On June 25, 2018, we released our Opinion in State v. Diggs, 7th Dist. No. 16 BE 0036, 2018-Ohio-2761. Appellant Andre Diggs has filed a motion to certify a conflict to the Ohio Supreme Court. He asks us to certify the following question: Is some form of tangible, competent, credible evidence in addition to police officer testimony required to prove a school-vicinity enhancement beyond a reason... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OH)

On June 15, 2017, Ackles was charged with two counts of trafficking in marihuana in violation of R.C. 2925.03(A)(1) and one count of possession of marihuana in violation of R.C. 2925.11(A). Doc. 1. These charges formed the basis of case 2017-CR-0194. As a result of these charges, Ackles was the subject of a motion for a community control revocation in case 2016-CR-0423. Tr. 1. On March 2... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OH)

Tulsa, OK - The State of Oklahoma charged Donald Ray Cowans, a/k/a Donald R. Cowens with:

Count # 1. Count as Filed: HM11, MURDER - FIRST DEGREE, in violation of 21 O.S. 701.7
Date of Offense: 01/16/2017
Party Name Disposition Information
COWANS, DONALD RAY
Count # 2. Count as Filed: ABDGR, ASSAULT WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON, in violation of 21 O.S. 645
Date of Off... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OK)

Oklahoma City, OK - Former Oklahoma State Senator Sentenced to Fifteen Years for Child Sex Trafficking

RALPH ALLEN LEE SHORTEY, 36, has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison for soliciting a minor to engage in a commercial sex act.

"Today’s sentence shows that federal law enforcement will take whatever steps are necessary to protect children from sexual exploitation, regardle... More...   $0 (09-20-2018 - OK)

Anchorage, AK - Hackers’ Cooperation with FBI Leads to Substantial Assistance in Other Complex Cybercrime Investigations

Defendants Responsible for Creating the “Mirai” and Clickfraud Botnets Continue to Assist FBI as Part of their Sentencing

Three defendants have been sentenced for their roles in creating and operating two botnets, which targeted “Internet of Things” (IoT) devic... More...   $0 (09-19-2018 - AK)

Seattle, WA - Bothell Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Involving 14-Year-Old Child
Defendant Met and Groomed Victim Online, Traveled to California for Sex with Victim and Produced Child Pornography

A 24-year-old Bothell, Washington man pleaded guilty on September 12, 2018 in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two federal charges related to his sexual molestation of a 14-year-o... More...   $0 (09-19-2018 - WA)

On June 2, 2013, Reginald Johnson parked his black SUV in a convenience store parking lot near 38th Street and Leavenworth Road in Wyandotte County, Kansas. After exiting the SUV, Johnson looked up and saw a man wearing a light-blue hooded sweatshirt with the hood up and his hand inside the sweatshirt pocket. Johnson saw the man get out of an SUV parked directly in front of the store. As the man c... More...   $0 (09-18-2018 - KS)

Shreveport, LA - Texas men plead guilty to trafficking 10 kilograms of fentanyl

Two Texas men pleaded guilty to trafficking more than 10 kilograms of fentanyl through Louisiana.

Felipe Rodriguez, 22, of McAllen, Texas, and Brandon Montoya, 24, of Kaufman, Texas, pleaded guilty before Elizabeth E. Foote to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to t... More...   $0 (09-18-2018 - LA)

Fort Smith, AR - Two Fort Smith Men Sentenced To A Total Of Over 32 Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking

Jose Escalante, age 36, of Fort Smith, was sentenced today to 200 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release on one count of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Jose Alonso Garcia, age 38, of Fort Smith, was sentenced today to 188 months in f... More...   $0 (09-18-2018 - AR)

Cleveland, OH - Defendant Pleads Guilty in Connection with Ohio Labor Trafficking Scheme Involving Immigrant Minors

Pablo Duran Ramirez, 50, pleaded guilty on September 17, 2018 in U.S. District Court in Cleveland, Ohio, to encouraging the illegal entry of Guatemalan nationals, including unaccompanied minors, into the United States for financial gain, announced Acting Assistant Attorney ... More...   $0 (09-18-2018 - OH)

Miami, FL - Miami-Based Violent Criminal Enterprise Members and Associates Convicted at Trial

Charges of Conviction Included Racketeering, Drug Trafficking, Armed Robberies, and Firearms Used in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking and Violent Crimes


Benjamin G. Greenberg, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; Special Agent in Charge Ari C. Shapira for the ... More...   $0 (09-17-2018 - FL)

Appellate counsel filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). We have jurisdiction. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.030(b)(1)(A). We affirm Rene Louis Ismer's judgment and sentences in all respects, but we remand for correction of a scrivener's error. The jury found Mr. Ismer guilty of trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Possession of drug paraph... More...   $0 (09-17-2018 - FL)

Hammond, IN - Former East Chicago Councilman Sentenced To 20 Years in Prison

Robert Battle, age 45, of East Chicago, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon on his guilty plea of discharging a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime, causing death of another person.

