PRESS RELEASE

Grand Junction Cocaine Ring Indicted

… in custody of ICE on immigration charges, and 5 were arrested today without incident. The other defendant is … said Jeffrey Sweetin, DEA Special Agent in Charge. “Today’s arrests will impact the traffic on that highway and …
PRESS RELEASE

Federal indictments charge 14 members of San Pedro-based criminal street gang

… as well as Los Angeles Police Department officers arrested four of the federal defendants. Seven defendants … court. Another 10 members and associates of the gang were arrested this morning pursuant to local charges.   The …
PRESS RELEASE

Two Afghan heroin traffickers sentenced in Manhattan federal court for conspiring to import heroin into the United States

… meet with the UC.  On June 13, 2015 Lajaward and Said were arrested in Bangkok by Thai authorities based on the charges … each sentenced to five years of supervised release.  The arrest, conviction, and sentencing of these two traffickers …
PRESS RELEASE

Pharmacist gets 10 years in prison on DEA case

… Zinka Sisic, to four years in prison, after DEA agents arrested both individuals and closed two Phoenix area … inspired lyrics in their music. In addition to their arrests, federal agents seized 25 firearms, including an …
PRESS RELEASE

Meth traffickers shipped drugs to Hawaii disguised as Aztec objects

… SANTA ANA, Calif. - Federal authorities this morning arrested eight defendants named in a grand jury indictment … look like decorative Aztec calendars and statues. Today’s arrests follow the filing of a seven-count indictment on …
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of prescription fraud ring sentenced to over three years in federal prison

… conducted these illegal activities while he was on house arrest for previously manufacturing fraudulent … to utilize all available resources to investigate and arrest offenders like Mr. Fuller and his associates who prey …
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced Five Years for Trafficking Cocaine through U.S. Mail

… Roberto Muniz and others. On January 9, 2019, investigators arrested Freytes and other members of this drug trafficking … San Juan (P.R.) Office, have assisted the investigation. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Cocaine On On …
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking

… Leal has remained in federal custody since his arrest on April 27, 2020. On January 6, 2021, Lightbourn … U.S. Attorney Richard Watts prosecuted this case. ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Cocaine On …
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Salem area drug distribution network sentenced to ten years in federal prison

… supervised release. According to court documents, the arrest and prosecution of Alvarado and his associates has … x 39mm caliber rifle, a CZ 9mm caliber rifle. Alvarado was arrested without incident. On May 8, 2019, Alvarado pleaded …
PRESS RELEASE

Mixtecas motorcycle club member sentenced to 28 years in federal prison

… Falls - (605) 330-4421 Omaha Division DEA agents aid in arrest TAYLOR search warrant_0.jpg Cropped Pipe Bomb.jpeg … his residence. Green fled after being interviewed and was arrested Oct. 25, in Nashville, Tenn., by the U.S. Marshals. …
PRESS RELEASE

Federal investigation of Portland drug trafficking organization reveals black market peso exchange scheme

… a long-term heroin trafficking investigation. Agents arrested over 20 drug trafficking defendants, seized … trafficking organizations. In July 2018, federal agents arrested Guillen Ramirez in Las Vegas, Nevada. Guillen …
PRESS RELEASE

San Jose man charged with impersonating a federal agent

… Nielsen announced that Alex Taylor, 49, of San Jose, was arrested on Saturday, March 2, 2019, outside his residence … day the Federal Bureau of Investigation obtained a federal arrest warrant for Taylor and a federal search warrant for …
PRESS RELEASE

Texas Woman Pleads Guilty To Federal Cocaine Trafficking Charges In New Mexico

… the U.S. Border Patrol Checkpoint near Las Cruces. The DEA arrested Gonzales and co-defendant Carlos Ivan Todd, 30, … N.M. According to the complaint, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested Todd and Gonzales at the U.S. Border Patrol …
PRESS RELEASE

Long Island Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone

… oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance. Belford was arrested in June 2017 for his participation in an oxycodone … and called the local police, resulting in Belford’s arrest. Further investigation revealed that, via his …
PRESS RELEASE

Four Defendants Plead Guilty For Their Roles In A Major Drug Trafficking Operation In Lockport, NY

… County Drug Task Force confidential source. Washington was arrested by Buffalo Police officers on June 19, 2017. He was … informant working with law enforcement officers. He was arrested on December 27, 2016 by Lockport Police officers …
PRESS RELEASE

