PRESS RELEASE

Meriden man sentenced to five years in prison for trafficking heroin into Waterbury

December 05, 2019
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task … was receiving large quantities of heroin and cocaine from various suppliers and distributing narcotics in and … Office. The DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – …
December 05, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

State inmate sentenced to nearly 8 years in prison for running cocaine and crack ring while incarcerated

November 20, 2019
… ring while he was incarcerated.  This matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task … that Northrup conspired with others to purchase cocaine from suppliers, convert some of the cocaine to crack cocaine … DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – …
November 20, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Dover man sentenced to 10 years for methamphetamine trafficking

November 14, 2019
… law enforcement officer (UC) purchased methamphetamine from Kristen Hodgkins.  On Oct. 9, 2018, in Dover, Vei and … On Jan. 11, 2019, postal inspectors intercepted a package from a fictitious address and addressed to a residence in … the United States Postal Inspection Service with assistance from the New Hampshire State Police and the Rochester Police …
November 14, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Farmington man sentenced to 46 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

November 14, 2019
… enforcement officers advised that Stevens planned to travel from Rochester, New Hampshire to the Lawrence, Massachusetts … day, law enforcement officers observed the truck travel from Rochester to a liquor store in Lawrence.  After the … name and the officer later recovered 42 grams of fentanyl from the motorcycle.  Stevens previously pleaded guilty on …
November 14, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Worcester man sentenced for role in multi-kilogram cocaine conspiracy

October 01, 2019
… Jose Gonzalez, attempting to retrieve a package sent from Puerto Rico that had been found to contain three … That month, agents also recovered more than $70,000 in cash from Garcia’s luggage as he attempted to board a flight to … in the attempted smuggling of six kilograms of cocaine from Puerto Rico, using a U.S. Postal employee to retrieve …
October 01, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Lawrence man sentenced to 24 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl

October 09, 2019
… surveillance of Burgos purchasing fentanyl for resale from Carlos Rodriguez, Ernesto Rodriguez, and others. In … led to the recovery of 40 additional grams of fentanyl from Ernesto Rodriguez. Intercepted communications captured … discussing with another individual where to hide a firearm from authorities.   DEA New England Division Special Agent …
October 09, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

South Carolina man sentenced to five years in prison for trafficking heroin and cocaine into Connecticut

October 17, 2019
… sentenced to five years in prison for trafficking heroin and cocaine into Connecticut October 17, 2019 New England … kilogram-quantities of heroin and cocaine to Connecticut from his home in South Carolina. He and his nephew, Efrain … one kilogram of cocaine and 400 grams of heroin from the Molinas in exchange for $53,000. On Jan. 17, 2019, …
October 17, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Bridgeport man sentenced to three years for distributing cocaine while on supervised release

September 26, 2019
… and violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal conviction. According court documents … conducted multiple controlled purchases of cocaine from Hernandez near that facility. On Feb. 13, 2019, … his role in a cocaine trafficking ring.  He was released from federal prison in August 2011. This matter was …
September 26, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Augusta man sentenced to two years for heroin, crack and fentanyl conspiracy

September 24, 2019
… conspiracy, Darrell Newton, and other dealers Newton sent from Rochester to distribute the drugs in Central Maine. He … and assisted other conspirators in finding residences from which to sell drugs. He also dropped off drugs and picked up proceeds from residences in Central Maine.    The case was …
September 24, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Member of New Haven heroin and cocaine trafficking ring sentenced to five years in federal prison

June 17, 2019
… for trafficking heroin and cocaine.    This matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task … on a court-authorized wiretap obtaining heroin and cocaine from another member of the conspiracy. He then distributed …   The DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – …
June 17, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

California man sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking offenses

May 17, 2019
… revealed that, in October 2016, Villarreal traveled from California to Connecticut to oversee the shipment of … the U.S., faces immigration proceedings when he is released from prison.  This matter was investigated by the Drug … New Haven Task Force, which includes participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – …
May 17, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Armed Pawtucket heroin dealer sentenced to over five years in prison

March 27, 2019
… was arrested. On the mattress, approximately two feet away from Leonardo, was a loaded 25-caliber semi-automatic pistol … enforcement also seized approximately 18.94 grams of heroin from the residence which was packaged or being packaged for … Drug Task Force is comprised of law enforcement personnel from the DEA, Rhode Island State Police and East Providence, …
March 27, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

New Vineyard man sentenced to more than 13 years in prison on gun and drug charges

January 28, 2019
… in Franklin County.  The defendant supplied drugs to others from his residence in Rangeley, Maine and later from his residence in New Sharon, Maine. Only July 28, 2016, … agents.  Investigators responding to the robbery seized from the defendant’s residence a large quantity of cocaine, …
January 28, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA San Diego Announces 20th Take Back Day

March 01, 2021
… indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets, clearing out unused medicine is … make a difference and protect yourself and your loved ones from potential addiction and overdose. Return your unused, …
March 01, 2021
STORY

