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Fentanyl, Guns Result in 35 Years in Prison

December 06, 2023
… Fentanyl, Guns Result in 35 Years in Prison December 06, 2023 … Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 317 … to distribute fentanyl in Christian and Greene counties from Sept. 23, 2018, to Nov. 14, 2019. Wheeler was a …
December 06, 2023
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Kansas City Woman Sentenced For Illegal Firearm

January 21, 2022
… Kansas City Woman Sentenced For Illegal Firearm January 21, 2022 St. Louis Contact … Officers Seized 19 Firearms, Illegal Drugs from Residence KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Missouri, …
January 21, 2022
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Rockstar Burgers owner indicted with 18 others in drug-trafficking conspiracy

October 07, 2020
… Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 317 South 16th Street St. Louis , MO 63103 … alleges that all 18 defendants participated in a conspiracy from Jan. 1, 2017, to Sept. 30, 2020, to distribute more …
October 07, 2020
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Missouri, California Men Plead Guilty to Marijuana Trafficking

May 05, 2020
… Missouri, California Men Plead Guilty to Marijuana Trafficking May 05, 2020 St. … Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 317 … marijuana in Boone County, Missouri., and elsewhere from January 1, 2017, to February 8, 2019. Davis admitted …
May 05, 2020
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Leader of Drug Ring Pleads Guilty as Federal Trial is Set to Begin

March 25, 2024
… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 … overdose, including by directing others to destroy evidence from the death scene. Beardsley bought and sold fentanyl, …
March 25, 2024
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Senior FARC Commander Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Massive Quantities of Cocaine for Importation into the United States

August 14, 2023
… Senior FARC Commander Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … violence, power and notoriety to import tons of cocaine from Colombia into New York City,” stated DEA Administrator …
August 14, 2023
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Former Suffolk County Legislator Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Public Records and Patronizing a Prostitute

October 17, 2022
… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 … Dr. Spencer served as a Suffolk County Legislator from January 2012 through December 2021 representing Suffolk …
October 17, 2022
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Narcotics Dealer Arrested in Connection with Multiple Overdose Deaths

March 31, 2022
… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … in this activity accountable.” As alleged in the Complaint: From at least in or about January 2020 up to and including …
March 31, 2022
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Defendant Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Attempting to Murder U.S. Government Informant

March 23, 2022
… Defendant Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Attempting to Murder U.S. … arranged for the murder of an individual whom he knew from prior narcotics transactions and believed to be … and that he wanted to prevent that individual from providing information to U.S. law enforcement. This …
March 23, 2022
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Four MS-13 Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering, Violent Crimes, and Drug Distribution

March 18, 2022
… Four MS-13 Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering, Violent Crimes, and Drug Distribution March 18, 2022 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … they shot him. Perez Sandoval then drove the associates from the scene of the shooting to Rosales Juarez’s …
March 18, 2022
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DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in Communities across America

February 07, 2022
… DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in Communities across America February … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … many resources to seize illegal drugs and guns from the streets and remove violent drug organizations from …
February 07, 2022
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Bronx Gang Member Charged with 2015 Murder

March 23, 2021
… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 … will continue to work together to keep our communities safe from such criminals and the dangerous activity and violence …
March 23, 2021
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Several Million Dollars’ Worth of Narcotics Including Fentanyl Seized in Mount Vernon

April 26, 2021
… Several Million Dollars’ Worth of Narcotics Including Fentanyl Seized in Mount Vernon April 26, 2021 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … into our communities.” The NYDETF comprises personnel from the DEA, New York City Police Department and New York …
April 26, 2021
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Lockport man convicted by a federal jury of narcotics conspiracy tied to the Sinaloa Cartel going to prison for 25 years

December 04, 2020
… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 … March 23, 2015, Buffalo Police seized 32 kilograms of drugs from the Folger Street location—including Gillon’s eight …
December 04, 2020
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Nine members of trafficking organization charged with distributing heroin, fentanyl and cocaine out of auto body shops

February 27, 2019
… trafficking organization charged with distributing heroin, fentanyl and cocaine out of auto body shops February 27, 2019 … in Charge Donovan. “DEA’s goal is to keep the public safe from the dangers of drug abuse. One way of doing that is to …
February 27, 2019
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Fatal overdose in Manhattan leads to arrest of alleged drug dealer in Miami

