PRESS RELEASE

Franklin County man pleads guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute meth

March 04, 2020
… County, Missouri. Investigators conducted controlled buys of methamphetamine from Campbell and Spencer in and around the area. During the … Spencer and Campbell crashed a vehicle while fleeing from police near the Interstate 44 entrance at South Elm …
March 04, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Indiana Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 35 Years for Distribution Resulting in the Overdose of a Kentucky Woman

December 13, 2023
… near-death overdose, Matlock continued to invite Lindsey to buy heroin laced with fentanyl. On Feb. 28, 2021, EMS and … that Wiley frequently purchased controlled substances from Matlock. From June 2020 through February 2021, Matlock …
December 13, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Illinois Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth

August 11, 2023
… He orchestrated shipments of methamphetamine directly from Mexico to his farm in Atlanta, Illinois, and used the … June 2021 and April 2022, the DEA conducted 13 controlled buys from the distributors working for Bernal, for a total of …
August 11, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Mariah Ferry sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for kidnapping and brutal beating of two victims suspected of stealing drugs and money

June 26, 2020
… of two victims suspected of stealing drugs and money from the home of co-defendant, Chase Smothermon, 32, of … against two victims who they believed stole marijuana from Smothermon’s home where he resided with Ferry.  On Aug. … contacted M.T. under a ruse that Smothermon wanted to buy marijuana from M.T.  When M.T. arrived at Smothermon’s …
June 26, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Chase Smothermon sentenced to 45 years for abducting, torturing and killing one victim, brutally beating a second

September 01, 2020
… suspected the victims of stealing drugs and money from his home. On Jan. 24, Smothermon pleaded guilty in … against two victims they believed had stolen marijuana from Smothermon’s home, where he resided with Ferry.  On … in records as M.T., under a ruse that Smothermon wanted to buy marijuana from him.  When M.T. arrived at Smothermon’s …
September 01, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking

March 16, 2021
… responsibility for nine kilograms of cocaine delivered from El Paso to Kansas City, Missouri on March 4, 2020 as well as $219,000 derived from the delivery of the cocaine. El Paso police seized the … trip to El Paso. By pleading guilty, Leal also admitted to buying approximately 18,000 rounds of ammunition intended …
March 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Heroin Dealer Connected To The Overdose Death Of A Texas Woman Is Arrested On Federal Drug Charge

October 30, 2016
… Administration on a federal criminal complaint stemming from her selling the heroin that caused a young woman’s … Parker.  “You have my word that every time someone dies from a drug overdose in this district, my office will do … at 7:00 p.m., the victim negotiated, in text messages, to buy a “dub” and a “point” from an individual, later …
October 30, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Woman Sentenced To 10 Years in Prison for Role in Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Scheme

July 22, 2024
… for her in exchange for cash. The package—which was shipped from California to Cape Coral, Florida, and addressed to a … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at  Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
July 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities

February 24, 2023
… use disorder without an in-person evaluation or referral from a medical practitioner that has conducted an in-person … expansion of telemedicine with guardrails that prevent the online overprescribing of controlled medications that can … access to medications used in treatment for those suffering from opioid use disorder, visit:  DEA’s Commitment to …
February 24, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

St. Cloud Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

May 22, 2023
… of methamphetamine and a firearm to an undercover detective from the St. Cloud Police Department. This case was … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
May 22, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Armed Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Causing Fatal Overdose

March 10, 2023
… his stepchildren were asleep a few feet away. Detectives from the Pasco Sheriff’s Office learned that a dealer named … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
March 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Felon Sentenced to More than Five Years in Federal Prison for Selling a Firearm

February 24, 2023
… Because of his prior felony convictions, Nix is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law. … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
February 24, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Clearwater Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine

September 23, 2022
… agents in Tampa, partnering with law enforcement officers from the Clearwater Police Department (CPD), initiated an … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
September 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Importer Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison

August 16, 2022
… 17, 2020, Torres-Velez arranged to have a package sent from Puerto Rico to an address in Orlando where he attempted … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
August 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Sumter County Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

August 11, 2022
… firearm. Kies, a 17-time convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
August 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Cocaine Distribution Offenses

July 08, 2022
… County, Boston tossed a cigarette box containing cocaine from the window of the car he was driving. A nearby deputy … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
July 08, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Tampa Man Arrested on Fifteen-Count Indictment For Firearm and Narcotics Offenses

July 08, 2022
… to proceeds of the offense. According to the indictment, from August 10, 2021, through March 6, 2022, Carmona … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
July 08, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

March 13, 2019
… and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls from criminals posing as DEA or other law enforcement … violation of federal law. Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person purporting to be a DEA special agent or other … should refuse the demand and report the threat using the online form or by calling 877-792-2873. Reporting scam calls …
March 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-Kilogram Drug Trafficker Convicted at Trial, After Spending More than Four Years on the Lam

May 26, 2022
… shipment of kilogram quantities of cocaine and marijuana from Arizona to Florida, hidden among innocuous items such … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
May 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

South Florida Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to Over 31 Years in Federal Prison

March 21, 2022
… kilograms of fentanyl and methamphetamine via FedEx and UPS from California.  The parcels were shipped to the addresses … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
March 21, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Ecuadorian and Columbian Nationals Found Guilty of Smuggling Over 400 Kilograms of Cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

March 17, 2022
… motorboat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, about 100 miles from the nearest point of land.  The vessel was suspected of … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
March 17, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm and Cocaine Distribution Charges

February 17, 2022
… County, Boston tossed a cigarette box containing cocaine from the window of the car he was driving. A nearby deputy … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
February 17, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Armed Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Federal Prison

September 16, 2024
… of a mixture containing fentanyl, cocaine, and a scale from a backpack that also contained a loaded firearm, as … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at  Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
September 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 27, 2023
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers an easy, no-cost … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
October 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Court Orders Clinic to Close, Physician and Clinic Owners to Pay $600,000 for Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution

July 27, 2022
… Ferguson, managed the clinic’s operations and profited from the unlawful prescribing while ignoring obvious signs … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
July 27, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Mexico’s United Cartels Extradited to U.S.

June 13, 2022
… federal court in Miami, Florida today after his extradition from Guatemala.  A South Florida grand jury returned an … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
June 13, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Strike Force Arrests New York Drug Distributor In Undercover Investigation On The Dark Web

October 24, 2017
… dark web that enables criminal activity and drug addiction. Online illicit marketplaces challenge law enforcement, but … and distributed controlled substances over the Internet via online marketplaces.  Rodriguez shipped various counterfeit …
October 24, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Over $1.5 Million In Heroin Seized From A Packaging Mill In Fort Lee, NJ: Drug Workers Transported From New York City

April 29, 2011
… Over $1.5 Million In Heroin Seized From A Packaging Mill In Fort Lee, NJ: Drug Workers Transported From New York City April 29, 2011 New York Contact Info …
April 29, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 23 Years in Federal Prison

June 02, 2023
… Fajardo-Albarran received large amounts of methamphetamine from sources in Mexico, Texas, and Georgia. He then … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
June 02, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Steinhatchee Man Indicted for Methamphetamine Trafficking

May 22, 2023
… Newman faces up to 20 years in prison. This case resulted from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
May 22, 2023