You are not currently a NADDI member. Bakers sources were identified as Widmayer and Garcia. Indictments Im incredibly proud of these dedicated state, local, tribal, and federal officers and agents, and all hands are on deck as we continue to work together to defeat the scourge of illegal drugs that is devastating communities across the State., Our partnership with the U.S. Attorneys office has been incredibly successful in this matter, said David Natvig, Director of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. Create an account. indicted in large-scale meth trafficking network As a result of a traffic stop in Grand Forks in June of 2021, law enforcement seized eight ounces of methamphetamine and more than $27,000 in cash from Baker. drug ring near Fort Berthold Dubbed Operation Blue Prairie, that investigation uncovered the trafficking of tens of thousands of oxycodone pills worth $2.5 million that came from Detroit. Announces Pharmacy Robbery-Burglary Protection Program With Pharmacists Mutual Insurance NAPLES, FL 02/07/2019 (PRDistribution.com) Scripps WEMU 89.1 Online; audio of the discussion can be found at the below link https://www.wemu.org/post/opioid-crisis-discussion-held-ann-arbor ByJORGE AVELLANMAY 15, 2019 A Norton physician has been charged with obtaining drugs by fraud and related crimes. Some of them were allegedly in possession of guns that were used to protect the drug supply and ongoing activity. She's seen more and more fentanyl-laced pills, with dealers who supply the reservation also setting up hubs in the closest cities across North Dakota: Bismarck, Minot and Williston. One of the most notorious traffickers was Wakefield. Copyright 2022 KVLY. The U.S. Attorney Office in North Dakota was made aware of the case last summer, Wrigley said. These indictments are the result of tremendous cooperation and teamwork between all levels of law enforcement in South Dakota, said U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons. Through the investigation, pills that would typically run between $10-$15 somewhere else, dealers could charge up to $100 in North Dakota. In the wreckage around the Jeep, authorities found two firearms and a fired 9mm cartridge casing. Wrigley says drug dealers like to do business in North Dakota because street prices are much more expensive here than other places around the country. Authorities allege that Jamale White has made a habit of traveling to and from North Dakota from Michigan to engage in drug trafficking. Cases involving different organizations and conspiracies moving things narcotics in, again largely opioids. Web26 indicted in drug operation that targeted North Dakota reservations. Fargo Acting United States Attorney Nick Chase announced that a federal grand jury has indicted five individuals for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Distribution of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine). The investigation indicated that the methamphetamine came from Baker through Charlsie Walking Elk. A Manhattan grand jury indicted six suspects tied to the alleged gang rings targeting New York Citys nightlife including three men suspected of being connected to the deaths of two gay men, John Umberger, 33, and Julio Ramirez, 25 but the NYPD Jamale White and Deeangelo Tyrone White Jr., whose aliases include Relly Dee, Delo, and Delo Baxk, were both indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and there were proceedings in district court in Michigan regarding their transfer to North Dakota to face charges here. Doug Burgum on Saturday signed a major pension reform bill that protects the retirement benefits DENVER FEMA has approved $3.7 million in Public Assistance funding for COVID-19 and severe winter storm and Trucks carrying fresh vegetables, bakery items, boxed goods and other items will be making stops in Dodge, Mandaree Kevin Vigested has been named the new president and CEO at Aspire Credit Union. FARGO For the third consecutive year, Gate City Bank has made Forbes list of Worlds Best Banks, claiming BISMARCK Gov. 26 indicted in drug operation that targeted North Dakota Their cooperation and assistance have helped all the law enforcement agencies involved to see the fruits of the hard work they put into building this case.. As part of the conspiracy, some of the defendants allegedly sought out oxycodone users to buy illegal drugs from others or found sub-distributors of oxycodone to provide the drug for other conspirators, according to the complaint. All five defendants face the possibility of life in prison without parole. 5 people indicted in federal drug case Copyright Minot Daily News | https://www.minotdailynews.com | 301 4th St SE, Minot, ND 58701 | 701-857-1900. 