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Two Indictments Against Valley Marijuana Cultivators

November 09, 2011
… 100 marijuana plants and one count of cultivating the same amount of marijuana plants. According to court records, the … statutory penalty of five years to life in prison and a $5 million fine, followed by a four-year term of supervised … faces a sentence of 10 years to life in prison and a $10 million fine, followed by a five-year term of supervised …
November 09, 2011
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July 15, 2021
… Chicago News 2007 December 19, 2007 Over 1 Ton of Marijuana and $400,000 US Currency Seized From … Hospital’s Failure to Keep Proper Records Results In $2 Million Civil Fine July 25, 2007 Nature Preserve Eradicated July 17, 2007 Kankakee Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years on Drug and Weapon Charges July 13, 2007 36 …
July 15, 2021
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Arizona Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy in South Carolina

August 21, 2025
Arizona Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy in South Carolina August 21, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
August 21, 2025
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Methamphetamine Distributor is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

August 21, 2025
Methamphetamine Distributor is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison August 21, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
August 21, 2025
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Fatal Overdose Traced to Henderson Dealer Leads to Federal Prison Sentence

July 25, 2025
Fatal Overdose Traced to Henderson Dealer Leads to Federal Prison Sentence July 25, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a …
July 25, 2025
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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina Prison

August 06, 2025
Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina Prison August 06, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 …
August 06, 2025
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Abingdon Man to Serve More Than 17 Years for Trafficking Methamphetamine

April 21, 2022
… two-and-a-half years, and then escalated to trafficking over a pound of methamphetamine every two weeks.  As part of …
April 21, 2022
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Virginia Beach Man and Woman Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearm Charges

May 05, 2022
… and his co-conspirator Deshowna Corprew, 30, were pulled over for a traffic stop after exiting the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. The police discovered in their vehicle 14,000 tablets of fentanyl, one … is prosecuting the case. ## Task Forces/Task Force Officers Overdose Fake Pills Guns/Weapons Arrests/Convictions - Major …
May 05, 2022
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Member of Meth Conspiracy Sentenced to 25 Years for Narcotics Trafficking & International Money Laundering

March 18, 2022
… for the massive quantities of methamphetamine.  In total, over $75,000 was wired to Mexico by various co-conspirators. …
March 18, 2022
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Member of International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced

March 03, 2022
… of cocaine every other week to members of Barth’s DTO over a two-month period. In return, Rodriguez-Preciado …
March 03, 2022
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Bristol Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Role in Trafficking Methamphetamine

January 31, 2022
… and nine years (for Mullins) in prison for distributing over 50 grams of methamphetamine.  Brittany Cornelia Hale, …
January 31, 2022
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Man Sentenced for Sale of Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of Firearms

February 23, 2022
… sold nearly 1,000 pills containing fentanyl to an undercover law enforcement agent. During the course of the sales, … in April of 2021, sold a semi-automatic rifle to the undercover law enforcement agent. In June of 2021, Perez was taken … number or other unique identifier, various ammunition, and over $9,000 in cash. Perez had previously been convicted of …
February 23, 2022
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Richmond Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking

May 25, 2021
… found that in addition to fentanyl, Pair also distributed over a half-kilogram of cocaine. Jarod Forget, Special Agent …
May 25, 2021
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DEA Washington Division Announces 20th Drug Take Back Day To Help Local Families

March 01, 2021
… In the midst of COVID-19-fueld overdose crisis, DEA prepares with local partners for most … important collection to-date Washington, D.C. – With opioid overdose deaths increasing across the Maryland, Virginia, … medications from members of the community across the area. Over the 10-year span of Take Back Day, the DEA has …
March 01, 2021
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Beltsville cocaine dealer sentenced to 11 years in federal prison

December 23, 2019
… Montgomery County police officer attempted to pull Robinson over, however Robinson fled to a nearby apartment complex.  … being pursed, Robinson dropped the tote bag, which was recovered by law enforcement and Robinson was subsequently … plea agreement, a black and silver 9mm rifle was recovered from the tote. The butt stock of the firearm was …
December 23, 2019
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Silent No More Overdose Symposium brings opioid crisis experts to Virginia Commonwealth University to discuss real solutions

January 14, 2020
… Silent No More Overdose Symposium brings opioid crisis experts to Virginia … WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov RICHMOND, Va. – Over 160 law enforcement, medical, education, and community … at Virginia Commonwealth University for the Silent No More Overdose Symposium. “The coming together of this highly …
January 14, 2020
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Virginia dentist running elaborate prescription scheme, reported to DEA tip line, sentenced

