Name: Michael T. Houchins IIDescription: 601 white male, green eyes and brown hairAddress: Bristol, VAOffenses: 18.2-374.3. VCC: NAR-3038-F9, COUNT ONE: On or about June 25, 2022, in the County of Warren, Kevon Fontaine Gregory Curtis did unlawfully and feloniously carnally know without the use of force (fellatio), K.D., a child fourteen (14) years of age, in violation of Section 18.2-63 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. The informant said there was a brick sized amount of crack cocaine in the room. Joseph is charged under the kingpin statute with running a continuing criminal enterprise. Browne explained that as part of that resolution he could not comment on the case dismissal. "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. You may submit a The initial conversation was unsolicited and started by the offender in this case. VCC: FRD-2520-F5, On or about September 13, 2022, in the County of Warren, Kimberly Dawn Kuser 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. He recruited locals to ferry drugs, purchase weapons and movecash, they said. 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: FRD-2520-C5, On or about October 2, 2022, in the County of Warren. Most read stories from the week; delivered Saturday morning. Those traveling through the Winchester area east of Quincy may be wondering what was the cause of all the police activity Thursday morning. Somedrug arrests seemedtoo large for a typicalmeth or heroin user, likeone time whenmultiplekilos were found in a single car. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies early, then off and on rain showers overnight. 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. 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. Those trials seeking over $4 million in collective liability are likely to be rescheduled for June, following Jennifer McDonalds criminal trial in the Western District of Virginia federal court in Harrisonburg. North was found liable for the base compensatory claim of $110,000, as well as $165,000 on a finding of Statutory Conspiracy, another $350,000 in Punitive Damages on a ruling of Malicious Intent, bringing liability to $625,000. A decade later, the former sheriff and other officers were indictedin a case that included selling drugs and stealing guns. 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. appear. Others were charged in West Virginia. Both men are being held at Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center without bond. Hewitt was charged with a probation violation. That included one manwho had madethetrip to Axton to pick up kilos of cocaine, once hauling it in a 5-gallon bucket and then handing it off in Walmart bags. Mumaw was charged with crack cocaine possession. One trooper suffered minor injuries during the course of the pursuit. Don't become Leesburg. Santa Claus is coming to Town, Warren County! We appreciate your patience. Property for sale: 425 N Royal Ave, Front Royal Watch the tour! Then he vanished, How this couple ran a redneck meth empire in an Appalachian county ravaged by addiction, How a Mississippi trooper almost took down the worlds most powerful cartel boss, Mother searches photos of mutilated dead men, hoping to find her abducted son, Officer disabled after helicopter shot down by rising Jalisco New Generation Cartel. One Ecstasy pill was in Jones' possession, stated by email. VCC: NAR-3045-C9, COUNT THREE: On or about January 12, 2023, in the County of Warren, Kaylia Parasitia Newman did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. State Trooper J. Rivera pulled the man over for driving 94 mph in a 65 mile-per-hour zone around 1a.m. That summer, when Vicky asked Judith if she could drive her and Vasquez-Ahumadato visit Rodrguez-vila in Southern California, Judith decided to go, although she said she was inthe dark about any drugs. WDBJ7 was invited to . 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." VCC: FRD-2521-F5, COUNT TWO: 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 $310.00 gaming ticket, knowing such document to be forged, in violation of Section 18.2-172 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Rasheed Riley and Josie Peacoe were both arrested. Va. police seize 5 pounds of crack cocaine, 25 pounds of marijuana in I-95 DUI stop, 2 people charged after shoot-out at Va. gas station, Police say man who pointed gun at officers in area of Route 250 Bypass is dead, Chesterfield organizations host 10th annual diaper drive, Richmonds Mayor lays out budget priorities including community college for all and real-time crime center, Richmonds Walk to End Alzheimers named top 30 in the nation, Henrico non-profit organization launches social media contest. 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. 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. Judithclaims she didnt know the real reason for the trips;others disputed that. "Right under your nose,"said Josiah Schiavone, whoformerlyran anorthwest Virginiadrug task force,cartels were"operating in multi-kilo loads." 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. The twolived together in asplit-level homerented by the room. COVID Testing. Discover our International Dark-Sky Park! Thank You to our Local Business Participants: Copyright 2016-2023 Royal Examiner. 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. and Harrsion Ln. A locked padlock Stephanie Miller, 25, of the 100 block of Papermill Road in Winchester. But the answer to "Why Axton?" VCC: RAP-1124-F4, COUNT TWO: On or about June 25, 2022, in the County of Warren, Kevon Fontaine Gregory Curtis did unlawfully and feloniously carnally know without the use of force (cunnilingus) K.D., a child fourteen (14) years of age, in violation of Section 18.2-63 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. "I can't go to California. 