Error! Drive-Thru Pharmacy. Scaperotto was also charged with several traffic infractions, including speeding, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to stop at a red light, and failure to wear a seatbelt. Their presence"caught our community off guard," he said. Deputies say many of the people indicted have faced drug distribution charges in the past. Follow your nose to the Log Cabin to see what is cooking on the hearth. 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. EDA counsel filed a Memorandum in Opposition to those filings for delay in the civil trials of those defendants. 1379 North Frederick Pike Winchester, VA 22603. WINCHESTER, Va. (WDVM) Three people were arrested Wednesday evening in Winchester, Va. on drug charges. An FBI affidavitshows those involved at various homes exchanged calls to set up pickups, often from Winchester, using code words for drugs, such as "little hand" for cocaine and "tooth" for money. Both men are being held at Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center without bond. The Front Royal Police Department would like to thank the Bristol Virginia Police Department for their assistance in this investigation and the successful apprehension of this individual. You have permission to edit this article. Success! Charceil Kellam, Sheena Nicole Curry, and Tiffany Lee Sloane would offer their homes in Winchester, Virginia to cook, store, sell, and distribute crack cocaine. Email submissions to According to Winchester police, an officer stopped Andrea Armel, 53, of Bunker Hill, West Virginia, who was driving her vehicle on Parkway Street just before 7:30 p.m. Police say Armel abruptly slowed . The Chevrolet refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated. 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. 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. VCC: NAR-3038-C9, COUNT THREE: On or about October 19, 2022, in the County of Warren, Angela Sue Marie McClellan did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, this being a second or subsequent offense, said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment, in violation of Section 18,2-248 (C), of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Leaving a large family in Veracruz, hehadcrossed into the U.S. in 2014, working in Seattle before coming to Virginia. Do they have pictures of my kids? Following is a list of suspects arrested and their charges: Ceferino Jose Delgado, age 35, of Romney: fleeing, malicious wounding, burglary, conspiracy x3 and refusal to fingerprint Johnson was charged with possession of a gun while possessing a Schedule I or Schedule II drug, possession of cocaine and distribution of cocaine. When it comes to questions about the cartel in Axton or Winchester, somedoors open a crack and thenquicklyshut. "To get the big dealers, you have to get someone in there that these upper-level dealers trust.". The accused is seven or more years older than the child the accused knew or had reason to believe was a child less than fifteen years of age who was the subject of the solicitations, in violation of Section 18.2-374.3 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended. WINCHESTER, Va. (WHSV) The Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force reports four members of an alleged cocaine trafficking organization were arrested on Thursday, April 15,. 2022 in the County of Warren. - More than 70 people have been charged with 184 felonies as a part of a Henry County drug bust, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. 1 of 1. Plaintiff EDA counsel viewed the motion to continue as a reaction to the EDAs string of successful civil prosecutions referenced above. 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. isn't clear,said Henry County Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Nester. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. VCC: FRD-2520-C5, On or about September 2, 2022, in the County of Warren, Taalib Sean Doyle did unlawfully and feloniously buy and receive from another person stolen goods or property, namely a 2007 Ford Focus, having a value of $1000.00 or more, and knowing that the property had been stolen, in violation of 18.2-108 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. 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. 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 Stephanie Miller, 25, of the 100 block of Papermill Road in Winchester. They control it all. Effie and Vicky pleaded guilty, while Judith was convicted at trial. AXTON, Va. On a near-freezing February morning, a man known as Lalosteered his Chevy Avalanche quietlythrough south-central Virginias forested hills and farms. Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 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. Froma Harrop: I was a teenage librarian. These boxes are filled with 450 pounds of marijuana reportedly seized from a truck in March near Winchester. Wilds was a known drug associate of Saint-Jean and Lusca, and was assaulted because Saint-Jean and Lusca susepcted that Wilds was cooperating with law enforcement investigations. The Virginia caseoffereda glimpseintocarteloperationsthatexperts sayoftenfunnel drugs through less-scrutinized rural areas and small towns, distributing them through supply chains that can spread like rivulets. Regular Bingo from 7-9:30 p.m. Food and refreshments available More[], Log Cabin in the Historic Area. Winchester narcotics bust nabs three. Rasheed Riley was charged with possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance, a probation violation, and an active felony warrant for forging and uttering. He was laid back, Judithsaid. Maybe thats the draw. According to the indictment, Adelson Michel was a major supplier of crack cocaine in the Winchester, Virginia area. 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, 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? Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. in violation of 18.2-2 50 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The complaint didnt name the organization. The ice, the coke, the heroin, the pot. Houchins was transported to the Southwest Regional Jail, where he went before the magistrate and was ordered to be held without bond. 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. And cartel associates had early warning systems, which other officials declined to detail. Constantly updated. age to knowingly and intentionally expose his sexual or genital parts to a child to whom he was not legally married. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He was also wanted out of Frederick County for failure to appear in court. VCC: RAP-1124-F4, On or about November 4, 2021, in the County of Warren, Clayton Marquis Williams did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Tiffany Taylor, a family or household member, after having been at least twice previously convicted of assault and battery against a family or household member within the past twenty years with such offenses occurring on different dates, in violation Beau Bassler. Some members of the conspiracy, including Mark Andre Fleurival, Jackson Milien, and Lionel Joseph are members of an organized criminal street gang known as Zoe Pound, that is based in Florida. The vehicle, currency, and drugs were seized pursuant to the arrests of the occupants. Judith was distraught that her three children were placed among foster parents and relatives. All deputies were checked on scene and cleared for duty, once out of their wet uniforms and warmed back up. Those traveling through the Winchester area east of Quincy may be wondering what was the cause of all the police activity Thursday morning. Former Blue[], Historic Area. A majority of those charged were taken into. "I can't go to California. Ramey at (540) 636-2208 or by email at mramey@frontroyalva.com. Don't become Leesburg. VCC: JUS-4832-F5, On or about July 29, 2022, in the County of Warren, Kimberly Dawn Kuser did unlawfully and feloniously forge a check, with the intent to defraud and to the prejudice of anothers rights, in violation of 18.2-172 of the Code of Virginia,.1950, as amended. Some suspects lawyers argued their clients played insignificant roles and were notconnected to thecartelas prosecutors alleged. On the morning of Feb. 1, 2018, DEA agent Hickey gathered with other law enforcement agencies in Winchesters Millwood fire station. 540-662-9777 # 5750. 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. All of whichmadeit an ideal if unlikelywaystation fortheCrtelJalisco NuevaGeneracin,known as CJNG,Mexicosfastest-risingdrugcartel,whose U.S. footprint hasgrown exponentially in recent years. With interest, estimated at $268,000 added, Norths total liability was ruled at approximately $893,000. Light agenda segues into lengthy discussion of departmental accountability for details on monthly expenditures Why does that sound familiar? Rodrguez-vila,authoritiesalleged, was connected to theCJNG cartel. 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. Ortiz was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Winchester Police Capt. The forge is fired up and the blacksmiths are hard at work showing off their skills. Once in Winchester, Michel, Obenson Sesere, Tiffany Lee Sloane, Sheena Nicole Curry, and Howard Harrison Felix cooked the powder cocaine into crack cocaine and distributed it to other members of this conspiracy in the Winchester area. They were arrested outside of the hotel. 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. Best trending stories from the week, delivered Saturday morning. The focal point of the Block is Cartwrights Recreation Center, where over two dozen conspirators have actively sold crack cocaine. Neighbors near one home said they never met the former residents but sometimes heardmusic. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph Mott will prosecute the cases. The twolived together in asplit-level homerented by the room. officer to bring his/her motor vehicle to a stop, drive such motor vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard of such signal so as to interfere with or endanger the operation of the law enforcement "Right under your nose,"said Josiah Schiavone, whoformerlyran anorthwest Virginiadrug task force,cartels were"operating in multi-kilo loads." "The government attempts to bolster the severity of his conduct by asserting the cocaine was 'supplied by CJNG,'" his attorney, David Downes wrote in a court filing, calling him a low-level dealer. John Paul Marshall, 39, of the 100 block of Gaylord Avenue in Clarke County. VCC: NAR-3022-F5, On or about October 27, 2022, in the County of Warren, Lynzie Marie Larsen 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. By Jen Cardone. She worries about whether the cartel could try and find her. Delivered every morning. COVID Testing. Subscribe here. Front Royal police have charged six people after a drug bust at a home at 119 Manassas Ave. Police identified the defendants as Michael Scott Wade, 37; Susan Yates, 45, the owner of the residence; and James Deveney, Shannon Martinez, Dawn Frankel and Thomas Leathers. Kodiey Michael A. Jones, 20, of East Point, Georgia, and Eric Isiah Moore, 22, of Columbia, Maryland, were charged on counts of heroin and crack cocaine possession with the intent to distribute. 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. Large portions were directed to Winchester and beyond to other states. 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). Don't arrest me. Members of the drug and gang task force began firing at the suspect as he attempted to flee the scene in a vehicle near I-66. "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. 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