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 Madison Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
Tysean J. Pollard, 22, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 24 months for distributing fentanyl. Pollard pleaded guilty to this charge on December 20,…
Hyattsville Man Pleads Guilty to Possession With Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Cocaine and to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and…
Idaho Falls Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute 11,000 Fentanyl Pills
BOISE – Patricia Gomez, 42, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. In imposing the…
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison in Connection with Fentanyl Death
SIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls man convicted of one count of Distribution of a…
Schuylkill County Man Indicted For Fentanyl Trafficking
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Jose Miguel Peralta, Jr., age 35, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury…
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
MCKEES ROCKS, PA – Eric Howard, a 36-year-old resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for his involvement in narcotics distribution. The sentence, announced…
California Drug Dealer Faces Charges for Fentanyl Trafficking in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today the charges against a California man for his alleged involvement in fentanyl distribution. Timothy Alan Blank, 54, from California, faces charges of…
Joint Task Force Recovers Weapons and Fentanyl in Buffalo Raid
BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Police Department, in collaboration with federal and local law enforcement agencies, executed a search warrant on St. Joseph Avenue on March 6. This operation was authorized by…
Bronx Men Charged for Trafficking Fentanyl as Heroin
BRONX, NY — Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced the indictment of two Bronx residents, Edgardo Rivera, 49, and Francisco Edua-Robles, 38, for their involvement in selling fentanyl misrepresented as…
KENNETH RAPOZA: The Fight Against Fentanyl Must Start With Mexico
KENNETH RAPOZA: The Fight Against Fentanyl Must Start With Mexico Kenneth Rapoza on February 26, 2024 Fentanyl kills more Americans aged 18 to 49 than any other health issue. We’ve seen death…
Biden Admin Touts Progress On Work With China To Combat Fentanyl Crisis – But Experts Say It’s Premature
Biden Admin Touts Progress On Work With China To Combat Fentanyl Crisis – But Experts Say It’s Premature Jake Smith on February 25, 2024 The Biden administration sees advancements in its counternarcotics…
Pennsylvania Mom Heading to Prison for Young Daughter’s Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
HARRISBURG, PA – A Cambria County woman has admitted guilt in connection with the fentanyl-related death of her 5-year-old daughter, resulting in a state prison sentence. Volaura Askew, 27, entered a guilty…
Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution Charges
CONCORD – John Barber, a 32-year-old from Manchester, has admitted to federal charges of intending to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, as announced by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young. Barber pleaded guilty to…
Washington D.C. Mom Charged with Felony Murder in Daughter’s Fentanyl Death
Washington, DC – Sasha McCoy, a 27-year-old Washington D.C. resident, has been arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder following the tragic fentanyl-related death of her three-year-old daughter on October 28, 2022.…
Fentanyl Seizure and Arrests in Collier County Traffic Stop
COLLIER COUNTY, FL – A traffic stop by deputies in Collier County last night led to the seizure of a significant quantity of fentanyl and the arrest of two convicted felons. Around…
Syracuse Teen Arrested for Ghost Gun, Cocaine, Fentanyl
SYRACUSE, NY – A 15-year-old teenager was arrested after being found in possession of a “ghost gun” and substantial quantities of fentanyl and cocaine. The arrest occurred on Saturday, January 27th, around…
China Continues To Dodge Responsibility For Supplying America’s Fentanyl Crisis Ahead Of High-Level Talks With US
China Continues To Dodge Responsibility For Supplying America’s Fentanyl Crisis Ahead Of High-Level Talks With US Harold Hutchison on January 26, 2024 A top Chinese official blamed the United States for the…
San Diego Border Patrol Seizes Over 38 Pounds of Fentanyl
SAN CLEMENTE, CA – In a significant drug enforcement action, San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents confiscated over 38 pounds of fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid, during a routine vehicle stop…
Manchester Woman Pleads Guilty in Major Fentanyl and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy”
CONCORD – Today in federal court, 30-year-old Katie Girgus of Manchester entered a guilty plea for her involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. This development marks Girgus as…
Major Fentanyl Bust in Prince George’s County; Nine Arrested
RIVERDALE, MD — The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gang Unit has arrested nine suspects following the seizure of nearly 14,000 fentanyl pills and multiple firearms from a Riverdale apartment. Detectives, after…