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Manatee County drug trafficker sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison

May 31, 2019
… guilty on Feb. 22, 2019.   According to court documents, over a 15-day period in late September and early October …
May 31, 2019
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Steroid distributor sentenced to four years in federal prison

February 01, 2019
… to court documents, Williamson conspired with others over several years to distribute hundreds of kilograms of … and his co-conspirators ordered the steroids from overseas suppliers, received them at several addresses in …
February 01, 2019
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Former Colombian councilman sentenced to fourteen years in prison for conspiring to traffic more than a thousand kilograms of cocaine

September 27, 2018
… of three go-fast vessels that departed Colombia carrying over 1,300 kilograms of cocaine, but were later interdicted …
September 27, 2018
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Jury Convicts Jamestown Man of Cocaine Conspiracy

July 13, 2018
… U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo, who presided over the trial of the case. On …
July 13, 2018
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San Jose resident sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for role in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

July 17, 2018
… in which he sold a pound of methamphetamine to an undercover officer for $3,200. On July 19, 2017, Pacheco was … sell another two kilograms of methamphetamine to the undercover officer. At the time of his arrest, Pacheco was at the … was responsible for the actual and attempted sale of over three kilograms of methamphetamine. On October 19, …
July 17, 2018
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Six individuals arrested on drug conspiracy charges

June 03, 2018
… of the conspiracy had a fluid hierarchy that evolved over time.  Some of the money derived from the sale and … to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The government has 30 days to present the matter to a grand jury …
June 03, 2018
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Minnesota man sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in Eau Claire

August 21, 2019
… executed a search warrant at Small’s motel room and found over 50 grams of methamphetamine packaged for …
August 21, 2019
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Chicago man sentenced to three years of prison for trafficking heroin-fentanyl substances in Madison area

August 30, 2019
… it was a crime that Douglas engaged in on a repeated basis over the time of the conspiracy, "exploiting other people’s …
August 30, 2019
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Wausau doctor pleads guilty to diverting fentanyl

July 18, 2019
… Oct. 9, 2019, at 1:00 p.m.   During the time frame of the government’s investigation, Strick was employed as a family … Wausau Hospital and the Aspirus Wausau Family Clinic. The government’s investigation revealed that Strick regularly … investigation into Strick’s patients’ records revealed over 100 suspected diversions of fentanyl patches between …
July 18, 2019
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Rawlins doctor pleads guilty to unlawful distribution of prescription pain pill

February 26, 2020
… prescription authority. Judge Scott W. Skavdahl presided over the change of plea proceedings and Assistant United States Attorney Stuart S. Healy III represented the government. # # #   Synthetic Opioids On …
February 26, 2020
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South Bend, Indiana Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin

March 12, 2020
… heroin, though the group was responsible for distributing over ten kilograms during the life of the conspiracy.  …
March 12, 2020
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South Bend, Indiana man sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute heroin

July 09, 2020
… transaction.  The majority of the proceeds would be turned over to higher ranking members of the group. This case was …
July 09, 2020
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Green County, Wisconsin man sentenced to six years for trafficking methamphetamine

June 25, 2020
… was arrested on November 21, 2019, after he purchased over 100 grams of methamphetamine in Texas and drove the …
June 25, 2020
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Katy, Texas man indicted for trafficking drugs through Beaumont

March 05, 2020
… alerted on the vehicle.  Inside the vehicle, officers discovered 480 dosage units of LSD, approximately 48.2 grams of … approximately 68.4 grams of “tar” heroin, two firearms and over $10,000 cash. If convicted, Cabiro faces up to life in …
March 05, 2020
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Stockton man sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for fentanyl distribution

February 24, 2020
… the conspiracy, Felix-Rivera sold fentanyl to an undercover source five times. When agents executed a search … Felix-Rivera possessed enough fentanyl to potentially kill over 380,000 people and sold highly dangerous drugs to …
February 24, 2020
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Sacramento man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing methamphetamine for distribution

