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22 Indicted In Multi-State Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

… heroin and fentanyl in the Middle Tennessee area, Northern Alabama and St. Louis, Missouri, announced David Rivera, … or contributed to the death of at least two persons in Alabama and was responsible for multiple non-fatal … properties in Nashville and Antioch, Tennessee, Florence, Alabama, and Sheffield, Alabama were used by the defendants …
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Mother And Son Meth Team Sentenced To Federal Time

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … L. Beck, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama.  Modesto Barajas De Chavez, 50, originally from …
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New Orleans Field Division Takes Down Designer Synthetic Drug Market In The Deep South

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … phase of Project Synergy involved 29 states, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and more than 45 DEA …
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Eighteen members and associates of Selma street gang charged in Mobile federal court with narcotics and firearms offenses

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama. A total of seven defendants were taken into custody …
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Drug source sentenced to more than 12 years for interstate narcotics conspiracy

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … and marijuana throughout the Middle District of Alabama and Georgia, announced U.S. Drug Enforcement …
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Pain Management Doctor Arrested In Health Care Fraud Cases

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … Rassan M. Tarabein, 58, a neurologist residing in Fairhope, Alabama, was arrested by law enforcement officials on …
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One Physician And Three Nurse Practitioners Charged For Participating In The Operation Of A Montgomery “pill Mill”

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … their role in operating a “pill mill,” out of a Montgomery, Alabama medical office, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) …
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Fourteen Members of a Jefferson County Drug Trafficking Organization Charged with Federal Drug and Gun Crimes

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … Eddie Jerry Jones ,   a.k.a. “Boss,”   47, of Fairfield,   Alabama, Marcus Dewayne Johnson , a.k.a. “Moon,” 56, of …
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CVS Pharmacy pays one million penalty in settlement with DOJ for violations of the Controlled Substances Act

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … CVS Pharmacy locations throughout the Northern District of Alabama, announced DEA Special Agent in Charge Stephen G. …
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Another Doctor pleads guilty in the Montgomery “Pill Mill” case

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … 2018, a physician, Dr. Willie J. Chester, 65, of Pike Road, Alabama, pleaded guilty in the ongoing “pill mill …
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Another Montgomery “pill Mill” Doctor Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Charges

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … 8, 2017, Dr. Shepherd A. Odom, 78, of Alexander City, Alabama, pleaded guilty to charges of drug distribution and …
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Montgomery Pill Mill Doctor Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution, Health Care Fraud And Money Laundering Charges

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Dr. Gilberto Sanchez, 56, of Cecil, Alabama, pleaded guilty today to drug distribution …
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Montgomery “pill mill” doctor receives over 12 year sentence for drug distribution, health care fraud, and money laundering offenses

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Dr. Gilberto Sanchez, 56, of Montgomery, Alabama, was sentenced to serve 12 years and 1 month in …
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Montgomery Nurse Practitioner convicted of unlawfully distributing controlled substances, health care fraud, and conspiracy

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … nurse practitioner Lilian Ifeoma Akwuba, 39, of Montgomery, Alabama, on 17 counts of unlawfully distributing controlled …
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Eight Arrested On Federal Drug Charges During Multi-Agency Roundup

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … L. Beck, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, announced that Carlos Renaldo (39), of Bonaire, …
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Montgomery Nurse Practitioner receives 10-year sentence

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … Ala. – On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, a Montgomery, Alabama nurse practitioner, Lilian Ifeoma Akwuba, 40, …
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Jasper Pain Clinic Physician Sentenced To Nearly Three Years In Prison For Illegally Dispensing Narcotics

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … in Charge Clay Morris, U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Sec. Stan Stabler. U.S. …
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Former Doctor and Her Wife Sentenced for Fraud and Other Crimes

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … In 2019, the Killen clinic shut down. In March 2020, the Alabama Medical Licensure Commission revoked Gayle’s …
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Montgomery Man Found Guilty of Selling Fentanyl Pills that Resulted in Another Man’s Death

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … - (601) 965-4400 Oxford - (662) 234-8542 Montgomery, Alabama – On August 15, 2024, a federal jury convicted …
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Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, And Nurse Plead Guilty In Montgomery “pill Mill” Case

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … and was located at 4143 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery, Alabama. In November of last year, the practice’s owner, Dr. …
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Assistant Tuskegee Football Coach Arrested On Federal Drug And Gun Charge

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … Ala. - Today, Ramone Jardon Nickerson, 33, of Phenix City, Alabama, was arrested on two charges of possession with …
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Autauga County Man Sentenced To 210 Months In Federal Prison For Role In Drug Organization

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Mark Edward (52), of Deatsville, Alabama, was sentenced on October 15, 2014 to serve 210 …
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"Pill Mill" Doctor Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Charges

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … Clay Morris and U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama George L. Beck, Jr. announced today Dr. Francisco …
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Trucker Sentenced To Prison For Hauling Cocaine

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … Morris, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama.  In addition to the more than five-year prison …
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Husband and wife sentenced in connection with pain clinic pill mill scheme

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … a significant problem across the country, including here in Alabama,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Byerley.  “DEA is …
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Another Doctor And Nurse Indicted For Participating In The Operation Of A Montgomery “pill Mill”

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … of a “pill mill” being operated out of a Montgomery, Alabama medical office.  The two new defendants in this case …
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A member of Montgomery drug trafficking organization sentenced to 30 years for conspiracy, drug and gun charges

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … ATF Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Hal Taylor and Montgomery …
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Date Rape Drug Distributor Pleads Guilty

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Stephen K. Howard, 64 of Auburn, Alabama, pleaded guilty today to three counts of possession …
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Pharmacist And A Pharmacy Technician Indicted For Conspiracy To Illegally Distribute Prescription Drugs

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … in Walker, Lamar, Winston and Fayette counties in Alabama. Bolling owned five northwestern Alabama pharmacies …
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Auburn Date Rape Drug Distributor Sentenced To Eight And One-Half Years

… Division X Account @DEANewOrleans Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional … (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Alabama Birmingham - (571) 362-1600 Huntsville - (571) … Jr., United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, announced today Stephen K. Howard, 64, of Auburn, …