Former Member of Baltimore’s Safe Streets Program Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Ronald Alexander, age 50, of Baltimore, Maryland to 135 months in federal prison, followed by eight years of supervised release, for…

Two Men Indicted On Drug Trafficking Charges

SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on September 21, 2021, Walter Pruitt, age 34, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Michael Cox, age 38, of Brooklyn,…

‘Overdose Crisis’: Methamphetamine Related Deaths Nearly Tripled From 2015 To 2019

U.S. methamphetamine-related deaths in adults between the ages of 18 to 64 nearly tripled from 2015 to 2019, according to a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The study found that the…

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Two from Los Angeles Stopped by State Police are Indicted on Drug Charges following HSI Investigation

PITTSBURGH, PA- Two residents of Los Angeles, California, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, PA on charges of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R.…

Couple Indicted for Murder, Assault and for Shooting That Killed Toddler, Injured Three in Buffalo

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 22-year-old Dequan I. Richardson and 25-year-old Jonay B. Robinson of Cheektowaga were arraigned this morning before Erie County Court judge Susan Eagan on…

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Two charged for using drone to smuggle drugs into Orange County prison

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man living under a stolen identity and a female inmate have been charged with using a drone to smuggle drugs into the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange.…

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Leader Of Latin Kings Set Sentenced To 19 Years In Prison

Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that CARMELO VELEZ, a/k/a “Jugg,” was sentenced today to 19 years in prison in connection with his participation…

Jury Convicts Columbia Man of Illegal Firearm

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Columbia, Missouri, man has been convicted by a federal trial jury of illegally possessing a firearm. Jeremiah Ezekiel Brown, 36, was found guilty on Monday, Sept. 20,…

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Nine Individuals On Drug Trafficking Charges

INDIANAPOLIS – A federal grand jury in Indianapolis returned indictments charging nine people with various charges including several counts of distribution of controlled substances, money laundering, and possession with intent to distribute…

Six Allegheny County Residents Indicted on Drug Charges

PITTSBURGH – Six residents of Allegheny County have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating federal narcotic laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen Kaufman announced today. The three…

Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Distribution Charge

Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KEVIN LUCAS, also known as “Dutch,” 61, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to…

Pittsburgh Man Sentenced in West End Drug Case

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to time served with five years of supervised release on his conviction of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, Acting…

Long Island MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty to 2016 Murder in Brentwood

Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Nelson Argueta-Quintanilla, a member of the Sailors Locos Salvatruchas Westside (Sailors) clique of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13, a transnational criminal…

Illegal Possession of Drugs and Firearms Send Two Shreveport Men to Federal Prison

SHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that two defendants were sentenced today by United States District Judge Donald E. Walter to time in federal prison for…

Ohio woman sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Brookelyn Myers, of Bellaire, Ohio, was sentenced today to 12 months of incarceration for her role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.…

Ohio County woman sentenced for fentanyl distribution

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Paula Blake, of Wheeling, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 18 months of incarceration for drug distribution, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Blake, age 45, pled…

Florida Man Sentenced to Prison on Federal Drug Charge

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Christopher Michael Adkins, 37, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in…

Buffalo Man Arrested And Charged With Drug And Gun Possession

CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Luis Miguel Cruz Del Moral, 37, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged…

Monongalia County woman admits to drug charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Kelsey McClung, of Westover, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. McClung, 28, pleaded guilty today to one count of…

Another drug bust at Brick’s Mapleleaf park sends four to jail

BRICK, NJ – Earlier this month, Brick Township Police Department Detectives observed suspicious activity in the area of Mapleleaf Park. As a result, Ptl. Scott Smith conducted a motor vehicle stop. Ptl.…

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