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DEA Atlanta Division Office To Hold 14th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

October 27, 2017
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. DEA launched its …
October 27, 2017
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Hartford Crack Dealer Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

February 03, 2011
… narcotics distribution ring. This matter stems from “Operation All In,” a long-term Drug Enforcement … cocaine, typically in quantities of approximately 63 grams, from Peter Maylor of Newington. After purchasing the crack, … East Central Narcotics Task Force, which includes members from the Manchester, South Windsor, Glastonbury, and Vernon …
February 03, 2011
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Defendant Sentenced To Eleven Years For Drug Distribution

March 08, 2011
… to purchase crack cocaine on a recorded telephone from ROMAN - and two other individuals. After picking up … forfeited. In addition, a loaded handgun was recovered from a car that hedrove. The case was investigated by the DEA HIDTA which included a Special Agent from the FBI and a Trooper of the Massachusetts State …
March 08, 2011
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West Hartford Doctor Pays $42,500 To Settle Allegations Under The Controlled Substances Act

April 20, 2011
… the controlled substances that he purchased and dispensed from his office. Congress, with the passage of the … in which every facet of the handling of the substances, from their manufacture to their consumption by the ultimate … States. This investigation was conducted by investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Office of …
April 20, 2011
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Two Indicted On Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking And Firearm Charges

April 27, 2011
… developed information about the trafficking of cocaine from outside Rhode Island into the state. The investigation … 65.07 kilos of cocaine, $1,245,070 in cash and a firearm from two vehicles and a storage facility in North Kingstown. … by the DEA, Rhode Island State Police, and officers from the Warwick, Woonsocket, and East Providence Police …
April 27, 2011
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New Britain Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Cocaine And Crack

May 09, 2011
… and crack cocaine distribution ring. This matter stems from a 10-month Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force … that VELEZ was acquiring kilogram quantities of cocaine from co-defendant Angel Mulero. VELEZ then sold ounce … kilograms of cocaine and approximately $30,000 was seized from him. On February 1, 2011, VELEZ pleaded guilty to one …
May 09, 2011
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Anthony Carosella Sentenced To 120 Months In Prison For Drug Trafficking, Armed Robbery, And Pharmacy Burglaries

May 10, 2011
… Carosella participated in a conspiracy, led by individuals from the Bronx, New York, to distribute heroin and crack … in East Middlebury at gun point, and stole pharmaceuticals from a series of pharmacies in Addison and Chittenden … noted, among other things, the need to protect the public from further crimes committed by Carosella. The …
May 10, 2011
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Stamford Man Sentenced To 39 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Cocaine

June 07, 2011
… in a cocaine distribution conspiracy. This matter stems from “Operation Hammertime,” a four-month DEA Task Force … of the investigation, GREEN regularly purchased cocaine from co-defendant Gavin Hammett, some of which he … GREEN purchased approximately 300 to 400 grams of cocaine from Hammett. On December 28, 2010, GREEN pleaded guilty to …
June 07, 2011
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Individual Found Guilty Of Drug Trafficking

August 19, 2015
… import and distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine from Saint Martin, Netherlands Antilles into Puerto Rico. … for transporting over 2,000 kilograms of cocaine from Saint Martin, Netherlands Antilles, to Puerto Rico for … sea and by air, and various methods to launder the proceeds from these illegal activities, one of which was the Puerto …
August 19, 2015
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Individual Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For His Participation In A Drug Trafficking Organization That Operated At The Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

November 05, 2015
… 23, 2015, the defendant pleaded guilty to three counts from two separate indictments, charging conspiracy to … the importation of multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico. Arce-López also traveled to the Dominican Republic from Puerto Rico to meet with other co-conspirators to plan …
November 05, 2015
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Second Hermantown Man Sentenced For Marijuana Grow Operation In His Home

March 09, 2011
… MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - March 7, 2011 - The second of two men from the small northeastern Minnesota community of … In their plea agreements, Blank and King admitted that from January of 2009 through November 3, 2009, they … home. Authorities seized approximately 300 marijuana plants from the house. Following today’s sentencing, Dan Moren, …
March 09, 2011
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New London Man Sentenced To 34 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose

November 21, 2016
… in an overdose earlier this year.  This matter stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … revealed that the victim had arranged to purchase heroin from an individual who then acquired the heroin from Hernandez and sold it to the victim.  On April 14, …
November 21, 2016
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Etna Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Heroin Conspiracy

December 15, 2016
… obtained large quantities of heroin on a weekly basis from an out of state source of supply and distributed it … 2016, agents arrested Grace and seized 3,300 bags of heroin from the vehicle in which he was traveling and 1,500 bags of heroin from his Etna residence. Grace had been federally prosecuted …
December 15, 2016
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Hartford Man Charged With Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose Of East Haddam Resident

December 15, 2016
… charging him distributing heroin. The charge stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … that Kerry Scanlan, of Avon, arranged to purchase heroin from Cintron in Hartford.  On March 18, 2016, the victim … up Scanlan and then drove to Hartford to purchase heroin from Cintron.  On April 4, 2016, the Office of the Chief …
December 15, 2016
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Eight Years For New Haven Heroin Trafficker

