Tag: methamphetamine
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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.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Drug TraffickingMadison, WisconsinFBIHomeland Security Task ForceCocaine BaseMethamphetamineFentanyl
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Monroe County Men Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Two Monroe County men, Eli Valentine Calero and John Charles Ehrhard, Jr., were convicted of drug trafficking and firearms offenses after a jury trial. They face significant prison sentences for their roles in distributing methamphetamine.
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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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Dayton Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl, Meth Conspiracy While on Release
Dayton's Marcus Gullatte, Sr., 38, pleaded guilty to fentanyl and methamphetamine conspiracy charges. Already on federal supervised release, this marks his third drug trafficking conviction, now facing 10 years to life in prison.
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Mexican Nationals Charged in Drone Meth Smuggling Attempt at Louisiana Prison
Two Mexican nationals face life in prison after being charged with attempting to smuggle methamphetamine into a Louisiana federal prison using a drone, following a police pursuit and discovery of drugs.
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California Siblings Sentenced to Decades for Major Missouri Drug Conspiracy
California siblings Lorenzo and Adam Marquez received decades in prison for leading a major drug conspiracy. They supplied vast quantities of meth, fentanyl, and cocaine to Missouri, with drugs transported via flights and other means.
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Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Leading Drug Ring in West Virginia
A Detroit man, Joshua Willie McCarver, pleaded guilty to leading a drug trafficking organization distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in Huntington, West Virginia. He faces significant prison time for his role in the illicit operation.
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Former Anchorage Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking
Former Anchorage attorney Justin Facey pleaded guilty to drug trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. He faces 10 to 40 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for October 2026.
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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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Mexican National Arrested on "Kingpin" Drug Trafficking Charges in Arizona
A Mexican national faces federal "kingpin" drug trafficking charges after his arrest at the U.S. border. The indictment alleges he led an enterprise importing fentanyl and methamphetamine, part of a major Homeland Security Task Force investigation.
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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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Athens Meth Dealer Gets Two Life Sentences in Cross-Border Drug Case
James Len Ramey received two life sentences for distributing hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine from an Athens auto shop. This conviction is part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation into a cross-border drug ring.
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Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution and Illegal Firearm Possession
Jordan Mefferd, 47, pleaded guilty to distributing over a pound of methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms in Iowa. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison due to his extensive criminal history.
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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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Chicago Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Distribution in Cedar Rapids
Jonathan Quinn Carter, 37, from Chicago, was convicted by a federal jury in Cedar Rapids for distributing ice methamphetamine. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison for his role in transporting and selling the drug.
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Former Ellsworth Woman Sentenced for Methamphetamine Conspiracy and Money Laundering
Jenna Garniss, a former Ellsworth woman, received a 61-month prison sentence for her involvement in a methamphetamine distribution and money laundering conspiracy spanning from California to Hancock County, Maine.
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Huntington Man Sentenced to Five Years for Meth Distribution
Matthew Robert Hudson, 41, of Huntington, received a five-year prison sentence for distributing over 50 grams of methamphetamine. The conviction stems from a 2025 traffic stop where 120 grams were seized, which Hudson admitted he intended to sell.
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Modesto Dark Web Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years
Devlin Hosner, 37, of Modesto, received a 10-year prison sentence for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine on the dark web, laundering proceeds via cryptocurrency, following an investigation by the NCIDE Task Force.
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California Man Sentenced to Over 18 Years for Hawaii Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking
A California man received over 18 years in prison for trafficking significant amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine to Hawaii, concealing drugs in canned goods. The sentencing follows a Homeland Security Task Force investigation.
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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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Galloping Goose Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering and Fatal Shooting Charges
Three members of the Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club admitted guilt to federal charges, including racketeering, extortion, and a fatal 2021 shooting at Lake of the Ozarks, as part of Operation Take Back America.
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Springfield Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Leading Multi-Million Dollar Drug Trafficking Organization
Keith L. Rayford received a 30-year federal prison sentence for leading a drug trafficking conspiracy in Springfield, Mo., involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and ecstasy, and millions in controlled substances.
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Phoenix Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Drug Trafficking and Enforcer Role in Transnational Organization
Carlos Zamora, a Phoenix resident, received a 35-year federal prison sentence for his role as an enforcer and distributor in the Monarrez Drug Trafficking Organization, involved in fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine distribution across the U.S.
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Ocean County Woman Sentenced to 151 Months for Methamphetamine Distribution
Ocean County's Denise Manco received a 151-month sentence for distributing over 1,500 methamphetamine pills. Her "career offender" status, due to prior convictions, significantly increased her federal prison term.
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California Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Multi-State Drug Trafficking
A Los Angeles man received a 150-month prison sentence in Dayton, Ohio, for orchestrating a multi-state drug conspiracy. Ernesto Villalobos shipped kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine to several states, including Ohio, from 2021 to 2024.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal Ernesto VillalobosDrug TraffickingLos AngelesDayton, OhioFentanylMethamphetamineFBI
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Michigan Man Pleads Guilty in West Virginia Meth Trafficking Case
Robert Ford, 44, of Michigan, pleaded guilty to methamphetamine conspiracy in West Virginia, part of a 16-person drug trafficking investigation. He faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison.
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Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution
Buffalo man Julius M. Hatten pleaded guilty to a methamphetamine distribution charge, facing significant prison time and fines. The plea follows a multi-agency investigation that seized drugs, cash, and ammunition from his residence and vehicle.
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Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Counterfeit Adderall Methamphetamine Conspiracy
Two Mexican nationals received prison sentences for distributing counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine. The HSTF investigation uncovered a darknet operation, seizing over 5 kg of drugs and an industrial pill press.
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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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Birmingham Men Indicted on Methamphetamine Distribution, One Charged with Murder for Hire
Two Birmingham men, Joshua Cole Rasberry and Donald Paul Sheets, face methamphetamine distribution charges. Rasberry is also indicted for murder for hire and firearm offenses related to drug trafficking in Jefferson County, Alabama, following an FBI investigation.
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