“Firearms traffickers present an immediate danger to communities within and outside our district,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “We are committed to working with our federal, state, local, and…
According to court documents, a federal search warrant was executed on April 9, 2024, at two residences – one in Orlando and one in Ocoee – used by Pherai-Bogeajis. At…
According to her plea agreement, in May and June 2023, law enforcement coordinated two controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Stewart. The first purchase was tested to contain approximately 29.2 grams…
Worcester, MA – Michael Lamountain, 41, from Oxford, faces serious allegations for sex crimes against children, including producing child sexual assault material. Authorities released this information on Friday, April 26.…
On Saturday, at 12:11 PM, authorities apprehended Jose Virella-Castro, Jarlin Soto-Soto, Alejandro Fernandez, Michael Moreira, and Rafael Puntier on drug trafficking allegations in Boston. The operation started after months of…
Republican state Sen. Shannon Grove of California blasted her Democratic colleagues for weakening a bill that would make buying a child for sex a felony offense. The bill, which Grove…
BALTIMORE, MD — Early in the morning on April 18, 2024, Baltimore’s Group Violence Unit (GVU), supported by a coalition of law enforcement agencies, successfully concluded a months-long investigation into…
Montgomery County, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s Vice and Intelligence Unit have arrested two women on prostitution-related charges following a six-month investigation into illicit activities at…
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A comprehensive four-month investigation led by the Narcotics Strike Force, alongside the United States Drug Enforcement Administration – High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas-Monmouth/Ocean Post of Duty…
SCRANTON, PA – Ras Dalmar Johnson, a 27-year-old resident of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of drug trafficking and firearms violations, as announced…
CLEVELAND, OH – Federal and local law enforcement agencies have announced a significant breakthrough in the battle against organized crime in Northeast Ohio with the unsealing of a superseding indictment…
BARNEGAT, NJ – A local woman has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for her role in a large-scale narcotics distribution network. Laurie Maxson, 54, of…
DORCHESTER, MA — On the morning of April 8, the District C-11 Drug Control Unit (DCU) of Dorchester arrested 19-year-old Boston resident David Dillard on charges related to drug trafficking.…
HARRISBURG, PA – In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 17 individuals implicated in a major…
COLUMBUS, OH – Two local individuals receive significant prison sentences for their involvement in federal drug crimes, marking their second convictions. Francisco Ruellas-Gonzalez, 31, and Jaime Renteria, 33, both of…
BOSTON, MA – A significant guilty plea has been entered by a New Hampshire man involved in a large-scale drug trafficking network. Andre Watson, 47, from Nashua, N.H., pled guilty…
SECAUCUS, NJ – The Secaucus Police Department’s Anti-Crime Unit has made significant arrests following an investigation into illegal firearm trafficking, leading to the apprehension of an 18-year-old Newark resident. Malahki…
ELKINS, WV – Daniela Marie Giancoli, 34, from Baltimore, Maryland, has entered a guilty plea for her role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in West Virginia. The admission was…
HARTFORD, CT — Michelle Cruz, a 38-year-old from Waterbury, Connecticut, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for her involvement in a significant narcotics distribution network. Following her…
PITTSBURGH, PA — Sahire Walker, a 45-year-old resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for his involvement in crack cocaine trafficking and related…
UTICA, NY – A collaborative effort leads to significant narcotics bust in Utica. On March 22, the Utica Police Department, together with Oneida County Sheriff Narcotics investigators and the UPD…
ALBANY, NY – Jeffrey C. Civitello Jr., 24, from Schenectady, New York, has been sentenced to 132 months and a day in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and…
GREENWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a significant drug enforcement operation, the New Jersey State Police Mobile Safe Freight Unit intercepted a large quantity of illegal drugs during a routine commercial…
TAMPA, FL — Raymond Montanez, a 42-year-old resident of Land O’ Lakes, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to the distribution and possession of cocaine. United States Attorney…
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the conclusion of a significant investigation into opioid distribution and healthcare fraud at Spivack, Inc., formerly known as Verree Pharmacy in Philadelphia. This…