Sudan makes case abroad while still bombing Darfur Oct 8, 2008
To the outside world, Sudan's government sings a different tune, claiming since July when the International Criminal Court (ICC) sought an arrest warrant for President Omar al-Bashir on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide for his role in the Darfur conflict that the prosecution of its leader would jeopardize the peace process. But as the situation on the ground here grows worse, Darfuris are asking: "What peace process are you talking about?". (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Bothun pleads not guilty on child porn charge Oct 7, 2008
He is free on $100,000 bail after surrendering himself at the Santa Clara County Jail on an Atherton arrest warrant on Aug. 17. Comments. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Prosecutors Seek to Delay Rezko Sentencing Oct 7, 2008
And beyond that, by his own account his is running out of money and an arrest warrant has been issued in Las Vegas accusing him of failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in casino bills. Share. (Fox News)
Kailua man to be tried for pedestrian's death Oct 7, 2008
Thomas Terry Copeland II, 38, of a Maluniu Avenue address, surrendered to police yesterday in Kane'ohe at 6:30 p.m. in response to a $50,000 arrest warrant issued Sept. 23 after his indictment by a grand jury. Trial is scheduled to start the week of Dec. 8. (Honolulu Advertiser)
French open trial in arms sale to Angola Oct 7, 2008
All the main defendants were on hand except Gaydamak, who is the subject of an international arrest warrant. His lawyer, William Goldnagel, said his client, a candidate for mayor of Jerusalem, was planning to travel to Paris for the proceedings next month. (International Herald Tribune)
Ex-Bronco Henry's drug trial moved to Montana Oct 7, 2008
Henry and Mack were arrested after the two met to buy cocaine from a person cooperating with authorities, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. The drug buy was arranged after a Montana state trooper and a DEA agent discovered the drugs in a car on Sept. 16, the affidavit said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Central Texas Man Charged with Seven Counts of Sexual Assault of a Child Oct 7, 2008
Blakley said the assaults began in 2006 and an investigation was initiated then, but police were unable to gather enough evidence for an arrest warrant. Jasper then disappeared, Blakely said, but last month he turned up in Gatesville again. (KWTX.com, TX)
2 face charges in UWM man's death Oct 7, 2008
An arrest warrant for Zoellick had been issued through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Upon observing the police officers, Zoellick fled back into the residence and into an upstairs bedroom where he shot himself in the head with a handgun. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Suspect eludes police after burglaries Oct 7, 2008
HILLSBORO Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a Beloit, Wis. man suspected in several home burglaries reported Thursday in Hillsboro. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Marshals: Alamo en route from Ariz. to Arkansas Oct 7, 2008
Officials have declined to say what the girls told them, and an arrest warrant for Alamo remains sealed in federal court. Alamo has not been indicted by a federal grand jury. (AZCentral -- News)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Oct 6, 2008
1989: Launches rebellion 1991: RUF rebellion starts in Sierra Leone 1995: Peace deal signed 1997: Elected president 1999: Liberia's Lurd rebels start insurrection to oust Taylor June 2003: Arrest warrant issued August 2003: Steps down, goes into exile in Nigeria. The charges include terrorising the civilian population, murder, sexual violence, physical violence, using child soldiers, enslavement and looting. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Ex-Thai PM Thaksin files for UK asylum Oct 6, 2008
Thailand's Supreme Court issued a fourth arrest warrant for Thaksin on September 26 when he failed to appear in court in Thailand. His wife, Pojaman, has been convicted on tax evasion charges, adding to the legal cases piling up against the couple since Thaksin was ousted in a September 2006 coup. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Man sought for probation revocation Oct 6, 2008
A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Andrew Charles Chambers charging him with probation revocation for non-sufficient funds checks, first-degree. (203). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
NH police look for girls, warrants issued for dad Oct 5, 2008
DOVER, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire authorities have issued arrest warrants for a man who allegedly abducted his two daughters in August and fled with them to Brazil ... Terlemezian said enough time had passed since the children went missing to make it appropriate for local police to contact the County Attorney's Office in order to secure the arrest warrant. (Concord Monitor)
MP backing for 'Holocaust denier' Oct 5, 2008
British courts should refuse to act on an EU arrest warrant requesting the extradition of an alleged Holocaust denier, a senior Lib Dem has said. Australian citizen Dr Gerald Toben was remanded in custody after his arrest by British police at Heathrow Airport. (BBC News -- Europe)
Dr Fredrick Toben's arrest should alarm us all Oct 5, 2008
The Government wrongly signed up to the European Arrest Warrant, and to the accelerated procedures for extraditing people arrested in Britain to other EU countries ... The reason Chris Huhne of the LibDems is right has to do with the text of the European Arrest Warrant Directive, which protects national sovereignty in precisely the way the eurosceptics would wish Specifically Article 2 clause 2 and Article 4 clause 1. (Telegraph.co.uk)
ANALYSIS-Russia finds unlikely ally in Ukraine's Tymoshenko Oct 5, 2008
Charges of forgery and smuggling gas were brought against her in connection with her activities at the head of a private gas trading firm in the mid-1990s and an arrest warrant was issued for her in Russia. But Russian prosecutors dropped charges against her in December 2005. (AlertNet)
Thai Police Arrest Top Anti-govt Protest Leader Oct 5, 2008
Key Anti-govt Protest Leader In Thailand Taken Away By Police After Arrest Warrant Issued ... Police on Aug. 27 issued arrest warrants for nine protest leaders on a variety of charges including insurrection, which carries a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment ... The arrest warrants against the nine include charges of insurrection, conspiracy, illegal assembly and refusing orders to disperse. (CBS News -- World)
Son Sought In Woman's Stabbing Death Oct 4, 2008
LaSalle's son, Christopher Anthony Lavis, 41, is being sought on an arrest warrant in connection with her killing, police said. Neighbors told police that LaSalle lived alone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Neb. deputy shoots, kills pit bull Oct 4, 2008
Authorities are looking for 31-year-old Mandy Struebing, who owns the dog and is charged in an arrest warrant with having a dog at large. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Election shenanigans, gas debacle Oct 4, 2008
I have read the incident report involving the 68 year old man, and also the arrest warrant procured by Sergeant Morrison. Not one word of either document is true. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Man accused of denying the Holocaust may escape extradition from ... Oct 4, 2008
He was detained under a European arrest warrant issued in 2004 by a court in Mannheim, Germany, where he is accused of denying the mass murder of Jews by the Nazis during the Second World War ... The first question for the Westminster district judge to decide on October 17 is whether the offence specified in the arrest warrant amounts to an extradition offence, as defined by the 2003 Act ... This list is taken from the EU Council Framework Decision of 2002 that sets out the scope of the European... (Telegraph.co.uk)
More of this story Oct 4, 2008
Henry, who played his little league football in Lake Wales, and James Mack were arrested a day earlier after the two met to buy cocaine from a person who was cooperating with authorities, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. The Bible said its easier for a camel to cross through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to get into heaven, said Marsh, who is now the head coach at Thomasville High School in Georgia. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Arrest warrant issued for Mets reliever Burgos Oct 4, 2008
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- An arrest warrant was issued Friday for pitcher on charges stemming from a hit-and-run accident that killed two women. Burgos is accused of abandoning the victims and fleeing, charges that can carry six months to two years in prison, Prosecutor Raul Quiroz told The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Raj Faces Double Blow Oct 4, 2008
A non- bailable arrest warrant has been issued against Raj Thackeray by the judicial. magistrate AK Tiwary. (TopNews)
Bashir warning on Darfur charges Oct 4, 2008
But ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo, who asked judges to issue an arrest warrant against Mr Bashir in July, said last week that he will continue to push for charges. He said he had evidence that Mr Bashir was controlling attacks against civilians in Darfur. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ex-Bronco Henry busted for alleged cocaine deal Oct 3, 2008
Henry and James Mack were arrested Tuesday after they met to buy cocaine from a person who was cooperating with authorities, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Mack and Henry were in federal custody on suspicion of knowingly and intentionally conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine. (Boston Globe)
