DEA Archived Press Releases

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Springfield Woman Indicted for Possessing Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute

BOSTON – A Springfield woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield for allegedly possessing fentanyl intended for distribution. Karyela Santiago, 26, was indicted on one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to the indictment, on March 30, 2022, Santiago possessed fentanyl intended for...
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Chickasha Man Sentenced to a Decade in Federal Prison for Distributing a Fentanyl Pill that Resulted in an Overdose

Oklahoma City, OK – Yesterday, Marcus Lamar Richardson, 23, of Chickasha, was sentenced to serve 120 months in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl. On November 15, 2022, Richardson was charged by Superseding Information with distribution of fentanyl. According to public record, on or about December 30, 2021, Richardson distributed...
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Boston Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced today in connection with distributing multiple kilograms of fentanyl, including thousands of counterfeit fentanyl pills, to a cooperating source. Luis Sonier Bautista Moreta, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns to four years in prison and three years of...
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 130 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking

HAMMOND, Indiana - Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson for the Northern District of Indiana announced that Bobby Wright, 41, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Senior Judge Jon E. DeGuilio after pleading...
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Alleged Fentanyl Traffickers Arrested in Bell County

WACO, Texas – Four individuals were arrested in Bell County Thursday on criminal charges related to their alleged fentanyl trafficking. According to court documents, Anthony Perez-Diaz aka “Krosty,” 37; Anthony Perez-Perez aka “Mundo,” 43, Jose Ublies-Rivera aka “Wichy,” 49; and Emanuel Giovanni Hernandez-Miranda aka “Goldo,” 30, were identified as narcotics...
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Eastern Idaho Attorney Indicted for Drug Trafficking Charges

POCATELLO, Idaho – Robin Dwain Dunn, 68, of Rigby, was indicted on September 13, 2023, by a federal grand jury sitting in Boise on one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, two counts of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, and one count of distribution...
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New York Man Admits Possessing Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute and Resisting Arrest

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bronx, New York, man today admitted possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and resisting his arrest with a deadly or dangerous weapon, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New Jersey Division Cheryl Ortiz and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Miguel Nuñez...
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Gang Members Admit to Racketeering Charge and Related Crimes

NEWARK, N.J. – Two members of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang admitted their roles in a racketeering conspiracy, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New Jersey Division Cheryl Ortiz and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Tyheim Terry, aka “Ty,” aka “Rollin’ Ty,” 25, and...
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Todd C. Smith, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division, and U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Harris for the Central District of Illinois, announced that Jeremy Mitchell, 34, of Springfield, was sentenced on Sept. 8, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Colleen R...
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Dominican Woman Pleads Guilty to Possessing Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogue Intended for Distribution

BOSTON – A Dominican woman has pleaded guilty to possessing seven kilograms of fentanyl and one kilogram of fentanyl and fentanyl analogue intended for distribution. Ana Checo, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 100 grams or more...