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Dominican National Pleads Guilty for Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Burlington - (802) 951-2900 CONCORD, N.H. -  Donaida Gonzalez, a.k.a. “Yijana Rodriguez,” age 54, a citizen of … multiple kilograms of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Gonzalez helped run the DTO’s “stash” house in Methuen, … which was used to store and package drugs before sale. Gonzalez has been detained since her arrest in October …
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Connecticut Man Sentenced To 70 Months For Participating In A Conspiracy To Distribute Fentanyl

… Burlington - (802) 951-2900 CONCORD, N.H. – Victor Tejada-Gonzalez, 31, of Waterbury, Connecticut was sentenced to 70 … to court documents and statements made in court, Tejada-Gonzalez operated as part of drug-distribution conspiracy … of fentanyl to a co-conspirator, Manuel Emilio Delacruz-Diaz.  On November 19, 2020, United States Drug Enforcement …
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Malas Manas Transnational Criminal Organization Leadership Indicted on Charges of Human Smuggling and Drug Trafficking

… jury in Tucson returned an 11-count indictment against Jorge Damian Roman-Figueroa, Luis Eduardo Roman-Flores, … Jose Bernal, Joel Salazar-Ballesteros, and Jesus Armando Gonzalez-Villela, citizens of Mexico, for Conspiracy to … for profit.” The indictment alleges that defendants Jorge Damian Roman-Figueroa, also known as Soldado, Luis …
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Houston Men Sentenced to Federal Prison as Part of Homeland Security Task Force for Trafficking Meth and Fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas

… federal prison by Judge Crone on March 4, 2026. Guillermo Alfredo Sisnados, 39, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to …
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Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Distributing Kilograms of Purple Fentanyl

… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 ATLANTA – Martin Armando Gonzalez-Martinez, an illegal alien working directly with … the charges, and other information presented in court: Gonzalez-Martinez is an illegal alien who entered the United … illegally crossing the southwest border several years ago. Gonzalez-Martinez then allegedly began to distribute drugs, …
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Nine defendants charged in international drug trafficking conspiracy

… his family members Victor Viera-Chirinos, a/k/a “Mojarra”; Jorge Alberto Viera-Chirinos; Jorge Enrique Torres-Viera, … a traffic stop in Washington State during which Alexander Gonzalez-Vasquez and Eduardo Alfonso Viera-Chirinos … concealed cocaine and heroin in a hidden compartment inside Gonzalez’s truck.    DEA Special Agent in Charge Chris …
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Illegal Alien, Co-Leader of Nationwide Drug Trafficking Ring, Who Plotted to Kill Centralia, Washington Police Officer, Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

… of 2021. The drug ring, headed by Amador-Garcia and Jose Alfredo Maldonado-Ramirez, distributed drugs widely: in …
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Federal agents make arrests in San Mateo County meth case

… methamphetamine. The second indictment charges Emmanuel Gonzalez Sanchez, 24, and Luis Ramon Zamora Angulo, age 41, … single-count, single-defendant indictments.  One charges Alfredo Angel Enciso Maldonado, 37, with possession with … following prison term Maximum $10 million fine Emmanuel Gonzalez Sanchez 18-278 WHA Conspiracy to distribute and …
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Illegal Alien who Shot at DEA Agents Charged with Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer

… with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl. His codefendant, Jael Gonzalez Banuelos, 22, of Phoenix, was also indicted for … aware of the deal and tried to arrest Valenzuela Lopez and Gonzalez Banuelos as they delivered the pills. When agents … officers subsequently arrested Valenzuela Lopez and Gonzalez Banuelos. Investigators then discovered a firearm …
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Two Defendants Charged Following Shootout with DEA Agents and Seizure of Approximately 50,000 Suspected Fentanyl Pills

… Valenzuela Lopez, 33, of Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico, and Jael Gonzalez Banuelos, 22, of Phoenix, Arizona, were arrested on … for conspiring to distribute fentanyl. Valenzuela Lopez and Gonzalez Banuelos were charged by criminal complaint with … 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Valenzuela Lopez and Gonzalez Banuelos had their respective initial appearances …
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Final Defendant Sentenced In Ten-Person OCDETF Conspiracy

