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Defuniak Springs Man Federally Charged for Armed Trafficking of Meth and Illegal Possession of a Firearm

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Bobby Womack, 45, of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon armed career...
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 33 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Money Laundering

Tampa, Fla. – Omar Pitter (45, San Diego) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge William F. Jung to 33 years and 4 months in federal prison for his role in shipping over 65 kilograms of methamphetamine to the Middle District of Florida and conspiring to launder the proceeds of...
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Convicted Felon Charged with Armed Drug Trafficking and Illegal Possession of Firearm

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Scott D. Oranje, 52, of Mary Ester, Fla., was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. John P. Heekin...
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DEA Operation Meltdown Shuts Down Hundreds of Illegal Online Pharmacies

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, with the cooperation of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, announced the seizure of more than 200 website domains tied to an India-based transnational criminal organization (TCO) working within the United States and allegedly responsible for at...
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Stamford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison

STAMFORD, Conn. - David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that SAMUEL ELIE, 49, of Stamford, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford to 108 months of imprisonment and five years of supervised release for distributing narcotics. According to court...
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H Block Gang Member Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy

BOSTON – A member of the violent Boston-based gang, H-Block, has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for drug conspiracy charges. Trea Lankford, a/k/a “Montana,” a/k/a “Heffna Boss Don,” a/k/a “Tre Cain,” 34 of Boston, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to eight years in...
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Springfield Man Sentenced For Drug Trafficking Offenses

BOSTON – A Springfield, Mass. man has been sentenced in federal court in Springfield for drug trafficking. Marcus Hicks, 46, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to 18 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. In September 2025 was convicted of...
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Glastonbury Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Bath Salt Trafficking Offense

GLASTONBURY, Conn. - David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that HARRISON ELBA, 35, formerly of Glastonbury, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 108 months of imprisonment, seven years of supervised release, and a $5,000 fine for possessing...
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Somersworth Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution

CONCORD, N.H. – A Somersworth man has been sentenced in federal court for possessing 100 grams of fentanyl for distribution, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces. Antoine Valentin, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph N. Laplante to 96 months in federal prison and 4 years of supervised release...
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Warwick Man Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl-Laced Pills

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Warwick man has been sentenced in federal court in Rhode Island for selling fentanyl-laced pills disguised as Percocet, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda Preston Quintanilha, 23, was sentenced on January 20, 2026, by U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy to 36 months of...

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