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Laredo grand jury charges multiple people with drug, ammo and immigration crimes

… Nicolas De La Garza Salinas, 50, and Miguel Angel Flores Diaz, 34, and Monica Christine Canales Rodriguez, 52, of … positive for meth concealed within the gas tank. Flores Diaz allegedly entered the United States on that same day, … inside the trailer, according to the charges. Salinas, Diaz, Rodriguez and Chavez-Gomez all face up to life in …
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Buffalo Man Convicted for His Role in Narcotics Conspiracy that Led to an Overdose Death

… - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Steven Gonzalez a/k/a Steven Hernandez, a/k/a Steve, a/k/a Stevie, … months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Gonzalez was also ordered to pay restitution totaling … which they recovered approximately 19 grams of heroin from Gonzalez’s possession.  Gonzalez utilized the West Avenue …
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Mexican National Extradited from Brazil

… 10 to face international drug trafficking charges. Jose Gonzalez-Valencia, aka Jafett Arias-Becerra, aka La Chepa, … to court documents, beginning in as early as 2006, Gonzalez-Valencia conspired with others to import more than … from a foreign country. According to court documents, Gonzalez-Valencia is alleged to be a high-ranking leader of …
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“El Gallo” And Others Sentenced

… sentenced the leader of that organization, Tomas Reyes Gonzalez aka “El Gallo,” 37, to a total of 120 months in federal prison. Reyes Gonzalez was convicted of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute narcotics along with Eloy Gonzalez, 40, Hector Rodriguez Sr., 61, Federico Rodriguez, …
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Mexican drug traffickers charged with drug trafficking crime based on seizure of almost three tons of cocaine

… Abraham Alfonso Garcia-Montoya, and Felizardo Diaz-Hernandez were charged in a criminal complaint in … Navy found and arrested Montoya-Lopez, Garcia-Montoya, and Diaz-Hernandez.  The Mexican Navy also found and seized … of cocaine. Montoya-Lopez, 45, Garcia-Montoya, 31, and Diaz-Hernandez, 39, all of Sinaloa, Mexico, are charged with …
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Orlando Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring and Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin

… Heroin March 23, 2021 ORLANDO, Fla. - Freddie Miguel Velez-Gonzalez 53, of Orlando, has pleaded guilty to one count of … with the intent to distribute controlled substances. Velez-Gonzalez faces a minimum mandatory sentence of five years, … yet been set.          According to court documents, Velez-Gonzalez was a member of a drug trafficking organization …
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DEA Releases New Tip Line to Encourage Information on Drug Kingpin Operating Throughout Colorado

… to the arrest and/or conviction of Mexican national Jesus Gonzalez- Penuelas, also known as “Chuy” Gonzalez. In addition to the reward announcement, DEA is …
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Two California Men Sentenced To Combined Total Of Over 13 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking Charges

… of Arkansas, announced that Elijah Buckhalter and Alberto Gonzalez were sentenced today to a combined total of over 13 … release for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine. Gonzalez, age 33, of Lynwood, California was sentenced to … a source of supply, later positively identified as Alberto Gonzalez.  Several recorded phone calls were made to …
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South Florida doctor pleads guilty to conspiring to illegally distribute oxycodone

… West Palm Beach - 561-684-8000 MIAMI - Dr. Rodolfo Gonzalez Garcia, 65, of Weston, Florida pled guilty on … 2016, through and including September 2018, Dr. Rodolfo Gonzalez Garcia, his wife Arlene Gonzalez, 59, also of Weston, Annie Suarez Gonzales, 35, of …
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South Florida doctor pleads guilty to conspiring to illegally distribute oxycodone

… - 813-287-5160 West Palm Beach - 561-684-8000 Dr. Rodolfo Gonzalez Garcia, 65, of Weston, Florida pled guilty on … 2016, through and including September 2018, Dr. Rodolfo Gonzalez Garcia, his wife Arlene Gonzalez, 59, also of Weston, Annie Suarez Gonzales, 35, of …
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Eagle Point drug trafficker sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine

