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Stamford Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Oxycodone Distribution Charge

… to the Bronx, New York, to purchase narcotics. Mendez was arrested on May 17, 2016, after the wiretap revealed that … vehicle revealed 558 30mg oxycodone pills, and Muriqi was arrested on state narcotics charges.  Two days later, a …
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New London Crack Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced

… and $53,500 in cash. Stewart has been detained since his arrest on December 9, 2015.  On that date, he was in … from him during the investigation and at the time of his arrest. On October 27, 2016, Jackson pleaded guilty to one …
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New London Trafficker Sentenced For Dealing Heroina…Again

… a loaded .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol.  Cabanban was arrested and subsequently pleaded guilty to one count of … purchase of 500 bags of heroin from Cabanban. Cabanban was arrested after he arrived at Groton motel to complete the …
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Five Persons Charged With Heroin Trafficking

… who is in state custody on unrelated charges, were arrested yesterday by federal agents and made an initial … an apartment in Las Vegas where two of the defendants were arrested on Oct. 5. The case is being investigated by a …
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Six Charged With Conspiring To Provide Weapons To Terrorist Organization

… support to a designated terrorist organization, was arrested in Barranquilla, Colombia on October 8, 2010. Also charged and arrested in Colombia were co-defendants Jeison Archibold, …
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Texas Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison

… on January 18, 2012. Forty-one others have already been arrested and convicted for participating in the conspiracy. … in federal prison) and Charles Jones, among others, were arrested. The ensuing investigation revealed that the source …
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Mexican Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 40 Years In Federal Prison

… in the indictment of 47 individuals, 41 of whom have been arrested. The 41 individuals arrested have all been convicted. Fifteen are still awaiting …
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11 Charged In Heroin Conspiracy

… Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Those arrested include Alejandro Escobar-Becerra, 35, Francisco … of a firearm. The indictments were unsealed upon the arrests yesterday. Escobar, Castro, Elizondo, Vasquez, Reyna …
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Former Mexican Official, Wife Charged In Money Laundering Scheme Criminal Forfeiture Of An Estimated $50 Million In Assets Pending

… Secretary of Finance has been unsealed following the arrest of his wife in the Houston area, announced Acting … indictment against him on April 26, 2017. Authorities arrested his wife - Silvia Beatriz Perez-Ceballos, 49, at …
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Melendez Family Members Sentenced In South Laredo Drug Conspiracy

… the entire community.  She took note of the number of state arrests and encounters with law enforcement which had gone … in South Laredo from at least 2012 until they were arrested in the summer of 2014. Testimony during Adan …
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Drug Trafficker And Distributor Sentenced To Long Prison Terms

… by law enforcement for other crimes. At the time of his arrest, he was found in possession of methamphetamine, crack … 16 firearms - six of which were stolen - at the time of his arrest in October 2016. Trevino assisted Stripling in the …
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High-Ranking Gulf Cartel Leader Extradited To United States

… of Mexican authorities pending extradition since his arrest on June 10, 2009. Cano-Flores was charged, along with … According to the indictment, from June 2006 until his arrest, Cano-Flores’s role was to oversee drug trafficking …
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Meriden Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

… cocaine at a predetermined location in Meriden. Cardona was arrested shortly thereafter at his Bradley Road residence. A … deals from prison. Cardona has been detained since his arrest on December 12, 2009. This case was investigated by …
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Third Defendant In Rhode Island’s Largest Cocaine Bust Sentenced To 15 1/2 Years In Federal Prison

… in federal prison on drug trafficking charges. Rios was arrested in January 2011 in connection with the seizure of … kilograms or more of cocaine. Two other defendants who were arrested with Rios previously pleaded guilty to trafficking …
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New Bedford Drug Dealers Arraigned On Drug Trafficking Indictment

… earlier hearing, the government advised that when Lopes was arrested on March 1, 2013, agents seized approximately 7,500 … brass knuckles, and a bullet-proof vest.  When Monteiro was arrested at his home on March 1, 2013, agents recovered the …
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Norwalk Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Narcotics Trafficking

