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Central Oregon Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

April 24, 2024
… was using a courier to transport bulk quantities of drugs from either Southern California or Mexico into Oregon. On … he had been tasked by Sarabia with bringing him fentanyl from Southern California or Mexico. On March 15, 2023, … fentanyl pills, 41 grams of cocaine, and nine firearms from the residence of a co-conspirator who was working for …
April 24, 2024
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Spokane Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl Pills Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

April 19, 2024
… observed a man and a woman use the vehicle to drive from the hotel to a gas station a short distance away. An … man was Bevans. LLPD arrested Bevans on a felony warrant from the Department of Corrections. When he was arrested, … accountable as many times as it takes to protect the public from this grave threat.” “Despite periods of incarceration …
April 19, 2024
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Drug Trafficker Who Created Fortified Compound at Bellingham Homeless Encampment Pleads Guilty

March 14, 2024
… Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Arrested Returning from Drug Run with More Than 65,000 Fentanyl Pills – Search … he was stopped in Oregon apparently returning from California where he had picked up a supply of drugs. … United States Attorney Amanda McDowell with assistance from Oregon Assistant United States Attorney Peter Sax. ### …
March 14, 2024
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Cross-Country Methamphetamine Conspiracy Halted in Washington County

July 08, 2022
… Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … into Southwest Virginia Abingdon, Va., – A man, formerly from California, who recently relocated to Southwest … their meth trafficking business in Washington County from January 2021 through April 2022 and conspired with …
July 08, 2022
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Chillum Drug Dealer Caught with Two Kilograms in Cocaine Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison

February 16, 2022
… Police Department (PGPD). According to his plea agreement, from July 2020 to November 2020, Ipina sold cocaine to … time of his arrest, law enforcement also recovered $1,021 from Ipina’s person.   In an interview with law enforcement, … in recovered cash to purchase 10 kilograms of cocaine from a drug supplier in Texas. As stated in his plea …
February 16, 2022
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DEA Washington Commemorates Black History Month

February 08, 2022
… integral part of our unique history as a nation. It spans from some of America’s darkest days – the time of slavery – … These differences reflect where each individual comes from, the current world we all live in, and the great places … As a team, we will work to protect our fellow citizens from the threat of violent crime, deadly drugs, and …
February 08, 2022
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Baltimore Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges

December 02, 2021
… September 15, 2020, DEA agents saw Gray carry a black bag from his residence to his car and drive away. Gray’s car was … searched the car and found a black bag (different bag from the first observation) in the trunk containing: a 9mm … knew that as a result of that conviction, he was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition. This case is part …
December 02, 2021
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Baltimore Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin

June 17, 2021
… Law Enforcement Seized $24,422 in Drug Proceeds from Bascom’s Residence Baltimore, MD  – U.S. District Judge … County Police Department. According to his plea agreement, from May 2020 to February 23, 2021, Bascom conspired with … quantities of drug cutting agents, and drug paraphernalia from Bascom’s co-conspirator’s residences. SAC Jarod Forget …
June 17, 2021
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Previously Convicted Drug Trafficker Facing Federal Indictment for a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

June 01, 2021
… Police Department. According to the two-count indictment, from December 2020 to January 12, 2021, Prilliman conspired … later received sentencing reductions, and he was released from federal custody in March 2019. If convicted, Prilliman … in the same location.  This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
June 01, 2021
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Newport News Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Receiving Over 200 Kilograms of Cocaine

April 27, 2021
… compartments of tractor-trailers driven cross-country from California. During this time, King and his … or his co-conspirators attended the unloading of cocaine from the tractor-trailers and brought King’s money, which … sentenced previously in 2017 to terms ranging from 9 to 27 years in prison based on their roles in the …
April 27, 2021
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Manager in Major Baltimore Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced

April 23, 2021
… Department.   According to Ringgold’s plea agreement, from October 2018 to April 2019, law enforcement … and fentanyl to drug users and drug redistributors from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. … supplies of narcotics and the collection of drug proceeds from distributors.  Investigators regularly overheard …
April 23, 2021
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Virginia doctor prescribed half a million opioid and fentanyl pills in two years, sentenced to 40 years in prison

October 02, 2019
… to have prescribed more than half a million opioid pills from his Martinsville practice. He was convicted of having caused the death of a West Virginia woman from the oxycodone and oxymorphone he prescribed, … and fentanyl.  A majority of those receiving prescriptions from Smithers traveled hundreds of miles, one-way, to …
October 02, 2019
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day yields fruitful results in Georgia

May 06, 2019
… remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.   DEA launched its …
May 06, 2019
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Doctor charged for prescribing narcotics to non-patients and ordered detained until trial

March 20, 2019
… the Southern District of Georgia Bobby L. Christine. Agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration took Di Blasi … operated in Pooler and Braselton to individuals traveling from at least 11 states. In addition, the complaint … prosecutors will work to remove dangerous drug distributors from our communities, whether they are street-corner dealers …
March 20, 2019
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Opioid prosecutors continue to be focus of Southern District task force

March 20, 2019
… Jr., for stealing opioid pills oxycodone and hydrocodone from her employer, said U.S. Attorney for the Southern … those individuals who divert those highly addictive drugs from their proper use,” said U.S. Attorney Christine. “It is … Hacker. “We will use every tool we have to stop criminals from exploiting the vulnerable by taking advantage of their …
March 20, 2019
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Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Firearm And Drug Offenses

March 07, 2024
… an obliterated serial number while on supervised release from an earlier federal firearm charge. Dane Mitchell, 32, … vehicle after he had been shot at. Mitchell is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to a 2018 … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
March 07, 2024
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Houston Group Arrested for Running Pharma-Grade Drug Stash House

March 05, 2024
… specifically pharmaceutical grade drugs such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, announced Drug Enforcement Administration … Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and  U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Kerry Lewis Walker, … Rx 245 pharmacy and suppled the Green Houses with drugs from her business, according to the charges.  The indictment …
March 05, 2024
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Three Waterbury Residents Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl Pills

January 25, 2024
… with Trafficking Fentanyl Pills January 25, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … two controlled purchases of a total of 550 fentanyl pills from Espinosa.  On November 29, 2023, investigators made a controlled purchase of 2,000 fentanyl pills from Espinosa and, on that date, identified Collado as her …
January 25, 2024
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New Orleans Division Encourages Communities to Make Every Day Take Back Day

January 25, 2024
… The Take Back program has received an overwhelming response from communities across the country.  In 2023, DEA collected … for a nonmedical purpose obtained that medication from a family member or friend.  Removing unnecessary medications from the home can help prevent situations involving not …
January 25, 2024
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Man Found with Drugs, Guns, and Explosives Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

January 23, 2024
… prison for violating his supervised release conditions from an underlying 2011 case, for a total of 152 months of … handcuffs.  “DEA’s primary mission is to protect Americans from those who would poison and harm our citizens,” said … whose efforts removed dangerous narcotics and weapons from our streets to build a safer and stronger community.” …
January 23, 2024
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Violent Indiana Felon Sentenced to 11 Years for Armed Trafficking of Fentanyl Pills

January 19, 2024
… Sauer 9 mm semiautomatic handgun that was previously stolen from an Indiana State Police trooper. In an interview with … per day. At the time of the search, Cook was prohibited from possessing firearms due to his 2018 felony conviction … U.S. Probation Office for five years following his release from federal prison. U.S. Attorney Myers thanked Assistant …
January 19, 2024
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Members and Associates of Grape Street Crips Gang Admit Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization

January 19, 2024
… cocaine; and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. From April 2021 through October 2022, Carney and others – … which were used in furtherance of the narcotics trade, from the members of the conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Sellinger …
January 19, 2024
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Honduran Drug Dealer Indicted and Detained Pending Trial for Possessing more than a Kilogram of Fentanyl on Multiple Dates in 2023

January 17, 2024
… "Our efforts to disrupt the fentanyl trade take many forms, from prosecuting the dealers who peddle this poison on the … agencies to stop the scourge of fentanyl trafficking from further ravaging the Bay Area," said HSI Special Agent … and Kevin Yeh are prosecuting this case with assistance from Paralegal Specialist Tina Rosenbaum. The prosecution is …
January 17, 2024
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Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

December 20, 2023
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task … received large quantities of fentanyl and heroin from suppliers in Connecticut and New York and distributed … The DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue …
December 20, 2023
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Texas Inmates, Correctional Officers Indicted on Narcotics Smuggling Charges

December 19, 2023
… indictment alleges that the group obtained the narcotics from multiple sources of supply, including Osama Mohammed … agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration seized from defendant residences, more than 520 grams of paper … in the indictment, Miller transferred nearly $333,000 from the peer-to-peer payment platforms used in the …
December 19, 2023
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Illegally Armed Methamphetamine Trafficker is Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison

December 14, 2023
… conducting surveillance observed Purvis drive away from his residence in Waynesville. Shortly thereafter, … over a bridge, deputies observed Purvis toss a backpack from his passenger window into the river and he continued to … nearly $9,000 in cash, narcotics, and an air power rifle from Purvis and his vehicle. Law enforcement then located …
December 14, 2023
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Offense

December 14, 2023
… investigators made two controlled purchases of marijuana from the store. On October 5, 2022, Manson and others were … duffel bag containing approximately 25 pounds of marijuana, from a Vernon residence where Manson had stored the items. … Science Laboratory.  The DEA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
December 14, 2023
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Indianapolis Man Sentenced to Over 20 Years for Drug Trafficking and Gun Crimes

November 29, 2023
… As a result of those convictions, Brown is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law. … Attorney Myers. “Every neighborhood deserves to be safe from criminals dealing deadly drugs and armed with deadly … U.S. Probation Office for 10 years following his release from federal prison and pay a $500 fine. U.S. Attorney Myers …
November 29, 2023
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Three Indian River County Residents Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

November 16, 2023
… (meth), fentanyl, and other illegal substances from individuals in Indian River County. The investigation … to purchase the controlled substances. In addition, from July 2022 until March 2023, the DEA and IRCSO … an undercover detective to purchase illegal narcotics from members of the drug trafficking organization. The …
November 16, 2023
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Hartford Man Involved in Oxycodone and Fentanyl Pill Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Prison

September 26, 2023
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a joint investigation by the DEA Tactical Diversion … oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, and other drugs from neighborhood grocery stores in New Britain and … New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad is composed of personnel from the DEA and the Bristol, East Windsor, Hamden, New …
September 26, 2023