Police seek two men in Friday murder Oct 3, 2008
However, the officers were able to get information that enabled them to obtain an arrest warrant for Leandes L. Lester, 22, whose last known address is Number 29 River Terrace. But when they went to pick him up, they found the suspect was not at that address. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Felony charges filed in 5-day SoCal crime spree Oct 3, 2008
He's also listed in a Ventura County arrest warrant. Hisler's bail is set at $3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Serena upset, will lose No. 1 ranking Oct 3, 2008
Henry and James Mack were arrested a day earlier after the two met to buy cocaine from a person who was cooperating with authorities, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. A prosecutor has dropped a marijuana possession charge against ex-Houston Texans fullback Jameel Cook. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Man accused of Holocaust denial Oct 3, 2008
The arrest warrant alleges that Mr Toben committed the offence in Australia, Germany and other countries, and that the material is also "of an anti-Semitic and/or revisionist nature". It was issued by a court in Mannheim, Germany, where Mr Toben was given a 10-month jail sentence in 1999 after publishing a newsletter which denied the mass extermination of Jews in gas chambers at Auschwitz. (BBC News -- Europe)
Third AC employee arrested in fraud case Oct 3, 2008
Palm Bay Police have issued an arrest warrant for Dennison after he hung up the phone on a detective who asked him to surrender to face 38 additional counts of forgery. One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating corporate officials have said they were unaware of the allegations, and have since suspended the arrested employees and launched its own investigation into the matter. (Florida Today)
* World News Quick Take Oct 3, 2008
Toben was arrested under a EU arrest warrant because he is wanted by the District Court in Mannheim, Germany, on charges of publishing material on the Internet of an anti-Semitic and/or revisionist nature. GERMANY Jobless man hands in cash. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
10-hour standoff ends peacefully last night Oct 3, 2008
About 10:30 p.m., an arrest warrant and a search warrant were secured. Then, after numerous efforts by police, Holt exited the home and was arrested without incident. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Sudan's Bashir in Ghana for ACP summitEgypt makes contact with kidnappersSudan to cease attacks against ex-rebel factionSouth Africa, Sudan sign cooperation agreement Somali pirates seize Greek shipSomali pirates seize Greek shipKibaki wants global intervention in Somali crisisSomali pirates defy Security Council, threaten port security New SA president sends message to KabilaDR Congo army claims control of Kivu provinceDR Congo's Prime Minister resignsCongo-Brazzaville, DR Congo sign air services agreement Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Bashir lashes at ICC, leaves Ghana for homeAccra, Ghana (PANA) - Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir leftfor home unceremoniously on Thursday evening after his statement atthe opening of the summit of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP)Group in Accra, in which he lashed out at the International CriminalCourt for filing war crime charges against him. 03/10/2008 Full Text... Oct 3, 2008
In mid-July the ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo announced that he is seeking an arrest warrant for Al-Bashir. Moreno-Ocampo filed 10 charges - three counts of genocide, five of crimes against humanity and two of murder. (Panapress.com)
Teacher jailed on criminal complaint Oct 3, 2008
An investigation was conducted and the findings were presented to the Yuma County Attorney's Office, resulting in an arrest warrant being issued for Parrett, 33. Yuma police located Parrett in Helena, Mont. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Two men arrested in case of vandalism Oct 3, 2008
Marc Glines, head of security for Moonlight Basin, said a third arrest warrant has been issued for another person allegedly involved with the crime, but that person is believed to have fled the state. Glines said an employee discovered the incident around 7:30 the following morning and that some of the carts had been put back in the original place from which they were taken. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Al-Bashir Skips Town Oct 3, 2008
Al-Bashirs visit to Accra came amidst a pending arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC). In mid-July the ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo announced that he is seeking an arrest warrant for Al-Bashir ... Ghana as a member of the ICC has an obligation to apprehend Al-Bashir if an arrest warrant is issued while on its territories. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Alligators, Stolen Crocodile Found In Backyard Oct 3, 2008
