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Heroin and Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced to More Than 33 Years in Federal Prison
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, resident Brian Dennis was sentenced to more than 33 years in federal prison for leading a years-long conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl
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Armed Drug Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison
A 35-year-old Providence man for whom court records indicate multiple previous state court convictions for similar conduct, was sentenced today to seven years in federal prison for being an armed drug dealer, a felon in possession of firearms, and for trafficking heroin, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
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Lowell Man Sentenced for Cocaine Conspiracy Tied to Colombian Organized Crime Organization
A Lowell man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for conspiring to distribute cocaine.
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Man Admits to Hiding Meth in Air Freshener
A 57-year-old man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 180 grams of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
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Schuele Boy Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Roderick Arrington, a/k/a Ra-Ra, 41, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to racketeering conspiracy, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Providence Man Sentenced on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges
A Providence man found to be in possession of more than 500 grams of cocaine and 100 fentanyl pills, and who, as a previously convicted felon, was illegally in possession of several magazines of ammunition that he was legally prohibited from possessing, was sentenced today to more than two years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
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Boston Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking
A drug trafficker operating out of the Boston area has pleaded guilty to his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.
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Oroville Man Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment on April 19, 2023, against Joseph Alan Childers, 37, of Oroville, charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Acting Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris announced.
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Two Face Life for Drug Trafficking in Local Parking Lot
Two Mission men have pleaded guilty for their roles in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
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Phoenix Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Trafficking Fentanyl
Luis Ernesto Morales-Reyes, 38, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge James A. Soto to 78 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release.
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Crawfordville Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison
Justin Deangelo Randolph, 38, of Crawfordville, Florida was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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Brevard County Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Offense
U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. sentenced Anthony David Keels (61, Titusville) to 15 years in federal prison. In December 2022, Keels had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as using a minor to distribute methamphetamine.
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Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison
U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber sentenced Ivon Javier Cobbs, Sr. (41, Clearwater) to eight years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl. Cobbs had pleaded guilty on January 5, 2023.
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North Country Drug Operation Results in Arrests of 31 Individuals
31 individuals have been arrested as part of a coordinated drug enforcement operation in Coos and Grafton counties, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
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Both Men Are Felons Who Intended to Distribute Drugs in the Treasure Valley
Two men from southern Idaho were sentenced to federal prison in separate drug trafficking cases, announced U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit.
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Wives of Convicted Drug Traffickers Plead Guilty to Laundering Drug Proceeds
The wives of convicted drug traffickers Pedro Flores and Margarito Flores have each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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Six Indicted as Part of Whatcom County Fentanyl Trafficking Organization
Ring Leaders Traveled from Seattle to Bellingham with Drug Loads for Local Area Distributors
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction
The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction
The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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This Saturday is DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction
The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.