WI State Representative Josh Zepnick Arrested And Cited For OWI In Greenfield

Zepnick failed sobriety tests after a traffic violation stop and was taken into custody by Greenfield police.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 30, 2015

Greenfield, WI - The Greenfield Police Department reported that Wisconsin State Representative Josh Zepnick, 47, (D) was taken into custody on Thursday night and booked for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) after he failed sobriety tests during a traffic violation stop. Zepnick admitted to police that he had been drinking.

Zepnick was stopped at the 6800 block of W. Forest Home Ave., according to police.

The Greenfield Police Department released the following news release, "Last night at about 8:20PM, officers stopped a vehicle near 68th and Forest Home Avenue for a traffic violation. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was 47 year old Josh Zepnick of Milwaukee. Zepnick admitted to the officer he had been drinking and failed field sobriety tests. He was subsequently arrested for Operating While Intoxicated.

"Mr. Zepnick refused a breath test and was transported to the Greenfield Police Department where he was booked and released to a responsible adult.
"Mr. Zepnick was polite and respectful during the incident and at no time did he identify himself as a member of the State Assembly.
"The OWI offense is a municipal traffic violation with an optional court date of November 18th in Greenfield Municipal Court."

Representative Zepnick released the following statement, "...I am deeply, deeply sorry for the decision I made to drive under the influence..."

Zepnick is a candidate for Alderman in the 8th Aldermanic District and challenging incumbent Alderman Bob Donovan who is running for re-election and for Mayor of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Debate March Set For November Against The Racist War On Immigrants By Trump And The GOP

Anti-Republican groups in Milwaukee plan a march and rally to the Republican Presidential debates set for November 10 at the Milwaukee Theater.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 29, 2015

Milwaukee, WI - On Wednesday, Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLFA), the political affiliate to the non-profit Voces de la Frontera, an immigrant and workers rights organization announced that a march and rally is set for November 10 to protest the anti-immigrant rhetoric by the Republican Presidential candidates. The GOP candidates running for the nomination of the Republican Party label as president will be in Milwaukee for a scheduled debate.

VDLFA, supporters and immigrants including allies are marching for justice for immigrants, a $15 minimum wage and for Black Lives Matter, according to a flyer circulating in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The march will begin at 4:00 p.m. starting at the VDLFA office, 1027 S. 5th St. and will head to City Hall at 200 E. Wells St. The marchers will meet up with other allies at City Hall and then march to the Republican debate event at the Milwaukee Theater, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave.

The Milwaukee Theater has a capacity of 4,086 and the Republican National Committee confirmed, that the Republican debate for Milwaukee has been sold out.

The presidential candidates will debate on jobs, taxes, the national economy, domestic and international policy issues. Most of the candidates are anti-immigrant and have agreed with Donald Trump on deporting about 11M undocumented immigrants that would lead to separating families, if elected. The candidates have shown non-support for DREAMers or DAPA, which would allow their parents to legally stay in the U.S.

Trump and some of the candidates believe that children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents shouldn't be U.S. Citizens and would like to strip their citizenship, if elected.

Milwaukee County Board Finance Committee Approves Municipal ID For Undocumented Immigrants

An ID amendment was added to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's 2016 budget, the full County Board will vote on added amendments in early November.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 26, 2015

Milwaukee, WI - On Monday, the Milwaukee County Board Finance Committee passed a municipal ID amendment to be added to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's  2016 budget, it will benefit undocumented immigrants and others who need an ID for County services, according to some County Supervisors. The amendment was sponsored by Milwaukee County Supervisors, Marina Dimitrijevic, Peggy Romo West and Khalifa Rainey. Their claim, that undocumented immigrants, released inmates and others could use the municipal ID to seek health care, use it for prescriptions, start a bank account, obtain a library card, would be able to get discounts for museums and parks and a discount ID for Milwaukee County Transit senior bus riders and those who are disabled and ride the bus.
The County Board will vote on amendments to the budget on November 9. 

Milwaukee Alderman José G. Pérez is proposing a similar ID amendment for City of Milwaukee residents who are undocumented immigrants and others.

The municipal and city ID is the result of the Wisconsin Republican controlled legislature and Governor Scott Walker's (R) failure to approve a state picture driving permit for undocumented immigrants to legally drive in Wisconsin.

A pro-municipal ID rally will be held on November 2 at the Mitchell Park Domes at 6:00 p.m., according to Voces de la Frontera, an immigrant rights organization.

Adacia Avery Chambers Charged With Four Felony Counts For 2nd-degree Murder In Oklahoma

Chambers is charged with four felony counts for 2nd-degree murder and additional counts for injuring 47 other people when she plowed with her vehicle into a crowd of spectators including children watching the Oklahoma State University Homecoming Parade on Saturday.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 26, 2015

Stillwater, Oklahoma - On Monday, the Stillwater Police Department filed four 2nd-degree murder charges against A dacia Avert Chambers, 25, of Stillwater in connection with last Saturday's incident when she plowed her vehicle into a crowd of spectators including children watching the Oklahoma State University Homecoming Parade. Chamber's is facing 10 years of each count for 2nd-degree murder, if convicted. Chambers is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 

Three victims died at the scene and a 2-year-old child died later at a local hospital, according to police.

Police also reported that 47 other people were injured including 8 who were flown by Flight for Life to local hospitals. Police are waiting for test results to determine, if Chambers was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the deadly crash.

The victims' names, ages, location and conditions are listed below. (Courtesy of the Stillwater Police Department on Oklahoma)

