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Second of Two Defendants Sentenced in Scheme to Steal, Sell Drugs from Nursing Home Patients

… of Two Defendants Sentenced in Scheme to Steal, Sell Drugs from Nursing Home Patients April 19, 2021 Atlanta Contact … representative, and Gibson as a licensed practical nurse. From as early as Dec. 2019 until early 2020, the two, and …
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Phoenix Field Division Graduates 13 Community Members from the First Ever Citizen's Academy

… Phoenix Field Division Graduates 13 Community Members from the First Ever Citizen's Academy November 24, 2021 … thirteen Yavapai County community members proudly graduated from the Phoenix Field Division's (PFD) first ever DEA … The community-based training program provided civilians from the local community with a first-hand understanding of …
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York County Man Sentenced for Distributing Heroin to Women Who Died from Drug Overdoses

… Man Sentenced for Distributing Heroin to Women Who Died from Drug Overdoses November 09, 2021 Washington, DC Contact … in prison for distributing heroin to two women who died from overdoses at his Seaford home and for possessing … sold propane gas to customers. Kerlin used funds derived from his business sales to purchase cocaine, cocaine base, …
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Palmer Couple Indicted For Maintaining Drug Residence Where Teenager Died From Drug Overdose

… Indicted For Maintaining Drug Residence Where Teenager Died From Drug Overdose May 19, 2016 Seattle Contact Info Contact … over the course of 2015 and early 2016, Rodolph traveled from Alaska to the area of Seattle, Washington, …
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Suburban Chicago Man Arrested After Pill Press and Fentanyl Seized from Residence

… Chicago Man Arrested After Pill Press and Fentanyl Seized from Residence February 03, 2022 Chicago Contact Info …
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Former Leader Of The Arellano Felix Organization Extradited From Mexico To United States To Face Charges

… Former Leader Of The Arellano Felix Organization Extradited From Mexico To United States To Face Charges April 29, 2011 … pleased with Mexico’s efforts to bring to justice a leader from one of the most violent criminal enterprises in our …
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Guilty plea from man who yelled “I’m not doing nothing” during arrest

… Guilty plea from man who yelled “I’m not doing nothing” during arrest …
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DEA Seizes Large Quantity Of Heroin, Cocaine, And A Firearm From Boston Drug Traffickers

… DEA Seizes Large Quantity Of Heroin, Cocaine, And A Firearm From Boston Drug Traffickers April 13, 2015 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 …
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Operation Engage Yavapai

March 28, 2025
… Engage Yavapai has moved to Glendale Welcome Letter from Cheri Oz, Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field … for the countless lives saved.  DEA’s priority is health and public safety, saving lives and using our resources to … how to identify Call-to-Action next steps. Sign up here and email any questions to Kelly Lee at kelly.j.lee@dea.gov . …
March 28, 2025
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Administrative Law Judges

March 05, 2026
… with the advice and counsel of a legal advisor independent from CC and OALJ.  Important instructions for the filing of … of filing should send their filings as PDF attachment s via email to the DEA Judicial Mailbox (ECF-DEA@dea.gov). The …
March 05, 2026
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Four Defendants Charged in Alleged Schemes to Transport Methamphetamine from Mexico and Distribute Drugs in San Jose

… Charged in Alleged Schemes to Transport Methamphetamine from Mexico and Distribute Drugs in San Jose February 11, … in relation to a scheme to transport methamphetamine from Mexico to the San Jose area for distribution, announced … four simultaneous investigations into the movement of drugs from Mexico to the streets of the San Jose area. “The …
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Agents In Ohio Seize 44 Pounds Of Heroin And 142 Pounds Of Methamphetamine From A Mexican Source Of Supply

… Agents In Ohio Seize 44 Pounds Of Heroin And 142 Pounds Of Methamphetamine From A Mexican Source Of Supply April 03, 2018 Detroit …
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Man sentenced to 46 months for role in drug pipeline from Puerto Rico to Tonawanda, N.Y.

… Man sentenced to 46 months for role in drug pipeline from Puerto Rico to Tonawanda, N.Y. May 01, 2019 New York … the case, stated that cocaine was shipped to the defendant from Puerto Rico through the U.S. Postal Service. On Dec. …
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Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Distribution Charge Stemming From Overdose Death In Trumbull

… Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Distribution Charge Stemming From Overdose Death In Trumbull December 01, 2016 New … cellphone revealed that the victim had ordered heroin from Watson several times over the course of approximately …
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Southbridge Man Sentenced for Attempting to Distribute Cocaine Sent Through the Mail from Puerto Rico

… for Attempting to Distribute Cocaine Sent Through the Mail from Puerto Rico August 10, 2023 New England Contact Info … kilogram of cocaine that was shipped to Rivera’s residence from Puerto Rico was intercepted by law enforcement, who …
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Police Officer Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison For Accepting Cash Payments From Desperado’s Cabaret Owner

