News from April 2023
Four Arrested After DEA-Led Investigation into Waterbury Drug Trafficking Ring
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
22 Kilos of Narcotics, 200,000 bags of Fentanyl, $150,000 Seized
Dominican National Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl Analogue
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that WILLIAM VALERIO-PALERMO, also known as “Willy,” 37, a citizen of the Dominican Republic last residing in East Hartford, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to 70 months of imprisonment for trafficking acetylfentanyl, a fentanyl analogue.
Wellsburg Man Admits Stealing $150,000 From Volunteer Fire Department
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - A Wellsburg, West Virginia, man has admitted to stealing $150,000 from the volunteer fire department where he formerly served as treasurer.
Wyoming Felon Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Unregistered Sawed-Off Shotgun
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Wyoming man who admitted to possessing an unregistered sawed-off shotgun after an attempted traffic stop and chase on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation was sentenced today to two and one-half years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Heroin Trafficking Ring
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that WILFREDO ROSADO-RODRIGUEZ, also known as “Turtle,” 40, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for his role in a large-scale heroin trafficking ring.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
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.
El Paso Man Pleads Guilty in San Antonio to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
An El Paso man pleaded guilty in a federal court in San Antonio Wednesday to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.
Member and Associate of Newark Street Gang Charged With Unlawful Possession of Machinegun Used in Shooting of Three People
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A member of a Newark street gang made his initial court appearance today on firearms charges related to the shooting of multiple victims, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced.
This Saturday is DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
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.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
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.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
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.
El Departamento De Justicia Y La Epa Anuncian Acuerdos De La Ley De Aire Limpio Con Tres Procesadores De Gas Natural
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: El Departamento de Justicia y la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) hoy anunciaron tres acuerdos separados con procesadores de gas natural que requerirán que las compañías paguen $9.25 millones combinados en multas civiles y hagan mejoras en 25 plantas procesadoras de gas ...
Six Indicted as Part of Whatcom County Fentanyl Trafficking Organization
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Ring Leaders Traveled from Seattle to Bellingham with Drug Loads for Local Area Distributors
Wives of Convicted Drug Traffickers Plead Guilty to Laundering Drug Proceeds
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
The wives of convicted drug traffickers Pedro Flores and Margarito Flores have each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Both Men Are Felons Who Intended to Distribute Drugs in the Treasure Valley
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Two men from southern Idaho were sentenced to federal prison in separate drug trafficking cases, announced U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit.
Prison Escapee Sentenced to 10 Years for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Charge Resulting From Shooting of Farmington Police Officer
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Brendan Iber, Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), announced today that Elias Buck was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 10 years in prison. Buck, 24, of Aztec, New Mexico, pleaded guilty on Dec. 8, 2022, to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Two Los Angeles Men Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy That Led to Murder
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Two Los Angeles Men Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy That Led to Murder
Alleged Firearm Traffickers Arrested in ATF Bust
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Three men accused of selling guns illegally were arrested in an ATF takedown on Wednesday, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
New Britain Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RAFAEL MARTINEZ, 31, of New Britain, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to 108 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession offenses.
Stevens Point Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Unlawful Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Lorenzo Miner, 30, Stevens Point, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to six years in federal prison for possessing a firearm after previously being convicted of a felony.