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Jamaican National Sentenced to 384 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking, Identity Fraud, and Money Laundering Offenses

August 20, 2024
… and living in California.  Wilks, who had been removed from the U.S. to Jamaica in February 2014 and then illegally … containing six kilograms of cocaine that was being mailed from California to Connecticut.  On August 5, 2019, Wilks …
August 20, 2024
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Former Biloxi City Councilman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy Involving Vape Shops

August 13, 2024
… law enforcement agents seized over $1.8 million in cash from Deming’s residence and additional cash and controlled substances from his stores. Agents learned that Deming was aware that …
August 13, 2024
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South Texas Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl-Laced pills Causing Death

July 24, 2024
… the mission of my office to hold everyone accountable - from the companies that supply the raw materials to the … led to the discovery that the victim had purchased pills from Rios who delivered them Dec. 9, 2022, to the parking …
July 24, 2024
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Three Charged with Trafficking Xylazine-Laced Fentanyl, Cocaine

July 25, 2024
… including fentanyl laced with xylazine, and cocaine, from Rodriguez, Monteeth, Cordova, and others. Rodriguez, … Haven Police Department.  The Task Force includes members from the FBI, the Connecticut State Police, the Connecticut …
July 25, 2024
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking

July 22, 2024
… 2021, Watson was arrested and multiple weapons were seized from his vehicle, along with a loaded firearm from his residence.   Watson is the first defendant to be …
July 22, 2024
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Member of International Drug Trafficking Organization Operating in Lane County Sentenced to Federal Prison

June 28, 2024
… large quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine from Mexico into the United States. While the organization … Investigators also forfeited approximately $1.2 million from the organization, including more than $400,000 in cash. …
June 28, 2024
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Former Nurse Pleads Guilty in Connection to the Diversion of Dangerous Narcotics by Medical Professionals

June 14, 2024
… of fentanyl, a narcotic painkiller drug in liquid form, from a syringe intended for an operating room patient and … to steal twenty-three intravenous bags of fentanyl solution from an automatic medication dispensing machine. Also in …
June 14, 2024
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Manchester Man Sentenced for Intending to Traffic Meth and Fentanyl

June 14, 2024
… sentence imposed by the Court not only stops the defendant from selling drugs for the next 60 months, but it also strips from him his ill-gotten drug trafficking proceeds.” “John …
June 14, 2024
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Idaho Falls Couple Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth in Eastern Idaho

May 31, 2024
… “We will spare no effort in removing dangerous drugs from our streets and holding dealers accountable.” “We appreciate the hard work from all of the agencies that worked in conjunction on this …
May 31, 2024
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Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Prison for Oxycodone Pill Conspiracy

May 30, 2024
… 571-362-9171 Approximately 400 oxycodone pills seized from defendant’s residence BOSTON – A Fall River man was … Gonsalves obtained hundreds of pills at a time, allegedly from co-defendant Kenneth Veiga, in exchange for tens of …
May 30, 2024
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DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 07, 2024
… held to bring needed attention and awareness to the threats from fentanyl and fake pills – and the lives lost to … community outreach partner with DEA) and is separate from National Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day held …
May 07, 2024
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Quincy Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Drug And Gun Offenses

May 23, 2024
… found with three bags of crack cocaine he had just bought from Fulcar. Fulcar was subsequently stopped as he drove away from the drug deal and attempted to flee during his arrest. …
May 23, 2024
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Bennington Man Convicted of Federal Gun and Drug Charges

May 17, 2024
… by the Vermont State Police in Bennington on June 1, 2022. From a search of the bags Moffitt was carrying that day, law … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
May 17, 2024
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Springfield, Massachusetts Man Who Left Drug Trafficking for Barbering Sentenced to Probation

May 14, 2024
… of probation will require Torres-Santiago not to stray from this path, or, if he does, to face a resentencing on … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
May 14, 2024
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Hartford Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

May 14, 2024
… Torres, also known as “Chamil,” was trafficking fentanyl from his residence on Crown Street in Hartford, and that he … by the DEA’s Hartford Task Force, which includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
May 14, 2024
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Georgia Meth Trafficker is Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison

