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Former New Haven Resident Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

… for the District of Connecticut, has announced that JOSHUWA DIAZ, 34, of Bridgeport, has been sentenced by U.S. District … According to court documents and statements made in court, Diaz was arrested on February 16, 2024, after a …
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Dominican Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking

… Attorney Jane E. Young announces. Maikol Yordan Saldivar-Diaz, 28, was charged by complaint with one count of … Substances, namely fentanyl and methamphetamine. Saldivar-Diaz was arrested on July 17, 2024, and will appear in … Investigators were subsequently able to identify Saldivar-Diaz as the source of this drug activity.  On three …
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Forney Resident Sentenced for Trafficking “Ice” for Michoacan Cartel

… Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Ernesto Diaz-Velazquez pleaded guilty Dec. 6, 2022. U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo has now ordered Diaz-Velazquez to serve 84 months in federal prison. At the … drug trafficking across the local port of entry. It led to Diaz-Velazquez as the individual who took possession of …
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New Britain Man Involved in Cocaine Trafficking Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison

… the District of Connecticut, today announced that NERICK DIAZ-QUESADA, 25, of New Britain, was sentenced yesterday by … to store, process, and package narcotics for distribution.  Diaz-Quesada was apprehended after he attempted to flee from …
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Two Fresno County Residents Indicted for Dealing Fentanyl

… with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, Uriel Diaz-Santos, 19, of Fresno, was also charged with possession … developing enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for Diaz-Santos’s residence. On Nov. 2, 2021, investigators searched Diaz-Santos’s house and found thousands of fentanyl pills …
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Former Bakersfield Police Detective Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking

… trust and authority by conspiring with his partner, Damacio Diaz, to seize narcotics in the course of their official … BPD evidence room. Instead, on multiple occasions, Mara and Diaz retained possession of seized narcotics for their own … personal gain, purpose and sale. Mara admits that he and Diaz unlawfully seized and maintained possession of …
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Queens Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder-for-hire

… We hope this brings some measure of peace to Richard Diaz’s family.”  According to the evidence introduced at … both Intended Victim-1 and the driver of the car, Richard Diaz.  Richard Diaz was able to drive a short distance to …
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39 Kilos Of Heroin Worth Over $20 Million Seized In Richmond Hill, Queens

… center. Agents arrested one individual, Jose Santiago Diaz, who worked at the location where heroin was repackaged … for distribution. The investigation revealed that Diaz is an illegal alien who was previously deported to the … an air conditioner. Shortly after midnight, Jose Santiago Diaz exited the building and drove off in a vehicle. Agents …
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Dayton Men Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of DEA Task Force Officer

… death of Dayton Police Detective and DEA Task Force Officer Jorge DelRio. While attempting to prevent federal agents … people. On November 7, 2019, DEA Task Force Officer Jorge DelRio made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting … actions resulted in the tragic loss of Task Force Officer Jorge DelRio. While this verdict does not bring him back, we …
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Seven Arrested in Camarillo for Alleged Drug Trafficking

… assigned to the VCAT conducted an investigation into Homero Diaz, 24, of Bakersfield.  The investigation revealed that Diaz was responsible for trafficking methamphetamine and … to the City of Camarillo Patrol Services, arrested Homero Diaz and six of his co-conspirators on federal charges of …
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Three-Week Trial In Manhattan Leads To Conviction Of Jose Luis Gracesqui On Murder-for-Hire Charges

… seeing justice done brings some measure of peace to Richard Diaz’s family.”     NYPD Commissioner William J. Bratton … both Intended Victim-1 and the driver of the car, Richard Diaz.  Richard Diaz was able to drive a short distance to …
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Five Individuals Sentenced to Prison for Meth Trafficking and Money Laundering

…  Defendant Conviction(s) Months of Prison Mario Rodriguez Diaz (Age: 32), Moxee, Washington Conspiracy to Distribute … (Age: 29), Appleton, Wisconsin Money Laundering 84 Rodrigo Diaz (Age: 27), Moxee, Washington Conspiracy to Distribute … 72 According to court documents, Mario Rodriguez Diaz, a Washington resident, was the leader of the drug …
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Inmate Sentenced To Over Eight Years Additional Prison Time For Drug Trafficking From Prison

… (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 RALEIGH, N.C. - Jorge Armando Ramirez-Lira, also known as Negro, Jorge Beltran-Carillo, and Edgar Nava-Baltazar, was … the organization who have been sentenced to date include: Jorge Armando Ramirez-Lira, a/k/a Negro, a/k/a Jorge …
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Two Lowell men charged with fentanyl and heroin trafficking

… trafficking. Joshua Ramos-Rios, 30, and Anderson Daniel Jorge Cruz, 20, were indicted for conspiracy to distribute … one kilogram or more of heroin and fentanyl. Ramos-Rios and Jorge Cruz were arrested on Jan. 23, 2019, and charged by … of suspected heroin and fentanyl from Ramos-Rios and Jorge Cruz in an undercover operation. Ramos-Rios is …
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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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Waterbury Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

… Vann, also known as “Bug,” of Waterbury, and Pedro Diaz of Red Lion, Pennsylvania.  Between August and October … engaging in multiple drug transactions with Vann and Diaz.  After one transaction, in August 2021, a Pennsylvania State Trooper stopped Diaz’s car in Pennsylvania and seized 48 grams of fentanyl. …
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Jury Finds Waterbury Man Guilty of Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