… To 18 Months In Prison For Accepting Cash Payments From Desperado’s Cabaret Owner August 10, 2015 New Orleans … to 18 months in prison for receiving cash payments from James Panos, former owner and manager of Desperado’s …
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Ashland Man Sentenced To Two Years In Federal Prison For Money Laundering Profits From Marijuana Sales

… To Two Years In Federal Prison For Money Laundering Profits From Marijuana Sales February 22, 2016 Seattle Contact Info … to serve three years of supervised release upon his release from prison and complete 500 hours of community service. …
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Thirteen Arrested after Investigation into Drug Trafficking from New Britain Car Dealership

… Thirteen Arrested after Investigation into Drug Trafficking from New Britain Car Dealership November 20, 2024 New …
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Bethel Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin And Cocaine Distribution Charge Stemming From Two Overdose Deaths

… Guilty To Heroin And Cocaine Distribution Charge Stemming From Two Overdose Deaths March 28, 2017 New England Contact … deceased.  Investigators seized three empty heroin folds from the victim’s purse, and six empty heroin folds from the …
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Privacy Act

March 28, 2025
… practices that governs the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personally identifiable information … be protected against unwarranted invasions of their privacy from the collection and disclosure of these records by … your request via the PAL, DEA will accept your request via e-mail or United States Postal Service (USPS); however, use …
March 28, 2025
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Pain Clinic Owners And Medical Directors Indicted For Alleged “Pill Mill” Relocated From Florida To Maryland

… Pain Clinic Owners And Medical Directors Indicted For Alleged “Pill Mill” Relocated From Florida To Maryland September 15, 2014 Washington, DC …
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Wethersfield Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Oxycodone Distribution Charge Stemming from Overdose Investigation

… to Fentanyl and Oxycodone Distribution Charge Stemming from Overdose Investigation October 08, 2024 New England … Police Department.  The Task Force includes members from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue …
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Operation Engage Michigan

March 28, 2025
… The presence of Mexican crystal methamphetamine trafficked from the Southwest Border continues to be prevalent. The … Connect With Us!   Sign up for email updates about Michigan's Operation Engage Initiative. …
March 28, 2025
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Pair Of Brothers Among Five Charged In Conspiracy To Traffic Guns To New Jersey From South Carolina

… Five Charged In Conspiracy To Traffic Guns To New Jersey From South Carolina August 05, 2014 New Jersey Contact Info … CAMDEN, N.J. - Five Camden County, N.J. men and a woman from South Carolina are charged with federal firearms …
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Major trafficker extradited from the Dominican Republic; linked to large scale heroin and fentanyl distribution ring

… Major trafficker extradited from the Dominican Republic; linked to large scale heroin … drug trafficking organization that operated at all levels; from street dealer, to mid-level supplier to major … and the dangerous narcotics and crimes stay away from our streets.” “Heroin traffickers like Anyerson …
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Doctor Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids and Soliciting Sexual Favors from Patients

… Distributing Opioids and Soliciting Sexual Favors from Patients May 06, 2021 New Jersey Contact Info Contact … a legitimate medical reason and soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for opioid prescriptions. Joseph …
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South Jersey Brothers Admit Role In Conspiracy To Traffic Guns From South Carolina To New Jersey

… Jersey Brothers Admit Role In Conspiracy To Traffic Guns From South Carolina To New Jersey March 06, 2015 New Jersey … shotguns, and an assault rifle. They obtained the firearms from pawn shops, gun stores, and other sources in South …
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Dominican National Sentenced to 38 Months in Prison for Selling Oxycodone from New Britain Grocery Store

… Sentenced to 38 Months in Prison for Selling Oxycodone from New Britain Grocery Store September 16, 2022 New … years of supervised release, for distributing oxycodone from a New Britain grocery store. According to court … investigating individuals who were selling oxycodone pills from Elzier Grocery, located at 1485 Corbin Avenue in New …
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Extradition Of Felix Trujillo-Manrique From Colombia On Heroin Trafficking Charges

… Attorney Announces Extradition Of Felix Trujillo-Manrique From Colombia On Heroin Trafficking Charges June 27, 2013 … that Felix Trujillo-Manrique was extradited yesterday from Colombia for allegedly conspiring to import heroin from …
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Violent Armed Drug Trafficker from Boise's North End Sentenced to 262 Months in Federal Prison

… Violent Armed Drug Trafficker from Boise's North End Sentenced to 262 Months in Federal … fine.  According to court records, Ernstson, originally from San Francisco, California, led a drug trafficking … after picking up a load of methamphetamine and cocaine from the Portland, Oregon area. He was armed with a loaded …