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Pawtucket Man Sentenced To 7 A½ Years In Federal Prison For Manufacturing And Distributing Meth From Newport Motel Room

November 13, 2014
… In Federal Prison For Manufacturing And Distributing Meth From Newport Motel Room November 13, 2014 New England … 2014, when DEA Drug Task Force agents and detectives from the Warwick and Newport Police Departments executed a …
November 13, 2014
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Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Possessing 21 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized From His Tractor-Trailer

October 31, 2016
… Years In Prison For Possessing 21 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized From His Tractor-Trailer October 31, 2016 New York Contact … The NYDETF had obtained information that a truck driver from California was transporting multi-kilogram quantities …
October 31, 2016
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Cross-Country Methamphetamine Conspiracy Halted in Washington County

July 08, 2022
… into Southwest Virginia Abingdon, Va., – A man, formerly from California, who recently relocated to Southwest … their meth trafficking business in Washington County from January 2021 through April 2022 and conspired with … the Virginia State Police, and task force officers from both the Lebanon Police Department and Smyth County …
July 08, 2022
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Chillum Drug Dealer Caught with Two Kilograms in Cocaine Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison

February 16, 2022
… Police Department (PGPD). According to his plea agreement, from July 2020 to November 2020, Ipina sold cocaine to … time of his arrest, law enforcement also recovered $1,021 from Ipina’s person.   In an interview with law enforcement, … in recovered cash to purchase 10 kilograms of cocaine from a drug supplier in Texas. As stated in his plea …
February 16, 2022
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DEA Washington Commemorates Black History Month

February 08, 2022
… integral part of our unique history as a nation. It spans from some of America’s darkest days – the time of slavery – … These differences reflect where each individual comes from, the current world we all live in, and the great places … As a team, we will work to protect our fellow citizens from the threat of violent crime, deadly drugs, and …
February 08, 2022
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Baltimore Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges

December 02, 2021
… September 15, 2020, DEA agents saw Gray carry a black bag from his residence to his car and drive away. Gray’s car was … searched the car and found a black bag (different bag from the first observation) in the trunk containing: a 9mm … knew that as a result of that conviction, he was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition. This case is part …
December 02, 2021
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Darknet Drug Vendor Pleads Guilty to Distributing Illicit Prescription Drugs

August 04, 2021
… via the U.S Postal Service. According to court documents, from around April 2020 through October 2020, Cullen Roberts, … that is also commonly abused. Agents also recovered from Roberts’ residence empty boxes that had contained … U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and detectives from local assisting police agencies. The task force is …
August 04, 2021
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Baltimore Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin

June 17, 2021
… Law Enforcement Seized $24,422 in Drug Proceeds from Bascom’s Residence Baltimore, MD  – U.S. District Judge … County Police Department. According to his plea agreement, from May 2020 to February 23, 2021, Bascom conspired with … quantities of drug cutting agents, and drug paraphernalia from Bascom’s co-conspirator’s residences. SAC Jarod Forget …
June 17, 2021
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Previously Convicted Drug Trafficker Facing Federal Indictment for a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

June 01, 2021
… Police Department. According to the two-count indictment, from December 2020 to January 12, 2021, Prilliman conspired … later received sentencing reductions, and he was released from federal custody in March 2019. If convicted, Prilliman … in the same location.  This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
June 01, 2021
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Newport News Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Receiving Over 200 Kilograms of Cocaine

April 27, 2021
… compartments of tractor-trailers driven cross-country from California. During this time, King and his … or his co-conspirators attended the unloading of cocaine from the tractor-trailers and brought King’s money, which … sentenced previously in 2017 to terms ranging from 9 to 27 years in prison based on their roles in the …
April 27, 2021
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Manager in Major Baltimore Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced

April 23, 2021
… Department.   According to Ringgold’s plea agreement, from October 2018 to April 2019, law enforcement … and fentanyl to drug users and drug redistributors from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. … supplies of narcotics and the collection of drug proceeds from distributors.  Investigators regularly overheard …
April 23, 2021
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Virginia doctor prescribed half a million opioid and fentanyl pills in two years, sentenced to 40 years in prison

October 02, 2019
… to have prescribed more than half a million opioid pills from his Martinsville practice. He was convicted of having caused the death of a West Virginia woman from the oxycodone and oxymorphone he prescribed, … and fentanyl.  A majority of those receiving prescriptions from Smithers traveled hundreds of miles, one-way, to …
October 02, 2019
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SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Federal Prison Term for Harrisonburg Man

November 08, 2022
… of fentanyl. “In 2021, more than 100,000 Americans died from drug poisonings, with nearly three-fourths of those … fighting drug addiction disorder.  Fighting this epidemic from both ends is the only way forward.” “Many of the people who died from fentanyl had no idea they even took it. The drug …
November 08, 2022
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SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Federal Prison Term for Harrisonburg Man

November 08, 2022
… of fentanyl. “In 2021, more than 100,000 Americans died from drug poisonings, with nearly three-fourths of those … fighting drug addiction disorder.  Fighting this epidemic from both ends is the only way forward.” “Many of the people who died from fentanyl had no idea they even took it. The drug …
November 08, 2022
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Fugitive Wanted For The Kidnapping And Murder Of A Federal Agent Is Added To The FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” List

April 12, 2018
… States and elsewhere and reflects his criminal activities from 1980 to 2017. (EDNY Docket No. 15-CO-208(S-2)   On July … extremely close to unlocking a million-dollar drug pipeline from Mexico to the U.S. in 1985. Before he was able to … directed 1-800-CALL-(1-800-225-5324), or can be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. Additional information concerning …
April 12, 2018
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New Castle, Virginia Pharmacist Indicted

