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Suburban Chicago Man Convicted of Laundering Drug Proceeds for Mexican Traffickers

March 28, 2022
… Name SA Justin Williams (571) 362-6208 chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 230 S. Dearborn Street Ste. 1200 Chicago , IL … in the United States.  Han picked up the drug money from others in the Chicago area and used the cash to …
March 28, 2022
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Phoenix Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Selling Fentanyl that Led to Woman's Death

March 24, 2022
… Phoenix Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Selling Fentanyl that Led to … a young mother whose life was taken by fentanyl she bought from Holguin in August 2019. In December 2021, U.S. District … compassion and creative solutions in protecting Arizonans from these pills. We are grateful to our partners at DEA and …
March 24, 2022
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Former Pain Clinic Doctor Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Money Structuring

March 17, 2022
… Former Pain Clinic Doctor Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Money … Wellness and Pain Specialists, a pain management clinic, from May 2014 until it shuttered in June 2018. Bird used the …
March 17, 2022
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Two Plead Guilty in Methamphetamine Conspiracy

March 09, 2022
… Guilty in Methamphetamine Conspiracy March 09, 2022 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 … methamphetamine to a cooperating witness in amounts ranging from 100 to almost 280 grams. Velez supplied Lunn with the …
March 09, 2022
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… Name SA Justin Williams (571) 362-6208 chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 230 S. Dearborn Street Ste. 1200 Chicago , IL … indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, including from home medicine …
April 20, 2021
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City of Chicago skyline lit red in support of Red Ribbon Week and DEA’s 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2020

October 21, 2020
… Name SA Justin Williams (571) 362-6208 chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 230 S. Dearborn Street Ste. 1200 Chicago , IL … that a majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from home medicine …
October 21, 2020
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Two men charged in federal court with looting pharmacies in Chicago

August 25, 2020
… Two men charged in federal court with looting pharmacies in … Name SA Justin Williams (571) 362-6208 chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 230 … Shy Jackson. The theft of controlled substance medication from pharmacies results in temporary or permanent closures, …
August 25, 2020
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Concord Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

June 04, 2021
… Concord Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms … with our law enforcement partners to keep our state safe from violence and to stop the flow of deadly drugs.  As this …
June 04, 2021
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DEA 360 Maine and Partners Host Two Day Virtual Town Hall Summit

April 09, 2021
… Host Two Day Virtual Town Hall Summit April 09, 2021 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 … Adult Town Hall Summit will be held April 13th and 14th from 3:30pm – 5:00pm and is open to all parents, educators, …
April 09, 2021
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Former Bristol Resident Sentenced to 51 Months for Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine Dealing

March 10, 2021
… Former Bristol Resident Sentenced to 51 Months for Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine Dealing … 2020, investigators made controlled purchases of fentanyl from Crump. On March 3, 2020, Crump was arrested in West …
March 10, 2021
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Clinton Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Marijuana, Fraud and Money Laundering Convictions

March 02, 2021
… Clinton Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Marijuana, Fraud and Money … for drug, money laundering and fraud convictions arising from his role in a large-scale marijuana grow operation.  …
March 02, 2021
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Rochester Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl

February 25, 2021
… Rochester Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl … participated in four controlled drug purchases from Fall and another individual at their Rochester, New … 2018 and 2019, he and another individual purchased fentanyl from a Massachusetts-based source and then distributed some …
February 25, 2021
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Dover Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking

February 25, 2021
… Dover Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking February 25, … and the DEA, a substantial amount of fentanyl was removed from the streets and significant drug trafficker is now … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the New Hampshire State Police.                ###     …
February 25, 2021
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Auburn man sentenced to 70 months for drug trafficking

January 29, 2021
… Auburn man sentenced to 70 months for drug trafficking January 29, 2021 New … Administration learned that Mandigo was obtaining fentanyl from a source located in Massachusetts.  On March 7, 2018, …
January 29, 2021
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Uxbridge doctor sentenced to seven years in prison for conspiring to distribute over 3.5 kilograms of amphetamines

January 15, 2021
… Uxbridge doctor sentenced to seven years in prison for conspiring to distribute … a credit card or debit card. Caraceni collected the cash from the office or received funds through deposits to her …
January 15, 2021
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Member of Southeastern Connecticut drug ring sentenced to 10 years in prison