… participated in drug transactions with the lead defendant, Alfredo Dominguez-Villareal, distributing cocaine and fifty … the conspiracy have pleaded guilty and have been sentenced: Alfredo Dominguez-Villareal, a/k/a Alfredo … Earlimart, California, to 60 months; Jimenez Valencia a/k/a Jorge Jimenez, a Mexican national, to 57 months; Juan Carlos …
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Naturalized U.S. Citizen Sentenced To 60 Months For Distributing Meth

… Martinez admitted that he met with co-defendant Alfredo Vasquez-Dominguez at a location in Meridian, Idaho, … to him. Eight co-defendants sentenced earlier include Alfredo Dominguez-Villareal, a/k/a Alfredo … a Mexican national, to 148 months; Jimenez Valencia a/k/a Jorge Jimenez, a Mexican national, to 57 months; Juan Carlos …
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Waterbury Drug Distributor Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison

… area of William Street, and the other was headed by Daniel Diaz-Rivera and operated in the area of Maple Avenue.  The … fentanyl as part of the Quiros organization. Munoz, Quiros, Diaz-Rivera, and 14 associates were charged with federal … offenses as a result of the investigation.  Munoz, Quiros, Diaz-Rivera, and several codefendants were arrested on …
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Sacramento Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Heroin Trafficking

… distribute heroin.  Co-defendants Delanious Ward, Agustin Gonzalez, Craig Hunter, David Byrd, and Kevin Yancy … at later dates.  Charges are pending against co-defendant Jorge Mejia-Nolasco for conspiracy to distribute and possess …
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Guilty Pleas For Two Mexican Nationals In Conspiracy To Acquire “Stinger” Missile And Other Military-Grade Weapons

… undercover operation known as Operation White Gun. David Diaz-Sosa, 26, of Sinaloa, Mexico, pleaded guilty on April … 2011. Finally, a federal jury in Phoenix last week found Jorge DeJesus-Casteneda, 22, of Sinaloa, Mexico, guilty of … arrested while delivering methamphetamine that Defendant Diaz-Sosa intended to use as a partial down payment to …
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26 Individuals Charged With Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

… The other leaders/drug point owners are: Ángel A. Méndez-González, aka "Corina;" Amaury Balbino-Nazario, aka … Tia;" Isoel Cuevas-Medina; Wilmy Pacheco-Ureña, aka "Caco;" Jorge Israel Bonilla-Irizarry; Wilson Quintana-Hernández, … C. Bracero-Crespo, aka "Joaquin;" and Christopher Acevedo-Díaz, aka "Bocajo." According to the indictment, the 26 …
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Methuen Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Trafficking And Firearms Charges

… States Attorney John J. Farley announced that Juan Alexis Diaz Pena, 31, formerly of Methuen, Massachusetts, was … the spring of 2014 through January of 2016, Pena and Martin Gonzalez Diaz, conspired to distribute quantities of heroin, fentanyl …
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18th Street Gangsters, Associates Arrested on Indictments Alleging Murder, Extortion, Drug Trafficking in L.A.’s MacArthur Park Area

… with one count of racketeering conspiracy: Keiko Marie Gonzalez, 59, a.k.a. “Moms,” “La Señora,” and “La Reina,” … state prison. From at least July 2020 to March 2026, Gonzalez – the second in command and street boss of 18th … directly communicated with Co-Conspirator 1. In this role, Gonzalez had decision-making authority, oversaw the gang’s …
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Chicago Twins’ Cooperation Against Sinaloa Cartel Yields 14- Year Prison Terms; New Charges Target Cartel’s Top Echelon

