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Federal conviction and sentence imposed for repeat drug trafficking offender Lisa Marie Brown

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On July 17, 2019, District of Wyoming Chief Federal District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl sentenced Lisa Marie Brown, 50, of Rio Linda, Calif., to seventy-eight months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine. Brown pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of methamphetamine on May 8...
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Boston man sentenced for laundering nearly $500,000 in drug proceeds

BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for money laundering. Juan Peguero, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young to 42 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In March 2019, Peguero pleaded guilty to two counts of...
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Three Slovenian fugitives wanted for importation and distribution of anabolic steroids added to United States Department of State Narcotics Rewards Program

BOSTON – DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle, DEA Regional Director for Europe Kevin M. Scully and United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Andrew E. Lelling today announced the addition of fugitives Mihael Karner, Alenka Karner and Matevz Karner to the U.S. Department...
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Member of New Haven drug trafficking ring sentenced to five years in federal prison

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle and United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut John H. Durham, announced that Stephen Jones, also known as “EVX” and “Stevie D,” 35, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan...
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Large-scale poly drug trafficking organization dismantled in Colorado

DENVER – In December of 2018, the Longmont Department of Public Safety Special Enforcement Unit began looking into the drug distribution activities of Joshua Ward, who resided in the city of Longmont. Utilizing various law enforcement investigative techniques, Longmont SEU identified numerous subjects in the northern Colorado region who were...
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Colorado doctor pleads guilty to distributing oxycodone for no legitimate purpose

DENVER – John Van Wu, 49, of Golden, pleaded guilty today to one count of distributing oxycodone outside the usual course of medical practice and for no legitimate purpose, announced U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn and DEA Denver Division Special Agent in Charge William McDermott. The plea was accepted by U.S...
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Nurse from Parker Adventist Hospital pleads guilty to stealing fentanyl designated for patients

DENVER – Jessica Sharman, 35, of Arapahoe County, pled guilty yesterday before U.S. District Court Judge Christine M. Arguello to tampering with a consumer product, specifically stealing fentanyl meant for patients from the intensive care unit at Parker Adventist Hospital in Douglas County, announced U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn, DEA Denver...
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Long term care pharmacy settles improper dispensing and recordkeeping allegations

BOSTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office reached a $75,000 civil settlement today with Preferred Pharmacy Solutions, LLC (PPS), a Haverhill long-term care pharmacy, in connection with the improper dispensing of controlled substances and flawed recordkeeping. “DEA registrants are responsible to handle controlled substances and ensure that complete and accurate records...
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Groveton man sentenced to 65 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

CONCORD, N.H. – DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle and United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced that Robert McLain, 27, of Groveton, N.H., was sentenced to 65 months in prison for participating in a fentanyl drug trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents and statements...
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Dominican national sentenced to 78 months in prison for distributing fentanyl and heroin

BOSTON – A Dominican national residing in Lawrence was sentenced in federal court in Boston for distributing a mixture of fentanyl and heroin. Jorge Aguasvivas, 39, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to 78 months in prison and four years of supervised release. The defendant will be...

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