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Montana Federal Marijuana Indictments Announced

The United States Attorney’s Office announced that during a federal court session in Missoula, on June 23, 2011, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah C. Lynch, the following individuals were arraigned: Jason David Burns, a 40-year-old resident of Helena, appeared on charges of manufacturing marijuana, distribution of marijuana, possession of marijuana...
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Two Men Charged With Cocaine Trafficking

CHARLOTTE, NC. - A federal criminal complaint filed today in U.S. District Court in Charlotte charged two men with cocaine trafficking offenses, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. U.S. Attorney Tompkins is joined in making today’s announcement by John S. Comer, Acting Special...
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“Operation G-60” Dismantles Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Operating In Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA. - A large Mexican drug trafficking organization operating in metro Atlanta has now been dismantled after an indictment and a series of federal arrests. The indictment and arrests were the result of a three year investigation, code-named “Operation G-60,” conducted by the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and coordinated through...
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Former DeKalb Police Officer Indicted For Abusing His Position And Lying To Federal Agents

ATLANTA, GA. - DONALD BRISTOL, 41, of Lilburn, Georgia, was arraigned late yesterday on federal charges of aiding others to possess and conceal a stolen vehicle, failing to report a federal felony, unlawfully accessing government computer systems, and making false statements. BRISTOL made the appearance late yesterday afternoon before United...
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Drug Dealer Sentenced

MACON, GA. - Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announces the sentencing of Lige Chappell, III, age 28 of Bronwood, Terrell County, Georgia, which took place before the Honorable W. Louis Sands, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia on May...
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Wheat Ridge Doctor, Previous Staff Member, And Two Others Indicted For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

DENVER, CO. - Dr. Kevin R. Clemmer, age 57, of Evergreen, Colorado, his previous staff assistant, Tina (aka Tina Stanfield), age 41, of Westminster, Colorado, and two others were arrested yesterday based on a federal grand jury indictment, which was returned under seal on May 16, 2011. All four defendants...
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Aspen And Los Angeles Residents Indicted For Cocaine Distribution

DENVER, CO. - DENVER - Ten defendants, six from Aspen and four from Los Angeles, were charged in a sealed indicted returned by a federal grand jury in Denver on April 19, 2011, United States Attorney John Walsh and Acting Special Agent in Charge Kevin Merrill announced today. Of the...
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Elisa Baker Indicted On Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

CHARLOTTE, NC. - A federal grand jury sitting in Charlotte, indicted Elisa Annette Baker, 43, of Hickory, NC, on May 18, 2011 on drug trafficking charges, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Joining U.S. Attorney Tompkins in making today’s announcement are Rodney G...
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Feds Crack Down On Illegal Trafficking Of Oxycodone

ATLANTA, GA. - A federal grand jury in Atlanta returned indictments this week in two separate cases charging a total of 13 defendants from Georgia and Kentucky with illegally trafficking in oxycodone and other prescription drugs. In the larger of the two cases, agents arrested a total of 6 defendants...
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 3,510 Pounds Of Drugs In Georgia

ATLANTA, GA. - Georgians participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) second National Prescription Drug Take-Back event on April 30th turned in 3,510 pounds of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number was more than 2010’s total which...