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Hartford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison

… controlled purchase of approximately 100 grams of fentanyl from Roman.  On June 7, 2023, Roman was arrested at Hartford … and investigators seized approximately 50 grams of fentanyl from him.  On that date, a search of the Loose Cannonz … Inspection Service.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
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Fort Walton Beach Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy

… over $265,000, two vehicles, and multiple pieces of jewelry from Robinson and his co-conspirators. The sentence was the … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Two Men Arrested in Connection with Seizure of Approximately 73 Kilograms of Cocaine with an Estimated Value of Over $1 Million

… law enforcement began an investigation of packages sent from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts that were suspected to … criminal organizations (TCOs) and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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APRN and Medical Practice to Pay Over $600k and Cease Connecticut Medicaid Participation to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

… 2023.   The federal and state governments allege that from January 2016 through October 2020, Ntchana and IPS … Department of Social Services (“DSS”) to be suspended from participating in all programs administered by DSS for … The allegations resolved by today’s settlement stem from an investigation based on a critical analysis of …
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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Drug and Firearm Offenses

… controlled purchases of fentanyl, heroin, and crack cocaine from Herman. Herman was arrested on September 15, 2022.  At … state court to narcotics and manslaughter charges stemming from an overdose death investigation and was sentenced to 20 … sentence. The DEA’s HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Norwalk Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

… the transportation of kilogram-quantities of cocaine from Texas and Ohio, and kilogram-quantities of fentanyl and heroin from New York City, and distributing the narcotics in and … U.S. Marshals Service.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Five Charged with Trafficking Narcotics in the Waterbury Area

… of Investigation.  The DEA Task Force includes participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.  Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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New Haven Man Admits Distributing Methamphetamine Pills and Crack While on Supervised Release

… New Haven Man Admits Distributing Methamphetamine Pills and Crack While on Supervised Release April 25, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … Ogman’s sentence to time served, and he was released from prison.  Ogman resumed his drug trafficking activity …
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Accused Drug Cartel Broker, 28 Others Indicted in St. Louis

… Mexico-based broker who obtained fentanyl, meth and cocaine from drug cartels and had it delivered to the St. Louis area … of organizing the transport of undocumented immigrants from Mexico into the United States, who were then required … operations.  Rosas-Vargas also discussed sending firearms from the U.S. to Mexico for use by the cartels, the motion …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… “Menchito,” and second in command of CJNG, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on charges of alleged drug … impact on the fabric of our local communities. The proceeds from the local distribution of these narcotics are … Special Operations Division, federal prosecutors from the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section of the …
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Eleven area residents indicted for $1.7 million meth, heroin conspiracy, numerous illegal firearms

… and heroin and in a money-laundering conspiracy from Jan. 1, 2017, to Dec. 12, 2109. According to court … arrested that day after Saettone purchased methamphetamine from Ruiz at Ruiz’s residence. Officers stopped Saettone as … to forfeit to the government any proceeds obtained from the alleged drug-trafficking conspiracy, including a …
Anton M Rich
FUGITIVE

Anton M. Rich

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to distribute of a controlled substance
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

… redistribution, and made controlled purchases of the drug from Parra. Arce was arrested on May 14, 2024.  Related … Departments.  The DEA HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Marianna Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

… to use the full force of the law to protect our communities from drug traffickers like this defendant.”  According to … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime, human and drug …
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Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl

… coordinated with Rodriguez and others to obtain the drugs from a supplier. After Rodriguez obtained the fentanyl, … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.   Drug Trafficking …
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Panama City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening Federal Informant

… partners will not stop protecting our communities from traffickers pushing poisons into our neighborhoods and … by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the Bay County …
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Madison Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

… is the second most common substance found in people who die from a drug poisoning,” said Drug Enforcement Administration … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.  Drug Trafficking …
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Maine Man Charged with Trafficking Multiple Kilos of Cocaine Delivered in Rhode Island

… criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Fentanyl Distributor Connected to 2 Overdose Deaths Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison

… controlled purchases of fentanyl mixed with xylazine from Graham. Graham was arrested on February 26, 2025, in … Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Somersworth Man Arrested on State Assault Offense Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Charge

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Mexican National Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison For Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine and Money Laundering

… Than Five Years in Prison For Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine and Money Laundering September 04, 2025 New England Contact … individuals to traffic cocaine and heroin from Mexico, through California, to Massachusetts and into … of heroin (which was later determined to be pure fentanyl) from sources in Mexico. Palafox also admitted to conspiring …
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Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty

… car crashed a short time later and Purvis and others ran from the scene.  A search of the car revealed quantities of … Police Department.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

… investigators made controlled purchases of oxycodone pills from Benitez and his co-conspirator. Benitez was arrested on … Tactical Diversion Squad, which is composed of personnel from the DEA, the Connecticut State Police, and the Bristol, …
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Two Pensacola Men Charged with Armed Drug Trafficking

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Man Pleads Guilty for Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Fort Pierce Drug Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison

… involved in overdose deaths. Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. … with fentanyl. In 2022, more than 5,622 people died from overdoses involving fentanyl and fentanyl analogs in …
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Stamford Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison

… investigators made four controlled purchases of fentanyl from Gamble. Gamble was arrested on a federal criminal … The DEA’s Bridgeport HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Waterbury Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

… investigators made eight controlled purchases of narcotics from Harrison and his associates.  On June 20, 2024, law … Police Department.  The Task Force includes members from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue …
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Ansonia Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge, Faces at Least 10 Years in Federal Prison

… made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Graham. On February 26, 2025, Graham was arrested on … Area (HIDTA) Task Force.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …