PRESS RELEASE

Spokane Man Involved in Robbery of Large Amount of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Sentenced to Federal Prison

October 10, 2024
… of supervised release. According to court documents and information presented at the sentencing hearing, on February … the buy money was counterfeit, the sellers declined the sale. Baughman then robbed drug couriers who were entering …
October 10, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

New Haven Gang Member Admits Role in 2022 Murder

August 02, 2024
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … including acts of violence, narcotics trafficking, and gun sales, and specifically admitted that, on September 16, …
August 02, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Fugitive "Queen of the South" Returned to United States to Face Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges

July 29, 2024
… the South" Returned to United States to Face Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges July 29, 2024 Phoenix … Arizona. Miller is a U.S. citizen and had been a fugitive for approximately three-and-a-half years at the time of her … she is alleged to have orchestrated multiple narcotics sales, which revealed the network of criminal associates …
July 29, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Midland Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

July 10, 2024
… Midland Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison July 10, 2024 El Paso Contact Info Contact … in a federal court in Midland to 20 years in prison for his role in a fatal fentanyl trafficking conspiracy. … that the victim and Childers had communicated about the sale of fentanyl pills. In May 2023, Midland Police …
July 10, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Johnston Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

June 02, 2024
… Johnston Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Thousands of Fentanyl Pills June 02, 2024 … admitted to a federal judge that he arranged for the sale and delivery of thousands of fentanyl-laced pills, some …
June 02, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Defendants Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Overdose Death of Carlsbad Woman

May 22, 2024
… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … Federal agents followed the evidence related to the sale of the fatal dose of fentanyl to the defendants. “DEA …
May 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

$6 Million Worth of Oregon Properties Forfeited in Connection to Interstate Marijuana Trafficking Organization

April 01, 2024
… $6 Million Worth of Oregon Properties Forfeited in Connection to Interstate Marijuana Trafficking … to illegally grow marijuana for redistribution and sale in other states. The owner of a 15th property agreed to …
April 01, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Two Men Plead Guilty To Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

March 19, 2024
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … as well as collected and delivered proceeds from drug sales.  Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy; Brian …
March 19, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

St. Mary’s County Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Distribution of Fentanyl and for Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

February 16, 2022
… St. Mary’s County Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Distribution of Fentanyl and for Illegal Possession of a … and $7,080 in cash, which were proceeds of Keys’ drug sales. The seized firearm is a ghost gun—privately made with …
February 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Wholesale Drug Distribution Network Pleads Guilty to Distributing Synthetic Cannabinoids and Laundering Millions in Proceeds

November 02, 2021
… Leader of Wholesale Drug Distribution Network Pleads Guilty to Distributing Synthetic Cannabinoids and Laundering Millions in … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
November 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Penn North Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison

September 14, 2021
… Penn North Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison September 14, 2021 Washington, … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … packages and engaging in hand-to-hand narcotics retail sales. On some occasions, Gilliam met other co-conspirators …
September 14, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Member of Gregory Butler Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty to His Role in The Drug Distribution Conspiracy

August 27, 2021
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … using phones to arrange heroin, crack cocaine, and fentanyl sales to drug users and redistributors from Maryland, …
August 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Baltimore Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for His Participation in a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

March 16, 2021
… Baltimore Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for His Participation in a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … approximately every 7 to 14 days concerning the sale of narcotics, including heroin and fentanyl.  Crosby …
March 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Prosecution of Richmond County Narcotics Conspiracy Wraps Up

July 26, 2021
… and Marijuana, said David H. Estes, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court … source of supply for cocaine.  The conspiracy involved the sale of kilograms of cocaine, as well as amounts of crack …
July 26, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Two SCDC inmates sentenced to decades in federal prison for roles in separate drug trafficking rings

February 12, 2020
… Two SCDC inmates sentenced to decades in federal prison for roles in separate drug trafficking rings February 12, … of Corrections (SCDC), have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in separate major drug trafficking rings run … customers, and to collect and store drug proceeds from the sales.  Pernell ran his operation from within prison walls …
February 12, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Two South Carolina Department of Corrections inmates sentenced to decades in federal prison for roles in separate drug trafficking rings

February 12, 2020
… Corrections inmates sentenced to decades in federal prison for roles in separate drug trafficking rings February 12, … of Corrections, have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in separate major drug trafficking rings run … customers, and to collect and store drug proceeds from the sales. Pernell ran his operation from within prison walls at …
February 12, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

