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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 362-3700 862-849-9863 Timothy P. McMahon NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 Mulberry Street 2nd Floor Newark , NJ … Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal …
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Two Men Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization that Sold Drugs in Mercer County

… Two Men Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization that … with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. From June 2018 through May 2019, the defendants and others …
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Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy … 362-3700 862-849-9863 Timothy P. McMahon NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 … records, the investigation uncovered evidence that from February 2020 through April 26, 2021, the defendants …
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 4560 Viewridge Avenue San Diego , CA 92123-1672 … Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal …
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Prolific Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 years for Distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

… Prolific Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 years for Distributing Fentanyl and … community," she concluded. “Keeping our communities safe from illegal narcotics and their associated crimes is a …
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San Diego Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death

… San Diego Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death July 07, 2022 … age - about the dangers of taking a pill that didn’t come from a doctor or pharmacist. Although difficult, this …
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Former U.S. Marine Angel Dominguez Ramirez Jr. Sentenced for Leading International Cocaine Distribution Organization

… Former U.S. Marine Angel Dominguez Ramirez Jr. Sentenced for Leading International Cocaine Distribution … organization that transported ton-quantities of cocaine from South America to Mexico and into the United States. …
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Two charged in connection with drug lab explosion

… Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 4560 Viewridge Avenue San Diego , CA 92123-1672 … connection with a March 2018 explosion and fire resulting from their operation of a butane hash oil lab in a …
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Nurse Arrested for Stealing over 1,400 Vials of Fentanyl

… Nurse Arrested for Stealing over 1,400 Vials of Fentanyl May 18, 2021 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) … between October and December 2020. Melissa Frame, 36, from Merrick, was arraigned today before Judge David Levine …
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Doctor Sentenced to 38 months for Unlawful Drug Distribution and Identity Theft

… Doctor Sentenced to 38 months for Unlawful Drug Distribution and … treatment. In pleading guilty, McMahon admitted that from at least December 2018 through August 2019, he provided … McMahon agreed to pay $43,225.24 to settle claims arising from his improper prescribing of ketamine and failure to …
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Valley Stream man arrested for allegedly using doctor’s prescription pad to acquire thousands of opioid pills

… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … said that Cosentino allegedly acquired a prescription pad from a former doctor. From approximately December 2019 to …
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Ringleader who headed cocaine conspiracy between Puerto Rico and Buffalo pleads guilty

… Ringleader who headed cocaine conspiracy between Puerto Rico and Buffalo pleads guilty July 02, 2019 New … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … organization who coordinated the transport of cocaine from multiple suppliers in Puerto Rico to the Buffalo area. …
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DEA to Host Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

… 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 1800, Three Lakeway Center New Orleans , LA United States New Orleans Contacts … Administration, New Orleans Field Division, wants to hear from families in this region as they share stories about …
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Husband and wife sentenced in connection with pain clinic pill mill scheme

… Husband and wife sentenced in connection with pain clinic pill mill scheme … agencies involved.  Today justice has been served.  From January 2012 through December 2015, Cindy Dunn ran a …
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DEA, HIDTA, and 18th Judicial District Announce Takedown of Colorado Based Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Drug Trafficking Organization

… 18th Judicial District Announce Takedown of Colorado Based Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Drug Trafficking Organization … 571-387-5079 Steffan W. Tubbs Recruiter Name Special Agent Seth McMullen (571) 387-3643 … coordinated the transportation of the illegal drugs from Mexico and their subsequent distribution in Colorado. …
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Brian S. Besser Named Special Agent in Charge of the Denver Field Division

… Brian S. Besser Named Special Agent in Charge of the Denver Field Division March 04, 2022 Rocky Mountain Contact … and listed chemicals. Besser earned a Bachelor of Science from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, and is …
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Fentanyl Dealer Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

… Fentanyl Dealer Pleads Guilty in Federal Court January 30, … Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … was placed on a ventilator. Both victims later recovered from their drug overdose. According to court documents, over …
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Haitian Police Officer Charged with International Narcotics Conspiracy, Narcotics Distribution, and Firearms Offense

… Conspiracy, Narcotics Distribution, and Firearms Offense May 12, 2022 Caribbean Contact Info Contact Us (571) … (787) 475-4504 Tony Velazquez Recruiter Name Special Agent Recruiter (571) 362-2069 … the extradition of Haitian police officer Alex Mompremier from Haiti based on an indictment returned in the Eastern …
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Southbridge Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine

… Southbridge Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and … large quantities of cocaine through packages mailed from Puerto Rico to addresses used by the DTO and mailed …
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Philadelphia Man Arrested for Distribution of Cocaine Base

… Arrested for Distribution of Cocaine Base June 26, 2023 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin … enforcement conducted a controlled purchase of cocaine base from Lewis . On June 21, 2023, law enforcement executed a …
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Previously Convicted Felon Arrested for Distributing Fentanyl Pills and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

… Previously Convicted Felon Arrested for Distributing Fentanyl Pills and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition June 22, 2023 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … narcotics in various forms and quantities were seized from Hart’s residence this morning following his arrest. …
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New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Conspiracy

… New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Conspiracy June 12, 2023 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … March 2022 and June 2022, Collazo purchased fentanyl from the DTO that he then redistributed to others. …
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Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Fentanyl, Firearms, and Ammunition

… Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Fentanyl, Firearms, and Ammunition June 09, 2023 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … types of ammunition.  A loaded firearm was also recovered from the scene the next day.  On May 24, 2021, Elliott was …
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California Man Sentenced To Ten Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Methamphetamine In California And New Hampshire

… California Man Sentenced To Ten Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking … pounds of methamphetamine through the U.S. Postal Service from California to several individuals in New Hampshire for …
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Wallingford Man Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation, Drug Trafficking Offenses

… Wallingford Man Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Prison for Child … The Tactical Diversion Squad includes personnel from the DEA and the Manchester, Glastonbury, West Haven, … Childhood Initiative, which is aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation. For more information …
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New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Conspiracy

… New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Conspiracy May 12, 2023 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … 2022 and approximately June 2022, Cruz purchased fentanyl from the DTO that he then redistributed to others. …
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Indictment Charges Brothers with Fentanyl Trafficking Offenses

… Indictment Charges Brothers with Fentanyl Trafficking Offenses May 09, 2023 New England … made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from David Quintana, and his brother, Edgar Quintana.  David …
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking Offense

… Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking … documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement … Police Department.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Armed Drug Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison

… Armed Drug Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison April 25, 2023 New … career criminals like Giancarlo Fermin who refuse to learn from their mistakes by repeatedly breaking the law and …
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Lowell Man Sentenced for Cocaine Conspiracy Tied to Colombian Organized Crime Organization

… Lowell Man Sentenced for Cocaine Conspiracy Tied to Colombian Organized … who were tasked with collecting a $750,000 drug debt from two cocaine traffickers in Massachusetts. It is further … Zapata and others, to obtain five kilograms of cocaine from the Massachusetts traffickers, sell those kilograms, …