LULAC Defendants Filed NY TRO Case In Federal Court

Margaret Moran, Luis Vera Jr. and Manuel Escobar

Defendants Margaret Moran, the former National LULAC President, Manuel Escobar and Luis Vera Jr. had their attorneys sent out notices of removal to Plaintiffs and judge in an attempt to move a NY TRO hearing to a federal court.

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 2, 2014

New York, New York - On Friday, attorneys representing Margaret Moran, the former National LULAC President, Luis Vera Jr., and her legal advisor Manuel Escobar, including the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) sent out notices for removal indicating that they have filed a NY TRO case in the United States District Court for the Southern State of New York. They also notified Judge John A. Barone, for the Bronx County State Supreme Court that they will not appear for a scheduled TRO court hearing on August 4. Judge Barone issued a temporary TRO against Moran, Escobar and Vera Jr. preventing them from using rules to influence a LULAC National election. Moran and Vera Jr. decided to postpone the national election after they noticed that their candidate Roger Rocha Jr. from Laredo, Texas who was running for LULAC National President didn't have enough delegate votes to defeat Maggie Rivera, from Crystal Lake, Illinois for the 2014 LULAC presidency. She received 60% of the registered delegate vote. It was the first time in LULAC's 85th year history that the national elections were briefly postpone. 

The delegates at the 85th LULAC National Convention in New York City reconvene the Assembly, despite Vera Jr.'s attempt to postpone the election and elect Rivera as LULAC National President. Rivera became the first Hispanic woman from the Midwest to get elected LULAC National President breaking the traditional control of the organization's presidency by Mexican-Americans from Texas.

Moran and three other LULAC members have continued in control of the LULAC organization, despite that they can no longer hold those positions because they have expired their four one-year terms, according to the LULAC National Constitution and By-laws.

A federal court judge would have to decide, if the court will hear the NY TRO by Judge Barone. The federal judge will probably rule, that the case hasn't been exhausted in the state supreme court and will likely deny a hearing to the defendants.

The attorneys for Moran, Escobar and Vera Jr. notified Judge Barone that they will not be present at the August 4, NY TRO hearing to determine, if the defendants violated the TRO. 

Eduardo LaGuerre, the NY State LULAC Director filed a TRO on July 11 to keep the Defendants from attempting to influence the National LULAC elections. Moran and other National Board members have been accused of fraud, corruption and manipulating to suppress national board elections.
A second TRO was filed by the Defendants Rosa Rosales and Elia Mendoza against the Plaintiff Eduardo LaGuerre in Bexar County Texas. The TRO prevents the newly elected LULAC National President, Maggie Rivera from taking office and disseminating information to LULAC members nationally about her election, including the results from the 85th LULAC National Convention elections in New York City on July 12, 2014. The Texas TRO hearing has been rescheduled for August 15, according to court records. 

Red Charger Hit And Ends Up On Sidewalk Next To Southside Grocery Store

No one was reported injured at accident by a local grocery store.

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 1, 2014

Milwaukee, WI - A red Charger was hit on the front driver's side by another vehicle and lost control. The Charger ended up on the sidewalk next to a grocery store. The driver of the red Charger stated, that he was making a turn when another driver turned into the store's driveway and hit the Charger.

The other driver remained at the scene and no injuries were reported just after 4:00 p.m. when heavy rainfall was reported in the area.

Morgan Geyser Ruled Incompetent To Stand Trial For Now

Morgan E. Geyser, Anissa E. Weier and Payton Isabella Leutner

Geyser was found incompetent to stand trial for first-degree international homicide in the Slenderman stabbing case of a 12-year-old friend.

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 1, 2014

Waukesha, WI - On Friday, Morgan E. Geyser, 12, was found to be incompetent to stand trial for first-degree intentional homicide of Payton Isabella Leutner, 12. A hearing date on the competency report was set for November 12 to continue with the case. The ruling in court also indicated that Geyser could become competent within a year with treatment and might stand trial. Geyser remained in custody in the care of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WDHS) and is housed at the Washington County Juvenile Center in West Bend.

During today's hearing, a doctor who examine Geyser told the court that she can actually read minds. She remained silent during the court hearing.

Also at a probable cause hearing, Anissa E. Weier, 12, who is also charged with first-degree intentional homicide was ordered held at the Washington County Juvenile Center in West Bend. Judge Michael O. Bohren ordered the mental evaluation reports disposed off as time permitted by law for both Geyser and Weier. A probable cause hearing for Weier was scheduled for September 17 and 18. She will remain in the custody of the WDHS.

In July, Waukesha prosecutors hadrequested a mental disease and defect evaluation after a state doctor found Geyser incompetent to stand trial. 

Geyser was charged with one felony count for first-degree attempted intentional homicide, party to a crime and use of a dangerous weapon for the May 31, stabbing of Leutner from Waukesha. Leutner was stabbed at least 19 times by Geyser and Weier, who planned her murder for months. Leutner was invited to a birthday slumber party by Geyser. They lured Leutner to Davids Park and committed the horrific act and then left their best friend to die as a sacrificed murder to Slenderman. Leutner crawled out of the wooded area and was found by a bicyclist who called 911. Geyser and Weier later confessed to police that they wanted Leutner dead because they were influence by Slenderman, a fictional character. Both Geyser and Weier are being tried as adults.

