PRESS RELEASE

Waldorf Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Over 20 Years In Prison

December 15, 2014
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine … by Special Agent in Charge Karl C. Colder of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Washington Field Division; United …
December 15, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Lancaster Man Pleads Guilty To Possession With Intent To Distribute 4.5 Ounces Of Cocaine Base

March 10, 2015
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … (b)(1)(B)(iii). Karl C. Colder, Special Agent in Charge for the Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) Washington Field Division and …
March 10, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Silver Spring Man Indicted For Allegedly Distributing Acetyl Fentanyl Resulting In Death

April 21, 2015
… Silver Spring Man Indicted For Allegedly Distributing Acetyl Fentanyl Resulting In … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … by Special Agent in Charge Karl C. Colder of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Washington Field Division; United …
April 21, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Cambridge Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To Eleven Years In Prison In Connection With A Baltimore And Eastern Shore Drug Conspiracy

December 15, 2011
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Drugs Less Than a Month After His Release from Prison for a Previous Federal Drug Conviction BALTIMORE, MD. - U.S. … from federal prison in December 2010, after his sentence for an earlier conviction for dealing crack cocaine was …
December 15, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Baltimore City Police Officer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Trafficking Heroin While On Duty

September 25, 2012
… City Police Officer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Trafficking Heroin While On Duty September 25, 2012 … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … years in prison, followed by years of supervised release, for conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to …
September 25, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Cocaine Dealer Exiled To Over 10 Years In Prison

October 17, 2012
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 571-362-2476 WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Arranged for cocaine to be smuggled from California to Maryland in concealed vehicle “traps” BALTIMORE - …
October 17, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Baltimore Drug Dealer Exiled To 10 Years In Prison On Drug Charges

October 31, 2012
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to … The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Acting …
October 31, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Retired Colombian Police General Sentenced To 13 Years For Conspiring To Provide Material Support To Terrorists

December 14, 2012
… Retired Colombian Police General Sentenced To 13 Years For Conspiring To Provide Material Support To Terrorists … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiring to provide material support and resources to …
December 14, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Hyattsville Man Sentenced For Selling Misbranded Prescription And Non-Prescription Drugs

January 08, 2013
… Hyattsville Man Sentenced For Selling Misbranded Prescription And Non-Prescription … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Alexander Williams Jr. sentenced Luis Alberto Jimenez, 33, formerly of Hyattsville, Maryland, today to 10 months …
January 08, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

PCP Dealer Sentenced To Over 19 Years In Prison

March 12, 2013
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to … he is a career offender based on four previous convictions for 2nd degree assault, carjacking, assault on a police …
March 12, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Former Alexandria Doctor Receives 70 Months In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Oxycodone

April 25, 2013
… Former Alexandria Doctor Receives 70 Months In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Oxycodone April 25, 2013 … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Larren Wade, 55, of Venice, Fl., a former doctor who had a medical practice in Alexandria, Va., …
April 25, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Ghanaian Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 216 Months

May 24, 2013
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiring to import heroin from Ghana into the United States. He was also ordered to forfeit $110,000. Neil H. MacBride, United States Attorney …
May 24, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Lenny Cain Convicted In Oxycodone Conspiracy

June 12, 2013
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … today convicted Lenny Cain, age 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute oxycodone, and for possession with intent to distribute oxycodone. The …
June 12, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Pharmacist Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Painkillers

June 03, 2014
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … practice. Karl C. Colder, Special Agent in Charge for the Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) Washington Field Division and …
June 03, 2014
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Administrator's Remarks on China-Based Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Arrests

January 22, 2025
… of life. Targeting entire criminal drug networks, from the source of supply to the last mile of distribution, is …
January 22, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Administrator's Remarks on China-Based Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Arrests

January 22, 2025
… of life. Targeting entire criminal drug networks, from the source of supply to the last mile of distribution, is …
January 22, 2025
EVENT
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Community Event
July 22, 2019 - July 23, 2019
July 22, 2019 - July 23, 2019

Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conference

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting two regional one-day Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC) on Monday, July 22, and Tuesday, July 23, 2019. The same conference will be held both days. Participants can attend either day. The conferences will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott East, Indianapolis, IN...
PRESS RELEASE