… a significant profit. Wooten has been detained since his arrest on January 14, 2013.  On February 27, he pleaded … The United States Marshals Service also assisted in the arrests of several of the defendants. On …
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Wallingford Man Sentenced To 30 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Oxycodone And Marijuana

… $30,000 in U.S. currency from his carry-on bag. Melillo was arrested on February 1, 2013 and has been released on a $100,000 bond since shortly after his arrest.  On March 1, 2013, he pleaded guilty to one count of …
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Brothers Sentenced For Methamphetamine Trafficking

… in Trion, Georgia.  Immediately after the sale, officers arrested Moreno-Garcia before he could leave the parking … a 12-gauge shotgun in the corner of the bedroom.  Agents arrested Fabian Pineda-Garcia and an unindicted …
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Meth Lab Results In Apartment Evacuation

… produce approximately 59 additional pounds of meth, and the arrest of four defendants.  Arrested at the scene were Juan Francisco Martinez-Nunez, …
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California-Based Heroin Distributor Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Prison On Drug Trafficking Charges

… compartments of large rolling suitcases. Law enforcement arrested Gasca in September 2014 in California. According to court records, at the time of his arrest, law enforcement seized from Gasca’s residence …
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Psychiatrist Charged With Prescribing Pain Medication Outside Of Medical Authority

… same for a legitimate medical purpose. Dr. Nagareddy’s arrest came after the U.S. Drug Enforcement … evidence was collected at his residence. Additional arrests and charges in this case may be forthcoming. This …
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New Haven Man Sentenced To Nine Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Narcotics

… distributed the drug in the Dwight/Chapel area. Benton was arrested on May 17, 2012, at a location on Orchard Street in … with a laser sight. Benton has been detained since his arrest.  On August 30, 2013, he pleaded guilty to one count …
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Three Indicted In Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone Through Fraudulent Prescriptions

… by criminal complaint at which time Credle and Ford were arrested and have since been held in custody.  Carrasquillo was arrested on July 1, 2014 and was released on bond and …
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Ansonia Man Admits Trafficking Prescription Narcotics

… also sold drugs to his own customers. At the time of his arrest on January 23, 2014, Costanzo possessed a 9mm handgun … approximately $42,613. Costanzo has been detained since his arrest.  He is scheduled to be sentenced by Senior U.S. …
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Three Worcester Men Convicted In Crack Cocaine Conspiracy Trial

… 26, 2015 for Hernandez.  The Massachusetts defendants were arrested in September 2012, and Cruz was simultaneously arrested at his residence in Puerto Rico.  The conspiracy …
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Glocester Resident Detained In Federal Custody For Allegedly Manufacturing Methamphetamine

… a vehicle being driven by Lewis, knowing that an active arrest warrant for Lewis had been issued by the Rhode Island … production of meth. After placing Lewis in custody on the arrest warrant, police requested of Lewis’ wife, who was a …
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New Haven Crack Dealer Sentenced To 5 Years In Federal Prison

… which Jones then sold to his own customers. Jones was arrested on May 17, 2012, and was released on bond in … in state custody since September 21, 2014, when he was arrested by New Haven Police on charges of assault in the …
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Voluntown Man Charged With Distributing Designer Drugs Over The Internet, Possessing LSD

… announced that Aaron Mioduszewski, 33, of Voluntown, was arrested today on a six-count indictment charging him with … the indictment on November 5, 2013, and Mioduszewski was arrested this morning at his residence.  He appeared this …
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Operation Bloodline Defendant Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

… and around New Haven. Martin's criminal history includes an arrest on December 21, 2011, when law enforcement officers … had been stolen. Martin has been detained since his federal arrest on May 22, 2012.  On November 12, 2013, he pleaded …
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Massachusetts Man Admits Role In Robbery Spree Of Southern New England Pharmacies

… made in court, on November 13, 2013, Rodriguez was arrested on a criminal complaint charging him with the armed … the robberies. Rodriguez, who has been detained since his arrest, is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge …