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“Operation SLO Ride” Dismantles Major Drug Trafficking Organization in Tulare County

March 14, 2024
… 8.6 pounds of cocaine, 5.5 pounds of heroin, 5.5 pounds of fentanyl, more than $600,000 in currency, and 50 firearms. … at the direction of Alvarado. On Dec. 20, 2023, Vega was arrested while transporting approximately 30 pounds of …
March 14, 2024
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Two Members Of Manchester-Based Drug Ring Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Terms

April 12, 2017
… prison. Court documents show that the defendants were arrested after a law enforcement investigation that lasted … on August 27, 2014.  Law enforcement officers made the arrests as Raul Hernandez attempted to deliver over 600 … widespread abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin and fentanyl addiction, and is devastating our communities.  …
April 12, 2017
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DEA and federal, state and local law enforcement announce one of the largest takedowns of MS-13 gang members and associates in nation's history

December 20, 2019
… during two-year-long, multi-agency investigation led to arrest of more than 230 MS-13 gang members and associates … and sales, gang violence and other offenses. “Today’s arrests close the book on MS-13’s attempt to build an … members would allegedly sell narcotics, including cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and marijuana and send the proceeds to gang …
December 20, 2019
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Third Defendant Charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting in Death in Connection with the Poisoning of Four Children at a Bronx Daycare

September 25, 2023
… additional individuals who are responsible.  Today’s arrest is one more step toward obtaining justice for the … that our determination to eradicate the threat of illicit fentanyl and save lives cannot – and will not – stop.  The …  The fourth child, a one-year-old boy, died.  Following the arrest of Paredes, law enforcement officers searched the …
September 25, 2023
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176 pounds of cocaine seized in New York City – one of the largest cocaine seizures in NYC in recent years

May 08, 2019
… have always been the headline drugs of choice. Ever since fentanyl hit the streets, traffickers have been creating … community and will continue to partner in investigations to arrest and prosecute those individuals.”   District Attorney … of life in prison if convicted. 14 of the defendants were arrested in a takedown on May 1, 2019. 12 have been …
May 08, 2019
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Three New Yorkers Sentenced on Drug Trafficking Charges

January 27, 2023
… pleas to charges that they conspired to distribute heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and cocaine base, or actually distributed … to Preston, who redistributed them in Vermont.  Preston was arrested in 2020; Maldonado, Christian and Jones were …
January 27, 2023
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

December 20, 2022
… Waterbury to store and distribute narcotics.  Gatling was arrested on October 14, 2020.  On that date, a … of which were reported stolen; approximately 420 grams of fentanyl packaged in approximately 11,000 individual use …
December 20, 2022
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Hartford Man Sentenced To 44 Months For Trafficking Narcotics

June 27, 2022
… New York and elsewhere.  The narcotics distributor was arrested on federal charges on January 13, 2021.  A … he was observed distributing approximately 20 grams of fentanyl to the son of the detained individual’s wife. …
June 27, 2022
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New Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

April 26, 2022
… and package narcotics; and $1,825 in cash.  Martinez was arrested on state charges at that time. Martinez pleaded … of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, and to one count of possessing a firearm in …
April 26, 2022
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Man Indicted on Drug and Gun Charges

February 23, 2023
… complaint and detention motion say. During Body’s Jan. 31 arrest, police, U.S. Marshals and Drug Enforcement … AR-style rifle and about 670 capsules containing suspected fentanyl, the motions say. Body was on probation at the time …
February 23, 2023
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Meth Trafficking

August 19, 2022
… four pounds of methamphetamine. On Nov. 3, 2020, officers arrested Beliveau in a convenience store parking lot in … the searches, officers recovered large amounts of heroin, fentanyl, THC, multiple firearms and hundreds of rounds of …
August 19, 2022
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Phoenix Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Prison

August 12, 2022
… a drug trafficking organization. On July 22, 2021, police arrested Jaramillo after observing him conduct a drug … located an additional 121 grams of heroin, along with 60 fentanyl pills.  Jaramillo pleaded guilty to one count of …
August 12, 2022
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Honduran National involved in New Haven drug ring sentenced to five years in prison

May 26, 2020
… more than 500 grams of heroin, more than 300 grams of fentanyl, more than one kilogram of cocaine, three firearms, … and several other members of the conspiracy were arrested on April 25, 2018. Escalera-Romero has been …
May 26, 2020
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Meriden man sentenced to five years in prison for trafficking heroin into Waterbury

December 05, 2019
… and crack cocaine. Cramer and numerous codefendants were arrested on March 21, 2019. On that date, investigators … 3,000 bags of heroin, 400 grams of cocaine, 350 grams of fentanyl/heroin mixed, 400 grams of heroin, 10 grams of …
December 05, 2019
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Overdose Investigation Results In 30-Month Sentence For Norwich Man