Part Two: DEA Washington Launches Violent Crime Solution

January 26, 2022
… Violent Crime Solution January 26, 2022 Built on Community and Trust By: DEA Washington Division, Public Information … Office   With incidents of violent crime, homicide rates, and crimes involving firearms at a disturbing high ( in … in our communities is a fundamental right we all deserve from our government,” said SAC Forget. “The effects that …
January 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2018 Expand The Circle: Reach All Victims

April 05, 2018
… time to memorialize victims and to hear inspirational words from local law enforcement agencies, victim advocates and personal stories from the victims themselves. The Tribute is sponsored by the … victim advocates. By providing a single, uniform message from these agencies and service providers, we can help …
April 05, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Administrator Anne Milgram Remarks on the Overdose Epidemic

November 17, 2021
… reached a devastating new height. 265 people die every day from drug overdoses. Countless more [people] overdose and … mass-producing fentanyl and methamphetamine largely sourced from chemicals in China and they're distributing these … urgent. DEA’s top priority is to protect our communities from the criminal drug networks that threaten our safety and …
November 17, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Dominican Congressman Charged with International Cocaine Trafficking Arrested at Miami International Airport

May 18, 2021
… trafficking, following the official’s international flight from the Dominican Republic to Miami.  Fifty-eight-year-old … returned by a Miami federal grand jury on March 11, 2021, from about 2014 to 2017, Congressman Gutierrez Diaz was part … Administration (DEA) Miami Field Division with assistance from the Department of Justice Criminal Division’s Office of …
May 18, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Orlando Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring and Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin

March 23, 2021
… at the same designated location and purchased narcotics from him. This occurred on six different dates and resulted … Santos-Garcia, at an address on Brosche Road in Orlando from which the co-defendants were distributing narcotics in … Administration Orlando District Office, with assistance from the Orlando Police Department. It is being prosecuted …
March 23, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Eustis man sentenced to 18 years for methamphetamine and gun offenses

July 22, 2020
… baggies. At the time of his arrest, DeCotis was on release from a state bond for charges related to similar conduct 10 … felonies and violent crimes. He had been recently released from prison in February 2017, six months before committing … Administration Orlando District Office with support from the Eustis Police Department.  It was prosecuted by the …
July 22, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Two South Florida Police Officers Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking Crime

November 02, 2020
… Obafemi Monsuru Lawal, 24, and Trevanti McLeod, 23, all from South Florida, have been charged with money laundering … 10 kilograms of cocaine connected to a Mexican drug cartel from its pick-up point in Homestead, Florida to its drop-off … by the DEA Miami Field Division (FD), with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Miami Field Office, …
November 02, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Winter Garden man with numerous felony convictions sentenced to 12 years in federal prison

January 06, 2020
… According to court documents, on Feb. 8, 2019, deputies from the Orange County Sherriff’s Office responded to a call … officers conducted an undercover purchase of cocaine from Smith. On March 6, 2019, officers executed a warrant at … As a previously convicted felon, Smith is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. …
January 06, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Colombian cocaine trafficking organization sentenced to over 24 years

December 12, 2019
… the maritime transportation of large quantities of cocaine from Colombia to Panama and Costa Rica using small go-fast … Guard interdicted two go-fast smuggling vessels dispatched from Colombia by the DTO. During those interdictions, the … Enforcement Task Force comprised of agents and analysts from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States …
December 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Eight more Gadsden, Jackson, and Calhoun County residents

September 13, 2019
… federal drug trafficking offenses. The indictment arises from an investigation that previously resulted in charges … against twelve other defendants for offenses stemming from a long-term investigation into drug trafficking.   The … Florida   The superseding indictment and arrests resulted from an ongoing Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force …
September 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Career Offender Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Offense

July 13, 2018
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … of methamphetamine less than two months after his release from state custody.  “The amount of prison time Shedd … “This sentencing removes yet another dangerous criminal from our streets and sends a clear message to others who may …
July 13, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Rochester man convicted of operating drug trafficking organization

June 07, 2018
… offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … the transportation of several hundred kilograms of cocaine from the western United States to the Rochester area between … in the seizure of a six-kilogram shipment of cocaine from a courier as the drugs were being transported from …
June 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Flagler Beach man indicted on drug and gun charges

June 15, 2018
… Flagler Beach man indicted on drug and gun charges June 15, 2018 Miami Contact Info Contact Us … and “Primal Visions,” as being used to distribute drugs. From late March 2018 through Jodoin’s arrest, U.S. Customs …
June 15, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Bradenton drug dealer sentenced to prison

June 06, 2018
… positive for cocaine. Officers also recovered $237 from a fanny-pack that was strapped to Johnson’s waistband and another $207 from his front pants’ pockets.  Shortly thereafter, Code … later told law enforcement that Johnson had told him to run from the car and get rid of the objects. Code also stated …
June 06, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Forestville Dentist Sentenced For Distributing Drugs

February 21, 2007
… including Oxydodone, and for distributing cocaine from his dental office, announced United States Attorney for … write the prescriptions in other names to avoid detection. From January 1997 to October 2004, Curtis wrote …
February 21, 2007
PRESS RELEASE

Newport News Drug Dealer Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

July 11, 2007
… Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Christopher C. Goumenis Domestic all of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia Additional Division Info … today. According to court documents, the charges stem from a drug organization that, since January 2005, imported …
July 11, 2007