Leader of Illegal Pill Distribution Network Sentenced to 25 Years for Violating Federal Narcotics, Firearms and Fraud Laws

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 25 years imprisonment on his conviction of violating federal narcotics, firearms and health care fraud laws, United…

Guatemalan Woman Indicted for Falsely Using Social Security Number

WICHITA, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Guatemalan national with one count of possession of a false social security card/number. According to court documents,…

Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of “Molly”

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK –Rory R. Williams, aka “Wildman,” aka “Wild,” aka “Man,” aka “Shawn Carter,” age 45, of Syracuse, New York, pled guilty yesterday to distributing N-Ethylpentylone, also known as “molly,” a…

Stockton Methamphetamine Traffickers Charged

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Stockton residents Jose Curiel, 35, and Roberto Tostado-Cadenas, 43, charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent…

San Benito man admits to trafficking over 250 kilograms of meth in gas tank

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 44-year-old San Benito resident has pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute liquid meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Pedro Rodriguez III pleaded guilty today to…

Siblings Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine From Arizona to Wisconsin

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Douglas Mack, 45, Phoenix, Arizona, and Emily Mack, 36, Madison, Wisconsin were sentenced this week…

Boston Gang Associate Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

BOSTON – A Boston gang associate was sentenced today for cocaine and firearm offenses in connection with his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Renardo Williams, 45, of South Boston, was sentenced…

Federal Charges Brought Against Stanislaus County Men After 440 Pounds of Methamphetamine Seized

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against Hugo Vigil Villagomez, 42, of Oakdale, and Serafin Villagomez Vigil, 27, of Riverbank, charging them with possessing and conspiring…

U.S. Attorney Chung Announces HIDTA Designation for Lawrence County

PITTSBURGH – United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today that Lawrence County has been officially designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) by the White House’s Office of National…

Pittsburgh Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years’ Imprisonment

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 15 years of imprisonment and 10 years of supervised release on his conviction of violating federal narcotics…

Wildwood man charged after authorities found at least 400 pounds of methamphetamine

ST. LOUIS – A man from Wildwood, Missouri has been caught with at least 400 pounds of methamphetamine, federal charging documents allege. Kolby L. Kristiansen, 68, was indicted by a grand jury…

Maryland heights man charged in suspected overdose death of St. Charles mother of three

ST. LOUIS – A man suspected of supplying drugs to a St. Charles mother who died last month was indicted Wednesday on a charge of possession and distribution of fentanyl. The woman’s…

Florida Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Selling Methamphetamine And Possessing A Firearm As Convicted Felon

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle today sentenced Cecil Hickox (46, Hillard) to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and…

Passaic County Man Admits Role In Illegal Money Transmitting Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in an illegal money transmitting business, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Enmanuel Nunez-Reyes, 29, pleaded guilty by videoconference…

Somerset County Man Charged with Distributing Meth

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A resident of Meyersdale, PA, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung…

Dark Web Vendor of Illegal Narcotics Indicted for Distributing Heroin and Cocaine in Exchange for Bitcoin

A three-count indictment was unsealed today in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, charging Edison Hernandez, also known as “dragoncove,” “originaldragoncove,” “theoriginaldragoncove” and “Nino,” with distribution…

McKeesport Woman Pleads Guilty after Police Uncover a Kilo of Heroin. Fentanyl and a Fentanyl Analogue During Car Search

PITTSBURGH – A McKeesport, Pennsylvania resident pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Shaila Ashby, age 30, pleaded guilty to one…

U.S. Attorney’s Office partners with City of Detroit to host Peacenic in O’Hair Park.

DETROIT – More than thirty community organizations and state, and federal law enforcement agencies participated in the first Peacenic held in O’Hair Park on Saturday, July 9 from 11-2. The event was…

Peralta, New Mexico, pharmacy agrees to settlement relating to violations of the Controlled Substances Act

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Joe’s Pharmacy of Peralta, New Mexico, has agreed to pay to the United States…

Nassau County Repeat-Offender Sentenced To More Than Seven Years In Federal Prison For Methamphetamine Offense

Jacksonville, Florida – Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan today sentenced Shawn Andrew Wilson (47, Fernandina Beach) to seven years and eight months in federal prison for possessing with the intent…

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