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Wilmington Doctor to Pay $170,000 to Resolve Allegations of Unlawful Prescribing of Opioids

… on its investigation, the United States contended that from approximately 2009 until 2018, Dr. Armitage issued … who was a mother of four, “constitute[d] a departure from or a failure to conform to the standards of acceptable …
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Boston Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Offense Involving 24 Kilograms Of Cocaine

… - (802) 951-2900 Attempted to receive 24 kilos of cocaine from a Mexican drug cartel source BOSTON – A Boston man has … a confidential source received 23.9 kilograms of cocaine from a drug-trafficking organization (DTO) based in Mexico. …
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New York City Man Convicted of Drug and Gun Offenses

… the same bag as the drugs.  Federal law prohibits Mingues from possessing the firearm as a result of a prior felony … State Police are investigating the case with assistance from the Utica Police Department, Syracuse Police …
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Texas Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Spice to Alaska

… more than 21 kilograms of the drug known as Spice from Texas to Alaska. “Spice” is a generic term for … works everyday with our partners to ensure Alaska is safe from those who seek to target the vulnerable for profit,” …
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Derry Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Federal Prison for Importing, Manufacturing, and Distributing Steroids

… Hampshire.” “The illegal distribution of prescription drugs from unapproved and unregulated sources increases the risk … networks, including those that import unapproved drugs from overseas and distribute those drugs with reckless …
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Pawtucket Man to Serve Six Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl Pills

… statements made in court, three months after being released from jail in 2021, members of the FBI Safe Streets Task … selling drugs, serving eight different sentences ranging from six months to two years of incarceration. This most …
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Providence Man Admits Role in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy, Plot to Kidnap a U.S. Postal Worker

… while in search of cocaine they claimed was missing from a delivered package, announced United States Attorney … retrieve three packages containing cocaine that were mailed from Puerto Rico and were delivered or scheduled for …
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Stratford Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Meth and Oxycodone

… At the time of his arrest, Johnson was on state probation from a prior drug offense, and on pre-trial release for … Task Force.  The HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Steven L. Hofer Named Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Field Division

… in Business Marketing and a minor in Military Science from Missouri Western State University, and a Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Missouri St. Louis. He is married …
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Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to a Decade in Federal Prison

… enforcement recovered nearly a kilogram of methamphetamine from the rear passenger seat. Law enforcement also found a … within the vehicle different bank transaction receipts from various U.S. banks totaling over $75,000 in drug …
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Coffee County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… “We are extremely grateful, as always, for the assistance from other local, state, and federal agencies who work … track down and remove drug traffickers like Israel Moreno from our communities.” As described in court documents and …
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Death by Fentanyl Overdose Leads to Indictment of Two Men on Federal Drug Charges

… feel safer knowing these defendants have been removed from their community. This case is a perfect example of how … in a residential pool. An autopsy indicated the man died from a fatal dose of fentanyl, and the indictment charges …
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North Carolina Man sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Opioids through the Dark Web

… after Schmidt admitted purchasing the opioid Oxycodone from McKeehan and allowing McKeehan to use his mailing address for importing the drugs from an overseas distributor via the Dark Web. Schmidt was …
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 11 Years on Drug and Gun Charges

… As a result of that conviction, Wilson is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. According to court … Law enforcement executed a search warrant and seized from Wilson’s vehicle narcotics, a semi-automatic rifle with …
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Meth “mules” plead guilty in 23-kilo bust on I-75

… E. “Tripp” Self, III. Co-defendant, Ariana C. Matthews, 23, from Troy, Michigan, pleaded guilty to one count of … Crawford or another individual would then pick her up from the airport and drop her off at Atlantic Station in …
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Regional Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years

… Louise W. Flanagan has sentenced Sandro Cuevas, Jr., 25, from Selma, North Carolina, to 360 months in prison, … As Cuevas progressed, he developed multiple contacts from Mexico to Atlanta, GA who supplied his organization …
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, … Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . Photos and video from Take Back Day are available at …
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, … Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . Photos and video from Take Back Day are available at …
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Prolific small-town meth dealer faces prison in larger wiretap case

… large quantities of methamphetamine for several years from Joseph “Bae Bae” Jones, 30, of Cairo, including four … justice all those that take part in the illegal drug trade, from the supplier down to the dealer,” said GBI Director Vic …
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Asheville man sentenced to more than nine years in prison for drug trafficking

… recovered more than six ounces of methamphetamine from inside the vehicle.  On July 21, 2019, law enforcement … time recovering more than three ounces of methamphetamine from inside the vehicle.  Court records show that Henson has …
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Hephzibah man admits drug charges in court plea

… work collaboratively." “This case represents excellent work from our federal and local law enforcement partners to target and remove drug distributors from our community,” added U.S. Attorney Christine. “The …
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Georgia man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking lethal synthetic opioid he purchased on dark web using cryptocurrency

… across the Western District is a priority for my office. From the virtual street corner to the concrete one, those … brought to justice.” According to filed court documents, from November 2016 to January 2018, Armstrong engaged in a …
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Myrtle Beach man pleads guilty to selling heroin and cocaine “speedball” that caused overdose death

… in text messages between Hunt and Sumter and statements from witnesses, Hunt drove the female victim to an apartment … the FBI and DEA quickly collaborated with detectives from the Horry County Police Department and Columbus County …
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge

… investigators made four controlled purchases of fentanyl from Blackwin. Blackwin was arrested on a federal criminal … since his arrest. The DEA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
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New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Conspiracy

… and approximately June 2022, Santiago purchased fentanyl from the DTO that he then redistributed to others. … calls captured Santiago discussing purchasing fentanyl from the DTO. The charge of conspiracy to distribute and to …
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Pearsall Felon Sentenced to Prison for Dealing Fentanyl and Possessing a Stolen Firearm

… The individual believed they were purchasing cocaine from Trevino. Later that day, the individual was found deceased. From the scene, officers recovered loose powder and a …
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Drug Traffickers in Eastern Idaho Receive Federal Prison Sentences

… was arrested at an auto shop located across the street from Pocatello High School.  In February 2022, detectives … Task Force purchased a half a pound of methamphetamine from Jagneaux at the auto shop that she owned in downtown …
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Laredo Felon Admits to Possessing Cocaine and Handguns in Home

… or more of cocaine. As a convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition per federal law. U.S. … Division conducted the investigation with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations and Border Patrol. …
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Malden Man Sentenced To Decade In Prison For Distributing Meth

… and 10.814 grams of cocaine base were seized from Desousa’s vehicle. During a subsequent search of … pure methamphetamine and $90,000 in cash were also seized from Desousa’s storage unit. Acting United States Attorney …
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Leader of Portland Area Drug Distribution Organization Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison

… co-conspirators, arranged for drugs to be transported from various locations outside of Oregon, including Mexico, … drug interdiction task force that includes members from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Beaverton and …