Pa. police officer found guilty of alerting ex-NBA player 'Pooh' Richardson to drug raidSeptember 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.
New Mexico Gov. Richardson supports lifting of US trade embargo on CubaSeptember 15th, 2009 Bill Richardson discusses trip to CubaALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Gov. Bill Richardson, who says he's opposed to the U.S.
Colombian drug kingpin pleads guilty to trafficking; forfeits more than $15 million in assetsSeptember 10th, 2009 Drug kingpin pleads guilty to traffickingTAMPA, Fla. — A Colombian drug kingpin reputed to be one of the largest cocaine traffickers in the world has pleaded guilty to trafficking charges in three federal cases.
Mexican attorney for suspected drug traffickers killed, second such slaying in a monthAugust 30th, 2009 Defense lawyer for Mexican drug kingpin killedTOLUCA, Mexico — A lawyer for a convicted Mexican drug kingpin was found stabbed to death in his home, authorities said Saturday. Americo Delgado was the second Mexican defense attorney for high-profile drug suspects killed in less than a month.
Bandit wearing 'Winnie the Pooh' sweatshirt robs Chicago bank at gunpointAugust 12th, 2009 'Winnie the Pooh' pulls bank job in ChicagoCHICAGO — The man who robbed a suburban Chicago bank at gunpoint last Friday looks like a hard-boiled, tough guy straight out of pulp fiction. Except for his sweatshirt, which featured a picture of Winnie the Pooh, the lovable Bear who's a classic of children's fiction.
Mexico apologizes to Church after raid to nab drug suspect during Mass, but says necessaryAugust 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.
New Mexico's Gov. Richardson calls release of journalists a win for both Washington, PyongyangAugust 5th, 2009 Richardson: Freed journalists a win for both sidesWASHINGTON — Gov. Bill Richardson says both the United States and North Korea can cite victory from the high-level talks that sprang two American journalists from jail in the reclusive communist country.
Mexican police arrest alleged drug trafficker carrying drugs, jewelry and $3.6M in cashJuly 21st, 2009 Mexican police nab alleged trafficker with $3.6MTIJUANA, Mexico — Mexican soldiers have arrested a suspected drug trafficker in the border city of Tijuana who was carrying jewelry, narcotics and $3.6 million in cash. The Defense Department says Luis Ibarra belongs to a cell in charge of making and trafficking methamphetamine for alleged drug kingpin Teodoro Garcia Simental.
Dominican police say 2 suspected drug dealers die of smoke after setting evidence on fireJune 17th, 2009 DomRep police: Smoke kills 2 who set cocaine afireSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Dominican authorities say two suspected drug dealers have died of smoke inhalation after trying to burn cocaine before police could find it. The spokesman of the National Drug Control agency says that Mauricio Encarnacion Castillo and Ramon Antonio del Rosario set the evidence on fire after exchanging gunfire with police conducting a raid.
Richardson sees hopeful signs US may be able to win release of detained journalists in NKoreaJune 8th, 2009 Richardson sees talks on journalists in NKoreaWASHINGTON — Former U.N. Ambassador Bill Richardson says he sees hopeful signs the United States might be able to hold constructive talks with North Korea on gaining the release of two young journalists sentenced to prison there.
Obama asks for sanctions against alleged drug smugglers under Kingpin ActMay 30th, 2009 Obama asks for sanctions against alleged smugglersWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has requested sanctions against alleged drug smugglers from Colombia, Venezuela, Afghanistan and Pakistan under a federal law known as the Kingpin Act, the White House said Friday. Daniel Rendon Herrera of Colombia, the Haji Juma Khan Organization of Afghanistan, Walid Makled Garcia of Venezuela, and Imam Bheel of Pakistan were identified by the White House as "significant foreign narcotics traffickers" who should face sanctions.
Boston firefighter resigns after federal drug agents raid his Maine homeMay 30th, 2009 Boston firefighter resigns after drug raidBOSTON — A Boston firefighter whose Maine home was raided by federal drug agents has resigned. Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald said Saturday that Sean Berte resigned from his position as a Boston firefighter, which he has had since August 2001.
Angry over police raid, Sao Paulo slum residents torch buses and cars in protestMay 14th, 2009 Brazil slum residents torch cars after drug raidSAO PAULO — A police anti-drug raid in a Sao Paulo slum has enraged inhabitants who burned vehicles and tires in protest. CBN Radio says residents set fire to a van, a bus and a truck during 90 minutes of upheaval in the Tiqautira neighborhood.
Court leaves in place 195-year sentence for reputed drug kingpinApril 27th, 2009 Court refuses appeal from reputed drug kingpinWASHINGTON — A reputed cocaine kingpin has lost his fight to reduce his 195-year prison term. The Supreme Court, acting Monday, rejected an appeal from Salvador Magluta, who was convicted of laundering at least $730,000 in drug money and bribing a juror at an earlier trial.
Horse dies at Rolex Kentucky event, cause of death for 13-year-old Kingpin not yet determinedApril 26th, 2009 Horse dies at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day EventLEXINGTON, Ky. — A veteran horse died while competing at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.
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