PRESS RELEASE

Fentanyl Distributor Connected to 2 Overdose Deaths Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison

November 20, 2025
… controlled purchases of fentanyl mixed with xylazine from Graham. Graham was arrested on February 26, 2025, in … Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
November 20, 2025
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Somersworth Man Arrested on State Assault Offense Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Charge

November 14, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
November 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Prichard, AL Drug Dealer Sentenced in Federal Court

November 13, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
November 13, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

High-Ranking Member of Violent Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced on Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge

September 08, 2025
… criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s OCDETF and Project Safe Neighborhoods. …
September 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison For Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine and Money Laundering

September 04, 2025
… individuals to traffic cocaine and heroin from Mexico, through California, to Massachusetts and into … of heroin (which was later determined to be pure fentanyl) from sources in Mexico. Palafox also admitted to conspiring …
September 04, 2025
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Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty

August 28, 2025
… car crashed a short time later and Purvis and others ran from the scene.  A search of the car revealed quantities of … Police Department.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
August 28, 2025
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

August 20, 2025
… investigators made controlled purchases of oxycodone pills from Benitez and his co-conspirator. Benitez was arrested on … Tactical Diversion Squad, which is composed of personnel from the DEA, the Connecticut State Police, and the Bristol, …
August 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Two Pensacola Men Charged with Armed Drug Trafficking

August 18, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
August 18, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Man Pleads Guilty for Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

August 18, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
August 18, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Fort Pierce Drug Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison

August 18, 2025
… involved in overdose deaths. Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. … with fentanyl. In 2022, more than 5,622 people died from overdoses involving fentanyl and fentanyl analogs in …
August 18, 2025
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Stamford Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison

August 12, 2025
… investigators made four controlled purchases of fentanyl from Gamble. Gamble was arrested on a federal criminal … The DEA’s Bridgeport HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
August 12, 2025
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Waterbury Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

August 12, 2025
… investigators made eight controlled purchases of narcotics from Harrison and his associates.  On June 20, 2024, law … Police Department.  The Task Force includes members from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue …
August 12, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Putnam County Veterinarian Ordered to Pay $956,709 in Civil Penalties

August 07, 2025
… and 600 dosage units of oxycodone HCL at 5 milligrams each from a veterinary pharmaceutical wholesale supplier. At the … Mason ordered substantially more hydrocodone/acetaminophen from the supplier than any other individual customer. …
August 07, 2025
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Ansonia Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge, Faces at Least 10 Years in Federal Prison

July 28, 2025
… made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Graham. On February 26, 2025, Graham was arrested on … Area (HIDTA) Task Force.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
July 28, 2025
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Panama City Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking 10 Pounds of Meth

July 24, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
July 24, 2025
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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine, and Heroin

July 22, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
July 22, 2025
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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Possession with Intent to Distribute Large Amounts of Narcotics

July 22, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
July 22, 2025
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Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme

July 21, 2025
… and transfer the proceeds of illegal drug trafficking from the United States to Mexico,” said Acting Assistant … the sophisticated tactics used to conceal profits made from smuggling poison into our country by the Mexican …
July 21, 2025
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Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison

July 16, 2025
… made two controlled purchases of crack directly from Diaz-Rivera.  Diaz-Rivera used violence and threats to … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
July 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Marianna Man Receives 10 Years in Prison for Dealing Meth

July 15, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
July 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Tallahassee Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms Possession

July 14, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
July 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Charges Filed Against Williston Man for Armed Drug Trafficking

July 14, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
July 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

L.A. County Fentanyl Distributor Found Guilty in Death of Gold Line Rider

July 02, 2025
… efforts on all levels of illegal distribution of fentanyl, from the cartels importing it down to the street level … our unwavering commitment to protecting our communities from the deadly impact of drug-related crimes.” United …
July 02, 2025
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Jury Convicts Little Rock Man for Trafficking Fentanyl

June 26, 2025
… began investigating information about narcotics sales from a shop on Geyer Springs Road in Southwest Little Rock. … The investigation was conducted by LRPD, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant United …
June 26, 2025
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Jury Convicts Little Rock Man for Trafficking Fentanyl

June 26, 2025
… began investigating information about narcotics sales from a shop on Geyer Springs Road in Southwest Little Rock. … The investigation was conducted by LRPD, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant United …
June 26, 2025
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

June 16, 2025
… enforcement made two controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Delrosario-Canela, one of the main street-level … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
June 16, 2025
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Associate Of Violent Gang Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Prison For Drug Distribution And Firearms Offenses

June 01, 2025
… to 3-5 years in prison. He is therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition.  United States … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
June 01, 2025
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Dominican National Charged With Distributing Hundreds Of Fentanyl Pills

June 01, 2025
… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
June 01, 2025
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Bridgeport Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Third Federal Conviction

May 30, 2025
… 2024, investigators made controlled purchases of fentanyl from Hammett. Hammett was arrested on May 14, 2024.  On that … Departments.  The DEA HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
May 30, 2025
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

May 29, 2025
… made several controlled purchases of narcotics from Figueroa.  Investigators also determined that Figueroa … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
May 29, 2025