… Vann, also known as “Bug,” of Waterbury, and Pedro Diaz of Red Lion, Pennsylvania.  Between August and October … engaging in multiple drug transactions with Vann and Diaz.  After one transaction, in August 2021, a Pennsylvania State Trooper stopped Diaz’s car in Pennsylvania and seized 48 grams of fentanyl. …
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Former Honduran Congressman Tony Hernández Sentenced for Distributing Tons of Cocaine, Other Crimes

… information to major Honduran drug traffickers Victor Hugo Diaz Morales, aka “El Rojo,” and Hector Emilio Fernandez Rosa, aka “Don H.”   Tony Hernandez provided Diaz Morales with information about, among other things, … relationship, Tony Hernandez helped Fernandez Rosa and Diaz Morales distribute approximately 140,000 kilograms of …
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Four Bolivian Nationals, Including Retired Police General, Charged With Drug Trafficking

… Milton Sanchez-Pantoja, Marcelo Foronda-Azero, and Jorge Sanchez-Pantoja, all Bolivian nationals, on charges of … March 2, 2011 at 10a.m. for both men. Defendants Milton and Jorge Sanchez-Pantoja remain at large. This investigation … from Bolivia to the United States. Foronda-Azero and Jorge Sanchez-Pantoja allegedly agreed to sell 100 kilograms …
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Four Indicted In 30 Lb. Methamphetamine Seizure In Anderson, CA

… Jose Angel Martinez Chairez, 38; Angel Avilio Martinez-Diaz, 26; Jose Maria Villareal, 24; and Sunnyvale resident … of crystal methamphetamine for $195,000 from Martinez-Diaz. They arranged to meet in a parking lot in Anderson. Martinez-Diaz initially showed the confidential informant a …
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Former Mexican governor sent to US prison for money laundering

… Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Jorge Juan Torres-Lopez, 67, pleaded guilty June 16, 2020. Today, U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzalez Ramos handed Torres-Lopez a 36-month sentence. Not …
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Law Enforcement Arrested Three Defendants and Seized Approximately 120 Kilograms of Cocaine, $1.3 Million in Cash, and a Firearm

… the Southern District of New York that Adriano Rodriguez-Diaz, Ironellys Paulino-Nolasco, and Robert Nunez were … narcotics trafficking, and firearms offenses. Rodriguez-Diaz and Paulino-Nolasco were apprehended on March 12, 2021 … press, and packaging materials.    Adriano Rodriguez-Diaz, 41, Ironellys Paulino-Nolasco, 37, and Robert Nunez, …
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Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Drug And Firearms Offenses

… while on federal supervised release.  Francisco Gabriel Diaz, 32, of Boston, pleaded guilty to one count of … Richard G. Stearns scheduled sentencing for Oct. 10, 2024. Diaz was charged by criminal complaint in December 2021. On June 24, 2021, a search of the residence where Diaz was staying resulted in the recovery of a black Taurus …
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Federal Indictment Charges Four Men for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… 10, 2021.  Charged in the indictment are: Pedro Luis Ramos-Diaz, a/k/a “Rafael Antoni Regalado-Jiminez” and “Angel Diaz,” age 38, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Nelson Antonio … complaint, further investigation revealed that Ramos-Diaz, Serrano-Munoz, and Calderon were also part of the …
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Nine Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Trafficking Kilograms Of Cocaine Through The U.S. Mail System

… 2015 and July 2016, the defendants Justin Acosta, Eleelin Diaz, Jose Diaz, a/k/a “Gordo,” Cristian Garcia, Kelving Hernandez, … approximately two kilograms of cocaine. Acosta, 26, Jose Diaz, 36, Garcia, 31, Jimenez, 28, Rodriguez, 36, Torres, …
STORY

A Salute to the Oldest and Largest Task Force in the Nation

January 08, 2021
… Herrera “Don Mario”; Daniel Barrera Barrera “El Loco”; and Alfredo Beltran Leyva. The NYDETF is a model for interagency …
January 08, 2021
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Two Illegal Aliens Head To Prison For Trafficking Meth

… following release from prison.   Co-defendant Oscar Diaz-Pineda, 27, a Mexican national who resided in Houston, … via telephone on Dec. 7, 2016.  Two days later, Vasquez and Diaz-Pineda met with the undercover agent in Houston to … on behalf of Alvarez. Agents arrested Vasquez and Diaz-Pineda that same day and seized the narcotics.  Alvarez …
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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operator Mauricio Sanchez-Garza Extradited From Mexico To Face Federal Charges In San Antonio Sanchez Faces Money Laundering And Extortion Charges Related To A Hollywood Screenplay

… in 2008, Sanchez and 38-year-old Mexican National Jorge Vasquez Sanchez conspired to steal by force a movie … as a prequel to “The Passion of Christ.” On June 12, 2013, Jorge Vasquez Sanchez was sentenced to four years in federal … to one count of extortion. The Court also ordered that Jorge Sanchez forfeit to the Government his rights and …
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15 Charged after FBI Task Force Investigation into Waterbury Drug Trafficking Rings

… ANGEL QUIROS , aka “Papa John,” 34, Waterbury DANIEL DIAZ-RIVERA , a.k.a. “Danny,” “Lupin,” “Lupito,” and “L,” … by drug organizations headed by Angel Quiros and Daniel Diaz-Rivera.  The investigation, which has included …
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Leader Of Major Drug Trafficking Ring And Seven Co-Conspirators Sentenced To Prison

… 66 months and three years of supervised release. Juan Pablo Diaz-Herrera, 26, of Troutman, N.C. - Sentenced to 57 months … September 2013, Rosy and David Maldonado hired Juan Pablo Diaz-Herrera and Brian Maldonado-Reyes as drivers for the conspiracy. Juan Diaz and Brian Maldonado began transporting the cocaine and …