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New Orleans Man Sentenced To Over 15 Years For Heroin Crime Committed In Orleans Parish Prison

March 02, 2016
… Mitchell’s ‘dope’ phone and continued his heroin enterprise from outside jail.  In September 2013, after pleading guilty … charges, Mitchell used a smuggled cell phone to call Taylor from the parish prison to direct him to give heroin to another inmate who was being released from prison and needed to “get back on his feet.”  These …
March 02, 2016
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Jackson District Office Dismantles Violent Gang-Related Drug Trafficking Organization

September 22, 2016
… Task (OCDETF) in this district. On September 19, agents from the DEA (Mississippi) District Office along with agents and officers from various federal, state, and local law enforcement … of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, Federal Bureau of …
September 22, 2016
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Major Player In Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 12 A½ Years In Federal Prison

September 29, 2016
… investigators conducted six separate controlled purchases from Mendez-Alvarado and his associates.  In early June … it back to Fort Smith for distribution.  On his way back from California in mid-June, Mendez-Alvarado was stopped for … to investigating illegal organizations that profit from the distribution of methamphetamine as well as …
September 29, 2016
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Pilot Charged For His Role In International Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

September 06, 2017
… his role in a scheme to import large quantities of cocaine from Guyana to New Jersey and New York, Acting U.S. Attorney … in this and related cases and statements made in court: From April 2011 through November 2014, Lall, a private …
September 06, 2017
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Doctor Arrested And Charged With Using Patient Names Fraudulently To Obtain Controlled Substances

November 22, 2017
… in September 2017, federal agents reviewed information from the New York State Bureau of Controlled … 888 prescriptions for controlled substances in this manner from the Tampa pharmacy.  The prescriptions were for opioids … substance prescriptions for them.   Evidence obtained from Dr. Biddle’s trash suggest that the opioids he was …
November 22, 2017
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International Narcotics Distributor Sentenced To 20 Years’ Imprisonment For Trafficking Narcotics And Laundering Millions Of Dollars

January 05, 2018
… “The defendant trafficked kilograms of cocaine and heroin from South America and Mexico for distribution in the United … “This sentence demonstrates that those who seek to profit from importing and distributing narcotics in our country … facilitated the transport of large quantities of cocaine from Ecuador to the United States, concealing the cocaine in …
January 05, 2018
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Two Rochester Brothers Charged In Federal Drug ConspiracyAuthorities Seize Over Half A Million Dollars In Cash

January 27, 2011
… of currency eliminate any profit that may have arisen from these alleged crimes." Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer … in the Rochester, New York, and Elmira, New York, areas from 2008 until the present. The nearly two year … stop, officers recovered over $60,000 in cash and a handgun from the trap. The indictment is the culmination of an …
January 27, 2011
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Marijuana Grower Who Shot And Wounded Fleeing Robber And Unknowing Witness Sentenced To Prison

May 27, 2014
… handgun.  “This is not someone who has gained wisdom from the experience,” Judge Robart said. Last month the lead … hands.  However, Loken was able free himself and grab a gun from under his mattress.  Loken raced out the front door and … fired the robbery team sped away tossing bloodied items from the car, including some of the stolen firearms.  They …
May 27, 2014
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Career Offender Admits To Possessing A Firearm While Trafficking In Heroin

September 05, 2014
… sites.  An autopsy report confirmed that Mollet died from the combined toxic effects of heroin and oxycodone. Agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration were able to …
September 05, 2014
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Anchorage Man Sentenced To More Than 21 Years For Drug Trafficking, Causing Death Of Young Woman

January 12, 2015
… S.C., and that giving heroin to S.C. resulted in her death from an overdose. Specifically, Williams admitted that on … and his associates intended to distribute. Upon his release from prison, Williams will remain under court supervision … the need for the sentence in the case to protect the public from future crimes by Williams. U.S. Attorney Loeffler …
January 12, 2015
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San Luis Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To 20 Years

