Prescription Drugs News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Prescription Drugs 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." Seven Charged after Federal Investigation Disrupts Massive Counterfeit Pill Manufacturing Operation 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT A federal grand jury in Bridgeport has returned an indictment charging seven individuals with offenses related to the large-scale manufacture and trafficking of counterfeit pills containing synthetic opioids and other substances. Drug Dealer Sentenced for Distributing Fake Pills that Contained Fentanyl 09/19/2024 08:00 AM EDT U.S. District Judge John D. Russell sentenced Jacob Dean Rowell, 27, of Tulsa, for Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime.  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