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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking Offenses

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Eric Castañeda, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division, and Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Rafael Columbie was sentenced to 10 years in prison. A federal jury convicted...


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Mexican National Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for East Texas Drug Trafficking

News Release: SHERMAN, Texas - A Mexican national has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for trafficking drugs through the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S Attorney Damien M. Diggs today.


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“Wrecking Ball” lands LPR in Federal Prison

News Release: GALVESTON, Texas - A 44-year-old legal permanent resident from the Dominican Republic has been sentenced in a cocaine and heroin conspiracy, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


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Three Sentenced in Conspiracy that Brought Methamphetamine to St. Louis

News Release: ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Friday sentenced two of the final three defendants in a conspiracy that brought methamphetamine from California to St. Louis.


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Wanted Fugitive Antonio Lopes Moreno Returned to Glenn County to Face Homicide Charges

News Release: Wanted Fugitive Antonio Lopes Moreno Returned to Glenn County to Face Homicide Charges.


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U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) publishes 135 press releases in May

There were 135 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in May.


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Statement Regarding Law Enforcement Response to Deputy United States Marshal Shooting

News Release: Statement Regarding Law Enforcement Response to Deputy United States Marshal Shooting.


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Southern California Resident Indicted for Trafficking 150,000 Fentanyl Pills

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment Thursday against Pantalion Lopez-Zavala, 30, of Hesperia, charging him with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark announced.


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California Man Convicted of Felony Offenses During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A California man was found guilty in the District of Columbia today of two felony offenses related to his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.


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FBI Seeks Info on Death on Wind River Indian Reservation

News Release: FBI Seeks Info on Death on Wind River Indian Reservation.


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Janeen DiGuiseppi Named Assistant Director of the FBI's Insider Threat Office

News Release: Janeen DiGuiseppi Named Assistant Director of the FBI's Insider Threat Office.


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17 press releases published in March by Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force

There were 17 press releases published by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in March.


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U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys publishes 1,384 press releases in March

There were 1,384 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys in March.


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On the Eve of the Day Marking 20 Years Since an American Boy was Kidnapped in Mexico City, the FBI Releases New Age-Enhanced Photo and Offers Reward

News Release: On the Eve of the Day Marking 20 Years Since an American Boy was Kidnapped in Mexico City, the FBI Releases New Age-Enhanced Photo and Offers Reward.


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Illinois Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - An Illinois man was sentenced today for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.


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Texas Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A Texas man was sentenced in the District of Columbia today on six offenses, including two felonies, committed during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.


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Taunton Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

News Release: BOSTON - A Taunton man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed fentanyl throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.


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Vermont Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession

News Release: BOSTON - A Vermont man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.


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Southbridge Man Sentenced for Attempting to Distribute Cocaine Sent Through the Mail from Puerto Rico

News Release: BOSTON - A Southbridge man has been sentenced in federal court in Worcester for attempting to distribute a kilogram of cocaine.


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Georgia Man Sentenced on Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A Georgia man was sentenced today on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.