PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 13, 2023
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov El Paso, Texas – On Oct. 28, 2023, the community once again emptied …
November 13, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Providence Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison

November 07, 2023
… was being transported was stopped by local police in Texas for a traffic violation. The police notified DEA agents in Texas of their discovery, and DEA agents in Texas and in Providence arranged for the driver continue …
November 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Former Gulf Cartel Leader Convicted Of Drug Conspiracy And Assaults On Federal Officers

September 26, 2017
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … Vaughn 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Jorge Costilla-Sanchez has pleaded guilty to …
September 26, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Denton Physician Sentenced for Over-Prescribing Opioids

May 19, 2023
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info Community … 324-8505 DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 … over the years, and we’ve seen devastating losses in Texas relating to opioid overdoses,” said U.S. Attorney …
May 19, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Dallas Man Sentenced to 14 years in Federal Prison for Supplying Fentanyl in Rowlett Overdose

May 22, 2023
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info Community … 324-8505 DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 … and cause senseless deaths in the Eastern District of Texas.” This case was investigated by the U.S. Drug …
May 22, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Houstonian ordered to prison following HPD officer shooting

April 25, 2023
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … near future.    The Drug Enforcement Administration, HPD, Texas Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Alcohol, …
April 25, 2023
Villegas-Martinez, Sergio
FUGITIVE

Sergio Villegas-Martinez

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: The following alleged Federal Drug Violations:conspiring to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaine
Carrillo-Fuentes, Vicente
FUGITIVE

Vicente Carrillo-Fuentes

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine with Intent to Deliver
PRESS RELEASE

Five Arrested in San Antonio for Alleged Drug Trafficking Organization Involvement

March 29, 2023
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas and Special Agent in Charge Daniel Comeaux for the …
March 29, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two Men Sent to Prison in Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

March 08, 2023
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem Vaughn 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov McALLEN, Texas – Two men charged in connection to multiple tractor …
March 08, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian Cartel Member Receives a 27 Year Sentence

August 17, 2021
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info Community … 324-8505 DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 … the impact of DEA and our counterpart’s efforts in East Texas communities and around the country”. According to …
August 17, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Arlington Doctor and Nurse Practitioner Found Guilty of Operating a Pill Mill

July 07, 2021
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info Community … 324-8505 DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 … Inspector General, IRS – Criminal Investigations, and the Texas Department of Insurance conducted the investigation. …
July 07, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Mission Man Sent to Prison for hiding Kilos of Heroin in Floorboards

November 16, 2022
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … where agents found heroin concealed  CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 27-year-old man residing in Mission has been …
November 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Dallas Man Sentenced to Life Over Meth Concealed in Cauliflower

September 28, 2022
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info Community … 324-8505 DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 … will continue to put the health and safety of our North Texas communities first.” According to plea papers, on Aug. …
September 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Former Fort Hood Army Sergeant Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution

September 27, 2022
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … States at an alarming rate and our communities in Central Texas are not immune from its devastation,” said U.S. …
September 27, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Cuban national sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms offenses

September 08, 2022
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … 17 rounds of ammunition. Godoy was previously convicted in Texas in 1996 of possession of a controlled substance, in …
September 08, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Aransas Pass Man Sentenced for Trafficking Meth

August 02, 2022
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … in lockbox.jpg HUGHES Methamphetamine.jpg CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 37 year-old local man has been handed a …
August 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … it spreads.” “In DEA’s El Paso Division, which covers West Texas and New Mexico, we are seeing a significant increase …
February 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

March 13, 2019
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov El PASO, Texas – The Drug Enforcement Administration urges its …
March 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Former El Paso Physician Agrees to Pay $350,000 to Resolve Allegations

April 25, 2022
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Failed to Account for Large Quantities of Opioids EL PASO, Texas – Dr. Herbert Nassour, a former physician in El Paso, …
April 25, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 25, 2022
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info Community … 324-8505 DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 … unused or expired prescription medications in North Texas and Oklahoma. The DEA Dallas Field Division had over …
April 25, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Midland Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Gun Charges

March 23, 2022
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff of the Western District of Texas and Drug Enforcement Administration's El Paso Division …
March 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Arlington Doctor Sentenced to 12 Years in Pill Mill Case

March 25, 2022
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info Community … 324-8505 DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 … Inspector General, IRS – Criminal Investigations, and the Texas Department of Insurance conducted the investigation. …
March 25, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Administrator names Greg Millard as SAC of the El Paso Division

March 02, 2022
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … of the El Paso Division, which serves New Mexico and West Texas. Millard came to El Paso in October 2020 as Assistant …
March 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso drug stash house operator sentenced to federal prison

August 03, 2018
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas  – United States District Judge David C. Guaderrama …
August 03, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso drug trafficking brothers sentenced to federal prison

August 03, 2018
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas - A federal judge sentenced two brothers to decades in …
August 03, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Former El Paso Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Aid Cocaine Distribution

August 09, 2021
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff of the Western District of Texas and Special Agent in Charge Kyle Williamson of the …
August 09, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Odessa Area Methamphetamine Ring Members Sentenced to Federal Prison

April 14, 2021
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov MIDLAND, Texas - A federal judge sentenced the last of six defendants …
April 14, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Last Defendant Convicted in Nationwide Synthetic Narcotics Distribution

September 07, 2021
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … dubbed Operation Brain Freeze with the assistance of Texas Department of Public Safety, FBI and sheriff’s offices …
September 07, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Six indicted in interstate marijuana trafficking conspiracy

September 04, 2018
… to traffic marijuana grown in Portland and shipped to Texas, Virginia and Florida were announced on Aug. 29, 2018. … Knight, 30, and Brittany Lesanta Kizzee, 28, of Houston, Texas; and Raleigh Dragon Lau, 33, and Paul Eugene Thomas, … manufacture marijuana in Portland, and distributing it in Texas and Virginia. Wafer, Knight and Kizzee had previously …
September 04, 2018