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U.S. Marshals Add Suspected Child Murderer to 15 Most Wanted

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

Headline: U.S. Marshals Add Suspected Child Murderer to 15 Most Wanted

**Update: Janet Barreto and Ramon Barreto
Apprehended on August 12, 2014**
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Washington The U.S. Marshals
Service today announced the addition of a suspected child murderer to
their 15 Most Wanted fugitive list.

Janet Killough Barreto is wanted in
Mississippi by the Union County Sheriffs Department for failure to
appear on original charges of manslaughter of a child, three counts of
child abuse, six counts of child neglect and tampering with a witness.
In addition, Barreto is wanted by the USMS Northern District of
Mississippi for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

From 2005 to 2006, Barreto and her husband Ramon Barreto are suspected of traveling to Guatemala on multiple
occasions to purchase children from a local adoption agency. Upon
returning to the United States, the children were allegedly physically
abused, malnourished and forced to sleep in deplorable conditions to
include beds with plywood bottoms. The children were purportedly often
punished with beatings and on various occasions duct-taped to their
beds, punched in the stomach and forced to endure having their heads
submerged under water. In 2008, the abuse led to the death of one of
their adopted children, a two-year-old baby girl.

Janet Barreto is a malicious individual who
allegedly abused innocent children on multiple occasions and forced them
to live in appalling conditions, said William D. Snelson, U.S. Marshals
Service Assistant Director for Investigative Operations. Through her
alleged crimes, Barreto demonstrated a blatant disregard and lack of
respect for life other than her own. Adopting children and bringing them
to the United States only to abuse and neglect them is a horrific crime.
Adding Barreto to our 15 Most Wanted list allows the USMS to dedicate
every available investigative resource to immediately locate and
apprehend her, so she may face justice and answer for her crimes.

Barreto was originally arrested in May 2008
and released in December that same year on bond. In March 2009, she was
re-arrested for tampering with a witness and released on bond again. Two
months later in May 2009, she failed to appear for her trial on the
child endangerment, child abuse and manslaughter charges.

Her husband is also wanted in connection
with the crimes, and they are believed to have ties in Mexico,
California, Florida, Nevada, Tennessee and Texas.

A reward of up to $25,000 is offered for
information leading directly to Barretos arrest. Anyone with
information is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office or the
U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102.

Updated News
Release

Additional information about the U.S.
Marshals Service can be found at
http://www.usmarshals.gov.

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Grand Jury Returns Indictments

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

Headline: Grand Jury Returns Indictments

MADISON, WIS. — A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments today.  You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes.  If convicted, the sentencing of a defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. 

Medford Man Charged with Child Pornography Crimes

Gregory Henkel, 37, Medford, Wis., is charged with six counts of distributing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography.  The indictment alleges that on six occasions in November and December 2017, he distributed a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct into a Kik chat group.  The indictment also charges that on January 10, 2018, he possessed a cell phone containing visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and at least one of the images involved a minor under 12 years of age.

If convicted, Henkel faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count.  The charges against him are the result of an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Medford Police Department.  The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Altman.

Baraboo Man Charged with Drug Offenses

Froylan R. Castro, 25, Baraboo, Wis., is charged with attempting to possess 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and with attempting to possess cocaine with intent to distribute.  The indictment alleges that he committed both these offenses on October 11, 2017.

If convicted, Castro faces a mandatory minimum penalty of five years and a maximum of 40 years in federal prison on the methamphetamine charge, and 20 years in federal prison on the cocaine charge. 

The charges against Castro are the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Baraboo Police Department, Sauk County Sheriff’s Department, and the Sauk County Drug Task Force.  The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney David Reinhard. 

Sun Prairie Man Charged with Gun Crime

Quentin R. Scott, Sr., 29, Sun Prairie, Wis., is charged with being a felon in possession of two firearms and ammunition.  The indictment alleges that on October 11, 2017, he possessed a .45 caliber revolver, a .22 caliber revolver, and ammunition.

If convicted, Scott faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.  The charge against him is the result of an investigation by the Madison Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.  The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Corey Stephan.

Eau Claire Man Charged with Drug Crimes Involving Methamphetamine

Jason Ressel, 43, Eau Claire, Wis., is charged with distributing methamphetamine on September 15, 2017, with distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine on September 20, 2017, and with possessing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute on September 22, 2107. 

If convicted, Ressel faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on the distributing charge, a mandatory minimum of five years and a maximum of 40 years on the charge of distributing 50 grams or more, and a mandatory minimum of 10 years to a maximum of life on the charge of possessing 500 grams or more. 

The charges against him are the result of an investigation by the West Central Drug Task Force, which is comprised of investigators from the Eau Claire, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls Police Departments; Sheriff’s Departments from Eau Claire, Dunn, Chippewa, Clark, and Buffalo Counties; Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation; and UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout Police Departments.  The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Altman.

Janesville Man Charged with Drug Offense Involving Heroin

Tyrae L. Ford, 40, Janesville, Wis., is charged with possessing 100 grams or more of heroin with intent to distribute. The indictment alleges that he possessed the heroin on January 1, 2018.

If convicted, Ford faces a mandatory minimum penalty of five years and a maximum of 40 years in federal prison.  The charge against him is the result of an investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Wisconsin State Patrol.  The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Altman.

Rusk County Man Charged with Drug Crime

James W. Unser, 59, Ladysmith, Wis., is charged with possessing 50 grams of more of methamphetamine.  The indictment alleges that he possessed the methamphetamine on December 30, 2017.

Unser was charged with this offense in a complaint filed in U.S. District Court on January 17.  According to the complaint and affidavit, Unser was arrested in Rusk County on December 30, 2017, following a traffic stop of a vehicle in which Unser was a passenger.  The complaint alleged that packages of methamphetamine were found in the vehicle under Unser’s seat. 

Unser made an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Madison on January 18, and his arraignment is scheduled for January 26.  Federal law requires that felony offenses be charged by an indictment returned by a grand jury within 30 days of the date a criminal complaint is filed. 

If convicted, Unser faces a mandatory minimum penalty of five years and a maximum penalty of 40 years in federal prison.  The charge against him is the result of an investigation by the Rusk County Sheriff’s Department.  The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Altman.

La Crosse Man Charged with Stealing Mail

Justin Cain, 35, La Crosse, Wis., is charged with stealing mail.  The indictment alleges that on September 14, 2013, he stole a Priority Mail Piece from the Post Office in La Crosse, Wis. 

If convicted, Cain faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.  The charge against him is the result of an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The prosecution of this case is being handled by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Chadwick Elgersma. 

Mexican Citizen Charged with Illegally Reentering U.S.

Jesus Francisco Herrera-Martinez, 34, a citizen of Mexico found living in Fitchburg, Wis., is charged with illegally reentering the United States after previously being deported and removed.  The indictment alleges that he was found in the United States on December 21, 2017.

If convicted, Herrera-Martinez faces a maximum penalty of two years in federal prison.  The charge against him is the result of an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Antonio Trillo. 

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Tips Lead to the Arrest of U.S. ‘Marshals ‘Fugitive of the Week’ and Others in Rochester

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

Headline: Tips Lead to the Arrest of U.S. ‘Marshals ‘Fugitive of the Week’ and Others in Rochester

Concord, NH This afternoon, Fugitive of the Week
Derek Parker, 30 was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force at a
residence on DAmours Avenue in Rochester, New Hampshire. Parker was wanted on
an outstanding federal arrest warrant issued out of the U.S. District Court in
Portland, Maine. Parker was indicted by the DEA for conspiracy to distribute
heroin after a large scale investigation in the New England area involving many
different law enforcement agencies.

Since the issuance of this arrest warrant, Parker has been on
the run and in hiding with his fugitive girlfriend, Kayla Kenny and their four
year old child. As part of this investigation, Parker was to be featured as the
U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Forces weekly feature known as the Fugitive of the
Week on May 30, 2013. The Fugitive of the Week is broadcast on WTPL-FM, WMUR-TV,
the Union Leader, the Nashua Telegraph and is prominently featured on the
internet. Today, WMUR-TV featured Parker as the part of their Most Wanted
Wednesdays series. This feature ultimately led tipsters to contact the
Rochester Police Department this afternoon with very accurate information.
Members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force quickly acted on this
information, which led to the location and arrest of Derek Parker, his
girlfriend Kayla Kenny and the recovery of their four year old child.

U.S. Marshal David Cargill, Jr. said, This case truly had
law enforcement concerned, since Parker was on the run with his fugitive
girlfriend and their four year old child. Cargill continued, To think that
parents would potentially jeopardize the safety of their young child by going on
the run with a toddler is unconscionable.

Kayla Kenny, 27 was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant
for possession of a controlled drug and is currently being held at the Strafford
County Jail pending her next court appearance. Parker is being held as a U.S.
Marshals prisoner for the District of Maine at the Strafford County Jail pending
his initial court appearance in Portland, Maine tomorrow. The young child was in
good condition and released to family members.

Members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force that
assisted in this arrest included; Strafford County Sheriffs Office, the
Rochester Police Department and NH Probation and Parole.

Since the inception of the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task
Force in 2002, these partnerships have resulted in over 5,370 arrests. These
arrests have ranged in seriousness from murder, assault, unregistered sex
offenders, probation and parole violations and numerous other serious offenses.

Nationally the United States Marshals Service fugitive
programs are carried out with local law enforcement in 94 district offices, 85
local fugitive task forces, 7 regional task forces, as well as a growing network
of offices in foreign countries.

Additional
information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found at
http://www.usmarshals.gov.

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Information: Federal Court Arraignments

Source: United States Attorneys General

Headline: Information: Federal Court Arraignments

The United States Attorney’s Office announced that those persons listed below were arraigned before the U.S. Magistrate and the indictments handed down by the Grand Jury unsealed.

Appearing before U.S. Magistrate Cavan in Billings on January 25, 2018 and entering pleas of Not Guilty were:

  • BRANDON LEE REYNOLDS, a 34-year-old resident of Acton, appeared on charges of felon in possession of firearms.  If convicted of the charge contained in the indictment, REYNOLDS faces 10 years in prison, $250,000 in fines and 3 years supervised release.  The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.   PACER Case Reference.  17-147
  • BRANDON CARL RUSSELL, a 29-year-old resident of Billings, appeared on charges of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and distribute of methamphetamine. If convicted of the most serious charges contained in the indictment, RUSSELL faces life in prison, $10,000,000 in fines and 5 years supervised release.  The case was investigated by the FBI Task Force.  PACER Case Reference.  18-12
  • TIMOTHY FREDERICK WOOD, a 46-year-old resident of Billings, appeared on charges of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.  If convicted of the most serious charges contained in the indictment, WOOD faces life in prison, $10,000,000 in fines and 5 years supervised release.  The case was investigated by the FBI Task Force.  PACER Case Reference.  18-12

Appearing before U.S. Magistrate Johnston in Great Falls on January 24, 2018 and entering pleas of Not Guilty were:

  • IRVING URIEL GALINDO SANTOS, a 29-year-old resident of Mexico, appeared on charges of illegal reentry.  If convicted of the charge contained in the indictment, SANTOS faces 20 years in prison, $250,000 in fines and 3 years supervised release.  The case was investigated by the United States Border Patrol.  PACER Case Reference.  18-05

Appearing before U.S. Magistrate Cavan in Billings on January 23, 2018 and entering pleas of Not Guilty were:

  • BRANDON JAMES BELAKOVICH, a 43-year-old resident of Billings, appeared on charges of distribution of methamphetamine.  .  If convicted of the most serious charges contained in the indictment, BELAKOVICH faces 40 years in prison, $5,000,000 in fines and 4 years supervised release.  The case was investigated by the FBI Task Force.  PACER Case Reference.  18-06
  • DAVIDA KESHA BLAINE, a 42-year-old resident of Billings, appeared on charges of distribution of methamphetamine.  If convicted of the most serious charges contained in the indictment, BLAINE faces 40 years in prison, $5,000,000 in fines and 4 years supervised release.  The case was investigated by Department of Homeland Security.   PACER Case Reference.  18-07
  • GRADY EWING MAYS, a 66-year-old resident of Billings, appeared on charges of failure to register as a sex offender.  If convicted of the charge contained in the indictment, MAYS faces 10 years in prison, $250,000 in fines and 3 years supervised release.  The case was investigated by the United States Marshals Service.   PACER Case Reference.  17-131
  • SHAWNA MAE SMITH, a 39-year-old resident of Billings, appeared on charges of felon in possession of a firearm.  If convicted of the charge contained in the indictment, SMITH faces 10 years in prison, $250,000 in fines and 3 years supervised release.  The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.   PACER Case Reference.  18-13

If any of the above cases are of interest to your media organization and the community it serves, we encourage you to monitor the progress of the case regularly through the U.S. District Court calendar and the PACER system so that you stay current and not miss any important developments in the case.

To establish a PACER account, which will allow you to review documents filed in the case, please go to, http://www.pacer.gov/register.html. To access the district court’s calendar, please go to https://ecf.mtd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/PublicCalendar.pl.

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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency

Source: Central Intelligence Agency CIA

Headline: The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency

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