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Wisconsin woman receives federal prison sentence for conspiracy to deal methamphetamine in multi-agency investigation

December 03, 2019
… in a years-long conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine from a farm near Butternut, Wisconsin in the Town of … that Peterson and Moore were selling methamphetamine from a location known as the “Meth Farm.” Beginning in … with Moore and began making purchases of methamphetamine from him on the 80-acre farm. During the investigation …
December 03, 2019
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Bakersfield man sentenced for structuring synthetic drug proceeds

June 15, 2020
… conspiring to structure over $700,000 in cash withdrawals from four different bank accounts associated with his … real property in Bakersfield, approximately $109,555 seized from five different bank accounts, approximately $199,181 in cash seized from a safe in his residence, approximately $233,460 in cash …
June 15, 2020
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Bakersfield man pleads guilty to conspiring to structure funds

February 18, 2020
… at least half a million dollars in cash withdrawals from his bank accounts, Drug Enforcement Administration … he agreed to the forfeiture of the following assets derived from his structuring activity: real property in Bakersfield, approximately $109,555 seized from five different bank accounts, approximately $199,181 in …
February 18, 2020
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State And Local Law Enforcement Agencies To Receive More Than $730,296 In Federally-Forfeited Funds

May 16, 2018
… to state and local law enforcement agencies, resulting from a forfeiture action against convicted drug trafficker … The Justice Department recovered more than $1 million from Brown, of which 80 percent will be shared with 15 law … Justice’s Equitable Sharing Program. “Taking away the funds from drug trafficking organizations continues to be one of …
May 16, 2018
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Agencies Host Community Showing Of Chasing The Dragon: The Life Of An Opiate Addict

February 23, 2017
… Control and Prevention, 44 people die every day in America from an overdose of prescription painkillers. Since 2014, more than 14,000 people have died from prescription opioid overdoses alone. The public is …
February 23, 2017
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Major Drug Traffickers With Ties To The Sinaloa Cartel Sentenced In West Michigan

June 03, 2013
… Number: (313) 234-4310 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Four men from California and five men from West Michigan have been sentenced to federal prison for … of the conspiracy obtained 20-30 kilograms of cocaine from sources affiliated with the Sinaloa Cartel and shipped …
June 03, 2013
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 29, 2016
… City - (571) 362-0443 Twice-annual event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 DETROIT - After collecting … said, “Most prescription drug abusers get their pills from their own family, or from their friends.  Please take the proactive step to …
April 29, 2016
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High Speed Chase Leads To Indictment Of “Large Scale Gun Toting Cocaine Trafficker” In Ohio

November 29, 2016
… a firearm.  Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers and officers from Akron Police Department executed a traffic stop of … chase. Davis crashed his car into a light pole and then ran from officers. He was arrested after he jumped from a bridge, falling 30 feet to the ground, according to …
November 29, 2016
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Drug Dealer In Kentucky Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison For Distributing Fentanyl That Led To Overdose Death

January 11, 2017
… that brought significant amounts of heroin and fentanyl, from Detroit, Michigan for distribution in Richmond, … Danny Reeves sentenced Navarius Westberry, 38, originally from Michigan, but currently living in Lexington, Kentucky … “Mr. Westberry and his co-conspirators moved to Kentucky from Michigan for the sole purpose of establishing a large …
January 11, 2017
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Two Defendants Sentenced In Opioid Pill Mill Case

May 05, 2017
… today by U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater stemming from their involvement in a “pill mill” operation, announced … by a superseding indictment.  The indictment alleged that from at least May 2013 through July 2014, the defendants … pills and would be ready to meet a courier arriving from Dallas with the pills.  Stewart intended to distribute …
May 05, 2017
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Two South Texas Men Convicted Of Trafficking Methamphetamine In Houston

November 25, 2013
… Attorney, Southern District of Texas announced two men from the South Texas area have pleaded guilty to trafficking … Fearing for his life, one of the agents fired two rounds from his service weapon toward Chavez while attempting to … seized three plastic containers containing methamphetamine from the rear area of the Honda CR-V. The methamphetamine …
November 25, 2013
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Rio Grande Valley Defendants Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Terms For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

February 03, 2011
… organization operating out of the McAllen, Texas, area from approximately 2004 through 2009 were sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging from 180 to 360 months, without parole, Drug Enforcement … to ship large quantities of cocaine and marijuana from the McAllen area to various locations in Georgia, …
February 03, 2011
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Canada Extradites Second Drug Trafficking Defendant To Colorado For Prosecution

May 14, 2015
… age 35, who was until today in Canada, was extradited from Canada to Denver, Colorado so he can face drug … with six others, in 2010 for the importation of cocaine from Mexico.  The cocaine was brought to Colorado, where it … with others, conspired to import into the United States from Mexico, and then export from the United States into …
May 14, 2015
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Leader Of Colombian Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 27 Years In Federal Prison

June 24, 2014
… was involved in maritime cocaine smuggling operations from the 1980s until at least 2009. He started out as a … GFVs and SPSS vessels, and dispatch those stateless vessels from Colombia.  Renteria-Cuero acted as a “general … contractor,” accepting contracts to build SPSS vessels from cocaine owners in Colombia. Renteria-Cuero provided …
June 24, 2014
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Arrest Made For International Narcotics Trafficking

January 06, 2017
… was flown to the U.S. by the DEA Air Wing and agents from the DEA West Palm Beach District (DO) to face charges … and engage in monetary transactions in property derived from unlawful activity; and one substantive count of …
January 06, 2017
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Eight Alleged Members And Suppliers Of Heroin Trafficking Organization Charged

