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Guilty Plea from Dealer Who Sold Fatal Dose of Fentanyl

June 14, 2024
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … another person. That woman would testify that she wanted to buy oxycodone from Hovis and that Hovis said he was … of up to $1 million or both prison and a fine. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the St. Charles County, Mo., …
June 14, 2024
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Man Involved in Drug Conspiracy that Killed Three in St. Louis Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

November 03, 2023
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … E. Pitlyk on Friday sentenced a man to 35 years in prison for his role in drug robberies that cost the lives of three … used Facebook to pick their targets and then arranged to buy marijuana from their victims. On Feb. 25, 2021, Little …
November 03, 2023
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New Jersey Man Admits to Conspiring with India-Based Company to Mail Illicit Pharmaceutical Meds to U.S.

October 25, 2023
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … of a controlled substance. An indictment is merely a formal charge against a defendant. Under the law, a … a prescription and mailed from India is not someone to buy anything from. Laundering his illegal proceeds back to …
October 25, 2023
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Second Man Admits Drug Conspiracy that Killed Three in St. Louis

August 04, 2023
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … with each other, pick their targets and then arrange to buy marijuana from their victims. On Feb. 25, 2021, Little … his Facebook account to advertise that he had marijuana for sale. Kent and Little arranged to meet Williams and …
August 04, 2023
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Man Admits Methamphetamine Sales, Gun Charge

March 02, 2023
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … 2020 members of the St. Charles County Regional Drug Task Force learned that Stone was selling drugs at a St. Charles … room, and a woman who told authorities she was there to buy methamphetamine was arrested inside the room. A …
March 02, 2023
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Man Convicted of All Charges Related to One Fatal, Two Nonfatal Fentanyl Overdoses

January 20, 2023
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … of distribution of fentanyl causing serious bodily injury for the non-fatal overdoses, one count of distribution of … them cocaine and R.P. believed that cocaine was what he was buying. About 40 minutes later, R.P. and N.B. were spotted …
January 20, 2023
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Missouri Man Charged in Suspected Overdose Death of Mother of Three

July 13, 2022
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … had been alone in a bedroom after their mother’s death for as many as 20 hours before their screaming alerted a … messages in which the victim told Carpenter she wanted to buy fentanyl, charging documents say. Carpenter was arrested …
July 13, 2022
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Missouri man sentenced for distributing heroin resulting in death

March 09, 2020
… Missouri man sentenced for distributing heroin resulting in death March 09, 2020 … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Natoli stated that he provided the money up front to buy the heroin and then drove Miller around to sell it. …
March 09, 2020
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Franklin County man pleads guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute meth

March 04, 2020
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … of a firearm. Spencer appeared in federal court today before United States District Judge John R. Ross who accepted … County, Missouri. Investigators conducted controlled buys of methamphetamine from Campbell and Spencer in and …
March 04, 2020
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Federal Jury Convicts St. Louis County Man of Dealing Fatal Dose of Heroin and Fentanyl

May 05, 2023
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … on Aug. 15 and 16 of 2018 in which the victim arranged to buy opiates from Kinney. Kinney sold heroin and fentanyl to … battling heroin addiction and had just been in the hospital for treatment. During the subsequent investigation, officers …
May 05, 2023
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El Paso Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking

March 16, 2021
… El Paso Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking March 16, 2021 El Paso Contact Info … trip to El Paso. By pleading guilty, Leal also admitted to buying approximately 18,000 rounds of ammunition intended … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
March 16, 2021
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Two Separate Investigations Result In Significant Sentences For Drug Dealers In Cedar Rapids

May 23, 2018
… Two Separate Investigations Result In Significant Sentences For Drug Dealers In Cedar Rapids May 23, 2018 St. Louis … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … court authorized wire taps revealing the trios attempts to buy and sell crack cocaine. Additionally, all three men were …
May 23, 2018
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OCDETF Operation CAMO Results In Guilty Plea Involving The Distribution Of More Than 6.6 Million Dollars Of Synthetic Cannabinoids

June 08, 2017
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Jason Lee Houston, 37, of Fulton, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge William A. Knox on Tuesday, June … store.” Inscentives Resale was represented to be a “buy, sell, and trade business.” Inscentives Auto held a …
June 08, 2017
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East St. Louis Man Convicted In Heroin Overdose Death

February 23, 2011
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … LOUIS, IL. - Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that TAVIS … their prostitution customers into DOYLE’S - residence to buy drugs. DOYLE - was also convicted of “Distribution of a …
February 23, 2011
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Career Criminal Sentenced for Distributing Cocaine

October 18, 2022
… Career Criminal Sentenced for Distributing Cocaine October 18, 2022 Washington, DC … in Portsmouth and been the subject of three controlled buys of cocaine coordinated by law enforcement. … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and …
October 18, 2022
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Doctor, Pharmacist And Call-Center Manager Found Guilty In Massive Prescription Drug Distribution Conspiracy