October 22, 2019
… cocaine, a half-pound of cocaine base (crack cocaine), over 2 pounds of methamphetamine, and a 9 mm pistol. Agents …
October 22, 2019
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Coeur d’Alene couple sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine

July 01, 2019
… and transported it back to Idaho to sell. Investigators discovered the conspiracy and were able to make several … from the Turners. On Sept. 7, 2018, officers pulled over a vehicle occupied by Christine Turner and located …
July 01, 2019
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Meth distributor heads to federal prison

April 10, 2019
… near Falfurrias. During the investigation, authorities discovered luggage belonging to Summer with 28 bundles totaling … methamphetamine.   Law enforcement arrested him and discovered he was hiding an additional kilogram of fentanyl … the Rio Grande Valley area of Texas on several occasions over the previous six months.   Summer has been and will …
April 10, 2019
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Three Arrested in San Antonio and Charged Federally with Meth Trafficking

February 26, 2019
… who were arrested last night while attempting to distribute over four kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, announced … federal and state authorities arranged for an undercover drug deal with Ponce who agreed to sell multiple … a canine unit alerted on Trinidad’s car, authorities recovered approximately 4.6 kilograms of crystal …
February 26, 2019
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Mexican national residing in Modesto is sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking

September 21, 2018
… more than $23,000 in cash. On Dec. 3, 2014, officers pulled over the car of a Reyes customer who had just received four …
September 21, 2018
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Concord, N.C. Man Sentenced To 11 Years On Drug Conspiracy Charges

May 16, 2018
… the Atlanta Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office, and Chief Gary J. … generated from drug sales.  According to court records, over the course of the investigation into Allison, law …
May 16, 2018
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Concord, N.C. Man Sentenced To 11 Years On Drug Conspiracy Charges

April 05, 2018
… the Atlanta Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office, and Chief Gary J. … generated from drug sales. According to court records, over the course of the investigation into Allison, law …
April 05, 2018
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DEA’s 15th Prescription Drug Take-Back Effort -- A Big Success In North Texas And Oklahoma

May 07, 2018
… high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.  Studies show that a majority … 28th in North Texas and Oklahoma.  It is an increase of over 7,500 pounds collected from NTBI 14,” said SAC Shelley. …
May 07, 2018
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners To Collect Unwanted Prescription Drugs On April 28

April 25, 2018
… National Take Back initiative has been a great success over the years,” said Valerie A. Nickerson, Special Agent in … In 2016, more than 64,000 Americans died from drug overdoses.  Of those, about 41,000 were directly related to …
April 25, 2018
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Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute More Than 45 Kilograms Of Narcotics

April 17, 2018
… months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute over 45 kilograms of narcotics, including heroin, fentanyl, …
April 17, 2018
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Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced To 24 Months

May 16, 2018
… furanyl fentanyl, and U-47700. In total, Jorge distributed over 24 grams of fentanyl in the community. Today’s …
May 16, 2018
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Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Charge

May 05, 2018
… residence on Military Road in Tonawanda. Officers seized over 25 grams of marijuana and a digital scale. A second …
May 05, 2018
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Canadian Man Pleads Guilty To Marijuana Smuggling

April 03, 2018
… States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby, who is presiding over the case. The investigation and prosecution of Stewart …
April 03, 2018
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DEA Phoenix Bitcoin Target Found Guilty Of Money Laundering

April 02, 2018
… to engage in cash transactions up to $50,000.  Undercover federal agents approached Costanzo identifying … and were provided with bitcoin.  Costanzo told the undercover agents bitcoin was a great way to limit exposure to law enforcement.  Over a two-year period, Costanzo took $164,700 in cash from …
April 02, 2018
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Beaumont Man Sentenced For Drug Trafficking Violations

February 28, 2018
… During the execution of the warrant, officers discovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun on a table in plain … view along with a ledger reflecting drug transactions of over $30,000.  At another location in the home, officers …
February 28, 2018