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Stamford man sentenced to 42 months in prison for drug dealing, violating supervised release

April 24, 2019
… of supervised release.   On Aug. 14, 2018, Stamford Police arrested Robinson on state charges after he was found in … Force and Stamford Police Department executed a federal arrest warrant for Robinson. At this time of his arrest, …
April 24, 2019
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Retired nurse sentenced to five years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering

October 01, 2018
… in gift cards.  Miles and her husband, Oscar Montoya, were arrested on state charges after the search. The … charges on Nov.16, 2017, and have been detained since their arrests.  On Feb. 2, 2018, another court-authorized search …
October 01, 2018
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison

September 28, 2021
… drug seller. On October 7, 2020, investigators sought to arrest Jones on a state arrest warrant and observed him at a gas station on Albany … Jones, while released on bond in this federal case, was arrested on state narcotics charges on April 9, 2021, after …
September 28, 2021
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Authorities Announce Federal, State and City Partnership to Attack Drug-Trafficking and Violent Crime in Petersburg, VA

October 17, 2007
… OCT 17 --  (Richmond, VA) – Several individuals were arrested in and around Petersburg, Virginia, this week in … Superintendent, Virginia State Police announced the first arrests today at a press conference in Petersburg. These law …
October 17, 2007
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New York News 2005

July 15, 2021
… Against Greenpoint Hotel DEC 7, 2005 DEA Not Joking Around, Arrests 12 Members of the "Cartoon Network" Drug Ring DEC 5, … International Drug Organization APR 25, 2005 U.S. Arrests Afghan Drug Kingpin Aligned with the Taliban and … for Racketeering FEB 18, 2005 Thirty-Seven Individuals Arrested for Dealing Drugs in Long Island City Queensbridge …
July 15, 2021
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Long Island Man Charged With Possession With Intent To Distribute Over Two Kilograms Of Heroin

March 15, 2018
… over two kilograms of heroin in Brentwood. Jiminez was arrested Wednesday night and ordered detained after his … Hunt. “This investigation demonstrates our commitment to arrest dealers who push heroin onto our local streets and …
March 15, 2018
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Hobbs Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charge

July 28, 2014
… N.M., to a methamphetamine trafficking charge.  Bujanda was arrested on Dec. 12, 2013, on a criminal complaint alleging … on that same charge. Court filings reflect that Bujanda was arrested by officers of the Lea County Drug Task Force on …
July 28, 2014
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Kentucky “Black Mafia Family” Member Convicted Of Distribution Of Up To 100 Kilos Of Cocaine

July 27, 2011
… of cocaine, 14 million in U.S. currency and assets, and arresting nearly 50 BMF members and associates, including … Gainey and White are currently awaiting sentencing. The arrests were part of a nationwide 2-year Organized Crime …
July 27, 2011
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Leader Of “Texas Syndicate” Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To More Than 25 Years In Prison

May 12, 2017
… of methamphetamine. Perez has been in custody since his arrest in June 2016. “Those who choose drug dealing as an … including three other members of the Texas Syndicate, were arrested in early June 2016 by Special Agents with the DEA …
May 12, 2017
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16 Charged In Alleged Large Scale Marijuana Trafficking Organization

June 19, 2014
… federal indictment has been unsealed following the arrest of 11 individuals throughout south Texas and the … was returned under seal May 29, 2014 and unsealed upon the arrest of each defendant yesterday. Those taken into custody … U.S. magistrate judges in Houston and McAllen today. “The arrests demonstrate the value of multi-agency collaboration, …
June 19, 2014
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More Than Fifty Pounds Of Methamphetamine Seized During Four Drug Interdiction Investigations

January 06, 2017
… 40 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Four men were arrested on Dec. 28, 2016, and charged with methamphetamine … in a separate case.   Mario Sanchez-Ceja, 27, was also arrested on Dec. 28, 2016, and charged with possessing … According to the criminal complaint, Sanchez-Ceja was arrested after law enforcement agents allegedly seized the …
January 06, 2017
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Aspen And Los Angeles Residents Indicted For Cocaine Distribution