1114 ", "This indictment paints a tragic picture of a coordinated distribution effort to push this poison across tribal lands," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Paul. The investigation remains active. Among those indicted in the latest case include Romel Rambus, who is also known as Bagboy Mell, who has been indicted for a continuing criminal enterprise, money laundering conspiracy, Devonsha Dabney, whose aliases include Kemell, Mellyvsmell, and Rell, who has been indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, participating in a continuing criminal enterprise, participating in a money laundering conspiracy, maintaining a drug-involved premises, and aiding and abetting; Jonathan Walker, also known as J, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, distribution of a fentanyl mixture, possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl mixture, and aiding and abetting; Ervin Leon Sampson Jr., 22, also known as Mike, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, maintaining a drug-involved premises, distribution of an oxycodone mixture, and aiding and abetting; Osagyefo Nkrumah Nagbe, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl mixture, and aiding and abetting; Jalen Komani Hester, 22, also known as Dream, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl mixture, and aiding and abetting; Kristin Kaylen Johnson, 24, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances; and Dennison Jay Nez Jr., also known as DJ, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances; and Basil Hunts Along, who was indicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley says about 30 more people have been indicted charges in addition to the 26 defendants charged in federal court Thursday. In January, Wrigley announced Weve had witnesses killed. The indictment alleged that the following individuals conspired to sell methamphetamine: Uzziel Lucero Garcia, a/k/a O Girl, a/k/a Uzzi, age 25, Arizona, Allan Gordon Widmayer, a/k/a Woody, age 57, Minot, North Dakota, Corey James Baker, age 50, Sheyenne, North Dakota, Nathan James Smith, age 40, Fort Totten, North Dakota, Charlsie Marie Walking Elk, age 36, Tokio, North Dakota. FARGO Federal prosecutors have started to unveil defendants in a significant opioid trafficking case they say led one of the most violent Detroit gangs to North Dakota Indian reservations. Doug Burgum on Saturday signed a major pension reform bill that protects the retirement benefits DENVER FEMA has approved $3.7 million in Public Assistance funding for COVID-19 and severe winter storm and Trucks carrying fresh vegetables, bakery items, boxed goods and other items will be making stops in Dodge, Mandaree Kevin Vigested has been named the new president and CEO at Aspire Credit Union. Defendant: Kelly A. Walter and Kayla B. Walter Cause Of Action: 15 U.S.C. The first trials are scheduled to begin in February. "We have very much, very intentionally drawn a line in the dirt, and the Reub gang is on the wrong side of that," he said. What you need to know when charged with a drug crime Baltimore, MD. He was charged as a juvenile. In November 2020, White had contact with North Dakota law enforcement on two occasions. All rights reserved. A controlled buy and a search warrant on Widmayers house yielded more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine and more than $32,000 in cash. (Valley News Live) - A four-month DEA investigation into drug trafficking in central North Dakota has resulted in the seizure of more than 11,000 fentanyl pills. Grand Jury indicts St. Louis man and others in international drug ring By DOJ Press November 10, 2021 the gateway arch of st. louis missouri. Baltimore, MD. More people indicted for trafficking drugs on North Dakota Indian reservations January 8, 2021 Jim Monk FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) More charges have The group is accused of conspiring to move the drugs to North Dakota for distribution primarily on the Spirit Lake and Turtle Mountain reservations. Sign up today! In an effort to combat the opioid epidemic and help people in need, the state of Michigan has unveiled Scripps Safe, Inc. Wrigley says those indicted targeted and preyed on low-level dealers across Indian Country in North Dakota. Wrigley alleges evidence can show transportation of tens of thousands of oxycodone pills, worth around $2.5 million into North Dakota alone. Garcia was arrested after she traveled to North Dakota to collect money. Brothers Baquan Sledge and Darius Sledge are accused of leading that drug operation that started in 2015, according to court documents. More people indicted for trafficking drugs on North Agents with the MHA Nation's Division of Drug Enforcement make a drug-related arrest during a June traffic stop in Parshall, North Dakota. Wakefield insists he wasn't the mastermind who decided to target North Dakota, his attorney, Kent Morrow, told The Courier Journal. "It was all directed from Detroit," Morrow said. The objective is not to stack up defendants in prison but have the largest impact possible, he added.