DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Brothers Sentenced To Federal Prison For Possessing Synthetic Cannabinoids

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Two brothers have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of possession with intent to distribute a synthetic cannabinoid mixture or substance, announced DEA Special Agent-in-Charge of the Houston Division, Joseph M. Arabit and Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. Roy Valent Jr., 31, and Arnold...
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Kentucky Man Sentenced To Four Life Sentences On Drug Trafficking And Aggravated Sexual Abuse Of Minors

PIKEVILLE, Ky. - A Knott County man has been sentenced to four consecutive life sentences, for drug trafficking and sexually abusing the young children of parents he encountered during his drug trafficking operations. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Amul Thapar sentenced Freddie Kennedy, Jr., on one count of conspiracy to...
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Four Arrested For Heroin Trafficking

MAR 30 - BOSTON - Four men were arrested this morning on charges of heroin distribution and possession with intent to distribute heroin. Richard R. Fernandez, 26, believed to reside in Lawrence; Jose C. Torres, 27, believed to reside in Haverhill; Angel G. Rivera Serrano, 36, believed to reside in...
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Easton Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charge

MAR 30 - BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Michael J. Ferguson Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Raymond J. Martin, 49, of Easton, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to one count...
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Groton Woman Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Sex Trafficking Of A Minor, Distributing Heroin That Led To Her Overdose

MAR 30 - NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Michael J. Ferguson Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Adele Bouthillier, 43, of Groton, pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to conspiracy...
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Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Distribution Charge Stemming From Overdose Death Investigation

MAR 30 - NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Michael J. Ferguson Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Daquone Johnson, 24, of Bridgeport, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty...
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Queens Resident Pleads Guilty To Ecstasy Trafficking Charge

MAR 30 - NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Michael J. Ferguson Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that Phillip Stewart, 46, a citizen of Jamaica residing in Queens, N.Y., pleaded guilty...
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Last Defendant In Acadiana Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced

LAFAYETTE, La. - The last defendant in an Acadiana methamphetamine conspiracy was sentenced on Monday, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Assistant Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley and Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook. Elton J. Scoggin, 36, of Breaux Bridge, La., and 10 other defendants conspired to distribute...
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Two Pharmacists Convicted For Illegally Dispensing To Patients Of A Pill Mill

ATLANTA - Rosemary Ofume and Donatus Iriele, the husband and wife owners of Medicine Center Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, have been convicted after a three-week jury trial on federal drug and money laundering charges for illegally dispensing controlled narcotics to customers of the “pill mill” pain clinic across the street...
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Physician And Owner Of Atlanta Pain Clinic Sentenced For Illegally Prescribing Painkillers

ATLANTA - Nisar A. Piracha, the former primary physician and owner of Piracha Wellness Clinic in Atlanta, Georgia, has been sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute oxycodone, methadone, and alprazolam. While operating the clinic, Piracha illegally prescribed dangerous quantities of these prescription...