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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… Michelle Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Efforts will focus on main U.S. methamphetamine trafficking transportation hubs EL PASO, TX – Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon today announced that the DEA will direct enforcement resources to methamphetamine “transportation hubs” …
February 20, 2020
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Man from Albuquerque sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking and firearm possession

January 14, 2020
… sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking and firearm possession … sold a pistol to the undercover agent and a confidential informant during the first transaction. Nahle was prohibited … the time of this offense based on prior felony convictions for armed robbery with a deadly weapon, battery of a peace …
January 14, 2020
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Man from Albuquerque sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking

February 14, 2020
… Man from Albuquerque sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking February 14, 2020 El Paso … of Albuquerque received a sentence of 18 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine and Bernadette Aurora … of Albuquerque received a sentence of 21 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. On Dec. 20, …
February 14, 2020
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Man from Albuquerque pleads guilty to drug possession and firearm charges

June 11, 2019
… the intersection of Edith and Montano in Albuquerque. Law enforcement obtained surveillance footage from a nearby … was taken into custody and a search warrant was obtained for the home. Inside the home, officers found a backpack … in violation of federal law. Cotto possessed the firearm for protection from anyone who tried to steal his …
June 11, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Work in New Mexico HIDTA Initiative Earns National Award

June 10, 2022
… Areas Program (NM HIDTA) received a national recognition for its work in southeastern New Mexico under Operation … was one of three to receive the Outstanding Cooperative Effort recognition. Participating agencies of the NM HIDTA …
June 10, 2022
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DEA Administrator invites two El Paso and Albuquerque families to first-ever Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic

June 07, 2022
… started Serenity Mesa, a treatment center in Albuquerque for teenagers, and HAC (Healing Addiction in our Community), a non-profit for education and awareness. Carlos Briano, Demand Reduction …
June 07, 2022
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DEA El Paso Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 10, 2022
… (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov El Paso – In an effort to save lives, DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and other valued public health, non-profit, and …
May 10, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Former El Paso Physician Agrees to Pay $350,000 to Resolve Allegations

April 25, 2022
… Former El Paso Physician Agrees to Pay $350,000 to Resolve … Settlement Resolves Allegations that He Failed to Account for Large Quantities of Opioids EL PASO, Texas – Dr. Herbert …
April 25, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Las Cruces psychiatrist pleads guilty to unlawfully prescribing opioids

March 28, 2022
… the diagnoses he made, and the prescriptions he wrote for her were not supported by the listed diagnoses. Beale … abuse, Beale did not treat the issue or refer Jane Doe for appropriate care. Instead, he continued to prescribe …
March 28, 2022
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New Mexico Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Meth and Firearm Charges

March 02, 2022
… New Mexico Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Meth and Firearm Charges March 02, 2022 El Paso Contact … a New Mexico man was sentenced to 240 months in prison for importing and possessing methamphetamine and 60 months …
March 02, 2022
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DEA Administrator names Greg Millard as SAC of the El Paso Division

March 02, 2022
… (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO – The Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division has a new … original members of the Office of Chief Counsel’s Use of Force Unit, in which he trained agents on legal and policy …
March 02, 2022
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El Paso drug stash house operator sentenced to federal prison

August 03, 2018
… Special Agent in Charge Kyle W. Williamson, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), El Paso Division; and FBI … On March 6, 2018, Navarro pleaded guilty to a four-count Information charging him with two counts of conspiracy to … history includes a 2006 felony conviction in El Paso County for possession of marijuana. “The sentencing of Chanet …
August 03, 2018
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El Paso drug trafficking brothers sentenced to federal prison

August 03, 2018
… judge sentenced two brothers to decades in federal prison for their roles in an El Paso based drug trafficking … Special Agent in Charge Kyle W. Williamson, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), El Paso Division; and FBI … release. Judge Guaderrama also ordered that the defendants forfeit to the Government approximately $7,000 in U.S. …
August 03, 2018
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Former El Paso Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Aid Cocaine Distribution

August 09, 2021
… Former El Paso Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO – A former El Paso police officer pleaded guilty on Aug. 9, 2021 …
August 09, 2021
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Odessa Area Methamphetamine Ring Members Sentenced to Federal Prison

April 14, 2021
… David Farley, aka “Biker,” to 30 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute approximately 27 kilograms of … also ordered that Farley be placed on supervised release for a period of 10 years after completing his prison term. …
April 14, 2021
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Five charged in El Paso for smuggling drugs and illegal aliens

February 01, 2021
… Five charged in El Paso for smuggling drugs and illegal aliens February 01, 2021 El … filed two criminal complaints charging five individuals for smuggling an estimated $5.4 million worth of marijuana …
February 01, 2021
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Santa Fe Duo Appears in Court on Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges

January 25, 2022
… pending an arraignment and detention hearing scheduled for Jan. 27. Lopez-Perez and Guizar-Anchondo were indicted … was a passenger in a pickup truck when Santa Fe police performed a traffic stop for nonfunctioning tail lights. …
January 25, 2022
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Albuquerque Smoke Shop Owner Appears in Court on Firearm and Drug Charges

February 07, 2022
… pending a preliminary and detention hearing scheduled for Feb. 9. According to a criminal complaint, Albuquerque … prison. The FBI’s Albuquerque Violent Crime and Gangs Task Force (VCGTF) investigated this case with assistance from …
February 07, 2022
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Former Corrections Officer Arraigned on Drug Trafficking and Contraband Charges

February 03, 2022
… Former Corrections Officer Arraigned on Drug Trafficking and … from the storage room and taken to the warden’s office for examination. Investigators found it to contain …
February 03, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Ready Pharmacy agrees to $400,000 settlement relating to Controlled Substances Act claims

February 01, 2022
… ALBUQERQUE, N.M. – Fred J. Federici, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico, has announced that Ready … by the Department of Justice on behalf of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) El Paso Division Regulatory …
February 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Ceramic Art Concealed 3.4 Kilograms of Methamphetamine

August 30, 2021
… Texas – A federal jury convicted a Dallas man last Thursday for possessing methamphetamine. According to court documents … up to life in prison.  His sentencing date has been set for November 23, 2021. Sanchez has remained in federal …
August 30, 2021
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Albuquerque Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 32 years in Prison

August 31, 2021
… on July 27, 2018. According to court records, when law enforcement moved to arrest Jaquez, he attempted to flee with … a .45 caliber pistol and two rifles, as well as ammunition for the firearms. As a previously convicted felon, Jaquez …
August 31, 2021
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

October 24, 2018
… 15 previous events over the past eight years, the Drug Enforcement Administration expects to reach a total of 10 … sites manned nationwide by more than 4,400 partner law enforcement agencies will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local … through proper disposal, fewer people will be at risk for abuse, addiction, overdose, and even death.” Locally, …
October 24, 2018
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Prison healthcare company agrees to $215,000 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). Centurion provides healthcare in prisons in several states. For each facility where Centurion provides healthcare, the …
March 30, 2021
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El Paso Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth and Assaulting Co-Defendant

March 16, 2021
… El Paso Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth and Assaulting Co-Defendant March 16, … imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release for methamphetamine trafficking and assaulting his … Agent in Charge Luis Quesada, El Paso Division; and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Kyle …
March 16, 2021
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Owner And Operator Of Carlsbad Smoke Shop Pleads Guilty To Sale Of Drug Paraphernalia Charges

March 02, 2018
… N.M., to charges arising out of the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia. Conaway’s plea agreement … two-count indictment charging him with selling and offering for sale drug paraphernalia on May 16, 2016 and July 12, … May 16, 2016, he sold three glass pipes that are designed for smoking methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement …
March 02, 2018
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Texas Woman Pleads Guilty To Federal Cocaine Trafficking Charges In New Mexico

February 15, 2018
… On Jan. 4, 2018, Todd pleaded guilty to a felony information charging him with conspiracy and possession of …
February 15, 2018
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Midland Man Arrested In Oklahoma City Charged With Drug Distribution Resulting In Death

May 05, 2011
… and unsealed today, alleges that Deatherage was responsible for the death of Jaret Bush by providing him with oxycodone … Deatherage had his initial appearance in Oklahoma City before United States Magistrate Judge Bana Roberts, who … part to ensure that these drug dealers are held accountable for the serious consequences of their illegal actions. We …
May 05, 2011
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Twelve Indicted For Alleged Drug Trafficking In Odessa Area

October 28, 2011
… Twelve Indicted For Alleged Drug Trafficking In Odessa Area October 28, 2011 … - Joseph D. Arabit, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration -- El Paso Division and United … possess with intent to distribute cocaine. To date, law enforcement operations conducted in the Odessa area during …
October 28, 2011
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El Paso Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charge

May 20, 2014
… he intended to deliver to Amarillo, Texas, in exchange for $1200.  According to court filings, Carlos Carrasco and …
May 20, 2014