August 25, 2020
… Member of Southeastern Connecticut drug ring sentenced to 10 years in prison August 25, 2020 New England … Connecticut drug trafficking ring. This matter stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement …
August 25, 2020
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Hartford man sentenced to 9 years in prison for role in heroin and fentanyl trafficking ring

August 27, 2020
… Hartford man sentenced to 9 years in prison for role in heroin and fentanyl … were receiving bulk quantities of heroin and fentanyl from out-of-state suppliers. They then stored, processed and … The DEA’s Hartford Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office and the Bristol, …
August 27, 2020
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Bridgeport man sentenced to five years in federal prison for crack and cocaine offenses

July 07, 2020
… Bridgeport man sentenced to five years in federal prison for crack and cocaine … conducted three controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Samas in Bridgeport.  On November 6, 2018, Samas was …
July 07, 2020
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Honduran National involved in New Haven drug ring sentenced to five years in prison

May 26, 2020
… Honduran National involved in New Haven drug ring sentenced to five years in prison May 26, 2020 New England … proceeding occurred via videoconference. This matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task …
May 26, 2020
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Dorchester man sentenced for federal narcotics and firearms charges

February 20, 2020
… Dorchester man sentenced for federal narcotics and firearms charges February … shipped large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and heroin from Boston to Cape Cod, where it was then redistributed. …
February 20, 2020
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Waterbury man involved in New Haven drug ring sentenced to 5 years in prison

February 11, 2020
… Waterbury man involved in New Haven drug ring sentenced to 5 years in prison February 11, 2020 New England … release, for trafficking heroin.  This matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task …
February 11, 2020
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Providence man sentenced to 60 months in prison on drug trafficking and firearm charges

November 22, 2019
… Providence man sentenced to 60 months in prison on drug trafficking and … as he exited his vehicle, several small bags of heroin fell from Valenzuela’s lap. He was also found to be in possession … consented to a search of his Providence residence from which law enforcement seized approximately 53 grams of …
November 22, 2019
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Waterbury man sentenced to 79 months for distributing heroin

November 22, 2019
… Waterbury man sentenced to 79 months for distributing heroin November 22, 2019 … release, for distributing heroin. This matter stems from a statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who …
November 22, 2019
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Bridgeport man who distributed heroin to overdose victim sentenced to five years in prison

October 15, 2019
… Bridgeport man who distributed heroin to overdose victim sentenced to five years in prison October 15, 2019 New England … investigators made four controlled purchases of heroin from Hinton.  He was arrested on a federal criminal …
October 15, 2019
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Lawrence man sentenced to 60 months for distributing fentanyl

September 23, 2019
… Lawrence man sentenced to 60 months for distributing fentanyl September … made in court, on March 12, 2019, the defendant traveled from Massachusetts to New Hampshire and sold approximately … Trafficking Organizations and individuals who are coming from out of state to distribute this poison in order to …
September 23, 2019
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New York City man sentenced to 135 months for drug distribution

April 04, 2019
… New York City man sentenced to 135 months for drug distribution April 04, 2019 New … the drugs in Central Maine. The drugs were obtained from sources in New York and distributed through a network …
April 04, 2019
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Southeastern Connecticut heroin trafficker sentenced to 12 years in federal prison

January 29, 2019
… Southeastern Connecticut heroin trafficker sentenced to 12 years in federal prison January 29, 2019 New … documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from an investigation that began after several heroin …
January 29, 2019
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Stamford man on supervised release pleads guilty to drug dealing charge

December 19, 2018
… pleads guilty to drug dealing charge December 19, 2018 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 … that he violated the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal conviction. According to court …
December 19, 2018
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Boston man sentenced to 19 years in prison for possession of fentanyl, cocaine, firearm and ammunition

December 12, 2018
… Boston man sentenced to 19 years in prison for possession of fentanyl, … set up for three days later. On May 6, 2016, Belis drove from Hopkinton to Boston, where law enforcement observed Belis picking up a backpack from a basement apartment. Belis then travelled to a …
December 12, 2018
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32 Kilograms of fentanyl worth $28.8 million seized and two Dominican Nationals arrested for trafficking

October 23, 2018
… 32 Kilograms of fentanyl worth $28.8 million seized and two Dominican … Nationals arrested for trafficking October 23, 2018 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … 2018, during which officers seized two kilos of fentanyl from the front passenger seat of the vehicle Morell-Oneill …
October 23, 2018