… Yakima - (509) 454-4407 PORTLAND, Ore. —Rodrigo Caro-Gonzalez, 35, a noted drug trafficker residing in Eagle … Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating Caro-Gonzalez in May 2016. A few months later, based on a tip, … the Oregon State Police stopped a car driven by one of Caro-Gonzalez’s associates carrying more than 30 pounds of …
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38 Charged in Alleged Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… VALENZUELA, age 37, of Glendale, AZ;  IVANGIANNI VALENZUELA GONZALEZ, age 20, of Glendale, AZ; [14] RAY COZART, JR., age … AZ;  ADAN VILLAREAL-GRAJEDA, age 39, of Phoenix, AZ;  JORGE ANTONIO LOPEZ-VALDEZ, age 18, of Glendale, AZ;  LEWIS …
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Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Narcotics Conspiracy

… of New York Trini E. Ross announced today that Steven Gonzalez aka Steven Hernandez, aka Steve, aka Stevie, aka … the case said that between June 2019, and September 2019, Gonzalez conspired with others to sell heroin, fentanyl, and … which they recovered approximately 19 grams of heroin from Gonzalez’s possession. Gonzalez utilized the West Avenue …
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Woman Who Managed On-Demand Drug Delivery Service that Catered to Students and Young Professionals Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison

… Stockton - (571) 387-3956 SAN FRANCISCO – Natalie Marie Gonzalez, the leader of a drug trafficking service that … District Judge Trina L. Thompson handed down the sentence. Gonzalez, 31, of Oakland, was indicted along with three co-defendants in October 2023.  On Sept. 13, 2024, Gonzalez pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to …
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Eleven Men Indicted On Federal Drug Distribution And Firearm Charges

… with state drug charges. Kelly Arzate, 29; Francisco Diaz, 34; Antonio Caraballo, 35; Luzander Montoya, 29; … Caraballo, Alcazar and Lajara, face up to 30 years and Diaz, Rodriguez, and Medina face up to 20 years. In …
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California Man Convicted In Federal Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Anaheim, California.  Gonzales and his co-defendant, Albert Diaz Gumataotao, accepted delivery of the package on March … in custody pending sentencing.  His co-defendant, Albert Diaz Gumataotao, pleaded guilty on November 6, 2013, to one …
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Last Of Four Methamphetamine Traffickers Sentenced To Prison

… B. Wagner announced. On July 29, 2014, Angel Martinez Diaz, 27, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and Jose … the drugs. At the meet location agents observed Martinez Diaz, Martinez Chairez, and Villareal show a one-kilogram …
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Mexican National Illegally Living in Arlington Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison as Part of Homeland Security Task Force Investigation for Trafficking Meth

… investigation for trafficking methamphetamine Mauricio Diaz-Abraham, 37, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess … to information presented in court, beginning in 2020, Diaz-Abraham, a Mexican national who was illegally living in … from Mexico into the Eastern District of Texas and beyond.  Diaz-Abraham admitted to being personally responsible for …
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Former law enforcement officer admits to extortion

… Ryan K. Patrick.   At the time of the offense, Armando Gonzalez was a Precinct 5 deputy constable. While serving as … plate check on a vehicle for someone he personally knew. Gonzalez also knew that individual had been involved in narcotics trafficking. Gonzalez spent the gift card a few days later.      …
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Methamphetamine And Firearm Offences Leads To 24 Year Sentence For Mexican National

… announced today the sentencing of Juan Antonio Corona-Gonzalez, 28, Jalisco, Mexico, to 24 years in prison. … (sitting by designation) David F. Hamilton sentenced Corona-Gonzalez following his conviction at trial for possession … offices of the DEA conducted the investigation. “Mr. Corona-Gonzalez was not only convicted of distributing over one …
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Methamphetamine And Firearm Offences Leads To 24 Year Sentence For Mexican National

… announced today the sentencing of Juan Antonio Corona-Gonzalez, 28, Jalisco, Mexico, to 24 years in prison. … (sitting by designation) David F. Hamilton sentenced Corona-Gonzalez following his conviction at trial for possession … offices of the DEA conducted the investigation. “Mr. Corona-Gonzalez was not only convicted of distributing over one …
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Chicopee Business Man Sentenced In Cocaine And Heroin Conspiracy Sourced From Mexico

… Roman acted as a trusted advisor to co-conspirator Javier Gonzalez – a large-scale drug dealer responsible for … Roman, who owned TWC Auto Body in Holyoke, conspired with Gonzalez to collect a debt owed for four kilograms of cocaine, which was part of a larger load that Gonzalez obtained from a Mexican supply source. …
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Chicago Cell Head Of La Familia Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced To 40 Years

… than $5.7 million in drug proceeds. The defendant, Jose Gonzalez-Zavala, aka “Panda,” directed the operations of the … $1.3 million in cash from “stash” houses operated at Gonzalez-Zavala’s direction. “La Familia sustained … District Judge William J. Hibbler noted the integral role Gonzalez-Zavala played in the wide-scale distribution of …
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Corrupt Colombian Government Employee And Criminal Defense Attorney Extradited In Obstruction Of Justice Case

… -   Yesterday, Freddy Mauricio Tellez-Buitrago and Adriana Gonzalez-Marquez were arraigned at the federal courthouse in … Attorney General’s Office in Colombia. Prior to her arrest, Gonzalez-Marquez, a former prosecutor at the Attorney …
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Statement from DEA Administrator Anne Milgram

… to the arrest and/or conviction of Juan Carlos Valencia González, an alleged senior leader of the Jalisco New … that are causing the most harm in our communities. Valencia Gonzalez Reward Poster Valencia Gonzalez Reward Poster - Spanish OCDETF/Task Force Drug …
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Eight Weslaco Men Enter Guilty Pleas

… S. Whipple and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Tomas Reyes Gonzalez aka “El Gallo,” 37; Eloy Gonzalez, 39; Hector Rodriguez Jr., 37; Hector Rodriguez … Placencia III, 28; Jamail Thomas, 27; and William Champion Gonzalez, 22, all of Weslaco, entered their guilty pleas …
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Three Men Indicted For Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl, Fentanyl Analogs And Cocaine

… of fentanyl, fentanyl analog and cocaine. Daniel Lopez-Gonzalez, 27, of Methuen; Erickson Castro Perez, 30, of Lawrence; and Gustavo Adolfo Reyes Gonzalez, 20, of Haverhill, have been indicted on one count … of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Reyes Gonzalez was arrested on May 4, 2023 and was released on …
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Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl, Fentanyl Analog and Cocaine

… of fentanyl, fentanyl analog and cocaine.  Daniel Lopez-Gonzalez, 28, was sentenced by Chief District Judge F. … by five years of supervised release. In March 2024, Lopez-Gonzalez pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to … of fentanyl and 100 grams or more of fentanyl analog. Lopez-Gonzalez was indicted in April 2023 along with Erickson …
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Jury Convicts Cartel Leader in Murder-for-Hire Conspiracy

… deliberated for approximately one hour before finding Noe Gonzalez-Martinez aka Tocayo guilty on all counts as charged following a three-day trial. Gonzalez-Martinez was convicted of conspiracy to possess … evidence that between Sept. 7, 2021, and Sept. 13, 2021, Gonzalez-Martinez, a leader and manager of the Cartel Del …
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Brothers Who Led Mexican Mafia-Backed Puente-13 Street Gang Sentenced To Life In Prison As Result Of Federal Racketeering Case

… gang.  The Mexican Mafia carnal , Rafael “Cisco” Munoz-Gonzalez, 42, of La Puente, who long controlled Puente-13 as … brother of the Mexican Mafia member, Cesar “Blanco” Munoz-Gonzalez, 38, of Rowland Heights, was sentenced late … is no parole in the federal prison system.         The Gonzalez brothers were convicted in December 2012 by a …