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Naugatuck Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

May 29, 2025
… Naugatuck Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics May 29, 2025 New England Contact … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, …
May 29, 2025
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Worcester Man Charged For Drug Offense

May 29, 2025
… Worcester Man Charged For Drug Offense May 29, 2025 New England Contact Info … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, …
May 29, 2025
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Indictment Charges Stamford Men with Trafficking Fentanyl

April 25, 2025
… Indictment Charges Stamford Men with Trafficking Fentanyl April 25, 2025 New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, …
April 25, 2025
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Stamford Nurse Admits Stealing and Tampering with Hydromorphone and Fentanyl Vials

April 25, 2025
… Stamford Nurse Admits Stealing and Tampering with Hydromorphone … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, …
April 25, 2025
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Midland DTO Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison

February 14, 2025
… in Texas was sentenced Thursday to life in federal prison for his criminal actions as the leader of a drug trafficking … methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl “M30” pills for distribution purposes. Castillo-Lopez also utilized a …
February 14, 2025
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Midland Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

July 10, 2024
… in a federal court in Midland to 20 years in prison for his role in a fatal fentanyl trafficking conspiracy. … drug trafficking conspiracy. Childers was pulled over for a traffic stop by Ranger Police Department officers in …
July 10, 2024
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced for Maintaining a Drug-Involved Premises at Motel

March 27, 2024
… Albuquerque Man Sentenced for Maintaining a Drug-Involved Premises at Motel March 27, … sentenced an Albuquerque man to 57 months in federal prison for maintaining a drug-involved premises in southeast …
March 27, 2024
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Federal Jury Convicts Syndicato De Nuevo Mexico Associate of Murdering Federal Witness, Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

December 13, 2023
… – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, Raul Bujanda, Special Agent … R. Thorne-James, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division, announced today …
December 13, 2023
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking Offenses

August 15, 2023
… Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking Offenses August 15, 2023 El Paso … Castañeda, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division, and Alexander …
August 15, 2023
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DEA El Paso to Host Family Summit

November 03, 2022
… Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Free event is for families who have been victims of illicit substances   … Church, 6115 Woodrow Bean, El Paso , TX 79924 WHAT: Summit for families who have suffered the loss of a loved one due …
November 03, 2022
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DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

February 21, 2019
… Administrator Uttam Dhillon today unveiled the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 5,500 square foot Drugs: Costs … of Natural History and Science, where it will be housed for the next several months.    The national touring exhibit … that damage. Visitors will also be introduced to drug law enforcement, drug abuse prevention education, and drug …
February 21, 2019
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Mexican National Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Drug Smuggling Operation

February 24, 2022
… Mexican National Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Drug Smuggling Operation February 24, 2022 El Paso … 23, a Mexican national was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a large marijuana conspiracy. According to …
February 24, 2022
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 01, 2021
… (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO – The Drug Enforcement Administration, along with its law enforcement partners, has removed close to 745,000 pounds of …
November 01, 2021
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Three in Albuquerque Charged with Possessing, Trafficking Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

June 17, 2021
… 64, all of Albuquerque, appeared in federal court June 17 for their roles in a drug trafficking organization run by Seibel, i.e, the Seibel DTO. Detention hearings for each defendant are scheduled for June 21. On June 9, a …
June 17, 2021
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Federal authorities arrest El Paso Police Officer for providing assistance to drug dealer

December 04, 2020
… Federal authorities arrest El Paso Police Officer for providing assistance to drug dealer December 04, 2020 El … arrested 23-year-old El Paso police officer Monica Garcia for allegedly helping a local drug distributor to further … enterprise, announced U.S. Attorney Gregg N. Sofer; Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Kyle …
December 04, 2020
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Thirteen Facing Federal Charges For Trafficking Heroin

July 21, 2011
… Thirteen Facing Federal Charges For Trafficking Heroin July 21, 2011 El Paso Contact Info … M. Arabit and United States Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales for the District of New Mexico announced that thirteen … offenses based on an investigation by the Drug Enforcement (DEA), the New Mexico State (NMSP), the …
July 21, 2011
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Project Below The Beltway Targets Sinaloa And Juarez Cartels And Affiliated Violent Street Gangs Nationwide

December 07, 2012
… Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas - The Drug Enforcement (DEA) today announced the results of “Project … States.  The Sinaloa and Juarez Cartels are responsible for smuggling multi-ton quantities of illegal drugs, … States from Mexico.  These cartels also are responsible for laundering millions of dollars in criminal proceeds from …
December 07, 2012
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Seven Members Of Las Cruces-Based Prescription Drug Trafficking Ring Facing Federal Charges

