PRESS RELEASE

Three Defendants Sentenced In Heroin Conspiracy

August 05, 2015
… calls, ask the caller how much heroin he or she wanted to buy, and direct the caller to drive to a gas station or …
August 05, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Heroin Dealer Sentenced To Over 8 Years For Distributing Heroin Connected To Overdose Death

July 11, 2017
… for his heroin addiction, texted de LosAngeles, asking to buy heroin.  During the ensuring text exchange, de …
July 11, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Queens To Suffolk Heroin Network Arrests Announced

July 12, 2017
… for his heroin addiction, texted de LosAngeles, asking to buy heroin.  During the ensuring text exchange, de …
July 12, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Supplier Of “Molly” That Resulted In A Death At Electric Zoo Concert Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Narcotics Conspiracy Charge

December 11, 2014
… Frank A. Tarentino III Domestic New York state with offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long … Edgardo Ramos. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “With today’s guilty plea, Patrick Morgan now stands … 2013, the Three Individuals pooled their money in order to buy additional Molly pills from Morgan. The Three …
December 11, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

13 Indicted In Wellsville Meth Roundup

March 17, 2015
… The defendants engaged in the practice of “smurfing” (buying small quantities) at local pharmacies to get around …
March 17, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Operation “Cruel Summer” Nets 46 Arrests

September 19, 2012
… DEA agents and sheriff's deputies conducted more than 50 "buy-walk" operations. They bought methamphetamine, heroin, …
September 19, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Catonsville Dentist Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Selling 140,000 Hydrocodone Pills

January 25, 2011
… from Riley for $1 a pill. In 2007, the drug dealer began buying an average of 500 pills a week for $1.30 a pill. The …
January 25, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Former Law School Student Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Methamphetamine

February 08, 2013
… student at Georgetown Law School, traveled to California to buy the methamphetamine, which he then would ship to …
February 08, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Supplier Of “Molly” That Resulted In A Death At Electric Zoo Concert

July 29, 2014
… 2013, the Three Individuals pooled their money in order to buy additional Molly pills from Morgan. The Three …
July 29, 2014
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Community Event
December 17, 2025
December 17, 2025

Recognizing Signs of Youth Drug Abuse Webinar

12:43 PM - 12:43 PM (EST)
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The DEA Washington Division is sponsoring a free webinar for community members on the Signs of Youth Drug Abuse. This webinar is a 30-minute presentation (available in Spanish and English), designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators identify the signs of potential drug misuse and where to find help for...
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Media
June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021

VIRTUAL EVENT - What Every Family Needs to Know about Opioids

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
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VIRTUAL EVENT - What Every Family Needs to Know about Opioids, with DEA Wichita's Greg Anderson, will examine the opioid epidemic from a local perspective and focus on how this crisis impacts our schools, families, law enforcement and healthcare systems. Our expert panel will answer your questions about how addiction...
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Recruitment
April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019

DEA Recruiting Event at the University of South Dakota

3:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
Vermillion, SD
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division recruiter will be available to answer questions and take resumes, Thursday, April 18, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the University of South Dakota (Vermillion, S.D.) Careers in Military and Criminal Justice event. The event will be held in the Muenster University Center Ballroom...
PRESS RELEASE

Hayward resident sentenced to over five years in prison for selling firearms and prescription drugs

August 06, 2018
… prison for dealing in firearms and prescription medications without a license and related charges, announced United … Hatch with one count each of conspiracy to deal in firearms without a license; possession of an unregistered firearm; dealing firearms without a license; possession with intent to distribute …
August 06, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Felon From Camden County, New Jersey, Admits Role In Conspiracy To Traffic Guns From South Carolina To New Jersey

December 17, 2014
… admitted illegally possessing firearms and selling 22 guns without a license. Anthony Gilmore, a/k/a “Tone,” 25, … charging him with one count of conspiring to deal firearms without a license and one count of possession of a firearm … to sell 22 firearms on several occasions, for profit and without a license. The 22 firearms included handguns, …
December 17, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

South Jersey Brothers Admit Role In Conspiracy To Traffic Guns From South Carolina To New Jersey

March 06, 2015
… today admitted their roles in a conspiracy to sell 22 guns without a license, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. … them each with one count of conspiring to deal firearms without a license and one count of possession of a firearm … Rutling conspired with others to illegally sell firearms without a license, including handguns, shotguns, and an …
March 06, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

South Jersey Convicted Felon Sentenced To 70 Months In Prison For Role In Conspiracy To Traffic Guns From South Carolina To New Jersey

