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Thompson — Update 2 – Thompson RCMP ask for assistance in finding good Samaritan

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Investigation has determined that a 34-year-old male was seriously assaulted at a residence in Thompson on April 25, 2024. On May 9, 2024, police arrested Lawrence Moose, 28, from South Indian Lake. He is charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault Peace Officer, a charge he got at the time of his arrest in Thompson. He is remanded in custody.

A large police presence was on scene at a residence on Goldeye Crescent in Thompson on the evening of May 8, 2024. This was in relation to a firearm call related to Moose. He was not located at that time.

Police have identified Kenneth Paynter, 36, from Thompson, as another suspect. He is wanted on a charge of Aggravated Assault.

Paynter is described as 5’11” tall and 256 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. His neck is completely covered with tattoos.

If you have information about this incident or about the whereabouts of Paynter, please call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Do not approach the suspect. He is considered dangerous. Please contact police immediately.

The RCMP have located the individual being sought in relation to a victim being dropped off at Thompson General Hospital on April 25, 2024. The individual was identified as a direct result of tips from the public, and the RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance.

The investigation continues.

On April 25, 2024, shortly after 4:00 am, an unknown person dropped off a severely injured male at the Thompson General Hospital in Thompson. It is believed the victim was injured in an assault.

RCMP are looking to speak to the person who dropped off the injured male and are asking him to reach out to Thompson RCMP. It is not believed that this individual was involved in the assault, but that he came across the victim and brought him for treatment.

The male was driving a white GMC pickup truck with a box cover on it, looks to have a thin build, and was wearing a grey baseball hat with a black peak and a black jacket.

The victim remains in serious condition in hospital.

Thompson RCMP can be reached at 204-677-6911 if you are this individual or if you can help identify him, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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Mississippi Man Indicted for Federal Gun and Drug Charges

Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JARVIS WILSON (WILSON), age 39, a resident of Jackson, Mississippi was charged on May 9, 2024 by a federal grand jury in a six-count indictment announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. Counts 1 and 2 charges him with distribution of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A). Count 3 charges him with 50 grams or more of distribution of methamphetamine in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B). Count 4 charges him with being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). Count 5 charges him with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i). Count 6 charges him with maintaining a drug involved premises, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 856(a)(1).

If convicted, WILSON faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years up to life of imprisonment, up to a $10,000,000 fine, and at least 5 years of supervised release for Counts 1 and 2, a mandatory minimum of 5 years up to 40 years of imprisonment, up to a $5,000,000 fine, and at least 4 years of supervised release for Count 3, up to 15 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release for Count 4, a mandatory minimum of 5 years up to life imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 5 years of supervised release for Count 5, and up to 20 years imprisonment, up to a $500,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release for Count 6. WILSON also faces payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee as to all 6 counts.

According to court documents, on March 26, 2024, April 8, 2024, and May 2, 2024, WILSON knowingly and intentionally sold methamphetamine and maintained a drug involved premise to for the purpose of distributing the methamphetamine. WILSON was also a felon in possession of a Ruger Model LCR, .22 caliber revolver and Smith and Wesson Model 1000 Super, 12-gauge shotgun and ammunition in the furtherance of his drug trafficking crimes.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case was investigated by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell of the Violent Crime Unit.

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Slidell Man Indicted for Manufacturing Explosive Materials Without a License and Unlawful Storage of Explosive Material

Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DEVIN JUNEAU (JUNEAU), age 38, a resident of Slidell, Louisiana was charged on May 9, 2024 by a federal grand jury in a four-count indictment announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. Counts 1, 2, and 3 charges him with engaging in the business of manufacturing and dealing in explosive materials without a license, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 842(a)(1) and 844(a)(1). Count 4 charges him with improper storage of explosive materials, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 842(j) and 844(b), and Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 555.201, et seq.

If convicted, JUNEAU faces up to 10 years of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release for Counts 1, 2, and 3, and up to 1 year of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release for Count 4. JUNEAU also faces payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee as to all 4 counts.

