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Southern District Of New York U.S. Attorney Announces Arrests Of Five Honduran National Police For Drug Trafficking And Related Firearms Offenses

… Jose Zavala Velasquez, Victor Oswaldo Lopez Flores, and Jorge Alfredo Cruz Chavez.  Co-defendant Ludwig Criss Zelaya …
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17 charged in federal indictment alleging cocaine/heroin/meth trafficking in Austin

… Garcia, 40-year-old Daniel Orozco, 34-year-old Sergio Gonzalez-Martinez (aka “Flaco”), 35-year-old Eloy … 26-year-old Leonardo Flores-Solis, 28-year-old Ociel Diaz-Torres, 42-year-old Abel Duarte-Castro, and 21-year-old Daniel Maya-Garcia (aka “Pelon,” “Bola”). Gonzalez-Martinez, Flores-Solis, Diaz-Torres, and …
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21 Charged In Operation Flamethrower

… defendants named in the indictment are Jose Ramon Escobedo Gonzalez, 33, of Nampa; Lourdes Muro-Garcia, 32, of Nampa; … 49, of Nampa; Juventino Lara-Plancarte, 42, of Nampa; Jorge Luis Cardoza, 24, of Nampa; Victor Chavez-Garcia, 18, … solicitation to deliver methamphetamine: Ana Reyes aka Ana Gonzalez, 23, Nereida Lopez aka Nereida Munoz, 29, Elena …
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Federal And State Authorities Arrest 15 Individuals On Federal Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges

… Villarreal, Jr. (aka “Mundito”), 23 Jovanna Villarreal-Diaz, 37 Gilberto Villarreal-Villarreal, 27 Nancy Isela Villarreal-Gonzalez, 51 Jose Luis Villarreal-(aka “El Cosas”), 57 A … Reymundo Villarreal-Arelis, Jose Luis Villarreal-Gonzalez and Manuel Villarreal-Garcia are also charged with …
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

… terms for their criminal actions, including: Baldomero Gonzalez-Ramirez - sentenced on November 19, 2010, to 25 … to distribute cocaine and illegal possession of a silencer; Alfredo Aguirre - sentenced on December 6, 2010, to 235 …
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Twelve Arrested In Major Meth & Heroin Trafficking Organization

… James P. Donohue.  The defendants in custody today include Alfredo Enciso-Begines, 27, Bothell, WA Jose Manuel … Javier Munoz-Contreras, 26, Marysville, WA Adrian Ortega-Gonzalez, 20, Marysville, WA Jesse Price, 30, Stanwood, WA …
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Owners And Employees Of Local Pain Clinic Indicted For Illegal Prescription Drug Distribution

… Nurse Practioner Alyssa Asch-McElmurry, Owner Kim D. Gonzalez, Office Manager Jorge Gonzalez, Security Guard Joseph Epperson, Staff Member …
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More than 50 pounds of fentanyl recovered in investigation of trafficking group with tentacles from Mexico to U.S. cities; Organization flooded the Bronx with heroin and fentanyl

… substance and conspiracy. Three of the defendants—Roberto Gonzalez Franco, of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico; Oscar … in $10 packets.   According to the investigation, Roberto Gonzalez Franco is a Mexican national with a B-1 Visa border … Avenue, Bronx Carlos Miguel de Leon, AKA Carlito, AKA Jorge, 28, Walton Avenue, Bronx Victor Manuel Burgos Ramos, …
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Nearly a dozen drug traffickers off the streets and headed to prison

… Hernandez, 36, Juan Ciprian Ruiz, 41, Peter Moreno, 26, Joe Alfredo Fuentes, 35, and Janie Guadalupe Lucio, 41, were … deportation proceedings following their sentences. David Gonzalez, 37, received an 18-month term of imprisonment … manner to conceal or disguise the source of drug proceeds. Gonzalez, Hernandez and Moreno acted as couriers willing to …
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Over 20 Individuals Indicted On Heroin Trafficking Charges

Over 20 Individuals Indicted On Heroin Trafficking Charges October 26, 2016 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
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Last Defendant In Major Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced

… Cruz Perez, aka “Travieso,” 41, 327 months Christopher Lee Gonzalez, aka “Gonzo,” 44, 327 months Evan Cruz Parson, aka … Alexander Alfonzo Mendoza, aka “Alex,” 21, 48 months Robert Diaz, Jr., aka “Bobby,” 34, 48 months Adrian Rodriguez, 38, …
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Alleged Leader Of A Mexican Drug Cartel Extradited To United States

… General Caldwell.  “Today’s extradition of alleged kingpin Alfredo Beltran Leyva is an important step toward stamping … organization to justice.”    “The arrest and extradition of Alfredo Beltran Leyva represents a significant milestone in … will stem the tide of this continuing threat.” “For years Alfredo Beltran Leyva, along with his brothers, was …
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34 In Custody In Connection With Austin-Based Drug Distribution Operation

… Cruz, 53; Pharr, TX ;10 years to life A14cr292 Gerardo Diaz, 23; Austin, TX ;10 years to life A14cr292 Juan Gonzalez, 28; Austin; 10 years to life A14cr300 Oscar … 10 years to life A14cr300 Antonio De Jesus Hernandez-Gonzalez, 29; Austin; 10 years to life A14cr300 Jesus …
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Two heroin and cocaine trafficking rings in Western New York dismantled

… “Operation Transport,” the investigation began with Steven Gonzalez who was selling heroin from several different … Rivera was supplying both cocaine and heroin to Steven Gonzalez. Rivera’s heroin source would supply narcotics to … Boler, 40 years old; Bryan Garcia, 23 years old; and Jorge Rosa Garcia, 32 years old. The Attorney General’s …
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Los Angeles Street Gang Targeted In Federal Racketeering Indictment

