evening along Burbank Drive. 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. Ultimately, Acree was arrested for malfeasance in office, drug charges and obstruction of justice. BRPD launches internal investigation after alleged drug dealer's arrest, LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans; prosecutors refuse to charge with condition. A lawsuit that claimed slain drug smuggler-turned-government informant Adler Barry Seals privacy rights were violated and his public imag. 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. 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. 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. When asked if Terrell was selling drugs out of the home, Howard said, "No, he doesn't. "Ardoin said others within the narcotics division also witnessed this, but he was the only one who spoke up. 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. (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. He used "crack"addicts to test the quality of the "crack"he cooked before selling it to others. "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. A Hollywood version depicting Escobars smuggling operation popped up again in the 2017 movie American Made, with Tom Cruise portraying drug-running former commercial pilot Barry Seal of Louisiana, who used a remote airstrip in Mena, Arkansas, to import narcotics into the United States. This operation is being handled by the U.S. Attorneys Office, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office, the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Baton Rouge Police Department, the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office, and the Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office. 45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, and an amount of marijuana. Tom Cruise portrays Baton Rougedrug smuggler-turned-government informant Adler Barry Seal in the movie "American Made.". The dog was gutshot.. 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. Huge 4th inning powers St. John's past Southeastern. During one of his periods on the run, Guzman secretly met in Mexico with American actor Sean Penn and Mexican star Kate del Castillo, hoping to generate enthusiasm for a big-screen version of his life. "It was so large that it wouldn't flush," said Cpl. The DEA says the group was responsible for putting out about 40 kilos of cocaine a month on the Baton Rouge streets. While some of these movies and books are pure fiction, the violence associated with the drug war is a documented reality. Other organizations put the total in Mexico at a higher number. Harris is also accused of breaking into the home one of his associates killed in that double shooting, Harold Anthony, and stealing what was believed to be a pillowcase full of cash. Lock 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. All rights reserved. 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. Ardoin could be considered a whistleblower but has his own issues as he grapples with shining light on a department he said he no longer trusts and facing misdemeanor charges after being arrested for buying stolen merchandise on the street. Frigon claimed that action violated the right of publicity, or her right as administrator of Seal's estate to control the commercial appropriation of her father's identity or public image. Drug traffickers tied to the Medellin Cartel in Colombia arranged for the machine-gun slaying of Seal, 46, who was born in. "You can look at it as a quota," Ardoin said. To be clear, the dangerous drug dealer will find no safe haven within the federal criminal justice system, Green warned. Customers used cash, stolen equipment, firearms, and food stamps to purchase in those locations varying amounts of cocaine and "crack"cocaine from Perry. When we arrived into the processing room to package the evidence I observed Acree cut open one of the Ziplock bags with a pocket knife, and he went and retrieved smaller Ziplock baggies and placed the marijuana inside that bag as well as some thc vape pens, cartridges, and he made a statement that he was bringing the drugs to his friend and his friend liked the vape cartridges and has brought it to him on other occasions. This investigation is another effort by the OCDETF Program, which was established in 1982 to mount a comprehensive attack against organized drug traffickers. Detectives had received information that Richards was staying in Baton Rouge with friends, but they were unable to discover exactly where. I appreciate the tremendous dedication and hard work by the agents and prosecutors who worked tirelessly on this important matter., DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael R. Sader said, Illegal dangerous drugs, including methamphetamine, destroy lives and have far-reaching negative effects in communities where they take hold. In 1986, Colombian hit men shot Seal to death at a Salvation Army halfway house in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. McKneely. 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.. BATON ROUGE Law enforcement are committed to Click HERE to see an archive of WBRZ Investigative Unit and Chris Nakamoto reports on the Baton Rouge Police drug squad. The 1st Circuit found "that the challenged actions of Universal and the Seal defendants were in the exercise of free speech.". His cooperation led to the arrest of his colleague, Jason Acree, another BRPD narcotics officer charged with malfeasance for stealing drugs. The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime's history and impact on American society. Published 12:00 am Wednesday, November 18, 1998, By LEONARD GRAY / LObservateur / November 18, 1998. 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. 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. 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. LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans; prosecutors refuse to charge with condition. United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Christopher Jackson, age 37, of Ridgeland, Mississippi, to 150 months in federal prison following United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Dangelo Dontae Cornish, age 36, of Greensburg, to 14 months in federal prison following United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that a federal arrest warrant and criminal complaint was issued charging Charles T. Germany, age 66, of Walker, Louisiana, with interstate transmission Middle District of Louisiana BATON ROUGE, LA - United States Attorney Walt Green announced today the unsealing of a series of federal grand jury indictments in Operation I Spy, an extensive investigation into a drug trafficking network operating in the Baton Rouge region. 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. "Ardoin said he arrived at work one morning and was contacted by detectives informing him that the items he purchased were stolen. ", "What I can do, however, is assure the community that we have and will continue to take the appropriate actions, as these investigations progress. I am extremely proud and grateful of the prosecutors and agents whose dedication and hard work have made our community safer. 