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PRESS RELEASE

Three Wanted Defendants from Mexico Secured in Arizona

March 05, 2025
… Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas PHOENIX, Ariz. – Jose Bibiano Cabrera-Cabrera, 37; Jesus Humberto Limon-Lopez, 43; and Jose Guadalupe Tapia-Quintero, 53; all of Mexico, appeared …
March 05, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Ringleader who headed cocaine conspiracy between Puerto Rico and Buffalo pleads guilty

July 02, 2019
… in Charge Raymond Donovan announced today Cesar Rivera-Figueroa, aka Fat Boy, 28, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, pleaded … suppliers in Puerto Rico to the Buffalo area. Rivera-Figueroa then directed the distribution of cocaine, which … the United States Postal Inspection Service.   Cesar Rivera-Figueroa was arrested in September 2017 along with 11 others …
July 02, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Head of the Gulf Cartel Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez Indicted

March 24, 2022
… Head of the Gulf Cartel Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez Indicted March 24, 2022 … 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov BROWNSVILLE, TX – Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez aka El Contador has been … began in 2015 and continued through 2021. “The arrest of Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez serves a tough blow to the …
March 24, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Drug trafficker sentenced to more than a decade in prison

November 07, 2018
… California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent … are prosecuting the case with the assistance of Theresa Benitez, Ana Guerra, and Michelle Alter Eck.  The …
November 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

25 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking At Santa Catalina Public Housing Project In Yauco, Puerto Rico

February 24, 2015
… specially the Ponce Strike Force. The 25 defendants are: José L. Colón-Paneto, aka “Walter;” José A. Colón-Paneto, aka “Jun;” Jonathan Vargas-Torres, aka … Fernando Pacheco-Ortiz, aka “Chinito;” Luis Alberto Figueroa-Pagán, aka “Kiri;” Christian Xavier Torres-Rivera, …
February 24, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

24 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking

May 20, 2014
… Xavier Rodríguez-Casado, aka “Bebo Gran;” Roberto Baez-Figueroa, aka “Potro;” Lonnie Tapia-Rodríguez, aka “Cascote;” José W. Telleria-Arriaga, aka “Gordo;” Max J. … aka “Love;” Jesús E. Miranda-Lugo, aka “Shaka;” José Oliveras-Ruiz, aka “Cascara;” Hector M. Robles-Alvira; …
May 20, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 13 Years

August 12, 2021
… NEW YORK  – Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Humberto Baez, a produce importer based in Pennsylvania, was … to import cocaine hidden in a carton of chili peppers, Humberto Baez was fueling a violent trade that victimizes …
August 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

San Jose Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Interstate Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy

March 27, 2023
… San Jose Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Interstate … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent …
March 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Rio Grande Valley Defendants Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Terms For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

February 03, 2011
… Agent in Charge Thomas Hinojosa and United States Attorney José Angel Moreno announced today. United States District … and June 2010, include Arturo Pena Molina, 40, of McAllen, Humberto Ontiveros, 42, of Pharr, Texas, and Genaro Torres …
February 03, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Fifteen Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Operating Marijuana Grow Houses Over Twenty Million Dollars Worth Of Marijuana Seized

March 30, 2011
… JACQUELINE MIRELLA ROCA CRUZ, LUIS ESTUARDO, JOSE MARIO SOLAS AGUILAR, MARCO BARRAZA MORALES, EDGAR … ELYSEO SAMAYOA-BARRAZA, JAVIER PORTILLO-MAGAND, ANIBAL BENITEZ CARDOZO, RAMON LEON, AUGUSTINE SANCHEZ, RENE ANTONIO …
March 30, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Three men charged for conspiracy to distribute 30 kilograms of cocaine

November 19, 2019
… De Jesus Osornio, 29, of Los Angeles, California; Raul A. Figueroa Santana, 47, of the Bronx, New York, and Ronal … Leda Dunn Wettre in Newark federal court. De Jesus Osornio, Figueroa Santana, and Hernandez Sepulveda were arrested on … law enforcement officers observed Hernandez Sepulveda and Figueroa Santana arrive in a black Mitsubishi. Law …
November 19, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fentanyl

February 21, 2018
… Enforcement (DEA), New York Division announced that Miguel Figueroa, 32, of Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty to possession … testing determined that the controlled substance sold by Figueroa contained butyryl fentanyl, U-47700, furanyl … officers executed a New York State search warrant at Figueroa’s residence on 15th Street in Buffalo. Officers …
February 21, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Federal, state and local law enforcement arrest seven throughout central Texas for methamphetamine distribution operation

September 15, 2020
… including 25-year-old McGregor resident Gabriel Flores-Benitez. Authorities allege that under the leadership of Flores-Benitez, this organization was responsible for the sale and …
September 15, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

San Jose man sentenced to 102 months for conspiracy to distribute drugs and other crimes

February 10, 2020
… San Jose man sentenced to 102 months for conspiracy to … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent …
February 10, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Authorities Dismantle Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible For Transporting Cocaine And Money Between Puerto Rico-Florida-Connecticut

October 07, 2015
… Carmen Odalis Flores-Dávila; Valeria Mojica-De Jesús; José Burgos-Estrada; Joselyn Alicea-Villegas; David … Villegas; Joson F. Abreu; Jessica Martínez-Alfaro; Juan Figueroa-Cabrera; Kacsy Maldonado-Giegel; Liliana …
October 07, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

48 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Mayaguez

May 05, 2014
… threats to our communities.” Assistant U.S. Attorney José Contreras is in charge of the prosecution of the case.  …
May 05, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Jose Morales Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murdering A Witness In A Baltimore City Case

