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Heroin dealer who caused overdoses gets over 27 years in prison

… that two of his customers overdosed and had to receive medical attention. Sadly, and in showing no remorse for his …
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Fentanyl Deaths Climbing, DEA Washington Continues the Fight

February 16, 2022
… all fatal drug overdoses since 2015, according to the D.C. medical examiner’s office. In Virginia, drug overdose deaths …
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Illinois Dentist Charged with Tampering with Drugs Administered to Patients and Other Crimes

… the scope of professional practice and not for legitimate medical purpose. It also alleges eight incidents of Jensen …
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The Drug Enforcement Administration selects Cleveland as a DEA 360 city

… as well the diversion of painkillers and other prescription medication. “Cleveland’s DEA 360 program will look to …
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Ten-Time Convicted Felon Who Trafficked Fentanyl Causing Deaths Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison

… Office with assistance from the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office. It was prosecuted by the U.S. …
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Heroin and Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy Resulting in Death

… High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), and the Medical Examiner’s Office for Districts 9 and 25. It was …
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Pain clinic owner pleads guilty to tax evasion and money laundering

… a pain management clinic in Pinellas County. He hired medical doctors to prescribe for patients large quantities …
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Pharmacist And Dentist Charged In Narcotics Conspiracy

… by issuing, presenting and filing fraudulent and stolen medical prescriptions. Ereme is also charged with four …
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Fentanyl trafficker pleads guilty

… were issued by co-defendant Coburn without any legitimate medical purpose.  A total of 10 defendants have been …
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Manchester man sentenced to 20 years in prison for heroin trafficking

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Record 7 Million Dollar Settlement

… trust corporations like Kroger to supply them the medications they need. They also trust them to ensure that …
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DEA Report: Counterfeit Pills Fueling U.S. Fentanyl And Opioid Crisis

… The counterfeit pills often closely resemble the authentic medications they were designed to mimic, and the presence of …
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Indiana doctor surrenders DEA registration "for cause"

… registration to legally prescribe controlled substance medications. If a physician fails to maintain professional …
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DEA Arizona announces 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back

… partners across the country will be collecting unused medications. “DEA’s National Take Back Initiative will …
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DEA announces 16th National Drug Take Back

… partners across the country will be collecting unused medications. “The DEA will is working with communities …
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Grayson County physician guilty of federal drug charges

… oxycodone, alprazolam, and zolpidem without a legitimate medical purpose. Specifically, on July 15, 2014, Diamond …
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27, 2018

… drug take back program to encourage the safe disposal of medications. The 15th National Prescription Take-Back Day on …
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

… nearly 12 million pounds of unused or expired prescription medications over the course of 17 successful DEA National …
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Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Pharmacy settles claims

… DEA has the responsibility to inspect pharmacies or medical providers that dispense controlled substances to …
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Champaign man sentenced to 13 years in prison for trafficking

… while putting thousands of people at risk from counterfeit medication that was manufactured in his garage,” said U.S. …
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Fentanyl Related Overdose Deaths Spike in Lincoln and Omaha

… from criminal liability for a person who requests emergency medical assistance for themselves or another person in the …
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Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years Imprisonment

… and approximately 20 syringes from his bedroom. The Medical Examiner’s Office for Pasco and Pinellas Counties …
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Buffalo Man Sentenced for Conspiring with Local Doctor Unlawfully to Obtain Drugs

… prescriptions were fraudulently issued without a legitimate medical purpose. Dr. Keefe was previously convicted and is …
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Albuquerque company agrees to $240,000 settlement relating to Controlled Substances Act claims

… States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). AHS operates medication assisted treatment facilities that dispense …
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Substantial prison terms imposed for fentanyl distributors

… fentanyl-laced pills are made to appear to be prescription medication. Fentanyl, an extremely potent opioid, is largely …
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Omaha Division Diversion Group Creates Awareness in Communities

… Sarah Boblenz sat on a panel for the annual Veterinary Medical Association virtual conference answering questions …
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Fresno man found guilty of distributing fentanyl resulting in first reported fentanyl overdose deaths in Fresno and Madera Counties

… three individuals were transported to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment. One of the individuals was …
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Ten year prison term imposed for a fentanyl distributor

… are unlawfully made to appear to be prescription oxycodone medication. Fentanyl, an extremely potent opioid, is largely …
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Vallejo couple charged in pill manufacturing operation at elder care facility

… remains open, and residents were left in the care of medical staff. This case is the product of an investigation …
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DEA Warns: “Pink” Overdoses Discovered In Phoenix, AZ

… meeting with representatives from the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office that agents learned of the U-47700 …