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. In fact, nine people in total were arrested that night from the home, seven for resisting an officer or obstruction of justice. The defendant was then tased and taken into custody.". ARDOIN'S ARRESTArdoin was arrested in December of 2020 for possession of stolen things. The man who made Baton Rouge headlines in the mid-1980s for the machine-gun killing of drug informant Adler "Barry" Seal died in the Louisiana. Once inside 1336 N. 36th street, officers wrote in their report, "There was a strong odor of burning marijuana in the residence with a visible smoke cloud." 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. In plain sight, officers saw Marijuana floating in the toilet. "Think about what this has cost," attorney Ron Haley said. BATON ROUGE, La. "They unnecessarily the way they handled him, unnecessary tased him for no reason at all, throwed him all on the ground, just unnecessary," said James Howard, Terrell's cousin. U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Louisiana, Major Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison on Drug Trafficking and Gun Charges, 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, Major Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison On Drug Trafficking and Gun Charges. He stopped and listened. ", 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. Main Office: 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. 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. 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. "Attorney Dedrick Moore who is also working the case echoed those sentiments and believes a number of reforms need to be made. I look forward to providing our community with a full report once these investigations are concluded.". Ronrico Terrell had 13 different charges that night alone. Civil Fax: 225-389-0685. In the courtroom, El Chapo "made eye contact with the actor, gave . "It's quite the oxymoron when police officers have quite the reputation within these communities that they are sworn to protect and individuals can call them by names for having done things that are improper, illegal and violate the community's constitutional rights.". Officials added they also confiscated 12 guns and four ballistic vests. Maybe a couple thousand.. 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. "Ran through numerous stop signs and lights, committed numerous traffic violations and from there, he decided to bail from that rolling vehicle," said Cpl. 777 Florida Street, Suite 208 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. The Court also sentenced MACHADO-GALEANA to 5 years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment and ordered that the firearm be forfeited. 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. 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. 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. 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. Adler "Barry" Seal's third wife and the three children she had with him did not violate the slain drug smuggler-turned-government informant's privacy rights when they sold the story of his life to a major motion picture studio in 2014, a state appellate court has decided. When wrongdoing occurs, it must be brought to light in order for us to move forward. "The process in how evidence is maintained has to be revamped," Moore, the attorney, said. Much of the resistance and pushback that has been publicly shown by a select few has been due to the implementation of these principles. 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. "They realized I had spoken to administration and it could possibly cause them from being moved out of the division," Ardoin said. "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. (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. Mary Ellen Roy, an attorney for Universal, declined comment Friday. 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. LAPLACE Clyde Richards Jr., described by St. John Parish narcoticsagents as the kingpin in organized cocaine distribution locally, was apprehended in Baton Rouge thanks to a newspaper article. MACHADO-GALEANA used a nominee to purchase cashiers checks and forward those to his marijuana supplier in California. It wasn't something I would have known was stolen. St. Johns batted around in Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. There was a problem saving your notification. Convictions could carry lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. Two years before his death, Seal was indicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 462 pounds of cocaine with a street value of $168 million. 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. Of the 1,451 journalists and media workers killed around the world since 1992 in which a motive has been confirmed, 48 were in Mexico, the CPJ website notes. Tata had become a one-man cocaine fountain, working on a scale the Detroit DEAs office had never encountered, states the 2014 magazine article by Sam Dolnick. Those traffickers will find no safe harbor or relief in this district. 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. He had enough and was planning a transfer out of the unit. 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. He said that conversation was with BRPD administration about the type of drug cases they were doing and how he was unhappy with them. 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. 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. They allege a serious violation of public trust by some who are sworn to serve and protect our community. The drug trafficking operation formed in or before 2016 and continued until it was disrupted by law enforcement intervention in 2018. It's how police got him that is the reason the department has begun an internal investigation. 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. In 2017, filmmaker Oliver Stone focused on drug trafficking in his movie Savages about two youthful California drug dealers and their girlfriend. A lock ( During Wednesday's sentencing, the Court found that Perrymade his living trafficking drugs and that he did whatever it took to protect his drug trafficking enterprise. UPDATE: Martrell Harris was arrested March 2021 on first-degree murder charges. Golphin is charged with conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base and unlawful use of a communications facility; Sanders faces charges of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The drone of flies. "We were working a parcel, which we do often, for FedEx," Ardoin said. Four high-ranking supervisors- two lieutenants and two sergeants - were transferred out of the narcotics division and moved to uniform patrol. Read more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/drug-kingpin-who-evaded-arrest-for-years-now-charged-in-multiple-baton-rouge-killings. 777 Florida Street, Suite 208 Fax Line: 225-389-0561 No, not thirteen thousand. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS WBRZ has made an editorial decision to not identify them because they have not been accused of any wrongdoing as of April 28, 2021. I voiced my opinions several times, and I didn't agree with that.". 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