PRESS RELEASE

DEA testifies at Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing

March 20, 2019
… seen in North Dakota, including methamphetamine and fentanyl-laced heroin, both originating outside of the state …
March 20, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Over 26 Pounds of Cocaine and $3 Million Cash Recovered in Bronx Apartment

March 22, 2024
… outfitted with hidden trap compartments. One individual was arrested. Bridget G. Brennan, New York City’s Special … of keeping New Yorkers in every community safe.” Rondon was arrested on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at approximately 4:40 …
March 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Attorney Scott announces results from joint initiative to reduce ongoing violence in Vallejo

December 17, 2020
… were violent offenders with outstanding state and federal arrest warrants, including fugitives wanted for lewd and … controlled drug purchases, which led to multiple search and arrests operations. These efforts led to the federal … methamphetamine and heroin to Williams. On Dec. 3, agents arrested Williams and Courtney and found them to be in …
December 17, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Five Indicted In International Narcotics And Kidnapping Conspiracy: Mexican Source Of Supply

April 23, 2015
… and investigators with the New York State Police, made arrests in the case over the course of the past three … behalf while Peralta was in jail. Members of NYDETF arrested Pagan on February 25, 2015 before the kidnapping in …
April 23, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

120 Members And Associates Of Two Rival Street Gangs In The Bronx Charged In Federal Court With Racketeering, Narcotics, And Firearms Offenses

April 27, 2016
… HSI Special Agent-in-Charge Angel M. Melendez said:  “Those arrested today allegedly used violence and fear to … botched robbery on March 13, 2016. In connection with these arrests, federal and local law enforcement officers also … activities.  In a coordinated operation, 78 defendants were arrested in New York yesterday and early this morning.  They …
April 27, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Spice In The City: New York DEA Leads Huge Attack Against Synthetic Drug Traffickers

September 16, 2015
… ring involving SSC.             Six of the defendants were arrested last night in connection with today’s charges.  … disguised as plant material here in New York City. Today’s arrests represent law enforcement’s efforts to combat this emerging public threat.  By investigating and arresting manufacturers and distributors of ‘spice’ in the …
September 16, 2015
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Washington News 2007

July 15, 2021
… July 24, 2007 Mexican Fugitive and Co-Conspirator Arrested on U.S. Drug, Money Laundering Charges July 11, … and Indictment April 12, 2007 Seven College Students In VA Arrested On Drug Distribution Charges February 26, 2007 …
July 15, 2021
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

April 12, 2019
… as DEA or other law enforcement personnel threatening arrest and prosecution for supposed violations of federal … their victims to pay the "fine" via wire transfer to avoid arrest, prosecution and imprisonment. The reported scam … than the person for whom they are calling. Callers threaten arrest, prosecution and imprisonment, and in the case of …
April 12, 2019
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Federal Jury Finds Cherokee, N.C. Man Guilty of Firearms Offense

January 12, 2023
… officers attempting to serve Williams with a federal arrest warrant located the defendant at an apartment complex … According to trial evidence, prior to effectuating the arrest warrant, law enforcement observed Williams placing an … 9mm firearm – in the trunk of his vehicle. Williams was arrested shortly thereafter. Williams has prior felony …
January 12, 2023
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Two Indicted For Narcotics Offenses Involving 20 Kilograms Of Cocaine

May 23, 2023
… or more of cocaine. Hernandez and Lira-Mendez were arrested on March 29, 2023, on related state charges. The … to court documents, Hernandez and Lira-Mendez were arrested after a traffic stop in Littleton resulted in the …
May 23, 2023
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Colchester Man Indicted for Federal Drug Offense

September 16, 2022
… cocaine base.  According to court filings, Troupe was arrested Wednesday evening as he got off the ferry in Grand … obtain crack cocaine for distribution in Vermont.  He was arrested with more than 200 grams (including packaging) of …
September 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

"Operation River Fork” Defendant Sentenced for Trafficking Crack Cocaine

May 23, 2022
… 30, was one of eighteen “Operation River Fork” defendants arrested during a 2020 FBI Project Safe Neighborhoods … in Woonsocket, Providence, and Cranston, Rhode Island.  The arrests resulted in the recovery of six loaded firearms and …
May 23, 2022
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Leader of Baily Boys Gang in Buffalo, N.Y. sentenced to 40 years

October 15, 2018
… cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana. Contreras was arrested in July 2015 at the Anzalduas Port of Entry in … Travis. On Dec. 18, 2010, Hicks and the defendant were arrested by police outside a residence belonging to Travis … Schuele Boys Gang members, associates and other individuals arrested and convicted in this case. The sentencing is the …
October 15, 2018
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Cocaine supplier sentenced to more than 10 years in Buffalo, N.Y.

