Miami Seizes Second-Largest Cocaine Haul Found in Fence Posts
US officials announced nearly 12 tons of cocaine hidden inside concrete fence posts at a Miami warehouse. The 23,641 pounds, tied to Colombia's Cali cartel, involved 2,000 posts and a vast smuggling network with shipments from Venezuela and front company Tranca Concrete. Police linked arrests in Texas to the Miami discovery, the largest U.S. cocaine haul since 1989.
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James Shed
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Call Cartel
Texas
Customs
Miami International Airport
Los Angeles
Detective Gerace admits drugs role amid police mistrust
Capt. Rivera says Gerace admitted taking crack and counterfeit drugs tested at the station and returned most of a $1,200 cocaine package obtained November 25 by manipulating an evidence room release for a fictitious court hearing. Rivera notes no proof of dealing. Gerace, 11-year veteran, is in treatment. investigation continues with grand jury potential.
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Court report from Elyria Municipal Court Friday November 22
Unofficial court tabulation lists multiple defendants from Elyria Lorain and nearby areas. Charges include criminal damage resisting arrest domestic violence assault OWI DWI reckless operation and related fines, jail terms and suspended sentences plus driving suspensions and conditions on behavior. Noted defendants include Virgil Dotson Bruce Bosak Mark Kayser John Songstock Aaron Solomon Brian Rames Daniel McDonald Burgett Timothy Hyland and others with sentences ranging from 30 to 60 days and varying probation or license conditions.
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Furnace St
Elyria
Bruce Bosak
Alton Dr. Grafton
Mark Kayser
W. 10Th St. Lorain
John Songstock
Hawthorne
Aaron Solomon
Bunkertull Dr
Brian Rames
Camp LeJeune
OWI
State of Ohio
Daniel McDonald
Riverdale Court
Dwi
Medina County death ties to multiple abandoned bodies
Abram's body was found in a Medina County creek bed with head trauma and a broken leg, the fourth such case since July. Local officials suggest a link to deaths outside the county, while Elyria police face questions over their level of involvement. Coroner not yet ruling on cause.
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Medina County
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Elyria
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Clinton Avenues
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Fon
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Shumate
Glaceria Abram
Wilkes Villa
Local DWI and Homicide Related Sentences Filed
Gerald Morrison of Westwood New London faces vehicular homicide charges with a $500 fine and 30 days in jail suspended on two years good behavior, plus one year license suspension. Kenneth Hicks of Elyria receives DWI with a $500 fine and 60 days in jail two years good behavior and driving suspension. Richard Henderson of Akron charged with DWI, $500 fine and 60 days in jail with 10 days to serve. driving suspension for one year. Paul Stapula of Woodmere Village has no operator’s license, $250 fine and 10 days in jail.
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Middle Ave
Elyria
Timothy Hyland
Cleveland
Gerald Morrison
Westwood
New London
Kenneth Hicks
Fairmount Ave
Dwi
Richard Henderson
Akron
Paul Stapula
Woodmere Village
Ohio
Eric Walton
Cheryl Herbert
New México
Lorain
LCCC
Devonia Roasemond
Oberlin Rd
John Walls
Twin Lakes
Jason Vargo
Crastlane Dr
Locada
Ance
Todd Barbee
Foster Ave
Wille White
Warden Ave
David Parsons
Parmley Ave
Owi
Serva
Beirut hostage Steen freed after long captivity
Steen, a Boston native and ex Arcata Union editor, was escorted to Damascus by Syrian army officers after years as a hostage. Other freed captives reported his severe illness in spring 1987 and his brutal treatment. News linked Anderson and two Germans still held, with Uri Lubrani signaling progress on missing Israeli servicemen. Steen’s wife Virginia witnessed the kidnapping. she later remarried and teaches at Albion College.
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Eli
Haaretz
Israel
Ron Arad
Lebanon
Chippio
Germany
U.S
Anderson
Thomas Kemptner
Heinrich Struebig
Boston
Arcata
Calif
Beirut University College
Virginia
Clark Lake
Mich
Albion College
Avon Council Blocks BP Liquor License At 1 90 Site
Avon City Council voted 6-1 to oppose a BP planned gas station beer and wine carryout permit off I 90, arguing it would encourage highway drinking. Supporters cited tax revenue and opposition to foreign oil firms harming local grocers. Police chief noted highway safety concerns and the council deadline for response.
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Ed Krystowski
Krystowski
William Hyde
Lorain Council backs drug testing for city employees
Lorain City Council voiced support for mandatory drug testing of all city employees amid controversy over drug theft allegations involving a police officer. The move, backed by Council President John Rich and Mayor Alex Olejko, aims to curb public safety job risks, though unions previously rejected such testing in 1988. Police would be tested when public safety duties are involved, with some skepticism about timing and motives.
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Kenneth Shawver
Shawver
Kenneth Koscho
Council
John Rich
Alex Olejko
Cel Rivera
Judge John A Howard Delivers A November Court Session
In Elyria on Monday November 18 and Monday November 25 Judge John A Howard oversees multiple criminal dispositions. Defendants including Eric Walton, Joseph Amato, Michael Jezewski, Donna Holland, Cheryl Herbert, Devonia Roasemond, John Walls, Jason Vargo and David Parsons face OWI DWI reckless operation and related charges with jail terms, suspensions, and requirements such as alcohol evaluation, driving suspensions, and good behavior periods.
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