Journey Through Indian Country
Part 1: Fighting Crime on Tribal Lands
North Hollywood Man Arrested After Being Indicted Under New Legislation Making it a Crime to Point a Laser at an Aircraft
LOS ANGELES—A North Hollywood man was taken into custody yesterday morning after being charged in a federal indictment that alleges he pointed the beam of a laser at multiple aircraft, announced Steven Martinez, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office; and André Birotte, Jr., the United States Attorney in Los Angeles.
Former Box Elder County Deputy Sheriff Charged with Violating Rights of Women Under Color of Law
SALT LAKE CITY—Scott R. Womack, age 36, of Brigham City, has been charged in an eight-count misdemeanor information with deprivation of rights in connection with conduct alleged to have taken place during 2010 while he was a Box Elder County Deputy Sheriff.
Wife Who Assisted Husband Sentenced in Limas Scheme
BROWNSVILLE, TX—Karina Pena, wife of a man on probation, has been sentenced for her role in the scheme of former State District Judge Abel Corral Limas to solicit and accept bribes in exchange for official action, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today.