RALEIGH, N.C. – A Raleigh resident was sentenced Monday to nine years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine following an investigation that led authorities to drugs hidden in…
NEWARK, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Thomas…
WILMINGTON, Del. — A 42-year-old man was arrested on felony drug charges after Delaware State Police executed a search warrant at his Wilmington residence, ending a three-month narcotics investigation, authorities…
WALLKILL, N.Y. — A 24-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday night at the Metro North Train Station in Wallkill after officers found her in possession of heroin, fentanyl, and Alprazolam, according…
NEWARK, N.J. — A Paterson man admitted in federal court to conspiring to distribute fentanyl and possessing the drug with intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Habba announced Tuesday. Angelo Restituyo-Garcia,…
SALUDA, N.C. — A 32-year-old woman was arrested Friday after her newborn tested positive for fentanyl, according to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. Jessica Cho, of Saluda, was charged with…
PHILADELPHIA — A major fentanyl trafficking network operating out of North Philadelphia was dismantled this week in a joint law enforcement operation that led to the arrests of seven individuals…
DOVER, NY — A months-long narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a Harlem Valley man Thursday morning, after authorities say he sold fentanyl and methamphetamine across multiple towns along…
A Queens Village, New York man pleaded guilty Friday in Newark federal court to distributing large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…
ARNOLD, PA — Three people, including a 15-year-old boy, are facing drug and child endangerment charges after authorities seized crack cocaine and fentanyl from a home in Arnold, law enforcement…
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men from South River have been charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death following the fatal overdose of a 34-year-old woman in Barnegat Township in February,…
SILVER SPRING, Md. — An 18-year-old is facing multiple gun and drug charges after police in Montgomery County say a drone helped lead to his arrest during a traffic stop…
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty Thursday to federal narcotics conspiracy charges for selling fentanyl and crack cocaine alongside his brother during a two-month operation in 2023. Key…
HARRISBURG, PA — A 27-year-old Allegheny County man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Oakdale girl who fatally overdosed on fentanyl he allegedly…
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
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A resident of High View Estates in the Town of Poughkeepsie was arrested Wednesday after a yearlong investigation linked him to the sale of cocaine and fentanyl,…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Beachwood man is facing vehicular homicide charges after toxicology results revealed he was impaired by drugs during a fatal crash that killed a passenger earlier…
MINEOLA, NY – A Hempstead man has been indicted on drug trafficking, weapons possession, and animal fighting charges after authorities seized fentanyl-laced pills, a loaded handgun, and seven dogs allegedly…
TRENTON, N.J. — An Atlantic County man was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdoses of two teenagers, New Jersey…
NEWARK, N.J.— A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigation led to the sentencing of two men for their roles in running a fentanyl drug mill that supplied bulk quantities…
WARETOWN, N.J. — Three Ocean County residents have been charged with narcotics offenses following a month-long investigation into drug distribution, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that…
TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Holly Schepisi has called on Senate Education Committee Chairman Vin Gopal to bring “Max’s Law” (S-2818) to a vote, aiming to mandate school instruction on…
Ansonia Man Faces Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
**Stamford, CT** – Daqwon Graham, a 30-year-old resident of Ansonia, has been apprehended in Stamford following a federal complaint accusing him of fentanyl trafficking offenses. The arrest was announced by Marc H. Silverman, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Stephen P. Belleau, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA for New England, on Thursday.
Authorities allege that Graham was identified as a major distributor of fentanyl in Fairfield County by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport HIDTA Task Force and the Stamford Police Department. His activities are linked to an overdose death in Branford in March 2023 and another in Shelton in October 2024. Controlled purchases of fentanyl were reportedly made from Graham in January and February 2025.
Graham was arrested on High Ridge Road in Stamford on Wednesday, allegedly in possession of approximately 400 grams of fentanyl. He subsequently appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti in Bridgeport, where he was ordered to remain detained.
The charges against Graham include possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, carrying
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A lengthy narcotics investigation by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and the Kern County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (KC-HIDTA) resulted in the arrest of…
Dutchess County Drug Task Force Nabs Fentanyl Dealer in Poughkeepsie
**Poughkeepsie, NY** – The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force is investigating narcotics and dangerous drug sales in designated hotspot areas, particularly South Clinton Street in Poughkeepsie. Persistent community reports have assisted in these ongoing investigations.
During a recent investigation, Drug Task Force Agents acquired fentanyl from an apartment on South Clinton Street. On Tuesday, they arrested Micael E. Sedano, 21, following purchases made near 4 South Clinton Street. Agents apprehended Sedano in the Town of Poughkeepsie without incident on Wednesday.
Sedano faces charges of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, classified as a class B felony. He was arraigned and released in the City of Poughkeepsie court with a future court date set in compliance with New York State law.
Various agencies supported locating Sedano, including the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Division, the City of Poughkeepsie Police, and the Town of Poughkeepsie Police. Sedano, like any accused, is presumed innocent until proven guilty.