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Pearl River Man Sentenced To Ten Years In Prison For The Illegal Distribution Of Oxymorphone Causing The Overdose Death Of Two Young Men

… sentence of ten years in prison for Oleksowicz’s crimes shows how seriously this Office takes this public health …
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DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

… poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from … medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often …
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Northern California And Central Valley Resident Dispose Of More Than 7.5 Tons Of Medicine During DEA’s Third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

… the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Studies show that the majority of teens who abuse prescription drugs … home medicine cabinet. Many Americans simply do not know how to properly dispose of their unused or expired medicine, …
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Orangevale Man Sentenced For Hydrocodone Distribution

… Review and Evaluation (CURES). The CURES database shows that approximately 508 prescriptions for (totaling … and used as directed, are a great benefit to our society. However, the abuse of these same drugs has occasioned a … this Action Committee will seek to educate the public about how to prevent prescription drug abuse. This case is the …
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Another Huge Turnout At DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

… Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas … poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are … medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often …
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DEA announces improvements to medication assisted treatment

… DEA announces improvements to medication assisted treatment February 26, 2020 … (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links … to medication assisted treatment, especially in rural areas where those suffering with opioid use disorder may have …
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Former U.S. Soldier And Two North Carolina Men Found Guilty For Conspiring To Kidnap And Murder As Part Of A Murder-For-Hire Scheme Overseas

… at trial: Hunter served from 1983 to 2004 in the U.S. Army, where he attained the rank of sergeant first class. While in … Stillwell traveled from North Carolina to the Philippines, where HUNTER provided them with, among other things, … and Stillwell disposed of her body on a pile of garbage, where it was later found by local authorities. Hunter paid …
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Six Sentenced To Combined Twenty-Six Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking Offenses

… warrant on Ruiz’s residence located near Siloam Springs where they located a large quantity of methamphetamine.  … was sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration Crime Lab where it was determined to be approximately 654.3 grams of … a search warrant on their residence in Siloam Springs where they recovered approximately 69.2 grams of meth.  The …
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Connecticut Man Sentenced To 1,440 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Spice

Connecticut Man Sentenced To 1,440 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Spice April 20, 2015 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Man Pleads Guilty for Conspiracy to Distribute 900 Pounds of Methamphetamine and Illegal Reentry

… police officer. Police followed Mercado-Chaparro after the buy and saw him conduct other drug deals. Several days …
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Seven Defendants Charged With Conspiring To Aid The Taliban

… Seven Defendants Charged With Conspiring To Aid The Taliban February 14, 2011 Headquarters Contact … (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links … law and kill Americans. West Africa has emerged as a place where drugs and terror intersect,” said DEA Administrator …
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President Obama Announces Intent To Nominate DEA Special Agent Thomas Harrigan As DEA Deputy Administrator

… promoted to Group Supervisor in the Newark Field Division where he managed a Task Force group that was recognized by … achievements. He was reassigned to DEA Headquarters in 1999 where he served as a Staff Coordinator in the Office of … Section Chief of the Dangerous Drugs and Chemicals Section where he oversaw a multi-jurisdictional investigation that …
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California Woman Sentenced For Port Arthur Drug Trafficking

… transaction in the parking lot of the apartment complex where she lived in Port Arthur, Texas.  Shortly afterwards, … pants pocket. She was transported to the police department where a more thorough search was conducted. More "crack" … warrant was obtained and officers searched the apartment where Dang lived. A cookie of crack cocaine, which weighed …
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51,461 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Collected During Take-Back Event

… across Pennsylvania and Delaware.  In the Pittsburgh area, where the DEA implemented its 360 Strategy in November 2015, … of amounts collected by regions across Pennsylvania, where a total of 43,778 pounds was collected, and Delaware, where a total of 7,684 pounds was collected, is listed …
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Alert – DEA warns of increasing extortion scam calls

… Kelly McKay Recruiter Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro areas Additional Division Info Community … should refuse the demand and report the threat using DEA’s online form or by calling 877-792-2873. Reporting scam calls …
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Baton Rouge man indicted for international money laundering in furtherance of an international drug conspiracy and other related charges

… within the United States who had purchased the substances online, to accept payments from the individual buyers, and …
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DEA Asset Forfeiture

March 28, 2025
… Asset Forfeiture DEA Asset Forfeiture Asset forfeiture is a tool in our country’s battle against drug abuse and drug … exceptions);  Publication. DEA must advertise the seizure online for 30 days;  Proof. In all judicial forfeiture …
March 28, 2025
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Prior Felon Sentenced to 128 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Offenses

… of the Attorney General.  To access public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the …
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Virginia Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth on the Darknet

Virginia Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth on the Darknet July 12, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Illegal Steroids

South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Illegal Steroids May 25, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Charlottesville Methamphetamine Traffickers Plead Guilty

Charlottesville Methamphetamine Traffickers Plead Guilty May 26, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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Chillum Drug Dealer Caught with Two Kilograms in Cocaine Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison

Chillum Drug Dealer Caught with Two Kilograms in Cocaine Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison February 16, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Baltimore County Husband and Wife Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Crack Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

Baltimore County Husband and Wife Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Crack Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy February 24, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Maryland Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

… Maryland Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone January 11, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) …
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Maryland law enforcement officials announce new, nationwide MS-13 tip line

… Maryland law enforcement officials announce new, nationwide MS-13 … Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … X Christopher C. Goumenis Domestic all of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia Additional Division Info …
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Jury Convicts Hampton Roads Conspirators of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges

Jury Convicts Hampton Roads Conspirators of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges September 24, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Bowie Maryland Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

… Bowie Maryland Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone January 11, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) …
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Baltimore County Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Obtaining Two Kilograms of Cocaine to Distribute and for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Baltimore County Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Obtaining Two Kilograms of Cocaine to Distribute and for Illegal Possession of a Firearm November 17, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 …
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Federal Consent Decree Permanently Bans Baltimore-Based Physician Assistant from Prescribing Opioids and Controlled Substances

Federal Consent Decree Permanently Bans Baltimore-Based Physician Assistant from Prescribing Opioids and Controlled Substances November 19, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office …
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Chillum Drug Dealer Caught with Two Kilos of Cocaine

Chillum Drug Dealer Caught with Two Kilos of Cocaine August 10, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …