OMAHA, Neb. –The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in partnership with more than 4,200 law enforcement agencies, collected 645,636 pounds of unused medications October 24, as part of ongoing efforts to prevent drug misuse. This event marked DEA’s 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day with 4,212 collection sites nationwide...

Gainesville, Fla. –Trai Willaims, 28, of Gainesville, Florida, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 100 grams of carfentanil (an analogue of fentanyl) and other controlled substances. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States...

Tallahassee, Fla.– Marcello Hinojosa, 53, of Tallahassee, Fla., pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. U.S. Attorney Heekin said...

MIAMI – A Lake Worth man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and oxycodone to a minor, resulting in the minor’s fatal overdose. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks imposed the sentence on Roberto Andres-Tomas, 26, of Lake Worth, Florida, after he pleaded guilty to...

Fort Myers, Fla. – Alejandro Marquetti-Blanco (34, Bradenton, Fla.) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kyle Dudek to 10 years and 1 month in federal prison for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Marquetti-Blanco was found guilty on February 20, 2026, after a jury trial. U.S. Attorney...

Pensacola, Fla. – Anthony Bernard Allen, 54, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, as well as possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States...

OMAHA, Neb. –The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Field Division, in collaboration with 128 law enforcement agencies spanning five states, will host the 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 140 drop-off locations will be available across...

Pensacola, Florida – Scott Oranje, 52, of Mary Esther, Florida, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and possession of a firearm...

Pensacola, Fla. – Dr. Edward Scott Morrison, 58, of Pensacola Beach, pleaded guilty in federal court to nineteen counts of unlawfully distributing or dispensing controlled substances. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the plea. U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “This defendant repeatedly abused his...

OMAHA, Neb. – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Field Division is joining with millions of community members across the nation October 23, to kick off Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s oldest and largest drug misuse prevention awareness program. Over the course of nine days, members of the DEA will...