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DEA New York Enforcement Division and New York Attorney General Announce Takedown of Drug Trafficking Operation in Queens

NEW YORK – Drug Enforcement Administration New York Enforcement Division Special Agent in Charge Farhana Islam and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrests and indictments of two individuals for their roles in a drug trafficking operation that illegally trafficked cocaine in Queens. A 65-count indictment unsealed charges...
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West Haven Man Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Narcotics

WEST HAVEN, Conn. - David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LEVERN MARION, 37, of West Haven, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 72 months of imprisonment and four years of supervised release for distributing narcotics. According...
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Michigan Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base in Burlington, Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt. – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated Deandre Watson, 35, of Sterling Heights, Michigan, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge Christina Reiss to a term of 60 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a 4-year term of supervised release. Watson...
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Manchester Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics and Firearm Offenses

MANCHESTER, Conn. - David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSE C. RIVERA, 37, of Manchester, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 66 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release for narcotics trafficking and firearm possession...
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Arizona Man Sentenced To Over 13 Years In Prison For His Role In Conspiracies To Distribute Fentanyl And Cocaine And Laundering The Proceeds

BOSTON – A Tucson, Arizona man has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in distributing truckloads of fentanyl and cocaine and then laundering the proceeds. Reginel Cazares, a/k/a “Junior,” 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Denise J. Casper to 160 months in prison...
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Meriden Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics and Firearm Offenses

MERIDEN, Conn. - David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL LUISI, 53, of Meriden, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 72 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release for narcotics trafficking and firearm possession...
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing 2.5 Kilograms of Fentanyl and Possessing with Intent to Distribute 1.2 Kilograms of Cocaine

CONCORD, N.H. – A Manchester resident pleaded guilty today to distributing over 2.5 kilograms of fentanyl and possessing with intent to distribute over 1.2 kilograms of cocaine, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces. Xavier Santana, 22, pleaded guilty to four counts of distributing at least 400 grams of fentanyl, three counts...
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Thirteen Charged In Worcester Drug Trafficking Organization

BOSTON – Thirteen individuals have been charged for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating in Central Massachusetts and Puerto Rico that distributed cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl and marijuana. The following defendants have been charged with one count each of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances: Jack Saez Jr...
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Winooski Man and Woman Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base and Fentanyl

BURLINGTON, Vt. – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated that Todd Jarvis, 54, and Kylei Brown, 24, both of Winooski, Vermont, have been charged by criminal complaint with possessing with intent to distribute cocaine base and fentanyl. On May 12, 2026, Jarvis appeared before United...
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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Role in Southwestern Connecticut Drug Ring

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that GERALD COLEY, also known as “G Rock,” 56, of Bridgeport, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 37 months of imprisonment and four years of supervised release for...

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