DEA Archived Press Releases

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110 Gang member sentenced to 12 ½ years in federal prison

SYRCAUSE, N.Y. – Kemnorris Kinsey, 33, of Syracuse, was sentenced today to serve 150 months in federal prison for violating the Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), announced Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon. Senior United State District Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. also ordered Kinsey to serve three...
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

NEW YORK CITY – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day brought in nearly a million pounds of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country, the largest amount ever collected in the program’s ten years. Americans once again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from their homes to...
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

WASHINGTON – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day brought in nearly a million pounds of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country, the largest amount ever collected in the program’s ten years. Americans once again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction...
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Seven defendants arrested, charged with narcotics conspiracy operating in the Jamestown, NY area

ROCHESTER , N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, New York Division announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a 34-count superseding indictment charging seven defendants for their roles in a narcotics conspiracy. Defendants Rocco A...
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DEA & DA Sini: 15 gang members & associates indicted for alleged drug distribution ring

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – Today, Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s ("DEA") New York Division announced with Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini, the indictment of 15 individuals in connection with an alleged drug distribution ring operating in Suffolk County. "This year, DEA initiated...
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DEA and USPS unveil Drug Free USA Forever stamp

WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Acting Administrator Timothy Shea welcomed U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy, Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier, and National Family Partnership President Peggy Sapp for the unveiling of the Drug Free USA Forever stamp at DEA headquarters today. The stamp...
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Elmira methamphetamine trafficker going to prison for more than 16 ½ years

ROCHESTER , N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, New York Division announced today that Kevin E. McKinney a/k/a K-Born, 43, of Elmira, NY, who was convicted of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, 50...
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North Tonawanda man indicted by federal grand jury on cocaine charges

BUFFALO , N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, New York Division announced today that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Daniel Rodriguez, 37, of North Tonawanda, NY, with possessing with intent to distribute cocaine and...
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DEA encourages communities nationwide to Go Red for Red Ribbon

WASHINGTON – DEA kicked off its 2020 National Red Ribbon Campaign earlier this month with its first-ever virtual National Red Ribbon Rally . This year’s theme is “Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free” and the rally’s guest speaker was Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier. A Doctor of Pharmacy student...
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Buffalo man arrested on fentanyl, heroin and gun charges

BUFFALO , N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, New York Division announced today that Savon Barnes, 28, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by complaint with possessing with intent to distribute, and distributing, fentanyl, possessing with...