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Physician Assistant Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Methadone, and Alprazolam

August 26, 2021
… Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Methadone, and Alprazolam August 26, 2021 Washington, DC Washington, DC … distribute and dispense oxycodone, fentanyl, methadone, and alprazolam outside the scope of professional practice and …
August 26, 2021
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Trial scheduled for Champaign man charged for allegedly trafficking

October 04, 2018
… that he allegedly trafficked quantities of pills containing alprazolam, marked as ‘Xanax,’ and laundered proceeds of the … May 2018, Caamano trafficked quantities of pills containing alprazolam, marked as ‘Xanax,’ knowing it was not the drug … Caamano is charged with two counts of distribution of alprazolam, a Schedule IV controlled substance, and four …
October 04, 2018
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Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Murder for Hire

March 04, 2021
… federal charges of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and alprazolam and for murder for hire.  Robinson, formerly a … drug conspiracy involving the distribution of oxycodone and alprazolam outside the scope of professional practice and … Pharmacy knowingly filled fraudulent prescriptions for alprazolam and oxycodone at the pharmacy.  During the DEA’s …
March 04, 2021
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Monterey County drug dealer and Mexican pharmacist charged in fentanyl overdose death case

October 08, 2020
… and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and alprazolam in connection with a scheme to transport the … Rodriguez, 61, a pharmacist in Mexico, smuggled bottles of alprazolam and counterfeit, fentanyl-laced pills across the … The dealer, in turn, then sold some of the bottles of alprazolam and fentanyl-laced pills to Sanchez.  The …
October 08, 2020
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Longtime Hollywood Resident Ran A Drug Trafficking Ring

March 12, 2015
… (2-5) Trafficking in Oxycodone >7g; (6) Purchase of Alprazolam; (7) Actual Possession of a Structure for the … with: (1) Unlawful Use of Two-way Device; (2) Sale of Alprazolam Mark (40, Hollywood): (1) Conspiracy to Engage in …
March 12, 2015
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Former Union General Hospital CEO, ER Director, And Blairsville Physician Indicted For Illegally Prescribing And Obtaining Prescription Pain Pills

April 09, 2018
… together to illegally obtain oxycodone, hydrocodone, and alprazolam. Dr. David Gowder unlawfully obtained these … issued prescriptions for oxycodone, hydrocodone, and alprazolam in the names of his and Mike Gowder’s family …
April 09, 2018
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Leader of conspiracy that manufactured illegal drugs on an industrial scale sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

August 07, 2020
… and to Distribute Controlled Substances (Carfentanil, Alprazolam and marijuana), also must serve five years of … and to Distribute Controlled Substances (Carfentanil, Alprazolam and marijuana), followed by five years of …
August 07, 2020
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Doctor indicted on Manslaughter and Reckless Endangerment Charges in Three Overdose Deaths

June 07, 2018
… opioid painkiller) and the anti-anxiety medication alprazolam (a benzodiazepine commonly known by the trade … including one or more opioids, a benzodiazepine (such as alprazolam or clonazepam) and a muscle relaxant (such as … acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone and alprazolam. A bottle of alprazolam found on the scene had …
June 07, 2018
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Nassau Doctor Charged with Five Counts of Murder for Depraved Prescription Abuse

March 04, 2021
… then allegedly saw Kinzer on November 15 and prescribed 20 alprazolam and 15 oxycontin. Notably, this is the first time … Morphine Sulfate 60 mg: 540 Clonazepam 2 mg: 450 Alprazolam 2 mg: 20 Oxycontin 60 mg: 14 Total Prescriptions: …
March 04, 2021
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Man Arrested on Federal Charges of Selling Fake Pills that caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

August 01, 2022
… in death and possession with the intent to distribute alprazolam (often sold under the brand name Xanax). Wolfe … after the death of E.V., Atascadero Police discovered the alprazolam, which the indictment alleges he intended to … The charge of possession with the intent to distribute alprazolam carries a maximum statutory penalty of five years …
August 01, 2022
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Nassau Doctor Sentenced to Up to 15 Years in Prison for Overprescription of Opioids that Led to Five Deaths

