Accused drug lord Javier Humberto Navarro Rodriguez, his suspected right-hand manDwain Claude Castle and alleged hit man Charles Orlando Cater not only teamed to kill Ramirez, federal agents say, but they also were searching for another man they had marked for death. Cecil Mohr, 37, of Frankfort, engaging in organized crime, a Class B felony, and three counts of theft by unlawful taking (more than $500 but less than $10,000), a Class D felony. But, it's believed the ring has been operating here for about two years. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. For two years, prosecutors have been building their case. A federal complaint says agents seized approximately 1,100 pounds of marijuana, assault weapons, ammo and nearly $700,000 in cash from two homes and the two storage facilities. Derrick Lamont Bullitt, 37, of Louisville, Kentucky, has been charged with Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to. Christina Morales, Christine Hauser Will Wright, Sarah Mervosh, Lucy Tompkins, Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio, Neil Vigdor, Jenny Gross and Rukmini Callimachi contributed reporting. Ryan Thruston, 33, of Owensboro, Kentucky, has been charged with Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Fentanyl. They also say that Mr. Walker was licensed to carry a gun. While Castlehadbeen charged with seriouscrimes, he was used to getting them dismissed, court records show, including ones for selling drugs near a school and injuringhis pregnant ex-girlfriend bythrowing her up against a car andyanking her up a flight of stairs by her hair. At this point its bigger than Breonna, its bigger than just Black Lives, Ms. Taylors mother, Tamika Palmer, said over the summer of 2020 as she beseeched the authorities to bring criminal charges. Mr. Poiles has also been charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine for events occurring on or about December 11, 2020. But on Jan. 16, Rodriguez and Castle walked into a trap. Download the WHAS11 News app now. Let this be an example, if you are stealing from others and victimizing citizens in Franklin County, just know that you are on our radar and we will soon be knocking on your door, Quire warned. Court recordshighlight warning signs about himas early as July2012. No officer has ever been charged with shooting Ms. Taylor, but on Aug. 4 the Justice Department charged four current and former police officers with federal civil rights violations, including lying to obtain a search warrant for her apartment. [citation needed], The most notable member of the Cornbread Mafia was Johnny Boone, arrested in 1987 as the ringleader of a marijuana operation in Minnesota, for which he served about 15 years in prison. Mayor Greg Fischer announced other changes to ensure more scrutiny, transparency and accountability, including the naming of a new police chief; a new requirement that body cameras always be worn during the execution of search warrants; and the establishment of a civilian review board for police disciplinary matters. Rainfall around a half an inch. Meth crisis:Mexican drug cartels saturate U.S. with deadliest meth ever. Mercedes-Benz of Louisville Mercedes-Benz of Louisville2520 Terra Crossing Blvd, Louisville, KY 40245 Service: +1 (502) 893-4709 Mercedes-Benz of Louisville Contact Info Schedule Appointment Mercedes-Benz of Louisville Contact Jarress Turner Sales Manager +1 (502) 896-4411 JTurner@MBLouisville.com Mr. Jaynes sent a draft of the affidavit to Ms. Goodlett, who prosecutors said knew the claim was false but further bolstered it with misleading information. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.. Ted Shouse, Cater's attorney, said his client"has a 21-year clean record.". InJanuary2018, agents were hiding nearby when they claim Rodriguez and Castle hopped into a BMWsentfrom a California drug supplier on a car-hauler. Investigators say they used GPS tracking to follow the men on drug buying trips from Louisville to Indianapolis, Memphis, Arizona and Mexico. The police said that the officers forced entry into the exterior door and were immediately met with gunfire. Three officers returned fire, the police said. Investigators claimthey listened in on calls as Rodriguez, the accused and embittered drug lord,began plotting his revenge against the new customer and Ramirez. Signup today! Bickett and Boone prides themselves in producing a CBD product from "seed to seal. Cater'sattorney insisted that his client and the defendantsviewedthat night as"more like a circus" than a violent crime. Apreliminary hearing will be held for the suspects Wednesday afternoon. DEC 10 -- LOUISVILLE, KY - A federal grand jury in Louisville returned an indictment on December 3, 2007, on December 3, 2007, against the following individuals: Alfred Rivas-Lopez, age 28, of 5632 West Virginia Avenue, Phoenix, AZ; Julio Rivas, age unknown, of Phoenix, AZ; Byron Mayes, age 32, of 434 North 38th Street and 17405 Curry Branch And a recorded phone call between the accuseddrug lord and his suspected right-hand mantalking about the murder weapon. Greene said he heard whatsounded like a balloon losing a rush of airas a bullet blew out his rear driver's side tire. [18], According to Joe Keith Bickett's