February 16, 2005
… Virginia became concerned when her husband, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, became increasingly violent. She … Police after noting the medication her husband had received from Lineberry did not look right. These pills were sent to … for patients---that he did not have authorization from a qualified health care provider to do. These refills …
February 16, 2005
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Virginia Motorcycle Dealership Seized In Methamphetamine Bust

February 18, 2004
… the Bristol Virginia Area. The methamphetamine was sourced from Mexico, transported through Los Angeles, to the … to the LILLY DEALERSHIP in Abingdon, Virginia. Proceeds from the sales were laundered through the dealership and … six pounds of methamphetamine Seized over 50 firearms from the dealership and the residence $546,881.00 dollars in …
February 18, 2004
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Leader Of Mahdi Organization Convicted Of Federal RICO, Narcotics Conspiracy And Murder Charges; 20 Other Members Await Sentencing After Pleading Guilty

August 25, 2003
… in the same general area and who sold drugs to customers from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. From 1997 to the present, the organization was responsible …
August 25, 2003
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US Attorney’s Office Announces “The Right Prescription For New Jersey”Federal, State Agencies And Non-Profits Come Together To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse

September 24, 2012
… their family. The Virtual Backpack is the connection to on-line resources that contain all multi-media pieces … drug abuse an epidemic, reporting that the death toll from overdoses of prescription painkillers has more than … in the past decade. More than 40 people die every day from overdoses involving narcotic pain relievers. According …
September 24, 2012
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Drug Charges Filed Against Philadelphia Police Detective, Two Officers And 12 Others

April 27, 2011
… indictment further alleges that Gidelson acquired steroids from foreign suppliers and then sold these steroids to his … the U.S. by these defendants are dangerous, illegal drugs from foreign countries, represented as legitimate … customers throughout the United States that he met through online weightlifting chat rooms on websites including: …
April 27, 2011
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Owner Of McLean MedSpa Sentenced For Illegally Importing Non-FDA-Approved Drugs And Using On Patients

July 18, 2014
… chemotherapy drugs and injectable cosmetics from around the world.  Most drugs were shipped first to the … take what they wanted for Aphrodite, and call individuals from Gallant Pharma to retrieve the remainder.  Many of the … and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, with assistance from the Arlington County Police Department.  Assistant U.S. …
July 18, 2014
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St. Mary’s County Drug Dealer Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

July 21, 2014
… to Berry’s plea agreement and other court documents, from February 2012 to April 2013, Berry conspired with Damon … the delivery of cocaine to Estep, Berry or others from St. Mary’s County. Nearly every week, Berry, Estep and … to his previous felony convictions, Berry was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.  Berry admits that …
July 21, 2014
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Large Scale Los Angeles PCP “Cook” Sentenced To Life In Prison

June 15, 2015
… traveled to Los Angeles and bought two gallons of PCP from Bullette for $20,000.  Bullette helped ship the PCP to … or, later, by shipping cash in bulk to California.  From September 2011 to September 2012, when their bank …
June 15, 2015
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Prince Frederick Physician Indicted For Illegally Distributing Drugs And $3 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme Related To His Pain Management Clinics

September 25, 2012
… medical purpose. The indictment further alleges that from at least 2007 through July 2011, Mathews filed … double billed for his services, collecting a cash payment from a patient for an office visit, then later improperly … at least $3,190,899, which is believed to be the proceeds from the health care fraud scheme. Mathews faces a maximum …
September 25, 2012
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Physician/Owner And Office Manager Of McLean Skin Care Clinic Convicted At Trial

May 07, 2014
… to order non-FDA-approved chemotherapy and cosmetic drugs from around the world, and allowed those drugs to be … take what they wanted for Aphrodite, and call individuals from Gallant Pharma to retrieve the remainder.  Many of the … and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, with assistance from the Arlington County Police Department.  Assistant U.S. …
May 07, 2014
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Long Island Man Charged With Distributing Heroin That Caused The Death Of A 20-Year-Old College Student

February 08, 2017
… District of New York charging Richard Jacobellis, 23, from Ridge, N.Y., with distributing heroin that caused the … Hunt stated. “Two months ago, DEA quickly turned an online tip into a high priority, joint investigation with … court filings, Jacobellis distributed heroin on Long Island from 2012 to the present. Jacobellis’s heroin has caused the …
February 08, 2017
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Baltimore Area Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To Over 28 Years In Prison

August 08, 2014
… hundreds of kilograms of cocaine in hollow computer shells from California to Maryland BALTIMORE - U.S. District Judge … Administration - Baltimore District Office. “Wilford ran from law enforcement, but was apprehended. Wilford will not … According to evidence presented at the five day trial, from 2010 to September 2011, Wilford was a member of a …
August 08, 2014
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

May 29, 2024
… Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide May 29, 2024 El Paso Contact … more than 18.6 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities across the country. According to a report … for a nonmedical purpose obtained that medication from a family member or friend. DEA continues to expand …
May 29, 2024
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West Virginia Heroin Dealer Sentenced

May 10, 2021
… Baltimore Police Department. According to his guilty plea, from at least December 2018 through February 2019, Bailey, … traveled to Baltimore to purchase heroin cut with fentanyl from the Gregory Butler Drug Trafficking Organization (the … he purchased more than 80 grams of heroin cut with fentanyl from the DTO. As detailed in his plea agreement, on about …
May 10, 2021
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Irish man who helped run the “Silk Road” website extradited

July 13, 2018
… today that Gary Davis, a/k/a “Libertas,” was extradited from the Republic of Ireland to the United States.  Davis … as an administrator who helped run the Silk Road, a secret online marketplace for illegal drugs, hacking services, and …
July 13, 2018