Boston firefighter resigns after federal drug agents raid his Maine home

September 24th, 2009 Pa. cop guilty of alerting ex-NBA player to raidPHILADELPHIA — A former Philadelphia police officer has been found guilty of obstruction and lying to authorities for alerting former NBA player Jerome "Pooh" Richardson to an imminent drug raid. A jury on Thursday convicted Rickie Durham of warning Richardson about the August 2005 raid in a 3 a.m.

September 8th, 2009 Troubled police chief in Vt. resignsVERGENNES, Vt.

August 13th, 2009 Federal court OKs suit alleging illegal J&J salesBOSTON — A federal appeals court has revived a multibillion-dollar Medicare fraud case brought by whistle-blowers alleging Johnson & Johnson paid doctors kickbacks to wrongly prescribe an expensive drug. Two former salespeople for the health care giant allege J&J illegally marketed its blockbuster anemia drug Procrit.

August 7th, 2009 Texas liquor board report cites violations in raidFORT WORTH, Texas — A Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission report says two agents who took part in a June raid on a gay bar failed to report that they used force when arresting a patron or that he suffered a serious head injury. The report obtained Thursday by The Associated Press says the agents also are accused of participating in the June 28 raid without their supervisor's approval, among other policy violations.

August 5th, 2009 Mexico apologizes to Church after raid during MassMEXICO CITY — The Mexican government has apologized to Roman Catholic officials and parishioners after storming a church during Mass to arrest a drug suspect. But the Public Safety Department is standing by the decision to launch the raid, saying it was necessary to avoid a violent confrontation or escape.

July 19th, 2009 Mexico detains 10 in killings of federal agentsMEXICO CITY — Mexican investigators have detained 10 police officers in the torture and killings of 12 federal agents whose bodies were found dumped along a highway in western Michoacan state. The federal Attorney General's Office says a judge ordered the officers from the town of Arteaga held pending an investigation on suspicion of involvement in the slayings.

June 30th, 2009 Prison terms upheld for smuggler shot at borderEL PASO, Texas — A federal appeals court has upheld the prison term for an admitted drug smuggler wounded in a controversial shooting by Border Patrol agents. The 5th U.S.

June 29th, 2009 Ex-Red Sox part owner considers Maine governor bidSOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Les Otten, a former part owner of the Boston Red Sox, says he is considering a Republican bid for Maine governor in 2010. Otten has formed an exploratory committee and plans to spend the next two to four months on the road.

June 17th, 2009 AG Holder says agents will get new powersWASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder says federal immigration agents will get expanded powers to help fight Mexican drug cartels. Holder says an announcement is imminent on a new agreement between the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security.

June 17th, 2009 FBI: Philly detective tipped off drug kingpinPHILADELPHIA — Prosecutors want to detain a Philadelphia detective charged with tipping off a drug kingpin about a raid through a mutual friend, former NBA player Jerome "Pooh" Richardson. Detective Rickie Durham appeared in federal court Wednesday on obstruction and other charges.

June 15th, 2009 Salazar defends investigation into artifact theftsPARK CITY, Utah — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says he stands behind the investigation that resulted in the indictments of two dozen people accused of illegally trafficking in ancient artifacts from the Four Corners region. Responding to a question from The Associated Press on Monday, Salazar says he has no regrets about the investigation and ensuing arrests.

June 14th, 2009 Utah senators call artifact theft raid overkillLAYTON, Utah — Utah's U.S. senators say they want Congress to investigate the actions of federal agents who arrested two dozen people in an investigation of the theft of ancient artifacts in the Four Corners region Sens.

June 8th, 2009 Conn. judge blocks deportation of 4 immigrantsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A judge in Connecticut says federal agents violated the rights of four illegal immigrants during a raid in New Haven two years ago and has put a stop to deportation proceedings.

June 3rd, 2009 Sheriff indicted on marijuana, weapons chargesST. LOUIS — Officials in a southern Illinois county say its sheriff — under indictment on marijuana trafficking — will not lose his job unless he's convicted or resigns.

May 12th, 2009 Maine associate coach resigns amid sex chargesORONO, Maine — The associate men's basketball coach at Maine has resigned after being charged with making sexual advances on a member of the women's soccer team. Mike Burden resigned Monday after being placed on paid administrative leave a day earlier by Athletic Director Blake James.