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Husband and Wife Sentenced for Federal Fentanyl & Firearm crimes

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Kevin Lamonte Powell Jr., 41, of Crestview, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after having previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon. His wife and codefendant, Shantel Marie Powell, 38, of Crestview...
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Tacoma Man Who Persisted in Drug Trafficking Despite Being Stopped With More Than 25 Pounds of Meth Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison

SEATTLE –A Tacoma man who continued to distribute large amounts of fentanyl pills even after being found with a large load of methamphetamine was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 66 months in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd. Rogelio Pena, 22, is one of thirteen...
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Prolific Fentanyl Distributor in Greater Seattle Area Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

SEATTLE– A 40-year-old Everett, Washington man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to six years in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd. Lamin Saho, aka “Buck,” was a significant fentanyl dealer identified in a wiretap investigation that culminated with fourteen arrests in October 2024 and five...
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Mexican National Residing in Sacramento Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment Thursday against Roberto Hernandez, 35, a Mexican national unlawfully in the United States and residing in Sacramento, charging him with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm...
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Leader Of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Involving Attempted Murder and Drug Trafficking

BOSTON – A Boston area man has plead guilty to his role in Cameron Street, a violent Boston gang. Anthony Centeio, a/k/a “Wheezy,” 37 of Boston and Rehoboth, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise; conspiracy to distribute 500 grams of more of cocaine, cocaine base and...
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New Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 23 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that WILLIE FRANCO, 37, of New Haven, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 280 months of imprisonment and 10 years of supervised release for narcotics trafficking...
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Schenectady Man Sentenced to 330 Months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes, and for Violating Supervised Release Conditions

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Jabree Jones, a.k.a. “Breezy,” age 33, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced on January 9, 2026, to 300 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms crimes, including a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, and possessing firearms in...
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Fall River Man Convicted of Drug Distribution Resulting in Death of a Minor and the Sale of Drugs and Machineguns on Telegram App

BOSTON – A Fall River man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to drug distribution resulting in the death of a minor, as well as multiple other charges filed this week associated with his sale of drugs, machineguns and firearm parts on the Telegram app. Benjamin Hunt, 27...
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Hobbs Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

ALBUQUERQUE – A Hobbs man was sentenced to 26 years in prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon. There is no parole in the federal system. According to court documents, on October 19, 2023, agents with the Lea County Drug Task Force stopped a SUV...
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Southbridge Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Cocaine Conspiracy and Possession of a Machinegun

BOSTON – A Southbridge man pleaded guilty yesterday to his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, including possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possessing a machinegun. Miguel Lopez, 28, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine; one count of possession with...

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