An arrest warrant was issued for Robert Hayes, who is facing the same five charges. Anyone with information about this case or other wildlife law violations is encouraged to call 888-404-FWCC. Wildlife law violations also can be reported online at. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Attempted Armed Robbery Foiled Sep 25, 2008
The victim and manager identified Nicks from photos and an arrest warrant was issued for Nicks. Roncali said Nicks admitted to the attempted armed robbery during an interview, but did not give a reason. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Irish pledge support in Eta hunt Sep 25, 2008
The trio remain the subject of an Interpol arrest warrant. There have been reports in the Spanish media that Mr Chaos has fled the Republic and may be hiding in Northern Ireland, with sympathisers in the republican movement. (BBC News)
* Sport Briefs Sep 25, 2008
Arkadi Gaydamak, the owner of Israeli champions Beitar Jerusalem, has been the subject of an arrest warrant by French authorities keen to question him in connection with allegedly illicit arms trading to Angola in the 1990s. TENNIS. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
EPL dismiss Portsmouth ownership speculation Sep 25, 2008
Newspaper reports in Israel had claimed that Israel-based Arkadi Gaydamak, the subject of an arrest warrant by French authorities, was effectively in charge at Fratton Park ... Arkadi Gaydamak, the owner of Israeli champions Beitar Jerusalem, has been the subject of an arrest warrant by French authorities keen to question him in connection with allegedly illicit arms trading to Angola during the 1990s. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Child critical, parents arrested Sep 25, 2008
The toddler is at Scottish Rite Hospital where she underwent surgery for a lacerated liver, pancreas and brain trauma, according to the arrest warrant. She is in critical condition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ex-Nebraska RB arrested for murder Sep 25, 2008
An arrest warrant issued Wednesday accused Collins of first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and two felony weapons charges. Omaha television station KETV reported that Timothy Thomas was killed in the shooting, and Marshall Turner was critically injured. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Former Husker Thunder Collins Arrested On Murder Charges Sep 25, 2008
An arrest warrant issued Wednesday morning for Collins accused him of first-degree murder, and attempted second-degree murder ... A third man, Ahmad W. Johnson, 21, was also named in the same arrest warrant. (7 KETV Omaha)
Sentencing Hearing Continues Thursday For Convicted Teen Killer Sep 25, 2008
The initial arrest warrant stated investigators believe Grant jumped on his dead father's chest after the man was stabbed. Investigators allege Hopkins acted at the insistence of the teenagers mother, Megan Lewis Grant. (KWTX.com, TX)
Police looking for 5-year-old Sep 25, 2008
Stockton police have since secured a 50,000 arrest warrant for domestic violence and kidnapping. Then on Sunday evening the girl's mother, Silvia Nino, 30, picked up her daughter from Laddie Hightower's mother's house, where he was also living, Erickson said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
In the New Term, High Stakes for the High Court Sep 24, 2008
Whether evidence must be suppressed when police make an arrest based on a good-faith reliance on faulty information, such as an erroneous outstanding arrest warrant. Herring v. U.S., No. 07-513. (Law.com)
Grave Dispute Opens Wounds From Spanish Civil War Sep 24, 2008
" His work draws on universal themes such as love, death, passion, cruelty and injustice. For years, the poet's descendants blocked requests by the Galindo and Galadi families to open up the grave. Tired of waiting, Galindo and Galadi relatives took their case to crusading investigative magistrate Baltasar Garzon, who had recently begun a probe into Spain's Civil War missing. Garzon has spent years going after former military rulers accused of human rights abuses in far-flung nations like... (Fox News)
Troopers seek man in beating death of Whittier toddler Sep 24, 2008
Levshakoff's arrest warrant, signed Thursday, describes him as black, 5 feet, 9 inches and 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and his last known residence was in Kenai, the warrant says. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tuesday's Sentinel police reports (43) Sep 24, 2008
East Pennsboro police have an arrest warrant for the man they say burglarized the Puff N Snuff and the Beer stores in Enola Friday and carried out other burglaries over the weekend. Chris Ballek of West Fairview is being charged with two counts each of burglary and theft by unlawful taking. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Man Charged In Fatal Street Race Sep 24, 2008
