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Collier County Man Sentenced To Six Years In Connection With Sunshine Pharmacy Health Care Fraud

June 09, 2015
… on February 18, 2015.   According to his plea agreement, from February 2009 through July 2012, Adam Parrish conspired … and caused claims to be submitted for reimbursement from the Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE programs for … three occasions, to acquire or obtain controlled substances from pharmacies in Collier County.    Delmer Parrish and …
June 09, 2015
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Pharmacist Admits Multiple Sales Of Oxycodone Without A Prescription, Agrees To Forfeit $1.5 Million

January 24, 2014
… $1.5 million, consisting of illegal profits obtained from his illegal sales of oxycodone and his submission of … substance when presented with a written prescription from a doctor. From February 1, 2012, to August 6, 2012, on …
January 24, 2014
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New Jersey Leaders Encourage Residents To Spring Clean Their Medicine Cabinet In The First New Jersey Prescription Drug Spring Cleaning Initiative

April 24, 2015
… main causes has been ease of access to these medications from the medicine cabinet at home.  We can all do our part … drug abuse an epidemic, reporting that the death toll from overdoses of prescription painkillers has more than … in the past decade and more than 40 people die every day from overdoses involving narcotic pain relievers. According …
April 24, 2015
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Mulberry Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking

June 05, 2013
… up the cocaine.  The investigation revealed that Head drove from Clearwater and picked up Hampton in Mulberry.  Hampton … County.  Head then left with most of the cocaine. Officers from the Clearwater Police Department later conducted a … the cocaine they had purchased in Miami earlier in the day) from underneath the passenger seat of the vehicle. On August …
June 05, 2013
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Bahamian National Arrested After Boat Capsizes And Marijuana Bales Wash Ashore

November 27, 2013
… (ICE-HSI), announce the arrest of Quinton Mitchell, 31, from Sweeting’s Cay Settlement, Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas. … Mitchell. Upon arriving to shore, Mitchell ran away from the scene. A second male, later identified as LeRoy Edwards, a Jamaican national, was rescued from the surf and resuscitated by a good samaritan. Quinton …
November 27, 2013
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Seventh Person Pleads Guilty In Marijuana Smuggling Conspiracy

May 06, 2014
… yet been scheduled.           According to court documents, from 2011 to January 2013, Chad Sunyich arranged for … to be driven and flown to the Middle District of Florida, from California and Utah, for further distribution. In 2011, … organization. She worked with others to transport marijuana from California to Hillsborough County, Florida, by car, …
May 06, 2014
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Court Orders Forfeiture Of Henderson County Residence

April 28, 2017
… the civil complaint alleged illegal sales of oxycodone from the property, and also the recovery of large amounts of … digital scales, marijuana, alprazolam, and methamphetamine from the residence.  Finally, the civil complaint alleged … the stay.  The United States ultimately obtained agreement from Harvey and Vivian Hunt, the owners of the Jody Street …
April 28, 2017
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Federal, State Prosecutors Team Up To Prosecute One Of Rhode Island’s Largest Ever Cocaine Drug Bust

March 30, 2011
… F. Kilmartin today announced that senior drug prosecutors from both offices will jointly prosecute in federal court … developed information about the trafficking of cocaine from outside Rhode Island into the state, which led … and seized 65.07 kilos of cocaine and $1,245,100 in cash from two vehicles and a storage facility in North Kingstown. …
March 30, 2011
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Convicted Felon Charged With Trafficking Heroin, Firearm Charges In DEA Drug Task Force Investigation

September 08, 2011
… controlled purchases of varying amounts of heroin from Perez for between $2,500 and $4,000. In late July and … allegedly made to purchase a significant quantity of heroin from Perez for $9,200. On the day of the scheduled purchase, … vehicle and his two residences, the one he had just exited from and another in Johnston. In searching the vehicle, …
September 08, 2011
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Haverhill Resident Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy And Gun Conspiracy Charges

