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Final ‘In-Custody’ Defendant in Whatcom County Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

May 09, 2025
… in Whatcom County. The ring was actively moving fentanyl from the Seattle area to redistributors in Bellingham. Law … – for whatever reason –was willing to personally profit from the distribution of an addictive and often deadly …
May 09, 2025
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Man Caught Three Times with Dealer Quantities of Fentanyl Indicted Federally

April 11, 2025
… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Police and Medics Saved the Life of an Infant Suffering From Opioid Overdose During One Encounter SEATTLE – A …
April 11, 2025
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Six members of Paterson-based 230 Boys Gang indicted in 29-count indictment

September 25, 2020
… call detail records, law enforcement determined that from at least September 2018 through July 3, 2019, the … 4 Distribution of heroin and fentanyl (with death resulting from the substance) Peterson 5 Distribution of heroin …
September 25, 2020
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Violent Newark gang leader sentenced to two life sentences

September 19, 2018
… of the illegal drug trade in Newark, have been removed from the streets. In the case of the gang’s leader, Hamlet, … Boulevard and Spruce Street in Newark. Numerous shots fired from Manley’s Jeep Cherokee at Green’s vehicle struck Green …
September 19, 2018
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DEA New York Dedicates September 11th Memorial to NYPD and NYSP Task Force Officers

December 05, 2022
… DEA New York Dedicates September 11th Memorial to NYPD and NYSP Task Force Officers December 05, 2022 New York … offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … 11th Memorial - Dedicated to 7 DEA Task Force Officers from the NYPD and NYSP on 12-05-2022 at the DEA New York …
December 05, 2022
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Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 8 Years for Drug Trafficking, Role in Bridgeport Courthouse Shooting

May 20, 2022
… to their crimes and to protect gang members and associates from detection and prosecution by law enforcement authorities.  From approximately 2017 until August 2020, GHB/Hotz members …
May 20, 2022
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Gang Member Involved In Bridgeport Courthouse Shooting Sentenced To More Than 15 Years In Prison

April 08, 2022
… to their crimes and to protect gang members and associates from detection and prosecution by law enforcement authorities.  From approximately 2017 until August 2020, GHB/Hotz members …
April 08, 2022
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Bridgeport Gang Member Involved In Courthouse Shootings Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison

March 24, 2022
… to their crimes and to protect gang members and associates from detection and prosecution by law enforcement authorities.  From approximately 2017 until August 2020, GHB/Hotz members …
March 24, 2022
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Former High School Dean Charged with Murder

February 16, 2023
… offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … that a high school dean should be protecting his students from.  In addition, as alleged, the defendant shot and … law enforcement partners to weed out violent gang activity from every corner of our community.” DEA Special Agent in …
February 16, 2023
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Syracuse Man Sentenced to Ten Years Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

December 20, 2022
… Sentenced to Ten Years Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses December 20, 2022 New York Contact Info … offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … term of five-years supervised release following his release from prison, and to forfeit to the United States a handgun …
December 20, 2022
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Two Defendants Arrested for Operating Narcotics Delivery Service

September 16, 2021
… in this investigation.” As alleged in the Complaints [1] : From at least January 2018 to at least in or about February … continued to operate the Cab Louie Delivery Service.  From in or about October 2019 to in or about February 2020, …
September 16, 2021
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New York City prison bribery and narcotics smuggling prosecution completed with sentencing of last defendant

April 15, 2019
… Noel’s six co-defendants received sentences ranging from six months in a residential facility to 26 months’ … and endangering his fellow officers, Carl Noel will now go from guard to convicted felon,” said United States Attorney …
April 15, 2019
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More Than 450 Arrests of Illegal Immigrants and Suspected Drug Criminals Across Arkansas

February 27, 2025
… More Than 450 Arrests of Illegal Immigrants and Suspected Drug Criminals Across Arkansas February 27, … Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … of illegal immigration and protect our communities from criminals who seek to illegally enter the United States …
February 27, 2025
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Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 22 Years in Federal Prison

February 18, 2025
… to their crimes and to protect gang members and associates from detection and prosecution by law enforcement … gangs have been convicted of federal offenses stemming from this investigation, which has and solved eight murders …
February 18, 2025
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Lead Defendant in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to Nearly 15 Years in Federal Prison

December 17, 2024
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … - (910) 815-4513 Defendant conducted drug transactions from halfway house Methamphetamine DEA Stock Photo.jpg DEA … local, state, and federal partners to keep dangerous drugs from reaching our community’s streets and protecting the …
December 17, 2024
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Communities Nationwide Turn In Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 08, 2024
… removed nearly 19.2 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities across our country.  According to a report … medication for a non-medical purpose got that medication from a family member or friend.  DEA continues to expand …
November 08, 2024
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U.S. Attorney’s Office and DEA Announce Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Task Force

