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Man Charged in Sales of Nearly 50 Pounds of Crystal Meth in Manhattan and Queens

May 13, 2022
NEW YORK CITY – A North Carolina man is charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree for allegedly selling 22 kilograms (over 48 pounds) of crystal methamphetamine in Manhattan and Queens during an undercover investigation. Bridget G. Brennan, New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Frank...

Man Charged with April 2018 Mount Vernon Murder

May 12, 2022
NEW YORK CITY – Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, John B. DeVito, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, New York Field Division, Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration...

Buffalo Man Going to Prison for Selling Heroin and Fentanyl

May 11, 2022
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross and Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division announced today that Moralles Mendez, 44, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, was sentenced to...

Leader of Violent Rochester Drug Ring Sentenced to Life in Prison for Drug and Gun Charges, and Murder

May 11, 2022
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross and Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division announced today that Carlos Javier Figueroa a/k/a Javi, a/k/a Big Bro, 44, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted following a federal jury trial of narcotics conspiracy, possession...

Manhattan Gang Member Convicted of 2014 Murder of Orlando Rivera

May 11, 2022
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the conviction of Christian Pabon, a/k/a “Banga,” of racketeering conspiracy and murder in aid of racketeering. A unanimous jury convicted PABON of every count presented to the jury after a one-week trial...

DEA Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 10, 2022
NEW YORK CITY – In an effort to save lives, DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued public health, non-profit, and law enforcement partners in recognizing the first ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day. This day is an effort to educate individuals around the dangerous...

Brooklyn Gang Leader Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Murder for Hire Conspiracy, Use of Firearm, and Narcotics Trafficking

May 09, 2022
BROOKLYN, NY – Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Ronald Williams, a leader of the ‘90s Crew street gang based in the Canarsie and East Flatbush neighborhoods of Brooklyn, was sentenced by United States District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall to 24 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, conspiracy...

A Man Sentenced For Dealing Drugs on Behalf of Texas “Mexikan” Mafia

May 03, 2022
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – A 29 year-old Corpus Christi resident has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a large drug conspiracy involving heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B...

South Texas Man Sentenced for Smuggling 17 Kilos of Meth

May 03, 2022
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – A 55 year-old Ennis resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession with the intent to distribute kilograms of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Enrique Perez...

Panola County Men Sentenced for Federal Drug Trafficking Crimes

April 28, 2022
TYLER, TX – Three brothers and another man, all from Carthage, have been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Lavara Geray Hinton...
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