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Bandidos National Sergeant At Arms Pleads Guilty To Federal Racketeering, Drug Trafficking And Extortion Charges

October 07, 2016
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - 32-year-old Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle (OMO) National Sergeant at Arms Justin Cole Forster faces up to life in federal prison after pleading guilty to federal racketeering, drug trafficking and extortion charges announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., Western District of Texas; Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special...
October 07, 2016
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Corpus Christi Resident Sentenced In Laredo For Marijuana Distribution

September 30, 2016
LAREDO, Texas - A 47-year-old Corpus Christi man has been sentenced in Laredo federal court following his conviction of possession with the intent to distribute 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug crime, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. A federal Jury...
September 30, 2016
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Former Temple Police Officer Arrested For Revealing An Ongoing Investigation

September 08, 2016
SAN ANTONIO - FBI agents arrested 24 year-old former Temple police officer Erick French for allegedly revealing an ongoing investigation announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Christopher B. Combs, San Antonio Division. A two-count federal grand jury indictment returned...
September 08, 2016
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Eagle Pass Brothers Sentenced To Federal Prison For Cocaine Distribution

September 06, 2016
DEL RIO, Texas - This afternoon, a federal judge sentenced two brothers, owners and operators of the Real Street Paint and Body Shop in Eagle Pass, to federal prison for distributing approximately six kilograms of cocaine in the Eagle Pass area announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., Federal...
September 06, 2016
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Tomball Area Drug Traffickers Indicted For Distributing Meth

September 01, 2016
HOUSTON - A total of five Houston area drug traffickers are in custody on allegations they were involved in the large-scale distribution of methamphetamine in the Tomball and Pinehurst areas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. A federal...
September 01, 2016
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Doctor Arrested For Providing Prescriptions In Exchange For Sex Acts

August 31, 2016
SAN DIEGO - Physician Naga Raja Thota, a pain specialist with an office in El Cajon, was arrested this morning and charged with distributing oxycodone and other highly addictive drugs without any legitimate medical purpose in exchange for sex acts. The doctor was taken into custody by San Diego Drug...
August 31, 2016
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Permanent Resident In Mission Heads To Federal Prison For Meth And Marijuana Smuggling

August 30, 2016
MCALLEN, Texas - A Mexican national and lawful permanent resident from Mission has been ordered to federal prison following his convictions of conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute marijuana and methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston...
August 30, 2016
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Eagle Pass Texas Mexican Mafia Leader Faces Up To Life Imprisonment After Pleading Guilty To Federal RICO Charge

August 25, 2016
DEL RIO, Texas - A 36-year-old Eagle Pass Texas Mexican (TMM) leader Jesus (aka “Worst Ever”) faces up to life in federal prison after pleading guilty today to conspiring to violate the Racketeering Influenced Corrupt (RICO) statute to include acts of murder, extortion and drug trafficking. That announcement was made...
August 25, 2016
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Authorities Arrest 24 In Maverick And Zavala Counties On Federal Charges

August 18, 2016
EAGLE PASS, Texas - Federal, state and local authorities have arrested 24 individuals in Maverick and Zavala counties based on federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., and Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit today. Those arrested today...
August 18, 2016
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Federal Authorities Arrest Seven In Madisonville For Distributing Methamphetamine

August 18, 2016
WACO, Texas - Today, federal, state and local authorities arrested seven Madisonville, Texas, residents charged in connection with a methamphetamine trafficking operation announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division, and Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve...
August 18, 2016
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