Former Seattle Police Officer Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Role In Marijuana Smuggling Conspiracy

… respectively.  Both men have been in custody since their arrest on May 8, 2017. Co-conspirator Samath Khanhphongphane … Security (HSI). Multiple agencies assisted with the arrests and the serving of search warrants including the …
PRESS RELEASE

Twelve Indicted For Alleged Drug Trafficking In Odessa Area

… charges. Ten of the 12 are now in custody. The individuals arrested by federal, state and local authorities include: … in this case who were already in custody prior to the arrests include: Osvelia Rodriguez, 51, of Pecos, Texas; …
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charge

… and cousin, Bernabe Carrasco, 34, also of El Paso, were arrested on Dec. 20, 2013, and charged by criminal complaint … Carlos Carrasco has been in federal custody since his arrest and remains detained pending his sentencing hearing, …
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso, Texas Man Sentenced For Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction

… cousin, Carlos Jesus Carrasco, 24, also of El Paso, were arrested on Dec. 20, 2013, and charged by criminal complaint … Carlos Carrasco have been in federal custody since their arrests and remain detained pending their sentencing …
PRESS RELEASE

Two California Jet-Setters Plead Guilty To Conspiring To Transport Marijuana Into Ohio Aboard Private Jet

… other couriers at the conclusion of each trip. DEA agents arrested Lee on June 14, 2010 after she landed at Port … plane carrying Lee. She has been in custody since her arrest. Edwards was a passenger on that trip. He was …
PRESS RELEASE

Six Mexican Men Among Those To Plead Guilty To Large-Scale Marijuana Growing Conspiracy In Ohio

… Lusiano Garcia-Sanchez, 25, both of Mexico. All 11 men were arrested on September 21, 2010, and they have been in custody since their arrests. Each man’s guilty plea to date includes one count …
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Cincinnati Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 34 Years In Federal Prison

… is scheduled for sentencing on July 30. All seven were arrested following their indictment and all except for Dorothy Clisby have been in custody since their arrest. Beginning in 2011, DEA agents and investigators with …
PRESS RELEASE

Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Doctors And Owner Of Pain Management Clinic Charged With Illegally Distributing Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs

… Department of Health and Human Services. Federal agents arrested the owner and operator of the Meghnot Comprehensive … and current clinic physician, Dr. Anthony Conrardy.  The arrests took place following the execution of a search …
PRESS RELEASE

Six Charged In Southern Ohio With Running Heroin Ring

… at the home in Fairfield. Five of the defendants were arrested yesterday, including Monroy-Cuadros, who was arrested in Dallas when officers with the Dallas Police …
PRESS RELEASE

Federal And Local Law Enforcement Round Up Methamphetamine Manufacturing And Distribution Rings

… DEA Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit announced the arrests of 11 El Paso area residents charged with conspiring … returned by the Federal Grand Jury in El Paso. Those arrested are: 29-year-old Lloyd Leslie Revels; 49-year-old …
PRESS RELEASE

Twenty Charged In Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… on the indictment.  Four other defendants have not been arrested. The defendants have made their initial appearances … bond pending resolution of the criminal case.  Those arrested include: Juliana Millan, aka “Julie,” “Julie …
PRESS RELEASE

South Carolina Man Sentenced For Drug Conspiracy And Gun Possession

… and marijuana. During the meeting, Epps and Mickle were arrested. Epps had a loaded Raven Arms Model MP-25 handgun … contract kill and their respective roles. The three were arrested, during which time a fourth suspect was shot and …
PRESS RELEASE

Nine Charged In Federal Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering Conspiracies

… returned Aug, 28, 2013, was unsealed this morning upon the arrests of Roberto Ruiz aka “Bobby,” 37, Mario Enrique de la … and a $10 million fine. Warrants remain outstanding for the arrests of Reyes and Rodolfo Ruiz. Anyone with information …
PRESS RELEASE

Several Laredoans Head To Prison In Conspiracy To Transport Cocaine

… further north into the United States. After the 2010 arrest of De-Alba’s brother, Juan Ramon Ibarra Sr., De-Alba … to 130 months in federal prison. Following Ibarra Sr.’s arrest, Ibarra Jr. assumed the role of his father and …
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Fallen Hero – Operation Bombardier

… 13 kilograms of cocaine, 37 weapons, 10 vehicles, and the arrest of 33 individuals. “The valiant efforts of our … be forgotten. While the murder is personal to ICE, we are arresting transnational gang members and drug traffickers …