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Fatal overdose in Manhattan leads to arrest of alleged drug dealer in Miami

October 03, 2018
… will continue to target and charge drug dealers that profit from the lethal opioid epidemic that is killing so many … and the DEA Tactical Diversion Squad-NY, comprising agents from the DEA, the NYPD, the New York State Police, New York …
October 03, 2018
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Member of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Firearm and Drug Trafficking Offenses

February 05, 2025
… across his chest – law enforcement had recovered firearms from similar bags in the past. During a search of Darosa’s … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
February 05, 2025
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New Haven Gang Member Involved in 2021 Murder Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Federal Prison

February 05, 2025
… Than 20 Years in Federal Prison February 05, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … themselves with the word “Honcho,” which is derived from the street name of an Exit 8 member who was murdered on … Exit 8 members and associates also stole vehicles, at times from outside of the state, and used those stolen vehicles …
February 05, 2025
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Info for Teens

December 11, 2024
… Info for Teens Peers Speak Out Teens from Maryland Teens from California Info for Teens Using prescription pills that …
December 11, 2024
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Braintree Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges

October 29, 2024
… Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges October 29, 2024 New England … also purchased over $465,000 worth of methamphetamine from Alkayisi between January and May 2021. O’Hearn … of cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and other controlled substances from O’Hearn’s residence. Over $213,000 in cash was also …
October 29, 2024
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Washington Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role as “Right Hand Man” in Deadly Drug Distribution Ring

October 25, 2024
… Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role as “Right Hand Man” in Deadly Drug Distribution Ring October 25, 2024 … Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … A few weeks later, Ibarra-Valle was stopped returning from a drug run to California. In the car authorities found …
October 25, 2024
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Member Of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty To Racketeering And Drug Trafficking Offenses

October 08, 2024
… and cocaine base (crack cocaine) to cooperating witnesses. From February 2021 to March 2022, Taylor worked with other … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
October 08, 2024
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Drug Trafficker Involved in High-Speed Chase with Spokane Police Sentenced to Federal Prison

August 15, 2024
… arranged a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from the organization.  When agents went to the location … Carillo-Nava attempted to escape responsibility by running from police,” stated U.S. Attorney Waldref. “Working with …
August 15, 2024
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New Haven Gang Member Involved in Several Shootings Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

July 29, 2024
… to 14 Years in Federal Prison July 29, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … themselves with the word “Honcho,” which is derived from the street name of an Exit 8 member who was murdered on … Exit 8 members and associates also stole vehicles, at times from outside of the state, and used those stolen vehicles …
July 29, 2024
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OptumRx Agrees to Pay $20M to Resolve Allegations that It Filled Opioid Prescriptions in Violation of the Controlled Substances Act

June 27, 2024
… these trinity prescriptions, which OptumRx filled primarily from a mail order pharmacy location in Carlsbad, California, … are the last line of defense protecting the public from potentially dangerous and addictive medications,” said …
June 27, 2024
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Former Corrections Officer Sentenced To Probation For Attempting To Smuggle Narcotics Into Prison

June 26, 2024
… and that DeJesus used to coordinate drug distribution from inside the jail. DeJesus pleaded guilty in June 2024 … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
June 26, 2024
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Johnston Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

June 02, 2024
… hearing, King was ordered to forfeit proceeds derived from his drug trafficking activities to include a Jaguar XF … by the Rhode Island Drug Task Force, comprised of personnel from the DEA; Internal Revenue Service Criminal …
June 02, 2024
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Defendants Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Overdose Death of Carlsbad Woman

May 22, 2024
… Valley. One minute prior, a 911 call had been placed from the victim’s phone, in which a male individual reported … the bathroom floor. A San Diego Police officer pulled D.G. from the bathroom, determined she was not breathing, and …
May 22, 2024
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Defendant Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Overdose Deaths of Two People

April 26, 2024
… bond. San Diego Police officers along with investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Overdose Response … found inside Sargent’s backpack and duffel bag recovered from the scene. A subsequent search by investigators of …
April 26, 2024
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is This Saturday!