October 03, 2018
… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 … will continue to target and charge drug dealers that profit from the lethal opioid epidemic that is killing so many …
October 03, 2018
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New Haven Gang Member Involved in 2021 Murder Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Federal Prison

February 05, 2025
… New Haven Gang Member Involved in 2021 Murder Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Federal Prison February … themselves with the word “Honcho,” which is derived from the street name of an Exit 8 member who was murdered on …
February 05, 2025
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Braintree Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges

October 29, 2024
… Braintree Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Money … also purchased over $465,000 worth of methamphetamine from Alkayisi between January and May 2021. O’Hearn … of cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and other controlled substances from O’Hearn’s residence. Over $213,000 in cash was also …
October 29, 2024
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Washington Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role as “Right Hand Man” in Deadly Drug Distribution Ring

October 25, 2024
… Washington Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role as “Right Hand Man” in … A few weeks later, Ibarra-Valle was stopped returning from a drug run to California. In the car authorities found …
October 25, 2024
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On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, DEA Encourages Communities to Continue Education Efforts

August 21, 2024
… On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, DEA Encourages Communities to … (CDC) predicts that more than 107,543 people died last year from a drug poisoning or overdose, and according to a …
August 21, 2024
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Drug Trafficker Involved in High-Speed Chase with Spokane Police Sentenced to Federal Prison

August 15, 2024
… Involved in High-Speed Chase with Spokane Police Sentenced to Federal Prison August 15, 2024 Seattle Contact Info … arranged a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from the organization.  When agents went to the location …
August 15, 2024
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Cartel-Linked Minnesotan Indicted for Operating a Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Operation

August 06, 2024
… 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 7300 World Communications Drive Omaha , NE … States Omaha Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug … At the time, Ward was selling methamphetamine from his hotel room to various customers. Within weeks of …
August 06, 2024
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Prior Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Possession and Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

August 01, 2024
… Prior Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Possession and Possession … grams of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine from McBay during a traffic stop in Destin, Florida. Eight … to take him off the streets.”  This sentencing resulted from the collaborative investigations of the Okaloosa County …
August 01, 2024
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New Haven Gang Member Involved in Several Shootings Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

July 29, 2024
… New Haven Gang Member Involved in Several Shootings Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison July 29, 2024 New … themselves with the word “Honcho,” which is derived from the street name of an Exit 8 member who was murdered on …
July 29, 2024
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OptumRx Agrees to Pay $20M to Resolve Allegations that It Filled Opioid Prescriptions in Violation of the Controlled Substances Act

June 27, 2024
… Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 4560 Viewridge Avenue San Diego , CA 92123-1672 … these trinity prescriptions, which OptumRx filled primarily from a mail order pharmacy location in Carlsbad, California, …
June 27, 2024
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Former Corrections Officer Sentenced To Probation For Attempting To Smuggle Narcotics Into Prison

June 26, 2024
… Former Corrections Officer Sentenced To Probation For Attempting To Smuggle Narcotics Into … and that DeJesus used to coordinate drug distribution from inside the jail. DeJesus pleaded guilty in June 2024 …
June 26, 2024
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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 … hearing, King was ordered to forfeit proceeds derived from his drug trafficking activities to include a Jaguar XF … by the Rhode Island Drug Task Force, comprised of personnel from the DEA; Internal Revenue Service Criminal …
June 02, 2024
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Defendants Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Overdose Death of Carlsbad Woman

May 22, 2024
… Defendants Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Overdose Death of Carlsbad Woman … Valley. One minute prior, a 911 call had been placed from the victim’s phone, in which a male individual reported …
May 22, 2024
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Defendant Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Overdose Deaths of Two People

April 26, 2024
… Defendant Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Overdose Deaths of Two People April … bond. San Diego Police officers along with investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Overdose Response …
April 26, 2024
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is This Saturday!

April 26, 2024
… Drug Take Back Day is This Saturday! April 26, 2024 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 (571) 387-3289 Jodie Underwood 571-362-0582 PhoenixSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event aims to remove unneeded …
April 26, 2024