Fatal Shooting Investigation at 2900 Pease Street

Charges have been filed against one suspect for his role in the fatal shooting of one man and wounding of two others at 2900 Pease Street about 6 a.m. on Saturday (May 18).

Cordarrel Sharod McGee (b/m, 12-12-90) is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 178th State District Court. He remains in Ben Taub General Hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds.

The identity of the deceased male, 23, is pending verification by the Harris County Insitute of Forensic Sciences. The other wounded man, 27, George Rios Ramirez, was transported to Methodist Hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Rodriguez and Officer M. Burrow reported:

A male (Mr. Ramirez) stated he was returning home from a night club and began walking to the front door of his residence at the above address when he was approached by four to five armed males. According to the resident, the group of males began firing shots at him and he drew his own weapon and returned fire. The resident was hit once in the upper back area. He managed to shoot two of the males, one of whom was pronounced dead at the scene. The second wounded male suspect was picked up by a person(s) in a red Chevrolet Cruze. That male was later transported to the hospital and subsequently charged with aggravated assault.

Investigators are still searching for the additional two or three male suspects. Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Victim Pronounced Dead in Shooting at 301 North Hagerman

A woman shot at 301 North Hagerman about 12:30 p.m. on May 4 has died. The victim, Jeanette Ochoa, 26, of the above address, suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition. On Saturday (May 11), she was pronounced dead from her wounds. 

The suspected shooter, Joshua David World (w/m, DOB: 11-12-83) was found deceased at 2603 Heritage Colony Drive in Webster, Texas, on May 7. He suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and died at the scene. At the time, World was wanted and charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of aggravated assault against a public servant in the 178th State District Court.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants R. Chandler and A. Semmelrock reported:

While attempting to move into her new residence at the above address, Ms. Ochoa was approached by a male suspect, her ex-boyfriend. The suspect pointed a gun in Ochoa's direction and fired at least one time, wounding her. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. Paramedics were called and transported Ochoa to the hospital.

HPD homicide investigators developed information that identified World as the suspect in this case and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force obtained information on World's whereabouts and he was located in League City, Texas. As Task Force officers attempted to take World into custody, he fled in his vehicle. League City and Friendswood police officers then initiated a pursuit. World fired shots several times at officers during the pursuit, but did not strike anyone and managed to escape.

Further investigation led Task Force officers to a vacant residence at 2603 Heritage Colony Drive in Webster, where World was reportedly seen. As Task Force officers surrounded the residence, World retreated to a back bedroom and a single gunshot was heard. Task Force officers entered the residence and found World had suffered a gunshot wound. Webster paramedics pronounced him dead.

New Jersey man charged with child pornography violations

TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey man had his initial appearance in federal court today following his April arrest by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

Fredy Marcelo Arbito, 31, the target of an HSI Cherry Hill, N.J., child exploitation investigation, was detained by Panamanian law enforcement at a police checkpoint April 5 based on an Interpol Red Notice and arrest warrant issued in the District of New Jersey for possession of child pornography. Arbito was escorted back to the United States by authorities, where he was arrested by HSI special agents based in Panama City, Panama.

HSI Newark had issued a public appeal in March 2013 for assistance in locating Arbito, who allegedly was also duping at least one young victim to produce additional child pornography. According to the criminal complaint, Arbito knowingly and willfully possessed child pornography. In addition, the investigation revealed that Arbito allegedly used the Internet to victimize a minor by capturing and producing sexually explicit videos and images of the minor.

If convicted, Arbito faces 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Assisting in the arrest was HSI Cherry Hill, HSI Miami, HSI Quito, HSI Panama, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Department of State, Panamanian Immigration Service, Panamanian National Police, Hightstown (N.J.) Police Department and the Amtrak Police Department.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney R. Joseph Gribko, District of New Jersey.This investigation was part of Operation Predator, a nationwide HSI initiative to protect children from sexual predators, including those who travel overseas for sex with minors, Internet child pornographers, criminal alien sex offenders and child sex traffickers. HSI encourages the public to report suspected child predators and any suspicious activity through its toll-free hotline at 1-866-347-2423 or by completing its online tip form. Both are staffed around the clock by investigators.

Victims Identified in Fatal Shooting at 1325 Greens Parkway Houston

Houston police have learned the identities of a man and woman fatally shot at 1325 Greens Parkway about 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday (April 17).

The victims, Anthony Contreras, 18, and Elizabeth Mayorga, 18, suffered gunshot wounds to the head and were pronounced dead at the scene. Ms. Mayorga's uncle, Cesar Enriquez, 36, also suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he remains in critical condition.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant B. Williams and Officer J. Horn reported:

A coworker of Mr. Enriquez went to his apartment at the above address to check on him when he did not show up for work. Finding the door open, the coworker went inside, saw blood on the walls of the bedroom and then called 9-1-1.