July 10, 2013
… more than three pounds of 96% pure “ice” methamphetamine from a location in Fresno, Calif., and more than seven pounds of methamphetamine from a location in Moreno Valley, Calif., along with more … Homeland Security (HSI) in Yuma, Ariz., with assistance from HSI-Fresno, HSI-Riverside County, HSI-Salt Lake City, …
July 10, 2013
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DEA Holds Prescription Take-Back Day October 26 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

October 21, 2013
… be more wrong.  By removing unwanted prescription drugs from their homes, the public helps prevent experimentation, … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. The public can find a nearby …
October 21, 2013
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DEA Sponsors Third National Prescription Take-Back Day

October 26, 2011
… Prescription Take-Back will be held on October 29, 2011 from 10 am to 2 pm. DEA and its law enforcement and … and unwanted prescription drugs. On Saturday, October 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. DEA and its partners will hold their … its partners collected 5890 pounds of prescription drugs from San Diego and Imperial Counties combined. Nationally, …
October 26, 2011
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DEA Sponsors 8th National Prescription Take Back Day

April 21, 2014
… Prescription Take Back Day will be held on April 26, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  DEA and its law enforcement and … and unwanted prescription drugs.  On Saturday, April 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. DEA and its partners will hold their … its partners collected 9,603 pounds of prescription drugs from San Diego and Imperial Counties combined.  Nationally, …
April 21, 2014
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DEA, DDAP Supply, Train Hermitage Police With Naloxone

March 13, 2017
… use of Naloxone that was purchased for them through funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol (DDAP).  In 2015, 3,383 people died from a drug-related overdose in Pennsylvania, including 18 … to reverse the effects of a known or suspected overdose from prescription opioids and illegal opioids.   As part of …
March 13, 2017
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Operation Special Delivery Dismantles International Interstate Drug Ring

June 15, 2011
… Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas Involved Illegal Aliens from Numerous Countries phx061511_fig1.jpg MARICOPA COUNTY, … Joe Arpaio. “This case focused on both the source of drugs from Mexico through dealers in Arizona, to the final … intelligence detailed the involvement of foreign nationals from Jamaica, Nigeria, Ghana and Mexico, some of whom are in …
June 15, 2011
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Rio Rico Man Sentenced To 120 Months In Prison For Trafficking More Than Three Tons Of Marijuana

July 28, 2011
… within the United States. Prosecution in this case resulted from three marijuana seizures in 2007 and 2008 totaling … trailer suspected of being loaded with marijuana leave from a produce warehouse in Nogales, Ariz., and travel to a … Ariz. In Tucson, the conspirators offloaded the marijuana from the tractor trailer and stored it in the warehouse. A …
July 28, 2011
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DEA, Tempe PD And AZ Attorney General’s Office Dismantle Drug Trafficking Organization

March 05, 2015
… area.  Based on the information, Special Agents from the Phoenix Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA), Detectives from the Tempe Police Special Investigations (SIB), and Prosecutors from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office initiated a joint …
March 05, 2015
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DEA Shuts Down Two Valley Pharmacies And Arrests Pharmacist

July 07, 2017
… On June 28, 2017, agents obtained an indictment from a federal grand jury charging pharmacist Vilawoe Aku … narcotics throughout our communities, illegal profiting from the suffering of others,” said Scott Brown, Special … operation was supported by additional enforcement personnel from DEA and HSI, as well as the Internal Revenue …
July 07, 2017
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Nearly 6 Tons Of RX Drugs Collected In DEA Take Back

November 13, 2017
… has finished tallying the amount of drugs collected from those agencies who participated in the October 28th … 75 collection points across the state, also an increase from April’s event.  Cumulatively in Arizona, over 132,000 …
November 13, 2017
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2011

