DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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More than four pounds of fentanyl lead to prison for two men

OKLAHOMA CITY – Jose Avigail Grijalva, 26, of Tucson, Arizona, and Raymend Lee Scott, Jr., 39, of Roswell, Georgia, have been sentenced to ten and seven years respectively for trafficking in fentanyl and cocaine, announced Special Agent in Charge Clyde E. Shelley, Jr. of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Robert...
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Unanimous jury convicts heroin supplier after four-day trial

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Acting Special Agent in Charge Keith Kruskall, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Leibys Mercedes was found guilty today of conspiring to distribute heroin. A unanimous jury convicted...
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DEA New York collects 15% more unused pills during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

NEW YORK – With the robust participation of Americans nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners have now surpassed its 10 million-pound goal and collected nearly 11 million pounds of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications over the course of 16 successful DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back events. During...
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DEA Denver Division sets new record for 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

DENVER – With the robust participation of Americans nationwide, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and its law enforcement partners have now surpassed its 10 million pound goal and collected nearly 11 million pounds of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications over the course of 16 successful DEA National Prescription Drug...
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Over 17 tons of prescription drugs collected in the Pacific Northwest during the 16th National Take Back Day

SEATTLE - With the robust participation of Americans nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners have now surpassed its 10 million pound goal and collected nearly 11 million pounds of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications over the course of 16 successful DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back events. During...
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Steroid distribution results in four convictions

OKLAHOMA CITY – Four defendants have entered guilty pleas to charges stemming from a steroid-distribution ring, announced Robert J. Troester of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Between October 3 and November 2, Christopher Thomas Caplinger, 55, of Edmond, Oklahoma; Donald Ray Vincent, Jr., 54, of Edmond; Deborah Ann Crawford, 47, of...
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Heroin trafficking ring “investor” convicted at trial

ALBANY, N.Y. – A jury voted yesterday to convict Danielle Conners, age 33, of Plattsburgh, New York, of conspiracy to distribute heroin, following a six-day trial. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith; Acting Special Agent in Charge Keith Kruskall, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, New York...
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Man sentenced to serve 60 months resulting from DEA undercover operation

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Acting Special Agent in Charge Keith Kruskall, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Levon Dickson, 44, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, cocaine, was sentenced to serve...
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Florida man pleads guilty to cocaine charge in Rochester, N.Y.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Acting Special Agent in Charge Keith Kruskall, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Josue Vega, 37, of Kissimmee, Florida, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford...
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Tonawanda cocaine dealer sentenced to 36 months

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Acting Special Agent in Charge Keith Kruskall, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jesus Rojas, 32, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, cocaine and crack cocaine, was...