Couple plan to wed behind bars in fa mily drug case
The case centers on real estate and businesses linked to Bauman and Willming, who faced federal charges over an operation moving marijuana and cocaine from 2006 onward. Investigators tie stored drugs, luxury purchases, and laundering through Ultimate Tan, Mid Town Laundromat, and Parkway Storage to large seizure assets. Willming pleaded guilty to money laundering and agreed to aid in probe while Bauman pled guilty with a sealed agreement.
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Kansas to California drug conspiracy tied to Castle front
Four part series traces a complex Lawrence case from Kansas to California built on court records and law enforcement sources. Two brothers tied to prior crimes led a marijuana and meth trafficking network using front businesses and a fortified firehouse known as The Castle. Local owners, lovers, and a trophy Lecompton property seized by the Feds figure in the case. Spiderman nickname hints at a major smuggling operation.
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Court Ties Local Businesses to Drug Trafficking Network
The report links Ultimate Tan and Fusion at 2449 Iowa St owned by Willming to drug proceeds funneled through the salon. Extreme Carpet Cleaning, once Bauman’s business in North Lawrence, allegedly stored drugs. Bauman and Willming used proceeds to secure a $600000 loan for a 31 acre Lecompton property with a partially built home, seized by authorities. A photo appears on page 1A.
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Seized assets tied to Bauman and Willming case detailed
Authorities report more than 270000 dollars seized from bank accounts and cash stored in Lawrence and Lecompton homes as well as property in Topeka. A Savage 820B shotgun without a serial number and numerous lawn mowers plus tractor equipment are listed among seized items.
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Lawrence drug ring leader Bauman tied to marijuana trafficking
Lawrence based major drug supplier Chad E Bauman 33 pleaded guilty in a federal case detailing a wide scale marijuana conspiracy. Several co defendants including Carey L Willming 37 Aaron C Gunderson 36 and Michael S Witt 37 face pending or sealed pleas while others like Adam Christiansen 31 and Stephen Rector 51 await sentencing. A judge approved a marriage at a correctional facility under marshal supervision.
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Drug network tied to Bauman case spans three states
Timeline shows Chad Bauman starting with Mexican marijuana in Texas then moving to Kansas, importing from California, and using assorted business accounts to launder proceeds. Key figures include Carey Willming and two dozen associates. arrests follow a 2012 probe. Willming pleads guilty in February 2013 and Bauman in March 2013.
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Obama Christie to meet again on New Jersey recovery
President Obama and Governor Christie plan a coordinated coastal recovery tour of New Jersey. The visit aims to emphasize bipartisanship and economic opportunity while addressing national security and policy debates.
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