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PRESS RELEASE

Thurston County Man Who Shipped Meth And Heroin To Alaska Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

December 03, 2012
… from the post office in Soldotna, Alaska and then eluded law enforcement. Grimes has a significant criminal history … with a deadly weapon, eluding arrest and theft.  When law enforcement searched his home at the time of his arrest, … co-schemers were arrested in Alaska, but Grimes evaded law enforcement until apprehended when he returned to …
December 03, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Owner Of Non-Profit “Club” Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Prescription Narcotics

March 12, 2013
… a “member” of the NCRC in an attempt to evade detection by law enforcement.  On five different occasions in January and … Shepard sold prescription drugs to a person working with law enforcement. Some of the sales occurred while being … is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. On …
March 12, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Modesto Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Structure Cash Proceeds Of Interstate Oxycodone And Hydrocodone Trafficking

February 11, 2014
… with the Department of Treasury and are made available to law enforcement. In total, more than $1.5 million in cash … being brought as part of Operation Footprint, a nationwide law enforcement initiative led by the U.S. Attorney’s … the combined expertise of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Grant B. …
February 11, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Kent, Washington Man Pleads Guilty To Structuring Cash Proceeds Of Interstate Oxycodone And Hydrocodone Trafficking

March 03, 2014
… with the Department of Treasury and are made available to law enforcement. This case is being brought as part of Operation Footprint, a nationwide law enforcement initiative led by the U.S. Attorney's … the combined expertise of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Grant B. …
March 03, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Tacoma, Wash. Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Oxycodone And Making Illegal Cash Deposits

March 11, 2014
… with the Department of Treasury and are made available to law enforcement. Ruem is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge … being brought as part of Operation Footprint, a nationwide law enforcement initiative led by the U.S. Attorney's … the combined expertise of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Grant B. …
March 11, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Fresno Pharmacy Agrees To Pay $1 Million In Civil Penalties To Resolve Controlled Substances Act Claims

March 09, 2015
… preventing diversion as well as the requirements of federal law that a prescription may not be filled when a pharmacist … injured by them. Our office will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate these cases and enforce federal law.” “This significant civil penalty demonstrates our …
March 09, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Sutter County Brothers Sentenced To Prison For Marijuana Cultivation

July 29, 2015
… Rio Oso and at Cal-Nevada Wholesale Florist in Sacramento. Law enforcement officers seized over 5,000 marijuana plants … cultivation business. While in clear violation of federal law, the Jopson Ranch Grow attempted to use California …
July 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Fugitive Arrested In Major Federal Investigation Of National Drug Trafficking By Vallejo-Based Rappers

November 29, 2012
… as “Thizz Entertainment.” As a result of the collaborative law enforcement effort in April 2012, agents arrested a … are the two remaining fugitives being sought by federal law enforcement. This case is the product of an … proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. On …
November 29, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Tulare County Marijuana Cultivator Convicted

December 03, 2012
… using his medical marijuana recommendation to make money.” Law enforcement officers seized 4,011 marijuana plants and … is scheduled for sentencing before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill on February 19, 2012. He is subject to …
December 03, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Second Devil’s Den Marijuana Cultivator Pleads Guilty

December 10, 2012
… was grown under the guise of being medicinal. Federal law, however, does not recognize any medical use of marijuana, and California law prohibits the cultivation of medical marijuana for … initiated earlier this year by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in six counties to address the …
December 10, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Tulare County Agricultural Marijuana Cultivators Plead Guilty

October 01, 2012
… in the small farming community of Alpaugh in Tulare County. Law enforcement officers seized over 4,000 marijuana plants … are scheduled for sentencing before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill on December 17, 2012. They face a …
October 01, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Fresno Marijuana Store Owner Sent To Prison

October 01, 2012
… believed that he was acting in compliance with California law. However, the government indicated that the marijuana … offense was a “serious” one and advised that under federal law, marijuana is illegal and does not have any medical use. … proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. This case is the product of an investigation by the DEA …
October 01, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Modesto Cornfield Pot Growers Indicted

October 06, 2011
… grown under the guise of being medicinal under California law. While marijuana is illegal under federal law, court records indicate that the marijuana in this case was also not grown in compliance with state law. During the investigation of this case, narcotics agents …
October 06, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Nicolás Maduro Moros and 14 current and former Venezuelan officials charged with narco-terrorism, corruption, drug trafficking and other criminal charges

March 26, 2020
… the U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Florida and its federal law enforcement partners have united to bring dozens of … to corrupt officials everywhere that no one is above the law or beyond the reach of U.S. law enforcement. The … target, and investigate individuals who violate U.S. laws, exploit financial systems, and hide behind …
March 26, 2020
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July 15, 2021
… Costs South Texas Man Life in Prison  SEP 7, 2004 Federal Law Enforcement National Job Recruitment Initiative  AUG 19, … San Antonio, Austin and Eagle Pass  MAY 18, 2004 National Law Enforcement Memorial Week  MAR 31, 2004 Operation Candy …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Tallahassee Man Returned to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

