Tag: 1986

Jack E. White, Environmental Crime, AR 1987
Little Rock, Arkansas – A complex case of environmental and food safety violations culminated in convictions and sentencing for several individuals connected to J.E.W., Inc., White Flame Fuels, Inc., and Valley Feeds, Inc. in 1987. The case, originating from the discovery of carcinogenic pesticide heptachlor in dairy products, exposed a scheme to cut corners in…

Akande Sentenced for Violent Crime, Illinois, 1986
Akande, a defendant accused of committing a Violent Crime, has been brought to justice in a federal court case. The case, ILND | Filed: 1986-11-12, has been a subject of interest for many due to its serious nature. Akande, whose full name is not publicly available, was charged with Violent Crime in the United States…

Irwin Pearlman, Asbestos Violations, PA 1987
PITTSBURGH, PA – A Pittsburgh contractor, Irwin Pearlman, was slapped with a $1,000 fine in December 1986 after pleading guilty to federal charges stemming from negligent asbestos removal at a former school building. The case, prosecuted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), highlights a disturbing pattern of disregard for public health and safety during demolition…

Ralph Burgholzer, Pollution, AZ 1987
Bullhead City, AZ – Ralph Burgholzer, the plant operator for the Colorado River Sewage System Joint Venture (JV), pleaded guilty in July 1987 to federal charges stemming from the illegal discharge of raw sewage into the Colorado River. The case, investigated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealed a pattern of unpermitted pollution impacting a…

Cambridge Mill Products, Illegal Dumping, NY 1987
A clandestine dumping operation dating back to 1986 has come to light, revealing that Cambridge Mill Products, Inc. illegally disposed of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Keffler and Rose mine site in New York. The discovery stemmed from inadvertent excavation at the mine, uncovering numerous drums filled with hazardous waste. Cambridge Mill Products, a manufacturer…

Kansas Crime Wave of 1986: FBI UCR Data Exposed
In 1986, the state of Kansas was grappling with a significant rise in violent crime rates, a trend that mirrored the national picture. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, Kansas saw a notable spike in violent crime, reflecting the growing concerns of law enforcement and the public nationwide. The UCR Program, established…

North Carolina in the Grip of Crime, 1986
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Shittu’s Web of Deceit Unravels in Federal Court
In a shocking turn of events, federal authorities have charged Shittu with orchestrating a brazen scheme to defraud unsuspecting victims out of millions. The case, United States v. Shittu, has been making headlines in the ILND court, with prosecutors building a damning case against the defendant. At the heart of the allegations is a complex…

Alabama’s Rising Violence: 1986 Crime Statistics
In 1986, Alabama saw a notable increase in violent crime, with the state’s overall crime rate rising to alarming levels. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the country, Alabama’s violent crime rate was among the highest in the nation that year.…

Kentucky in 1986: Crime on the Rise
In 1986, Kentucky saw a notable increase in violent crime, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This trend was part of a larger national pattern, as the United States experienced a surge in violent crime during the 1980s. The 1980s were marked by high rates of homicide, aggravated assault, and robbery. This…