January 05, 2017
… 2015, and approximately 110 grams of cocaine were recovered from a vehicle he was operating. During the wiretap … dealer.  Intercepted calls showed that Rosario traveled from New Hampshire to Haverhill, Massachusetts, where he obtained a firearm from Rojas.  A law enforcement officer later stopped Rosario …
January 05, 2017
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New York City Heroin Dealer Convicted

January 23, 2017
… Tocker-Rose transported significant quantities of heroin from the New York City area for re-distribution. On May 5, … investigation involving the controlled purchases of heroin from Tocker-Rose, the Vermont State Police Drug Task Force …
January 23, 2017
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Bridgeport Man Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin To Overdose Victims

January 26, 2017
… told investigators that he and the victim purchased heroin from and individual he knew as “Eric” in the area of Brooks … Street and Ogden Street where the victim purchased heroin from Delgado.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner … The undercover officer purchased another 20 bags of heroin from Anoris Delgado on May 20. Delgado has been detained …
January 26, 2017
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Norwalk Heroin, Crack Cocaine Trafficker Get 10 Years

March 09, 2017
… release, for drug and firearm offenses. This matter stems from an investigation headed by the DEA’s Bridgeport High … made in court, Brickhouse obtained cocaine and heroin from Bobby Gutierrez, also known as “B.O.,” of Stamford, and … Investigators also seized a .357 revolver and ammunition from a vehicle that Brickhouse used to in connection with …
March 09, 2017
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Guilty Plea For Kingston Man: Distributed Fentanyl To Overdose Victim

March 16, 2017
… sold a quantity of fentanyl to “M.W.”, a 31-year old male from Atkinson, New Hampshire.  Because of a 911 call the … to a residence in Atkinson, where they found M.W. dead from a suspected drug overdose. In the immediate vicinity of … While we support access to treatment for those who suffer from addiction, those who distribute these deadly drugs need …
March 16, 2017
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Leader Of Multi-Million Dollar Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced To Prison

October 29, 2015
… they also seized over $372,000 in drug proceeds from a courier who testified at trial that he worked for … picking up tens of thousands of dollars at a time from wholesale heroin customers.  According to the charging … arguing that the 21 kilograms of heroin agents seized from Almonte-Baez was only a small portion of what his …
October 29, 2015
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Stratford Man Charged With Trafficking Meth And Heroin, Illegally Possessing Firearms

November 06, 2015
… and firearm possession offenses. This matter stems from an investigation headed by the DEA’s Bridgeport High … of a total of approximately 58 grams of methamphetamine from Leigh-James.  In August and September 2015, Fairfield … of a total of approximately 187 grams of methamphetamine from Leigh-James. October 5, 2015, Leigh-James was arrested …
November 06, 2015
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Maryland Man Admits Distributing Synthetic Drug That Caused Overdoses At Wesleyan University

November 12, 2015
… distribute, and to distribute, (“Molly”).  The charge stems from an investigation into the distribution of controlled … substance.  After obtaining bulk quantities of the drug from another student, Kramer sold it in smaller quantities … 2015, Kramer purchased approximately 45 grams of MDMA from this supplier.  He broke that quantity into 5 and …
November 12, 2015
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday April 30th

April 27, 2016
… Practitioner 571-362-9171 Twice-annual event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. BOSTON - During the last and 10th … to clean out your medicine cabinet and make your home safe from drug theft and abuse." Drug overdoses are now the … injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms.  The removal from …
April 27, 2016
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New Haven Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Involved In Overdose Death

October 06, 2016
… distribute, and distribution of, cocaine.  The charge stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … Soloman purchased a quantity of the fentanyl-laced cocaine from his supplier, Frank Pina.  Soloman intended to, and … ensure that the lethal cocaine/fentanyl mixture was removed from circulation on the streets of New Haven.  Judge Shea …
October 06, 2016
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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

