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Wisconsin Pharmacy to Pay Civil Penalty for Controlled Substance Dispensing and Record Keeping Violations

… unable to dispense controlled substances. According to the government’s allegations set forth in the settlement … or enhance abusive and euphoric effects. In addition, the government alleged that the pharmacy dispensed controlled … According to the settlement agreement, the civil penalty amount was based on an inability to pay a substantial …
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 108 Months for Cocaine Trafficking and Gun Crimes

… Peterson entered a money judgment against McClinton in the amount of $313,100. McClinton also agreed to forfeit … wiretaps on two phones belonging to McClinton. Over the course of several months, investigators intercepted …
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Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 150 Months for Participating in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

… a search warrant for Lessard’s residence.  Officers seized over two kilograms of fentanyl and multiple firearms.  In … is such an extremely dangerous drug that even a small amount can lead to a deadly overdose,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Farley.  “By …
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The DEA Announces 20TH Take Back Day

… heels of largest collection to-date SEATTLE - With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug … last Take Back Day in October, DEA collected a record-high amount of expired, unused prescription medications, with the public turning in close to 500 tons of unwanted drugs. Over the 10-year span of Take Back Day, DEA has brought in …
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“Operation Red Raider” results in 21 arrested in cocaine and heroin distribution ring in New Jersey

… Since January 1, 2018, there have been 49 fatal opioid overdoses in Gloucester County, compared to 69 for all of … in cash. The suspected heroin was capable of producing over 3,000 individual wax folds- the typical packaging for … it was determined Samuels was being supplied kilogram amounts of cocaine transported from Texas to Delaware and …
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Alabama man sentenced to life in prison for federal drug trafficking and firearms crimes

… two pistols, more than three pounds of methamphetamine, over $20,000 in cash, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia used … drug ledgers and receipts for wire transfers of large amounts of money.  Murphy, who previously pled guilty to …
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Who Cut His Ankle Bracelet and Fled to Mexico during Trial Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

… in 2016. U.S. District Judge William Q. Hayes said the government presented a very strong case at trial and the evidence against Ojeda was “overwhelming.” The case was aggravated, in part, based on the amount and type of substance – 66 pounds of pure …
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Federal charges filed in burglary at hospital

… of morphine, a Schedule II controlled substance. With a covering over their heads, each individual opened multiple cabinets, … the Central Indiana Cancer Centers, and steal a significant amount of morphine and personal protective equipment.” said …
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Former gulf cartel comandante receives significant prison sentence

… following his conviction of conspiracy to import large amounts of cocaine and marijuana, announced Drug Enforcement … 28, 2011, Rafael Cardenas-Vela came to Matamoros to take over the plaza management duties and Zuniga-Hernandez …
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Third Portland-area man sentenced in methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

… years’ supervised release. According to court documents, over a period of years, Alvarez, a convicted felon, … Mayares, who stored methamphetamine, firearms and large amounts of cash in locations throughout Multnomah County. …
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Alabama Man Facing Life In Prison Following Federal Drug Trafficking And Firearms Convictions

… two pistols, more than three pounds of methamphetamine, over $20,000 in cash, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia used … drug ledgers and receipts for wire transfers of large amounts of money. Murphy, who earlier pleaded guilty to …
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Meth Cookers Who Burned Down Trailer Sentenced

… engaged in sexual activities and had accidentally knocked over a candle, which started the blaze. Brow sustained … Peninsula Substance Enforcement (UPSET) investigation uncovered pharmacy records showing that Horton, Brow and their associates bought significant amounts of pseudoephedrine prior to the fire, which they …
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Michigan Pharmacist And Kentwood Pharmacy CEO Guilty On Charges Related To The Illegal Restocking And Re-dispensing Of Recycled Controlled Substances

… Messrs. Clarke and Harden were responsible for restitution amounts of over $8,000,000 and $6,000,000, respectively. The …
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Chinese National Arrested, Charged: Distributed Opioids, Including Fentanyl Shipped From China To Ohio

… quantities of fentanyl. Drugs resulted in at least two overdose deaths in Summit County WOOSTER, Ohio - A Chinese … and other opioids in August 2016, after a series of fatal overdoses in Northeast Ohio, according to a criminal … Chinese web sites, which they learned were selling kilogram amounts of fentanyl and fentanyl analogues, which were …
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Leader Of “Texas Syndicate” Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To More Than 25 Years In Prison

… or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. Perez has been in custody since … “Joey” texted her at 8:40 p.m., saying that he got “pulled over in Lubbock.” She called Perez and told him that “he …
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Birmingham Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Selling Heroin That Caused A Death