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 Nied, 21, of the 100 block of Forrest Drive in Frederick County. Those traveling through the Winchester area east of Quincy may be wondering what was the cause of all the police activity Thursday morning. At the house,Judithand Vasquez-Ahumada togethertook$12,000 in cashand loaded a suitcase into the trunk of a Jeep outside. VCC: OBS-37Q2-F9, COUNT THREE: On or about March 20, 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 The accused committed this offense within ten years after having committed two or more violations of Section 18.2-272, in violation of Section 18.2-272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. VCC: ARS-2003-F9, COUNT ONE: 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. The EDA alleges McDonald made the transactions with EDA assets and without the knowledge or approval of the EDA Board of Directors. Rodrguez-vilawas later indicted, andJudith and her half-sisters, among others,werecharged, too. The Clarke, Frederick and Winchester residents arrested were: Matthew Berg, 32, of the 100 block of Forrest Drive in Frederick County. The crack and powder cocaine was transported from southeast Florida to Winchester by Adelson Michel and his associates. 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The Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force is comprised of law enforcement personnel from the Clarke, Frederick, Page, and Shenandoah County Sheriffs Departments, Front Royal, Luray, Strasburg, and Winchester Police Departments, and the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Culpeper Field Office. Neighbors near one home said they never met the former residents but sometimes heardmusic. Because it's here, Mexicos most vicious cartel left behind wake of addiction and ruined lives in small town. Error! The complaint didnt name the organization. An undercover operation ensued, and an adult male began soliciting one of our detectives, who he believed to be a female under the age of 15 years old, for photographs and sexually explicit material. Parks didnt return a call on Wednesday placed through his attorney William A. 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. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Getting an informant trusted by a drug ring is especiallydifficult. 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. VCC: NAR-3045-F9, COUNT FOUR: On or about January 12, 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. Rasheed Riley, 29, and Josie Peacoe, 31, both of Winchester, VA, were arrested by the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force following a search warrant executed at their residence. Commentaries: Under 500 words. Follow your nose to the Log Cabin to see what is cooking on the hearth. 24 West Virginia to kick off Big 12 play with K-State . Manage your newsletter subscriptions in your user dashboard. Federal investigatorswill only say thatthe case is ongoing. Rodrguez-vila, Naal-Huchin, Vasquez-Ahumada and Hernandez-Sanchez all were convicted of drug-related charges and sentenced to federal prison terms of three to 13 years. 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. 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. on Saturday morning, concerned the man may be driving under the influence. Effiearrivedandrushed to comfort Vicky, who was crying. The task force and Virginia State Police Tactical Team executed a search warrant obtained for a room in which they were using at the Wingate Inn. 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. Axtons hub funneled significant amounts of drugs, includingcocaine and marijuana, investigators said. 540-662-9777 # 5750. age to knowingly and intentionally expose his sexual or genital parts to a child to whom he was not legally married. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. 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. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. For example, Naal-Huchin'slawyer claimed in court filings that hisclientwas anything but a drug kingpin, and insteadlived in a low-rent apartment, drove a 2010 Chevy, and had no idea who "ElMencho" was. Sherri Dawn Kisner did unlawfully and feloniously, being over the age of fourteen years, make and communicate to Sean Doyle a threat to bomb, burn, destroy, or damage any place of assembly, building, other structure, or any means of transportation, in violation of Section 18.2-83 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. A state trooper struck the Chevrolet with his patrol car in an attempt to stop it from going in the wrong direction. Becky Welch, 41, of the 2600 block of Valley Avenue in Winchester. Explore the taste[], Historic Area. Nearly two dozen people went to jail this week as Winchester Police officers and detectives served a slew of drug trafficking indictment warrants. in violation of 18.2-2 50 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The nearest city is 13,000-resident Martinsville, known for its NASCAR speedway and a nearby collection of once-booming furniture factories. 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. Their presence"caught our community off guard," he said. "I can assure you that within 120 hours ofthat investigation, the cartel in Mexico had all new houses rented and new leadership from Mexicoenroute," saidJaesonJones, a former Texas Department of Public Safety captain whospent years following the activities of drugcartels. Seven more defendants 3 companies, 4 people have sought and received a continuation on their trials originally slated to begin March 13. 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