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TEXARKANA, Texas – Terrance Lamar Peacock, also known as "T," has been sentenced to 370 months in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas. Peacock pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, resulting in death. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. This case is a part of an effort by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) to combat the opioid epidemic.

Franklin, NJ - Mauricio Gutierrez, a 50-year-old Franklin resident, has been charged with federal offenses related to the distribution of fentanyl, which resulted in four tragic overdose deaths in 2022. The charges, which include two counts of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and one count of distributing cocaine, were filed against Gutierrez in connection with a series of overdose incidents that occurred on June 24, 2022, in North Brunswick and Franklin.

Mauricio Gutierrez faces serious charges as U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announces his arrest following four overdose deaths. Morristown, NJ — Mauricio Gutierrez, a 50-year-old resident of Somerset, New Jersey, has been charged with two counts of distributing fentanyl that resulted in death, and one count of distributing cocaine. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the charges after Gutierrez was arrested and appeared in Newark federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge James B. Clark III.

A San Jose man has been charged with murdering his own mother by intentionally poisoning her with fentanyl, police said. The incident, initially reported as a possible death, took place on June 6, 2023, at a residence in the 1100 block of Utopia Place, police said.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Raul Morales, a 42-year-old resident of El Paso, Texas, was sentenced on September 25, 2023, to 120 months (10 years) in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for his involvement in possessing over 29 kilograms of a substance containing fentanyl and xylazine.

The District of Colorado's United States Attorney's Office has declared that Marlene McGuire, a 58-year-old resident of Colorado Springs, has been convicted for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which led to the death of a minor. After about two hours of deliberation, a federal jury in Denver returned guilty verdicts against McGuire on Friday, September 22, 2023.

The Middle District of Pennsylvania's United States Attorney's Office recently declared that Bryce Stanger, a 35-year-old resident of San Yisidro, California, received an 18-year prison sentence from Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann of the U.S. District Court on September 22, 2023. This ruling was made in relation to Stanger's involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we understand the heightened importance of prioritizing the health and safety of our community. To address the pressing health concerns, we have taken swift actions to implement a virtual approach to our naloxone trainings. Participants in these virtual sessions will gain invaluable knowledge and step-by-step instructions on how to effectively respond to an opioid overdose using naloxone.

In recent years, the rise in fentanyl-related overdoses has become a pressing public health concern. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has infiltrated various illicit drugs, posing a severe risk to anyone who may come into contact with it, even occasionally. Whether you're an occasional drug user or not, understanding the dangers of fentanyl and how to reduce your risk of overdose is of paramount importance.

In a recent operation conducted by the Hartford Police Department's Vice and Narcotics Unit, four individuals have been arrested and charged with drug and weapons offenses. The investigation was initiated in response to suspicions of a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in the city of Hartford.

BOISE - U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, Josh Hurwit, has announced the outcomes of three distinct drug trafficking cases in Southern Idaho. These cases involve the distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms, highlighting the continued efforts to combat drug-related crimes in the region.

MISSOULA — Roger Ossie Nickerson, a 40-year-old resident of Marion, Montana, has been sentenced to 10 years and one month in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in distributing fentanyl pills and methamphetamine in Flathead County. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, with U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen presiding over the case.

Border Patrol agents have seized over 2,700 pounds of the synthetic opioid fentanyl at the southern border so far this fiscal year, enough to kill every American several times over. This massive amount underscores the urgent fentanyl crisis fueling record drug overdoses nationwide.

Border Patrol agents have made significant seizures of fentanyl this fiscal year, surpassing the quantity required to potentially harm the entire U.S. population. Alongside this concerning trend, agents are also grappling with an unprecedented influx of migrants at the southern border.

The Douglas Police Department recently arrested a 19-year-old individual from Pearson, identified as Nathan Rodriguez, following a traffic stop. Local officers reported that Rodriguez and two minors were found in possession of a large quantity of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine after their vehicle matched the description of a car linked to a recent shooting incident.

Lexington, KY — A federal indictment against Jamele Wydale Mundy was unsealed Tuesday, revealing charges of possession with intent to distribute large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine. The federal Grand Jury returned the indictment September 21 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

In 2022, New York City faced a staggering and heartbreaking reality as drug overdose deaths reached an all-time high. A total of 3,026 lives were lost to unintentional drug poisoning, marking a 12% increase from the previous year and the highest number since records began in 2000.

In a significant development in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking, a federal grand jury has indicted Javier Moreno-Garibaldi, a 37-year-old resident of Salinas, California, on charges of distributing fentanyl. This indictment follows an extensive investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) into a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization operating out of Mexicali, Mexico, known for trafficking large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The operation extended into Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky, with law enforcement officers intercepting thousands of fentanyl pills during their investigation.

Renny Antonio Parra Paredes has been charged with narcotics distribution resulting in death after four young children at a Bronx daycare were exposed to opioids. He played a significant role in selling large quantities of fentanyl and other drugs that were found packaged and stored in the daycare facility.

September 25, 2023, CHATTANOOGA, TN - Bobby Reco Edwards, 36, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for his involvement in a Chattanooga fentanyl distribution ring. Judge Charles Atchley handed down the sentence on September 25, 2023. Edwards was part of a conspiracy operating in Chattanooga from July 2021 to February 2022, investigated by multiple agencies, including the Chattanooga Police Department. Agents intercepted Edwards' phone calls, revealing his participation in fentanyl transactions, notably one particularly disturbing transaction that was set to take place at Eastdale Cemetery. This case serves as an example of law enforcement's efforts to combat the opioid crisis, delivering significant penalties to those engaged in such illegal drug operations here in the Tennessee Valley.