Tag: 1985
Rocky Mountain Materials and Excavating, Pollution, CO 1986
Colorado construction firm Rocky Mountain Materials and Excavating, Inc. faced federal charges in 1986 for illegally discharging pollutants into Fountain Creek, a violation of the Clean Water Act. The case, investigated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealed a pattern of negligent waste disposal that contaminated both the creek’s banks and its adjacent floodplain. According…
Arthur J. Greer, Hazardous Waste Crimes, FL 1989
Orlando, FL – Arthur J. Greer, the proprietor of four now-defunct hazardous waste handling companies, received a combined sentence of over 19 months incarceration following a protracted legal battle stemming from reckless endangerment and illegal dumping practices in the mid-1980s. The case, brought by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealed a pattern of blatant disregard…
Proctor Convicted of Violent Crime, Maryland 1985
Proctor Convicted of Violent Crime, Maryland 1985 A federal court in Maryland has handed down a conviction in the case of Proctor, accused of carrying out a violent crime. The ruling comes after a lengthy investigation and trial, which has left many in the community reeling. According to court documents, Proctor was charged with Violent…
Dennis Ray Alston, Fraud, TX 1987
HOUSTON, TX – A complex scheme to defraud the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and illegally import vehicles into the United States culminated in multiple guilty pleas and financial penalties in 1986 and 1987. At the center of the case was Dennis Ray Alston, owner of D.R.A. Construction Company, who, along with a network of associates,…
Peter J. Vileisis, Jr., Asbestos Violation, CT 1986
Oakville, CT – A 1986 case involving the illegal demolition of the Old Pin Shop has brought to light lax safety standards and a disregard for federal environmental regulations. Peter J. Vileisis, Jr., president of the demolition company, and Anthony Fabiani, owner of the Old Pin Shop property, both faced federal charges after a hasty…
Fried Industries, Haz Waste Violations, NJ 1985
Trenton, NJ – Fried Industries, Inc., a New Jersey manufacturer of cleaning agents and detergents, has been slapped with a $40,000 fine for illegally storing and disposing of hazardous waste, according to court documents unsealed this week. The case, originating in 1985, highlights a pattern of disregard for environmental regulations and potential public health risks.…
Herrera-Diaz Convicted for Violent Crime, Illinois 1985
Herrera-Diaz, a defendant in a high-profile federal case, has been convicted of a Violent Crime, leaving many to wonder what led to this point. In a shocking turn of events, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (ILND) handed down a guilty verdict against Herrera-Diaz on July 23, 1985. The case,…
South CarolinaCrime Trends 1985
In 1985, South Carolina ranked 17th among the 50 states in the nation for the highest crime rates, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The Palmetto State reported a staggering 5,400 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, a rate that was 43% higher than the national average of 3,792 per 100,000. The state’s…
Danovaro, Money Laundering, Illinois 2024
The federal case against Danovaro has been making headlines for months, with allegations of a major money laundering scheme that shook the financial district. At the center of the controversy is Danovaro, who has been accused of using his business empire to funnel millions of dollars into offshore accounts. The charges are serious, and if…
Segura’s Sordid Scheme Unfolds in ILND Court
Segura, the mastermind behind a far-reaching racketeering operation, now faces the music in the Illinois Northern District Court. The case, United States v. Segura, docketed as 85-cr-00777, has been making headlines for its brazen and intricate design. At its core, the operation involves extortion, bribery, and money laundering, with a trail of deceit and corruption…