October 18, 2016
… injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms.  The majority of … drug abusers report that they obtain their drugs from friends and family, including from the home medicine cabinet.  “The diversion of …
October 18, 2016
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East Hartford Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin

November 09, 2016
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a Drug Enforcement Administration Hartford Task Force … in cash.  On November 27, 2014, Tirado attempted to flee from Hartford Police officers who were investigating a … On May 13, 2015, one of Tirado’s associates traveled from Hartford to New York City where law enforcement …
November 09, 2016
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Tarrant And Parker County Men Receive Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences For Roles In Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

November 19, 2014
… case, since approximately May 2013, Favela received cocaine from various Mexico-based cocaine suppliers - usually … few weeks on consignment.  When Favela received cocaine from a courier, Favela would give that same courier, or … of cocaine. Typically, once Favela received cocaine from Mexico, he personally distributed it, often on …
November 19, 2014
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Serve 425 Months In Federal Prison On Conspiracy And Money Laundering Convictions

August 12, 2016
… after pleading guilty last year to felony offenses stemming from his role in that conspiracy. Jose Guerrero, a/k/a … in his safety deposit box in July 2015, $40,276 seized from a bank account in July 2015, a firearm, and a 2007 … that on February 22, 2013, he accepted $13,000 cash from co-defendant Ernest Olivarez, knowing that the money he …
August 12, 2016
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Chicago Area Pizzeria Owners Among Those Charged In Drug Conspiracy

December 09, 2011
… have also been arrested and charged including two men from Chicago, one man from California, and one man from Philadelphia. Two additional defendants are being …
December 09, 2011
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Two Waukegan Men Arrested In Connection With The Seizure Of Five Pounds Of Methamphetamine

November 07, 2012
… Ill - On Thursday, November 1, 2012, based on information from a reliable source that a large amount of … to be delivered to the Lake County, Illinois area, agents from the Drug Enforcement (DEA) along with the officers from Waukegan Police Department Gang Intelligence (GIU) …
November 07, 2012
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Paxton, Ill. Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Operating Extensive Cocaine Trafficking Network In Central Illinois

May 22, 2014
… evidence to establish that Ramirez led a drug organization, from 2011 to September 2012, that was responsible for the importation of more than 200 pounds of cocaine from Mexico destined for central Illinois, stretching from Paxton to Champaign, Decatur and Springfield.  Sixteen …
May 22, 2014
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Bridgeport Man Charged With Distributing Carfentanil

June 15, 2017
… law enforcement coordinated controlled purchases of heroin from Thelusma.  In both instances, an individual working for … a controlled purchase of three bundles (30 dose bags) from Thelusma in exchange for $200.  Thelusma directed the … deadly.  This investigation is ongoing.” “Those suffering from opioid addiction need access to treatment and …
June 15, 2017
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Norwalk Heroin, Crack Dealer Goes To Federal Prison After DEA Wiretap Investigation

June 16, 2017
… and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal conviction. This matter stems from an investigation headed by the DEA’s Bridgeport High … 10 “sleeves” or “bricks” (1000 dosage units) of heroin from Kenneth Brickhouse, also known as “K.E.” On October 4, …
June 16, 2017
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Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Fentanyl

June 27, 2017
… cooperating with law enforcement officers and who traveled from New Hampshire to purchase fentanyl.  On some occasions, … at epidemic levels across New England and those suffering from opioid addiction need access to treatment and … trafficking organizations or individuals who are coming from out of state to distribute this poison in order to …
June 27, 2017
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Stamford Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Oxycodone Distribution Charge

April 12, 2017
… of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. This matter stems from an investigation headed by the DEA’s Bridgeport High … Task Force conducted four controlled purchases of narcotics from Mendez.  A subsequent court-authorized wiretap … made a controlled purchase of 10 30mg oxycodone pills from Muriqi.  On October 26, 2016, investigators conducted a …
April 12, 2017