May 02, 2024
… five years under court supervision after he is released from prison. Robert J. Murphy, Special Agent in Charge of … working with law enforcement purchased methamphetamine from Wood. In July 2021, Wood traveled to Macon County and …
May 02, 2024
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Gang Member Admits to Role in Racketeering Conspiracy

April 23, 2024
… of drugs and violence on our streets.” “The guilty plea from a member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang is … and intimidation inflicted by these violent offenders.” From 2015 through Sept. 22, 2022, Williams was a member of …
April 23, 2024
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Monroe, Washington, Resident Convicted for Role in Wide-Ranging Drug Trafficking Ring

April 23, 2024
… car. A few weeks later, Ibarra-Valle was stopped returning from a drug run to California. In the car authorities found … have been sentenced, with a range of sentences from time served, to over six years in prison. Garcia is the …
April 23, 2024
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Brevard, N.C. Woman Sentenced to 15 Years on Drug Charges

November 30, 2022
… of 4-FA, a controlled substance analogue, which was shipped from China. The package actually contained 100 grams of 99 … to D.F. on May 23, 2019, and that D.F.’s death resulted from his use of the fentanyl supplied by Irby. In imposing …
November 30, 2022
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DEA Albuquerque Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Academy

April 03, 2024
… demand reduction efforts. Six 3-hour sessions will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on May 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. …
April 03, 2024
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Indianapolis Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to a Decade in Prison

March 29, 2024
… U.S. Probation Office for five years following his release from federal prison. U.S. Attorney Myers thanked Assistant … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
March 29, 2024
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Bellingham, Washington, Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl While Possessing Firearms

March 29, 2024
… in Whatcom County. The ring was actively moving fentanyl from the Seattle area to redistributors in Bellingham. Law … – for whatever reason – was willing to personally profit from the distribution of an addictive and often deadly …
March 29, 2024
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UPS Employee Heads to Prison for Concealing Cocaine in Packages

March 27, 2024
… Law enforcement seized several packages of cocaine from across the country which were traced back to the … authorities observed Almanza receive a package from drug traffickers while on shift. The package was …
March 27, 2024
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Idaho Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute 10 Pounds of Fentanyl

March 27, 2024
… work tirelessly to stop drug traffickers like Mr. Watson from dealing their poison in our communities,” said David F. … Administration Task Force consisting of officers from the United States Marshals Service, the United States …
March 27, 2024
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Maine Man Sentenced To 12 Years in Prison for Role in Meth Conspiracy

March 25, 2024
… business arrangement, Tam would procure methamphetamine from California or elsewhere via mailed shipments to his … March 31, 2021 in New Hampshire, as he drove home to Maine from the Boston-area after meeting with Tam. A plastic bag …
March 25, 2024
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Three Rutland Drug Traffickers Sentenced

March 21, 2024
… multiple covert purchases of controlled substances from Pompey and Richardson between August and October of … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
March 21, 2024
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Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

March 18, 2024
… remains relentless in our efforts to rid illicit fentanyl from the streets of Dallas, while equally supporting and … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
March 18, 2024
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Conway Drug Supplier Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison

August 15, 2022
… long-term investigation with significant participation from the following agencies: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, … Task Force (OCDETF), prosecuted the case with support from the 15thth Circuit Solicitor’s Office.  The DEA …
August 15, 2022
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Mexican National Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering & Illegal Entry

June 28, 2022
… According to court documents and court proceedings, from at least 2018 to 2020, Velasquez was a member of a drug … an aggravated felony, that being fraud in 2004 and larceny from the person in 2009. Velasquez is currently in federal …
June 28, 2022
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Five Defendants Charged in Drug Conspiracy Operating in Pawley’s Island

February 25, 2022
… partners present a united front to protect our communities from the scourge of drug abuse.” “This case showcases this … The case was investigated by the DEA, with assistance from the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office and the Horry …
February 25, 2022