Poughkeepsie Drug Bust: Man Accused of Selling Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Arrested on Whinfield Street
A Poughkeepsie man was arrested after investigators say he sold crack cocaine contaminated with fentanyl during a drug task force investigation. Poughkeepsie, NY — A 56-year-old man has been arrested following a…
Two Rhode Island Men Charged in Wide-Ranging Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
BOSTON – Two Rhode Island men have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that spanned across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York. Jasdrual Perez, 33,…
New Florence Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Possessing Methamphetamine and Fentanyl
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A former resident of New Florence, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to a total of 60 months in prison followed by 4 years’ supervised release on his…
Eight Defendants Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Distributing Fentanyl Linked To Multiple Overdose Deaths In The Bronx
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Timothy Foley, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York Division (“DEA”), and Keechant…
California Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Large-Scale Fentanyl Analogue Pill Mill Operation
TRENTON, N.J. – A California man was sentenced today to 360 months in prison for conspiracy and manufacturing, distributing, and possessing with intent to manufacture and distribute a fentanyl analogue, U.S. Attorney…
Grand jury indicts St. Louis woman linked to fentanyl overdose investigation
ST. LOUIS – On February 16, 2022, a federal grand jury indicted Chuny Ann Reed, age 46, for distribution of crack cocaine (cocaine base) and fentanyl, and distribution of cocaine base and…
St. Mary’s County Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Distribution of Fentanyl and for Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
Greenbelt, Maryland – DeAundre Tyrique Keys, a/k/a “Dre,” age 35, of Lexington Park, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to federal charges of distribution of fentanyl and to being a felon in possession of…
West Warwick Man Admits to Trafficking Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A West Warwick man who arranged to sell thousands of counterfeit OxyContin pills containing fentanyl to an undercover member of the Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force pleaded guilty…
Court Sentences Key Member of Local Drug Trafficking Organization to 22 Years Imprisonment for Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking
MOBILE, AL– On February 10, 2022, United States District Court Judge Terry F. Moorer sentenced Edwin Jerome Owens, aka “EJ”, from Grand Bay, Alabama to 264 months imprisonment for his role in…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison a for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl and Heroin
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A resident of Philadelphia, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to a total of 60 months in prison followed by 4 years supervised release on his conviction of…
Toxic Fentanyl, Meth Smoke Make Seattle’s Transit System Unusable, Authorities Say
Seattle’s transit system has become unusable after reports of toxic fentanyl and meth smoke, volatile behavior and dangerous work environments, which has scared off travelers, local authorities said, The Seattle Times reported…
Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of User; Longest Sentence to Date
Assistant U. S. Attorneys Stephen H. Wong (619) 546-9464 and Mikaela L. Weber (619) 546-9734 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – February 14, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Jahvaris Lamoun Springfield was sentenced in federal…
Tennessee Man Admits Distributing Fentanyl
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Mario Lavonta Ward, 46, of Tennessee, pleaded guilty today to a federal drug crime. According to court documents, Ward admitted that on June 8, 2021 he sold a quantity…
Penn Hills Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing 14 Kilos of Fentanyl, a Firearm and Ammunition
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Penn Hills, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and possession of a firearm…
Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl
CONCORD – Christopher R Ross, a/k/a Chris R. Ross, 41, of Waterboro, Maine pleaded guilty in federal court to distribution of fentanyl, United States Attorney John…
Rensselaer Man Admits to Distributing Fentanyl Pills
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Shawn Pondillo, age 26, of Rensselaer, New York, pled guilty today to distributing fentanyl. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Acting Special…
Nurse Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Fentanyl Vials
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that BRYAN WILSON, 39, of Madison, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge…
New Castle County Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution
WILMINGTON, Del. – David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today that a New Castle County man pleaded guilty today to distribution of fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Richard…
Farmington Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearm Charges
CONCORD – Thomas Blanchette, 45, of Farmington, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and unlawful possession of a firearm,…
Thirteen charged for Fentanyl distribution during Akron anti-drug operation
By Akron Police Department AKRON, Ohio – Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal grand jury returned an eighteen-count superseding indictment charging 13 individuals as part of a drug…
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Over 500 Grams of Fentanyl
Baltimore, Maryland – John Cooley, age 20, of Nottingham, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District…