Victim, Name, Age, Hometown/Current Location and Condition

● Juvenile, 2, Stillwater,  OK, Deceased

● Prabhakar, Nakita, 23,  Edmond, OK,  Deceased

● Stone, Bonnie Jean, 65,  Stillwater, OK,  Deceased

● Stone, Marvin Lyle, 65,  Stillwater, OK, Deceased

● Bates, Sherry, 40,  OU Medical - OKC, Critical

● Murphy, Kelly, 4,  St Johns - Tulsa, Critical

● Rodriguez, Diana, 37,  St Johns - Tulsa, Critical

● Schmitz, Leo, 60,  OU Medical - OKC, Critical

● Turner, Mary Annette, 61,  OU Medical - OKC, Critical

● Juvenile, 6,  OU Childrens - OKC, Fair

● Juvenile, 7,  OU Childrens - OKC, Fair

● Juvenile, 6,  OU Medical - OKC, Fair

● Juvenile, 6,  OU Medical - OKC, Fair

● Harrison, Kelly, 27,  Mercy Hospital - OKC, Good

● Juvenile, 1,  OU Medical - OKC, Good

● Juvenile ,12,  Stillwater Medical Center, Good

● Harrison, Kimberly, 30,  Stillwater Medical Center, Good

● Rodriquez, Diana, 37,  Stillwater Medical Center, Good

● Zeng, Dexia, 35,  Stillwater Medical Center, Good

● Atwell, Kayleigh, 20,  St Johns - Tulsa, Stable

● Edwards,Steven, 55,  St Francis - Tulsa, Stable

● Juvenile, 10,  Treated and released 

●Abai, Clement, 36,  Treated and released 

● Atwell, Deborah, 55,  Treated and released 

● Juvenile, 7,  Treated and released 

● Juvenile, 13,  Treated and released 

● Bolden, Chayton, 19,  Treated and released
 
● Cardinal, Mary Lynn, 48,  Treated and released 

● Carter, Kailey Beth, 19,  Treated and released
 
● Chintalapati, Bhardwaj, 26, Treated and released 

● Edwards, Teresa Gay, 55,  Treated and released 

● Freeman, Carrie● 47,  Treated and released
 
● Juvenile, 3,  Treated and released
 
● Gray, Amanda, 24,  Treated and released 

● Hulbert, Adonis, 19,  Treated and released 

● Johnson, Taylor Lea, 18,  Treated and released 

● Johnson, Jenifer, 43,  Treated and released 

● Lind, Zhigang, 38,  Treated and released 

● Juvenile, 6,  Treated and released
 
● Reynolds, Amanda, 31,  Treated and released
 
● Schmitz, Sharon, 66,  Treated and released
 
● Smith, Anna, 19,  Treated and released
 
● Stanley, Kim, 58,  Treated and released
 
● Strauch, Nicolette, 20,  Treated and released
 
● Strawn, Katie, 46,  Treated and released
 
● Thames, Pamela, 59,  Treated and released
 
● Vanhooykonk, Bryan, 34,  Treated and released 

● Whyte, Lynn Sue, 60,  Treated and released
 
● Witten, Kevin, 52,  Treated and released
 
● Wu, Tao, 34,  Treated and released
 
● Wu, Yu Ming, 62,  Treated and released

Adacia Chambers While DUI Crashed Into Homecoming Parade Crowd, Killed 3 And Injured 34

25-year-old woman driving while DUI has been taken onto custody after crashing into a local homecoming parade crowd and killed 3 people and injured 34 others.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 24, 2015

Stillwater, Oklahoma - On Saturday, Adacia Chambers, 25, was taken into custody while driving under the influence (DUI) and crashing into a crowd watching the State of Oklahoma University Homecoming Parade. Chambers is facing three felony counts for vehicular homicide while DUI and multiple counts of causing injury by vehicle while under DUI.

Police reported that three people were killed and 34 others were injured including 8 who were flown by Flight for Life to local hospitals. Police are waiting for test results to determine, if Chambers was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the deadly crash.

Clínica Latina Serving More Than 200K Patients In 40 Years Of Affordable Health Care Service

Clínica Latina continues to provide affordable health and medical care in Milwaukee's Southside for 40 years.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 24, 2015

Milwaukee, WI - Today, Dr. Leonardo Aponte MD announced that he and the Clínica Latina S.C. at 1238 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive, (414-645-6665) in Milwaukee has served more than 200,000 patients in a combined 40 years of affordable health and medical care service. Dr. Aponte is general practitioner, including a family medical practice and is a certified Nuclear Medicine doctor. He speaks four languages, French, German, Spanish and English.

On Saturday, Dr. Aponte in a video personally thanked the community, his medical staff, doctors and administrative workers for their dedication, support and service all these years. Dr. Aponte is working on several projects today, one of them is creating a minor surgery clinic facility to do affordable surgeries for patients saving them high cost fees otherwise charged at hospitals. The second project is to establish a resource clinic to treat drug and alcoholic addiction. Dr. Aponte says, that the first project is close to getting accomplish since, he doesn't count on federal, state or private funds. The Clínica Latina is a full health care service provider including minor laser surgery for the last 15 years, has 9 medical staff including administrative members and is looking forward for the 41st Anniversary next year, according to Dr. Aponte.

At first, Dr. Aponte began to treat Mexican and Puerto Rican families, today the Clínica Latina has been able to treat patients from Asia, Europe, Central and South America. Everyday, we get new patients, especially younger in age, Dr. Aponte told Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA).

In brief: Dr. Aponte arrived in Milwaukee from Connecticut in 1974 after finishing his Nuclear Medicine studies. He first practice medicine at the Medical Surgical Clinic at the 2500 block of W. Lincoln Ave. from September 1974 to July 1975. While at the clinic on Lincoln Ave., Dr. Aponte noticed that Mexican families weren't getting the medical services needed. On August 1975, Dr. Aponte was able to start his practice in a one room office at a dental facility with late Dr. John Gonis who established Dental Associates on S. 16th St. (later renamed S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive) and Ron Silverman, his partner who had an Optical practice. He practice medicine for four months at Dental Associates and then briefly moved to the 1600 block of W. Greenfield Ave. on the upper level of the Gull Pharmacy. He practiced medicine for the next 8 years at 1322 S. 16 St. and provided free medical consultation to Mexican families at the Guadalupe Church School.

Dr. Aponte was later able to open the Clínica Latina S.C. at 1238 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive. Congratulations to Clínica Latina and its medical and administrative staff on their 40th Anniversary.

Medical and administrative staff:

● Dr. Leonardo Aponte 

● Dr. Antonio Gonzalez  (21 years of medical service)

● Dr. Tomas O'Conner (5 years of medical service)

● Dr. Elaine Gilbert (8 years of medical service)

● Adriana Luevano, Clinic Administrative Manager, (7 years of service)

● Cindy Nuñez, Medical Assistant, (3 years of service)

● Jorge Escamilla, Medical Assistant 

● D'Andre Turner, Billing, (14 years of service)

● Rosa Villa, Accounting 

● Lee Fevo, Accounting  

Video: Dr. Leonardo Aponte and the Clínica Latina's 40th Anniversary in Milwaukee https://youtu.be/Rbp7TmiceVU

Imprimis Pharmaceuticals Offers Less Than A Dollar Per Tablet As Alternative To Turing's $750 Daraprim Pill

Turing Pharmaceuticals LLC is facing a backlash after raising the price of Daraprim to $750 per tablet, now Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is offering an alternative at a price of less than one dollar per tablet.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 23, 2015

San Diego, CA - On Thursday, Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that it will offer a customized formulation of pyrimethamine and leucovorin to doctors to prescribe to patients as an alternative to Daraprim. Daraprim is sold by Turing Pharmaceuticals LLC for $750 per tablet and Imprimis will make it available for less than one dollar per tablet or $99.00 per one hundred tablets.

According to a news release by Imprimis, last month, Turing Pharmaceuticals LLC, the sole supplier of Daraprim, increased the price of this prescription drug from $13.50 per tablet to a reported $750.00 per tablet.  The FDA-approved label for Daraprim indicates that it is prescribed for toxoplasmosis and other types of infections.  Toxoplasmosis can be of major concern for patients with weakened immune systems such as patients with HIV/AIDS, pregnant women and children.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pyrimethamine works to block folic acid synthesis in the parasite T. gondii, the cause of toxoplasmosis, and leucovorin helps to reverse the negative effects on bone marrow caused by this mechanism of action.

Imprimis is now offering customizable compounded formulations of pyrimethamine and leucovorin in oral capsules starting as low as $99.00 for a 100 count bottle, or at a cost of under a dollar per capsule, Imprimis Pharmaceuticals reported.

Several Panama National Police Commissioners Were Trained On Milwaukee Policing

Milwaukee Police Department was hosting a police training session on policing for several high ranking Panama National Police Commissioners.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 23, 2015

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, several Panama National Police Commissioner Gilberto Samaniego and Sub-Commissioner Ricardo González attended the groundbreaking of the $55M Freshwater Market Plaza project in Milwaukee's Southside. In August, Commissioner Samaniego was appointed the Police Commander for the Western District of La Chorrera, Capira, Chama and San Carlos. Both Samaniego and González on Thursday met Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R), Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barret and community leaders and public officials at the groundbreaking ceremony.

According to a news release by Jon Riemann, the Media Producer from the Office of Police Chief Edward Flynn, the members of the Panamanian National Police (PNP) force were visiting Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Department this week to learn more about policing in America.

The visit was arranged through the U.S. Department of State's Central American Police Reform Initiative, which has focused on MPD's mission of establishing a Department that is community-oriented and data-driven.
The PNP delegates have learned the different ways on how crime data comes into MPD, including Computer Aided Dispatch and the ShotSpotter system. Samaniego and González also observed MPD's weekly COMPSTAT where District Captains examine crime trends and discuss solutions with fellow Officers.

