By Matt Elofson
Published: February 04, 2011
Updated: February 04, 2011 - 10:25 PM
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State and federal authorities are on the trail of a meat thief who took 41,350 pounds of ground hamburger meat worth an estimated $95,000.
Geneva Police Lt. Ricky Morgan said police started the meat theft investigation earlier in the week after a local business owner reported a tractor trailer parked behind his business for a long period of time. Morgan said police found what later turned out to be an empty tractor trailer behind the Martin Farms businesses on West Magnolia Avenue in Geneva.
Morgan said investigators found the 18-wheeler, from Grand Coteau, La., empty of its entire load of 22 pallets of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved ground beef.
“As a result of the investigation, we have located a little over half the meat,” Morgan said.
Morgan said investigators found 14 pallets of the stolen meat at a Hartford grocery store.
But he said they’ve ruled out any criminal involvement from the grocery.
Morgan said Hartford police, agents with the USDA, along with other federal authorities are also involved in the investigation.
Morgan said they have a suspect in the theft, and expect to file arrest warrants in the next couple of days.
“We have identified a suspect, and are in the early stages of obtaining warrants for his arrest,” Morgan said.
Morgan said police also believe more than one person was likely involved in the theft.
“This is the first time I can remember us having a cargo theft of this nature,” Morgan said. “It’s definitely most unusual, just due to the dollar amount of it.”
The Dothan Eagle
Sunday, 6 February 2011
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Unpaid work for shoplifter
Published Date: 19 January 2011
A THIEF who stole from several shops around Gosport has been given a community order.
Luke Blythe, of no fixed abode, admitted stealing four packs of pork chops, two pork joints and a steak worth £50 from the Co-op in Tukes Avenue, Bridgemary, Gosport, on November 12.
The 23-year-old also pleaded guilty to stealing meat worth £17.94 from the Co-op in Wych Lane, Gosport, the following day.
Blythe admitted taking meat worth £21 from the same Co-op on October 29, and £15 of goods from Southern Co-operative in Rowner Road, Gosport, on November 24.
Fareham Magistrates' Court also heard how he pleaded guilty to stealing goods worth £12.50 from the Co-op in Rowner Road on November 14.
And he took meat of an unknown value from the Rowner Road Co-op on December 12, November 11 and 28.
Blythe was ordered to undergo treatment for his drug addiction for a year when he appeared before Fareham magistrates.
The 23-year-old also pleaded guilty to stealing meat worth £17.94 from the Co-op in Wych Lane, Gosport, the following day.
Blythe admitted taking meat worth £21 from the same Co-op on October 29, and £15 of goods from Southern Co-operative in Rowner Road, Gosport, on November 24.
Fareham Magistrates' Court also heard how he pleaded guilty to stealing goods worth £12.50 from the Co-op in Rowner Road on November 14.
And he took meat of an unknown value from the Rowner Road Co-op on December 12, November 11 and 28.
Blythe was ordered to undergo treatment for his drug addiction for a year when he appeared before Fareham magistrates.
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Meat thief caught in the act
Off-duty Nacogdoches officers catch meat-thief in the act - KTRE.com Lufkin and Nacogdoches |
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Off-duty Nacogdoches officers catch meat-thief in the act
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LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) – An off-duty Nacogdoches warrant officer and his father-in-law, a reserve deputy for the Sheriff's Office, were shopping Saturday at Fresh Harvest when they noticed something suspicious going on in the meat section.
They observed Herod Chatman stuffing meat inside his pants. Chatman finally noticed the two men watching him, he took off running outside the store.
The two off-duty law enforcement officers chased him outside and caught Chatman as he was getting inside his car.
He was arrested for felony theft. The charge was enhanced to a felony since it was discovered that Chatman already had a warrant out for his arrest for an alleged theft from a Dollar General a couple of months ago.
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Millsboro man thwarted in meat theft
Employee subdues 25-year-old suspect who tried to take $180 in meat from a Lewes grocery story A 25-year-old Millsboro man was charged with robbery Thursday after allegedly loading $180 worth of meat into a shopping cart and trying to leave the Super Fresh grocery store in Lewes without paying for it, police said.
Kevin C. Waryasz struggled with a 44-year-old employee who tried to stop him from leaving the store at 18758 Coastal Highway, Delaware State Police said.
The incident took place around 5 p.m.
The store employee subdued Waryasz until police arrived. Waryasz was charged with robbery, offensive touching and disorderly conduct and was taken to Sussex Correctional Institution after he failed to post bail, police said.http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20101231/NEWS/101231013/Millsboro+man+thwarted+in+meat+theft
Smoked meat falls victim of daring thief in Slavonia
An owner of a family house in Mirkovci neighborhood near Vinkovci (eastern Croatia) was unpleasantly surprised when he discovered 6,000 kunas (811 Euros) worth of meat missing from the smokehouse located in his yard.
An unknown lover of smoked specialties stole several traditional kulen sausages and other cured mead delicatessen.
The theft took place between January 2 and 4. The police has promised to thoroughly investigate the case even as it could be difficult to press charges once the culprit is caught considering that the main evidence is likely to be gone already, the portal Dalje writes.
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Abandoned van with horse meat in Miami-Dade leads to arrest
Miami-Dade police arrested Juan Martinez-Gonzalez again today and charged him with improper disposal of a dead animal and sanitary nuisance. Police were able to identify Gonzalez through bloody fingerprints found in an abandoned van following an anonymous tip on May 26. The van contained two coolers of horse meat and a bag of horse legs.
Gonzalez was previously arrested on December 21 on animal cruelty charges. Police identified Gonzalez' fingerprints through the police database. The owner of the vehicle, Ramon Clemente and his friend Modesto Chavez-Villa were arrested for loitering and prowling. This was the fifth arrest during the crackdown on horse slaughter.
Since 2009 there have been 24 horses stolen and carved up for their meat. Police believe the meat is being sold on the black market, and are warning citizens of the dangers of consuming meat not intended for human consumption.
In December, Santiago Cabrera was sentenced to five years in prison for the stealing and cruel butchering of two horses. Another co-defendant is awaiting trial. Law makers promise that anyone involved in the cruel, illegal slaughter of horses will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
http://www.examiner.com/pet-rescue-in-national/abandoned-van-with-horse-meat-miami-dade-leads-to-arrest
EastEnders actor bragged on Celebrity Mastermind about stealing meat
Derek Martin, an EastEnders actor, boasted about committing a crime and then lying about it on the stand at the Old Bailey when he appeared on Celebrity Mastermind.
Mr Martin who was born in Bow in the capital, has previously written about his early life as a criminal and admitted hiding guns for the Kray gang
Photo: ITV
Photo: ITV
The 77-year-old, who plays Charlie Slater in the BBC soap opera, admitted stealing £10,000 of meat in 1961 – equivalent to £150,000 today.
Chuckling while recalling his trial at the Old Bailey, the veteran actor said his only regret was that he didn't end up with the goods.
He was working at Smithfield meat market in London when he stole the beef, he told the prime time audience.
As Mr Martin sat in the famous chair to answer general knowledge questions, presenter John Humphrys asked him about his crime.
He said: "Didn't you once convince a jury that you hadn't pinched some meat from Smithfield?"
The actor replied, while smirking: "Yes, a long time ago in 1960-odd, yeah."
Mr Humphrys said: "Did you steal the meat?"
Mr Martin replied: "£10,000 worth, yeah."
Mr Humphrys said: "Oh, it wasn't just a chop?" To which the contestant boasted: "No, no, no, it wouldn't have been held at the Old Bailey if it was just a chop."
When asked if he felt guilty, he said: "No, I was just choked I never got the meat."
He then said that after the trial a female jury member congratulated him on his performance from the dock and said he ought to become an actor.
Some viewers were disgusted with the BBC's glorification of crime.
One said: "It was a prime time slot on the BBC and there was a villain bragging about his crimes.
"The BBC should not be helping glorify crime because there might well be impressionable people watching.
"At least his low scored proved he wasn't very bright."
The actor, who was born in Bow in the capital, has previously written about his early life as a criminal and admitted hiding guns for the Kray gang.
It was in 1961 when Mr Martin – who worked as a porter at the market – and some colleagues planned to steal the haul of beef.
He was caught and charged with larceny and receiving, but was acquitted after a three-day trial and escaped a two-year prison sentence.
On the programme, Mr Martin answered questions in the first round on his specialist subject "Westerns" and scored just seven points.
After the general knowledge round he finished with a final score of 16.
The winner was former England rugby player Brian Moore who finished with 30 points.
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