December 14, 2012
… Agent in Charge of the El Paso Field Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA).  Michael Garret Schavier, 29, Juan … on the indictment on Jan. 3, 2013.  An arraignment hearing for Rubalcava has yet to be scheduled. Mendenhall and … Dec. 10, 2012, Smith entered a guilty plea to a criminal information charging him with conspiracy to possess of …
December 14, 2012
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Three Carlsbad Residents Indicted On Federal “Spice” Trafficking Charges

December 14, 2012
… Agent in Charge of the El Paso Field Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA).  According to the indictment, from March … have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for human consumption, and there is no oversight of the … Plumlee is on conditions of release pending trial.  A date for his arraignment hearing has yet to be scheduled. If …
December 14, 2012
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Northeast Heights Heroin Trafficking Ring Dismantled By Multi-Agency Investigation

June 14, 2013
… the multi-colored balloons that heroin often is packaged in for retail distribution.  The investigation was designated as part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (“OCDETF”) program.  OCDETF is a nationwide … along with their local counterparts, in a coordinated effort to disrupt and dismantle major drug trafficking …
June 14, 2013
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Federal And State Authorities Make Arrests In El Paso Crack Cocaine Distribution Investigation

November 20, 2013
… a crack cocaine distribution conspiracy announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent In Charge Joseph A. … to have illegally reentered the United States after being formally deported on January 9, 2007.  “This investigation, … Police Department and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, targeted a gang-affiliated drug …
November 20, 2013
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Santa Fe Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Crack Cocaine And Firearms Charges

May 13, 2014
… crack cocaine.  On July 2012, Romero was stopped by law enforcement officers who found 11.1 grams of crack cocaine in Romero’s vehicle, which was packaged for resale, and a handgun Romero used for protection while distributing drugs.  Romero remains in …
May 13, 2014
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Santa Fe Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Crack Cocaine And Firearms Charges

May 15, 2014
… crack cocaine.  On July 2012, Romero was stopped by law enforcement officers who found 11.1 grams of crack cocaine in Romero’s vehicle, which was packaged for resale, and a handgun Romero used for protection while distributing drugs.  Romero remains in …
May 15, 2014
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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Participating In Crack Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

June 23, 2014
… from a co-conspirator and then selling the drugs to others for profit.  As an example, Eylicio acknowledged negotiating … custody pending his sentencing hearing which is scheduled for June 30, 2014. Romero pleaded guilty to two drug … Romero admitted that on July 2012, he was stopped by law enforcement officers who searched Romero’s vehicle and found …
June 23, 2014
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Carlsbad Man Pleads Guilty To Federal “Spice” Trafficking Charge

August 05, 2014
… have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for human consumption, and there is no oversight of the … Larez admitted knowing that the substance was intended for human consumption and that the substance had a … the charges in the superseding indictment and is scheduled for trial on Sept. 8, 2014.  If convicted, Plumlee faces a …
August 05, 2014
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Roswell Woman Pleads Guilty To Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges

July 15, 2016
… by the FBI, the DEA, Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force, Roswell Police Department, Chaves County Sheriff’s … which was designated as part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF) program, initially targeted a drug … along with their local counterparts, in a coordinated effort to disrupt and dismantle major drug trafficking …
July 15, 2016
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Six Arrested In El Paso On Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

February 10, 2011
… two federal grand jury indictments EL PASO, TX - Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph A. Arabit, … led by the FBI, was conducted by the El Paso Strike Force. The Strike Force is comprised of FBI and DEA agents. Internal Revenue …
February 10, 2011
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Defendant Sentenced For Role In May 2013 Murder Of Southlake, Texas, Man

August 18, 2016
… Defendant Sentenced For Role In May 2013 Murder Of Southlake, Texas, Man August … Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … electronic devices to assist in the search, and he created email accounts for Ledezma-Cepeda and “El Gato” to …
August 18, 2016
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Albuquerque Felon Facing Federal Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

February 07, 2017
… whose criminal history includes 11 prior felony convictions for drug trafficking, robbery, false imprisonment and forgery offenses, is being prosecuted under the federal … initiative that targets “the worst of the worst” offenders for federal prosecution.  Under this initiative, the U.S. …
February 07, 2017
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El Paso Man Sentenced To Life In Prison In Connection With Murder-For-Hire Plot

March 23, 2017
… Man Sentenced To Life In Prison In Connection With Murder-For-Hire Plot March 23, 2017 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us … Gurrola, 30, was sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot.  The sentencing was …
March 23, 2017