According to court documents, on February 6, 2024, March 6, 2024, and May 1, 2024, JUNEAU manufactured and sold explosive materials without a license, and did not store the explosive materials as required by law.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case was investigated by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell of the Violent Crime Unit.

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Thompson — Thompson RCMP investigate aggravated assault

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On May 10, 2024, at approximately 11:45 pm, RCMP responded to a report of an injured male, in a parking lot on Mystery Drive, in Thompson.

Officers attended and located the injured male and began first aid and CPR until Emergency Medical Services arrived.

The victim, a 32-year-old male from Thompson, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

On May 12, RCMP Major Crime Services charged, Ronald Harvey, 50, of Tataskweyak Cree Nation with Aggravated Assault. He was remanded into custody.

If anyone has information on this incident they are asked to call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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FBI Cleveland Announces Arrests in Firearms Trafficking and International Smuggling

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (c)

CLEVELAND, OH—The FBI Cleveland Division and its Joint Terrorism Task Force announce the arrests of two individuals charged with numerous firearms violations, including trafficking, smuggling, and murder-for-hire.

George Baynes, aka Issa Yusef, age 66, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Aaron Betts, age 48, of Cleveland, Ohio, were arrested on May 10, 2024, and charged by criminal complaint in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, with several federal offenses.

It is alleged in charging documents that Baynes and Betts violated Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(d)(1), Selling or Disposing of a Firearm to a Convicted Felon; Title 18, United States Code, Section 932(b), Conspiracy to Straw Purchase Firearms; Title 18, United States Code, Section 933(a)(1), Firearms Trafficking; and Title 18, United States Code, Section 933(a)(1) and (3), Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy; and there is also probable cause that BAYNES has violated Title 18, United States Code, Section 554(a), Attempted Smuggling of Goods from the United States; Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), Felon in Possession of a Firearm; and Title 18, United States Code, Section 1958(a), Murder-for-Hire. Finally, there is probable cause that BETTS has also violated Title 18, United States Code, Section 932(b), Straw Purchasing of Firearms.

Baynes and Betts were arrested without incident by federal agents and made their initial appearance on May 10, 2024, in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio.

It is alleged in charging documents that Baynes repeatedly purchased and sold new and stolen firearms and further attempted to smuggle firearms overseas. Baynes also enlisted the assistance of Betts to purchase and obtain firearms at a Cleveland area gun show. Betts purchased and sold multiple firearms to Baynes, a known felon, and further understood the weapons were to be shipped overseas.

Baynes, according to the complaint, also provided a cooperating witness with firearms magazines and a gas mask to smuggle overseas along with the firearms and discussed smuggling parts for the creation and manufacture of pipe bombs. Additionally, Baynes solicited the witness to murder a specific subject known to Baynes.

Baynes and Betts are being held in custody pending detention and preliminary hearings.

A complaint is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

If convicted, each defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, the defendant’s role in the offense and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum, and, in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cleveland Division, and its Joint Terrorism Task Force, which includes the Akron Police Department, ATF, CBP, Cleveland Division of Police, CMHA, Cuyahoga County School District, Cuyahoga County Community College Police Department, ERO, HSI, Parma Police Department, RTA, SSA, USCIS, USDA, and USSS.

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LSD of Grand Falls  — RCMP seeking public’s help following break, enter and theft

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Saint-Léonard RCMP is asking for the public’s help following a break, enter and theft in the LSD of Grand Falls, N.B.

The incident is believed to have occurred between 6 p.m. on May 9, 2024, and 9 a.m. on May 10, 2024, at a residence on Route 130 in the community.

An individual gained entry to the garage through the side door and stole a red antique motorcycle with a black seat and a blue Mastercraft impact drill.

Anyone who lives in the area and witnessed suspicious activity on May 9 or May 10, or who has information that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the Saint-Léonard RCMP at 506-473-3137. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

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Gander — RCMP coordinated response results in arrest of driver impaired by more than four times the legal limit

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 47-year-old man from Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s was arrested for impaired driving near Bishop’s Falls on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He faces multiple charges after providing breath samples that were over four times the legal limit.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., police received multiple complaints of a dangerous and possibly impaired driver heading east on the Trans Canada Highway near Bishop’s Falls. Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP, Gander RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services Central engaged in a coordinated search for the described vehicle.

