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Former medical doctor sentenced to over three years prison for unlawfully prescribing oxycodone

SAN FRANCISCO – United States Attorney Alex G. Tse and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Chris Nielsen announced that Christopher Owens was sentenced to 41 months in prison for unlawfully prescribing oxycodone hydrochloride without a medical purpose. Owens pleaded guilty on March 20, 2018. According to his...
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Robstown-based heroin leader heads to federal prison

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The leader of a massive heroin and money laundering conspiracy has been ordered to federal prison, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will Glaspy, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Jesus Gutierrez, 46, of Corpus Christi, pleaded guilty April 26, 2018, to...
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Arrests made on San Antonio’s Eastside based on federal drug trafficking and money

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Federal and state authorities have arrested nine individuals for their alleged roles in narcotics distribution and money laundering activities on San Antonio’s Eastside, announced United States Attorney John F. Bash; Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will Glaspy, Houston Division; San Antonio Police Chief William...
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Georgia man indicted in Southeast Texas drug trafficking case

BEAUMONT, Texas – A 41-year-old Jackson, Georgia man has been indicted and charged with federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Special Agent in Charge Will Glaspy, Drug Enforcement Administration, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Oaka Donrez Adams was indicted by a federal grand...
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Methamphetamine conversion lab operator sentenced to more than 11 years

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jesus Bernal Urena, 52, of Mexico, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to 11 years and eight months in prison for a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Chris Nielsen announced. According to...
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Six-time felon receives lengthy sentence for methamphetamine distribution

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 33-year-old South Texas man has been ordered to federal prison for participating in a conspiracy to sell crystal methamphetamine and using a firearm to facilitate that crime, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will Glaspy, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick...
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28 Arrested in Killeen and Waco on federal drug trafficking charges

Federal and state authorities arrested 22 individuals for their alleged roles in a narcotics distribution activities in the Waco and Killeen areas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division Will Glaspy; United States Attorney John F. Bash; FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs and...
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Two “Rip Crew” affiliates head to prison

Two “Rip Crew” affiliates head to prison McALLEN, Texas – Two additional defendants involved with a rip crew responsible for multiple home invasions and carjackings to steal narcotics in Hidalgo County have been ordered to federal prison, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will Glaspy, Houston Division and...
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Beaumont residents guilty in federal drug trafficking case

Beaumont Residents Guilty in Federal Drug Trafficking Case BEAUMONT, Texas – The final six defendants in a Jefferson County drug trafficking conspiracy have pleaded guilty to violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will Glaspy, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Joseph D...
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Hayward resident sentenced to over five years in prison for selling firearms and prescription drugs

OAKLAND, Calif. – Marcos Anthony Hatch was sentenced Friday, August 3, 2018, to 63 months in prison for dealing in firearms and prescription medications without a license and related charges, announced United States Attorney Alex G. Tse, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Jill...