New York Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking Firearms and Meth

January 25, 2024
… New York Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking Firearms and Meth January 25, 2024 New … a machinegun.    “This defendant’s possession or sale of multiple machineguns including Glock switches and …
January 25, 2024
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Lynn Man Who Was Arrested at Logan Airport Transporting Nearly $40,000 In Drug Proceeds Sentenced

January 25, 2024
… Lynn Man Who Was Arrested at Logan Airport Transporting Nearly $40,000 In Drug Proceeds Sentenced January 25, … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … bag – both of which were purchased from earlier drug sales. Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy; Brian …
January 25, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Warwick Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin

November 16, 2023
… Warwick Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin November 16, 2023 New England Contact … to the court, the $337,660 in cash seized represents the sale of approximately thirteen kilograms of heroin. Jose …
November 16, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Pharmaceutical President Sentenced in Counterfeit Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

July 27, 2023
… Pharmaceutical President Sentenced in Counterfeit Drug Trafficking Conspiracy July 27, 2023 … president has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of … to street-level users and he profited greatly from the sale of the counterfeit cough syrup.  Runsdorf’s greed …
July 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Defendants Convicted and Sentenced in Long-Term Methamphetamine and Oxycodone Drug Trafficking Investigation in Bay County

March 10, 2023
… Defendants Convicted and Sentenced in Long-Term Methamphetamine and Oxycodone Drug Trafficking … leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … construction machinery, and real estate purchased from the sale of narcotics.  “At a time when our country is …
March 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

13 Drug Traffickers Sentenced to More than 235 Years Combined in Federal Prison

April 16, 2021
… Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 Tyler - … agents seized more than 55 kilos of cocaine with a wholesale value of $1,457,500, 92 kilos of methamphetamine with a …
April 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Baltimore Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone and for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Other Drugs

November 15, 2022
… Baltimore Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone and for … drugs with cutting agents, and packaged the drugs for re-sale.  Watkins and his associates then drove the packaged …
November 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Oklahoma Prison-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Resulted in 21 Defendants Being Convicted

July 15, 2022
… Oklahoma Prison-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Resulted in 21 Defendants Being Convicted … Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … methamphetamine and heroin and collect proceeds from those sales.  Further, Strand and his organization gathered …
July 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Loudon man sentenced to 50 months for methamphetamine trafficking

May 01, 2019
… Loudon man sentenced to 50 months for methamphetamine trafficking May 01, 2019 New England … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … Hampshire, and Bean and Waters wired the proceeds of drug sales to Espejo in Las Vegas to purchase additional drugs. …
May 01, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Pittsfield man sentenced to 130 months for methamphetamine trafficking

March 08, 2019
… Pittsfield man sentenced to 130 months for methamphetamine trafficking March 08, 2019 New England Contact Info … products across the country, making them available for sale on our streets. As is apparent from the lengthy …
March 08, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Los Angeles Strike Force targets drug trafficking organizations that allegedly smuggled Sinaloa Cartel narcotics into U.S.

August 08, 2018
… Los Angeles Strike Force targets drug trafficking organizations that allegedly … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … indictments alleges that money generated from illegal drug sales in the United States transported in bulk quantities …
August 08, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

San Jose Man Sentenced to More Than 16 years

January 25, 2022
… More Than 16 years January 25, 2022 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … San Mateo area with a prospective buyer to negotiate the sale of 15 kilograms (33 pounds) of methamphetamine.  The …
January 25, 2022
STORY

The Overdose Crisis in the DMV

February 17, 2021
Fentanyl Opioids
… The Overdose Crisis in the DMV February 17, 2021 By Jarod A. Forget, Special Agent in Charge, DEA Washington Division … a deadly mixture of fentanyl to make more profits from sales of drugs like meth, heroin, and cocaine in our area. …
February 17, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Mexico’s United Cartels and Others Charged in South Florida Federal Court with Importing Over 1200 Pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine

April 01, 2021
… Leader of Mexico’s United Cartels and Others Charged in South Florida Federal Court with Importing Over 1200 … leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … was in charge of laundering the methamphetamine sales proceeds for the organization. Basauri-Coto proposed …
April 01, 2021