April 26, 2024
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event aims to remove unneeded prescriptions from homes to help prevent medication misuse by offering …
April 26, 2024
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New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking Charges

April 04, 2024
… investigators arrested Watson and seized multiple weapons from his vehicle, as well as a loaded firearm from his residence.  Watson is the eighth defendant to plead …
April 04, 2024
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Orange Park Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possessing Over 5 Kilos of Cocaine With Intent to Distribute

March 29, 2024
… in Jacksonville in the St. Johns Bluff area. Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop on … troopers recovered approximately seven kilograms of cocaine from inside the car. DEA agents interviewed Fils-Aime who …
March 29, 2024
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Waterbury Woman Receives Prison Time for Role in Drug Ring

March 28, 2024
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a DEA New Haven Task Force and Waterbury Police … was intercepted on a wiretap ordering heroin and fentanyl from Duprey, which she then distributed to her drug …
March 28, 2024
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Windsor Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl

March 19, 2024
… Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl March 19, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … pills containing fentanyl, and other controlled substances, from a source of supply on the west coast of the U.S., and … The DEA Tactical Diversion Squad is composed of personnel from the DEA and the Bristol, East Windsor, Hamden, New …
March 19, 2024
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Eastern Shore Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty & Sentenced on Drug Charges

July 12, 2022
… established that Holbrook received quantities of cocaine from other persons and distributed or participated in the … 4, 2020, Holbrook arranged to receive a quantity of cocaine from supplier, Shakoor Stevenson.  On that day, Holbrook and …
July 12, 2022
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Two Penn North Baltimore Neighborhood Drug Dealers Plead Guilty to Fentanyl Related Charges

March 29, 2022
… undercover officer purchased 10 gelatin fentanyl capsules from the same two DTO associates.  Chemical analysis of … purchases in the known territory of the Bullseye DTO from co-conspirators who advised their narcotics as being …
March 29, 2022
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Oxon Hill Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms

May 06, 2022
… County Police Department. According to his guilty plea, from at least December 2020 until February 11, 2021, Rushdan … and picking up bags at the apartment while traveling to and from drug trafficking locations. On February 11, 2021, law …
May 06, 2022
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Hagerstown, Maryland Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Federal Fentanyl and Heroin Drug Charges

June 29, 2022
… March 18, 2019, law enforcement received an anonymous tip from a Hagerstown, Maryland storage facility customer … bore Smith’s photograph and the alias “Michael Silver”. From March 20 to April 24, 2019, law enforcement surveilled …
June 29, 2022
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Oxon Hill Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms

February 18, 2022
… County Police Department. According to his guilty plea, from at least December 2020 until February 11, 2021, Rushdan … and picking up bags at the apartment while traveling to and from drug trafficking locations. On February 11, 2021, law …
February 18, 2022
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Two Indicted on Drug Conspiracy and Other Charges in Landmark Case Following Fentanyl Overdose Death

January 27, 2022
… – A brother and sister were arrested on charges stemming from an investigation by federal and local law enforcement … 2021, death of a 20-year-old woman in Southeast Washington from acute Fentanyl intoxication. According to the …
January 27, 2022
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Leader of Wholesale Drug Distribution Network Pleads Guilty to Distributing Synthetic Cannabinoids and Laundering Millions in Proceeds

November 02, 2021
… Pleads Guilty to Distributing Synthetic Cannabinoids and Laundering Millions in Proceeds November 02, 2021 … Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … of the sale of that spice. According to court documents, from 2017 through November 2019, Joseph Ruis, 56, was the …
November 02, 2021
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Penn North Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison

September 14, 2021
… to his plea agreement, in July 2019, investigators from Drug Enforcement Administration’s Strike Force Group 1 … October 2019, investigators conducted controlled purchases from co-conspirators who had discussed drug trafficking with …
September 14, 2021
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Physician Assistant Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Methadone, and Alprazolam

August 26, 2021
… as a physician assistant with Drs. Rosen and Hoffberg from 2011 to 2018, where he treated patients during … pleaded guilty on June 9, 2021, to accepting kick-backs from a pharmaceutical company in exchange for prescribing a …
August 26, 2021
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Dark Web Vendor of Opioids and Counterfeit U.S. Currency Pleads Guilty

May 12, 2021
… web criminal marketplaces. According to court documents, from around October 2016 through February 2021, Albie Pagan, … U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and detectives from local assisting police agencies. The task force is …
May 12, 2021
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Essex Man Pleads Guilty To Crack Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

July 01, 2021
… Harford County Narcotics Task Force received authorization from a Circuit Court County Judge to intercept wire and … individual obtaining two to three ounces of crack cocaine from Hammond, the source of supply for the DTO. Hammond met …
July 01, 2021