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Richland County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine Conspiracy
David Omar Echevarria, 41, of Richland County, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for drug conspiracy. He was found to have distributed over 5 kilograms of cocaine shipped from Puerto Rico to the Carolinas.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues David Omar EchevarriaRichland CountyDrug ConspiracyCocaineFederal PrisonFBIDrug Trafficking
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Club Miami Owner Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution in Nashville Nightclub
Rimon Salim, owner of Nashville's Club Miami, pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine and cocaine inside his after-hours nightclub. The FBI's investigation used informants, leading to his conviction and a September 2026 sentencing.
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Five in Vermont Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Five men, including three from New York and Pennsylvania, face federal charges for conspiring to distribute cocaine and cocaine base in Franklin County, Vermont. The indictment follows an investigation culminating in arrests and seizures.
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Norwich Man Sentenced to 90 Months for Drug, Gun Offenses and Supervised Release Violation
Javon Morse of Norwich received a 90-month prison sentence for cocaine distribution, firearm possession, and violating supervised release. His arrest followed a police chase and discovery of drugs, ghost guns, and cash, highlighting repeat offenses.
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New Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking
Terrence Davis, 41, of New Haven, admitted to trafficking fentanyl and cocaine from a Branford hotel room. His plea follows an FBI-led investigation that uncovered significant quantities of drugs and cash, leading to a potential 40-year prison sentence.
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DEA Marks 53 Years of Enforcing Drug Laws
The Drug Enforcement Administration marks 53 years of enforcing controlled substance laws. This year, DEA seized 171,167 pounds of cocaine and 16.47 million fentanyl pills, alongside over one million domestic arrests since the 1980s.
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Illegal Alien Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Sacramento Drug Trafficking
Felix Ortiz-Plata, a Mexican national, received 16 years and three months in prison for leading a substantial methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking operation in the Sacramento area, involving a stash house and firearms.
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Galesburg Men Sentenced for Large-Scale Methamphetamine and Cocaine Trafficking
Two Galesburg men, Juan Pablo Garcia and Edgar Calderon, received lengthy prison sentences for their roles in a major drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine and cocaine sourced from Texas and distributed in Illinois.
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St. Louis Felon Pleads Guilty to Meth, Cocaine, and Firearm Charges
St. Louis felon Anthony Watkins pleaded guilty to selling nearly two pounds of methamphetamine to an undercover agent and possessing cocaine, multiple firearms, and additional meth. His conviction is part of a Homeland Security Task Force effort to combat criminal…
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Bardstown Duo Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking
A Bardstown man and woman received federal prison sentences of over 30 years and 10 years, respectively, for their roles in a fentanyl and cocaine trafficking operation that transported drugs from the Mexican border to Kentucky.
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Springfield Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Drug and Firearm Crimes
Joshua Garcia, 26, of Springfield, Massachusetts, received a 75-month federal prison sentence for cocaine distribution and firearm possession. The sentencing by Judge Mark G. Mastroianni follows his March 2026 guilty plea.
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Farmington Trio Charged in Federal Drug and Firearms Case
Three Farmington residents face federal drug and firearms charges after a search warrant yielded cocaine, methamphetamine, multiple firearms, and cash. Alex Scott Rowland, Marco Antonio Villegas Avilez, and Karyle Leanne Rowland are in custody pending trial.
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14 Indicted in Major D.C. Drug Trafficking Operation Near Elementary School
Fourteen individuals face federal charges for allegedly distributing crack and powder cocaine within 1,000 feet of Hendley Elementary School in Southeast D.C., following a multi-agency law enforcement operation.
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Virginia Duo Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, and Cocaine from Florida
Two Southwest Virginia men received federal prison sentences for trafficking fentanyl, meth, and cocaine from Florida. Terry Brandon Watson got 15 years, Marcus Hunter Moran 5 years, following an FBI investigation.
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Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Trafficking in New Jersey
A Maryland man, Luiz Vargas, admitted to trafficking stolen firearms into New Jersey, including weapons from Texas and Colorado. The investigation recovered eight firearms, and Vargas faces up to 10 years in prison for the offense.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Luiz VargasFirearm TraffickingNew JerseyMarylandFBIStolen FirearmsCocaine
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Felon Sentenced to Five Years' Probation for Cocaine and Firearm Sales
An Indianapolis man, Melvin May, received five years' probation for selling cocaine and firearms in Bloomington, Illinois. A convicted felon, May committed these offenses while on probation, leading to federal charges and a recent sentencing.
