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10 Drug Dealers Handed Lengthy Sentences for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine throughout Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS - Ten defendants have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a multi-county fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking operation spanning Indianapolis, Muncie, Terre Haute, and other areas throughout the Southern District of Indiana. Defendant Charge(s) Sentence Joshua Kendall, 44, of Indianapolis Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances 33...
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Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Coordinating Hundreds of Meth Shipments from California to Chicago

CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for coordinating more than 200 shipments of methamphetamine from California to Chicago. In 2022 and 2023, Keith R. McCormick mailed more than 200 parcels—each containing a pound of 90-100% pure methamphetamine—from his residence in Sacramento, California, to...
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Drug Trafficking Organization Leader Sent to Prison for 30 years for Large-Scale Distribution Scheme

HOUSTON – A 40-year-old Houston man has been ordered to federal prison for his role in the distribution of multiple narcotics, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Brian Leardo of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Fredrick Jermaine Dunbar pleaded guilty Oct. 15, 2025...
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Illegal Alien Sentenced for Leadership Role in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Organization Linked to Mexican Cartels

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 36-year-old Mexican national who illegally resided in Houston has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a conspiracy involving large quantities of cocaine, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Brian Leardo of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Nicholas J...
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California Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy

Brad D. Schimel, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on Feb. 10, 2026, Joathan Colula, 33, was sentenced to 228 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and for conspiracy to commit money laundering. A jury had found Colula guilty of both charges...
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Mexican National Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking

McALLEN, Texas – A 36-year-old Mexican man has been ordered to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge of the San Antonio Division Miguel Madrigal and U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Angel Fabian Moreno-Rodriguez pleaded guilty Nov. 25, 2025...
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Drug Offenses

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Jaron Williams, 44, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced Feb. 10, 2026, to 72 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing fentanyl, a mixture...
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Drug, Gun Crimes

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Michael O. Beers, 39, of Fort Wayne, was sentenced on Feb. 4, 2026, to 190 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possessing with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, possessing a firearm in furtherance of...
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Illegal Alien Receives Five Years for Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in Vehicle Batteries

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 29-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to federal prison for possessing narcotics with the intent to distribute, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division Brian Leardo and U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Azael Sotelo-Espinoza pleaded guilty Oct. 22, 2025...
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Indianapolis Man Convicted of Armed Drug Trafficking Crimes

INDIANAPOLIS -- Deontai Williams, 33, of Indianapolis, was found guilty of trafficking in fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, illegally possessing eight firearms while being a convicted felon, and possessing those firearms in furtherance of his drug trafficking crimes. According to court documents and evidence introduced at trial, on Jan. 17, 2025...

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