During their time here, they've also visited various Milwaukee attractions and community organizations. Speaking Spanish, they spent an entire day with Milwaukee Police Officers and community partners in the Milwaukee 2nd District Police Station. There they also attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Cermak Fresh Market grocery store at S. 1st Street and W. Greenfield Ave. They had the opportunity to meet city and state officials too.
The MPD would like to thank everyone who was involved in making their visit a success as they explored MPD and the City of Milwaukee, Riemann reported.

Major Protest In Atlanta Exposing CDC's Involvement In Mercury Tainted Vaccines Given To Black Boys Resulting In Autism

Thousands of Afro-Americans are expected to gather in Atlanta in front of the Center for Disease Control to protest the corruption and the cover-up about allowing tainted mercury vaccines to be given to Black boys resulting in Autism.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 23, 2015 

Atlanta, Georgia - On Friday, thousands of Afro-Americans will converged in front of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to expose the corruption and cover-up that allowed mercury tainted vaccines to be given to Black boys resulting in Autism for more than 100,000 in the U.S.  The three-day event in Atlanta is sponsored by CDC Truth Organization and backed by Justice or Else. Minister Louis Farrakhan asked Robert Kennedy Jr. to speak publicly about the mercury tainted vaccines and cover-up by the CDC. Kennedy Jr. in a 10 minute video speaks about the CDC corruption and cover-up.

CDC Truth dot org reported, Last August of 2014, Dr. William Thompson, a senior scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hired Morgan VerKamp, (reported to be one of the top whistle blower attorneys in the United States), to aid him in supplying the office of Congressman Bill Posey with documents related to a 2004 CDC study that examined the possibility of a relationship between the mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. The study when published, showed that there was no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. However, Dr. Thompson came forward last year with an unprecedented admission: he and his colleagues –he said – committed scientific misconduct to cover up a significant link between vaccines and autism in black boys. Thompson has since then been federally granted whistleblower status and immunity. In a statement released in August, 2014, Dr. Thompson stated, "I regret that my co-authors and I omitted statistically significant information in our 2004 article published in the journal Pediatrics."

Dr. Thompson stated that data study was destroyed showing a 240% increase risk of Autism in Black boys when administered the MMR vaccines, but he kept a hard copy and exposed the wrong doing and cover-up.

White, Hispanic and other ethnic populations could have been also affected with the tainted mercury MMR vaccines as well causing Autism.

Video: Robert Kennedy Jr. speaks about CDC allowing mercury tainted vaccines to be given to Afro-American boys resulting in Autism to more than 100,000 https://youtu.be/icSIbnHR4XE

Elpidio "Juan" Contreras Found Guilty On 25 Felony Counts For Molesting Four Girls Under The Age Of 13

Contreras molested at least four girls under the age of 13, according to the criminal complaint.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 22, 2015

Chicago, Illinois - On Thursday, Elpidio "Juan" Contreras, 56, former host of the popular "Show de Juan Contreras" was found guilty on 25  felony counts including predatory criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13. The sexual assaults of the young victims happened between 1994 to 2013, according to Cook County Court records. Contreras molested four girls, one was as young as 9-years-old, 11 and the another at 13. Contreras will be sentenced on December 3, he is facing more than 70 years in prison. He is being held without bond at the Cook County jail.
Contreras was accused of repeatedly touching the 11-year-old girl's genitals, taking topless photos of her and photos in a bikini while she was taking singing lessons from him at his Hermosa neighborhood office. Another girl says that he took pictures of her while undress and had fondled her when he was teaching her how to ride a bicycle. Contreras also engaged in acts of sexual penetration with some of the victims.
Contreras, a popular TV host has been in the music business for 20 years and was the producer and conductor of his Spanish language program aired on Saturday's on TV Azteca America WJYS Channel 62.4 in the Chicago area.

Governor Walker Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony For The $46M Freshwater Plaza Development Project In Milwaukee's Southside

Governor Walker was among community, public officials and business leaders at a groundbreaking project that will house a second Cermak Fresh Market grocery store at S. 1st Street and W. Greenfield Ave. located in Milwaukee Southside where the predominantly Hispanic community reside in the 12th Alderman District.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 22, 2015

Milwaukee, WI -  On Thursday, a $46M to $55M development project began after Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R), Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, 12th District Alderman José G. Pérez, other local public officials and business leaders took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Freshwater Plaza in Milwaukee's Southside. According to Governor Walker's Governor Office news release, the Freshwater Plaza is being developed by Wangard Partners, Inc.  They specialize in green, sustainable, and efficient spaces for office, multi-family, industrial, and retail developments nationwide.

"Today's groundbreaking is a great opportunity for the community and just another indication that Wisconsin is moving forward," said Governor Walker.  "The innovative Freshwater Plaza, as well the work by Wangard Parnters, Inc. to re-purpose this brownfiled site, are important investments that will help foster new opportunties and partnerships for businesses in Wisconsin."
Freshwater Plaza is a mixed-use development that is located in the Fifth Ward and Walker's Point neighborhood area. The $46 million development is adjacent to the inner harbor, and will be the gateway to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences.   Wangard Partners, Inc. expects the project will create 75 construction jobs and 156 permanent jobs, as well as attract regional and national tenants.  Potential development phases include:

● A 46,280-square-foot Cermak Fresh Market

● 6,600-square-feet of retail including a potential financial institution building and two additional retail buildings

● An L-shaped, four-story mixed-use building (15,900-square-feet of commercial space and three floors of apartments)

● A future 50,000-square-foot office building.

Involvement by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) have aided in the progress of this project.  WEDC awarded a Brownfield grant for $685,542 to aid in the environmental work on the site.  Wangard Partners, Inc. has worked closely with the DNR in the cleanup of the site, and WHEDA also awarded $10 million in New Market Tax Credits for the project.
First-ring Industrial Redevelopment Enterprise (FIRE), a West Allis community development entity, also provided New Market Tax Credits in the amount of $12 million. Additionally, TIF funding was provided by the City of Milwaukee and loans were provided by Tri-City National Bank, National Cooperative Bank and Impact 7, according to Walker's news release.

Milwaukee's Freshwater Market Plaza groundbreaking https://youtu.be/w9WVierKOls

Mexican National Paulino Ramirez-Granados Extradited To U.S. For Human Trafficking Charges

Human trafficking Mexican national suspect operated a family criminal organizaton that exploited young girls and women who were forced into prostitution in the U.S.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 22, 2015

New York, New York - On Tuesday, Mexican federal authorities extradited a suspect wanted in the U.S. for human trafficking. U.S. ICE in a press release reported, that one of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) top 10 most wanted human traffickers was extradited from Mexico on Tuesday to face criminal charges in the Eastern District of New York.

The susoect was identified as Paulino Ramirez-Granados, who had been on ICE's most wanted list since 2010, was arrested on March 31 in Tenancingo, Mexico, following a joint investigation between ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Mexico City, HSI New York and the Mexican Federal Police.
Ramirez-Granados was charged in the Eastern District of New York on Augus 5, 2011 with sex trafficking, alien smuggling, money laundering and conspiracy to import aliens for immoral purposes. He is currently in Bureau of Prisons' custody.
"This case is the latest chapter in this Office's multi-year effort to dismantle the Granados sex trafficking organization, a brutal group that promised their victims a better life and instead forced them into a life of sexual servitude through heinous acts of violence," stated United States Attorney Robert L. Capers. "With our dedicated partners at Homeland Security Investigations and with the assistance of the Mexican authorities, we were able to locate this fugitive defendant and bring him to the United States to face charges. With this important development, we are one step closer to closure for the brave victims of the defendant's crimes." U.S. Attorney Capers also expressed his thanks to HSI and the Mexican government for their assistance with the extradition and prosecution.

