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Tampa, Florida – In a significant victory against drug trafficking, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has handed down a 15-year federal prison sentence to Ahmoi Cecil Lewis (32, Tampa). Lewis was convicted of conspiracy to distribute dangerous narcotics, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, as well as armed drug trafficking. As part of his sentence, Lewis is also required to forfeit $10,000 and five firearms. This judgment comes following Lewis's guilty plea on June 27, 2023.

Davenport, IA - On September 19, 2023, Shawn Eric Durrah Jr., a 33-year-old resident of Davenport, Iowa, was handed a substantial federal prison sentence of more than two decades for his involvement in a significant drug distribution conspiracy and firearms offenses. Durrah's sentencing marks a major step in dismantling a drug trafficking organization operating in the Quad Cities Metro Area, which was responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana.

Decatur, Ala. — In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement, a Decatur man has been apprehended and charged with trafficking fentanyl after a meticulous months-long investigation by the Vice/Narcotics Unit, as reported by the Decatur Police Department.

BRONX - Police recovered even more drugs inside a trap door at a Bronx daycare where a child died of fentanyl exposure. Crime scene investigators returned to Divino Niño Daycare today and conducted a second search of the deadly daycare.

Oxford County, Maine - A significant drug bust has taken place in the Mexico/River Valley region, culminating in three arrests on serious trafficking charges. The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) led the operation, revealing an intricate interstate drug trafficking web with roots extending into Massachusetts.

Leo Cullinan, head of the New Hampshire branch of Neo-Nazi organization NSC-131, died from a lethal combination of fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to his official death certificate.

Boston, MA- A Rhode Island man, Nathan Boddie, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in a nationwide conspiracy to traffic controlled substances from Arizona into Massachusetts. The sentencing was carried out by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani. Boddie had previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances on May 19, 2023, after being indicted by a federal grand jury in February 2023. His alleged co-conspirators, Denise Guyette and Gerardo Garza, were also indicted.

Anchorage, Alaska – On September 5, Darrell Latory Moss Sr, a 45-year-old Anchorage man, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his involvement in distributing substantial amounts of controlled substances in Alaska. Moss's sentencing came after he pleaded guilty to one count of distributing a controlled substance. The case revealed a three-month period during which Moss sold over 1,300 grams of methamphetamine and distributed counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl.

In recent years, a horrifying and deadly trend has swept across the globe. It's a problem that transcends borders, communities, and backgrounds, and it's one that is claiming countless lives. The issue at hand is the illicit production and distribution of drugs laced with fentanyl, and it's time to address it with the urgency it deserves.

Three individuals, including one juvenile, were arrested Monday in Fredericksburg after the discovery of a variety of drugs, guns, and cash. Officer Murphy was patrolling near the storefronts at Central Park Townhomes when he noticed that “large groups of people started dispersing quickly” as he approached, a statement from Fredericksburg Police says.

In a shocking and tragic incident that has left New York City in disbelief, a day care operator stands accused of deleting over 20,000 text messages exchanged between her and her husband, spanning from March 2021 to the day a 1-year-old boy tragically lost his life due to fentanyl exposure at her facility.

MADISON, WIS. – A 25-year-old Paige Roberts from La Crosse, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson presided over the sentencing, which will be followed by a 5-year term of supervised release. Roberts had previously pleaded guilty to these charges on May 11, 2023.

In a recent development, Chicago resident Jermaine Eggleston, aged 35, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his audacious attempt to smuggle over 6.58 pounds (2,986 grams) of deadly fentanyl through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in September 2020. The U.S. Department of Justice announced this verdict in a press release on Tuesday, underlining the severity of the crime and the potential consequences.

In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded in a Bronx daycare center, a one-year-old boy tragically lost his life due to fentanyl poisoning. This devastating event not only robbed a family of their young child but also left another two-year-old boy in a perilous state. Investigations later unveiled the presence of fentanyl at the daycare center, shedding light on its sinister role in this tragedy.

This post was written entirely by AI. Authorities say a box containing several thousand dollars of fentanyl was found in a New York City childcare center where a one-year-old died from severe drug exposure last week.

MARTINSBURG, WV – In a recent court ruling on September 18, 2023, Erik Lee Kurz, aged 29 and hailing from Augusta, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison on charges related to heroin, fentanyl, and firearms. The case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and its associated dangers in the region.

Kettering, OH - In a significant operation carried out by the Kettering Police Department's Vice and Narcotics unit, narcotics, cash, and a semi-automatic shotgun were uncovered during a meticulously planned search warrant execution. The operation, which came after months of intensive investigative work and intelligence gathering, has dealt a substantial blow to local drug trafficking and criminal activity.

After being released from state prison, Ruben Depina, a convicted felon, has been accused of contacting a law enforcement officer whom he believed was interested in buying drugs. The purpose of this contact was to arrange a drug deal involving fentanyl. As a result, Ruben Depina now faces one charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. He is 23 years old and resides in Rockland.

Juan Jose Resendez, age 45, was arrested recently for delivering 1100 pills of fentanyl to an undercover informant working with the Harris County Sheriff Department Violent Crime Unit. Authorities said the 1100 fentanyl pills Resendez sold to the informant could easily kill thousands of people in the fabulous Bayou City. Investigators are seeking additional suspects who work for Resendez who sling the deadly fentanyl drugs in Southwest Houston near Kirkwood Street.