U.S. Attorney Kirsch said, “Mr. Battle was a drug dealer, while at the same ti... More...   $0 (09-17-2018 - IN)

Chicago, IL - Sex Trafficker Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison For Engaging In Prostitution With Minors

A Chicago man was sentenced on September 13, 2018 to 25 years in federal prison for engaging in numerous paid sexual acts with underage girls, along with restitution of approximately $240,000 to be paid into a trust fund for the victims and a $100,000 fine.

WILLIAM WHITL... More...   $0 (09-17-2018 - IL)

On April 27, 2016, Detective Lowell Smittle of the Columbus Division of Police applied for a search warrant requesting a search be authorized at 643 Belvidere Avenue "and the curtilage" thereof in Columbus, Ohio. (Aff. in Support of Warrant to No. 17AP-807 2 Search at 2; Search Warrant at 1.) The affidavit in support of the warrant to search provided by Smittle states: In January 2016, D... More...   $0 (09-16-2018 - OH)

In October 2017, Wilson was named in a 39-count indictment with three
other individuals — Jamal Commack, Allante Bush, and Rayshawn Foster. Wilson was
charged with participating in a criminal gang (Count 1), drug trafficking (Counts 3 and
16), having a weapon while under disability (Count 15), drug possession (Counts 17 and
18), and possessing criminal tools (Count 19). Coun... More...   $0 (09-16-2018 - OH)

In March 2017, Licking County Sheriff's Office Detective Kyle Boerstler was
working surveillance at a known drug house in the city of Newark. Boerstler had
information indicating that the residents of the home were dealing either marijuana or
cocaine. While watching the home, Boerstler observed Lewis and his wife arrive at the
house, take some bags out of their car, and enter ... More...   $0 (09-16-2018 - OH)

On March 28, 2017, appellant pled guilty to two counts of trafficking in drugs
in violation of R.C. 2925.03, one count of illegal manufacture of drugs in violation of R.C.
2925.04, and one count of having weapon while under disability in violation of R.C.
2923.13 (Case No. CR2016-0391). By entry filed May 16, 2017, the trial court sentenced
appellant to an aggregate term of el... More...   $0 (09-16-2018 - OH)

On July 7, 2017, Gary was indicted for one count of trafficking in marijuana
in violation of R.C. 2925.03(A)(2), a felony of the fifth degree, and one count of possession
of marijuana in violation of R.C. 2925.11(A), a minor misdemeanor. The charges arose
after a detective observed clear, plastic baggies of marijuana in Gary’s half-open
backpack while the backpack was lying on... More...   $0 (09-15-2018 - OH)

In 2010, the state filed a criminal complaint against Mr. Latham alleging he
possessed six or more grams of cocaine base on June 6, 2010. In 2011, Mr. Latham was
charged with the class A felony of trafficking drugs in the second degree, section 195.223.
The information charged that Mr. Latham “possessed 6 grams or more of a mixture or
substance containing a cocaine base, a co... More...   $0 (09-14-2018 - MO)

Richmond, VA - Man Convicted of Trafficking Methamphetamine

A federal district court judge convicted a Chesterfield County man following a bench trial today on a charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

According to court records and evidence presented at trial, John Jason Morgan, 47, had an outstanding arrest warrant for violating a term of supervised rele... More...   $0 (09-14-2018 - VA)

Greenville, NC - Bolivia Man Sentenced To 18 Years After Conviction Of Narcotics Offenses

DAVIN LAMONT SMITH, 43, of Bolivia, was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Judge Howard sentenced SMITH to 216 months of imprisonment followed by 6 years of supervised release.

SMITH was charged in a six-coun... More...   $0 (09-14-2018 - NC)

Columbia, SC - Columbia Man Sentenced to 15 Years on Federal Firearms Charge

Terrelle Marsh, age 34, of Columbia, was sentenced in federal court to 180 months imprisonment (15 years) with 3 years of supervised release to follow. Marsh plead guilty earlier this year to felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 924(a)(... More...   $0 (09-14-2018 - SC)

Providence, RI - Florida Man Admits to Trafficking Kilos of Cocaine Shipped to Rhode Island from Puerto Rico

One of two Florida men charged in U.S. District Court in Providence in August 2017 with trafficking more than 5 kilograms of cocaine into Rhode Island through the U.S. Postal Service pleaded guilty on September 12, 2018.

Appearing before U.S. District Court Judge John J. ... More...   $0 (09-13-2018 - RI)

Bangor, ME - Old Town Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

Kenneth McLay, 46, of Old Town, Maine, pleaded guilty on September 10, 2018 in U.S. District Court to distribution and possession of child pornography.

According to court records, the defendant obtained sexually explicit videos of a minor from the internet and uploaded some of these videos... More...   $0 (09-13-2018 - ME)