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Second Trafficker Targeting Eastern North Carolina Sentenced For Methamphetamine Conspiracy

August 13, 2015
… possession of 907 grams of methamphetamine from a source of supply in the Atlanta, Georgia, area and … driver’s license and smelled a strong odor of marijuana from the car. The trooper asked for and received consent to …
August 13, 2015
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Joshua Brandon Hinkle Sentenced To 110 Months For A-Pvp Distribution Conspiracy

October 20, 2015
… to making approximately 30 to 40 trips to obtain a-PVP from a source of supply in North Carolina, and bringing back … for resale.  A-PVP is a synthetic drug, primarily ordered from China, which is commonly referred to on the street as …
October 20, 2015
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New Haven Man Sentenced To Nine Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Narcotics

November 24, 2014
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from “Operation Bloodline,” a joint law enforcement … communications revealed that Benton obtained heroin from Wilson and distributed the drug in the Dwight/Chapel …
November 24, 2014
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New Haven Man Involved In Crack Distribution Ring Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Federal Prison

December 05, 2014
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from “Operation Bloodline,” a joint law enforcement … foot chase and recovered multiple baggies of crack cocaine from his person.  He has been detained since his arrest.  On …
December 05, 2014
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Two Sentenced In Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

December 17, 2014
… of heroin and nearly three grams of cocaine were seized from inside a hide in a vehicle operated by Marcano, and … than 13 grams of cocaine and $7,400 in cash were seized from Marcano’s residence. Also seized were items used in the …
December 17, 2014
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New Haven Narcotics Dealer Sentenced To 8 Years In Federal Prison

January 14, 2015
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from “Operation Bloodline,” a joint law enforcement … At times, Anderson also obtained quantities of heroin from Wilson. Anderson’s criminal history includes …
January 14, 2015
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Two New Bedford Men Plead Guilty To Heroin Trafficking

January 14, 2015
… At the time of this offense, Lopes was on federal probation from a previous drug and gun trafficking conviction in U.S. … by a DEA Task Force comprised of agents and officers from the Massachusetts State Police, the New Bedford and …
January 14, 2015
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Ansonia Man Admits Trafficking Prescription Narcotics

February 27, 2015
… Costanzo sold prescription narcotics to numerous customers from his Dwight Street residence.  The investigation further … admitted that he used more than $72,000 in funds derived from his illegal drug enterprise to purchase a residence …
February 27, 2015
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New Haven Heroin Dealer Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

March 12, 2015
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from “Operation Bloodline,” a joint law enforcement … Wilson, pooling money to acquire large quantities of heroin from a New York-based supplier, and then distributing the …
March 12, 2015
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New York City Man Sentenced To 145 Months In Federal Prison For Heroin And Firearms Convictions

October 18, 2013
… heroin, during a drug distribution conspiracy that lasted from at least 2011 until Raghoonanan’s arrest in December of … profit. On at least two occasions, he obtained handguns from customers in Vermont in exchange for heroin and then …
October 18, 2013
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New Fairfield Resident Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Marijuana

December 16, 2013
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a Drug Enforcement Administration and Connecticut State … that Calamaras obtained large quantities of marijuana from other members of the conspiracy and then redistributed …
December 16, 2013
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Burlington Man To Serve Fourteen Years In Prison For Cocaine Conspiracy And Money Laundering

December 18, 2013
… against Holder for his involvement in cocaine distribution. From November 2011 to February 2012, the DEA, using a confidential source, purchased 442.3 grams of cocaine from Holder at his residence on Calarco Court in Burlington. …
December 18, 2013
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Operation Bloodline Defendant Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

February 07, 2014
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from "Operation Bloodline," a joint law enforcement … Morley to obtain large quantities of cocaine and marijuana from sources of supply in New York City.  Some of the …
February 07, 2014
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East Haven Man, West Haven Man Indicted On Drug And Gun Charges

February 10, 2014
… area marijuana trafficking conspiracy.  This matter stems from a DEA Task Force investigation that included the use of … approximately $15,000 and a loaded nine millimeter rifle from Wrubel. The indictment was returned on January 30, and …
February 10, 2014
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New Haven Man Sentenced To 41 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Cocaine

February 25, 2014
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from “Operation Bloodline,” a joint law enforcement … occasions ordering distribution quantities of cocaine from Smith. Doughty has been detained since his arrest on …
February 25, 2014
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Hamden Man Sentenced To 37 Months In Federal Prison For Cocaine Trafficking