January 22, 2024
… of pills for drugs like oxycodone, morphine, clonazepam, alprazolam, and oxycontin with no medical history or exam. … 2016, just two days after seeing Blatti again and receiving alprazolam and oxycontin, drugs that if combined can be … 90 oxycodone 15mg; 270 oxycodone 30mg; and 240 alprazolam. The victim died 11 days later of mixed drug …
January 22, 2024
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Physician sentenced to seven years in prison for patients’ deaths

September 10, 2019
… combined effects of oxycodone (an opioid pain reliever) and alprazolam (a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety). A bottle of alprazolam found in Castillo’s pocket had been prescribed by … Choy resumed simultaneous prescriptions for oxycodone and alprazolam, the drug combination that caused his death. Ries …
September 10, 2019
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Darknet Vendor Sentenced for Conspiracy to Sell Counterfeit Drugs

April 14, 2025
… with others to manufacture and sell counterfeit generic alprazolam pills. Sabbagh and his co-conspirators, without … imprints designed to replicate the appearance of actual alprazolam pills. The benzodiazepine-class drugs used by the … who manufactured and shipped the counterfeit alprazolam pills. Over the course of the conspiracy, Sabbagh …
April 14, 2025
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Alameda resident sentenced for selling prescription drugs without a license and related charges

September 24, 2018
… months in prison for possessing with intent to distribute alprazolam (commonly known as “Xanax”) and carrying a … on Aug. 10, 2017, the defendant posted a photograph of alprazolam pills on his social media account as a means of … with one count each of possessing with intent to distribute alprazolam; carrying a firearm during and in relation to a …
September 24, 2018
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Hayward resident sentenced to over five years in prison for selling firearms and prescription drugs

August 06, 2018
… replacement barrel, four other firearms, and 40 pills of alprazolam (commonly known as Xanax). In his plea, Hatch admitted he intended to distribute the alprazolam, that the Glock had been modified to function as … without a license; possession with intent to distribute alprazolam; and advertisement of a controlled substance on …
August 06, 2018
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Pill Mill Doctor Found Guilty

April 18, 2014
… of conspiracy to distribute and dispense Oxycodone and Alprazolam, not for legitimate medical purposes, and not in … for very large doses of Oxycontin, oxycodone, and Alprazolam to drug addicts and members of doctor shopping …
April 18, 2014
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More than two dozen defendants charged in major gang-related drug trafficking indictment

January 15, 2020
… with intent to distribute methamphetamine, crack cocaine, alprazolam, codeine and marijuana;  two counts of possession … with intent to distribute methamphetamine, crack cocaine, alprazolam, codeine and marijuana; and possession of a … with intent to distribute methamphetamine, crack cocaine, alprazolam, codeine and marijuana; and possession of a …
January 15, 2020
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Operation Pill Nation II Doctor Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

July 24, 2014
… for conspiracy to distribute and dispense oxycodone and alprazolam not for legitimate medical purposes and not in … for very large doses of OxyContin, oxycodone and alprazolam to drug addicts and members of doctor shopping … pain medications. Over 500,000 oxycodone pills and 230,000 alprazolam pills prescribed by Heromin during that time were …
July 24, 2014
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Fresno County Resident Charged with Federal Gun and Drug Crimes

April 03, 2025
… Yama, 41, of Reedley, adding charges of possession of alprazolam (commonly known as Xanax) with intent to … fentanyl, more than 200 fentanyl pills, and more than 100 alprazolam pills. A search of Yama’s residence on the same … car. A search of the car resulted in the seizure of more alprazolam pills, ammunition, and a ghost gun. Prior to …
April 03, 2025
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Retired nurse sentenced to five years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering

October 01, 2018
… possess and distribute heroin, oxymorphone, hydrocodone and alprazolam.  Miles is a retired nurse. On Aug. 4, 2016, … and to distribute, heroin, oxymorphone, hydrocodone and alprazolam, and one count of engaging and attempting to … and to distribute, heroin, oxymorphone, hydrocodone and alprazolam.  She awaits sentencing. This matter has been …
October 01, 2018
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Physician Assistant At Orange County Clinic Convicted Of Federal Drug Charges For Issuing Prescriptions Without Medical Need