… will tirelessly work to investigate those who sell any amount of heroin. The use, abuse and distribution of heroin … is rising at alarming rates, and, unfortunately, so is the overdose death rate," he said. "The investigation and … illustrates, if you sell heroin that causes someone to overdose and die, you can be prosecuted and spend at least …
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24th Member Of Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced

… and June 2008 in which members of the conspiracy were overheard conducting drug transactions and making arrangements to facilitate the sale of large amounts of cocaine in the Western District of Wisconsin.  On … arrest of several defendants in Watertown, the seizure of over $100,000 in United States currency, several …
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Major Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

… headed an organization that distributed a staggering amount of drugs in this district,” said United States … lower-level drug traffickers. In total, Bushay distributed over 185,000 pills.  Bushay also used former-Customs and … executed a search warrant on Bushay’s home, where they recovered an arsenal of weapons and cache of drug …
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Authorities Announce Initiative Targeting Houston Violent Offenders

… and trained approximately 60 officers.  As part of the overall effort, several agencies will work together on … which investigates commercial business robberies, take-over style robberies, serial robberies juvenile-related and … goal of the collaborative initiative is to reduce the amount of violent crime in the city and improve the quality …
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Three Members Of Mexican Cartel Sentenced To Prison For Conspiracy Involving Liquid Methamphetamine

… to manufacture and distribute this insidious drug.” “Over a period of many months, these defendants shipped … Quillian Yates.  “Given that law enforcement seized record amounts of methamphetamine at the Mexican border in 2014, … executed search warrants at this and related residences, recovering another ten pounds of crystal methamphetamine and …
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South Carolina Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Shooting A DEA Special Agent

… South Carolina.  He was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $82,518.31, in addition to any medical bills the DEA Special Agent incurs over the next 90 days.  On February 9, 2015, Robinson …
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Mexican National Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Term For Trafficking Large Quantities Of Crystal Methamphetamine

… Atlanta Field Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office; Janie Sutton, Acting … to May 2015, Sanchez was responsible for trafficking large amounts of crystal methamphetamine in Buncombe, Henderson and Polk Counties and elsewhere. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement …
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Two More Convicted In Multi-State Heroin Ring In Baton Rouge

… he intended to sell and profit from the sale of significant amounts of heroin. On May 18, 2016, Keenan Harris, Jr., age … Section 841. Specifically, he admitted to re-distributing over 500 heroin pills on October 14, 2014, which he had …
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Methamphetamine Producers Targeted In Syracuse, New York

… their efforts. These arrests are the result of a tremendous amount of intelligence, investigative and analytical work by … charging them with possessing pseudoephedrine, an over-the-counter drug, knowing that it would be used to make …
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Civil Complaint Filed Against Islip Terrace Doctor For Issuing Prescriptions Without Legitimate Medical Need

… in exchange for continued prescriptions and/or increased amounts of opioids, including oxycodone. Oxycodone is a … Police, along with other key federal, state, and local government partners, launched the Prescription Drug … So far, the Prescription Drug Initiative has brought over 160 federal and local criminal prosecutions, including …
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Cocaine Drug Ring Dismantled In Albany

… and began making arrests related to the case in November. Over two ounces of powder cocaine, five pounds of marijuana … most of the charged offenses involve relatively small amounts of powder cocaine. The following individuals have …
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Three More Arrests In Las Vegas To Anchorage Cocaine And Money Laundering Conspiracy

… in the drug or money laundering conspiracies, including over $620,000; one Cadillac Escalade; one BMW; and one … of 20 years in prison, as well as fines related to the amount of money laundered. Under the federal sentencing … innocent and are entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The …
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Home-Invasion Robber Sentenced To 20 Years’ Imprisonment

… and an order that Diaz make restitution payments in the amount of $296,300 to his victims. The sentence was … of the Kings County District Attorney for their assistance. Over the course of several robberies, Diaz and members of … before United States District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto. The government’s case is being prosecuted by Assistant United …
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Federal, State And Municipal Partnership Targets Fentanyl Traffickers

… precautions when handling fentanyl, because exposure to an amount equivalent to a few grains of sand can result in … was charged with possession with the intent to distribute over 100 grams of heroin, on or about July 12, 2017. Mosley … Schroder stated, “For Americans under the age of 50, drug overdoses are the leading cause of death. The trafficking of …
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Defendant Convicted Of Drug And Attempted Witness Retaliation Charges

… J. McCartney (215) 861-1974 Division Contacts Delaware Dover - (302) 672-6383 Wilmington - (302) 395-4600 … a federal jury after less than four hours of deliberation over lunch found defendant William Boney guilty on charges … various individuals lived who he believed possessed large amounts of cash or drugs so that the “hit man” could conduct …