… Chapo Guzman, Mayo Zambada and Guzman’s son, Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar, 31, aka “Alfredillo” and “Jags,” … “Lic Vicc,” Hector Miguel Valencia Ortega, 33, aka “Mv,” Jorge Mario Valenzuela Verdugo, 32, aka “Choclos” and … for a status hearing.  In addition to the Flores brothers, Alfredo Vasquez Hernandez, 59, pleaded guilty and was …
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Two “Rip Crew” affiliates head to prison

… to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine, while Marlyn Gonzalez, 39, also of Mission, admitted to conspiring to … involving 20 kilograms of cocaine in February 2017 and Gonzalez’s role as a lookout during a February 2016 armed … 22; Carlos Guadalupe Aquino-Pacheco, aka “Tomy,” 20; Alfredo Avalos-Sanchez, aka “Chore,” 26; Gustavo Angel …
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Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison

… for the District of Connecticut, announced that DANIEL DIAZ-RIVERA, also known as “Danny,” “Lupin,” “Lupito,” and … in the area of William Street, and the other was headed by Diaz-Rivera and operated in the area of Maple Avenue.  The …
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Manchester man sentenced to 20 years in prison for heroin trafficking

… and United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced that Alfredo Gonzalez, 50, of Manchester was sentenced to 20 years in … conspiracy.  In November of 2017, a jury convicted Gonzalez of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with …
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A Year of Impact: DEA Recognizes its Success in Combatting Drug Cartels and Saving Lives

… In March 2025, CJNG leader, Ruben Oseguera-Gonzalez, was sentenced to Life+30 years in federal prison. Oseguera-Gonzalez, better known as “El Menchito”, led CJNG for nearly … of multi-tonnage quantities of drugs into the U.S. Oseguera-Gonzalez was additionally responsible for trafficking more …
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Massachusetts Man Sentenced in Federal Court in Rhode Island for Trafficking More Than Three Pounds of Crystal Meth

… United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda.  Hector Gonzalez Michel, 35, was sentenced on March 5, 2026 by U.S. … the Rhode Island DEA Task Force developed information that Gonzalez Michel was preparing to deliver a substantial … crystal methamphetamine stored inside a small cooler that Gonzalez Michel was carrying. Gonzalez Michel previously …
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Former New York City Police Officer Convicted Of Armed Robbery And Drug Trafficking Charges

… on Broadway in Upper Manhattan, Tejada, NYPD officer Jorge Arbaje-Diaz, and NYPD Auxiliary officer Yvan Tineo pulled over a … supplier of three kilograms of cocaine at gunpoint. Arbaje-Diaz was previously convicted of robbery conspiracy and …
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Convictions through Guilty Pleas in Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Prosecutions (July 7 through July 11, 2026)

… for October 9, 2026.  Sentencings: On July 9, 2026, Vicente González pleaded guilty and was sentenced by United States …
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Convictions through Guilty Pleas in Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Prosecutions (June 29 through July 2, 2026)

… Convictions through Guilty Pleas: On July 1, 2026, José González Herrera pleaded guilty to Counts One and Seven of …
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Sioux City, Iowa Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Possession

… sentenced today to more than 12 years in federal prison. Alfredo Soberanes, 31, from Sioux City, Iowa, received the …
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Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy And Firearms Charges

… States Attorney Emily Gray Rice announced that Juan Alexis Diaz Pena, 26, formerly of Methuen, Massachusetts, pleaded … through January of 2016, Pena and his co-defendant, Martin Gonzalez Diaz, conspired to distribute quantities of heroin, fentanyl …
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Two Brothers From Des Plaines Among 24 Defendants Charged With Trafficking Large Quantities Of Cocaine And Heroin

… Chicago; Juan Vazquez-Delgado, 35, of Chicago; and Santiago Diaz-Gallegos, 41, of Chicago. Cruz, Santiago, Cruz-Carrera, … and a $10 million fine. Quintana, Vazquez-Delgado and Diaz-Gallegos were each charged with knowingly and … million fine. THE ACOSTA NETWORK The affidavits state that Alfredo Acosta, 52, also known as “Mecha” and “Jose Esteban …