November 14, 2025
… the excellent collaboration between our state and federal law enforcement partners to dismantle this repeat felon’s … federal drug trafficking charges. Following a change in the law, Dugan’s sentence was reduced, and he was released from … 10, 2020. Less than four years later, on November 4, 2024, law enforcement caught Dugan selling a pound of …
November 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Manchester Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute More Than 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine Sourced from Lawrence

September 11, 2025
… More Than 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine Sourced from Lawrence September 11, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact … damage on our communities over the past decade, and law enforcement in the Granite State will continue to … the strength of collaborative local, state and federal law enforcement efforts and our strong partnership with U.S. …
September 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Lane County Drug Trafficking Cell Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection with the Largest Seizure of Methamphetamine in Oregon State History

June 03, 2025
… Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Defendant is a Mexican National Unlawfully in the United States Largest Meth Seizure in Oregon … dollars. Martin Manzo Negrete, 51, a Mexican national unlawfully residing in Lane County, was sentenced to 180 … release. According to court documents, in October 2020, law enforcement began investigating the Manzo-Mares cell for …
June 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Central Coast Woman Pleads Guilty to Misusing Doctors’ Credentials to Create Bogus Medical Documents for Immigration Applicants

May 05, 2025
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … fraudulent immigration documents to help immigrants obtain lawful status in the United States and for using a deceased …
May 05, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of MS-13’s Hollywood Clique pleads guilty to murder and conspiracy charges

December 10, 2019
… on Jan. 24, 2020. “This plea is indicative that DEA and its law enforcement partners will not stop the pursuit of … in Charge Raymond Donovan. “I would like to thank our many law enforcement partners, local, state, and federal, for all … the murder of another person. As victims were discovered, law enforcement continued their in-depth sweeping …
December 10, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Member of Eastern European organized crime syndicate sentenced to 198 months' imprisonment for racketeering and other violent crimes

February 20, 2020
… States Attorney Donoghue. “This Office, together with our law enforcement partners, will continue to deploy all … Special Agent in Charge Donovan. “This sentence exemplifies law enforcement’s commitment to saving lives by arresting … Agent in Charge Larsen. “IRS Criminal Investigation and our law enforcement partners will continue to be relentless in …
February 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Senior advisor of the “Silk Road” website pleads guilty in Manhattan Federal Court

January 30, 2020
… Silk Road was used by thousands of drug dealers and other unlawful vendors to distribute illegal drugs and other illicit … hundreds of millions of dollars derived from those unlawful transactions. Clark pled guilty before United States … operated the underground website until it was shut down by law enforcement authorities in October 2013. Silk Road …
January 30, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Defendants Sentenced to a Total of 41+ Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms and Narcotics

January 10, 2025
… intent to distribute methamphetamine. On April 14, 2022, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant of the … stated that he had found an abandoned pistol on the road. Law enforcement officers investigated further and learned …
January 10, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Crisp County Residents Plead Guilty in Armed Meth Trafficking Case

September 18, 2024
… investigation conducted by local, state and federal level law enforcement agencies.  Justin Harris Vinson, 42, of … office is working closely with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to identity those individuals …
September 18, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Five Plead Guilty to Drug, Firearms, and Immigration Offenses

July 30, 2024
… trafficking, and immigration offenses as a result of a law enforcement investigation involving sales of cocaine in … illegal re-entry of a previously removed alien for their unlawful return into the United States after being previously … Gee.  “I want to thank all the federal, state, and local law enforcement agents that helped investigate and dismantle …
July 30, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Fourth Honduran National Extradited to the U.S. in Prosecution of Tenderloin District Drug Trafficking Organization

May 09, 2024
… who are found guilty of violating the drug trafficking laws.” “Victor Viera-Chirinos thought he could run from … because no one is beyond the grasp of the DEA and our law enforcement partners.” Viera-Chirinos, 42, was …
May 09, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Baltimore Heroin Dealer Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy Charge

March 24, 2022
… conducted the heroin transaction. On December 16, 2020, law enforcement executed a search at Gardner’s residence, … that time by Gardner, his wife, and three minor children.  Law enforcement recovered a ballistic vest, a kilogram press …
March 24, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Two Harford County Narcotics Dealers Plead Guilty to Participating in a Conspiracy to Sell Crack Cocaine

September 01, 2021
… Murphy and Bolden Obtained Cocaine from a Supplier in Delaware and Sold At Least 112 grams of Crack Cocaine … Bolden, and Joel Hammond were identified as DTO members. Law enforcement also observed numerous instances of …
September 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Georgia Cocaine Trafficker and Money Launderer Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison

April 08, 2022
… laundered the criminal proceeds. During the investigation, law enforcement seized 30 kilograms of cocaine, one kilogram … cocaine and money laundering conspiracy. Nathasha Lawes, 33, of Clover, S.C., was sentenced to 36 months in …
April 08, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Defendants Arrested in Joint State/Federal Investigation into Myrtle Beach Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

October 12, 2021
… that a joint team of dozens of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement … Office, Horry County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), United States Marshals …
October 12, 2021

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