PRESS RELEASE

Deming man appears in federal court for child pornography charges

March 03, 2022
… Deming man appears in federal court for child pornography charges March 03, 2022 El Paso Contact … pending a preliminary and detention hearing scheduled for March 7. According to a criminal complaint, on Oct. 7, …
March 03, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA 360 Maine and Partners Host a Free Family Showing of the Documentary “If They Had Known”

May 07, 2021
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … for the event, please contact Kim Parent at 207-540-3659 or email kimparent@carymed.org or Robin Thurston at … .  Once you are registered, you will be emailed a confirmation with a zoom link. If there are any …
May 07, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Found Guilty of Marijuana Distribution

November 18, 2021
… Today a federal jury in Pecos convicted a Mexican national for his role in distributing marijuana. According to court … of 20 years in prison on each count and is scheduled for sentencing in March 2022. Six co-defendants, all from …
November 18, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Man Indicted for Distribution of Oxymorphone Causing Death

August 11, 2021
… Man Indicted for Distribution of Oxymorphone Causing Death August 11, … The defendant’s initial court appearance was held today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Castaneda. If convicted, …
August 11, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Man from Albuquerque pleads guilty to federal armed robbery of medical products and drug charges

February 11, 2021
… behind the counter. They fled with more than 2,500 pills before law enforcement arrived. On Feb. 12, 2018, law enforcement in …
February 11, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Carlsbad man sentenced to five years on gun and drug charges

October 15, 2020
… Oct. 14 in federal court to five-and-a-half years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and … the intent to distribute the drug to others in exchange for money.  Parker also admitted that he possessed a .40 …
October 15, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Albuquerque man in court for drug and firearm charges under Operation LeGend

October 02, 2020
… Albuquerque man in court for drug and firearm charges under Operation LeGend October … a criminal complaint, on Sept. 29, agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration encountered Walker and located …
October 02, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Albuquerque company agrees to $240,000 settlement relating to Controlled Substances Act claims

March 30, 2021
… ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico Fred J. Federici has … Department of Justice on behalf of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). AHS operates medication … or administrative monetary claim the United States has for the covered conduct under the CSA. AHS admits no …
March 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Area Doctor Indicted On Federal Drug Charges

April 11, 2018
… announced United States Attorney John F. Bash and Drug Enforcement (DEA) Acting Special Agent in Charge Steve A. … Easter, with assistance from Ms. Lightfoot, was responsible for doling out numerous prescriptions involving a variety of medications in exchange for favors. “Prescription drug abuse has become increasingly …
April 11, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Arizona Woman Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Trafficking Charges In New Mexico

February 20, 2018
… pure methamphetamine to an individual working with law enforcement on July 15, 2016, in Dona Ana County, N.M. …
February 20, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Albuquerque Man Arrested On Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges

December 03, 2012
… and a detention hearing, both of which are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. Padilla was arrested without incident on Nov. 30, 2012, after Drug Enforcement (DEA) agents seized approximately 21.1 pounds of … another firearm from Padilla’s vehicle. The maximum penalty for the narcotics trafficking offense charged in the …
December 03, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Former Odessa Adult Bookstore Owner Sentenced To Prison

January 04, 2013
… Former Odessa Adult Bookstore Owner Sentenced To Prison … Texas - Today in Midland, 68-year-old Jimmy Wayne Wright, former owner of B&L Bookstore in Odessa, was sentenced to 20 … announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. …
January 04, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former Police Officer On Drug Charges

February 08, 2013
… Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former Police Officer On Drug Charges February 08, 2013 El … grand jury returned an indictment charging 38-year-old former Odessa Police officer Jackie Lynn Thompson and five … Agent in Charge of the El Paso Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), United States Attorney Robert Pitman, …
February 08, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Firearms Straw Purchasing And Smuggling Operation

September 25, 2013
… El Paso Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Firearms Straw Purchasing And Smuggling Operation … federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for his leadership role in a scheme to illegally purchase firearms in the U.S. then smuggle them into Mexico for the purposes of arming members of the Sinaloa Drug …
September 25, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Sinaloa Cartel Bodyguard Pleads Guilty To Federal Murder Charge In El Paso

May 16, 2014
… announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent in Charge … charges, Ruiz-Alatorre, an admitted drug trafficker and former bodyguard for Sinaloa narcotrafficker Gabino Salas-(aka “El …
May 16, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Sinaloa Cartel Bodyguard Sentenced To Federal Prison For Murder

