PRESS RELEASE

Members of Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Plead Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges in Operation “Titan Fall”

December 07, 2022
… Roman was charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in a four-person indictment along with … According to the plea agreement, Roman supplied cocaine and fentanyl to Howell, Burgos, and Vera for resale and … with each of them. On August 9, 2022, Roman was arrested at his home with 19 firearms, 6 silencers, 3 …
December 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Inaugural Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic

June 15, 2022
… were taken too soon” said Deputy Attorney General Monaco. “Arrests and prosecutions alone will not change the … nearly 108,000 people have died of drug overdoses, with fentanyl and methamphetamine driving this record number. …
June 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Warren County doctor sentenced for illegally distributing opioids and Medicare fraud

December 11, 2018
… including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and several formats of fentanyl. The two felony charges from Dr. Dean’s plea … R.W. with assorted opioid medications, including a fentanyl medication that was only approved for medical use … ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Synthetic Opioids On …
December 11, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Multistate Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 15 Years

October 21, 2024
… to flee in a vehicle but continued on foot before his arrest. After his arrest, law enforcement searched the defendant’s mother’s … case. ## Drug Trafficking Fake Pills Synthetic drugs Heroin Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
October 21, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Darknet drug vendor sentenced to 10 years prison

April 12, 2019
… term. Gutierrez-Villasenor has been in custody since his arrest on May 17, 2018, and will begin serving his sentence … around the country, resulted in the following: Federal arrests of more than 30 Darknet vendors who engaged in tens … opioids, over 100,000 tramadol pills, 100 grams of fentanyl, 24 kilograms of Xanax, and additional seizures of …
April 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Nine Defendants Charged In Benton Harbor, Michigan Heroin Conspiracy

November 24, 2014
… resulted in the federal charges.   All defendants were arrested without incident on November 6, 2014, by federal … of approximately 100 grams of heroin, several medical-grade fentanyl patches, a small amount of crack cocaine, and … to a 100-page affidavit filed in support of the federal arrests and search warrants, the investigation revealed that …
November 24, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Homicides in Buffalo Down Over 50% Following Implementation of VIPER

September 09, 2021
… a net. 2.  Enhanced Federal Prosecutions - Prioritizing the arrest and federal prosecution of: Prohibited persons who … and Use of Intelligence-led Policing - All Buffalo gun arrests were subject to daily, real-time review by both … by the USMS Fugitive Task Force, was extremely proactive in arresting fugitives from justice who had active arrest …
September 09, 2021
STORY

Keeping Area Families Safe This Summer

July 16, 2021
Fentanyl
… past week, three people in Arlington, Virginia overdosed on fentanyl-laced drugs – resulting in two deaths and one in … prescription pills laced with the deadly synthetic opioid, fentanyl. Throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and …
July 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA honors federal prosecutors for exemplary work in drug-related cases

January 29, 2021
… and millions of dollars of bulk currency shipments; the arrests and indictments of members of command and control … and successful relationship.” Methamphetamine Opioids Fentanyl On …
January 29, 2021
STORY

Spreading the Word:

June 07, 2022
… 2022 DEA Washington Leaders Partner to Educate Public on Fentanyl Issues & Solutions The current fentanyl crisis is a …
June 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Vermont Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Cocaine in New Hampshire

July 25, 2023
… the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. The defendant was arrested and released on bail.  The following day, May 12, … lot. After finding him hidden in the BMW, officers arrested him and executed a search warrant on the vehicle. … of methamphetamine, 98.66 grams of cocaine, 10.5 grams of fentanyl, three loaded firearms, assorted loose ammunition, …
July 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Convicts Heavily Armed Meth Dealer

January 26, 2024
… of 214 grams of methamphetamine, 20 grams of heroin and fentanyl, and two digital scales, plastic bags for packaging … and of one of the seized firearms. At the time of his arrest, Brown had a prior felony conviction for criminal … S. Domash and Jeremy C. Fugate, who prosecuted this case. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons …
January 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Cross-Country Cocaine Conspiracy

January 22, 2021
… large crates to the Eastern District of Virginia. Dixon was arrested in his vehicle in February 2020 in possession of … $11,268 in cash. One of Dixon’s co-conspirators also was arrested that day in possession of 20 kilograms of cocaine … $244,125, one kilogram of cocaine, one kilogram of fentanyl, three firearms, and body armor-piercing …
January 22, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Bridgeport Man Who Trafficked Cocaine Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison

December 20, 2023
… that Landdy Rodriguez facilitated multiple transactions of fentanyl. On August 27, 2021, Cepeda purchased 400 grams of cocaine from Landdy Rodriguez and Crespo. Cepeda was arrested on October 26, 2021.  A search of Cepeda’s …
December 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Midland Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Meth Distribution and Firearm Charge

March 15, 2023
… Hernandez has remained in federal custody since his arrest on September 23, 2022. “Illicit synthetic drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl continue to drive addiction and fatal poisonings in … Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Lopez prosecuted the case. ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons …
March 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Michigan Heroin Trafficker Receives 17 Year Federal Prison Sentence

August 24, 2015
… of approximately 100 grams of heroin, several medical-grade fentanyl patches, a small amount of crack cocaine, and … to a 100-page affidavit filed in support of the federal arrests and search warrants in the case, the investigation …
August 24, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Opiate Overdoses Surpass Murders In New Orleans For First Time

July 11, 2017
… in 2015. According to the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office, fentanyl was found (29 percent) of the 166 people who died … of the administrations were due to opiate-related cardiac arrest, heroin usage, or suspected heroin usage. In CY16, … (86 percent) of which were due to opiate-related cardiac arrest, heroin usage, or suspected heroin usage. This is a …
July 11, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Engage Spokane: Several Large-Scale Distributors of Counterfeit Pills Charged in Federal Court

April 11, 2022
… Part of Ongoing Efforts to Target the Distribution of Fentanyl in Eastern Washington SPOKANE, Wash. – The Drug … approach for addressing the drug epidemic – focusing on fentanyl distribution – through prevention strategies, …
April 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Nearly 45 Pounds of Cocaine Seized from Interstate Traffickers

March 15, 2024
… picked up the load of cocaine.  Carlos Almonte Palmers was arrested the night of March 13, 2024, and faces charges of … Division at U.S. Postal Inspection Service, announced the arrests following an arraignment in Manhattan Criminal … surging supplies of it in our city, sometimes mixed with fentanyl and other dangerous substances." DEA Special Agent …
March 15, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

November 04, 2019
… Diversion Recruiter: Brenda Sandoval Divsersion.SAN@dea.gov Fentanyl Pills.jpg Large Fentanyl Pill Seizure.jpg Counterfeit Pills Containing …
November 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

High-Level CJNG Associate Financially Sanctioned

March 03, 2021
… responsible for trafficking a significant proportion of the fentanyl and other deadly drugs that enter the United … M. Gacki. “The CJNG is responsible for the majority of the fentanyl, methamphetamine and other illicit drugs that flood … reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera …
March 03, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Former Chief Operating Officer of Area Pain Clinics Indicted

September 29, 2023
… Jason Miyares. “Our top priority is combatting the current fentanyl-fueled poisoning crisis and related violence in our … especially because many of the people who died from fentanyl had no idea they have even taken it. Healthcare … make and influence medical decisions. Adams was initially arrested in South Carolina in early September on a criminal …
September 29, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

18 Charged with Meth Trafficking in Indiana

May 03, 2022
…   82 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately 1,750 fentanyl pills, approximately 35 grams of fentanyl, approximately one kilogram of cocaine, … proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine …
May 03, 2022
Jesus Alexandro Sanchez-Felix
FUGITIVE

Jesus Alexandro Sanchez-Felix

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to import controlled substances; Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; Conspiracy to engage in money laundering.
Yesenia Garcia
FUGITIVE

Yesenia Garcia

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
PRESS RELEASE

Tallahassee Man Returned to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

November 14, 2025
… to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking November 14, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) …
November 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 22, 2025
… Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th October 22, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) …
October 22, 2025
Daniel Vega
FUGITIVE

Daniel Vega

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise; conspiracy to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, cocaine; money laundering
PRESS RELEASE

Owner of Kansas City, Kansas Pharmacy Agrees to Pay $200,000 to Resolve Allegations of Violating the Controlled Substances Act

September 24, 2025
… of Violating the Controlled Substances Act September 24, 2025 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) …
September 24, 2025
Jean Francois Eap
FUGITIVE

Jean Francois Eap

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; RACKETEERING CONSPIRACY TO CONDUCT ENTERPRISE AFFAIRS (RICO CONSPIRACY); AIDING AND ABETTING; AND CRIMINAL FORFEITURE