Victor Manuel Villalpando,Noberto Estrada arrested attempting to smuggle guns and ammunition into Mexico

Law enforcement officials believe two men arrested Oct. 23 in Denton were attempting to smuggle guns and ammunition into Mexico, according to the Denton Record Chronicle.
Arrested were Victor Manuel Villalpando, 29, of Burleson and Noberto Estrada, 24, of Fort Worth.Trooper David Farrell conducted a traffic stop on the pair’s GMC Yukon on Interstate 35W near Farm-to-Market Road 407 because the truck had no front license plate.Villalpando did not have a valid driver license and both seemed unduly nervous, Farrell said. Farrell received permission to search the truck, but as he began the search, Villalpando ran away.Farrell found thousands of rounds of ammunition, more than a dozen assault rifles, several other weapons, ski masks and body armor in the truck. An inventory of the impounded vehicle later uncovered about 11,000 rounds of ammunition, numerous long guns and three handguns. About half the weapons are AK-47 rifles, police said.Farrell arrested Estrada at the scene. A helicopter and officers from several Denton County law enforcement agencies searched for Villalpando and later found him hiding in a muddy creek bed.The serial numbers on most of the weapons, which were not manufactured in the United States, had been obliterated, police said.Villalpando faces charges of possession of a prohibited weapon, unlawfully carrying a weapon, evading arrest and tampering with identification numbers on personal property. Estrada faces the same charges save evading arrest. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives plans to add charges of possession of weapons with obliterated serial numbers and conspiracy to possess weapons with obliterated serial numbers to the state charges, said ATF spokesman Tom Crowley.

38 firearms were seized, along with $4,800 in cash.

“A 12 gauge shotgun within reach of the cocaine processing area, with two rounds on the table ready for immediate loading into the weapon, was seized,” Baril said in a written statement.Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Maine State Police, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Rangeley Police Department and U.S. Border Patrol personnel were involved in the arrests of Jeffrey Wing, 51, of Madrid, and his son, Jason Wing, 32, of Strong on Nov. 7. A third man, Brian Clarke, 28, was also charged in a related arrest.Local and state agencies were involved in three arrests made Friday, as police seized illegal drugs, thousands of dollars and 38 guns after searching residences.According to the MDEA, officers served search warrants on two buildings, both owned by Jeffrey Wing, at 7:30 a.m. Friday morning. Wing himself lived in a home at 893 Reeds Mill Rd., while his son lived in a camp-like building across the street.In the residence, officers say they found two ounces of cocaine, more than one pound of dried marijuana as well as large tub filled with “partially stripped recently harvested marijuana plants. They also say they found chemicals used to cut the cocaine, a digital scale, small plastic bags and “handwritten drug ledgers.” MDEA agents estimated the street value of the drugs, once cut and packaged, to be more than $4,000.Additionally, 38 firearms were seized, along with $4,800 in cash.
The elder Wing, who was home at the time, was charged with aggravated trafficking of a Schedule Z drug, or marijuana, as well as aggravated trafficking of a Schedule W drug, or cocaine. The trafficking charges were “aggravated,” due to the presence of the firearms.Meanwhile, in a simultaneous search across the road, officers found two grams of cocaine, two ounces of marijuana and more paraphernalia in the camp. According to Special Agent Supervisor Gerry Baril, who oversees the MDEA’s Western District Task Force Office, a weapon was found near the “cocaine processing area.”
The younger Wing was not home at the time. He later turned himself in at the Franklin County Jail to the state police and was charged with two counts of aggravated trafficking. Both Wings were released later that day on $500 cash bail bonds. They’re currently scheduled to appear in court in February.A third residence in Rangeley at 139 Pleasant Street, also owned by Jeffrey Wing, was later searched. There, officers say they found seven marijuana plants being grown inside the dwelling. Two guns, a loaded .44 Magnum revolver and another shotgun, were also found.Clarke, who was occupying the residence, was charged with the aggravated cultivation of marijuana. MDEA puts the value of the plants, once fully mature, at $2,000 to $3,000 in value.

