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Local, State, And Federal Agencies Partner To Solve Cold Case Homicide

September 29, 2015
NORFOLK, Va. - The Norfolk Police Department has successfully identified and charged a man suspected in the 2008 murder of Angela Lechlitner. On the morning of January 19, 2008, Angela Lechlitner’s body was discovered at her residence in the 2400 block of Shafer Street in Norfolk, Virginia. Angela’s death was...
September 29, 2015
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DEA South Carolina District Office To Hold 10th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) South Carolina District Office is partnering with national, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, as well as community coalition groups, to hold its 10th state-wide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time...
September 23, 2015
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DEA Atlanta Divisional Office To Hold 10th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
ATLANTA - The Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) Atlanta Division Office is partnering with national, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, as well as community coalition groups, to hold its 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. This one-day...
September 23, 2015
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DEA Charlotte District Office To Hold 10th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) Charlotte District Office is partnering with national, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, as well as community coalition groups, to hold its 10th state-wide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. This...
September 23, 2015
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DEA Nashville District Office To Hold 10th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) Nashville District Office is partnering with national, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, as well as community coalition groups, to hold its 10th state-wide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. This...
September 23, 2015
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DEA To Hold 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 22, 2015
CHICAGO - This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, come to one of the almost 5,000 collection sites around the nation to return all unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe and anonymous disposal. This is the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back...
September 22, 2015
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Violent Indianapolis Heroin Trafficking Organization Dismantled

September 03, 2015
INDIANAPOLIS - United States Attorney Josh Minkler announced today the arrests of 11 members belonging to a drug trafficking organization which distributed heroin and methamphetamine in the Indianapolis area. Further, they ordered acts of violence against those perceived as competitors. “This is the face of organized crime today. These defendants...
September 03, 2015
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Decatur Physician Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Hydrocodone

September 02, 2015
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Jim Lewis, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, announced that a federal grand jury in Springfield returned an indictment today that charges Sukhwinder Multani, 41, of the 3700 block of N. Ashley Court, Decatur, Ill., with illegal distribution of hydrocodone. The indictment alleges that on...
September 02, 2015
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Multi-Defendant Indictment Returned For Conspiracy To Distribute Methamphetamine

September 02, 2015
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A federal grand jury in Knoxville returned a 32-count indictment on July 21, 2015, against 36 individuals involved in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, a conspiracy to launder money, and numerous firearms offenses. Those indicted include: Martin Kenneth Wheeler, Jr., 50, of Tucker, Ga.; Abigail B. Thompson...
September 02, 2015
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Madison Men Sentenced To Federal Prison For Selling Heroin

September 01, 2015
MADISON, Wis. - John W. Vaudreuil, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Quentin Jones, 42, and Lawrence Peterson, 40, both of Madison, Wis., were sentenced by U.S. District Judge James Peterson for selling heroin. On August 27, Jones was sentenced to 54 months in federal...
September 01, 2015
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