Tag: 1992
Kenneth Fontenot, Illegal Dumping, Louisiana 1992
Lafayette, Louisiana – Former chromeplating shop owner Kenneth Fontenot was sentenced to five years of supervised probation and a substantial fine for illegally dumping hazardous waste into the city’s sewer system. The case, originating from actions following the closure of his business in 1991, highlights the ongoing struggle to protect waterways from industrial pollution and…
Kenneth Fontenot, Illegal Dumping, LA 1992
Lafayette, Louisiana – Former chromeplating shop owner Kenneth Fontenot was sentenced to five years of supervised probation and a substantial fine for illegally dumping hazardous waste into the city’s sewer system. The case, originating from actions following the closure of his business in 1991, highlights the ongoing struggle to protect waterways from industrial pollution and…
Northwest Etch Technology, Pollution, Washington 1993
Seattle, WA – Northwest Etch Technology, Incorporated, its president Carl Whinery, and chemist Samuel Emery were convicted in 1993 of violating federal environmental regulations, stemming from the illegal discharge of hazardous wastewater. The case, investigated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and prosecuted by the Department of Justice, revealed a pattern of negligent pollution impacting…
Metro Technology, Pollution, Texas 1993
Irving, Texas – In 1993, Metro Technology, Incorporated, a printed circuit board manufacturer, and its owner, Terry W. Jones, were at the center of a criminal investigation that exposed a deliberate scheme to bypass environmental regulations and illegally discharge pollutants into the city’s sewer system. The case, prosecuted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealed…
Craven Laboratories, Pesticide Fraud, Texas 1994
AUSTIN, TX – Craven Laboratories, Incorporated, a Texas-based pesticide testing facility, and its president, Don Craven, were at the center of a major federal criminal case in 1994, revealing a widespread scheme to falsify residue testing data for pesticide manufacturers. The investigation, conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice, ultimately…
Hi-Tek Polymers, Pollution, Kentucky 1993
Louisville, KY – Hi-Tek Polymers, Incorporated, a Kentucky-based manufacturer of industrial coatings and polymers, was slapped with a hefty fine and mandated public service after admitting to illegally discharging hazardous materials into the Ohio River in 1992. The case, prosecuted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), highlights ongoing concerns regarding industrial pollution of the nation’s…
Negrete Charged with Violent Crime, Illinois, 1992
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Robert Tuckey, Violent Crime, Pennsylvania 1992
In a shocking turn of events, Robert Tuckey was brought to justice in a high-profile federal case in the early 1990s. The defendant, Tuckey, was charged with various violent crimes, including assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit murder. The case, which was filed on September 4, 1992, in the PAED Federal District…
Dexter Corporations, Environmental Crime, CT 1992
Windsor Locks, CT – Dexter Corporation, a nationwide manufacturer of specialty paper products, was slapped with a hefty $4 million fine in September 1992 after pleading guilty to eight felony counts of violating federal environmental laws. The case, prosecuted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), centered around illegal practices at the company’s Windsor Locks facility,…
Donco Industries, Pollution, California 1993
San Francisco, CA – Donco Industries, Incorporated, a marine repair company, its president Donald Manning, and Chief Financial Officer Charles James, were brought to justice in 1993 for a deliberate scheme to illegally dredge and pollute San Francisco Bay. The case, investigated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealed a calculated effort to circumvent environmental…