April 24, 2015
… for illegally possessing firearms and selling 22 guns without a license.   Anthony Gilmore, a/k/a “Tone,” 25, … charging him with one count of conspiring to deal firearms without a license and one count of possession of a firearm … to sell 22 firearms on several occasions for profit and without a license. The 22 firearms included handguns, …
April 24, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Okeechobee Podiatrist Sentenced For Illegal Oxycodone Distribution

August 18, 2011
… signature. Haspel admitted that he wrote the prescriptions without the permission of the other doctor, without any legal authority, and that he wrote the without a legitimate medical purpose. On …
August 18, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Vermont Man Sentenced To Three Years In Federal Prison For Illegal Firearms Dealing

January 15, 2013
… Hartford to 36 months of imprisonment for dealing firearms without a license.  Farace also was ordered to serve three … a person to engage in the business of dealing in firearms without a license, to sell firearms to a convicted felon, or … Farace pleaded guilty to one count of dealing in firearms without a license.  When he pleaded guilty, Farace also …
January 15, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Marin Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone

March 10, 2016
… outside the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose, announced Acting … act outside the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose.  Dr. Chiarottino also … skill to intentionally prescribe controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose.  Dr. Chiarottino was …
March 10, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Physician Practicing In Grass Valley And Yuba City Indicted For Illegal Prescription Practice

January 31, 2014
… the usual course of professional medical practice and without legitimate medical purposes. The indictment alleges … physician dispensed these powerful and deadly painkillers without a legitimate medical purpose. The law provides a … “Physicians who prescribe powerful prescription drugs without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual …
January 31, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Top China-Based Global Designer Drug Trafficker Arrested In U.S.

May 28, 2015
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 230 S. Dearborn Street Ste. 1200 Chicago , IL 60604-1745 United States … Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … drugs.  This is the most recently published DAWN data available. Data collected by the American Association of …
May 28, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Distribution Takedowns in Seattle Area Result in 18 Arrests and More Than 3.4 Million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Seized

November 20, 2025
… Western District of Washington wrapped up in October 2025 with multiple arrests and significant seizures of narcotics … the other they found drug and gun distribution intertwined with illegal cockfighting and an improvised explosive.” The … said Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson. “What began with a proactive Tulalip Tribal Police traffic stop and …
November 20, 2025
STORY

Hearing on the Proposed Rescheduling of Marijuana Postponed

January 15, 2025
… an appeal filed by a party in the proceedings. The order is available on DEA.gov . Off Headquarters …
January 15, 2025
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Community Event
March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021

Recognizing Signs of Youth Drug Abuse Webinar

4:00 AM - 4:30 AM (EST)
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The DEA Washington Division is sponsoring a free webinar for community members on Recognizing the Signs of Youth Drug Abuse. This webinar is a 30-minute presentation (available in Spanish and English), designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators identify the signs of potential drug misuse and where to find help...
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Community Event
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021

Recognizing Signs of Youth Drug Abuse Webinar

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)
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The DEA Washington Division is sponsoring a free webinar for community members on the Signs of Youth Drug Abuse. This webinar is a 30-minute presentation (available in Spanish and English), designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators identify the signs of potential drug misuse and where to find help for...
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Community Event
April 10, 2021
April 10, 2021

Recognizing Signs of Youth Drug Abuse Webinar

2:00 AM - 2:30 AM (EDT)
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The DEA Washington Division is sponsoring a free webinar for community members on the Signs of Youth Drug Abuse. This webinar is a 30-minute presentation (available in Spanish and English), designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators identify the signs of potential drug misuse and where to find help for...
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Community Event
September 16, 2019 - November 08, 2019
September 16, 2019 - November 08, 2019

2019 Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest

12:00 AM - 1:59 PM (EDT)
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Campus Video PSA Contest Save the Date Eligible entrants are colleges and universities. Winner receives: $3,000 to support the campus’s drug abuse prevention efforts; Trip for two to NASPA Strategies Conference (January 16-18, 2020, New Orleans) Plaque On September 16 full contest rules available at www.campusdrugprevention.gov/psacontest . REMEMBERING SPECIAL AGENT...
DOCUMENT

Drug Presence in Pennsylvania 1999-2016

February 01, 2018
Publication
… presence in Pennsylvania and highlighted trends in drug availability between 1999 and 2016.  BUL-064-18 Drug …
February 01, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

New Jersey residents surrender more than 12,000 pounds of prescription pills during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… New Jersey have played their part in helping to reduce the available supply of unused prescriptions from their homes,” … day.” Complete results for DEA’s fall Take Back Day are available here . DEA’s next National Prescription Drug Take …
November 02, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Las Vegas District Office launches Virtual Youth Opioid Summit during Red Ribbon Week

October 26, 2020
… drug misuse. The youth opioid summit video will be available starting Monday, October 26th and will be available for a month to middle school and high school …
October 26, 2020