December 10, 2013
… Jose Morales Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murdering A … - , Md. - U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Jose Joaquin Morales, age 37, of Baltimore, Maryland, to … Transportation Authority Police.  "Today's sentencing of Jose Morales not only closes the book on a career offender, …
December 10, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Inmate Sentenced To Eight Years For Conspiring To Import Marijuana While In Federal Prison

March 12, 2015
… Madison - (608) 210-4300 Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 Humberto Fierro-Rascon, while serving time in federal … for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Humberto Fierro-Rascon, 41, a citizen of Mexico, was …
March 12, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Investigation Results In 114 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In Old San Juan’s La Perla Ward

June 29, 2011
… and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. Defendant José Herrera-Rodríguez, aka “Cascote” is also facing two … the control back to the residents.” The chief of Police, José Figueroa Sancha, said that “this operation is a joint effort …
June 29, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

39 Defendants Indicted in $4.7 Million Meth, Heroin Conspiracy

June 16, 2022
… of the defendants. The federal indictment charges Jose Jesus Sanchez-Mendez, also known as “Michoacano,” 41, … also known as “Sinaloa,” 50, Rafael Perez-Esquivel, 51, Jose Eliazar Valle-Rivera, 39, Uziel Morales-Baltazar, 31, … 30, Sergio Armando Valencia-Ochoa, 36, Juan Humberto Lemus-Mejia, 24, Yuliana Del Carmen Perez Ciprian, …
June 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Charges 50 Members And Associates Of Trinitarios Street Gang With Racketeering, Narcotics, And Firearms Offenses Defendants Include Seven Leaders Of Bronx-Based Gang

December 07, 2011
… of the Police Department for the City of New (NYPD), Joseph Anarumo Jr., the Special Agent-in- Charge of the New … the U.S. Attorney’s Office.” ATF Special Agent-in-Charge Joseph Anarumo Jr. said: “Today’s arrest of members of the … Paulino, Ronald Peralta, Jose Ballenilla, Jose Geronimo-Figueroa, Henry O. Pena, Dave Mcpherson, Vance Hill, Nelson …
December 07, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Rochester man going to prison for more than 21 years for his role in drug trafficking organization: shot at both law enforcers and rival gang members

November 09, 2020
… of a drug trafficking organization led by Carlos Javier Figueroa, which was responsible for the transportation and … were shipped from Puerto Rico. As an active member of the Figueroa drug trafficking organization, Garcia, among other … and January 29, 2018, Garcia lived in the apartment, which Figueroa paid for in exchange for the defendant’s work for …
November 09, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

“Pill Mill” Operators Plead Guilty To Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Charges

March 04, 2016
… Torres and Adam then employed Dr. Francisco Huidor-Figueroa to serve as the pill mill’s doctor.  At Torres’s direction, Dr. Huidor-Figueroa prescribed controlled substances, like oxycodone, … unlawful prescriptions.  In December of 2015, Dr. Huidor-Figueroa pleaded guilty to drug distribution and money …
March 04, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Charged In Sales Of Fentanyl And Heroin Branded “Pray For Death”

October 26, 2017
… Avenue. The intermediary passed the narcotics to Hector Figueroa, 61, who lived in the neighborhood. Figueroa allegedly supplied the narcotics to street level … drug sales, the alleged dealers made cash payments to Figueroa and the intermediary. The defendants discussed the …
October 26, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Members Of Bronx Drug Trafficking Organization Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Narcotics And Firearms Trafficking Offenses

August 09, 2017
… Acosta, aka “A-Loc,” aka “Blue,” aka “True Blue,” Zora Benitez, aka “Baby," Derrick Richardson, aka “J-Rock,” Kevin … be presented this afternoon in Manhattan federal court.  Benitez remains at large.  A chart identifying each …
August 09, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Bronx man sentenced to 71 months for trafficking heroin

July 13, 2020
… Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Jose Luis Reyes, also known as Roberto Camacho Figueroa,” “Joselito” and “Gordo,” 50, a citizen of the Dominican …
July 13, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Three Business Owners Charged with Wiring Drug Trafficking Money to Mexico

September 22, 2022
… like the original indictment, charges Mexican nationals Jose Jesus Sanchez-Mendez, also known as “Michoacano,” 41, … also known as “Sinaloa,” 50, Rafael Perez-Esquivel, 51, Jose Eliazar Valle-Rivera, 39, Uziel Morales-Baltazar, 31, … 30, Sergio Armando Valencia-Ochoa, 36, Juan Humberto Lemus-Mejia, 24, Yuliana Del Carmen Perez Ciprian, …
September 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Judge Sentences Three Methamphetamine Traffickers

February 09, 2015
… months in prison and five years of supervised release. 13. Jose Francisco Jimenez Pina - of Mexico, was sentenced in … a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. 24. Jose Humberto Jimenez Pina - , of Mexico, was sentenced in April …
February 09, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

35 Members And Associates Of Barrio Azteca Gang Charged With Racketeering And Other Offenses, Including 10 Charged In U.S Consulate Murders In Juarez, Mexico

March 09, 2011
… in the murders of Enriquez, Redelfs and Salcido in Juarez. Jose Antonio Acosta Hernandez, aka “Diego”; Eduardo Ravelo, … aka “Benny”; Ricardo Valles de la Rosa, aka “Chino”; Jose Guadalupe Diaz Diaz, aka “Zorro”; Martin Perez Marrufo, aka “Popeye”; Luis Humberto Hernandez Celis, aka “Pac”; Miguel Angel Nevarez, …
March 09, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

San Jose resident sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for role in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

July 17, 2018
… San Jose resident sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent …
July 17, 2018

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