As set forth in extradition affidavits, between October 1998 and June 2011, members of the Granados sex trafficking organization, including Ramirez-Granados and others, illegally smuggled young women into the United States, where they were forced to work as prostitutes in New York City and elsewhere in the United States. The organization collected profits from the victims' activities. When victims refused to work or resisted, members of the organization beat and sexually assaulted the victims, and threatened the victims' family members in Mexico, including the victims' children.
HSI special agents identified and rescued over 20 additional victims – all Mexican nationals – and arrested over a dozen additional traffickers or smugglers, all members or associates of the Granados family. Several victims were sexually assaulted by their traffickers, while others were physically assaulted. All the victims said the traffickers threatened to harm their family members.
To date, 13 members of the Granados organization have been indicted in the Eastern District of New York on sex trafficking charges. Twelve have been arrested, and one – Raul Granados-Rendon – remains a fugitive, U.S. ICE reported.

Mexican National Wanted For A Triple Homicide In Mexico Has Been Deported By U.S. ICE

Mexican triple murder suspect had been living in the U.S., according to ICE.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 22, 2015

Nogales, Arizona - On Thursday, U.S. ICE in a press release reported that a Mexican national, wanted in his native county for his role in the drug-related kidnapping and murder of three brothers, was turned over Wednesday to Mexican law enforcement officials at the Grand Avenue Port of Entry by officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).

Roberto Garcia-Castillon, aka "El Robi," 47, was repatriated under tight security, escorted by members of ERO's tactical team and U.S. Border Patrol agents. After arriving at the Nogales border crossing, he was transferred to the custody of representatives from the Mexican Procuradaria General de la Republica (PGR). Garcia is charged with a kidnapping and triple homicide that occurred in the Mexican state of Sonora in September 2011.

A warrant issued by Mexican authorities in January of this year alleges Garcia is one of six suspects who kidnapped and then murdered three brothers – Javier Mendoza-Lopez, Jesus Mendoza-Lopez and Armando Mendoza-Lopez – in a drug-related ambush. Garcia fled following the killings.

Garcia came to ICE's attention most recently following his arrest in December 2014 by the Tucson Police Department on local charges. While incarcerated in the Pima County Jail, Garcia was encountered by ERO officers, who lodged a detainer seeking his transfer to ICE custody upon his release by local authorities. In May, Garcia was remanded to ICE custody and the agency repatriated him Wednesday after reinstating his prior removal order, the ICE press release reported.

16-year-old Suspect Identified And Sought For Alleged Armed Robbery By Milwaukee Police

A known juvenile is sought for several armed robberies and a police chase that ended in the Walker Square neighborhood on early Wednesday.

By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 21, 2015

Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee police during a Crime Analysis meeting held in Spanish at the St. Adalbert's Church School identified Joshua R. Delgado, 16, as a suspect wanted in connection with two armed robberies on early Wednesday in the area of S. Howell Ave. and E. Smith Street and a second armed robbery at S. 27 St. and W. Howard Ave. Delgado and other suspects were driving a stolen 1999 Honda Civic.
The stolen vehicle was spotted by police on S. 30th St. and W. Arthur, but the suspects fled the since around 2:30 a.m. The chase ended on S. 9th and W. Washington Ave. where the vehicle was abandoned. Stolen evidence from the two victims including a female were found inside the vehicle. Delgado and a group of suspects fled the scene.
The Milwaukee Police Department released Delgado's identity in a Community Armed Robbery alert. Delgado is known to frequent the S. 15 and W. Burnham Streets area and is associated with the Cut Throat auto theft gang.

Between September 1 thru the 30, at least 125 vehicles were stolen and 57 robberies were reported in the Southside alone in the 2nd Police District Station jurisdiction, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.
Officer Efrain Cornejo with the Community Prosecution Unit told members of the Spanish speaking community at the Crime Analysis meeting on Wednesday to be aware and not to give any money to a healer (curandero/a) that has been advertising in La GranD 104.7 FM radio, a West Allis Spanish language station. The healer apparently has been scamming people, according to Officer Cornejo.
Officer Cornejo told Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) that the healer (curandera), "goes by the name of Migdalia. The investigation is still ongoing and no charges have been filed for these recent incidents. The prior curandera that was also scamming people over the radio ad was Agueda Floris. Ms. Floris is in custody in Arizona and has been charged. I know of at least two new incidents that have been reported to police."
Floris, 39, a psychic reading scammer allegedly scammed a local Southside woman for $20K in July of 2014. A Wisconsin warrant was issued for Floris arrest. Floris is awaiting extradition to Milwaukee County to face a felony charge for theft.
HNNUSA has found that, La GranD is known for allowing such scam healers to use their radio airwaves to advertise services, which later turn out as scams. Some healers do spent thousands of dollars to La GranD in order to advertise and reach victims in their radio coverage area. La GranD doesn't take responsibility for such scams against its listening audience who become victims of fake curanderas.

Editors note: Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) usually don't name juveniles sought by police unless they are charged as adults, but since the Milwaukee Police Department identified a juvenile suspect and the gravity of the alleged crimes committed, associated by a gang who steal vehicles and a Southside community armed robbery alert that was released by police, HNNUSA decided to identify the juvenile for the public safety.

Paul T. Farr, Arlis W. Gordon And Carl L. Barrett Jr. Charged For 5-year-old Laylah C. Petersen's 2014 Homicide

The Milwaukee Police Department identified three male suspects connected to 5-year-old Laylah Petersen's homicide.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 21, 2015

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Fynn announced that three suspects, Paul T. Farr, 24, Arlis W. Gordon, 23, and Carl L. Barrett Jr., 20, were charged on Monday in connection with the November 6, 2014 homicide of  5-year-old Laylah C. Petersen. Petersen was shot twice in the head as she sat in her grandfather's lap inside a home at the 5000 block of N. 58th Street. Chief Flynn stated during a press conference that a tip from an associate of the suspects led to their arrest. A $35K reward was being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect or suspects in Petersen's homicide.

Farr was charged with with two felony counts for harboring/aiding a felon and is facing 10 years in prison, including up to $25K in fines for each count, if convicted. Farr's bail was set at $10K cash. Both Gordon and Barrett Jr. were charged with one felony count each for first-degree reckless homicide and with one count enhancer each for possession of a dangerous weapon by a felon and party to a crime. Gordon and Barrett Jr. each is facing up to 60 years in prison for the reckless homicide and 5 years each for the weapons possession, if convicted. Barrett Jr.'s bail was set at $250K cash and Gordon is awaiting extradition to Wisconsin. He was taken into custody in Chicago by police in Illinois on a Wisconsin felony murder warrant.

According to the criminal complaint, Farr drove both Gordon and Barrett Jr. to the 5000 block of N.58th Street where they both shot up a home by mistake and killed Petersen instead. The intended target was another male, Jaquan Howard, 20, who was acquitted by a jury for the murder of Gordon's brother on November 6, 2014. Gordon was upset about Howard's acquittal and wanted to shoot up Howard's and his girlfriend's home, which her home was located about four blocks from Petersen's home.