HPD patrol officers responded to the scene and found Mr. Enriquez, Ms. Mayorga, and Mr. Contreras as well as the couple's baby girl, 5 months, in a bedroom. All three adults had been shot and two were pronounced dead by responding HFD paramedics. One adult male was transported to the hospital. The baby appeared unharmed, but was also transported to an area hospital where she was treated and released to family members.

At this time, there is no known motive or suspect.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS

Grand Theft and it penalties

A grand theft is a type of theft accusations that comes under the theft crime. The grand theft occurs when an individual takes another property without the prior permission and if the value of the stolen goods exceeds $500. Grand theft is usually considered a felony in Texas, especially if a weapon was used to commit the theft.

The term "property" in the grand theft definition can include money, labor, real, or personal property that lawfully belongs to another individual or group of individuals.

Credit card fraud, internet fraud, identity theft etc are the few types of grand theft which is rising in the US. It is estimated that 25 million Americans become the victims of consumer fraud, often considered a grand theft offense, each year.

Penalties

• First Degree – Grand Theft
• Second Degree – Grand Theft
• Third Degree – Grand Theft

First degree grand theft If the value of the property is greater than $10,000 or more then the individual may face the following penalties

• Minimum sentence – 21 months in jail
• Maximum sentence – 30 years in prison
• Thirty years of probation
• Fine upto $10,000

Second degree grand theft If the value of the property is less than $100,000 but more than $20,000 then the individual may face the following penalties

• Maximum sentence – 15 years in prison
• 15 years of probation
• Fine upto $10,000

Third degree theft If the value of the property is less than $20,000 but more than $300 then the individual may face the following penalties

• Maximum sentence – 5 years in prison
• 5 years of probation
• Fine upto $5,000

The common punishments include over a year of prison time, restitution, expenses, and probation. Based on the product thieved, the value of the product, and the prior record of the individual charged of huge robbery, the penalties may be improved. Additionally, a huge robbery indictment can seriously impact your popularity, family connections, and job possibilities. Because of the particulars involved with huge robbery expenses, it is vital to have a Houston criminal attorney by your side.

Arizona woman sentenced to 2 years for distributing ecstasy in Montana

Arizona woman was sentenced Thursday to two years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute ecstasyCourtney Cal Gardenier, 25, from Scottsdale, Ariz., was sentenced to 24 months in prison and three years of supervised release by Chief U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen.

Gardenier was sentenced in connection with her Dec. 5 guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute ecstasy.

In an Offer of Proof filed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy J. Racicot, the government stated it would have proved at trial the following:

On Nov. 3, 2011, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) was notified by agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Chicago that two shipments of ecstasy were received at the mail facility. The packages were sent from Canada and were bound for Bozeman, Mont. One contained 22 grams and the other 23 grams of powder MDMA/ecstasy.

Gardenier was interviewed by law enforcement Nov. 22, following the controlled delivery of the BZP pills. She admitted that she had been involved in distributing both powdered MDMA and ecstasy pills and identified her sources of supply. Based on her statements and the statements of other witnesses, law enforcement estimated that Gardenier distributed about nine ounces of MDMA during the life of the conspiracy, in addition to the BZP pills.

Because there is no parole in the federal system, the "truth in sentencing" guidelines mandate that Gardenier will likely serve all of the time imposed by the court. In the federal system, Gardenier can earn a sentence reduction for "good behavior." However, this reduction will not exceed 15 percent of the overall sentence.

This investigation was a cooperative effort between HSI and the Missouri River Drug Task Force.

Joshuwa Diaz Of New Haven Man Sentenced To 78 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin

David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSHUWA DIAZ, also known as “Fot,” 22, of New Haven, was sentenced today by Senior United States District Judge Ellen Bree Burns in New Haven to 78 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing heroin.

DIAZ is one of 108 individuals charged as a result of “Operation Bloodline,” a joint law enforcement investigation targeting narcotics trafficking and gang violence in the Dwight-Kensington and Fair Haven sections of New Haven. Led by the DEA New Haven Task Force and the New Haven and Hamden Police Departments, the year-long investigation included the use of court-authorized wiretaps on numerous telephones, extensive physical surveillance, controlled purchases of narcotics, execution of search warrants and seizures of narcotics and firearmsThis matter is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Haven Task Force, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, North Haven, Branford, Ansonia and Meriden Police Departments. The United States Marshals Service, the Connecticut State Police, the Connecticut Department of Correction, Parole and Community Services and the Milford, Hartford, New Britain, North Branford and Stratford Police Departments have provided valuable assistance to the investigation.This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys S. Dave Vatti and Marc Silverman.

For more informations log onto : http://www.atf.gov/press/releases/2013/04/040913-bos-new-haven-man-sentenced-to-78-months-in-federal-prison-for-distributing-heroin.html