Both Geyser and Weier were charged with one felony count for first-degree attempted intentional homicide, party to a crime and use of a dangerous weapon.

If convicted, both Geyser and Weier are facing up to 65-years in prison each and are being held each on a $500,000 cash bond at a Washington County Juvenile Detention Center.

Leutner's identity was made available after her name was posted on numerous Facebook discussions about the Waukesha attempted murder case. 

Ramírez Could Face Charges In Deadly Southside Collision

Rafael Ramírez III, Jennifer Camacho-Torres and Ramon Rodríguez

Ramírez's blood-alcohol test results and outcome of the investigation could determine, if he will face charges for the early Wednesday's deadly collision on W. Historic Mitchell Street.

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 1, 2014

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, police were still waiting for the blood-alcohol test results for Rafael Ramírez III, 30, who is accused of running a stop light at the 1100 block of W. Historic Mitchell Street on early Wednesday. Ramírez was heading northbound on S. 11th Street when he allegedly failed to stop at a red light and crashed into Ramon Rodríguez,  28, and Jennifer Camacho-Torres, 27, who were heading eastbound on W. Historic Mitchell Street. Rodríguez was driving and Camacho-Torres was his passenger. They were heading to work around 3:15 a.m. when Ramírez who was driving a silver Pontiac Grand Am struck the black Honda Accord going east. 

Camacho-Torres suffered blunt force trauma and died at the scene. She is survived by a 9-year-old son and a 2-year-old daughter. Rodríguez, who is Camacho-Torres's live in boyfriend suffered a fractured skull and remained hospitalized. 

Ramírez also suffered a critical head injury and remains hospitalized as well.

A donation fund for funeral and medical expenses has been opened at the Tri-City National Bank under Rodríguez and Camacho-Torres Donation fund, according to family members. 

Fitch Sr. Arrested After Shootout With Saint Paul Police

Brian George Fitch Sr. and Scott Patrick

Fitch Sr. taken into custody after a shootout in North Saint Paul.

By H. Nelson Goodson

July 30, 2014

Saint Paul, Minnesota - On Wednesday, Brian George Fitch Sr., 39, was taken into custody around 8:30 p.m. in North Saint Paul after a shootout with police. Fitch Sr. was wounded along with a female suspect. Both were taken to the Regions Hospital for treatment and are expected to survive, according to police.

Just after noon on Wednesday, Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick, 47, was reported killed around 12:20 p.m. while making a traffic stop near Dodd Road and Smith Avenue in West Saint Paul. Officer Patrick suffered a head wound and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Officer Patrick was standing by his police SUV when Fitch Sr., a wanted fugitive fired multiple shots at Patrick and fatally struck him in the head. Fitch Sr. had missed a court date for a burglary charge and was facing three years in prison. A warrant for his arrest was issued.

Patrick is survived by his wife and two teenage children. He is a 19-year veteran of the Mendota Heights Police Department. 

The West Saint Paul Police Department, the Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension and the Saint Paul Police Department are investigating the homicide of Officer Patrick.

Mendota Heights Police Officer In Minnesota Fatally Shot While Making Traffic Stop

Scott Patrick and Brian George Fitch Sr.

Officer shot by wanted suspect.

By H. Nelson Goodson

July 30, 2014

West Saint Paul, Minnesota - On Wednesday,  Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick, 47, was reported killed around 12:20 p.m. while making a traffic stop near Dodd Road and Smith Avenue in West Saint Paul, according to police investigators. Officer Patrick suffered a head wound and later died at a local hospital.

Officer Patrick was standing by his police SUV when Brian George Fitch Sr., 39, a wanted fugitive fired multiple shots at Patrick and fatally striking him in the head.

Police are also looking for Brian George Fitch Jr., 20, in connection with Patrick's murder. Fitch Sr. remains at large and a reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest. Police believe that Fitch Sr. who has a long criminal record killed Patrick.
Fitch Sr. missed a court date for burglary and was facing three years in prison. A warrant for his arrest was issued.

Patrick is survived by his wife and two teenage children. He is a 19-year veteran of the Mendota Heights Police Department. 

The West Saint Paul Police Department, the Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension and the Saint Paul Police Department are investigating the homicide of Officer Patrick.

A candle light vigil for Officer Patrick will be held at 8:30 p.m. at Jim's Market parking lot in Mendota Heights and lights on for the Mendota Heights Police Department will be at 9:00 p.m. around the area on Wednesday night.

Man Shot In Drive-by On W. Lincoln Ave.

One man was hospitalized after getting shot and police search for evidence.

By H. Nelson Goodson

July 30, 2014

Milwaukee, WI - On Wednesday,  Damian Carmona Jr., 29, was shot around 12:20 p.m. in the 1500 block of W. Lincoln Ave. in a drive-by. Multiple shots were fired by an unidentified suspect. Carmona Jr. was taken to a local hospital by a relative and is expected to survive, according to police.

Police blocked off the 1500 block of W. Lincoln Ave. to look for evidence. City sanitation workers had to be called to search a sewer for evidence. Apparently, the victim discarded some type of small item in the sewer after getting shot. Police were trying to recover the unidentified item.
Several suspects are being sought in connection with Carmona Jr.'s shooting and a third person related to the victim is being also sought. Police are investigating the drive-by shooting.