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Father and Son Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl and Firearms

Father and Son Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl and Firearms

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – A father and son, Antonio Espinoza Zarate and Francisco Javier Espinoza Galindo, were taken into custody on Monday for trafficking fentanyl and illegal firearms. The arrests were the result of an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) working with various federal and state law enforcement agencies in Southern California.

Antonio Espinoza, also charged with illegal reentry, is accused of multiple illegal arms and drug sales. In July 2023, he allegedly sold firearms and over 500 grams of fentanyl pills. In August 2023, he is said to have sold an AR-style rifle and approximately one kilogram of fentanyl pills, supplied by Francisco Espinoza.

Espinoza, originally from Mexico, was previously deported multiple times and reentered the U.S. illegally. If convicted, both father and son face a maximum life sentence and a minimum of 10 years in federal prison.

The ICE HSI-led El Camino Real Financial Crimes Task Force, including the ATF and Los Angeles Police Department, played significant roles in the operation. The public is encouraged to report suspected trafficking activities to

Father Sentenced to 45 Years for Child Abuse of Daughter

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Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Child Abuse

**Freehold, NJ** – A Marlboro Township resident has been sentenced to 45 years in state prison. The sentencing follows the conviction for the sexual and physical abuse of his daughter over a period spanning more than six years.

Andrey V. Penkin, aged 51, will be required to serve at least 37 years of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole. This information was disclosed by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

The announcement took place on Friday, underscoring the severity of the crimes committed by Penkin. The prosecutor emphasized the gravity of the offenses and the extensive duration over which the abuse occurred.

Details regarding the exact timeline or other specifics surrounding the case have not been provided. However, the prosecution expressed intentions to ensure justice was served.