December 14, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … the baggies yielded a positive presence for both heroin and fentanyl. Approximately one month prior to the overdose death, Fisher was arrested by Norwich Police after he was found in possession …
December 14, 2016
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Norwich Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Heroin Distribution Charge

May 02, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … the baggies yielded a positive presence for both heroin and fentanyl.  Approximately one month prior to the overdose death, Fisher was arrested by Norwich Police after he was found in possession …
May 02, 2016
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Two New Haven Men Plead Guilty To Distributing Drugs Involved In Rash Of Overdoses

August 04, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … who sometimes served as a middleman.  Pina and Whaley were arrested on June 27.  At the time of his arrest, Whaley was …
August 04, 2016
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Five Defendants Charged In Connection With Crack Cocaine Dealing In Seattle’s Pioneer Square Neighborhood

February 13, 2018
… seized significant amounts of crack cocaine, cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin from his vehicle.  The defendants taken … the apparent leader of the drug distribution ring was arrested outside a Portland, Oregon motel room in January …
February 13, 2018
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Ten Members and Associates of ‘UpTop’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

April 29, 2021
… involved in the distribution of drugs, including heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base. Corey Boyd, 23; Leo Edwards, 27; … with one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl and cocaine base. Six of the defendants were arrested this morning and are scheduled to appear this …
April 29, 2021
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Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

April 29, 2021
… distribution of drugs, including cocaine base, heroin, and fentanyl. Michael Booker, 38; Kenron Boyd, 28; Ronald … with one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl and cocaine base. King, who is already in custody … are at large. The remaining eight defendants who were arrested today will appear by videoconference this afternoon …
April 29, 2021
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Providence Man Sentenced on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

April 24, 2023
… be in possession of more than 500 grams of cocaine and 100 fentanyl pills, and who, as a previously convicted felon, … to contain a significant quantity of cocaine. Arnaut was arrested on February 8, 2021, shortly after claiming the …
April 24, 2023
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St. Louis Man Admits Federal Murder-for-Hire Plot

August 08, 2022
… StLouisDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Also Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution ST. LOUIS - A man from St. Louis … money and four firearms. Cunningham and a co-defendant were arrested after the guns were handed over. Cunningham agreed …
August 08, 2022
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Syracuse Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug and Firearms Offenses

October 03, 2024
… his convictions for possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug … prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Geoffrey J. L. Brown. Arrests/Convictions - Major Guns/Weapons Fentanyl Off On …
October 03, 2024
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Haines City Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More than 12 Years

September 16, 2024
… with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and possession with the intent to distribute 500 … 991.8 grams of fentanyl. In September 2023, Lubin was arrested with more than three (3) kilograms of cocaine in …
September 16, 2024
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Federal Firearm Offenses

August 23, 2023
… possession with intent to distribute 40 grams and more of fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a … U.S. Attorneys Nora Wilson and Joseph M. Spindle. # # # Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons …
August 23, 2023
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Ringleader of Major Drug Trafficking and Money-Laundering Conspiracy in St. George Sentenced to Prison

July 28, 2023
… after admitting he distributed large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana in St. George. … M. Reddish-Day of the District of Utah prosecuted the case. Arrests/Convictions - Major Methamphetamine Fentanyl On On …
July 28, 2023
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Life Plus 25 Years for Drug and Armed Drug Trafficking Offenses

June 21, 2023
… a drug-involved premises, possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute, possessing firearms in … Hecke in November and December 2019. Agents and officers arrested Hecke at his Fort Wayne home after he returned with …
June 21, 2023
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Federal Jury Convicts Albuquerque Man of Drug Trafficking Offenses and Federal Firearm Violation

April 04, 2023
… possession with intent to distribute 40 grams and more of fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a … U.S. Attorneys Nora Wilson and Joseph M. Spindle. # # # Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Fake Pills …
April 04, 2023
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison for Involvement in a Drug Trafficking Organization

May 19, 2022
… and Yuma areas pills.jpg Fake pills containing deadly fentanyl seized during traffic stop.  Meth.jpg … fentanyl pills, and drug paraphernalia. At the time of his arrest, Limon Salas was on felony probation for Misconduct …
May 19, 2022
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Leader of Boston based drug trafficking organization sentenced to 16 years in prison

December 04, 2018
… BOSTON – The leader of a Boston-based heroin and fentanyl trafficking organization was sentenced yesterday in … drug trafficking crime. In February 2017, Lugo-Guerrero was arrested and charged along with 22 co-defendants.  From …
December 04, 2018