Tag: fentanyl
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DEA Highlights Parental Role on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
The DEA marks National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2026, emphasizing the 'Power of the Parent' in combating the crisis. The agency will host extended museum hours and its 'Faces of Fentanyl' memorial exhibit.
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Fairfax Health District Reports Significant Drop in Opioid Overdose Deaths
Fairfax Health District sees a 22% drop in opioid overdose deaths, the lowest in a decade. The county's Opioid and Substance Use Task Force uses settlement funds for prevention, education, and treatment programs, including youth initiatives.
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Fairfax County Sees Decade-Low Opioid Overdose Deaths Amid Enhanced Prevention Efforts
Fairfax County reports a 22% reduction in opioid overdose deaths, a 10-year low, as its task force utilizes legal settlement funds for new prevention campaigns and expanded youth treatment programs.
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DEA Intensifies Fentanyl Crackdown with Community Support
The DEA is actively combating fentanyl, seizing millions of pills and disrupting drug networks. Community involvement through reporting suspicious activity and safe medication disposal is crucial in protecting neighborhoods from this dangerous opioid.
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DEA Warns of Lethal Counterfeit Pills Flooding U.S. Market
Criminal drug networks are flooding the U.S. with lethal counterfeit pills, often containing fentanyl and sold online. The DEA warns these pills are indistinguishable from real medications and pose a severe public health threat.
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DEA Summit Concludes with Major Fentanyl Seizures and Renewed Commitment
The DEA's inaugural Fentanyl Free America Summit concluded, announcing the seizure of over four million fentanyl pills and 1,158 kilograms of powder. The summit reinforced a unified commitment to combat the fentanyl crisis through partnerships, prevention, and support.
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Rep. Walkinshaw Demands Investigations into Fatal ICE Shootings, Advances Bipartisan Legislation
Rep. James Walkinshaw calls for independent investigations into two fatal ICE shootings, while also announcing House passage of bipartisan bills to combat fentanyl and honor Congressman Gerry Connolly, and addressing federal workforce concerns.
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Fentanyl and Cocaine Conspiracy
David Washington of Buffalo received a 252-month prison sentence for his role in a fentanyl and cocaine distribution conspiracy. Investigations uncovered significant quantities of drugs and over $1.1 million in cash across multiple residences, highlighting extensive drug trafficking operations.
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Huntington Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Geon Lavell Henderson, 53, of Huntington, received a 12-year prison sentence for his role in a drug trafficking organization distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Huntington area, part of Operation Take Back America.
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Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Fentanyl and Cocaine Charges
Alphonzo Keith Baker, 51, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty to federal fentanyl and cocaine distribution and possession charges in the Charleston area. He faces significant prison time, with sentencing scheduled for October 2026.
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Lehigh County Man Sentenced to Life for Fatal Fentanyl Distribution
Dimitris Smith, Jr. of Whitehall, PA, received a life sentence for distributing fentanyl that caused a 38-year-old woman's death in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, and for subsequent drug dealing while on supervised release.
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Pittsburgh Felon Sentenced to 46 Months for Firearm and Narcotics Violations
Jamar Perminter, 26, of Pittsburgh, received a 46-month federal prison sentence for firearm and narcotics violations. Law enforcement recovered a loaded pistol, fentanyl/heroin, and $84,000 during a search, with Perminter being a previously convicted felon.
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Eastern District of Texas Sentences Five to Over 900 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
Five defendants received a total of 903 months in federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas during June 2026, following Homeland Security Task Force investigations into drug trafficking and other crimes.
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Randolph Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
A Randolph man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges in Boston federal court. Jose Mendes faces sentencing in October 2026 after authorities found fentanyl, cocaine, and modified firearms at his residences.
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California Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Over Seven Years for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Conspiracy
A California man received an 87-month prison sentence for distributing over 46 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl in Hawaii and laundering drug money through shell corporations, following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation.
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House to Consider Key Legislation on Fentanyl, Terrorism, Travel, and Pilot Programs
The House of Representatives will consider four significant bills on July 13, 2026, covering illicit fentanyl trafficking, terror threat assessment for non-NATO allies, improving family travel, and extending a pilot program.
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Georgia Inmate, Accomplice Sentenced for International Fentanyl Trafficking from China
A Georgia inmate and an accomplice received lengthy federal prison sentences for orchestrating an international fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoid trafficking operation from China, utilizing contraband phones and cryptocurrency.
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House to Consider 15 Bills, Including Homeland Security and Election Reforms
The House will convene Monday to vote on 15 bills, including measures to designate post offices, enhance homeland security, improve travel for military and families, combat fentanyl trafficking, and reform campaign finance and election administration.
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Rocky Ford Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug and Firearms Crimes
Rocky Ford man Mario Rocha, 27, received a 20-year federal prison sentence for drug distribution and firearms crimes. FBI agents seized fentanyl, meth, cocaine, 17 firearms, and a pipe bomb from his residence, making the community safer.
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Horry County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl and Firearm Offenses
Quentin Raymar Price of Longs received 80 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and possessing firearms as a felon. The sentence follows an investigation by multiple agencies into drug trafficking and gang activity.
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Six Charged in Madison Drug Trafficking Case Linked to Homeland Security Task Force
Six individuals from Madison and Chicago face federal drug trafficking charges involving cocaine base, methamphetamine, and fentanyl, stemming from a Homeland Security Task Force investigation in Wisconsin.
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DEA, Partners Launch "Walk For Lives" Against Fentanyl Crisis
The DEA, United Against Fentanyl, and affected families are hosting "Walk For Lives" events nationwide on July 11, 2026. These walks aim to raise awareness about drug overdoses, the leading cause of death for young Americans, and promote a #FentanylFreeAmerica.
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Tennessee Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking at Bristol Casino
A Tennessee man received a 60-month federal prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl-laced pills and powder in Southwest Virginia, including at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Bristol, following an August 2025 operation.
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Operation Fast Track Nabs 83, Seizes Drugs and Firearms in New York Counties
Operation Fast Track led to 83 arrests and major drug and firearm seizures across Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties. Federal, state, and local agencies collaborated to remove criminals and narcotics, enhancing community safety for the summer season.
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House to Consider Rep. Walkinshaw's Bills to Honor Connolly, Combat Fentanyl
Rep. James Walkinshaw's bipartisan bills to rename the Springfield Post Office after Gerry Connolly and improve fentanyl trafficking data are set for House consideration next week, aiming to honor a predecessor and enhance public safety.
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DEA and United Against Fentanyl Announce "Walk For Lives" to Combat Overdoses
Join the DEA and United Against Fentanyl this Saturday, July 11, 2026, for "Walk For Lives" events. These walks honor fentanyl victims, educate the public on overdose risks, and build partnerships to stop the drug's spread, aiming for a #FentanylFreeAmerica.
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Career Offender Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Dayton
Dayton career offender Steven Waldon received a 200-month prison sentence for leading a fentanyl trafficking ring, coordinating sales via Facebook Messenger. This marks his third federal conviction for drug-related 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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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to Three Years for Role in Connecticut Drug Ring
Benjamin Dozier, 44, of Bridgeport, received a 36-month prison sentence for supplying fentanyl to a major drug trafficking organization in southwestern Connecticut, following a 2024 investigation.
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Federal Prosecutors Dismantle Major Drug Rings in South Dakota, Securing Over 660 Years in Sentences
Federal prosecutors in South Dakota have dismantled four major drug trafficking organizations, securing over 660 years in prison sentences for 54 defendants. The operations significantly disrupted the flow of methamphetamine and fentanyl into the state.
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