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Two Hampden County Men Indicted For Large Scale Drug Conspiracy

March 25, 2016
… drive to Texas to pick up kilograms of cocaine and heroin from his Mexican supply source.  He then returned to … search of the tractor trailer, $1.17 million was recovered from a hidden compartment of the cab. Also that day, $350,000 was recovered from the residence of Roman. The charge of conspiring to …
March 25, 2016
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East Haven Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Drug And Gun Offenses

March 30, 2016
… and unlawfully possessing firearms. This matter stems from a DEA Task Force investigation that included the use of … approximately $15,000 and a loaded nine millimeter rifle from Wrubel.  On January 30, 2014, a grand jury returned an … New Haven Task Force, which includes personnel from the New Haven, Hamden, Branford, Meriden, West Haven, …
March 30, 2016
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West Haven Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Federal Prison For Drug And Gun Offenses

March 31, 2016
… and unlawfully possessing firearms. This matter stems from a DEA Task Force investigation that included the use of … approximately $15,000 and a loaded nine millimeter rifle from Wrubel. On January 30, 2014, a grand jury returned an … New Haven Task Force, which includes personnel from the New Haven, Hamden, Branford, Meriden, West Haven, …
March 31, 2016
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Convicted Drug Trafficker And Money Launderer Sentenced To Prison

April 07, 2016
… transportation and distribution of cocaine and marijuana from Los Angeles to Boston.  Fernandes, who at the time of … under the alias “Orlando Sanchez,” obtained the drugs from sources in Los Angeles, and utilized various means, … and his co-conspirators also laundered the proceeds made from the sale of those drugs.  The conspiracy utilized …
April 07, 2016
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Norwich Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Heroin Distribution Charge

May 02, 2016
… distribute, and distribution of, heroin.  This matter stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … The emergency involved an 18-year-old male who had died from an apparent heroin overdose.  Fisher was not present at … Police Department.  The Task Force includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
May 02, 2016
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Ansonia Man Sentenced To 57 Months In Federal Prison For Trafficking Prescription Narcotics

May 11, 2016
… Costanzo sold prescription narcotics to numerous customers from his Dwight Street residence.  The investigation further … admitted that he used more than $72,000 in funds derived from his illegal drug enterprise to purchase a residence … The Tactical Diversion Squad includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
May 11, 2016
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Cranston Man Detained On Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

October 07, 2016
… Police Department detectives, with the assistance of agents from the Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force, executed a court … allegedly included multiple controlled purchases of heroin from Bermudez. According to information presented to the … of receiving approximately $12,000 worth of heroin from a supplier on multiple occasions and distributing this …
October 07, 2016
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Haverhill Resident Guilty Of Drug Conspiracy

October 28, 2016
… than $18,000 in cash and a quantity of cocaine were seized from his residence in Haverhill during the execution of a … of oxycodone pills and over $2,000 in cash were recovered from his residence at the time of his arrest. A sentencing … Diversion Squad led the investigation with assistance from the Haverhill, MA Police Department, the Methuen, MA …
October 28, 2016
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Matthew Peterson Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Federal Charges For Stealing Prescription Opioids

July 16, 2015
… @DEAChicagoDiv Shane Catone Domestic Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … reckless behavior not only denied patients relief from pain but also jeopardized their medical condition and … According to his guilty plea and documents filed in court, from August 2013 to November 5, 2013, Peterson, who was then …
July 16, 2015
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Two Ashland Residents Sentenced To Federal Prison For Distributing Controlled Substance Analogues And Filing False Tax Returns

November 09, 2015
… conservatively, over 25 kilograms of synthetic drugs from late 2009 through the fall of 2013 at the JC Moon store … made millions of dollars by distributing synthetic drugs from the JC Moon store, and they showed complete disregard … who used and became addicted to synthetic drugs purchased from Morrison and Novak at the JC Moon store testified that …
November 09, 2015
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 2nd Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 29, 2011
… 47 area Dallas/Ft. Worth sites o n Saturday, April 30 th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service is free and anonymous, no … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. “Prescription drug abuse has …
April 29, 2011
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For Third Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 29, 2011
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info … 70 area Dallas/Ft. Worth sites on Saturday, October 29 th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service is free and anonymous, no … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine …
October 29, 2011
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 5th Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

September 26, 2012
… 70 area Dallas/Ft. Worth sites on Saturday, September 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service is free and anonymous, no … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. “Prescription drug abuse has …
September 26, 2012
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 6th Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 26, 2013
… 87 area Dallas/Ft. Worth sites on Saturday, April 27th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The service is free and anonymous, … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. “Prescription drug abuse has …
April 26, 2013
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 7th Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 21, 2013
… 90 area Dallas/Ft. Worth sites on Saturday, October 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The service is free and anonymous, … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. “Prescription drug abuse has …
October 21, 2013
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Nine Arrested For Running Methamphetamine, Cocaine And Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy

June 17, 2016
… their arrests earlier this week on federal charges stemming from their roles in a methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana … and the Texas Department of Public Safety, with assistance from the Big Spring, Sundown and Levelland Police … a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years.  Fines could range from $250,000 to $4,000,000.  Assistant U.S. Attorney …
June 17, 2016
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Multiple Defendants Indicted In Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

October 20, 2014
… - (414) 336-7300 SOUTH BEND, Ind. - ―Nine individuals from the Chicago and Michigan City areas have been indicted … roles in a heroin distribution conspiracy that operated from approximately 2009 through the present.  A principal … and phone calls by these defendants to purchase heroin from Willis.  Once purchased, the heroin was brought back to …
October 20, 2014
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Ashland Residents For Distributing Controlled Substance Analogues, Filing False Tax Returns And Money Laundering

December 16, 2014
… the United States by skimming a significant amount of cash from JC Moon sales and not including this skimmed cash on … to report approximately $575,752 in business receipts from JC Moon over a three-year period; and (6) engaging in a $100,000 financial transaction in proceeds from the drug business. In addition to the 35 criminal …
December 16, 2014
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Methuen Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Trafficking And Firearms Charges

June 26, 2017
… crime. Statements in earlier court proceedings showed that from approximately the spring of 2014 through January of … of large quantities of these drugs into New Hampshire from source cities such as Lawrence, Massachusetts.” Acting … on the drug charge.  Diaz Pena will likely be deported from the United States after completing his federal …
June 26, 2017
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Manchester Man Sentenced To 87 Months In Federal Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Over Six Kilograms Of Methamphetamine

June 27, 2017
… for $85,000. Approximately 4.5 kilograms were recovered from Ramirez-Aldava’s vehicle at the time of his arrest. As … the conspiracy charge on March 16, 2017.  Upon his release from federal prison, Ramirez-Aldava was ordered to serve two … release.  However, Ramirez-Aldava is likely to be deported from the United States after completing his federal …
June 27, 2017
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Stamford Man Sentenced To 42 Months In Prison For Distributing Oxycodone

July 19, 2017
… In Prison For Distributing Oxycodone July 19, 2017 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … release, for distributing oxycodone. This matter stems from an investigation headed by the DEA’s Bridgeport High … Task Force conducted four controlled purchases of narcotics from Mendez.  A subsequent court-authorized wiretap …
July 19, 2017
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Trafficker Of Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Sentenced To Prison

April 27, 2017
… Police Department detectives, with the assistance of agents from the Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force, executed a court … which included multiple controlled purchases of heroin from Bermudez. According to information presented to the … receiving approximately $12,000 worth of heroin from a supplier on multiple occasions and distributing the …
April 27, 2017
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New London Trafficker Sentenced For Dealing Heroina…Again

May 02, 2017
… that Cabanban was selling heroin while out on day passes from a halfway house in Hartford. On July 1, 2016, … arranged a controlled purchase of 500 bags of heroin from Cabanban. Cabanban was arrested after he arrived at … to complete the transaction. Cabanban had been transferred from a federal Bureau of Prisons facility to a Hartford …
May 02, 2017
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Leader Of Northwest Georgia Oxycodone Distribution Ring Sentenced To Federal Prison

October 24, 2011
… and other information presented in court: This case stems from a joint investigation by agents of the Drug Enforcement … The organization obtained the vast majority of its pills from Florida. Specifically, Alvarez would either fund trips … members of the organization, would reinvest the proceeds from the sales of the pills into the conspiracy to fund …
October 24, 2011
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Pharmacist Convicted Of Illegally Dispensing Prescription Drugs

October 04, 2012
… also have to forfeit his interests in property obtained from the proceeds of his crime. This includes more than … pharmacy in Millingotn when he committed the crimes. From September 2003 through December 2005, he engaged in a …
October 04, 2012
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

November 07, 2013
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Take-Back Days are presently …
November 07, 2013
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

November 07, 2013
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Take-Back Days are presently …
November 07, 2013
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

November 07, 2013
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Take-Back Days are presently …
November 07, 2013
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Synthetic Drugs – Real Consequences Summit 2014

April 15, 2014
… in Georgia. This one-day summit features prominent speakers from law enforcement, public health, and drug abuse victims … locally, regionally and nationally. These drugs are made from a variety of dangerous chemical compounds that can be … their chemicals and formulas in an effort to stay hidden from law enforcement. "Synthetic drugs pose a deadly danger …
April 15, 2014
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DEA’s Eighth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

May 13, 2014
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Take-Back Days are presently …
May 13, 2014