… cocaine to the (arrested this morning); Jose Manuel Gonzalez, also known as “Cyclone,” 37, of Hawthorne, a … a Lennox 13 member who allegedly participated with Gonzalez in robberies and (previously taken into state custody); Jorge Arturo Hercules, also known as “Joker” and “Trouble,” …
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Several Members Of South Laredo Trafficking Group Plead Guilty

… today were Alejandro Reyes aka “Keiko,” 31, Rene Gabriel Gonzalez, aka “Beast,” 46, Carlos Alberto Acosta aka “Pinni,” 36, Luis Francisco Gutierrez, 40, Jorge Armando Perez, 34, Hector Manuel Cavazos, 26, Jose …
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13 Individuals Charged With Drug Trafficking In The Municipalities Of Aguadilla And Quebradillas

… aka “Naty;” Pedro Bonilla-Espinosa, aka “Peter;” Jorge L. Soberal-Mercado, aka “Soberal;” Luis O. Rivera-Méndez, aka “Coco;” Mariela González-Román; Christian Jonás Acevedo-Román, aka “Pirata;” …
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Stockton man sentenced to more than 12 years prison for drug distribution conspiracies and possessing a machine gun

… in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking 60 months, 1 day Ignacio Gonzalez 31 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C) – … Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking 60 months, 1 day Jorge Gomez 39 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(B) – Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy 60 months Adan Gonzalez 47 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(B) – …
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Three charged with turning ocean into international drug trafficking superhighway

… Steven S. Whipple and U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Jesus Alfredo De La Cruz Orobio, 59; Juan David Portocarrero Diaz, 34; and Milton Valencia Blandon, 29, are set to appear …
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Leader Of Stockton Area Drug Trafficking Group Sentenced To 18 Years In Federal Prison

… are as follows: Hector Ojeda Barraza -18 years Jose Gonzalez Arias-20 years, (prior drug felony conviction) … Victor Martinez -10 years Ricardo Andrade -8 years Rene Diaz Carranza -6 years, 3 months Rosario Francisco Barraza …
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Twenty-Five Charged In Connection With Multi-State Fentanyl And Cocaine Conspiracy

… Yordania Abel Rivera a/k/a “Mommy,” 33, of Leominster; Jorge Vizcaino Vizcaino a/k/a Yeison Vizcaino Vizcaino a/k/a … Vizcaino Vizcaino a/k/a “Boli,” 28, of Boston; Alberto Gonzalez, 36, of Boston; Luis Guerrero, 25, of Lawrence; … Adrian Jimenez a/k/a “Soga,” 24, of Boston; Adrian Suncar-Gonzalez, 38, of Boston; Johangel Mejia-Hernandez, 22, of …
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Twelve People Charged Following Investigation of Drug Trafficking Ring

… Washington Raul Barreto Bejines, 50, of Redmond, Washington Jorge Aguilar Duran, 42, Issaquah, Washington Viet Phi … out of their hands,” said Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz. “Our joint efforts lead to the detention of 24 …
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Three Defendants Sentenced To Over 32 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking

… District of Arkansas, announced that Leonel Padilla, Andres Diaz and Jonni Diaz were sentenced yesterday in Northwest Arkansas to a … to meet with Andres Diaz.  Once there, the officer noticed Diaz’s vehicle in the parking lot.  Andres Diaz was driving …
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Leader Of “Texas Syndicate” Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To More Than 25 Years In Prison

… for their roles in the conspiracy: Christopher Lee Gonzalez, aka “Gonzo,” 44, 327 months Christopher David … 120 months Crystal Dimas, aka “Babe,” 29, 33 months Robert Diaz, Jr., aka “Bobby,” 34, 48 months Adrian Rodriguez, 38, …
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18 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking At El Trebol Public Housing Project

… Puerto Rico Police Department. The 18 defendants are: Henry Díaz-Texidor, aka “Canto”; Enrique Osorio-Giron, aka “Yun … “Colo”; Edgariel Medina-Rolón, aka “Precio”; Tomás Benítez-González, aka “Tommy”; Giovanni Burgos-Arroyo, aka “Gino”; …
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Former Bakersfield Detective Sentenced To Five Years

… 837-2324 Stockton - (571) 387-3956 FRESNO, Calif. - Damacio Diaz, 44, of McFarland, formerly a detective with the … announced. U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill ordered Diaz to begin serving his sentence on December 5, 2016. Diaz pleaded guilty to the charges on May 31, 2016. Diaz’s former partner, Patrick Mara, 36, of Bakersfield …
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Owners Of Miami Export Business Found Guilty Of Operating Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business And International Money Laundering

… in Charge of the New York Division announced that Luis Diaz Jr. and Luis Javier Diaz were found guilty yesterday in Manhattan federal court … into and through the United States financial system.  Diaz Jr. was additionally convicted of conspiracies to …
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Rewards Offered for Capture of Three Former Venezuelan Officials Charged in Miami Federal Court with Drug Trafficking and Other Crimes

… to the United States.   (Case No. 13-cr-20930).    Jesus Alfredo Itriago, 62, the former Chief of Counter-narcotics …
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Indictments, Convictions through Guilty Pleas, and Sentencings in Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Prosecutions

… defendants’ sentencing date for August 5, 2026. AUSAs Laura Díaz and Joseph Russell are in charge of the prosecution of … Defendants were arrested on December 11, 2026. AUSAs Laura Díaz and Joseph Russell are in charge of the prosecution of … of the prosecution of the case. On May 12, 2026, Xavier González-Rivera was sentenced by Judge Pedro A. Delgado to …
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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 …