RCMP Traffic Services Central located the vehicle a short time later, west of Glenwood. A traffic stop was conducted and signs of impairment were observed. A roadside breath test was administered, which the driver failed.

He was arrested for impaired operation and brought to the Gander RCMP Detachment. He provided further breath samples that were over four times the legal limit. He will face an additional charge of impaired operation over 80%mg.

The man’s license was suspended and his vehicle was impounded. He was served with an appearance notice to answer to the charges in court at a later date.

The RCMP thanks those who report suspected impaired drivers; doing so can save lives. To report a suspected impaired driver, please call 911 or your local police immediately, with a description of the involved vehicle and its current location.

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US humanitarian aid for Honduras tops 6 million pounds with Denton Program

Source: United States Air Force

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras (AFNS) —  

A KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, delivered 12 pallets of cargo for the Denton Program at Soto Cano Air Base, May 8.

The Denton Program is a Department of Defense humanitarian assistance transportation program that moves humanitarian cargo, donated by United States-based non-governmental organizations to countries in need.

For deliveries, the program utilizes DoD land, air and sea assets that have space available and are already traveling to the chosen location. This effort also provides opportunities for additional aircrew and logistics training.

With the help of Airmen from the 612th Air Base Squadron, Joint Task Force-Bravo, almost 26,000 pounds of freight was offloaded and stored for pickup by local nonprofits.

“Knowing that we play an active part in bettering people’s lives is extremely rewarding,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Triston Dillard, 612th ABS logistics flight commander. “My team and I are very thankful for the opportunity to be here and to help in any way we can.”

This shipment included educational material, medical equipment, hygiene supplies, household items, clothing, fabrics, footwear and sewing supplies.

The next day, three Honduran nonprofits assembled the donations into trucks at the Soto Cano Air Base Passenger Terminal Cargo Yard for distribution to regions of necessity.

Additional cargo was added, making it a total of 35,000 pounds of donations valued at approximately $40,000 was packed for local transport.

“We are happy to be able to help provide those in our country with supplies that will benefit their health, homes and daily necessities,” said Jorge Suazo with Centro Cristiano Renovación Church.

Transporting this humanitarian aid is contractually managed by the U.S. Transportation Command. The Denton Program is authorized by law and jointly managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Department of State, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the DoD.

“The Denton Program closes the gap between people wanting to help by donating in the United States to those who want to help by distributing in other countries,” said Tristan Mohagen with Mission El Ayudante. “For example, these donated supplies will help 30 schools in need within the area.”

As of this year, the 612th ABS has received 148 tons of cargo for Denton Program-related deliveries.

This raises the total since 1999 to over 6 million pounds demonstrating JTF-Bravo’s unwavering commitment to being a good friend and neighbor to our partner nations and their citizens.

Editor’s note: The mention of these nonprofits does not constitute endorsement or affiliation by JTF-Bravo or the U.S. military.

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CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel

Source: United States Central Command (CENTCOM)

May 13, 2024
Release Number 20240513-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. – On May 10 – 12 Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, traveled to Israel to meet with Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi and several other Israeli organizations to discuss the situation in Gaza, the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gazan citizens, and regional security.  He also met with U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Ambassador Jack Lew, and visited U.S. Servicemembers and maritime vessels preparing to facilitate delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gazans via the sea. The visit concludes a multi-country trip to the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

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Meditation Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park — Whitemouth RCMP respond to drowning

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On May 12, 2024, at 7:55 pm, Whitemouth RCMP received a report of a drowning at Meditation Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park. A passerby had located an injured adult female on the shore. The female told the passerby that her husband was missing.

Officers attended immediately. Investigation determined that the injured 58-year-old female was canoeing with a 61-year-old male. There was high wind and cooler temperatures on the lake when the canoe capsized. The female was able to swim to shore. The male was located deceased in the water by officers. It appears he drowned. An autopsy will be conducted.

Both individuals, from Winnipeg, were wearing lifejackets when the canoe capsized.

The female remains in hospital.