Drug Trafficking News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Drug Trafficking news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.   Long Island Drug Dealer Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused the Death of a Suffolk County Man 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT "This prosecution demonstrates my Office's commitment to confronting the deadly fentanyl epidemic in this district," stated United States Attorney Peace. "Today, the defendant, a drug dealer who carried out his illicit business using illegal guns, was held accountable for distributing fentanyl that caused the tragic poisoning death of a young man on Long Island. The large quantities of fentanyl the defendant distributed all over Suffolk County had a devastating impact on the community, including by taking this young man away from his family.  We will continue to work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute those who contribute to this epidemic." St. Louis Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Fatal Shooting Over Drug Debt 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT The dispute stemmed from a fentanyl sale by Terrell McDaniel.  RGV man receives consecutive sentences after trafficking meth on multiple occasions 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT A 31-year-old Mission man has been ordered to federal prison following his convictions of two counts of possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of meth Two Individuals Plead Guilty to Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl that Caused the Death of a Transgender Activist 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT "The perpetrators of the tragic poisoning of Cecilia Gentili, a prominent leader of the New York transgender community, have now both admitted their guilt in selling the lethal drugs that have caused this heartbreaking death," stated United States Attorney Peace.  "These drugs, heroin and fentanyl, have caused so much pain throughout our community.  I hope this case will bring a sense of closure to Gentili's family and serve as a warning that this Office will be relentless in holding fentanyl dealers accountable."  Allport Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Role Directing Large-Scale Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT Federal jury convicts Browning man of distributing fentanyl that resulted in death of man on Blackfeet Indian Reservation 09/20/2024 08:00 AM EDT You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys