Tag: Public Trust
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Former Houston Park Ranger Faces Extortion Charges in Court
Houston, TX – A former Houston urban park ranger, Joey Lamar Ellis, 33, is facing charges of official oppression after allegedly extorting money from a park visitor. Ellis appeared in court where his bond was set at $30,000 following a probable cause hearing on Wednesday morning. Allegations of Extortion Unfold in Court According to court…
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Former Columbus Officer Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Distribution
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Columbus police officer, John Castillo, 31, of Grove City, has pleaded guilty to serious charges involving the theft and distribution of cocaine. The plea, entered in U.S. District Court, follows an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio. Castillo’s guilty plea on Wednesday included charges…
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Former Columbus Police Officer Guilty in Cocaine Theft Case
Diego Sanchez reporting from Columbus, Ohio John Castillo, a former Columbus police officer from Grove City, has pleaded guilty to serious charges involving the theft and distribution of cocaine. The plea, entered in U.S. District Court, marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention for its implications on law enforcement integrity and…
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Houston Park Ranger Accused of Extortion Faces Legal Charges
Houston, TX – A former Houston urban park ranger, Joey Lamar Ellis, 33, has been charged with official oppression after allegedly extorting money from a park visitor under threat of arrest. Ellis, whose bond was set at $30,000 during a court hearing on Wednesday, is at the center of a troubling incident that unfolded at…
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Former Columbus Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking
Diego Sanchez reporting from Columbus, Ohio Former Columbus police officer John Castillo, 31, of Grove City, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaine, marking a significant development in a case involving police corruption and drug trafficking. Castillo, who served as a drug crimes investigator, faces a minimum of…
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Former Sedgwick Police Officer Loses Certification Over Firearms
A former officer with the Sedgwick Police Department, Brilan Marks, has recently had his law enforcement certification revoked after pawning department-issued firearms. This incident, which occurred in Wichita, Kansas, highlights the repercussions of unethical behavior within law enforcement. Background: The Case of Brilan Marks Brilan Marks, a former City of Sedgwick Police Lieutenant, faced legal…
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Former School Maintenance Head Convicted of Corruption in New Mexico
Steven Butler, the former head of maintenance at Dora Consolidated Schools in New Mexico, has been found guilty of corruption charges, potentially facing a decade behind bars. The conviction follows allegations of unfair bidding practices during Butler’s tenure with the educational institution. Unfair Bidding Practices Unveiled During his time at Dora Consolidated Schools, Butler allegedly…
