DEA Archived Press Releases

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Loudoun County To Host DEA Exhibit

LEESBURG, Va. - The national touring exhibit developed by the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and the DEA Educational Foundation, Drugs: Costs and Consequences, formerly known as Target America, opens on January 12, 2016 at 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite F-1 in Leesburg, Virginia, and will be open Tuesday through Saturday, 10...
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Fort Worth Couple Sentenced For Roles In Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

(FORT WORTH, - Texas - Two defendants who pleaded guilty in August to felony offenses stemming from their respective roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy were sentenced this morning, by U.S. District Judge Reed C. O’Connor, to lengthy federal prison sentences, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District...
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Defendants Convicted In Methamphetamine Conspiracy Sentenced To Lengthy Federal Prison Terms

(FORT WORTH, - Texas - Four defendants who pleaded guilty this summer to their respective roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy that operated in the Dallas - Fort Worth area, and elsewhere, have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of...
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Defendant Sentenced To Serve 30 Years In Federal Prison On Methamphetamine Conviction

(FORT WORTH, - Texas - A defendant who pleaded guilty this summer to an indictment charging one count of distribution of methamphetamine, was sentenced on Friday by U.S. District Judge John McBryde to 360 months in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas. Jose...
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Fort Worth Man Sentenced To 300 Months In Federal Prison On Crack Cocaine Conviction

FORT WORTH, Texas - Jeremy Warner, a Fort Worth man who pleaded guilty in July to one count of possession of cocaine (crack cocaine) with the intent to distribute, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Reed C. O’Connor to 300 months in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker...
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Convicted Felon From Tarrant County Sentenced To 300 Months In Federal Prison On Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Conviction

FORT WORTH, Texas - A convicted felon from Tarrant County who pleaded guilty this summer to his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Fort Worth, Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas. Jerry Curry, 47, of Haltom City...
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Loudoun County To Host DEA Exhibit

LEESBURG, Va. - The national touring exhibit developed by the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and the DEA Educational Foundation, Drugs: Costs and Consequences, formerly known as Target America, opens on January 11, 2016 in Leesburg, Virginia. In this interactive exploration of the effects of drugs on both individuals and society, visitors...
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison

(GREENBELT, - Md. - U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Cornelius Maurice Jackson, a/k/a “Buddy Love” and “Buddy,” age 43, of Washington, D.C., today to 11 years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base. Judge...
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Federal Grand Jury Criminal Indictments Announced

TULSA, Okla. - The results of the October 2015 Federal Grand Jury were announced today by Danny C. Williams Sr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The return...
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DEA’S Washington Field Division Announces 42,591 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Collected During National Take-Back Event

WASHINGTON - Special Agent in Charge Karl C. Colder, Washington Field Division announced today that 42,591 pounds of prescription drugs were collected in Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia and in Maryland during the DEA Washington Division’s Prescription Drug Take-Back event held Saturday, September 26th. Total amounts, listed in pounds, that...