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Missing game system lands NP man in a world of troubleTell North Platte what you think
 

The investigation into a missing Playstation 3 has led to some serious charges against a North Platte man.

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Lewis Hinojosa, 22, 419 ˝ North Bryan, is charged with possession of stolen property, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

The investigation began in September, according to documents filed in Lincoln county District Court.

A man contacted the police department on Sept. 15. He explained that he had been living with his nephew and his nephew’s girlfriend, but had moved out a month earlier.

He left some of his possessions at the residence, and according to him, his nephew and his nephew’s girlfriend agreed to look after them until he needed them.

Included in the items left at the residence were a Playstation 3 and numerous video games, according to the documents.

When the man contacted the woman who had been his nephew’s girlfriend about his possessions, she said that she had moved out and into a residence she shared with a Rosendo Duran.

The Playstation 3 and games had been with her when she moved, but were no longer there.

The man had then been informed by his nephew that Duran had allegedly taken the Playstation and the games and sold them to Lewis Hinojosa.

Investigators learned that Hinojosa lived at the Elm’s Lodge, but were unsure which apartment he lived in.

On Oct. 29, the manager of the Elm’s Lodge contacted police, the documents stated, and told them that Hinojosa lived in apartment 419 ˝.

An investigator went over to the apartment and contacted Hinojosa. The investigator asked if he could come into the apartment, and Hinojosa agreed. Once in the living room, the court papers said, the investigator noticed a PS 3 controller sitting next to a Nintendo Wii.

The investigator told Hinojosa about the missing Playstation and games. The suspect denied having them, even after he was told that the police believed Duran had stolen them, not him.

The investigator believed Hinojosa was deceptive when questioned about the controller, so he asked for consent to search the apartment.

Hinojosa declined, requesting a warrant.

The investigator stepped outside of the apartment to make a phone call. While outside, he was approached by Hinojosa, who dropped a duffel bag full of games.

“That’s all I have,” he said, according to the documents.

The Investigator noticed that several of the titles in the bag were ones that had been listed as stolen.

The investigator again requested permission to look for the Playstation 3, and was again rebuffed.

However, according to the court papers, Hinojosa then began to walk around the apartment, attempting to demonstrate that the system was not in the residence.

Inside one of the drawers he opened the investigator noticed a prescription bottle with what appeared to be marijuana inside, and several $20 bills next to the bottle.

Hinojosa allegedly referred to the bottle as his “bud” in front of the investigator, according to the documents.

A second officer arrived and Hinojosa was arrested for possession of stolen property. After the search warrant was secured, the search failed to turn up the Playstation 3. It did, however, uncover what police believe to be marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine. A scale, small baggies, drug paraphernalia, over 40 video games, and $240 cash were also taken by police from Hinojosa’s residence.

One day after being arrested for possessing stolen property, Hinojosa had drug charges tacked on as well.

The cocaine charge is a class-one C felony, punishable by up to 50 years in prison. The meth charge is a class-two felony, and also carries a maximum of 50 years. Possessing stolen property is a class-four felony, and could be punished by five years, a $10,000 fine, or both.


 
The North Platte Bulletin - Published 11/5/2009
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cs...The idiot opened his own drawer in front of the cop! They did not go looking in the drawer for the game system. Besides, i know people that keep there systems in a drawer. Keeps all the controlers, games, and cords hidden!
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by growup    - 11/16/2009 1:53:01 AM
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Geez, looking in drawers for a game system. Come on, looks like the cops screwed another one up, with a decent lawyer this one should be an easy one to beat.
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by cscscs007    - 11/10/2009 6:58:27 PM
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Marijuana Nation will be on National Geographic on November 10,2009 not for sure what time. This is the one that Lisa Ling works on and also does an interview with the Canadian Marc Emery. It shows both sides of the argument. Both ppl that want it legalized and those who don''t, and the cities and states that have legalized it. Just watch it and take in all the info.
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by stuperdave    - 11/6/2009 9:18:20 PM
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I guess I get a flag for making a comment about my personal opinion on drugs? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by crpflr    - 11/6/2009 4:14:56 PM
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There is a man in Canada I seen on a Marijuana special on CNBC or some news program anyway, that has donated millions of dollars to help out those that can''t seem to get ahead. Millions of $$$$, all from the sales of pot seeds. Also, he runs his own business and currently still smokes lots of weed. Hows that for an income. I will try to find his web address for you.
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by stuperdave    - 11/6/2009 3:28:35 PM
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I agree that Carl Sagan is successful, although I didn''t see anything in there about personal drug use. As for Bill Gates, I believe I said Uses drugs (present tense) not "experimented with drugs".

The point is this: I spent a lot of time in my disreputable past around a lot of people who both used recreationally or were habitual drug users. Out of those people, not a single one who still uses has any goals or ambitions or even has a job requiring skills other than the equivalent of "would you like fries with that?"

Personal choice is personal choice, but from what I can see, recreational drug use causes complacency and underachieving, the same way research causes cancer in rats.
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by Philip    - 11/6/2009 3:13:03 PM
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Bill Gates! And psychodelic drugs! I''m a linux user myself and hate microsoft...but BILL GATES! Hows that for 7 figure income?
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by EXTREMIST   You've been banned - 11/6/2009 2:57:49 PM
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Philip, Bill Gates did LDS according to a interview he did with Playboy.
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by guyinnp    - 11/6/2009 2:55:09 PM
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Wow. The ps3 looks like small potatoes after that mess.
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by fbfan0430    - 11/6/2009 2:47:15 PM
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CARL SAGAN

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Sagan

Smart and successful enough for you?
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by EXTREMIST   You've been banned - 11/6/2009 2:29:48 PM
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I have always wanted to say this during one of the anti/pro drug discussions in this forum.

Can anyone name a successful, respected person that uses drugs other than a celebrity/movie star/musician/artist . By successful, I mean 7 figure salary, nobel prize winner, or other type of success that involves hard work and meaningful contribution to society.
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by Philip    - 11/6/2009 1:36:44 PM
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But as far as the story goes I totally agree, nothing wrong with removing crackheads off the streets.
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by crpflr    - 11/6/2009 10:12:32 AM
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Where did I mention cocaine and meth? I was more focused on the irony. But to prove a small point, look up ambien on the net, look at the possible side effects..then compare those with medical marijuana. I know which one id rather use as a sleeping aid!
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by crpflr    - 11/6/2009 10:10:57 AM
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crpflr: I wouldn''t really call cocaine and meth "holistic medicine." And, I''m not going to be in the medical field....I''m working on my PhD.
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by futuredr    - 11/6/2009 8:35:49 AM
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So was pert of his charges intent to distribute the weed? Because if all they found was a small stash inside a pill bottle, that isn''t enough to distribute. And $240 cash is chump change, I''ve probably got that much in loose change just laying around my house.

Thats a bummer about Lewis though..... I was friends with him back in school, he actually is a good guy.
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A future dr telling us drugs are bad. I take it you will be practicing holistic medicine? No wine or a drink for you huh? U ppl make me sick.
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by crpflr    - 11/6/2009 5:15:50 AM
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stuperdave: I have a better alternative than your "flush the drugs when the cops are looking" idea. Mine goes something like this: DON''T DO DRUGS!!!!
Report Talk Back AbusePosted by futuredr    - 11/6/2009 12:17:27 AM
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Seriously what a d*** a$$. Mr.Hinojosa should have known something was up when the officer asked to search the apt. When the officer left the apt to make the call he should have flushed or stashed his stuff in a better place. Serves this guy right.
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