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53 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl seized from truckload of Tupperware

April 10, 2019
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito, DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, New York City Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill, Acting Superintendent of the New York State Police Keith M. Corlett and Homeland Security Investigations New York Special Agent in Charge Angel M. Melendez announced...
April 10, 2019
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Niagara Falls man sentenced to 78 months for role in drug conspiracy tied to Sinaloa Cartel

April 09, 2019
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., and DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced that Michael Mitchell, 38, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, was sentenced to serve...
April 09, 2019
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Alleged heroin and fentanyl dealer indicted

April 08, 2019
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Division and U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Craig Lester, 32, of Buffalo, N.Y., with narcotics conspiracy; possession with intent to distribute...
April 08, 2019
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Meth trafficker pleads guilty for her role in Jamestown methamphetamine ring

April 08, 2019
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Division and U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Stacie N. Yancer, 39, of Jamestown, N.Y., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiracy to possess with intent...
April 08, 2019
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Jury convicted Plattsburgh man on drug charges

April 08, 2019
ALBANY, N.Y. – Sean R. Fabian, age 41, of Plattsburgh, New York, was convicted on Friday, following a four-day jury trial, of conspiring to distribute cocaine. The announcement was made by Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Division; U.S. Attorney Grant...
April 08, 2019
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Wayne County dealer arrested on cocaine charge

April 05, 2019
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., and DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced that Holsey Wedlow, 65, of Sodus, N.Y., was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20...
April 05, 2019
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Final defendant sentenced in major Elmira heroin trafficking ring

April 03, 2019
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., and DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced that Scott Washington, aka Body, aka Addy, 31, of Elmira, N.Y., who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, was...
April 03, 2019
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Man pleads guilty to selling heroin and gun possession in Western District of New York

April 03, 2019
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., and DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced that Jose O. Felix, 38, of Buffalo, N.Y., pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of...
April 03, 2019
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Two brothers sentenced for operating marijuana ring in San Francisco, New York City, and Rochester

April 02, 2019
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced that Alexander Green, 33, of San Francisco, Calif., and his brother Charles Green, 30, of Long Island City, N.Y., who were convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to...
April 02, 2019
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DEA National Take Back Day set for April 27

March 28, 2019
OMAHA, Neb., – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host its 17th annual National Take Back Day, Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at designated sites across the nation where individuals can dispose of unwanted, unused and expired medications in a safe and secure location. Since the first National...
March 28, 2019
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