March 03, 2014
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from "Operation Bloodline," a joint law enforcement … that Gary was purchasing distribution quantities of cocaine from Michael Smith, also known as "Smitty" and "Fingers."  …
March 03, 2014
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Hartford Heroin Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Federal Prison

April 29, 2014
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from “Operation Solid Sweep,” a joint law enforcement … of his case, ROSA forfeited $8,767 in cash that was seized from his residence at the time of his arrest, a 2007 …
April 29, 2014
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Tinmouth Man Imprisoned 37 Months For Heroin Trafficking

April 29, 2014
… between 700 and 1000 grams of heroin in the Rutland area from summer 2012 to February 2013. In late January 2013, the … informant to make two controlled purchases of heroin from Willis, the first at his home and the second in the …
April 29, 2014
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New Haven Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Narcotics

June 26, 2014
… at trial, Vaughn received distribution quantities of crack from co-defendant Britt Martin, also known as “Big Baby,” … 2011, investigators made two controlled purchases of crack from Vaughn. Vaughn’s criminal history includes 11 prior …
June 26, 2014
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Hartford Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Federal Prison For Role In Narcotics Trafficking Ring

July 15, 2014
… his role in a narcotics trafficking ring. This matter stems from a joint law enforcement investigation headed by the … statements made in court, Harrington obtained crack cocaine from other members of the conspiracy, supplied the drug to …
July 15, 2014
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Stamford Man Sentenced To More Than 7 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Crack

September 15, 2014
… Connecticut narcotics trafficking ring.  This matter stems from a six-month investigation spearheaded by the Drug … purchased multi-hundred gram quantities of cocaine from various sources of supply, including individuals who …
September 15, 2014
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"Pill Mill" Doctor Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Charges

January 05, 2016
… both of southern Florida, in laundering the money generated from the unlawful prescribing of controlled substances.  At … Division investigated the case, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Opelika Police …
January 05, 2016
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Springdale Man Sentenced To Over 12 Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy And Federal Firearms Charges

January 27, 2016
… Ramos for the distribution of methamphetamine.  From October to December the Drug Task Force, utilizing a confidential informant, purchased methamphetamine from Ramos on three separate occasions.  As a result of a …
January 27, 2016
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Alabama Doctor Arrested For Unlawful Distribution Of Prescription Drugs And Money Laundering

May 12, 2016
… and money laundering offenses.  Those charges stem from Dr. Ritchea’s operating a “pill mill,” which is a … hydromorphone and hydrocodone-directly from a drug manufacturer.  With these pills, Dr. Ritchea was …
May 12, 2016
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Owner Of MRI Machine Used At Opelika “Pill Mill” Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering Charges

July 08, 2016
… Thursday, July 7, 2016 in federal court to charges stemming from his role in the operation of a “pill mill” that existed … Division investigated the case, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Opelika Police …
July 08, 2016
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Heroin Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison

August 26, 2016
… and wreak havoc in our communities will never escape from facing the consequences of their criminal activities,” … Service - Criminal Investigation Division, with assistance from the Louisiana State Police, East Baton Rouge Parish …
August 26, 2016
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Is This Saturday

October 18, 2016
… (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 22nd NEW ORLEANS - After … high the first time, according to the NSDUH.  The removal from homes of unwanted prescription pills that can be …
October 18, 2016
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Man Sentenced To Over 11 Years In Prison For Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

February 24, 2017
… no022417_fig1.JPG SHREVEPORT, La. - A man from Texas was sentenced Wednesday to over 11 years in … was later learned that Williams transported methamphetamine from Texas to Greenwood for Hearn who intended to distribute …
February 24, 2017
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8+ Years For Arkansas Methamphetamine Trafficker

April 04, 2017
… distributing methamphetamine. Agents learned that King was from out of town and staying in a local hotel and obtained a … to arrange for a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from King.  Agents set up surveillance and observed as King …
April 04, 2017
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Hot Springs Heroin Trafficker Sentenced

April 28, 2017
… for and conduct at least six controlled purchases of heroin from Hudson in Hot Springs, exchanging funds for the … exchanged $200 for a quarter of an ounce of methamphetamine from Hudson. Hudson was indicted by a federal jury in July …
April 28, 2017