November 16, 2012
… states, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. With today’s guilty … centers, according to court documents. Hazelwood controlled most aspects of the drug trafficking organization. He set up … and mydoctorconsultonline.com, to solicit customers to buy hydrocodone and other pills without valid prescriptions, …
November 16, 2012
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Sands Point Cardiologist Sentenced For Vicious Assault-for-Hire Plot Against Rival Doctor

January 31, 2017
… Sands Point Cardiologist Sentenced For Vicious Assault-for-Hire Plot Against Rival Doctor … weapons.  The investigation included six undercover drug buys from the seller.  During this period of time, the drugs …
January 31, 2017
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Three More Synthetic Drugs Become Illegal For At Least Two Years

November 15, 2013
… Three More Synthetic Drugs Become Illegal For At Least Two Years November 15, 2013 Headquarters … (CSA) for the next two years.  These drugs are marketed online and through illicit channels as illicit hallucinogens … themselves of their current stocks and to cease making or buying more.  During the next two years, DEA will work with …
November 15, 2013
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DEA Issues Letter to E-Commerce Companies on the Sale of Pill Presses Used to Make Fentanyl Pills

February 26, 2024
… Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration today issued a letter to e-commerce … This means that they must collect information on the buyer and seller and provide notice to the DEA of any sale, … and domain registrars about the sale of pill presses online and related regulatory requirements.  In response to …
February 26, 2024
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Drug Trafficker Unlawfully Residing in the United States Sentenced to Federal Prison for His Leading Role in Distributing Fentanyl and Heroin and Laundering Millions in Drug Proceeds

September 05, 2025
… Residing in the United States Sentenced to Federal Prison for His Leading Role in Distributing Fentanyl and Heroin and … Laundered Money Through A Tualatin Beauty Salon and By Buying Real Estate PORTLAND, Ore.— Luis Antonio Beltran …
September 05, 2025
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Three More Lows Gang Members Charged with RICO Conspiracy and Murder

August 27, 2025
… charges the Lows, a violent Minneapolis street gang, for crimes including Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt … have victimized our city—especially in the neighborhoods most impacted,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara.  … was financed, uncovering the cash flow that allowed them to buy weapons, traffic drugs, and sow fear in Minneapolis …
August 27, 2025
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Two Madison Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

March 14, 2024
… Two Madison Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking March 14, 2024 Chicago Contact Info … the Madison Police Department conducted two undercover buys of fentanyl pills involving Pollard. During the two …
March 14, 2024
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Grand Jury Returns 77-Count Indictment Against Nassau Cardiologist For Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Rival Doctor

November 09, 2015
… Returns 77-Count Indictment Against Nassau Cardiologist For Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Rival Doctor November 09, … in December 2014, when the first of six undercover drug buys from the seller was conducted.  During this period of …
November 09, 2015
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Former Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug Enterprise and Ordering Several Murders Added to FBI’s List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives

March 07, 2025
… Former Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug … and Ordering Several Murders Added to FBI’s List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives March 07, 2025 Los Angeles Contact … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
March 07, 2025
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Fugitive Wanted For The Kidnapping And Murder Of A Federal Agent Is Added To The FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” List

April 12, 2018
… Fugitive Wanted For The Kidnapping And Murder Of A Federal Agent Is Added To The FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” List April 12, 2018 Headquarters …
April 12, 2018
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Santa Barbara Methamphetamine Distributor Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison

November 12, 2021
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … Info Community Outreach: Ruth Morales (571) 387-6555 Buy-bust narcotics.jpg Seized narcotics  IMG_0455.JPG Seized …
November 12, 2021
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Operation Boyztown Results in Rare Life Sentence for Methamphetamine Distributor

May 05, 2020
… Operation Boyztown Results in Rare Life Sentence for Methamphetamine Distributor May 05, 2020 Omaha Contact … Offices, Omaha Police Department and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska, conducted a complex, … drug offenders.  Twenty-five years ago, if you wanted to buy wholesale quantities of drugs at wholesale prices, you …
May 05, 2020
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DEA Task Force Takes Down Fentanyl Distribution Ring

May 19, 2016
… DEA Task Force Takes Down Fentanyl Distribution Ring May 19, 2016 New … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … approximately 40 pounds of marijuana, butane hash (BHO) and steroids.  Agents also seized approximately $500,000 in …
May 19, 2016
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Five Defendants, Including Two Doctors, Charged in Connection with Actor Matthew Perry's Fatal Overdose Death Last Year

August 19, 2024
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
August 19, 2024
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Two Men Arrested In Multimillion Dollar Synthetic Drug Ring

June 13, 2014
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … more than 300 kilograms of chemicals from domestic sources.             As part of the scheme, the defendants …
June 13, 2014