United States Drug Enforcement Administration

Amber Dawn Johnson, 26, Hobbs, N.M., and Angel Estrada, 34, Hobbs, N.M., were charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The defendants are alleged to have transported 38 pounds...

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 John E. Kidd, 37, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiring to distribute, and distributing, 500 grams or more of cocaine, being...

NEWARK, N.J. – An IRS supervisory revenue agent was arrested today on charges of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Michael Shelli, 41, of Albany, New York, was arrested at his home by agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration. He is charged by complaint with one count...

Central Islip, N.Y. – Today, Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division and Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini announced the arrest of a Suffolk County Legislator for allegedly offering to illegally supply narcotics to a prostitute in exchange for...

CHICAGO – Robert J. Bell, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chicago Division, announces the Red Ribbon Celebration during the week of October 23-31, which coincides with DEA’s 19 th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2020. Red Ribbon Week raises awareness...

LOS ANGELES – DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 at locations across the country. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for...

Louisville, Ky. – DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 at locations across the country. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for...

SAN FRANCISCO – DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 at locations across the country. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for...

SAN FRANCISCO – Timothy Melchior was sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux. The sentence was handed down by the Honorable William H. Alsup, U.S...

SEATTLE - Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea today announced that the DEA will direct resources to help reduce violent crime in communities throughout the country. Under this initiative, called Project Safeguard, DEA will identify and prioritize ongoing drug trafficking investigations with a nexus to violent crime. “D...