September 20, 2017
… to the illegal distribution of oxycodone, methadone and alprazolam. The trial jury heard evidence that four … admitted illegally prescribing oxycodone, methadone and alprazolam from the beginning of 2009 through early 2015.  … addictive substances such as oxycodone, methadone and alprazolam,” according to the trial brief.             The …
September 20, 2017
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Two defendants sentenced for major drug conspiracy, trafficking drugs from Georgia to Southwest Virginia

January 17, 2020
… or more of methamphetamine, in addition to cocaine, heroin, alprazolam, and oxycodone.  Dykes was also convicted of 17 … or more of methamphetamine, in addition to cocaine, heroin, alprazolam, and oxycodone.  Hector-Dykes was also convicted … methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, morphine, oxycodone, and alprazolam, from sources in Watkinsville, Georgia, into …
January 17, 2020
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Two North Texas doctors, one nurse sentenced to prison for federal drug trafficking violation

May 09, 2019
… oxymorphone, methadone, fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, alprazolam and zolpidem, from his pain management medical … 2014, Diamond distributed or dispensed morphine, oxycodone, alprazolam and zolpidem to an individual that resulted in … and dispense oxycodone, amphetamine salts, hydrocodone, alprazolam and promethazine with codeine. Taylor’s wife, …
May 09, 2019
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Heroin, fentanyl trafficking targeted in Operation Jump Start, with seven indicted on federal charges

January 27, 2021
… of Fentanyl; Possession with Intent to Distribute Alprazolam (Xanax); Possession with Intent to Distribute and … also charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Alprazolam; Yasmine Joseph, aka “Midget,” 30, of Hephzibah, …
January 27, 2021
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Ft. Worth Oncologist Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Pill Mill Conspiracy

June 04, 2021
… Noel, wrote prescriptions for hydrocodone, oxycodone, alprazolam, carisoprodol, zolpidem, phentermine, and … hydrocodone, 430,000 doses of carisoprodol, 77,000 doses of alprazolam, and 2.07 million doses of promethazine with … hydrocodone, 55,000 doses of carisoprodol, 14,000 doses of alprazolam, and 450,000 doses of promethazine with codeine. …
June 04, 2021
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Canadian Dark Web Vendor Sentenced for Importing Millions of Counterfeit Xanax Pills into the United States

January 23, 2025
… two million counterfeit Xanax pills, five pill presses, alprazolam powder, 3,000 MDMA pills, over $200,000 in cash, … The drug ledgers revealed McCann and others purchased alprazolam from China, pressed the alprazolam into counterfeit Xanax pills, then sold the pills …
January 23, 2025
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Ft. Worth Doctors Leave Patients Wasted and Dazed in a Pill Mill Operation; 49 Arrested

September 24, 2020
… allegedly wrote prescriptions for hydrocodone, oxycodone, alprazolam, carisoprodol, zolpidem, phentermine, and … hydrocodone, 430,000 doses of carisoprodol, 77,000 doses of alprazolam, and 2.07 million doses of promethazine with … hydrocodone, 55,000 doses of carisoprodol, 14,000 doses of alprazolam, and 450,000 doses of promethazine with codeine. …
September 24, 2020
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New Jersey Doctor Charged with 34 Counts of Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances

February 09, 2022
… prescribed controlled substances, including oxycodone, alprazolam (or “Xanax”), cough syrup with codeine, and … $1 million fine. The counts charging illegal prescribing of alprazolam, a Schedule IV controlled substance, are …
February 09, 2022
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Elisa Baker Indicted On Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

May 18, 2011
… the controlled substances oxycodone, hydrocodone and alprazolam. The indictment also alleges that Baker … for the purpose of distributing oxycodone, hydrocodone and alprazolam. Baker is charged with one count of conspiracy to …
May 18, 2011
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Elisa Baker Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Prescription Drugs

March 12, 2013
… the controlled substances oxycodone, hydrocodone and alprazolam. Baker also maintained residences in Granite … dosage units of hydrocodone, and 29,000 dosage units of alprazolam. Filed documents indicate that Baker distributed …
March 12, 2013