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Springdale Man Sentenced To Over 12 Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy And Federal Firearms Charges

January 27, 2016
… Ramos for the distribution of methamphetamine.  From October to December the Drug Task Force, utilizing a confidential informant, purchased methamphetamine from Ramos on three separate occasions.  As a result of a …
January 27, 2016
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Alabama Doctor Arrested For Unlawful Distribution Of Prescription Drugs And Money Laundering

May 12, 2016
… and money laundering offenses.  Those charges stem from Dr. Ritchea’s operating a “pill mill,” which is a … hydromorphone and hydrocodone-directly from a drug manufacturer.  With these pills, Dr. Ritchea was …
May 12, 2016
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Owner Of MRI Machine Used At Opelika “Pill Mill” Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering Charges

July 08, 2016
… Thursday, July 7, 2016 in federal court to charges stemming from his role in the operation of a “pill mill” that existed … Division investigated the case, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Opelika Police …
July 08, 2016
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Heroin Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison

August 26, 2016
… and wreak havoc in our communities will never escape from facing the consequences of their criminal activities,” … Service - Criminal Investigation Division, with assistance from the Louisiana State Police, East Baton Rouge Parish …
August 26, 2016
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Is This Saturday

October 18, 2016
… (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 22nd NEW ORLEANS - After … high the first time, according to the NSDUH.  The removal from homes of unwanted prescription pills that can be …
October 18, 2016
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Man Sentenced To Over 11 Years In Prison For Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

February 24, 2017
… no022417_fig1.JPG SHREVEPORT, La. - A man from Texas was sentenced Wednesday to over 11 years in … was later learned that Williams transported methamphetamine from Texas to Greenwood for Hearn who intended to distribute …
February 24, 2017
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8+ Years For Arkansas Methamphetamine Trafficker

April 04, 2017
… distributing methamphetamine. Agents learned that King was from out of town and staying in a local hotel and obtained a … to arrange for a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from King.  Agents set up surveillance and observed as King …
April 04, 2017
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Hot Springs Heroin Trafficker Sentenced

April 28, 2017
… for and conduct at least six controlled purchases of heroin from Hudson in Hot Springs, exchanging funds for the … exchanged $200 for a quarter of an ounce of methamphetamine from Hudson. Hudson was indicted by a federal jury in July …
April 28, 2017
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Anthony Vita Receives Fifteen-Year Prison Sentence In Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Death

August 22, 2017
… death in their distribution of opioids and those suffering from addiction will seek and find the support and assistance … Drug Enforcement (DEA), Syracuse Resident (with Assistance from DEA Norfolk, Virginia Resident Office), the Onondaga …
August 22, 2017
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Bronx Man Sentenced To Over 12 Years In Prison For Trafficking 40,000 Oxycodone Pills, Cocaine

October 09, 2017
… case, and materials presented at the sentencing hearing: From in or about late 2012 up to and including in or about … the prescriptions. In addition, Herrera purchased oxycodone from legitimate prescription holders and others in his …
October 09, 2017
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North Country Couple Sentenced On Methamphetamine Charges

November 20, 2017
… pseudoephedrine pills with an aggregate weight of 96 grams from different drug stores in and around Lewis County.  … and to avoid scrutiny, often rotated the stores from which they bought the pills. Granger and Thomas …
November 20, 2017
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Binghamton Area Physician Required To Pay Civil Penalty For Violations Of The Federal Controlled Substances Act

December 03, 2014
… to maintain a biennial inventory of controlled substances from January 18, 2010 to August 8, 2012. A biennial … we will take whatever steps are necessary to prevent this from happening.” On …
December 03, 2014
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Two Men Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Operating A Marijuana Grow House

March 03, 2011
… DEA Special Agent in Charge JOHN P. GILBRIDE stated, "From locations in the inner city to locations in rural … Among other things, law enforcement officers recovered from the house, approximately 150 marijuana plants, lights, …
March 03, 2011
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Ninth Ward Heroin Dealer Sentenced To 10 Years For Heroin Conspiracy

May 17, 2017
… Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … agents performed several controlled purchases of heroin from Celestine, and he was subsequently arrested with …
May 17, 2017
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Pizzaro Convicted Of Methamphetamine, Heroin Trafficking In New Orleans

August 18, 2017
… the conspiracy. SBSO deputies coordinated with agents from the DEA New Orleans Field Office, and on June 26-27, … and St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department.  Parents and …
August 18, 2017
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Texas Man Sentenced To More Than 15 Years In Prison For Meth Distribution In Shreveport/Bossier Area