Farr, Gordon and Barrett Jr.'s criminal complaint (PDF): http://bit.ly/1GSWomw

Three Popular Local San Antonio DJ's With Univision's Radio Chain Taken Off The Air

A San Antonio local DJ with KXTN 107.5 FM confirmed, that he and two other DJ's from KBBT 98.5 FM will no longer be on the air with Univision's radio.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 21, 2015

San Antonio, Texas - On Tuesday, Jonny Ramírez, a local San Antonio Tejano radio personality with Univision's 107.5 FM radio announced that his more than 22-year long career with the station has come to an end and "the party is over." Ramírez will no longer share a morning spot at 107.5 FM beginning Wednesday, which have shocked fans and has dropped radio ratings for Univision's radio chain that both Ramírez and Univision's working relationship has abruptly ended. Two other DJ's, Xavier Anthony Castro and Paul G from KBBT 98.5 FM, a Hip-Hop and R&B station were also removed from the air.

Ramírez didn't say much about his separation from KXTN 107.5 FM, but said that he was devastated. One thing for sure, local and Internet fans will surely miss Ramírez in the morning around San Antonio.

Jonny Ramírez tweeted, "@Univision today @eljonne @Xaviersworld  @biggie_paul were let go today you have ONE less viewer. I'm  sure one don't matter keep your  $$$"

Another DJ at KXTN, Jammin J Javi tweeted, "Lost for words my dawg. Working under the same roof for 19 yrs.Still in shock.You are definitely Tejano N Proud"
Tejano, Hip-Hop and R&B radio fans have posted on Facebook that they will be boycotting Univision radio and speculated that Univision is gradually changing its format to Mexican regional music like it did in Houston. Tejanos in Houston staged multiple protests during the Summer at the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 20-day event in March for not adding Tejano music at the main stage.
Univision radio executives could not be reached for comment.

Narco Ballad Singer Cristian Iván Miranda Sandoval Busted For Illegal Weapons Possession In Guadalajara

Popular narco ballad and a movie actor was arrested in Jalisco for possession of weapons exclusively used by the Mexican military.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 19, 2015

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico - On Friday, Cristian Iván Miranda Sandoval, 21, a popular narco ballad singer and a actor in several Mexican movies was taken into custody in the municipality of Zapopan after Jalisco state security officers found several weapons in his possession, cash, and seven cellular phones, according to Eduardo Almaguer Ramirez, the Jalisco State Attorney General. A 45 Caliber semi-automatic handgun and a .380 Caliber weapon with 28 rounds of ammunition were confiscated from Sandoval.

Sandoval and his case was turned over to the Federal Public Ministry for processing and prosecution.

Narco Ballad Singer Larry Hernández Booked At The Washoe County Jail In Nevada

Hernández spent one night at the Washoe County jail in Nevada while being transported to South Carolina, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 19, 2015

Reno, Nevada - On Friday, narco ballad singer Larry Hernández, 38, was booked at the Washoe County jail in Reno for one night while he is being transported to Newberry, S. Carolina to face a felony charge for kidnapping. Hernández is expected to arrive on Monday in S. Carolina.

Last Wednesday, Hernández, of Covina, California was extradited to South Carolina to face kidnapping, assault and battery by mob beating in the 3rd-degree charges. A recent flood in S. Carolina had prevented Hernández to be extradited earlier, according to Newberry County court records.

Hernández was taken to the Newberry County jail in S. Carolina. He will be processed and then will be in court to face felony charges in connection with the August 16 kidnapping and assault of José Andrade over a $30,000 dance performance debt. Apparently, Andrade identified Hernández as the person who had threatened his life twice while he was beaten and held against his will by Hernández, Jesús Ivan Solis and several other people who have not been identified. 

Roberto Gomez was identified as the dance promoter that actually hired Larry Hernández to perform in Newberry. Gomez failed to pay Hernández the full $30K, but only paid Hernández $14K.

Jesús Evan Solis, 25, of Rio Grande, Texas was also charged with three felony counts for kidnapping, assault and battery by mob in the 3rd-degree along with Hernández. Solis was taken into custody on September 25 in Colorado and is being held without bail. Solis is expected to be extradited to S. Carolina to face charges as well. 

Hernández originally from Los Angeles, gained his popularity in 2009 for depicting the Mexican drug cartel culture in his album that included 16 ballad songs of Narco songs. He won an award for the Mexican Regional Artist of the Year for 2012 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards. In 2010, he won the Latin Artist of the Year in the New category for the Latin Billboard Music Awards. In 2011, Hernández won Regional Mexican Airplay Artist of the Year and Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year for the Latin Billboard Music Awards.

Hernández is also the star of a reality show called Larrymania.

Deceased Suspect Danny L. Hammond Who Killed Aitkin County Sheriff Deputy Steven M. Sandberg Was Not In Custody

The Aitkin County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a 50-year-old suspect being treated for a domestic incident at the St. Cloud Hospital was not being held, but was being monitored by a deputy when a fatal shooting occurred.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 18, 2015

St. Cloud, Minnesota - On Sunday, Aitkin County Sheriff Deputy Investigator Steven Martin Sandberg, 60, was fatally shot inside a St. Cloud Hospital room while monitoring a patient, Danny LeRoy Hammond, 50, who was being treated since early last week after a domestic incident. Apparently around 5:15 a.m., both Hammond and Sandberg got into an altercation and Hammond was able to gain possession of Deputy Sandberg's service weapon and fired two shots fatally striking Sandberg. Several hospital security guards entered the room and one was able to use a taser on Hammond. Hammond later died from complications from being tased.

Hammond was not handcuffed at the time, since he was not being held in custody. The St. Cloud Hospital administration had requested for the Aitkin County Sheriff's Office to monitor Hammond for the gravity of the domestic incident, according to state investigators.

On October 12, Aitkin County Sheriff deputies went to Hammond's residence and found him unconscious after a suicide attempt, according to authorities. Hammond was admitted to the St. Cloud Hospital for treatment, but was not in custody. Apparently, Hammond allegedly held his wife at gunpoint during an abusive relationship and domestic violence incident on October 10 thru the 11th and she managed to call police after Hammond allowed her to visit her father. Deputy Sandberg investigated the incident and the criminal complaint says that Hammond's wife had abrasions and was forced to eat rat poison by Hammond.
Hammond's wife told Deputy Sandberg that she had been married for 25 years and when she told Hammond that she was ending her marriage due to an abusive relationship, Hammond then held her hostage and threatened her life with a 9mm handgun. At least on shot was fired by Hammond inside the home striking a TV, according to the investigation.
Hammond was under investigation and was facing pending charges for kidnapping, assault and terroristic threats, but was not being held in custody while at the hospital.
The investigation is ongoing. Both Hammond and Sandberg's bodies were transported to the Ramsey County Coroner's Office in St. Paul for an autopsy.

Sandberg was a 24-year veteran with the Aitkin  County Sheriff's Office and is survived by his wife and a daughter.

61 Members And Associates Of The Almighty Latin King Nation In Texas Indicted For Racketeering And Drug Distribution

Feds and numerousTexas law enforcement agencies executed warrants and arrested a vast majority of the Latin Kings gang members in Austin, San Antonio and Uvalde.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 18, 2015

Austin, Texas - On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Texas in a press release announced that on Wednesday federal, state and local law enforcement agencies executed warrants and arrested a vast number of the Almighty Latin King Nation gang members and associates on federal indictments for racketeering and drug distribution in Austin, San Antonio and Uvalde. The suspects taken into custody according to the press release were identified as Pete Perez, 36, the Texas-Central Region "Inca," or leader, of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings), and 60 of his fellow members and associates are in custody facing federal and/or state charges for their roles in a racketeering and drug distribution scheme in the Austin, San Antonio and Uvalde areas.