An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Frazer when he didnt show up for his arraignment in Pierce County Superior Court. Frazers attorney said he missing his court appearance because he was with his girlfriend. (KIRO TV, WA)
Sudan's President to visit Ghana Sep 24, 2008
Sudan's president will travel to Ghana in October, officials said on Tuesday, even though a ruling on an international arrest warrant for Darfur war crimes is pending ... The ICC's chief prosecutor asked judges to issue an arrest warrant for Bashir in July, accusing him of genocide and other crimes in the remote western region. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Youths Sentencing Hearing To Begin Wednesday Sep 24, 2008
The initial arrest warrant stated investigators believe Grant II jumped on his dead fathers chest after Grant, Sr. was stabbed. Investigators believe Hopkins stabbed 44-year-old James Michael Grant, Sr., to death while he slept. (KWTX.com, TX)
No arrest made Sep 24, 2008
The Ector County Sheriff's Office is calling out to the public for help finding a man named in an arrest warrant in connection with the Sept. 15 shooting at the Jaguars Gold Club, 6824 Cargo Road ... An arrest warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Tavaron Oleshon Miller in connection with the case. (Odessa American, TX)
Victim takes the stand as rape trial begins Sep 24, 2008
An arrest warrant from Hendersonville County, N.C., from Aug. 31, 2007 indicates Both was charged with one count of indecent liberties with a child for attempted immoral, improper, or indecent liberties with a child under the age of 16. The case in North Carolina is scheduled for trial after this trial ends. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Contractor who allegedly fleeced a woman remains at-large Sep 24, 2008
Autos HomeCenter Zero In On Your Next Home Free Classifieds. 09:30 PM CDT on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Little Elm teen arrested for sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl Sep 24, 2008
Brandon Terrell Funches, also known as Bubba, faces a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child based on investigators interviews with a Little Elm mother and her daughter who said that Funches reportedly put his private part in her tee tee, a term the girl used for her vagina, and would try to sodomize her as well, according to the arrest warrant. Family names are not used in order to protect the identity of the victim. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Sudan lobbies to avoid Darfur genocide arrest Sep 24, 2008
Prosecutor has asked court to issue arrest warrant for Sudan's president ... The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has asked judges to issue an arrest warrant for President Omar al-Bashir on charges he carried out genocide in Darfur. (CNN -- World)
Packed agenda Sep 23, 2008
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno Ocampo, asked the judges for an arrest warrant for Sudan's president in July and the judges have not yet come back with a response. The African Union wants the UN Security Council to use its power under article 16 of the Rome Treaty to suspend the investigation of President Bashir for a year, arguing that it is undermining the search for peace in Darfur. (BBC News)
Evangelist Compound Raided in Fouke, AR. Sep 23, 2008
U.S. Attorney Bob Balfe said before the raid that agents had a search warrant and that he expected an arrest warrant would be issued later for Alamo. An FBI evidence response team arrived at the scene shortly after the raid began. (KSLA.com, LA)
* Sudan to lobby UN to prevent trial of president Sep 23, 2008
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked judges to issue an arrest warrant against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on charges he carried out genocide in Darfur. Up to 300,000 people have been killed and more than 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Six children placed in custody after church raid Sep 23, 2008
US Attorney Bob Balfe declined to comment when asked whether an arrest warrant had been issued for Alamo. The Southern Poverty Law Center, which monitors the activities of extremist groups in the US, describes Alamos ministry as a cult that opposes homosexuality, Catholicism and the government. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Family of slain inmate to sue Sep 23, 2008
Cales was having lunch in a day area at the prison May 13 when Rivera punched him in the head knocking him to the floor, Rivera's arrest warrant said. Rivera then punched Cales two more times in the head as he went down and began kicking or stomping him in the head before he was stopped by prison guards. (New Britain Herald, CT)