PRESS RELEASE

Four Defendants Charged in Alleged Schemes to Transport Methamphetamine from Mexico and Distribute Drugs in San Jose

February 11, 2021
… Methamphetamine from Mexico and Distribute Drugs in San Jose February 11, 2021 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas Additional Division … scheme to transport methamphetamine from Mexico to the San Jose area for distribution, announced United States Attorney …
February 11, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Twelve MS-13 Members and Associates Indicted in Racketeering, Narcotics, and Multiple Murder Conspiracies

January 06, 2022
… Cristian Ariel Arevalo Arias 26 Serio Woodbridge Carlos Jose Turcios Villatoro 23 Oculto Woodbridge Abner Jose Molina Rodriguez 24 Rino, Tecolote Woodbridge … Hernández Landaverde 23 Chele Annandale Karen Estefany Figueroa Alfaro 29 N/A Woodbridge Juan Manuel Vasquez Reyes …
January 06, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

MS-13 Members and Associates Indicted in Racketeering, Narcotics, and Multiple Murder Conspiracies

January 06, 2022
… Cristian Ariel Arevalo Arias 26 Serio Woodbridge Carlos Jose Turcios Villatoro 23 Oculto Woodbridge Abner Jose Molina Rodriguez 24 Rino, Tecolote Woodbridge … Hernández Landaverde 23 Chele Annandale Karen Estefany Figueroa Alfaro 29 N/A Woodbridge Juan Manuel Vasquez Reyes …
January 06, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

34 In Custody In Connection With Austin-Based Drug Distribution Operation

October 16, 2014
… Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and United States … be brought to justice,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit. Upon conviction, the defendants face … # Name Age Residence Stat. Penalty - A14cr292 Jose Nieto-Figueroa, 23; Pflugerville, TX; 5 years to 40 years A14cr292 …
October 16, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

California Couple Sentenced to Prison for Mail Order Drug Trafficking

March 19, 2025
… Brett Skiles  of FBI Miami, Acting Special Agent in Charge José R. Figueroa of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Miami, …
March 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

18 Sentenced To Federal Prison For Roles In Austin-Based Drug Distribution Operation

August 28, 2015
… Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and United States … imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release; Jose Nieto-Figueroa, 24, of Pflugerville, TX, to 30 months imprisonment …
August 28, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Three-Week Trial In Manhattan Leads To Conviction Of Jose Luis Gracesqui On Murder-for-Hire Charges

February 03, 2016
… Three-Week Trial In Manhattan Leads To Conviction Of Jose Luis Gracesqui On Murder-for-Hire Charges February 03, … the Police Commissioner of the City of New (NYPD), and Joseph D’Amico, Superintendent of the New York State (NYSP), announced that Jose Luis Gracesqui was found guilty Tuesday of conspiracy …
February 03, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Bronx man convicted in Manhattan Federal Court of 2016 murders of Marvin Harris and Jose Morales

June 19, 2019
… Federal Court of 2016 murders of Marvin Harris and Jose Morales June 19, 2019 New York Contact Info Contact Us … shot 13 times, as well as the Dec. 11, 2016, murder of Jose Morales, whom Felton shot in the head.  Felton was also … shot rival drug dealer Edwin Romero four times, then shot Jose Morales in the head, killing him.   Felton also …
June 19, 2019
STORY

Acting Administrator Dhillon visits Colombia

May 07, 2019
… meetings with the Colombian Attorney General, Dr. Nestor Humberto Martinez Neira; the Colombian National Police …
May 07, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Six Colombian Nationals Charged With Murder Of DEA Agent

July 19, 2013
… you accountable to the fullest extent of the law.” Gerardo Figueroa Sepulveda, 38; Omar Fabian Valdes Gualtero, 27; … of Special Agent Watson. According to the indictment, Figueroa, Valdes, Bello, Lopez, Gracia and Oviedo-Garcia …
July 19, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Dozens arrested in and around City of Lawrence as part of Project Safe Neighborhood Sweep

October 04, 2018
… charge with distribution of 40 or more grams of fentanyl; Jose Aquino Camilo, a/k/a “Keko,” a/k/a “Kiko,” 39, of … and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl; Jesus Figueroa , a/k/a “Chuy,” a/k/a “Chuito,” 28, of Lawrence, … one count of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments; Jose Hernandez, a/k/a “Fatty Mexicano,” 40, of Lawrence, …
October 04, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Washington Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role as “Right Hand Man” in Deadly Drug Distribution Ring

October 25, 2024
… substances, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Humberto Garcia was convicted in April 2024 following a … car was searched on October 3, 2020, after drug ringleader Jose Luis Ibarra-Valle, 40, asked Garcia to get him a …
October 25, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Federal And State Authorities In El Paso Arrest 14 Defendants On Federal Drug Trafficking/Money Laundering Charges

June 22, 2017
… “Viejito”) 63 El Paso Angela (aka “Menona”) 34 El Paso Humberto Aleman-(aka “Paquetes”) 34 El Paso Eduardo … Angel (aka “Pirata”) 27 El Paso Jerry Lewis 64 El Paso Jose Reyes (aka “Paco”, “Gordo”, “Gordito”) 39 Cincinnati. …
June 22, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Cooperative Investigation Nets Record Methamphetamine Seizure In Pennsville

September 03, 2014
… On September 2, 2014, Juan Martinez-(AKA: Rudy A. Figueroa-Alvarado), 33 of Madras, Oregon was arrested and … Township.  During the investigation, officers encountered Figueroa-Martinez operating 2008 Freightliner tractor …
September 03, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Colombian Nationals Charged In Connection With The Murder Of A DEA Agent Extradited To The United States

July 02, 2014
… the Eastern District of Virginia on July 18, 2013.  Gerardo Figueroa Sepulveda, 39; Omar Fabian Valdes Gualtero, 27; … Judge Ivan D. Davis. According to the indictment, Figueroa, Valdes, Bello, Lopez, Gracia and Oviedo-Garcia …
July 02, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Jose Morales Sentenced To Over 21 Years In Prison For Heroin And Marijuana Distribution Conspiracies

August 02, 2013
… Jose Morales Sentenced To Over 21 Years In Prison For Heroin … Md. - - U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Jose Joaquin Morales, age 37, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 262 …
August 02, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

José Adolfo “Fito” Macías Villamar Faces International Drug and Weapon Charges Following His Extradition to the United States

July 21, 2025
… José Adolfo “Fito” Macías Villamar Faces International Drug … Choneros Transnational Criminal Organization BROOKLYN, NY – José Adolfo Macías Villamar, aka "Fito,” a citizen of …
July 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Conspiracy Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

March 21, 2023
… Mirabal’s two conspirators, Johnathan Beharry and Vilnarie Figueroa Matos, previously pleaded guilty. Beharry was … to 9 years in federal prison on February 14, 2023. Figueroa Matos is scheduled to be sentenced on April 17, …
March 21, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Members And Associates Of Violent Bronx Street Gang Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Racketeering And Firearms Offenses

August 29, 2017
… charges Damar Morales, Tavon Godfrey, aka “Tay,” Hector Figueroa, aka “Hec,” George Mckelvey, aka “Tyleek,” Juan … Gang  Count Two of the Indictment charges Morales, Godfrey, Figueroa, Mckelvey, Castillo, Ratti, Mosely, Goodwin, Clark, …
August 29, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-state international drug trafficking organization targeted in 18-month investigation

December 07, 2018
… 36, Burlington, WA Juan Aviles Berrelleza, 23, Kent, WA Jose Luis Sierra Barrientos, 39, Burlington, WA Hector … 60, Seattle, WA Orlando Barajas, 40, Burlington, WA Oscar Humberto Carrillo Salcedo, 22, Tukwila, WA Allex Hubly, 27, …
December 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Large Scale Colorado Springs And Pueblo Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled

April 20, 2011
… 39, Marino Valley, CA Alberto QUIROZ-CHAVEZ, 31, San Jose, CA Eduardo JIMENEZ-CORTEZ 43, Las Vegas, NV Oscar … 33, Denver, CO Pedro CARRERA-CHAVEZ, 36, Commerce City, CO Humberto TORRES 37, Colorado Springs, CO Lucio VAZQUEZ, 33, …
April 20, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics Trafficking Charges

July 15, 2016
… with distributing heroin on three occasions in fall 2012; Humberto Hernandez, Jr., 39, with distributing … on seven occasions between Feb. and Aug. 2013; and Jose Martinez-Encinias, 43, with possession of heroin and …
July 15, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Two-week trial leads to conviction of drug trafficker for conspiring to import cocaine in shipment of chili peppers

February 14, 2019
… federal jury in Brooklyn returned a guilty verdict against Humberto Baez for conspiring to import and distribute … Corrections and Community Supervision.     The Defendant: HUMBERTO BAEZ Age: 50 Lancaster, Pennsylvania E.D.N.Y. …
February 14, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Southwest Missouri Residents, Mexican Nationals Indicted for Meth Conspiracy

July 11, 2024
… a citizen of Mexico, both of Joplin, Mo., Jaime Francisco Figueroa, 42, and Issac Alan Schilling, 32, both of … possessed a Taurus semi-automatic pistol on Sept. 10, 2023. Figueroa is also charged with three counts of possessing …
July 11, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Western New York to Puerto Rico drug trafficking network dismantled

May 17, 2019
… Rodriguez, 39, of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Vivian Pintado-Figueroa, 40, of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Wilmer …             Annette Rodriguez Lugo and Vivian Pintado-Figueroa are Puerto Rico-based co-conspirators responsible …
May 17, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and FBI offices dismantle drug trafficking organizations in New York and Connecticut

October 11, 2018
… Turner, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI, New Haven, and Joseph F. Schaller, the Commissioner of the New Rochelle … and Felipe Barajas, aka "Felipe Barajas Gallegos,” Jose Oceguera, aka “Cande,” Felipe Cortes, and Saturnino … “Martin Sanchez,” Jaime Lopez, aka “Compa,” and Juan Carlos Figueroa, aka “Chaito,” conspired to distribute 500 grams or …
October 11, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Jury convicts three men of trafficking $28 million of cocaine

April 17, 2019
… after a weeklong trial before U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez.    “These traffickers attempted to smuggle more …
April 17, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Law enforcement arrest eight involved in drug trafficking organization operating in and around Union County

December 06, 2019
… Monroe, N.C. Luis David Bravo, 36, of Monroe, N.C. Miguel Benitez Castrejon, 39, of Monroe, N.C. Matilde Isaias Cruz …
December 06, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Scuba Diver Smuggles 55 Pounds Of Cocaine In Under Water/Cross Border Tunnel

August 20, 2015
… 7, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez. On April 25, 2015, Border Patrol agents were …
August 20, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Defendant Who Trafficked Drugs While Absconding From Federal Drug Trafficking Sentence Gets Additional Five Years in Prison

July 30, 2025
… announced Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller. Humberto Lopez Rodriguez, 31, was previously sentenced to … Tukwila, Washington was sentenced to five years in prison. Jose Luis Villafañe Osorio, 36, a citizen of Colombia, …
July 30, 2025