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Seventh inmate dies inside Waupun prison, amid federal investigation and calls for reform

By Emily Pofahl Click here for updates on this story     WAUPUN, Wisconsin (WISN) — Another inmate has died inside Wisconsin’s troubled maximum security prison in Waupun, the seventh in two years. Wisconsin Department of Corrections officials confirmed to WISN 12 News on Wednesday that 23-year-old Damien Evans died Tuesday afternoon. “Per Department of Corrections’ (DOC’s)

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High-ranking MS-13 gang member captured

By WXII News Staff Click here for updates on this story     WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — A member of a prominent gang has been arrested in the Triad, according to the U.S. Marshal Service. Authorities said they arrested a high-ranking MS-13 gang member, Josue Zepeda Padilla, in Winston-Salem on Wednesday morning. According to the U.S.

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Man sentenced to federal prison for distributing meth to drug dealers in eastern Idaho

By Kaitlyn Hart Click here for updates on this story     POCATELLO (eastidahonews.com) — A 26-year-old man was sentenced to prison on Monday for providing methamphetamine to drug dealers in Teton and Bonneville counties. According to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office, Jesus M. Beltran-Zazusta was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David C.

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Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for trafficking young women in Colorado

By Sadie Buggle Click here for updates on this story     ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A man convicted of abusing and trafficking multiple young women in Colorado will spend 20 years behind bars, an Adams County district attorney announced Wednesday. 52-year-old William Tidwell was sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges, including human trafficking

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