May 20, 2011
… Merrill announced today. Of the ten defendants, 9 were arrested (5 in Aspen, 3 in Los Angeles, and 1 in Dallas) … One Los Angeles defendant is a fugitive. Those who were arrested yesterday in Colorado are scheduled to make their … DEA Acting Special Agent in Charge Kevin Merrill. “These arrests make Aspen and its surrounding communities safer by …
May 20, 2011
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Investigation Results In 7 Indicted In North Louisiana Conspiracy

July 24, 2014
… investigation.  Federal and local law enforcement officials arrested five of the defendants on July 1, 2014, in the … marijuana and other items were seized. The defendants were arrested as part of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task … Jernigan are prosecuting the case. “The indictments, arrests, and seizures in this investigation are the direct …
July 24, 2014
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Pair Of Brothers Among Five Charged In Conspiracy To Traffic Guns To New Jersey From South Carolina

August 05, 2014
… Tobacco, Firearms and (ATF) that resulted in multiple arrests last night and this morning, and the confiscation of … with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Tribbett was arrested late yesterday and Gilmore, Schippnick and … Clementon Police Departments, for their work leading to the arrests. The conspiracy to traffic in firearms without a …
August 05, 2014
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12 Members Of Heroin Drug Trafficking Organization Operating In Manhattan, Bronx, And New Jersey Charged In Manhattan Federal Court

August 15, 2017
… JOEL ROSADO, AVEENA VITRANO-MANLEY, and FRANK DESANTO were arrested by DEA agents this morning and will be presented in … to U.S. District Judge Richard J. Sullivan. “Today’s arrests should send a clear message to the drug traffickers … to keeping our neighborhoods safe,” said Kotowski. Those arrested are facing significant time in prison and will no …
August 15, 2017
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Hartford Man Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison For Gang-Related Narcotics Trafficking

June 10, 2016
… eluded capture for more than two months before he was arrested on June 30, 2014.  On May 5, 2015, he pleaded … Brown, who admitted that he had handled the firearm, was arrested and subsequently sentenced in state court to 18 …
June 10, 2016
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El Paso Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Cocaine

October 07, 2016
… Shortly thereafter, investigators arrived at the scene and arrested Duron, Raul Chavez and his associates.  … Christopher Chavez that his father and others had been arrested, he coordinated the diversion of a shipment of 34 …
October 07, 2016
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Seventeen Colombians Indicted In Eastern District Of Texas Drug Conspiracy

August 26, 2013
… States.    The Colombian National (CNP) began executing arrest warrants on Aug. 23, 2013 in Colombia.  Of the 17 … on this case and we look forward to the extradition of the arrested defendants." “The DEA’s commitment to ensure the … instruments which triggered the enforcement actions and arrests in Colombia, were prepared with the assistance of …
August 26, 2013
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Twelve Members Of Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Face Drug Charges

December 30, 2013
… Raleigh - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Seven arrested during round-up; three remain fugitives ASHEVILLE, … to distribute methamphetamine. Seven of those charged were arrested on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, during an early … U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and (ATF). The arrests are the result of a multi-agency investigation to …
December 30, 2013
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Three More Charged In Federal Steroid And Prescription Narcotic Distribution Investigation

June 04, 2015
… the individuals charged in the superseding indictment were arrested in April, and three individuals were arrested this morning. According to allegations contained in … Bertanza, Chickos, Pecora, Gentile, Fernandes and Mase were arrested in late April and were charged by indictment on May …
June 04, 2015
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Cranston, West Warwick Businessman Charged In Federal Court With Possession With The Intent To Distribute “Bath Salts”

