PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Attorney Joins with Special Agents in Charge of DEA and FBI to Announce Law Enforcement Surge Combatting Nighttime Fentanyl Trafficking in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco

June 13, 2024
… 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 …
June 13, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Fourth Honduran National Extradited to the U.S. in Prosecution of Tenderloin District Drug Trafficking Organization

May 09, 2024
… 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 …
May 09, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

“M30 King of Fresno” and 17 Members of His Drug Trafficking Ring Charged

April 01, 2022
… 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 …
April 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Sixteen indicted in multi-state drug distribution ring

November 02, 2021
… to Fiji. The alleged leaders of the drug distribution ring, Jose Maldonado-Ramirez, 33, and his fiancé, Iris … including: Amado Pedro Castillo, 59, Brooklyn, New York Jose Nolberto Bernal, 28, Kent, WA Fernando Alcides … made additional arrests of the distribution network: Joseph Troy Easton, 42, Bremerton, WA Angelique Marie …
November 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Monterey County drug dealer and Mexican pharmacist charged in fentanyl overdose death case

October 08, 2020
… 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 …
October 08, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Stockton man sentenced to more than 12 years prison for drug distribution conspiracies and possessing a machine gun

December 16, 2019
… 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 …
December 16, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

San Francisco man pleads guilty to crimes related to illegal fentanyl pill manufacturing operation

July 12, 2019
… 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 …
July 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Aryan Brotherhood members and associates charged with racketeering for directing murders and other violent crimes from inside California prisons

June 06, 2019
… 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 …
June 06, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Sweeping 2-day Operation Targets International Organized Crime In Sacramento Area Neighborhoods

April 04, 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 …
April 04, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Spiderweb Snags Cocaine, Meth, Weapons And Over $1 Million In Cash

January 20, 2011
… Georgia; Wilber Avalos Perez, 36, of Smyrna, Georgia; Jose Carlos Soto-Pineda aka “Pedro Mendoza,” 29, of Sandy Springs, Georgia; Jose Patino-Chavez aka “Markos Jaimes,” 38, of Marietta, …
January 20, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

FedEx Indicted For Its Role In Distributing Controlled Substances And Prescription Drugs

July 18, 2014
… 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 …
July 18, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Nine Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances Over The Internet

March 27, 2013
… 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 … of operation.  Herholz was ordered to forfeit $3,386,829. Joseph Carozza, 67, of West Orange, New Jersey, was …
March 27, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Fresno, Tulare And Kern Counties’ Marijuana Prosecution Update

April 15, 2013
… 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 …
April 15, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

22 Alleged Gang Members Indicted For Multiple Violent Crimes

November 08, 2017
… aka Gabby, 46, Eddie Torres aka Monterrey 38, Jose Luis Moreno aka Lucky, 23, Gilberto Espinoza Garcia, … Chavez, 33; and Grisel Salas aka Cris, 34, of Donna; and Jose Ruben Palomo-Martinez, 48, of Mission. Those arrested …
November 08, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

30 People Linked To Two Southern California Drug Transportation Networks Indicted On Federal Narcotics Charges

August 21, 2013
… the transportation of smuggled drugs to transporters; Jose Cruz Gonzalez-Cordova, 55, who allegedly transported … he crossed the international border into the United States; Jose Ricardo Garcia Vazquez, 26, of Mexico, who allegedly …
August 21, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Authorities Seize $34 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In The Caribbean

October 23, 2013
Federal Authorities Seize $34 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In The Caribbean October 23, 2013 Caribbean Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-4700 (787) 475-4504 Tony Velazquez Recruiter Name Special Agent Recruiter (571) 362-2069 …
October 23, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

63 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Ponce

March 12, 2014
63 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Ponce March 12, 2014 Caribbean Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-4700 (787) 475-4504 Tony Velazquez Recruiter Name Special Agent Recruiter (571) 362-2069 …
March 12, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Dismantles Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible For Transporting Drugs And Money Between Puerto Rico-Culebra-St Thomas

