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How deportations can lead to the 'dead docket' and crimes going unprosecuted

Ricardo Brito of Gainesville is wanted by authorities in connection with the seizure of $6 million worth of cocaine and heroin.

RicardoBrito — Ricardo Brito of Gainesville is wanted by authorities in connection with the seizure of $6 million worth of cocaine and heroin.

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Updated: Feb 24, 2020, 4:07 PM

Published: Feb 23, 2020, 4:31 AM

The Pascual-Britos share a similar story to seven other defendants who had their cases moved to the “dead docket” after being deported or taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s custody last year, meaning prosecution will be postponed indefinitely but may be reactivated at a later date.

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Update: I-985 southbound reopens after closing due to separate vehicle fire, crash

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Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:17 AM

Published: Apr 4, 2025, 10:14 PM

Lanes have reopened after a vehicle fire and crash Friday, April 4, caused both southbound lanes of Interstate 985 to be blocked in the Flowery Branch area.

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