May 08, 2014
… Warwick Police Chief Colonel Richard G. Silva. Lonardo’s arrest earlier today by members of the RI DEA Drug Task … Lonardo’s arrest is one of more than 150 DEA led arrests of alleged synthetic drug makers, wholesalers and … were allegedly seized during the search and Lonardo was arrested on state drug charges.             A criminal …
May 08, 2014
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Bunthan Sam Sentenced To 10 Years For Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin

August 18, 2014
… heroin from suppliers in Chicago and Connecticut. Sam was arrested on the conspiracy charge in Chicago on July 24, … Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration arrested two individuals, Edward Chavin, also known as …
August 18, 2014
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TSA Employee Charged With Conspiring To Defraud The United States By Obstructing Security Measures At The Buffalo Niagara International AirportSecond Person Charged With Operating A Continuing Criminal Enterprise In Violation Of Federal Narcotics Laws

March 02, 2011
… last night that Minnetta Walker, 43, of Buffalo, N.Y., was arrested and charged by criminal Complaint with conspiring … At no time was the traveling public at risk.” These arrests are the culmination of an investigation on the part …
March 02, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Fourteen Charged With Heroin And Cocaine Trafficking In The Bronx And Across The Hudson Valley

October 01, 2013
… Superintendent of the New York State (NYSP), announced the arrest of 14 defendants and the unsealing of an Indictment … enforcement community is there to intercept them. Today’s arrests exemplify our unrelenting efforts to remove drug … defendants charged in the Indictment unsealed today were arrested today or have previously been taken into custody. …
October 01, 2013
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Four Suspects Charged In Marijuana Grow Operation Concealed Within Boise County’s Forest Land

September 29, 2015
… nationals currently living in Walla Walla, Washington, were arrested in the remote mountain area early in the morning on … national residing in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, were later arrested on September 24 and September 26 on the conspiracy … about April 2015, and extending up until the time of their arrests, Avalos-Cervantes, Arevalo-Villasenor, …
September 29, 2015
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Former Philadelphia Police Officer Convicted Of Drug Conspiracy

March 04, 2011
… were convicted today of a drug conspiracy in which a phony arrest was orchestrated in order to steal drugs from a drug … supplier, Miguel Santiago. The scheme involved a phony arrest by Williams and his co-defendant, then officer, James … States Currency, Williams would make it appear as if he was arresting Ortiz and seizing the money and drugs. To ensure …
March 04, 2011
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Former Philadelphia Police Officer Sentenced To 16 Years For Drug Conspiracy

August 19, 2011
… prison for his role in a drug conspiracy in which a phony arrest was orchestrated in order to steal drugs from a drug … Robert Snyder and his wife Chrystal, involved a phony arrest by Williams and another co‑defendant, then officer … States currency, Williams would make it appear as if he was arresting Ortiz and seizing the money and drugs. To ensure …
August 19, 2011
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Undercover Operation Reveals Inmates Plan To Commit Murder

March 28, 2014
… Sheriff Richard J. Devlin, Jr. announced an Oneonta man was arrested for agreeing to pay an undercover DEA agent to … Yesterday afternoon, investigators and special agents arrested Godfrey, who is presently incarcerated in the OCCF …
March 28, 2014
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U.S. Attorney Announces Takedown Of Major Synthetic Drug Distribution Ring As Part Of Nationally Coordinated Action

October 16, 2015
… - A seven-count indictment has been unsealed, following the arrests of Haitham Eid Habash, aka Eddie Habash, 52, of … lead to grave consequences for the unsuspecting user. These arrests have dismantled a criminal network responsible for … connection with this case, federal law enforcement officers arrested the four defendants and executed 12 search warrants …
October 16, 2015
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10 Defendants Indicted On Steroid Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracy Charges

September 24, 2015
… was based in Binghamton BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Ten men were arrested Wednesday on federal charges of conspiring to … worked together to dismantle this organization.”  “These arrests are the culmination of a wide-ranging investigation …
September 24, 2015