Defendants Face Justice for Distributing 3,200 Kilos of Methamphetamine

November 19, 2025
… Defendants Face Justice for Distributing 3,200 Kilos of Methamphetamine November 19, … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … we’re not just removing drugs, we’re removing the source of addiction, exploitation and tragedy in our …
November 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and law enforcement members from the state of Alabama briefed in Mexico

September 18, 2019
… DEA and law enforcement members from the state of Alabama briefed in … the drug trade in Mexico. The precursor chemicals are being sourced primarily from China, but chemists working for the cartels are also making strides sourcing the precursor materials inside of Mexico. The …
September 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Niagara Falls man sentenced to 78 months for role in drug conspiracy tied to Sinaloa Cartel

April 09, 2019
… Niagara Falls man sentenced to 78 months for role in drug conspiracy tied to Sinaloa Cartel April 09, … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … and crack cocaine base from co-defendant Troy Gillon for distribution to other dealers in the Lockport and …
April 09, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Leader of Meth, Fentanyl Trafficking Network Sentenced to Prison

November 04, 2022
… who led a drug distribution network responsible for trafficking more than 150 kilograms of methamphetamine, … was ill—out of jail in exchange for access to Cook’s drug sources of supply and customers. Using Cook’s sources and …
November 04, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

New York Man Sentenced 15 Years In Prison For Participating In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And Failing To Appear In Court

January 04, 2017
… New York Man Sentenced 15 Years In Prison For Participating In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … New Hampshire.  This includes identifying and prosecuting sources who are arranging to bring these dangerous drugs …
January 04, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Cape Cod Drug Traffickers Arrested And Charged

April 05, 2016
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … put in the heroin, which was later seized from multiple sources on Cape Cod, indicating its widespread …
April 05, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Major Takedown Of Western New York Narcotics Pipeline Investigation Leads To Indictment Of 25 Individuals In Erie County Court; Seizures Of Over Half A Million Dollars In Heroin And Cocaine

May 13, 2016
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … Agent in Charge of the New York Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA); Eric T. Schneiderman, Attorney General, New … and addiction in their wake. Law enforcement pooled resources to shut this operation down and identify all sources …
May 13, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Leader Of Ethnic-Albanian Organized Crime Syndicate Extradited To The U.S. To Face Drug And Money Laundering Charges

November 19, 2012
… November 16, 2012, and will be arraigned later today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak at the federal … by Brian R. Crowell, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), New York; Loretta E. Lynch, United States … also allegedly obtained kilogram quantities of cocaine from sources in the United States for export to Albania and other …
November 19, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Woman Arrested In Prague On Charges Of Conspiring To Bribe U.S. Air Force Contract Administrator

August 29, 2013
… In Prague On Charges Of Conspiring To Bribe U.S. Air Force Contract Administrator August 29, 2013 San Francisco … of goods on Interstate 80 and using Internet-based email) to aid in her bribery activities. The indictment was … with the contract administrator by creating draft emails in the GMX account, which, once read, could be …
August 29, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 03, 2025
… SEATTLE  – On October 25, 2025, DEA joined 4,263 law enforcement agencies across the country who came together for the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. At … from home medicine cabinets to prevent drug misuse before it starts. The DEA Seattle Field Division and law …
November 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Central Oregon Man Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

September 25, 2025
… 19, 2025, detectives from the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team (CODE) observed Jokinen driving westbound on … The Dalles, Oregon. Investigators previously received information that Jokinen traveled to Yakima, Washington, and … to Oregon in possession of methamphetamine intended for distribution in the Central Oregon area. Jokinen was …
September 25, 2025
STORY

DEA Acting Administrator Tim Shea visits Tallahassee, Florida

October 06, 2020
Methamphetamine
… Atlanta, DEA’s Operation Crystal Shield took down a major source of supply of methamphetamine for North Florida. A …
October 06, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA’s Acting Administrator Timothy Shea travels to Florida offices

July 15, 2021
… Atlanta, DEA’s Operation Crystal Shield took down a major source of supply of methamphetamine for North Florida. A …
July 15, 2021