As a result of this investigation, federal grand juries sitting in Del Rio and San Antonio have indicted 37 individuals.   A state grand jury sitting in Uvalde County has indicted 28 individuals.  Of those charged, 46 were arrested on Wednesday, 15 were arrested prior to Wednesday and four individuals, Deanna Martinez, Andrew Hernandez, 32, Ian Jon Gernandt, 41, and Matthew James Eldred, 35, remain as fugitives and are being sought by feds.
That announcement on Thursday was made by United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr.; Uvalde County/38th Judicial District Attorney Daniel J. Kindred; Acting Special Agent in Charge Mark Dawson, Homeland Security Investigations in San Antonio; Christopher Combs, Federal Bureau of Investigation in San Antonio; Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Drug Enforcement Administration in Houston; Director Steven McCraw, Texas Department of Public Safety; and, Uvalde Police Chief Eric Herrera during a press conference.

According to the federal grand jury indictments, the defendants have operated a criminal enterprise in Central Texas since 2005.  Under the leadership of Texas-Central Region "Inca" Pete Perez in Austin, San Antonio Chapter "Inca" Joe Pierce, 32, and Uvalde Chapter "Incas" James Long, 40, and Jacob Mariscal, 31, they have conspired to carry out unlawful acts including attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, extortion, robbery, various firearms offenses and drug distribution involving marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine.  The Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) indictment alleges that ten attempted murders, approximately ten assaults and various other acts of violence were committed as a result of a prospect initiation, leaking of sensitive information to a non-Latin King member, breaking an organizational rule, retaliation against rival gang members, and for unpaid drug distribution debts.

Upon conviction of charges, the defendants are facing up to life in a federal prison.

This case resulted from an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Uvalde Police Department.  Agencies assisting with today's arrests include the United States Marshals Service, Lonestar Fugitive Task Force, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air & Marine Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Uvalde County Sheriff's Office, Sabinal Police Department, Austin Police Department and San Antonio Police Department, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Texas.

Sinaloa Druglord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera Was Hiding At A Ranch Near Cosala In Sierra Madre

The feds in Mexico are chasing El Chapo near Cosala in Sierra Madre after a confrontation at a ranch where he was hiding.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 17, 2015

Cosala, Sinaloa, Mexico - The Mexican Marines are closing in on Sinaloa druglord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera after he eluded capture a few days ago. The Mexican Secretary of Governance confirmed that Guzmán Loera had been wounded in a leg and face, but that it wasn't from a confrontation with Marines. A special forces unit of Mexican Marines were dispatched by military helicopters to a ranch near Cosala in the Sierra Madre area when they came under fire by Sinaloa cartel members. The helicopters were forced to retreat, but landed near by and when Marines arrived on foot at the ranch it was abandoned. Guzmán Loera suffered a leg and face wounds. He managed to escape the area with his men using all terrain vehicles.

The U.S. DEA agency intercepted a cellphone call from Guzmán Loera in Cosala and Mexican Marines were dispatched to locate Guzmán Loera. Mexican Marines are hot on his trail, according to the Secretary of Governance in Mexico.

Guzmán Loera recently escaped the Altiplano federal prison with the aid of corrupt prison guards and warden. A prison cell video recently released with audio indicates that loud jack hammer sounds could be heard and prison guards nearby Guzmán Loera's cell and monitoring the video camera surveillance inside the cell ignored the loud sounds.

The ruling policial PRI Party is pushing for an investigation to find out who leaked the video with sound, which has embarrassed the President Enrique Peña Nieto government for widespread corrupt in the federal government and his own administration.

Update:

Anonymous has posted a video on YouTube claiming that the Mexican federal government has lied about a confrontation between Marines and El Chapó or that he was actually wounded. He is alive and no such confrontation occurred at a ranch in Cosala nor did the DEA intercept a cellphone call from El Chapo.

Cut Throat Auto Theft Gang Responsible For Stolen Vehicles In Milwaukee's Southside

The auto theft gang targeting the Southside has become a structured operation in one year.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 16, 2015

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Craig Henry from the Milwaukee Second Police District Station confirmed during a Crime Analysis meeting at the Walker's Point neighborhood that most of the stolen vehicles in the near Southside of Milwaukee have been committed by the Cut Throat (CT) auto theft gang. The CT gang began to steal vehicles about a year ago and today the gang has become structured involving juveniles and adults.
Lt. Henry issued a community alert of possible auto theft suspects, one of those suspects is Nelson A. Lopez who has been connected to 25 auto thefts in the Southside of Milwaukee. Other alleged suspects in the community alert include Victor S. Perez, Dahsanti Giovanni Bennett and Daniel A. Vela. Lt. Henry warned and alerted community members at the meeting about these suspects and want people to call police, if they are spotted in the neighborhood, so police could question them about their activity in the neighborhood.
The TC alleged members in the Southside are being monitored by police. Lt. Henry says, that at least 21 TC members reside in the Southside of Milwaukee and West Allis alone. Today, the membership by the gang has increased to more than 50 members including adults and many reside in Milwaukee. TC recruits teens through Facebook and has attracted membership by promoting a new trend to steal autos. Most of the stolen vehicles are Honda Civics and Accords between model years 2001 to 2008 for its faulty ignition key system. The vehicles are stolen between 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., according to police.

Lt. Henry says, that the Walker's Point neighborhood has had no armed robberies or strong arm robberies, no shootings, had two aggravated assaults, 1 residential and 1 business burglary reported from September 1 thru September 30. The 2nd Milwaukee Police District Station crime stats for the entire area that it patrols during the same month reported 6 shootings, 57 robberies, 50 aggravated assaults, 54 burglaries and 125 vehicles were stolen last month. 

Alderman José G. Pérez announced at the meeting that the Milwaukee Common Council is working to add at least 100 new police officers in the City of Milwaukee. Ald. Pérez says, that on October 22 at 3:00 p.m., Cermak Grocery owners will have a ground breaking event at S. 1st Street and W. Greenfield Ave. A new Cermak Grocery store will be included among two other businesses in the Fresh Water Plaza development.

Recently Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barret who is running for reelection reported that a $1.8M grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's COPS Hiring Program will allow 7 police officer's to be hired by the Milwaukee Police Department.

Paul Grippe, who volunteers for the 2nd Police District Station neighborhood watch program announced during the Crime Analysis meeting that future meetings conducted in Spanish will be held monthly at the St. Adalbert's Church, 1900 W. Becher St. in 2016 and the English version meetings will be held at the new library that will open at the 900 block of W. Historic Mitchell Street located in the Hills Building. Recently, the Crime Analysis meetings for the 2nd Police District Station had been held around the district.

Lt. Henry also welcomed back Police Officer Jesús Gloria, as the Liason Community Officer to the 2nd Police District Station who will be working directly with Henry concerning community and police issues. Officer Gloria used to manage the neighborhood watch program for years and was a popular Liason Community Officer, but was transferred out of the 2nd Police District.
The Spanish version of the same English language Crime Analysis meeting presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 21 at St. Adalbert's Catholic Church basement, 1923 W. Becher St. at 6:00 p.m.

Update:

An unidentified man was found fatally shot at the 900 block of W. Harrison Ave. and S. 9th Place St. around 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Milwaukee police investigating.

92 women were taken into custody for prostitution and 69 men were arrested in 2014 for soliciting sex in the Southside of Milwaukee Police 2 District area, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. (Click on images to enlarge)

Family members and acquaintances on Facebook are disputing the Milwaukee Police Department's community alert of possible auto theft suspects that named a family member or friend. The Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) "Cut Throat Auto Theft Gang" article has gone viral.

Larry Hernández, Narco Ballad Singer Extradited To S. Carolina To Face Kidnapping Charges

Hernández was extradited to South Carolina, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 14, 2015

San Bernardino, CA - On Wednesday, Larry Hernández, of Covina, California was extradited to South Carolina to face kidnapping, assault and battery by mob beating in the 3rd-degree charges. A recent flood in S. Carolina had prevented Hernández to be extradited earlier, according to Newberry County court records.

