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

… 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 …
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Rutland Woman Indicted on Drug Charges

… 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 …
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Resident Alien Sent to Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Fleeing While Out on Bond

… 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 …
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UPS Employees Charged with Trafficking Cocaine

… 297-0300 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 …
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Idaho Falls Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Methamphetamine Distribution

… to receive the two pounds of methamphetamine. Martinez was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant. Law enforcement searched Martinez’s vehicle …
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Alleged Major Bolivian Drug Trafficker Extradited from Argentina to the United States

… 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 …
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8-Time Felon Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

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

… 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 …
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Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Alleged Associates of Sinaloa Cartel on Drug Trafficking Charges

… 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 …
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Bridgeport man sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing heroin

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

… 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 …
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New Jersey heroin supplier sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison

… 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 …
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Florida-Based Pharmaceutical President Indicted in Counterfeit Promethazine-Codeine Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… a manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. Runsdorf was arrested in Boca Raton on Jan. 14, 2022 pursuant to a … 3, 2021.   The nine Texas individuals who have already been arrested on the indictment are: Tunji Campbell, aka "Mike," … beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Fake Pills Arrests/Convictions - Major Money Laundering …
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Three Charged with Conspiring to Traffic Crystal Meth

… a federal magistrate judge in Wisconsin, where he was arrested.      According to records, the defendants … officer. Arizmendi-Garcia and Gonzalez-Arizmendi were arrested on January 22, in West Palm Beach.  Martinez-Nunez, was arrested the same day close to Madison, Wisconsin. According …
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Law enforcement agencies collaborate to take down major methamphetamine suppliers

… Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and has netted numerous arrests and seizures:  - 7 search warrants served - 46 lbs. … Avenue. The driver, 55-year-old David Stuard of Fresno, was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail after the …
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Cocaine Seizure and Indictment

… as part of year long investigation which resulted in the arrest of 34 individuals and the seizure of over 20 … he distributed kilograms of cocaine from 2006 until his arrest in March 2007. As part of the investigation, law … the group’s drug trade. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 34 individuals on both state and federal charges …
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DEA warns of increasing extortion scam calls by Special Agent impersonators

… 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 …
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Indian Trail Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison On Drug Trafficking Charges

… a total of 2,000 grams of heroin, until he was arrested on July 6, 2017. When law enforcement arrested Parker they also seized from his residence (Xanax … 2017, and continued to sell heroin thereafter, until he was arrested. In sentencing Parker, Judge Conrad commented on …
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Detroit Area Doctor Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Rx Drugs And Health Care Fraud

… Robert L. Corso, DEA Special Agent in Charge said, "Today's arrest is another example of DEA's determination to combat … distributing highly addictive opiate painkillers. Today's arrest of Dr. Soliman makes it clear that the DEA and our … by the FBI and prosecuted for their crimes." Soliman was arrested today and appeared in federal court this afternoon …
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Ohio Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Dealing Heroin That Directly Led To Overdose Death Of Columbus Man

… and five firearms in his residence at the time of his arrest. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Hunter told the … Unit for their participation in the investigation and arrest of Scott in August 2013. Scott has been in custody since the time of his arrest. On …
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Two Men Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Sentences For Their Roles In A Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

… methamphetamine. They have both been in custody since their arrest in June 2017 on a related federal criminal complaint. … a box containing a large amount of methamphetamine and were arrested at the scene. During the operation, Amparan was …
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Houston Man Gets Significant Sentence For Drug Trafficking Through Falfurrias Checkpoint

… 1000 kilograms of marijuana from October 2011 until his arrest on Oct. 24, 2012. Perez-Barocela will also be … within the United States. However, they learned upon their arrest that they had actually been hauling between 1,200 and … and the drivers in the days and weeks leading up to their arrest.    Perez-Barocela will remain in custody pending …
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Corpus Christi Jury Convicts Houston Man Of Marijuana Trafficking

… 1000 kilograms of marijuana from October 2011 until his arrest on Oct. 24, 2012. Evidence at trial established that … within the United States. However, they learned upon their arrest that they had actually been hauling between 1,200 and … and the drivers in the days and weeks leading up to their arrest.    Senior U.S. District Judge John Rainey, who …
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Drug Investigation Targets Prison Gang; 45 Defendants Indicted In Racketeering Case

… Office executed eight search warrants and made numerous arrests as part of a methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking … theft. To date, the investigation has resulted in 77 arrests.  In addition, significant amounts of …
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Ocala Man Convicted For Attempting To Purchase More Than 5 Kilograms Of Cocaine

… 2014.  Price and his co-defendant, Delvon Williams, were arrested on a criminal complaint on March 19, 2014.  Both … cocaine.  Shortly thereafter, both Williams and Price were arrested.  When agents arrested Price, Price made conflicting statements concerning …
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Stamford Man Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Federal Prison For Selling Crack

… (“crack cocaine”). BROWN has been detained since his arrest on December 3, 2009. BROWN was on state parole at the time of his arrest stemming from a July 2007 conviction for sale of … Greenwich and Danbury Police Departments assisted in the arrests of several of the defendants. On …
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Supplier To Stamford Drug Dealers Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Federal Prison

… to several Stamford-area drug dealers. At the time of his arrest on December 2, 2009, SANTOS possessed approximately … of powder cocaine. SANTOS has been detained since his arrest. This matter was investigated by the Drug Enforcement … Greenwich and Danbury Police Departments assisted in the arrests of several of the defendants. On …
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Central Falls Man Charged In Drug Probe By DEA And Woonsocket Police

… of crack cocaine in Woonsocket has resulted in the arrest of a Central Falls man previously convicted twice on … a Criminal Complaint with distribution of crack cocaine and arrested by DEA agents and Woonsocket detectives, was …
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Three Waterbury Men Indicted For Trafficking “Black Tar” Heroin

… On August 27, 2015, Tejeda, Lerma and Rodriguez-Lara were arrested when they attempted to sell the 1.5 kilograms of … of 20 years.        The defendants were originally arrested on federal criminal complaints.  Lerma has been …
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Stratford Man Charged With Trafficking Meth And Heroin, Illegally Possessing Firearms

… from Leigh-James. October 5, 2015, Leigh-James was arrested on federal criminal complaint.  At the time of his arrest, Leigh-James was carrying a backpack that contained …