Cape May drug bust uncovers 3,300 bags of elephant tranquilizer sold as heroin
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — A sweeping narcotics investigation led by the Cape May County Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Task Force ended with the arrest of one man and the removal…
Richmond County Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking and Gun Charges
AUGUSTA, GA – Kelvin Laron Howard, a 68-year-old resident of Augusta, has been sentenced to nearly 15 years in federal prison following his conviction on several charges related to drug trafficking and…
Mexican National Indicted for Importing Suicide Drug Into United States
CHICAGO, IL – A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Daniel Gonzalez-Munguia, a 40-year-old resident of Puebla, Mexico, on serious drug charges related to the illegal importation of Pentobarbital into the…
Drug Dealer Arrested in South Boston Following Anti-Trafficking Operation
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Police Department’s Drug Control Unit (DCU) officers apprehended 31-year-old Andy Alcantara-Beltre from Dorchester on drug distribution charges yesterday evening. The arrest occurred around 5:50 PM in South Boston’s District…
Bathroom Commotion at Royal Farms Leads to Drug Arrest
DOVER, DE—Delaware State Police have arrested Paul Brand, a 42-year-old resident of Smyrna, Delaware, following a disturbance at a Royal Farms store in Dover. The incident, which included drug offenses and resisting…
Major Drug Trafficking Ring Busted in D.C. Leads to Multiple Federal Indictments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A significant crackdown on drug trafficking in the Petworth neighborhood has resulted in several arrests and federal indictments, as announced by the Metropolitan Police Department. The operation, spearheaded by…
Westmoreland County Man Sentenced for Illegal Gun and Drug Charges
GREENSBURG, PA – A Westmoreland County man, Robert Easley, has been sentenced to 4 to 10 years in state prison following his conviction for illegal gun possession and drug charges. The sentencing…
Wilmington Man Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges
WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware State Police have taken 37-year-old Omarr Scott into custody following a detailed investigation into his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession. The arrest occurred on…
Drug Deal Interrupted by Atlantic City Police Leads to Two Arrests
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—An alleged drug transaction was disrupted by the Atlantic City Police Department, resulting in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of various drugs. The incident took place on…
Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearms Possession
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Brandon Bartley, a 26-year-old Albany resident, has entered a guilty plea to significant drug and gun-related offenses, according to announcements from United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and…
Elmont Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Weapons and Drug Charges
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Clyves Laurent, a 30-year-old resident of Elmont, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of possessing a defaced firearm and methamphetamine outside a…
Philadephia Fugitive Among Six Busted in Atlantic City Drug Operation
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—A counter-drug operation by the Atlantic City Police Department resulted in the arrest of six individuals on charges related to narcotics possession and distribution, and fugitive justice. This initiative targeted…
Two Charged After Monthslong East Boston Drug Operation
EAST BOSTON, MA—Boston Police and Massachusetts State Police have arrested two East Boston residents on drug trafficking charges following a lengthy investigation. Santiago Alzate, 30, and Martin Alzate, 57, were apprehended on…
North Jersey Woman Charged for Drug Trafficking
SECAUCUS, NJ – Following a tip from a concerned citizen, Secaucus police arrested 61-year-old Josephine Dimoplon on drug distribution charges earlier this month. The initial report, received in early May, alleged that…
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Remove Mandatory Sentences for Drug Crimes
TRENTON, NJ — In the ongoing legislative session, New Jersey Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter has introduced Bill A4464, which proposes the removal of mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug crimes. This…
Major Drug Bust in Hanover: One Arrested
HANOVER, MD—A significant drug-related arrest has occurred in Hanover following an investigation by detectives from the Northern District Operational Unit. The arrest was part of a crackdown on suspected drug distribution activities…
Bridgeville Man Arrested for DUI and Drug Charges
BRIDGEVILLE, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Robert Layton of Bridgeville on multiple charges, including felony DUI and drug-related offenses. The arrest occurred yesterday morning after troopers observed suspicious driving…
Utica Drug Investigation Nets Arrest
Utica, NY – Utica Police Special Investigations Unit members conducted an arrest related to an ongoing narcotics investigation on Tuesday. During the operation, both cash and narcotics were confiscated. Khaliq Hussein, 32…
Drug Bust in Dorchester Lands Woman in Jail
Dorchester, MA – Members of the Drug Control Units of District C-6 and C-11 apprehended Michelle Mallon, 50, of Dorchester, on Saturday at approximately 11:39 AM. Officers responded to community complaints of…
Major Drug and Firearms Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the indictment of 13 individuals linked to a substantial drug and gun trafficking operation in Erie and Crawford counties. The 51st Statewide Investigating Grand…
Arrests Made in Hartly Drug Bust
Hartly, DE – The Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Joshua Bryant and 58-year-old Shawn Haley, both of Hartly, Delaware, for felony drug charges after executing a search warrant in a residence in…
Sixteen Charged in Major New Jersey and Pennsylvania Drug Bust
NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger has announced the arrest of nine individuals involved in a significant drug trafficking organization in Newark. The group, including residents from Newark, Elizabeth, Parlin,…
Drug and Weapon Charges Laid After Utica Police Respond to Reported Shooting
Utica, NY – Utica Police units were dispatched to a residence on Barton Ave after a female reported being shot at during an attempt to retrieve property on an afternoon in May.…
Cash, Drugs, Gun Seized in Utica Drug Raid
Utica, NY – After a lengthy investigation, the Utica Police Special Investigations Unit, along with UPD Patrol Division and Oneida County Sheriff Narcotics Unit, executed a search warrant on Antonio Ware, 39,…
Fugitive Virginia Drug Dealer Arrested During Traffic Stop
STAFFORD, VA – Detectives in Stafford County successfully located and detained a known drug dealer, Shaheim Perry, on Tuesday afternoon. Perry, who was wanted for possession of controlled substances with intent to…
Colchester Man Found Guilty by Jury of Drug, Gun, and Robbery Offenses
According to court records and evidence presented at trial, by at least July of 2021 Troupe was a source of cocaine base (also known as “crack cocaine”) to residents of Swanton, Vermont,…
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