November 07, 2017
… methamphetamine in the Shreveport/Bossier City area from March 1, 2016 to December 1, 2016. Mejia was the source of supply from Texas. Mejia would provide drugs and took part in …
November 07, 2017
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Two Sentenced To Lengthy Federal Prison Term On Drug Charges

December 18, 2017
… 2015, Martin and Anderson obtained cocaine hydrochloride from sources of supply in Texas and Jackson, Mississippi, … Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, with assistance from the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, the Ridgeland Police …
December 18, 2017
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Jury Convicts Palmer Man Of Third Marijuana Grow And Forfeits Grow House

April 09, 2014
… grow was his largest yet, with over 600 plants which ranged from starter plants to plants that were over seven feet … and the State Drug Enforcement Unit Task Force members from both the Wasilla and Palmer Police Departments. On …
April 09, 2014
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High Ranking Sinaloa Cartel Member Indicted On Various Drug And Money Laundering Charges

March 28, 2013
… to move large quantities of methamphetamine at a time from the interior of Mexico to the U.S/Mexico border … the Sinaloa Cartel, controlled key drug distribution routes from Sinaloa, Mexico to destination points along the …
March 28, 2013
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Two Phoenix Area Men Convicted In Prison Drug Conspiracy

September 20, 2013
… was tried before U.S. District Court Judge Roslyn O. Silver from Sept. 4-18, 2013. The defendants are being held after … marijuana and over $75,000 in cash.  Moreno was prohibited from possessing either weapon because of two prior felony …
September 20, 2013
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day To Offer Residents The Ability To Safely Dispose Of Unwanted And Expired Medications Saturday, October 26th

October 24, 2013
… The majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends including from the home medicine cabinet, according to surveys of …
October 24, 2013
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DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back A Success

May 02, 2011
… sd050211fig1.jpg SAN DIEGO, CA - The final tally is in from the second National Prescription Take-Back Day this … for destruction on Saturday. This represents an increase from last year of 1,003 pounds and 85 boxes. “The 1,000 …
May 02, 2011
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Narcotics Task Force Announces Marijuana Seizures

December 09, 2013
… enforcement partners seized over 120,084 marijuana plants from 113 separate grow locations - 58 outdoor sites and 55 … is the fact that 78,318 marijuana plants were removed from our public lands.  That includes both U.S. Forest …
December 09, 2013
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Doctor Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison For Selling Oxycodone Prescriptions To Addicts And Dealers For Cash And Gifts

December 09, 2014
… Agent in Charge William R. Sherman. “Mr. Watson went from being a physician to a drug dealer for the simple … trafficking: Greed. The diversion of prescription drugs from their intended use continues to be a serious issue and …
December 09, 2014
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Narcotics Task Force Announces Marijuana Seizures

December 10, 2014
… enforcement partners seized over 131,818 marijuana plants from 103 separate grow locations - 53 outdoor sites and 50 … significance is the fact that 58,917 plants were removed from our public lands.  That includes both U.S. Forest …
December 10, 2014
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DEA Makes Undercover Purchases Of Synthetic Drugs

June 02, 2015
… alarm due to a sharp increase in hospital visits resulting from spice-related emergencies. The San Diego County … other relief related to the sale of Spice.  The cases arise from a joint investigation with the Drug Enforcement …
June 02, 2015
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Scuba Diver Smuggles 55 Pounds Of Cocaine In Under Water/Cross Border Tunnel

August 20, 2015
… Kelly McKay Recruiter Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … Border Patrol agents found an underground tunnel from Mexicali, Mexico, continuing under the border and … Canal in Calexico through an underground tunnel from Mexico into the United States, wearing scuba gear and …
August 20, 2015
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DEA Releases 2015 Drug-Related Overdose Death Report For Pennsylvania

July 12, 2016
… Engage Philadelphia Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … reported across Pennsylvania in 2015; an increase of 23.4% from the total number of overdose deaths reported in … rate was 26 per 100,000 people in Pennsylvania, an increase from the reported 2014 rate of 21 per 100,000 people.  The …
July 12, 2016
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DEA And Arizona’s AG Announce Sentencing Of Dr. Corina Hollander

May 02, 2011
… 33 months in the Arizona Department of Corrections stemming from her conviction involving various charges. Hollander … charges in July 2010 with seven other individuals stemming from her coordination of a large scale prescription drug …
May 02, 2011
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Tucson Woman Sentenced To Prison For Her Role In Dangerous Plastic Surgeries

August 11, 2015
… began its investigation in May 2013, after receiving a tip from a patient who sought emergency treatment following the … which Garcia assisted.  The victim developed an infection from an attempted liposuction and breast augmentation …
August 11, 2015