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Cross-Border Cocaine Tunnel Discovered in Otay Mesa, Four Charged
A sophisticated cross-border tunnel in Otay Mesa led to the discovery of over a ton of cocaine and charges against four individuals. The operation, part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation, targeted a major drug trafficking route.
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking
Rodney Pierce, 38, of Buffalo, received a 72-month prison sentence for cocaine distribution. The case, part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative, involved significant drug and cash seizures.
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Maryland Man Sentenced to 87 Months for D.C. Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
Michael Owens received an 87-month prison sentence for his role in a major fentanyl and cocaine trafficking conspiracy in Washington D.C. He admitted to distributing significant quantities of narcotics, fueling the opioid crisis.
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Narcotics Conspiracy
Buffalo's Torrance Bailey received a 138-month prison sentence for his role in a narcotics conspiracy involving cocaine and fentanyl. His conviction follows a multi-year investigation and includes incidents of drug sales while on home incarceration.
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Illegal Alien Sentenced Six Years for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine in Seattle
A Mexican national received a six-year prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine to Seattle's vulnerable populations, including homeless encampments and the Chinatown-International District, while living a luxury lifestyle.
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Eight Sentenced to Prison in Burlington County Wiretap Investigation for Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Firearms Trafficking
Eight individuals in Burlington County, New Jersey, received prison sentences for fentanyl, cocaine, and firearms trafficking following a federal wiretap investigation. Mansfield Johnson was sentenced to 225 months for his leading role.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues FentanylCocaineFirearms TraffickingBurlington CountyMansfield JohnsonWiretap InvestigationNew JerseyFBI
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Joint Law Enforcement Effort Disrupts Multi-State Drug Trafficking, Nineteen Charged
Nineteen defendants face charges after a joint law enforcement operation dismantled two multi-state drug trafficking organizations in Maryland and West Virginia, seizing drugs, cash, and luxury items.
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Queens Man Sentenced to 63 Months for Cocaine Conspiracy in Ulster County
A Queens man received a 63-month federal prison sentence for cocaine conspiracy in Ulster County. Cecilio Wareham supplied drugs to a trafficking organization, leading to a broader indictment and significant drug seizures by law enforcement.
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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Cocaine Conspiracy
Texas resident Esequiel Maldonado pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution conspiracy, facing a minimum of 10 years in federal prison. His operation involved authorizing sales and setting prices from Texas for distribution in Florida, part of Operation Take Back America.
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Drug Traffickers, Including Illegal Alien, Sentenced to Decades in Indiana Federal Prisons
Six individuals, including an illegal alien, received federal prison sentences for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl in Indiana. Sentences range from 10 to 20 years, with significant drug and firearm seizures.
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Texas Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine Distribution in Louisiana
Texas resident Corey Toliver received a 10-year prison sentence on May 19, 2026, for cocaine distribution in Louisiana. He was found to have transported two kilograms of the drug, following an investigation by federal and state agencies.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Corey ToliverCocaineDrug TraffickingNew OrleansEastern District of LouisianaFBISentencing
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DHS Seizes $6.4 Million in Cocaine from Crude Oil Tanker in Los Angeles Port
Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Coast Guard seized 500 pounds of cocaine, worth $6.4 million, from a crude oil tanker in the Port of Los Angeles, leading to arrests and highlighting ongoing efforts against drug smuggling.
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Homeland Security Task Force Secures Indictments, Pleas, and Sentencings in Puerto Rico
The Homeland Security Task Force in Puerto Rico announced a week of federal prosecutions, securing indictments, guilty pleas, and sentencings for drug trafficking, illegal re-entry, and firearms offenses.
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Waterbury Man Charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses in Brattleboro
Joshua Bedard, 38, of Waterbury, Vermont, faces drug trafficking and firearm charges after his arrest in Brattleboro. He was allegedly involved in cocaine distribution and found with a loaded revolver and 400 grams of cocaine in a rental vehicle.
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