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Record settlement reached in University of Michigan hospital drug diversion civil penalty case

August 30, 2018
… resident. Both overdosed on opioids, including fentanyl, at a UMHS facility. The nurse’s overdose was …
August 30, 2018
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Cochise County man pleads guilty to transport of a narcotic drug for sale and misconduct involving weapons

March 05, 2020
… 13 pounds of heroin, 600 oxycodone pills, hundreds of fentanyl pills, 10 pounds of marijuana, and 244 THC vape …
March 05, 2020
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U.S. Attorneys And Federal Law Enforcement Leaders Convene At Detroit Summit To Target Opiate Pain Pill And Heroin Trafficking

August 26, 2015
… 1, more than 60 people have died by overdose of heroin and fentanyl in Wayne and Washtenaw counties alone.  The number …
August 26, 2015
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United States Files Lawsuit Against PharMerica Corporation For Violations Of The False Claims Act And The Controlled Substances Act

August 09, 2013
… Substances Act.  Schedule II drugs, such as oxycodone and fentanyl, can cause significant harm if used improperly and …
August 09, 2013
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Pain Management Doctor And Clinic Administrator Indicted On 130 Counts In Major Prescription Drug Investigation

December 14, 2011
… substances such as Oxycodone, Morphine, Methadone, Fentanyl, and Hydrocodone.  The indictment also alleges that …
December 14, 2011
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Local Pain Doctor Named In A 114 Count Indictment; Accused Of Illegally Issuing Hundreds Of Thousands Of Prescriptions For Controlled Substances

April 26, 2016
… doctor, distributed controlled substances, such as fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine, and hydrocodone for reasons …
April 26, 2016
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Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates on Operation LeGend at Kansas City press conference

August 19, 2020
… General Barr. “In just four weeks, it has resulted in the arrests of 18 homicide suspects and the seizure of over 70 … the operation’s launch, there have been more than 1,000 arrests, including defendants who have been charged in state …
August 19, 2020
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Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Murder for Hire

March 04, 2021
… the distribution of oxycodone and alprazolam.  Robinson was arrested on June 27, 2017 and was released from custody on … times, and killed.  After the meeting, law enforcement arrested Robinson. Robinson will also forfeit items seized …
March 04, 2021
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Two Brothers From Des Plaines Among 24 Defendants Charged With Trafficking Large Quantities Of Cocaine And Heroin

July 29, 2015
… and extensive surveillance. Several of the defendants were arrested Wednesday morning. Two kilograms of cocaine, a half kilogram of heroin and two guns were seized during the arrests. The defendants were charged in two separate … Monday in U.S. District Court and unsealed following the arrests. They will begin making initial court appearances …
July 29, 2015
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Man Pleads Guilty In New York To Conspiring With Iranian Military Officials To Assassinate Saudi Arabian Ambassador To The United States

October 17, 2012
… U.S. citizen holding both Iranian and U.S. passports, was arrested on Sept. 29, 2011, at New York’s John F. Kennedy … last point of departure.  On Sept. 29, 2011, Arbabsiar was arrested by federal agents during a flight layover at JFK …
October 17, 2012
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Record-Breaking Seizure: Over 70 Kilograms Of Heroin, $2 Million Cash And Firearm Recovered In The Fieldston Section Of The Bronx

May 19, 2015
… Superintendent of the New York State Police, announced the arrest of four members of a narcotics trafficking network … York & New Jersey also assisted. On Sunday, May 17, agents arrested the head of the multi-million dollar heroin … and Rhode Island. In the days leading up to the seizure and arrests, intercepted phone conversations suggested the …
May 19, 2015
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More Than A Million Dosages Of Heroin Removed From The Streets Before Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend

July 01, 2016
… the largest heroin mills dismantled in New York City: Nine arrested and $300,000 seized nyc070116_fig1.JPG … trade," said NYPD Commissioner William J. Bratton. "These arrests, and the seizure of more than 60 kilograms of the …
July 01, 2016
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Nine Alleged Members Of The Jenifer Drug Trafficking Organization Charged By Indictment And Implicated In A 2012 Murder

October 16, 2014
… September 3, 2014 and unsealed on October 9, 2014 upon the arrests of defendants.  The search warrant affidavit was … wiretaps and cell phone data.” All of the defendants were arrested last week Thursday, October 9, 2014, except for …
October 16, 2014
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Charges Unsealed Against Specially Designated Global Terrorist Mohammad Bazzi and Talal Chahine

February 24, 2023
… for Providing Financial Support to Hizballah. Bazzi Was Arrested in Romania Today and is Pending Extradition to the …
February 24, 2023
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Methamphetamine distribution organization disrupted in Cape May County

April 02, 2019
… Lower Township Police Chief William Mastriana announce the arrest of three individuals for the distribution of … block of Academy Road, Cold Spring, N.J.  additionally, an arrest operation was conducted in the area of the 700 block …   During this operation, Mitchell attempted to elude arresting officers and fled in his vehicle.The Lower …
April 02, 2019
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Santa Barbara Methamphetamine Distributor Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison

November 12, 2021
… On November 5, 2020, investigators conducted a federal arrest of Castillo-Pena while he was engaged in a narcotics … transaction in Carpinteria, California. Following the arrest of Castillo-Pena, approximately 3 kilograms of … peddling any more poisonous misery for at least a decade." Arrests/Convictions - Major Seizures (Drugs/Property) Drug …
November 12, 2021
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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Heroin Trafficking Ring

May 24, 2023
… 14, 2017, Jose David Silva Pestano, a Mexican national, was arrested in Nogales, Arizona, after he crossed the border on … kilograms of heroin in a concealed compartment. Brown was arrested on March 3, 2017.  On March 16, 2017, a grand jury …
May 24, 2023
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New Haven Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring

February 16, 2023
… of cocaine. Rodriguez-Caraballo, also known as “Puma,” was arrested on March 18, 2021, after he traveled with another … traveled to the same location in another vehicle, was not arrested at that time. Gerena was arrested on August 10, 2021, after investigators made a …
February 16, 2023
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Georgia Fugitive Sentenced to 13 Years for Drug Trafficking

April 21, 2022
… Force learned that Lumpkin, a fugitive with outstanding arrest warrants in Georgia for trafficking narcotics, was … in Cullowhee, North Carolina, and proceeded to plan the arrest. On November 6, 2020, a team of federal and local law enforcement arrested Lumpkin while he was sitting in his van at the …
April 21, 2022
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San Diego Resident Charged for Maintaining a Steroid Distribution Center in Spring Valley

March 02, 2023
… state, and local law enforcement agents and officers arrested Feliciano and executed search warrants at the … Service, United States Postal Inspection Service     ### Arrests/Convictions - Major OCDETF/Task Force Seizures …
March 02, 2023
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20 Indicted on Meth Trafficking and Firearms Charges

April 16, 2021
… the past two days, federal, state and local authorities arrested 13 of the above defendants. Jose Gutierrez, Crigger … 10 years and life in federal prison.  Barton was previously arrested. Indictment #3 – U.S. v. Lori Oliphint This federal … U.S. Marshals Service provided valuable assistance with the arrests. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie Smith-Burris is …
April 16, 2021
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La Familia Michoacan Drug Cartel Leader Sentenced To 43 Years In Federal Prison

April 11, 2018
… conviction, to run concurrently. Rueda-Medina was arrested in Michoacàn, Mexico on July 11, 2009, and was … near Laredo, Texas and Tijuana, Mexico. Rueda-Medina was arrested on July 11, 2009, by Mexican Law Enforcement. After …
April 11, 2018
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Crack-dealing Gang Dismantled In The Bronx

March 02, 2018
… the law enforcement collaboration that led to today’s arrests.  This unity was a force multiplier in our goal of … of Burglar’s Tools. Thirteen of the defendants were arrested on Thursday March 1, 2018 by NYPD Bronx Narcotics …
March 02, 2018
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El Paso Man Sentenced To Five 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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Major Heroin Seizure Announced In Pueblo, Colorado

August 10, 2011
… (571) 387-2558 utahrecruiter@dea.gov Twenty-Four Defendants Arrested, Ten Pounds Black Tar Heroin, $43,131 Cash, Two …
August 10, 2011
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Florida’s Pill Mill Doctor And Clinic Owners Charged With Racketeering And Manslaughter

May 27, 2015
… drug dealers for monetary gain. Dr. Lynn Averill has been arrested and is being charged with the crimes in connection … (BSO), and John Brooks, Chief, Sunrise Police (SPD).  The arrests come following a five year investigation led by the … Florida, as well as New Jersey and Illinois.  Those arrested today are: Dr. Averill, Richard Philipoff, Diana …
May 27, 2015
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33 Defendants Charged In Oxycodone Conspiracy

October 23, 2014
… these potentially dangerous drugs. We hope that the arrests in this case serve as a reminder to anyone who might … and Timmy Larvale McCain, 38, all of Little Rock -- were arrested in an early-morning operation on Monday. Those four …
October 23, 2014
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Indicts 14 For Acadiana Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

November 19, 2014
… detection in order to facilitate their operation.  Today’s arrests are indicative of the DEA’s commitment to rid our … and several firearms. Of the defendants, 12 have been arrested. Dupuis and Hargrave still remain at large. If you … and the Lafayette City Marshal’s Office assisted in the arrests. The OCDETF program is a joint federal, state and …
November 19, 2014
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Minneapolis Area Man Sentenced To More Than Nine Years In Prison For Methamphetamine Conspiracy

October 25, 2011
… Madison - (608) 210-4300 Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 2009 arrest was part of nationwide “Project Coronado” … on February 23, 2010. The four defendants in this case were arrested in October 2009 as part of “Project Coronado,” a … To date, the 44-month investigation has yielded 1,186 arrests and the seizure of $32.8 million in U.S. currency, …
October 25, 2011
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33 Indicted In Mid-State Drug Conspiracy Involving Oxycodone And Other Pharmaceuticals Upper Cumberland Region Was Target Of Investigation

April 18, 2011
… - Federal, state and local law enforcement officers have arrested 27 of 33 defendants charged in a three count … in the indictment, all from Crossville, Tennessee, were arrested: Spike William Hedgecoth, 64; Kevin Wade Hedgecoth, …
April 18, 2011