Hernández was taken to the Newberry County jail in S. Carolina. He will be processed and then will be in court to face felony charges in connection with the August 16 kidnapping and assault of José Andrade over a $30,000 dance performance debt. Apparently, Andrade identified Hernández as the person who had threatened his life twice while he was beaten and held against his will by Hernández, Jesús Ivan Solis and several other people who have not been identified. 

Roberto Gomez was identified as the dance promoter that actually hired Larry Hernández to perform in Newberry. Gomez failed to pay Hernández the full $30K, but only paid Hernández $14K.

Jesús Evan Solis, 25, of Rio Grande, Texas was also charged with three felony counts for kidnapping, assault and battery by mob in the 3rd-degree along with Hernández. Solis was taken into custody on September 25 in Colorado and is being held without bail. Solis is expected to be extradited to S. Carolina to face charges as well. 

Hernández originally from Los Angeles, gained his popularity in 2009 for depicting the Mexican drug cartel culture in his album that included 16 ballad songs of Narco songs. He won an award for the Mexican Regional Artist of the Year for 2012 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards. In 2010, he won the Latin Artist of the Year in the New category for the Latin Billboard Music Awards. In 2011, Hernández won Regional Mexican Airplay Artist of the Year and Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year for the Latin Billboard Music Awards.

Hernández is also the star of a reality show called Larrymania.

Milwaukee County Corrections Officer Sanjay Adell Facing Felony Charges For Assault Of A Juvenile

15-year-old juvenile was beaten by Corrections Officer Adell at the Milwaukee County Children's Center.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 14, 2015

Milwaukee, WI - On Friday, a 15-year-old juvenile was beaten by Milwaukee Corrections Officer Sanjay T. Adell, 38, who has been taken into custody on a felony assault charge of a juvenile. Adell claimed that the juvenile had taken a threatening position and he reacted by striking the juvenile multiple times. The juvenile's lip, right eye, left side of his face were swollen from the beating and suffered cuts inside his mouth as well.

Upon review of surveillance video at the detention center, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) says that the juvenile did not take a threatening position as Adell claimed. Adell was taken into custody on Monday and booked for physical abuse of a child, misconduct in office and a misdemeanor count for weapon possession at a secure facility. Adell has a hold on him and can't be bailed out, according to the MCSO records.

The MCSO reported that a search of Adell's locker inside the secure facility of the children's detention center, a loaded handgun was found in Adell's backpack. 

The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is reviewing Adell's criminal complaint and charges are pending.

Adell was convicted of a misdemeanor charge for operating a vehicle without the owner's consent in 1997.

Jury Decides Badger Guns Was Negligent In Strawbuy Sale And Awarded $5M To Victims

A Milwaukee County jury decided that a former local gun dealer was negligent and sold a weapon to a strawbuyer who then sold the gun to a teen involver in shooting two Milwaukee police officers in 2009.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 13, 2015

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, a Milwaukee County jury decided that Badger Guns Inc. was negligent in selling a handgun to Jacob Collins who then sold the handgun to a teenager, Julius Burton for $60. The jury awarded both Milwaukee Police Officer Bryan Norberg and former Officer Graham Kunisch $5M.

Both Norberg and Kunisch were shot by Burton on June 2009 after the officers attempted to arrest the teen after riding his bicycle on the sidewalk in the Walker's Point neighborhood. Norberg recovered and returned to work. Kunisch lost an eye and was unable to return to duty, he later retired.
Norberg was awarded $1.5M, Kunisch was awarded $3.6M and $370K in punitive damages.

In 2010, Norberg and Kunisch filed a lawsuit against Badger Guns and seven other defendants claiming that an employee was negligent in selling a handgun to an alleged strawbuyer who then sold the weapon to a teenager. Collins only got two years in a federal prison for buying the gun and selling it to Burton. Burton is serving up to 80 years in prison for shooting both Norberg and Kunisch.

Badger Guns, Inc. is expected to appeal the decision.

Julius Burton's criminal complaint at: http://bit.ly/aVVZXr

Kenosha County Murder Suspect Andrew Mario Obregon Arrested In Northern Illinois

Obregon had committed multiple crimes and had eluded police capture for weeks.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 13, 2015

Lake County, Illinois - On Tuesday afternoon, Andrew Mario Obregon, 32, of Bristol, Wisconsin who was wanted in connection with the homicide of Tywon Anderson, 37, from the Town of Paris in Wisconsin and had eluded police capture for weeks has been taken into custody by authorities in northern Illinois after a foot pursuit, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office reported. Obregon apparently carjacked a vehicle from a woman he severely battered at a home. She was transported to a Milwaukee hospital by Flight for Life from Brighton, Wisconsin. Obregon ended up in Illinois where he was spotted by police and after a short foot pursuit he was taken into custody by Illinois Lake County Sheriff deputies and other law enforcement agencies including deputies from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office. Obregon sustained a gunshot wound to the arm, but non-life threatening, according to Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth.

Obregon while on the run committed multiple crimes including, carjacking, armed robbery, substancial battery, auto thefts and involved in several high speed chase pursuits in Wisconsin. He was booked at the Lake County jail while extradition to Wisconsin proceedings are filed.
Obregon is a known crack cocaine addict.

Andrew's mother, Susan Marie Obregon, 60, was arrested and charged for obstructing an officer and aiding a felon in relation to Anderson's murder investigation.

A reward of $5,000 was being offered for information leading to his arrest and conviction.

Update:

Andrew Mario Obregon is facing 9 charges in Lake County, Illinois for possession of a stolen vehicle, fugitive from justice, fleeing police, reckless driving, improper use of a lane/road and disobeying a traffic control device. A $250,000 bail was set for Obregon and has a court appearance scheduled for November 3 in Lake County, according to court records. Obregon is facing additional charges in Kenosha County, Wisconsin for murder and multiple charges for nearly a three week crime spree in the area.

Gérardo Cruz Barquero In Stable Condition After Stabbing, He Exposed Costa Rican Government Accountant For Upskirting Woman

Barquero was stabbed multiple times a week after he caught and video recorded a government accountant for the National Ministry of Finance doing an upskirt with his cellphone on a unsuspecting female while she walked in the downtown area of San José, the capital city of Costa Rica.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 13, 2015

San José, Costa Rica - On Monday, doctors at the Calderón Guardia Hospital in San José, the capital city of Costa Rica confirmed that Gérardo Cruz Barquero, 22, is in stable condition after being stabbed twice by several suspects. Barquero was stabbed on October 7 in the abdomen and the thorax. 

Barquero recently made news after he posted a video where he caught Luis Fernando Umaña Delgado, a government accountant for the National Ministry of Finance following an unidentified woman while he was using his cellphone to upskirt record the unsuspecting woman. Delgado could be seen following the woman and video recording under her dress.

Barquero approached the woman to alert her and he confronted Delgado and continued to record him as he walked away trying to elude Barquero. Barquero uploaded several videos on his Facebook page exposing Delgado's perverted act of video recording an upskirt of the woman. The videos of Delgado's upskirt went viral.

Police are investigating Barquero's stabbing, but indicated that they don't believe it is related to Delgado's upskirt public incident. Barquero is being hailed as a hero for exposing Delgado's perverted act.

