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Federal Indictment Names 14 Defendants in Drug-Distribution Conspiracy Coordinated from Inside a Georgia Prison

… conspiracy distributed methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl since as early as 2018 in at least seven South … or More of Methamphetamine, and a quantity of Heroin and Fentanyl, a charge that carries a minimum statutory penalty …
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Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation

To address the fentanyl crisis, Fentanyl Free Communities focuses on three crucial pillars: education, awareness, and public policy. Through education, we offer comprehensive information about the dangers of fentanyl, enabling individuals to make informed choices. By raising awareness through...

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DEA Establishes Six New Heroin Enforcement Teams

… teams focused on combatting the flow of heroin and illicit fentanyl. “At a time when overdose deaths are at … will enhance DEA’s ability to combat trafficking in heroin, fentanyl, and fentanyl analogues and the violence associated with drug …
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Three Drug Traffickers Convicted of Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracies

… Kennewick - (509) 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Imported fentanyl from China and produced and distributed pills that … yesterday of multiple federal felonies for distributing fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills in Snohomish, Skagit …
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Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Idaho Teen's Death

… 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 16-Year-Old Died from Fentanyl Overdose COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Antoinne James … to more than 12 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury and death. U.S. …
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Most Wanted Fugitives

April 28, 2021
Most Wanted Fugitives FUGITIVE Yulian Andony Archaga Carias Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Cocaine importation; racketeering conspiracy; possession and conspiracy to possess machine guns FUGITIVE Jesus Alfredo Guzman-Salazar Wanted …
April 28, 2021
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Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to $900,000 Drug-Trafficking Conspiracy

… ounce of cocaine, $30 per pill (approximately 0.1 grams) of fentanyl, and $200 per ounce of marijuana. Harris is one of … participated in an operation in March 2022 that led to the arrests of 25 of the 26 defendants originally indicted. … three defendants charged in a superseding indictment, was arrested on Jan. 27, 2023. Under federal statutes, Harris is …
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Indictment charges five men for involvement in Bridgeport Courthouse shooting

… was returned on August 5 and unsealed today following the arrest of four of the five defendants, charges MARQUIS … LAHEEM JONES Isreal, Calderon, Blackwell and Jones were arrested today.  They appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge … intent to distribute heroin, cocaine base (“crack”) and fentanyl, an offense that carries a maximum term of …
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Fourteen Indicted In Large-Scale Heroin Trafficking Ring

… Carlos (aka Rivera) who remains a fugitive at large, were arrested and charged in a criminal complaint with conspiring … forward.”  “DEA is addressing the threat of heroin and fentanyl, both internationally and domestically.  We …
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DEA Washington Division Encourages Back to School Drug Awareness and Education

… (DEA) seized more than 58 million fake pills containing fentanyl and more than 13,000 pounds of fentanyl powder. This amount represents approximately 387.6 …
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Del Valle Felon Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking, Firearm Charges

… than 500 grams of heroin, approximately one kilogram of fentanyl, and more than 50 grams of cocaine.  Robles was arrested Oct. 18, 2023. He pleaded guilty to one count of …
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New London Man Sentenced To 34 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose

… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … cellular telephones.  Hernandez has been detained since his arrest on April 20.  On July 6, 2016, he pleaded guilty to …
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Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Distribution Charge Stemming From Overdose Death In Trumbull

… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … to the victim’s death.  Watson has been detained since his arrest on September 7, 2016.  The charge of possession with …
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Ledyard Man Who Distributed Heroin Involved In Overdose Death Pleads Guilty

… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … it to the victim.  Paprocki has been detained since his arrest on April 20, 2016. Judge Shea scheduled sentencing …
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Shelton Man Sentenced To 46 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin To Overdose Victim

… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … stamp, from Morales.  Morales has been detained since his arrest on April 20, 2016.  On July 13, 2016, he pleaded …
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Guilty Plea By Hartford Man To Distributing Heroin That Resulted In Middletown Overdose Death

… determined that the victim died from acute heroin and fentanyl toxicities. The investigation revealed that, on … a controlled purchase of heroin from Ocasio. Ocasio was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on January 18, …
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Distribution Charge Stemming From Enfield Overdose Death

… determined that the victim died from acute heroin and fentanyl toxicities.  The investigation, which included … from Gyambibi.  Gyambibi has been detained since his arrest on November 16, 2017.  He is scheduled to be …
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Two Hamden Men Admit Distributing Oxycodone Involved In Weston Overdose

… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … distributed the pills to the victim.  Farid and Looney were arrested on federal criminal complaints on February 22 and …
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Derby Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Heroin Distribution Charge

… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … Hartford on July 28, 2016.  He has been detained since his arrest on related state charges on February 18, 2016. The …
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Former Bethel Resident Pleads Guilty To Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose

… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … heroin source of supply in this overdose case.  Budd was arrested on March 9, 2016, and is released on a $100,000 …
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West Haven Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose Death

… razor blades and cut straws.  Fogler and Jelliffe were arrested on January 16, 2015.  On April 19, 2016, Fogler … and prosecute narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to …
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Overdose Investigation Leads To Heroin Distribution Charges Against Bridgeport Man

… announced that Jevaughn Watson, 23, of Bridgeport, was arrested yesterday on a criminal complaint charging him with … targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to …
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West Haven Man Charged With Illegally Distributing Xanax

… Clarence Bell, also known as “Solo,” 20, of West Haven, was arrested today on a criminal complaint charging him with … targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to …
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West Haven Woman Sentenced To Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose Death

… razor blades and cut straws.  Jelliffe and Fogler were arrested on January 16, 2015.  Jelliffe has been detained … and prosecute narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to …
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Waterbury Man Who Sold Heroin To Overdose Victim Sentenced To Three Years In Federal Prison

… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … generic form of Xanax).  Miles has been detained since his arrest on January 22, 2016.  On May 19, he pleaded guilty to …
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Wallingford Woman Admits Distributing Heroin To Overdose Victim

… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … the heroin to the victim on May 13, 2016.  Esposito was arrested on June 16, 2016.  Judge Covello scheduled …
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Bridgeport Trafficker Charged- Sold Heroin To Overdose Victim

… Bentley, also known as “C-Lows,” 33, of Bridgeport, was arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with … targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to …
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Saratoga County drug dealer sentenced to 20 years for overdose death

… today to 20 years in prison for distributing furanyl fentanyl that caused an overdose death in Saratoga County in … that he sold controlled substances, including furanyl fentanyl, from his residence in Saratoga Springs, New York … approximately 50 small envelopes, each containing furanyl fentanyl, to B.L., a Saratoga County man who overdosed and …
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DEA Releases annual National Drug Threat Assessment

… ruin lives, devastate families, and destroy communities.” “Fentanyl, whether it’s mixed with heroin or pressed into … Drugs trends in the United States continue to evolve. While fentanyl and fentanyl analogues from China have decreased …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in … found that 27 percent contained potentially lethal doses of fentanyl. “Capitalizing on the opioid epidemic and …