DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Pocatello Woman Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl

POCATELLO, Idaho – Hailey M. Card, 32, of Pocatello, was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. The fentanyl distributed by Card was consumed by a Pocatello man who died from a fentanyl overdose. According to court records...
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Ellensburg Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution that Resulted in the Deaths of Two Young People

YAKIMA, Wash. – Chief United States District Judge Stanley A. Bastian sentenced Jonathan Rivera-Venegas, age 21, of Ellensburg, Washington, to 132 months in federal prison after Rivera-Venegas had pleaded guilty on December 7, 2022 to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl. Rivera-Venegas will also serve five years of supervised release after his...
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McMinnville, Oregon Man Faces Federal Charges for Selling Fentanyl That Caused Seven to Overdose, One Fatally

PORTLAND, Ore.—A McMinnville, Oregon man is facing federal charges after selling fentanyl he claimed was cocaine that caused seven people to overdose, one fatally. John Kyle Donnahoo, 28, has been charged by criminal complaint with distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury and death. According to court documents, on...