Gang of men used dynamite to blow up a police station in a town in Brazil's Sao Paulo state on Monday, after seizing machine guns

Gang of men used dynamite to blow up a police station in a town in Brazil's Sao Paulo state on Monday, after seizing machine guns and a large cache of confiscated drugs from the building.Globo TV network showed images of the wrecked building with its roof blown off and patrol cars nearby covered in rubble after the attack, which took place in Botucatu around 150 miles (240 km) west of Sao Paulo city at about 5 a.m."I opened my window and saw a fire, the wall falling down, there was a lot of noise from things falling, one explosion after another," Neide Albertini, a cook who lives next door to the station, told Globo.Witnesses said the men arrived at the station in a small truck and broke down the station's front door.They took pistols, machine guns, bullet-proof vests, 220 pounds (100 kg) of marijuana and 50 pounds (23 kg) of cocaine paste and cocaine and then set fire to all the files in the building, police said.It was a very audacious act," said police chief Carlos Antonio Juliao Filho. "The station was completely destroyed."Violence by organized crime groups funded by illegal drugs is a major problem in Brazil. A wave of attacks by a prison gang against police in the financial capital Sao Paulo shocked the country in 2006, but there has been no repeat of such large-scale organized violence.

Godfrey Williams, cellphone technician and Cecil Wright, 30, labourer, both of Annotto Bay are to face a new trial.

Godfrey Williams, cellphone technician and Cecil Wright, 30, labourer, both of Annotto Bay are to face a new trial. They were charged jointly with Edgehill but the jury deliberated for almost eight hours and failed to arrive at a verdict. They have been remanded to return to court on November 14.Justice Carol Beswick presided at the trial in the Home Circuit Court.The couple who operated Penny's Supermarket in Annotto Bay, were shot several times during a robbery at their home at Bellfield, near Highgate, St Mary on July 3, 2004.The Crown represented by Diahann Gordon Harrison, acting deputy director of public prosecutions and Sanchia Burrell, Crown Counsel, relied on circumstantial evidence and common design to prove its case against the three men.A witness testified in the Home Circuit Court that the day before the Chins were murdered, he heard the three accused planning to rob them. The day after the Chins were murdered the witness said he saw the men sharing bags of money.A licensed firearm belonging to Mr Chin was recovered from Edgehill's home on July 5, 2004. Evidence was also given that, about 8 p.m. on July 3, 2004, Mr Chin came out of his motor vehicle and was about to open his gate when he was shot nine times. Eight of the injuries were to the neck.Mrs Chin came out of the motor vehicle and began to run and she was shot several times.The police testified that Edgehill gave a confession statement outlining his role in the murder. It was Edgehill's confession which led to the recovery of Mr Chin's firearm. The firearm was wrapped in a blouse belonging to Edgehill's girlfriend.The girlfriend was called as a Crown witness and, when she was shown the blouse, she told the court it belonged to her.A defence lawyer who was called to testify for the Crown said he represented Edgehill when the confession statement was given to the police. The lawyer said he advised Edgehill of his legal rights before he gave the statement but Edgehill said he wanted to do so.In his defence, Edgehill denied giving the statement. He said he was given a blank sheet of paper to sign. He said he had nothing to do with the murder.
The other two men said in their defence that they were not involved in the murder.

Dwayne Carter Aka 'Lil Wayne' Gunned Down After Show In Hometown Of New Orleans rumour ?

Dwayne Carter Aka 'Lil Wayne' Gunned Down After Show In Hometown Of New Orleans
Dwayne Carter known by his rap alias of 'Lil Wayne' is the latest victim of the notorious feud between the 'Bloods' And 'Crips'.Shortly after performing at the New Orleans Arena, Lil Wayne was involved in an altercation with members of rival gang the 'Crips', and brutally shot 6 times with a semi automatic 9mm Smith & Wesson handgunParamedics rushed to the scene and attempted to resuscitate the rapper, however were unable to prevent colossal blood losses and Dwayne Carter was pronounced dead at 02:36 Am, November 1st,shortly after arriving at Tulane University Hospital.This will be seen as a huge loss to the hiphop community, as the self proclaimed 'Best Rapper Alive' has been an integral part of the revival of the genre, going platinum with his latest release Tha Carter III within one week.
New Orleans police Chief Warren J.Riley appealed to any witnesses .RUMOUR OR FACT
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Police recovered three illegal handguns, one that had been reported stolen, one rifle

Nineteen people were arrested Saturday after police received two 911 calls in Hempstead. One of the 911 calls reported a robbery just after 1 a.m. near Meriam Street, and the other reported a person being forcibly dragged into a house on Meriam Street. Police recovered three illegal handguns, one that had been reported stolen, one rifle and one clear bag which contained a substance believed to be crack cocaine at the address. All nineteen people, thirteen men and six women, in the house at the time were arrested. They were all charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and will be arraigned in First District Court on Sunday. The investigation is ongoing.