October 28, 2024
… Maryland has continued, resulting in more than 2,000 deaths from July 2023 through June 2024 – more than 1,600 were … task force consisting of sworn law-enforcement members from agencies throughout Maryland.  Led and coordinated by …
October 28, 2024
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Combined Federal and State Investigation in Idaho Leads to Arrests in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

September 25, 2024
… type of drugs distributed.  Maximum prison sentences range from up to 20 years to life in federal prison. “We are proud … are crucial to ongoing efforts to keep communities safe from the devastating impacts of drug trafficking and should …
September 25, 2024
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DEA Washington Division Calls on the Community to Have Important Conversations on Dangers of Drugs and Fake Pills in Back-To-School Routines

August 22, 2024
… 415,300 pills in 2023, which was a 260 percent increase from the previous year. The number of pills seized in the District of Columbia increased by nearly 60 percent, from 17,500 in 2022 to 27,600 in 2023. SAC Forget explained …
August 22, 2024
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Co-Conspirator in Idaho Drug Ring Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

July 18, 2024
… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … David F. Reames Domestic Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington Additional Division Info Community Outreach … our partners will work tirelessly to stop drug traffickers from flooding our communities with drugs and violence,” said …
July 18, 2024
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Three New Haven Men Charged with Trafficking Pills Containing Meth and Fentanyl, Fentanyl Powder Mixed with Xylazine

June 02, 2024
… Haven Men Charged with Trafficking Pills Containing Meth and Fentanyl, Fentanyl Powder Mixed with Xylazine June 02, … ROBERT COVINGTON , 32, of New Haven, with offenses stemming from the distribution of counterfeit pills containing … Firearms and Explosives.  The Task Force includes personnel from the East Haven Police Department, Milford Police …
June 02, 2024
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DEA Phoenix & the AZ Attorney General “Huddles Up” with NFL Alumni and Rise Up Glendale to Spread Awareness about Fentanyl

May 16, 2024
… and upcoming events. This event has received support from many local community partners to include the National … predicts more than 110,000 American lives were lost in 2023 from drug poisonings and drug-related deaths.  Nearly 70% of …
May 16, 2024
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East Baltimore Drug Trafficking Organization Member and Associate Sentenced

July 14, 2021
… of Solomon, Drummond delivered cocaine every two weeks from July 2018 to January 2019, to a co-conspirator to … in the same location.  This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
July 14, 2021
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West Baltimore Career Criminal Distributing Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Crack Cocaine, Sentenced

March 02, 2021
… contained Powell’s DNA.  A review of the video footage from the covert camera revealed that, at approximately 6:45 … a previous felony conviction which he knew prohibited him from possessing a firearm or ammunition. This case is part …
March 02, 2021
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Domestic Trafficker Admits to Possession with Intent to Distribute Over 2,000 Counterfeit Pills

April 04, 2024
… On Dec. 23, 2023, law enforcement responded to a call from the Embassy Suites Hotel in Laredo. Hotel staff found … fentanyl. The investigation revealed Somers had traveled from Louisiana to meet a friend in South Texas. In phone …
April 04, 2024
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41 Charged in Massive Poly-Drug Indictment Linked to Cartel

April 01, 2024
… 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov Warrants remain outstanding for leader and 15 other fugitives GALVESTON, Texas – … the overall control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.  From Dec. 28, 2018, to April 22, 2020, the conspirators …
April 01, 2024
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California Man and Utah Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Idaho

April 01, 2024
… California Man and Utah Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Idaho April … Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … amounts of illegal controlled substances into eastern Idaho from California.  In January 2023, investigators intercepted …
April 01, 2024
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Consent Decree Approved Between the United States and Baltimore-Based Pharmacy and Pharmacist Alleged to Have Illegally Dispensed Controlled Substances

May 12, 2022
… Consent Decree Approved Between the United States and Baltimore-Based Pharmacy and Pharmacist Alleged to Have … were for the same drug, strength, and quantity, and were from the same prescriber and some were prescribed by an … the patient is biologically male and presents prescriptions from an obstetrician or gynecologist.  Before filling …
May 12, 2022
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Baltimore Heroin Dealer Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy Charge

March 24, 2022
… saw the DTO leader arrive and intercepted a message from the DTO leader to Gardner stating, “Here cuz”.  The DTO … in the same location.  This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
March 24, 2022
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Leader of Wholesale Drug Distribution Network, Shipping Drugs Across Country & Laundering Millions, Sentenced

March 02, 2022
… 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 … of the sale of that spice. According to court documents, from 2017 through November 2019, Joseph Ruis, 56, was the …
March 02, 2022