April 08, 2011
… time to memorialize victims and to hear inspirational words from local law enforcement agencies, victim advocates and personal stories from the victims themselves. The Tribute is sponsored by … victim advocates. By providing a single, uniform message from these agencies and service providers, we can help …
April 08, 2011
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DEA Sponsors Second National Prescription Take Back Day: Turn In Unused, Expired Or Unwanted Medications On April 30, 2011

April 13, 2011
… Prescription Take Back will be held on April 30, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. DEA and its law enforcement and … and unwanted prescription drugs. O n Saturday, April 30 th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., DEA and its partners will hold their … its partners collected 4,887 pounds of prescription drugs from San Diego and Imperial Counties combined. Nationally, …
April 13, 2011
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Doctor Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

February 27, 2013
… and since 2008 drug-induced deaths have outstripped those from traffic accidents. Federal, State and Local law … and Information filed in White Plains federal court: From May 2010 through February 2011, Felix Rodriguez, a …
February 27, 2013
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Traffic Safety Road Check Led To Arrest Of Local Man And Seizure Of Twelve Pounds Of Marijuana

May 28, 2013
… the deputies noticed a strong smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle which later resulted in over three pounds … evidence.  Investigators later obtained a search warrant from the Town of Milford Court for Gaynor’s apartment in … in Charge Brian R. Crowell stated, “Proliferating profits from the sale of marijuana throughout the Otsego County …
May 28, 2013
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Health Care Center Nursing Supervisor Arrested And Charged With Selling Hydrocodone And Other Pain Killers

October 18, 2013
… the complaint, the defendant sold unused prescription drugs from her office. These controlled substances included … Health Care Center.  Supplying unused prescription drugs from her office, Catherine Vitello fueled the drug threat to … and doing all they can do to protect our families from this dangerous threat.”      “Today’s charges involve a …
October 18, 2013
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Former Bellevue Resident Whose Hash Oil Extraction Caused Explosion, Fire & Death Sentenced To Nine Years In Prison

June 08, 2015
… residents suffered shattered bones as they had to jump from their upper level apartments.  In all the fire caused … selfish and thoughtless act.   Patty Campbell read a letter from another victim of the explosion who was unable to … describes how the young middle school teacher had to jump from a third floor balcony to escape the flames, shattering …
June 08, 2015
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Palmer Man Indicted For Role In Heroin Related Death

February 19, 2016
… listed in the indictment as M.C. The indictment stems from an investigation launched by the Drug Enforcement (DEA) … federal grand jury today charging five other individuals from Wasilla, Palmer, and California with drug trafficking … by the National Institute on Drug (NIDA), overdose deaths from heroin abuse have more than doubled since 2010. The …
February 19, 2016
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Long Time Skagit County Violent Drug Dealer Sentenced To Ten Years In Prison

June 03, 2016
… distribution, Ortiz has three prior convictions arising from incidents where he or an associate fired one or more … 2015, an undercover purchase of highly pure heroin was made from Ortiz and co-defendant Miguel Reyes Bravo.  When law … investigated by the Drug Enforcement (DEA) with assistance from the Mount Vernon Police Department, the Bureau of …
June 03, 2016
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Canadian National Guilty In Marijuana Conspiracy

July 29, 2015
… has pleaded guilty in federal court. Jason Boyachek, age 42 from British Columbia, Canada, was convicted of conspiracy … to distribute 1000 kilograms or more of marijuana from 2005 through May of 2007.  At the plea hearing, … smuggling conspiracy, which involved smuggling marijuana from Canada to various locations in the United States and …
July 29, 2015
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Sioux City Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Meth Conspiracy

August 28, 2015
… to distribute methamphetamine.               West, 27, from Sioux City, Iowa, received the prison term after a May … distributed more than 50 grams of (pure) methamphetamine from October 2014 through December 2014 in the Sioux City … City, Iowa , which consists of law enforcement personnel from the Drug Enforcement Administration; Sioux City, Iowa, …
August 28, 2015