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Final Defendant in Oxycontin Ring Pleads Guilty During Trial

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … ring. The federal jury trial began on January 17, 2006 before U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Testimony … also used Medicaid health insurance cards to pay for some of the fraudulent prescriptions at pharmacies …
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Presentation of Asset Forfeiture Checks: Share the Wealth

… Presentation of Asset Forfeiture Checks: Share the Wealth October 16, 2007 … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Carl J. Kotowski, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration, Baltimore District Office, Rod J. …
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Newport News Drug Dealer Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Michael Deon Booze, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute crack and ecstasy and … on April 3, 2007. Chuck Rosenberg, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Edgar A. Domenech, …
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Virginia Man Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Crack Cocaine Conspiracy

… Virginia Man Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Crack Cocaine Conspiracy May 07, 2007 Washington, DC … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … and also supplied Worley and others who sold crack cocaine for him. On October 20, 2005, Jones and Cloyd sold 13.85 …
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Cocaine Seizure and Indictment

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … trafficking crimes. Chuck Rosenberg, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, announced this … of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Drug Enforcement Administration focused upon cocaine and firearms …
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Member of ‘North Avenue Boys’ Sentenced To Over 7 Years In Prison For Witness Retaliation

… of ‘North Avenue Boys’ Sentenced To Over 7 Years In Prison For Witness Retaliation April 10, 2006 Washington, DC … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in Charge (ASAC) Baltimore District Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Rod J. Rosenstein, United …
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Bristol Man Charged With Possession Of Thousands Of Ecstasy Pills

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … case is a fine example of federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutors working together to develop a … Jarvis has been involved in a conspiracy to sell Ecstasy for the last six months,” said United States Attorney John …
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DEA Turn Over Keys of Seized Building to Local Community

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Agent in Charge, Baltimore District Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration joined federal law enforcement partners on Thursday, March 9, 2006, in Salisbury, …
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Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Distribution of Cocaine

… Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Distribution of Cocaine February 17, 2006 Washington, DC … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … months in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of …
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Nine Indicted in Maryland Drug Conspiracy

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 23, of Gaithersburg, Maryland. The indictment also seeks to forfeit $2 million of proceeds traceable to the conspiracy, … life in prison and a $4 million fine. They were scheduled for initial appearances this afternoon, beginning at 1:30 …
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DEA Baltimore District Office to Offer "Meth Awareness" Training

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Carl J. Kotowski, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration, Baltimore District Office; Larry … – 1:00 PM If you have any questions or need any further information, contact Special Agent Edward Marcinko, Public …
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Members of a Large Drug Trafficking Organization Convicted of Drug, Gun, and Money Laundering Charges

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 27, or Upper Marlboro, Maryland; Stephon Mason, age 31, of Fort Washington, Maryland; and, Adrian Alexander, age 28, of … the vehicles containing compartments were seized by law enforcement officials from 1997 through 2003. The evidence at …
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Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamin

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … locations in Washington and Grayson counties, Virginia, for distribution in Southwest Virginia. It was determined … sold in and around Washington County, Virginia or traded for precursor chemicals necessary for manufacturing …
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Chesapeake Doctor Indicted on Narcotics Charges

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … of property to prevent seizure. The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Paul J. McNulty, also seeks forfeiture of the defendants’ property, including the …
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Disabled Methamphetamine Lab in Southern Maryland Motel

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Agent-in-Charge (SAC), Ms. Laura M. Nagel of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that a … lab on January 12 and arrested a 28-year-old man for manufacturing the drug. Law Enforcement Officers …
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Dentist Pleads Guilty to Exchanging Prescriptions for Sex

… Dentist Pleads Guilty to Exchanging Prescriptions for Sex January 15, 2004 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … D.C. - The Washington Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced today that Dr. …
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Methamphetamine Manufacturers Sentenced to Nearly Two Decades in Prison

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Virginia, were sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for their role in manufacturing methamphetamine. Each had … Shuttleworth was sentenced to a term of 19 years in prison for charges of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute more …
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Four Harrisonburg Area Drug Dealers Indicted

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … by the DEA Winchester Post of Duty, the RUSH Task Force, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Department, and ATFE, that started in July 2005, when an informant bought crack cocaine from Anthony Smith and his …
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 21 Years

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … imprisonment followed by 5 years of supervised release for possessing with intent to distribute cocaine base. … a bottle of inositol (commonly used as a cutting agent for cocaine), a digital scale, and 16.57 grams of cocaine …
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Third Methamphetamine Laboratory Raided In Maryland Since July

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … to distribute methamphetamine. DEA’s Metropolitan Area Task Force (MATF) Group 36 executed a search warrant at … is here," stated SAC Johnson. United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Rod J. Rosenstein, stated, …
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Large Mid-Atlantic Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking Organization Arrested and Dismantled

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … of DEA’s Washington Division announced today’s joint law enforcement operation arresting members of a large-scale drug … in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and California. Nine members of the organization were arrested today …
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to More than 15 Years Imprisonment

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison followed by five years of supervised release for his participation in crimes arising from a conspiracy to … obtained bulk quantities of cocaine from a supplier in California, via Federal Express packages, while he was a …
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Former Metropolitan Police Officer Sentenced to More Than 10 Years Imprisonment

… Former Metropolitan Police Officer Sentenced to More Than 10 … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … with few competitors and minimal risk of getting caught. For instance, the defendant had an arrangement with …
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Washington Division Participates in National Night Out Events in Washington, D.C.

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … of Town Watches. Community members rally with law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses and … crime and drug prevention awareness; - Generate support for and participation in local anticrime programs; - …
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Two Illegal Aliens Indicted In Cocaine Conspiracy

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Baltimore, Maryland, Tucson, Arizona, …
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Two Hundred Pounds of Marijuana Seized In Norfolk, VA

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … announced that Matt CODER, age 28, of Encinitas, California was arrested early on Tuesday, June 8, in the parking … on a chartered Lear 36 private jet from Carlsbad, California. Personnel from the DEA Norfolk Resident Office met …
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Richmond Man Indicted on Drug and Murder Charges

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … federal grand jury returned a superceding indictment today for Richard Dwight Bernard, age 35, of Jacksonville, … DEA’s Washington Division; Paul J. McNulty, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; John P. Malone, …
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DEA's Regional Enforcement Team Portsmouth, Virginia Deployment

… DEA's Regional Enforcement Team Portsmouth, Virginia Deployment May 14, 2003 … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … - (540) 662-5879 va051403fig1.jpg DEA's Regional Enforcement Team (RET), assisted the Portsmouth Police …
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National Red Ribbon Week

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … the harm caused by drugs. The campaign expressed the need for anti-drug programs and the campaign would allow the …
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Operation Clean Sweep

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 662-5879 AUG 20 --On Tuesday, August 19, 2003 the Drug Enforcement Administration with the assistance of Prince William/Manassas City/Manassas Park Narcotics Task Force executed three federal search warrants and attempted …