March 11, 2015
… in a drug trafficking organization that obtained heroin from Essex County, New Jersey, and supplied it to Central … surveillance, controlled heroin purchases, information from confidential sources and other investigative …
March 11, 2015
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DEA Sponsoring 11th National Prescription Take Back Day

April 26, 2016
… reminding New Jersey residents that on Saturday, April 30th from 10 am - 2 pm, the DEA will be holding its11th National … “Most prescription drug abusers get their pills from friends and family, including from the household medicine cabinet,” said DEA Acting …
April 26, 2016
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Operation Spring Cleaning Takes Down A Prescription Drug Trafficking Ring In Port St. Lucie

May 09, 2013
… were arrested in this investigation: on April 2, 2013, from Port St. (PSL) Kevin Piscottano, Chris Piscottano, Raul … Zappier, and Katharina Von Watts.  Arrested on May 2, 2013, from PSL:  Boyd Jones, Jessica Bifaro, Maurice Jones, … Diana Shearer, Misty Fisher, Geralyn Varricchio, and from Ft. Pierce: Lindsey Grantham and Anthony Sgarlato.  On …
May 09, 2013
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New London Man Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Federal Prison For Heading Drug Trafficking Ring

March 30, 2011
… drug trafficking organization. This matter stems from a joint law enforcement investigation headed by the … 2007, Renaldo Goosby, a close friend of MULLER’s, fled from officers of the Waterford Police Department after a … officers recovered approximately three kilograms of cocaine from Goosby’s vehicle. In addition, a forensic examination …
March 30, 2011
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North Carolina Man Sentenced In New Hampshire Methamphetamine Manufacturing Conspiracy

February 02, 2017
… about January 29, 2016, co-defendants picked up Jamie Smith from a bus station in Vermont. Soon after getting in the … co-defendant wrote down a piece of paper. During the drive from Vermont to Lebanon, New Hampshire, Smith and his … method. The chemist also determined that two samples taken from the apartment indicated the presence of …
February 02, 2017
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Manchester Woman Sentenced For Heroin And Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

February 28, 2017
… 1.8 kilograms of fentanyl and $198,000 in drug proceeds from an apartment occupied by the defendant and another … enforcement seized approximately $560,000 in drug proceeds from a safe deposit box.  The defendant was not employed at … five-year term of supervised release, following her release from prison.  All of the drug proceeds previously were …
February 28, 2017
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Worcester Business Owner Indicted For Fentanyl Distribution And Money Laundering

March 21, 2017
… he successfully concealed “millions of dollars” in profits from his illegal drug operation from the government.  Following his release from prison in 2008, Perry allegedly returned to …
March 21, 2017
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Lawrence, Massachusetts Man Sentenced To 87 Months In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Fentanyl

March 22, 2017
… on supervised release for five years following his release from prison.  He also was ordered to forfeit the $113,100 in drug proceeds that had been seized from his residence. “Fentanyl has been the cause of the … to prevent a large quantity of this potentially deadly drug from being sold on the street.  I particularly want to …
March 22, 2017
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Pilot And Passenger Of Plane That Crashed At Yoakum County Airport After Refueling Plead Guilty To Drug Charge

August 06, 2013
… day before the crash, Cangelosi flew a commercial airline from Houston, Texas, to Sacramento, California, where she … pilot, who was paid approximately $5,000 cash to fly her from Sacramento back to Houston.  They left Sacramento … to take off and crashed. The YCSD received a 911 call from an individual who reported seeing a female with bags by …
August 06, 2013
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Bethel Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Distributing Heroin And Cocaine That Contributed To Two Overdose Deaths

June 21, 2017
… deceased.  Investigators seized three empty heroin folds from the victim’s purse, and six empty heroin folds from the victim’s jacket.  Mignani provided heroin and … also seized $1,531 in cash and multiple cellphones from the residence.  Mignani was arrested on state charges …
June 21, 2017
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DEA Atlanta Division Office Heads Up Eighth Prescription Drug Take-Back Event April 26, 2014

April 23, 2014
… Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This one-day event will make it … on Drug Use and Health.  And more Americans died in 2010 from overdoses of prescription (22,134, including 16,651 from narcotic painkillers) than from motor vehicle …
April 23, 2014
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DEA Charlotte District Office Heads Up Eighth Prescription Drug Take-Back Event April 26, 2014

April 23, 2014
… Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This one-day event will make it … on Drug Use and Health.  And more Americans died in 2010 from overdoses of prescription (22,134, including 16,651 from narcotic painkillers) than from motor vehicle …
April 23, 2014
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DEA South Carolina District Office Heads Up Eighth Prescription Drug Take-Back Event April 26, 2014

April 23, 2014
… Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This one-day event will make it … on Drug Use and Health.  And more Americans died in 2010 from overdoses of prescription (22,134, including 16,651 from narcotic painkillers) than from motor vehicle …
April 23, 2014
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DEA Nashville District Office Heads Up Eighth Prescription Drug Take-Back Event April 26, 2014

April 23, 2014
… Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This one-day event will make it … on Drug Use and Health.  And more Americans died in 2010 from overdoses of prescription (22,134, including 16,651 from narcotic painkillers) than from motor vehicle …
April 23, 2014
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DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

July 28, 2015
… Outreach: Ruth Morales (571) 387-6555 Event will take place from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26th LOS ANGELES - … Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 am-2 pm local time. As with the previous nine … show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine …
July 28, 2015