October 15, 2018
… cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana. Contreras was arrested in July 2015 at the Anzalduas Port of Entry in … Travis. On Dec. 18, 2010, Hicks and the defendant were arrested by police outside a residence belonging to Travis … Schuele Boys Gang members, associates and other individuals arrested and convicted in this case. The sentencing is the …
October 15, 2018
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It was something more dangerous than marijuana that they were selling out of a deli - it was K2

August 20, 2018
… & Red Ribbon: Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Two men arrested in Schenectady, NY ALBANY, NEW YORK – Rayen Hussein … and Abdulqadoos Alomari, ages 41 and 31, respectively, were arrested on August 17, 2018, when investigators executed … United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith. Following their arrests, Hussein and Alomari were charged by complaint with …
August 20, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Middletown Meth Dealer Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison

October 30, 2024
… and statements made in court, on March 16, 2022, Fabel was arrested after the Drug Enforcement Administration’s … while Fabel was released on bond and awaiting trial, he was arrested for violating conditions of his pretrial release.  …
October 30, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Middletown Man Admits Trafficking Meth

July 16, 2024
… and statements made in court, on March 16, 2022, Fabel was arrested after the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted … while Fabel was released on bond and awaiting trial, he was arrested for violating conditions of his pretrial release.  …
July 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Career offender sentenced to more than 11 years in prison on drug charges

November 19, 2020
… North Carolina, in connection with an outstanding arrest warrant. Law enforcement recovered from Farley’s … to be crack cocaine.  On March 3, 2020, law enforcement arrested Farley on a federal arrest warrant for the two …
November 19, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Rutland Woman Indicted on Drug Charges

January 04, 2024
… possessed cocaine with intent to distribute it. Alvarez was arrested on December 20, 2023 and made an initial appearance … of the apparent crack cocaine field-tested positive. Police arrested the driver and Alvarez, secured the vehicle and …
January 04, 2024
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Resident Alien Sent to Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Fleeing While Out on Bond

December 20, 2023
… the Pharr Port of Entry May 31, 2020. At that time, those arrested identified Avendano as the individual who hired … court permitted Avendano to be released on bond after his arrest pending conditions. He subsequently cut off his ankle …
December 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

UPS Employees Charged with Trafficking Cocaine

February 27, 2023
… McAllen , Texas – A total of five people have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to … Magistrate Judge Nadia S. Medrano at 9:30 a.m. today. Also arrested last week and who made their appearance already … indictment was returned Feb. 21 and unsealed upon the arrests last week. On multiple occasions between March 24 …
February 27, 2023
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Idaho Falls Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Methamphetamine Distribution

February 14, 2023
… to receive the two pounds of methamphetamine. Martinez was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant. Law enforcement searched Martinez’s vehicle …
February 14, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Major Bolivian Drug Trafficker Extradited from Argentina to the United States

October 05, 2022
… monetary instruments. Anez Vaca, a Bolivian citizen, was arrested at the Buenos Aires, Argentina airport in January … and the United States Attorney’s Office # # #     Overdose Arrests/Convictions - Major On On Press Release Image Layout …
October 05, 2022
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8-Time Felon Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

October 03, 2022
… According to court documents, on May 1, 2021, Miles was arrested in Indianapolis when a police officer executed a … by the court. While on pretrial release, Miles was again arrested and charged in federal court with possession with …
October 03, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Corpus Christi Drug Dealer Sent to Prison For Selling Drugs on Social Media

June 07, 2022
… for 5,486 kilograms of narcotics and multiple arrests with narcotics and firearms. In handing down the sentence, the court noted Blanco’s multiple arrests for narcotics, weapons possession and violent … while trying to flee. On Feb. 16, 2021, authorities arrested Blanco with a loaded firearm, $1,330 and various …
June 07, 2022
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Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Alleged Associates of Sinaloa Cartel on Drug Trafficking Charges

March 12, 2021
… working with U.S. law enforcement. Reyes Velez was arrested Tuesday in Cicero, Ill.  He pleaded not guilty at … is scheduled for this afternoon.  Velazquez Martinez was arrested in October 2019 in Lima, Peru, and was extradited … believed to be residing in Mexico.  U.S. warrants for their arrests have been issued. Valuable assistance was provided …
March 12, 2021
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Bridgeport man sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing heroin

September 22, 2020
… two rounds from a handgun during the robbery. Joyner was arrested on September 12, 2017.  At the time of his arrest, a search of his person revealed a quantity of …
September 22, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Member of Southeastern Connecticut drug ring sentenced to 10 years in prison

August 25, 2020
… location.  On February 21, 2019, in association with the arrests of several of General’s co-conspirators, a search of … more than 350 grams of heroin, and 10 firearms. General was arrested on February 26, 2019.  On March 5, 2019, a grand … On May 27, 2019, General, who was released on bond, was arrested by New London Police and charged with multiple …
August 25, 2020
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New Jersey heroin supplier sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison

September 20, 2018
… main source of heroin for several years. Torres was arrested on May 31, 2016.  On July 5, 2016, he pleaded … as “Pink,” over the dark web.  On Mar. 7, 2017, Torres was arrested by the DEA in New York.  A search of his person and …
September 20, 2018