September 03, 2014
… Sinaloa Cartel Bodyguard Sentenced To Federal Prison For Murder September 03, 2014 El Paso Contact Info Contact … Rigoberto Ruiz-Alatorre, an admitted drug trafficker and former bodyguard for Sinaloa narcotrafficker Gabino Salas-(aka “El …
September 03, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

July 29, 2015
… their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.  Collection sites throughout the El Paso, …
July 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Its 10TH Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
… all unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe and anonymous disposal.  This is the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) 10th National Prescription … in every local community, manned by DEA and its local law enforcement and community partners, can be found by going to …
September 23, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Texas DPS Arrest 13 In Operation Tangled Web

September 29, 2015
… Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas - Today, the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and Texas Department of Public (DPS) … Tangled Web . A total of 13 defendants were arrested for Texas state drug and other crimes with one additional … conducted by DEA agents, diversion investigators, and task force officers from DEA and Texas DPS over the last year.  …
September 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Court In New Mexico Dismisses Drug Addict’s Lawsuit Against United States And DEA Agents

September 30, 2015
… ALBUQUERQUE - The U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico issued orders today … not hold others, including the United States, responsible for his injuries.  In a separate 36-page opinion, the court … was barred by his acknowledgement that the government acted for a legitimate investigative purpose in fighting drug …
September 30, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’S 10th Prescription Drug Take-Back Continues To Be Popular In Our Local Communities

October 02, 2015
… of unused, expired, or unwanted drugs as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) National Prescription Drug … Texas area, covering El Paso, Midland, Odessa, Alpine and Fort Stockton, collected a total of 3,572 pounds.  The State …
October 02, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Two Hobbs, NM Men Sentenced To Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking

April 11, 2016
… Two Hobbs, NM Men Sentenced To Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking April 11, 2016 El Paso Contact Info … prison followed by eight years of supervised release for conspiring to transport marijuana from the Big Bend area to Hobbs, NM, for further distribution announced United States Attorney …
April 11, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison

January 21, 2011
… Agent in Charge of the El Paso Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), and John Murphy, United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas, announced Judge Frank … cocaine. He is the last of six defendants to be sentenced for their roles in a cocaine trafficking organization led by …
January 21, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Sinaloa Drug Trafficker Extradited From Mexico

January 27, 2011
… Agent in Charge of the El Paso Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), and John Murphy, United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas, announced on January 27, … subject of a DEA and Federal Bureau of Investigation Strike Force investigation and is alleged to be the head of a …
January 27, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Activates "Pill Mill" Tip Line

February 28, 2011
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … mia022811a_fig2.jpg MIAMI, FL. - Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field Division Special Agent in … established a 24 hour, toll free “pill mill” tip line and email address. The toll free number is 888-954-4662 and the …
February 28, 2011
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DEA’s Family Summits

February 11, 2025
… the country. This first-ever event provided opportunities for DEA to share information on the scope of current drug … Family Summits on Fentanyl in September and October 2023. Most recently DEA hosted Regional Family Summits in the … organizations, they can learn about joining the network by e-mailing togetherforfamilies@dea.gov. Visit Together for …
February 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

MS-13 Honduras Leader and Drug Supplier Charged

November 03, 2021
… the Leader of MS-13 in Honduras, Named to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, DEA’s Most Wanted Fugitives … D.C.  - Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, John J. Durham, …
November 03, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Two Members of Mexico Connected Drug Trafficking Group Sentenced to Prison

September 23, 2025
… fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to Western Washington for distribution. Cortes was indicted for a seizure of 14 kilos of cocaine on March 24, 2024, in … drivers of cars bringing drugs to the northwest from California. Over the course of the investigation, total seizures …
September 23, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Auburn, Washington Man Who Converted Garage to a Fentanyl Pill Manufacturing Lab Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

July 30, 2025
… in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 11 years in prison for his fentanyl trafficking activities, announced Acting … was arrested in November 2024. Earlier in the year, law enforcement learned that Elias was purchasing drugs including … pill press, intending to manufacture fentanyl pills for greater profit. At today’s sentencing hearing U.S. …
July 30, 2025
EVENT
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Media
June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019

Training for media on hash oil labs

1:00 AM - 3:30 AM (EDT)
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WHAT: The Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners, to include the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, are offering in-depth Hash Oil Lab training to representatives of the media. WHERE: Drug Enforcement Administration, 4560 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123 WHY: Since May 5, 2019...