second book, Bobby Joe "Redeye" Shewmaker,the leader of the Kansas crew, was the only defendant in the group's history to be indicted on a CCE charge (Career Criminal Enterprise). Due to health risks, Boone's attorneys requested in May 2020 he be released; which was granted on June 3. Police soon spotted the red truck zipping down Dixie Highway near a Frisch's Big Boy. He is accused of overseeing the flow of drugs in Louisville and guarding stash houses. Again, he ignored hiscourt hearing, prompting a judge to issuea warrant for his arrest. [2] The story was first reported in the Courier Journal Magazine in Louisville, Kentucky on October 8, 1989 and then in 2012 in the narrative non-fiction book, The Cornbread Mafia: A Homegrown Syndicate's Code Of Silence And The Biggest Marijuana Bust In American History (2012), by James Higdon. He pleaded not guilty and was acquitted. According to the federal Indictment, members of the Drug Trafficking Operation, as early as 2016 and continuing through January 13, 2021, conspired with each other and others to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. That included hiring and paying Cater for the murders, agents said. Rodriguez claimed it was payment for hanging drywall, but he didn't have invoices or receipts. After the police broke the door off its hinges, Mr. Walker fired his gun once, striking Sgt. They headed to a nearby convenience store tocontactpolice, who broadcast analert with a description ofthe Impala. "They obviously are very concerned and want Charles home as soon as possible," he said. Thedrug ring withties to a Mexican cartel capitalizedon the region's crippling addiction crisis and plotted the deaths of peoplewho threatened its lucrative business, federal agents claimin acriminal complaint. Local prosecutors say they're required to prove"a clear nexusbetween drug activity and seized money" to justify a forfeiture,said Josh Abner, a spokesman for the Jefferson County attorney's office. Investigators saidthey tracked Castle'sblack Tahoeto one of the hiding spots, a modest brick home on Dominique Drivein the Highview area. While the investigation does remain ongoing, this serves as a reminder that the diligent work of officers saves lives every day, the police department wrote on its social media page. "Apparently they were storing drugs, vehicles, and stuff like that over there,"said Gronefeld. If convicted, the charges carry no less than a mandatory 10 years in federal prison. Cater's current attorney, Ted Shouse, said the road-rage shootingallegations and the kidnapping conviction are "irrelevant" to the charges in the drug ring case. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS The DEA says the drugs were coming from Mexico to be sold in our area. But they then proceeded to spray gunfire into the residence with a total disregard for the value of human life, according to a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by Ms. Taylors mother. Glasscock was arrested as a college student in the late 1990s as part of a drug trafficking ring operated by his father. [22][23], On Dec. 22, 2016, after eight years on the run, Johnny Boone was arrested in a small town outside Montreal, where he had been tracked by the U.S. The police had been investigating two men who they believed were selling drugs out of a house that was far from Ms. Taylors home. Mr. Walker was subsequently charged with attempted murder of a police officer, though the charge was dismissed in May 2020. Derrick Lamont Bullitt, 37, of Louisville, Kentucky, has been charged with Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Fentanyl. Officers were suspicious and seized the cash. The DEA said that just one kilogram of fentanyl has the potential to kill 500,000 people. He eased alongwhen a red truck approached from behind. [37], In June 2018, singer/songwriter Tyler Childers held a benefit concert for Johnny Boone at Gravely Brewery in Louisville, telling an interviewer from the Louisville Eccentric Observer: "I read the book [Cornbread Mafia] that Jim Higdon came out with, and I got some friends from over my way that were friends with Johnny people that I hold in high regard, and people that hold him in high regard. "Without the prosecuting witness, they decided that they could not go forward with the trial.". Approximately 130 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine were also discovered. He was trapped. Nache Moore, 31, of Louisville, Kentucky, has been charged with Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Fentanyl. The story was first reported in the Courier Journal Magazine in Louisville, Kentucky on October 8, 1989 and then in 2012 in the narrative non-fiction book, The Cornbread Mafia: A Homegrown Syndicate's Code Of Silence And The Biggest Marijuana Bust In American History (2012), by James Higdon. Hecalled for help, terrified the gunmanwould circle back. The police assert that they knocked several times and identified themselves as police officers with a warrant before entering the apartment. Mr. Moody has also been charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute Fentanyl for events between on or about January 2, 2021, and January 6, 2021. 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