December 22, 2016
… a New Haven-based drug trafficking ring. This matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task … as “Will” and “Pancho,” obtained bulk quantities of heroin from DELIMA and others, processed and packaged the drug with … The DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, North Haven, East …
December 22, 2016
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Fentanyl And Heroin Distributor Pleads Guilty

December 28, 2016
… to identifying and prosecuting those who attempt to profit from the sales of deadly drugs.  We continue to work each … Trafficking Organizations and individuals who are coming from out of state to distribute these poisons across New … by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the New Hampshire State Police, and the Salem, …
December 28, 2016
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Overdose Investigations Lead To Heroin And Cocaine Distribution Charges Against Bethel Man

December 29, 2016
… cocaine and heroin distribution offenses.  The charges stem from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … Squad, and the Bethel Police Department, with assistance from the States Attorney’s Office for the Judicial District … of Danbury.  The DEA Task Force includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
December 29, 2016
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Waterbury Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin

February 28, 2017
… revealed that the victim likely purchased heroin from Lopez in Waterbury earlier that day. Between July 5 and … 2016, investigators made two controlled purchases of heroin from Lopez.  Lopez was arrested on July 19, 2016.  At the … Force, which includes DEA agents and task force officers from the North Haven, East Haven, West Haven, New Haven, …
February 28, 2017
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New York Pair Face Federal Charges For Heroin Possession With Intent To Distribute

March 20, 2017
… the rental vehicle. As law enforcement removed Alonso from the driver’s seat of the vehicle, a large package of powder fell from Alonso’s pants. A search of Alonso revealed an … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Colchester Police Department, the Essex Police …
March 20, 2017
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Massachusetts Man Sentenced On Charges Of Causing Misbranded Drugs To Be Introduced Into Interstate Commerce

September 30, 2015
… (CI) who agreed to purchase synthetic cannabinoids from the convenience store. From October 9, 2012 through June 20, 2013, on four separate …
September 30, 2015
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Detroit Man Sentenced To Three Years For Crack Distribution And Conspiracy

October 14, 2015
… officers conducted controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Joiner and other members of the conspiracy.  Russell … Maine Gang Task Force, which is comprised of investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Portland … assisted with the investigation.  The case also results from the ongoing effort of the Organized Crime Drug …
October 14, 2015
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Hartford Resident Pleads Guilty To Federal Marijuana Distribution And Firearm Offenses

October 16, 2015
… Smith was arrested on state drug charges after officers from the Hartford Police Department and special agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland … drug paraphernalia and a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol from an apartment maintained by Smith at 89-91 Irving Street …
October 16, 2015
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Heroin, Crack Cocaine Trafficker Pleads Guilty In Federal Court

October 21, 2015
… McCartney. Bernard was arrested by detectives and officers from the Cranston and Warwick Police Departments on June 26, … detective made several purchases of crack cocaine from Bernard.  On June 24, 2015, law enforcement executed a … determined was purchased by Bernard with proceeds derived from his drug trafficking activities. The items and cash …
October 21, 2015
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Portland Man Charged With Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm

November 19, 2015
… USA Model SA XD-9 subcompact handgun that was recovered from a vehicle that he drove that day.  Okot was prohibited from possessing the firearm because of a 2011 conviction for … Maine Gang Task Force comprised of agents and officers from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; Federal …
November 19, 2015
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Portland Man Pleads Guilty To Armed Bank Robbery And Gun Charges

November 19, 2015
… used a firearm to rob the banks.  He absconded with $2,846 from TD Bank and with $14,189 from BSB.  Following the BSB robbery, he was apprehended by … Maine Gang Task Force comprised of agents and officers from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; Federal …
November 19, 2015
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Two Sentenced For Cocaine And Firearm Sales In Leominster

December 08, 2015
… The charges against Rodriguez and Alicea-Romero arose from a six-month investigation into drug sales around the Mechanic Street area of Leominster.  From June through October 2013, Rodriguez and Alicea-Romero …
December 08, 2015
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New York Man Pleads Guilty To Drug And Gun Charges

December 22, 2015
… 2011 and January 2013, Sparrow conspired with others from New York and Portland to bring heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine to Maine and distribute it from apartments and hotels in the Portland area.  The defendant brought the drugs from New York to Portland, distributed them to customers in …
December 22, 2015
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Four Plead Guilty In Dexter, Maine Drug Conspiracy Case

January 25, 2016
… The drugs were brought into the Dexter, Maine area from Rhode Island and then were distributed by members of … whereas Chadbourne was involved in transporting the drugs from Rhode Island to Maine. Additionally, between February … only.  The drugs were brought into the Dexter area from Rhode Island and then were distributed by members of …
January 25, 2016
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Rocky Hill Man Sentenced To 3 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Oxycodone

March 31, 2016
… West Hartford, to travel to New York to pick up oxycodone from Fields and transport the pills to Dyber in Connecticut.  Dyber distributed the pills he received from Fields and Garcia to customers and other Hartford-area … New Haven Task Force, which includes personnel from the New Haven, Hamden, Branford, Meriden, West Haven, …
March 31, 2016
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Portland Man Sentenced To Seven Years For Crack Cocaine Distribution

April 21, 2016
… officers conducted controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Weston and other members of the conspiracy.  This case … Maine Gang Task Force, which is comprised of investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Portland, … assisted with the investigation.   The case also results from the ongoing effort of the Organized Crime Drug …
April 21, 2016