Delavan cocaine dealer behind bars
ELKHORN — A man charged Monday for dealing “a lot of cocaine” in Delavan also could face federal punishment for illegally residing in the United States.
Gerardo C. Hernandez, 28, of 502 Park Ave., Delavan, was charged in Walworth County with possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman Gail Montenegro said ICE has a detainer on Hernandez and he is to be turned over to federal officials after his release from custody in Walworth County.
Deputy District Attorney Joshua Grube, who prosecutes most Walworth County drug cases, said Hernandez is a significant dealer in the Delavan area who was moving “a lot of cocaine in the community.”
“I believe there’s a lot of people in Delavan, after he was arrested, who are worried about where they’re going to find their cocaine,” Grube said.
Walworth County sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at Hernandez’s residence and recovered 12 baggies containing more than 6 ounces of cocaine and another baggie containing 9 grams of methamphetamine.
Deputies also found a digital scale, Mexican passport and a Mexican ID card that belonged to Hernandez.
Grube said Hernandez admitted selling about 2 ounces of cocaine per week, Grube said.
Hernandez said he would receive cocaine from California to sell in Delavan, Grube said.
Hernandez is an illegal immigrant from Mexico who sent money back to his home country, Grube said. The attorney would not confirm how often or how much money Hernandez would send to the country.
Hernandez is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Friday, Sept. 18. He remained in custody Monday in the Walworth County Jail a $75,000 cash bond.
If convicted, Hernandez faces 65 years in prison and $200,000 fine.
Nov 29, 2009 at 8:35 p.m.
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can we PLEASE not refer to him as "an illegal immigrant"????
Illegal? Ok...he's illegal...he is NOT an immigrant.
If he is illegal, then he is a trespasser.
Aug 20, 2009 at 9:01 a.m.
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I am glad they busted him. Its good to get people who r trying to make a living on the lazy road off the streets. I just have found a job after being unemployed for 3 months with no unemployment cuz I'm still fighting with them and it really sucks that while I struggle to help provide for my family of four that this snot bag is getting a free ride on his cocaine wagon. The least he could of done is donated the money to people who need it lol
Aug 19, 2009 at 10:11 a.m.
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"The New Colossus"
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As insribed on a bronze plaque located on the second floor of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, reads as follows....
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Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
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Where does it say anything about sending your drug dealers, your illegals, your thugs, your gang bangers,your diseased, and your immoral?
Aug 18, 2009 at 9:29 p.m.
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im with you cub_hunter. we should also test them for alcohol consumption. since that drug is so much cheaper and more readily available...which do you think will eliminate more people from the welfare line?? seriously, which do you think is used/abused more by welfare recipients...alcohol or 'drugs'??
Aug 18, 2009 at 9:11 p.m.
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i got an email today saying that since we have to take drug tests to gain employment and earn money to for the government to send out for welfare and other sorts of handouts then whoever is recieving the money that we had to earn should also take drug tests to get the check. i bet that would save the government alot of money.
Aug 18, 2009 at 5:41 p.m.
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imagine that, another illegal getting sent home to all his money that he illegally made here. i wish we had as many rights and got as much free cash as an immigrant
Aug 18, 2009 at 5:38 p.m.
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For some reason, I don't believe he will be doing "a lot" of time for this....
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