April 01, 2014
Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Dismantles Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible For Transporting Drugs And Money Between Puerto Rico-Culebra-St Thomas April 01, 2014 Caribbean Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-4700 (787) 475-4504 Tony Velazquez …
April 01, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

39 Kilos Of Heroin Worth Over $20 Million Seized In Richmond Hill, Queens

September 20, 2012
… heroin distribution center. Agents arrested one individual, Jose Santiago Diaz, who worked at the location where heroin … a window and an air conditioner. Shortly after midnight, Jose Santiago Diaz exited the building and drove off in a …
September 20, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Dial Tone Dismantles Heroin Trafficking Organization

December 06, 2013
… drug trafficking organization in late fall of 2010 after Jose "Flip" Rodriguez, current New York State Department of … sale of a controlled substance in the third degree at Jose Rodriguez's Otsego County Court sentencing in December …
December 06, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Sixteen Members Of Own Every Dollar Gang Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Racketeering And Narcotics Offenses

August 02, 2022
…  a/k/a “Nose,” a/k/a “A-Kash,” Victor Colon, a/k/a “V,” Jose Gutierrez, a/k/a “G,” and Nijmah Marte, a/k/a “N,” … Jowenky Nunez, Sr., Argenis Tavarez,, Victor Colon, Jose Gutierrez, and Nijmah Marte conspired to distribute and … Jowenky Nunez, Sr. Argenis Tavarez Victor Colon Jose Gutierrez Nijmah Marte Life Imprisonment; Mandatory …
August 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Multi-State Polydrug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Nearly Two Decades in Prison for Drug Conspiracy, Illegal Possession of Firearms and Money Laundering

June 16, 2025
… that distributed fentanyl, fentanyl analogue and cocaine. Joseph Correa, 35, was sentenced by on Friday, June 6, 2025, … local suppliers, and that he and co-defendants and brothers Jose Martinez and Luis Martinez regularly traveled to Puerto … been converted into a fully automatic weapon.  In May 2024, Jose Martinez was sentenced to 90 months in prison, to be …
June 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Ten “OED” Gang Members Charged with Narcotics Conspiracy

March 23, 2022
… Brian Hernandez, a/k/a “Malikai,” Victor Colon, a/k/a “V,” Jose Gutierrez, a/k/a “G,” Argenis Tavarez, a/k/a “Nose,” … Jowenky Nunez, 19, Brian Hernandez, 22, Victor Colon, 24, Jose Gutierrez, 20, Argentis Tavarez, 22, and Nijmah Marte, …
March 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Money Laundering

October 07, 2024
… 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 …
October 07, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Extradition of Honduran Nationals in Fight Against Fentanyl Trafficking in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco

February 27, 2024
… 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 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Three Members of Northern California Drug Trafficking Groups Convicted at Trial

February 16, 2024
… 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 … networks. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Daniel Pastor and Joseph Tartakovsky prosecuted the case with the assistance …
February 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Attorney and Federal Law Enforcement Officials Assemble with State Law Enforcement Officers and Local Dignitaries in Show of Unity Against Fentanyl Trafficking in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco

November 02, 2023
… 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 …
November 02, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Woman Who Dealt Drugs From Her Lake Stevens Restaurant Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

February 02, 2023
… records filed in the case, Rodriguez-Moreno and her husband Jose Morales-Flores, 39, were part of a wide-ranging drug … memo. On October 19, 2021, Rodriguez-Moreno’s husband, Jose Morales-Flores, was sentenced to ten years in prison. …
February 02, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Central Florida cocaine trafficking ring dismantled

June 12, 2019
… 10 years Javier Albaladejo Lopez 24, Tampa 10 years Hector Jose Carrasquillo Perez 26, Cataño, Puerto Rico 10 years Jose Angel Mendoza, Jr. 29, Tampa 8 years, 1 month Antonio …
June 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Twenty-Four Indicted In Oxycodone Trafficking And Health Care Fraud Scheme

October 12, 2011
… Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector (HHS-OIG), José A. Gonzalez, IRS Special Agent in Charge, Director … financial schemes,” said IRS Special Agent in Charge Jose Gonzalez. “The trafficking of oxycodone and oxymorphone …
October 12, 2011