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Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Gun And Drug Offenses

… 28 and June 10, 2015, the DEA and ATF used a confidential source to purchase 56 grams and 62 grams of crack cocaine, … revolver from Thornton.  On June 23, 2015, a confidential source DEA and ATF purchased two guns, a 9mm pistol and a …
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Long Island Man Charged With Distributing Heroin That Caused The Death Of A 20-Year-Old College Student

… trail to a drug dealer’s door. DEA investigates sources of supply worldwide as well as the local sources responsible for pushing heroin and fentanyl into our … Hunt stated. “Two months ago, DEA quickly turned an online tip into a high priority, joint investigation with …
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Oxon Hill Felon Exiled To 7 Years In Prison For A Heroin Distribution Conspiracy And Being A Felon In Possession Of A Gun

… purchase of heroin from Bruce utilizing a confidential source.  During a recorded meeting at Bruce’s residence, … Bruce distributed a quantity of heroin to the confidential source for $100.  Based on his involvement in the …
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Four Bergen County Residents Charged for Roles in Drug Trafficking Ring

… Four Bergen County Residents Charged for Roles in Drug Trafficking Ring April 29, 2026 New York … Agent in Charge Christopher Roberts, DEA New York Task Force Division, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer … and weapons out of our neighborhoods, improve lives and most importantly, save lives. To our law enforcement …
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Defendant Who Trafficked Drugs While Absconding From Federal Drug Trafficking Sentence Gets Additional Five Years in Prison

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … to overdose deaths—and rightly so―cocaine was the third most common drug involved in overdose deaths in King County …
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St. Louis Man Admits Federal Murder-for-Hire Plot

… St. Louis Man Admits Federal Murder-for-Hire Plot August 08, 2022 St. Louis Contact Info Contact … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Significant Lubbock Meth Trafficking Organization

… Bio Division Social Accounts X Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … 214-724-3020 Erin.J.Fischer@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 Tyler - … utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States.  Drug …
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Florida Pharmacist And Web Site Operator Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Prescription Drugs

… Florida Pharmacist And Web Site Operator Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Prescription Drugs January 30, … which sold these drugs over the Internet.  Many of White’s online customers were located in the Eastern District of … of which were controlled substances - over the Internet.  Most of the customers of the websites operated by Spence …
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Perry Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

… pillow. “Methamphetamine continues to be one of the most destructive drugs in our communities, posing a serious … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Middlesex County Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF …
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Southbridge Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Cocaine Conspiracy and Possession of a Machinegun

… Southbridge Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Cocaine Conspiracy and Possession of a Machinegun April … to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF …
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St. Louis County Man Sentenced for Fentanyl, Methamphetamine Conspiracy

… St. Louis County Man Sentenced for Fentanyl, Methamphetamine Conspiracy August 09, 2023 St. … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
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Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

… Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … which he obtained through the U.S. Postal Service from sources in Arizona and Washington state. On June 26, 2022, …
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Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … fentanyl to a Fairfax County Police Department confidential source and undercover detective on multiple occasions. When … criminal history, which includes numerous convictions for drug trafficking, as well as a conviction for possession …
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Former Gadsden County Deputy Sheriff Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection with Narcotics Trafficking Investigation

… those sworn to uphold the law represents the greatest and most harmful betrayal of public trust,” stated U.S. Attorney … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Virginia Beach Man and Woman Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearm Charges

… Virginia Beach Man and Woman Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearm Charges May 05, 2022 … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Rhode Island where they had picked up the drugs from the source of supply. There were also two small children in the …
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St. Petersburg Man Sentenced for His Involvement in DTO

… OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Alert - Extortion Scam - Alert

… of this extortion effort. The criminals call the (who in most cases previously purchased drugs over the internet or … will be taken against them unless they pay a fine.  In most cases, the impersonators instruct their victims to pay … is illegal to purchase controlled substance pharmaceuticals online or by telephone unless very stringent requirements …
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Leader of Marijuana Delivery Service Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … to avoid scrutiny from the banks and to disguise the source of the cash. Pennington is scheduled to be sentenced … a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum …
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Bristol, Tennessee Woman Sentenced to 13 Years For Role in Large-Scale Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

… Bristol, Tennessee Woman Sentenced to 13 Years For Role in Large-Scale Meth Trafficking Conspiracy April … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … importation of massive shipments of methamphetamine from sources of supply in Mexico to accomplices in Atlanta, …
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Michigan Man Sentenced to 22 1/2 Years for Controlled Substance Offenses

… Michigan Man Sentenced to 22 1/2 Years for Controlled Substance Offenses April 23, 2026 Chicago … Fidel.ArroyoJr@dea.gov Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … “Devin Melvin and his accomplices trafficked one of the most harmful drugs into our community,” said U.S. Attorney …
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DEA Scam Alert -- Extortion Scheme

… of this extortion effort. The criminals call the (who in most cases previously purchased drugs over the internet or … will be taken against them unless they pay a fine.  In most cases, the impersonators instruct their victims to pay … is illegal to purchase controlled substance pharmaceuticals online or by telephone unless very stringent requirements …
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DEA Announces Actions Related To Marijuana And Industrial Hemp

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … under investigational new (IND) applications are the most appropriate way to conduct research on the medicinal … DEA and FDA believe that the drug approval process is the most appropriate way to assess whether a product derived …
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Woodbridge Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Narcotics to 14-Year-Old

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … redistribute the pills and directed him to resell the pills for a specific amount of money. No other messages were … located on the juvenile’s phone to suggest he had any other source of supply for Percocet. Messages also demonstrated …
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Danville Man Sentenced for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy

… Danville Man Sentenced for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy March 03, 2022 … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … area. Specifically, Dove admitted that Murdock was his main source of supply for the deadly drug. Earlier this year, …
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… pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals from legitimate sources, while ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted supply … and scientific needs. Americans today are experiencing the most devastating drug crisis in our nation’s history. This …
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Man Sentenced for Sale of Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of Firearms

… Man Sentenced for Sale of Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of Firearms … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … identified by law enforcement around September of 2020 as a source of supply for various narcotics. During transactions …
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South Carolina Man Sentenced to 40 Years on Distribution of Methamphetamine, International Money Laundering, Gun Charges

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … man was sentenced today to 40 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine, international money … in those cities who acted as conduit from various sources in Mexico. Desorcy coordinated these pickups by …
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Bristol Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Role in Trafficking Methamphetamine

… Bristol Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Role in Trafficking Methamphetamine January 31, 2022 … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … DeJesus, 49, and others trafficked methamphetamine from sources in Atlanta to various locations in Eastern Tennessee …