Trafficking

FLEMINGTON, NJ—Malik D. Johnston, also known as Pippin J. Folk, 48, of Flemington, has pled guilty to a charge of second-degree distribution of cocaine. The plea was entered today before …

SECAUCUS, NJ — Secaucus Police have made another arrest at AJ’s Go-Go Bar, intensifying scrutiny over the establishment’s operations. Dilcia Nunez Gomez, 36, of Belleville, was arrested this past week …

NEWARK, NJ—Eight individuals linked to the “793 Bloods,” a faction of the larger Bloods national gang, face charges related to drug trafficking in Newark, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. …

CAMDEN, NJ — Several individuals involved in a gun manufacturing and trafficking network in Passaic and Hudson counties have been sentenced to prison for offenses related to the creation and …

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the indictment of Kenika Danielle Leach, a 33-year-old Baltimore resident, facing 135 counts related to operating a human trafficking ring. The indictment, issued …

QUARRYVILLE, PA — Samuel Carr of Quarryville, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to a substantial prison term ranging from 34.5 to 69 years for his significant role in a methamphetamine distribution …

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Twenty-four individuals linked to the Booker T street gang have been charged with a range of offenses, from drug distribution to armed robbery and bank fraud, …

ORANGE COUNTY, NY – Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and Sheriff Paul Arteta announced significant arrests stemming from a comprehensive law enforcement operation known as “Operation Hot Lunch.” …

AUGUSTA, GA – Kelvin Laron Howard, a 68-year-old resident of Augusta, has been sentenced to nearly 15 years in federal prison following his conviction on several charges related to drug …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A significant crackdown on drug trafficking in the Petworth neighborhood has resulted in several arrests and federal indictments, as announced by the Metropolitan Police Department. The operation, …

TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey officials have charged three individuals in connection with a human trafficking operation involving two juvenile females. The accused are Desmond Bullock, 48, and Andrew Zeleniak, 31, both …

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Brandon Bartley, a 26-year-old Albany resident, has entered a guilty plea to significant drug and gun-related offenses, according to announcements from United States Attorney Carla B. …

SECAUCUS, NJ – Following a tip from a concerned citizen, Secaucus police arrested 61-year-old Josephine Dimoplon on drug distribution charges earlier this month. The initial report, received in early May, …

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the indictment of 13 individuals linked to a substantial drug and gun trafficking operation in Erie and Crawford counties. The 51st Statewide …

Crosswell-Cervantes’ two co-conspirators both also pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Methamphetamine and were sentenced by Judge Logan. On September 20, 2023, Carlos Alberto Castro-Ruiz, 26, of Phoenix, …

According to court documents and statements made in court, an investigation revealed that Issachamil Torres, also known as “Chamil,” was trafficking fentanyl from his residence on Crown Street in Hartford, …

BROOKLYN, NY — A federal indictment unsealed today in Brooklyn charges Yashiya Louisdor, Zaire Alman, Marques Seals, and a fourth unnamed defendant with conspiring to traffic over 40 illegal firearms …

Joel Antonio Villegas, 35, a.k.a. “Junior,” pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. LOS ANGELES – A South Gate man …

“In 2023, there were more than 4,000 suspected overdose deaths in North Carolina. Drug dealers who lace fentanyl into their supply and prey on vulnerable individuals who have an addiction …

Blake Young, 35, pleaded guilty to Count One of the Superseding Indictment before United States Senior District Judge Kim R. Gibson. Following the plea, Judge Gibson sentenced Young to 92 …

Los Angeles, CA – A 14-year-old girl in California was taken into custody on Monday for allegedly murdering Kendra McIntyre, the daughter of a human trafficking survivor, who was shot …

Erik Ventura, 35, pleaded guilty to a superseding indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. U.S. District Court …

According to court documents, during January of 2023, detectives with the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force learned that Cerina Lynn Boehrer, age 40, of Ada, Oklahoma was transporting methamphetamine …

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Nathaniel Howell, 40, of Medford, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of significant quantities of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl with intent to …

Williams’ arraignment will occur this afternoon at 3 p.m. before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle. Burlington, Vermont – The Office of the United States Attorney for the District …