Gunmen on motorcycles shot and wounded five teenagers at a recreational centre in a suburb of Naples

Gunmen on motorcycles shot and wounded five teenagers at a recreational centre in a suburb of Naples, home to a mafia clan, police said.The five victims, aged between 12-years-old and 15-years-old, were shot in the legs in the dilapidated neighbourhood of Secondigliano, home to a clan of the Naples' mafia, the Camorra. One of them was also shot in the arm.The reason for the attack, carried out by four people whose faces were covered by helmets, was not immediately clear, police said.The Camorra is thought to be much less unified in structure than the Sicilian mafia, made up of rival clans that often clash in turf wars.

Shooting victim on Eastwood Boulevard was identified as Jarvis Brown

Shooting victim on Eastwood Boulevard was identified as Jarvis Brown, who was in his 20s, of Alexandria, according to Alexandria Police Chief Daren Coutee.Coutee said tonight that detectives are still questioning witnesses about the incident.
Kerry Jerrod Sanders, 19, of 1701 Military Highway, No. 204, Pineville was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery, according to Rapides Parish Jail documents.A second man, Adrian Williams, 36, of 71 Eastwood Blvd., Alexandria, was wounded by gunshot in the arm during the incident, taken to Rapides Regional Medical Center, treated and released, according to Lt. Mike Rennier, shift supervisor with the Alexandria Police Department.

Chicago Tribune reported that the chrome-and-black .45-caliber pistol once belonged to Jason since Jennifer's slain brother

Chicago Tribune reported that the chrome-and-black .45-caliber pistol found by the Chicago police a block from where 7-year-old Julian King's body was discovered, was indeed the weapon used for the slaying. Furthermore, the publication noted that the police are investigating whether it is the gun once belonged to Jason since Jennifer's slain brother allegedly has an identical gun which he said to be stolen months prior to the murder. So far, authorities haven't put charges on anyone for the killings. However, Jennifer's brother-in-law and Julia's estranged husband, 27-year-old William Balfour, has been called a "person of interest" on the case. He is being held in custody on a parole violation.Jennifer Hudson’s brother might have once possessed the stolen handgun that cops suspect was used to kill him and two other members of the actress’ family, the Chicago Tribune reported yesterday. The brother, Jason Hudson, 27, told neighbors his weapon was swiped months ago, the Tribune said. Jason was found shot dead along with his mother on Oct. 24. Hudson’s nephew, Julian King, 7, was abducted and found shot to death with a .45-caliber Sig Sauer pistol three days later in an SUV. William “Flex” Balfour, the estranged husband of Jennifer Hudson’s sister, is under arrest.

Rana Ismail, 34, of Worth, was shot multiple times at in the 7300 block of West 87th Street and was pronounced dead on the scene at 2:45 p.m

Rana Ismail, 34, of Worth, was shot multiple times at in the 7300 block of West 87th Street and was pronounced dead on the scene at 2:45 p.m., the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said. A Sunday autopsy determined she died from multiple gunshot wounds and her death was ruled a homicide.Police say this man shot and killed a woman while robbing a financial services firm Saturday morning. Ismail was working at Middle Eastern Financial Services when a man entered the business and shot her multiple times during an apparent robbery, Bridgeview police said.
The man is described as a white male, possibly of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern decent, 40 to 50 years old, between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-10 and weighing 200 to 230 pounds, police said.The man walked with a slight limp and was driving a newer-model, charcoal Toyota 4 Runner Sport with a luggage rack, hood scoop and six-point rims.
The vehicle had running boards on both sides and unknown Illinois registration -- possibly a handicapped registration, according to a Bridgeview police release.