This is really where the system breaks down. When a judge is accused of wrongdoing, things are really broken. By Ramon Bracamontes El Paso Times EL PASO, Tex. — EL PASO — The state suspended District Court Judge Manuel Barraza on Thursday afternoon, just hours after FBI agents arrested him on suspicion of taking money…
Some how stealing an FBI car doesn’t seem like the wisest career path. By TBO.com TAMPA – An unmarked FBI car has been found, and a Tampa man has been arrested and charged with the theft. The 2006 silver Pontiac Grand Prix was stolen about 1:30 p.m. from the Century Buick Pontiac GMC dealership…
Any organization headed by a guy named “Fat Dog” can’t be up to any good. BY TAMMY STABLES BATTAGLIA DETROIT FREE PRESS Federal agents arrested the head and 17 members of a nationwide motorcycle gang based in Clinton Township, seizing 55 pounds of marijuana, 1000 Vicodin pills, 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 15 slot machines, 42…
There’s trouble brewing in the “Show Me State”. It seems some politicians just can’t keep from profiting from their position of trust and power. This could be a big big scandal. By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Writer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The FBI is questioning Missouri lawmakers about allegations that legislative leaders demanded…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Two Cincinnati area men have been arrested in last week’s drive-by shooting in which dozen of bullets were fired at an on-duty FBI agent in Cincinnati, the Associated Press reported. The agent was not hit by a bullet, but was injured from flying debris, AP reported. Robert Coker,25, and Kenny Davis,…
ticklethewire.com columnist Greg Stejskal is featured in an episode on the Investigation Discovery network about steroids. By Amalie Nash Ann Arbor News ANN ARBOR, Mi. — Retired Ann Arbor FBI Agent Greg Stejskal jokes that he was hoping Clint Eastwood would play him. Stejskal is indeed portrayed by an actor – not exactly Eastwood, though…
A major scandal is brewing in Missouri. One lawmaker has even recorded conversation of suspect lawmakers. This should be interesting as it continues to unfold. By Steve Kraske Kansas City Star FBI agents are investigating Missouri lawmakers in connection with several alleged “pay for play” schemes in which legislative favors are bestowed only after campaign…
It’s always a good day when the feds can take a crooked cop off the street. Unfortunately, most big city police departments have too many. By DAVID GAMBACORTA Philadelphia Daily News PHILADELPHIA — ALHINDE WEEMS, armed with his gun and Philadelphia police badge, allegedly was pumped and ready to go. After weeks of covert meetings…