October 02, 2019
… elaborate scheme with friends, other dentists, preyed on impoverished patients, wrote illegal prescriptions for over 40,000 oxy pills NORFOLK, Va. – A Virginia Beach … that were loyal to him – personal friend of his, impoverished individuals that could not afford needed dental …
October 02, 2019
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Armed Hampton-area drug dealer sentenced to 25 years in prison

October 10, 2019
… to law enforcement in February and March 2018. Golden took over a residence in the 400 block of East Pembroke Avenue … residence and a storage unit connected to Golden. They recovered scales, cellular phones, five firearms, ammunition, …
October 10, 2019
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Career criminal, selling deadly heroin and fentanyl around Norfolk, off the streets

September 17, 2019
… to Virginia communities for years, causing numerous overdoses, sentenced to 13 years in prison today. NORFOLK, … to 13 years in prison for conspiring to distribute heroin. Over the last five years, Alexander sold quantities of … Alexander sold heroin mixed with fentanyl to a customer who overdosed on the substance and had to be revived with …
September 17, 2019
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Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

March 10, 2023
… hour on Interstate 95. The resulting crash led to the discovery of over 18,000 fentanyl pills in the back of the stolen …
March 10, 2023
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Co-Defendant in Cross Country Methamphetamine Conspiracy Sentenced

October 11, 2022
… through April 2022.  When the defendants were arrested, over two pounds of crystal ice methamphetamine was seized.  …
October 11, 2022
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Member of Bristol, Virginia Methamphetamine Drug Ring Sentenced

October 13, 2022
… were arrested.  When arrested in May 2021, Wallace was discovered in possession of over 120 grams of 99% pure methamphetamine. In a related …
October 13, 2022
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Zenobia Penn Sentenced in Cocaine Conspiracy

January 22, 2004
… month of January 2001, she carried or caused to be carried over $140,000 intended for the purchase of cocaine. Witness …
January 22, 2004
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DEA 360 Degree Strategy Partnerships Target Violent Drug Traffickers And Gang Members In Wisconsin

May 27, 2016
… Southeast Wisconsin communities.  Investigators seized over­­ 425 grams of heroin, 600 grams of cocaine, and 2000 … gained during the operation also cleared three open, heroin overdose death investigations, the arrest of six suspects … Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Helpline at 855-378-4373 or online at www.drugfree.org and the SAMSHA 24/7 Helpline at …
May 27, 2016
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Members Of Portsmouth Cocaine Trafficking Organization Plead Guilty

March 18, 2016
… Police Department, supported by DEA, has identified over 30 individuals affiliated with the group, several of …
March 18, 2016
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Hyattsville Man Sentenced For Selling Misbranded Prescription And Non-Prescription Drugs

January 08, 2013
… defects and increases the risk of blood clots to an undercover agent who claimed to be pregnant and have blood clots … prescription and nonprescription drugs to an undercover law enforcement agent. According to court documents and testimony at today’s hearing, the undercover agent told Jimenez that she was pregnant and had a …
January 08, 2013
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DEA Phoenix, Phoenix Police Department, and the Arizona Attorney General's Office Disrupt Major Transnational Criminal Organization Operating in the United States and Mexico

February 20, 2025
… During these efforts, investigators from all levels uncovered a transnational criminal organization that operated … and Mexico, with the goal of selling and distributing millions of dollars in illegal drugs. As part of the illegal … partners as a united front, and we are not stopping. The amount of deadly narcotics and firearms seized in this …
February 20, 2025
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Dominican Man Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking and Illegal Reentry

July 25, 2023
… Dominican Man Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison for Fentanyl and Cocaine …
July 25, 2023
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Violent Felon Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Dealing Meth and MDMA While on Supervised Release

March 13, 2025
… Violent Felon Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Dealing Meth and MDMA While on Supervised … not the faces of the many loved ones that have been lost to overdoses and drug abuse,” said Acting U.S. Attorney …
March 13, 2025
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Ocala Man Convicted Of Conspiracy To Traffic Over Two Kilograms Of Methamphetamine And One Kilogram Of Fentanyl

February 21, 2018
… Ocala Man Convicted Of Conspiracy To Traffic Over Two Kilograms Of Methamphetamine And One Kilogram Of … and co-defendant, Gilberto Astudillo-(34, Ocala). Agents recovered items used in the manufacture and packaging of … Hernandez-Astudillo had been earlier in the day, agents recovered a suspicious package containing approximately one …
February 21, 2018