Video: Luis Fernándo Umaña Delgado caught upskirting woman https://youtu.be/TDKFxCCF-2g

20th Anniversary Of The Million Man March Focused On Justice, Jesus, Love And Unity

Minister Louis Farrakhan advocated for Afro-Americans to teach love for one another and to take over the education system, to rid the poison of White Supremacy education.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 10, 2015

Washington, D.C. - On Saturday, Minister Louis Farrakhan, 82, advocated for Afro-Americans to stop the killings in the inner cities, to stop the rogue police killings of Black man and called for justice or else. Farrakhan also called for unity among Afro-Americans around the nation and for Black educators to take over the education system in order to get rid of the poison of White Supremacy.

In his final address, Farrakhan told the 100''s of thousands of men, women and children attending the event to teach love for one another and to teach love for neighbors, especially the Mexican descent community.

Lastly, Farrakhan told those attending to stop shopping for Christmas this year, to stop promoting the White Santa Claus and spend their money on themselves and family instead. Farrakhan estimated that Afro-Americans spend half of their earnings per year on the Holiday, especially Christmas.

Farrakhan is looking for 10K fearless men and 10K fearless women to be trained to go into the inner cities to spread love, unity and to help stop Black on Black crime. He even mentioned former Ferguson Police Officer Darryl Wilson's mental state to be assigned to the Black community "to have fun."

Farrakhan wants to raise funds to buy at least 100M arces of government land for his ministry and followers to grow food and feed his nation.

Video: Justice or Else! - Million Man March 20th Anniversary https://youtu.be/MyoFZr_mEq4

Dozens Of Workers From St. Anthony's High School Allegedly Dismissed For Non-legal Work Status

The chartered voucher school administration has apparently experienced an over turn of dozens of workers at St. Anthony's High School in recent weeks.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 10, 2015

Milwaukee, WI - On Saturday, Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) has learned that dozens of workers have allegedly been fired or have quit from St. Anthony's High School, the largest Catholic charter school in the country. The workers, some cooks, custodial workers and among others were let go for non-legal work status, according to sources and former employees affected.

At least 25 to 30 employees who work at the charter school for years might be out of a job, some have quit or have been fired in the last two or three weeks. José Vásquez, the new President of St. Anthony's High School has not released any information about how many employees were dismissed related to unauthorized work status.
Last year, St. Anthony's H.S. administration began an internal work verification of employees at the elementary level and in late May of 2014, at least three employees were dismissed because they couldn't prove their legal work status. The school administrators then expanded their internal work verification to the middle and high school as well, which at least up to 70 percent of employees could be affected and may lose their jobs for lack of legal work status in the country.

HNNUSA is trying to confirm the number of employees affected and if undocumented students at the chartered school will also be targeted for removal from the program.

Last week, St. Anthony's H.S. Athletic Director Brian Geittmann made news after he decided not to renew a contract with the Liga Juvenil García to use the indoor sports center facility located at 4807 S. 2nd St. affecting more than 1,000 teens including both males and females. The teens have no other place to practice or play indoor soccer, since October 2. 

The Liga Juvenil García had been renting the St. Anthony's H.S. sports facility for more than 9 years and recently paid about $56,000 for six months use. Three other soccer leagues have paid about the same totalling about $224,000 in rent fees from the four leagues using the facility.

Pablo García, the owner of the Liga Juvenil García has retained an attorney and on Saturday confirmed that family members, teens and supporters of the soccer league are planning to stage an upcoming protest and march denouncing Geittmann's decision not to renew a contract with the Liga Juvenil García.

25-year-old Former Orange County Beauty Contestant Arrested For Child Porno

Woman had sex in front of her children for cash and used a 4-year-old child in sexually explicit photos for financial gain.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 9, 2015

Santa Ana, California - On Wednesday, Meghan Breanna Alt, 25, of Ervine was taken into custody and charged with producing child pornography and engaging in prostitution, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) reported. Alt is accused of using a 4-year-old family member to produce pornography photos and then distributed the porno electronically. She then sold the porno to a Marine for financial gain or gifts, according to Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) who alerted ICE and OCSO.

According to ICE/HSI, Alt confessed and admitted to producing and distributing sexually explicit images of a 4-year-old family member. Investigators obtained evidence that Alt distributed the images electronically to a Marine stationed in Southern California in exchange for cash and gifts. Investigators also believe Alt advertised services online, which many times resulted in an exchange of sex for money; often with her children present.

Alt was the Mrs. Orange County representative to the Mrs. California Pageant in 2014. She has also been involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in San Clemente and Irvine, where it is believed she assisted with and monitored young children as a church volunteer.
Alt was arrested on state charges for production and distribution of child pornography and lewd and lascivious conduct with a child. She was booked into the Orange County Jail and is being held on $100,000 bail.

Alejandro Rodriguez Arrested For Battery, False Imprisonment And Stalking A 38-year-old Woman

A 58-year-old suspect held victim at knife point in her house for several days.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 9, 2015

Racine, WI - On Wednesday, Alejandro Rodriguez, 58, was taken into custody after a 38-year-old female victim wrote a note and told her son to give it to his teacher. The school principal contacted police about a victim being held at knife point at her home. The note stated, that she was being held by Rodriguez at her home and he had threatened to kill her with a knife.

Police went to the home and arrested Rodriguez and charged him on Thursday with 5 felony counts for false imprisonment (2 counts), burglary to commit battery, intimidating a witness and stalking, and 4 misdemeanor counts for battery (2 counts) and disorderly conduct (2 counts).

Rodriguez was being sought by police after he assaulted the same victim on September 27 and beat her in front of her children while inside a vehicle. He fled the scene, but on October 6, he went to the victim's home and held her and her children for several days, according to police.

Marlon Yasir Pastor Mateo, Charrito de Oro Recovering After Successful Operation To Stretch Tendons In Both Legs

9-year-old Charrito de Oro from Honduras is recovering from a successful two-hour operation to stretch tendons on both his legs.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 8, 2015

Tegucigalpa, Honduras - On Wednesday, Marlon Yasir Pastor Mateo, 9, the Charrito de Oro from Honduras who has gained millions of fans from around the world for singing Mexican norteño songs in a Mariachi suit while in crutches was operated for his early childhood disability. Marlon was admitted to the Hospital Escuela Universitaria (HEU) in Tegucigalpa on Monday. He had a two-hour successful operation by Dr. Guillermo Bermudes on Wednesday and will take at least two weeks to recover.

Paola Acosta, the spokesperson for HEU told HCH TV News, that Marlon was suffering from rigid tendon retraction on both legs, which prevented Marlon from stretching his legs and forced him to use crutches. The operation will allow for the tendons to gradually stretch by adding weights. This is Marlon's 14th operation and he will need several other operations. 

The other operations are expected to be done in the U.S. and a humanitarian visa is in the works to allow Marlon and his mother Mirna León to enter the U.S for the operations, according to Mayra Villarreal, who administrates the Marlon Yasir Honduras Facebook page for Marlon.

Wednesday's operation for Marlon was made possible by Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández and his wife, Ana Rosalinda.

Other expenses for other accommodations for the family while Marlon is hospitalized are paid by donations, according to Villarreal.

For donations, they can be send to the following Honduras bank account.

Marlon's mother bank account: name is Mirna Ermelinda Mateo León,

BANCO ATLANTIDA (Tocoa, Colón, Honduras)

Account number: 170620063595

Phone contact in Honduras at: 011-504-9851-7313 or 011-504-9719-9411

In the U.S.A., contact: Mayra Villarreal at (510) 987-6329

Gofundme donation account for Marlon Yasir Pastor Mateo at https://www.gofundme.com/2z5f73qc 

Song video: The Golden Charrito, a rising star https://youtu.be/O90WmQkkmZw

News video about Marlon Yasir Pastor Mateo's recovery after operation to stretch tendons in both legs https://youtu.be/_uSYcg1H4NI