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03/03/16 11:06 AM

#69343 RE: scion #69342

Donald Creager, III – 5 years’ probation with 1 year home detention as a condition of probation and a $50,000 fine

August 24, 2015: Spice Distribution Kingpin John Bowen Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison


August 24, 2015: Spice Distribution Kingpin John Bowen Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison

Food and Drug Administration
Office of Criminal Investigations

U.S. Department of Justice Press Release

For Immediate Release
August 24, 2015
United States Department of Justice
District of Colorado

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The indictment and other court documents stated that the distribution was organized by John Bowen. He first operated under the name “The Really Cool Stuff Company”. After the product received negative media attention, Bowen changed the distribution name to “Heart of Asia.” Creager Mercantile, run by defendant Donald Creager, III, was one of the wholesalers. Creager shipped the product to local corner stores and gas stations in Colorado. Defendant James Johnson of Castle Rock was a salesperson working for “The Really Cool Stuff Company” and later “Heart of Asia.”

The defendants also shipped product to retail outlets in other states, including Avalon on 4th LLC, associated with defendant Kenneth Chastain in Wisconsin; Main Stop, Inc., associated with defendant Altaf Hussain in Illinois; and “Tobacco Hut,” associated with defendants Peter Karfias and Stephanie Christensen in Nebraska.

To date, eight individuals have been convicted and sentenced as follows:

John Bowen – 60 months in federal prison

Daniel Bernier – 42 months in federal prison

James Johnson – 18 months in federal prison

Donald Creager, III – 5 years’ probation with 1 year home detention as a condition of probation and a $50,000 fine

Kenneth Chastain – 60 days imprisonment with 3 years of supervised release to follow

Altaf Hussain Dandia – 5 years’ probation

Peter Karfias – 5 years’ probation with 6 months home detention as a condition of probation

Stephanie Christenson – 5 years’ probation with 3 months of home detention as a condition of probation

The investigation encompassed Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Alaska, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Nevada, with documented distribution of synthetic cannabinoids from Heart of Asia to numerous additional states.

http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/CriminalInvestigations/ucm459665.htm

ca boy

03/03/16 11:10 AM

#69344 RE: scion #69342

June 01, 2015 10:33 ET

Totally Hemp Crazy, Inc. Expanding Rocky Mountain High Team

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwired - Jun 1, 2015) - Totally Hemp Crazy, Inc. (OTC PINK: THCZ) announced today that the list of regional distributors is growing and the Company welcomes them to the Rocky Mountain High hemp-infused beverage distribution team.

THCZ is extremely excited that Creager Merchandising of Denver, Colorado is now handling Rocky Mountain High. Creager was established in 1958 to supply Convenience Stores, Liquor Stores, Specialty Grocery Stores, Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Gift Shops, Candy Shops, Tobacco Shops and Restaurants & Hotels.

Many other connected to Jerry past tickers, investors, IMO would be wise to do your DD.