Tag: 2007
Thomas Lew Eddy, Hazardous Waste Violation, ID 2008
Idaho Falls, ID – Thomas Lew Eddy, former President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Mel Tran, Inc., faced legal repercussions in 2008 for illegally storing and abandoning hazardous waste at a research facility dedicated to plasma arc incineration technology. Mel Tran, Inc. aimed to develop a novel method for disposing of batteries and…
Lowe, Violent Crime, Maryland 2007
Lowe, Violent Crime, Maryland 2007 In a shocking turn of events, Lowe found himself at the center of a federal case that has left the community reeling. The Lowe case, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland on December 3, 2007, has been a long and tumultuous journey for all…
Alabi Indicted for Violent Crime, Maryland, 2007
A shocking turn of events has unfolded in the federal court system with the indictment of Alabi on charges of Violent Crime. The case, which began with a filing date of November 29, 2007, has sent shockwaves through the community. Alabi, whose full name was not available at press time, stands accused of committing a…
Wagner Construction, Environmental Crime, CA 2009
Lakeside, CA – Wagner Construction, JV, a now-defunct construction firm, faced federal charges and penalties following a significant chemical spill at its Lakeside, California facility in 2005. The incident, involving the release of approximately 20% Acrylic Polymer and 80% Xylene – commonly known as Plasti-Kote – into the surrounding environment, triggered a multi-year investigation and…
Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Pollution, VT 2008
Cabot, Vermont – Cabot Creamery Cooperative, a well-known dairy producer, was slapped with federal penalties in 2008 after negligently releasing a toxic substance into the Winooski River, resulting in a significant fish kill. The incident stemmed from maintenance work conducted at the company’s Cabot facility in November 2007. According to court documents, the pollution occurred…
Kurt Olson, Fraud, CO 2009
Colorado Springs, CO – Kurt Olson, owner and operator of Alpine Consulting, Inc., was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution after admitting to falsifying asbestos inspection reports for the U.S. Air Force Academy. The case, uncovered through an investigation, revealed a deliberate scheme to defraud the Air Force and potentially endanger personnel. Alpine…
Riley Sentenced for Violent Crime, Maryland 2007
Riley, a defendant with a history of violent crimes, has been at the center of a high-profile federal case in the Maryland District Court. On November 21, 2007, the defendant was brought to justice, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice for victims of violent crimes. The case against Riley, which was filed…
Michael E. Wachstetter, Bird Poisoning, IL 2008
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Michael E. Wachstetter of Illinois was sentenced last year for the illegal poisoning of protected migratory birds, a case that highlights the ongoing threat posed by improper pesticide use. The case, investigated by federal authorities, revealed a deliberate attempt to use a highly toxic pesticide to attract and kill vultures, hawks, and…
Donnie Halcomb, Pesticide Poisoning, KY 2008
Frankfort, KY – Donnie Halcomb, a Kentucky farmer, was sentenced to five years of probation and a hefty $50,000 federal fine after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the illegal use of pesticides on his property. The case, investigated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealed a pattern of disregard for federal regulations, resulting in…
Derrik Hagerman, Clean Water Act Fraud, IN 2008
Crawfordsville, IN – Derrik Hagerman, the former president and owner of Wabash Environmental Technologies (WET), is now a convicted felon after a jury found him guilty of falsifying reports related to wastewater discharge into the Wabash River. The case, prosecuted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), revealed a deliberate scheme to mislead regulators and…
