Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, co-founder of Sinaloa Cartel, arraigned in New York on international drug charges

MIAMI — Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, 76, a notorious leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, was arraigned today in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, on multiple charges related to international drug…

Two members of Kennedy Street Crew sentenced for roles in drug trafficking and money laundering

WASHINGTON — Two members of the Kennedy Street Crew (KDY), a violent drug trafficking organization, were sentenced today to federal prison for their roles in operating open-air drug markets in Northwest Washington,…

Virginia man pleads guilty to drug distribution and money laundering conspiracy

BOSTON — A Virginia man pleaded guilty today to charges of conspiring to distribute controlled substances and laundering drug proceeds in connection with a scheme involving co-conspirators in Massachusetts and Virginia. Kenneth…

Tampa man sentenced to over 20 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Mitchell Wilson, 35,…

Hyattsville man sentenced to 8 years for possession of ghost gun and intent to distribute drugs

GREENBELT, Md. — Boie Barry, 32, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon…

As President, Kamala Harris Vows to Prosecute Drug Cartels She Allowed to Enter U.S. As Vice President

PHOENIX, AZ – Vice President Kamala Harris took a strong stance on drug cartels during a campaign stop, promising to crack down on those trafficking illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, across the U.S.…

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Bronx man arrested on murder, drug charges following fatal shooting

BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting last week, along with a series of drug-related offenses, police said. Kelvin Mata, 32, of Creston Avenue,…

New York City News

Barnegat Township man pleads guilty to drug and weapon charges

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Clifford Holland, 48, of Barnegat, has pleaded guilty to drug distribution and illegal possession of a firearm, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced on September 9, 2024.…

Police Blotter

Smyrna man arrested on gun and drug charges after police pursuit

HARTLY, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested Richard Butcher, 47, of Smyrna, on multiple gun and drug-related charges after a pursuit near Hartly on Sunday night, authorities said. The incident began on…

Delaware News

Two Port Jervis men plead guilty to drug sales in Orange County

GOSHEN, N.Y. — Two men from Port Jervis have pleaded guilty to drug-related charges in Orange County Court, District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced Tuesday. The guilty pleas stem from separate cases…

Virginia drug dealer going to prison for trafficking fentanyl

WASHINGTON — A 20-year-old man from Alexandria, Va., was sentenced Thursday to 108 months in federal prison for his role in a large-scale narcotics trafficking operation, which involved smuggling fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone…

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American Airlines Mechanic Pushed Cocaine Into U.S. Using Electronics Compartment to Smuggle Drugs

BROOKLYN, NY – A former American Airlines mechanic, Paul Belloisi, was sentenced to nine years in prison on Friday for his role in a conspiracy to smuggle more than 25 pounds of…

Traffic Stop in Seaford Ends with Felony Drug Charges

SEAFORD, Del. — A traffic stop in Seaford late Friday night led to the arrest of a Bridgeville man on DUI and felony drug charges, according to the Delaware State Police. Jeremy…

Police Blotter

Seven Charged in Atlantic City Drug Bust

The Atlantic City Police Department arrested seven individuals in connection with a narcotics investigation. On September 3, 2024, detectives from the Special Investigations Section wrapped up an investigation into drug distribution along…

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Brooklyn man arrested for weapons and drug violations after being found unresponsive in vehicle

BROOKLYN, Md. — On September 4, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., an officer responded to a call regarding an unresponsive man in the driver’s seat of a vehicle on Church Street near…

Maryland News

Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Woodbury Drug Case

WOODBURY, N.Y. — Julio Lewis, 34, of Schenectady, was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison following his guilty plea to criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to Orange County District…

New York City News

Two Arrested in Southeast Baltimore on Drug and Gun Charges

BALTIMORE, MD – Detectives from the Baltimore Police Department’s Southeast District arrested two men following a search and seizure operation on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The investigation, which took place in the…

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New York City Staffer Arrested for Drugs

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 4:48 PM, Ebony Ramjeet, a 25-year-old off-duty New York City employee working as a Community Assistant, was arrested within the confines of the 75th Precinct in…

Three Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested in Wall Township

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three individuals were arrested early Wednesday morning following a traffic stop on State Highway 70, where police discovered methamphetamine and related paraphernalia, authorities said. The arrests occurred at…

Greenwood man arrested for multiple gun and drug charges

GREENWOOD, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested a Greenwood man on multiple gun and drug charges following a traffic stop in Bridgeville. Troopers pulled over Akeem Frazier, 33, on Tuesday morning after…

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