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WASHINGTON News: Christopher William Armstrong, Louisiana Physician’s Assistant Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Unlawfully Distribute Controlled Substances

WASHINGTON – A Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based physician’s assistant pleaded guilty today for his role in a scheme to unlawfully distribute thousands of oxycodone pills. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Brandon J. Fremin of the Middle District of Louisiana, Special Agent in Charge Stephen G. Azzam of … Continue reading WASHINGTON News: Christopher William Armstrong, Louisiana Physician’s Assistant Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Unlawfully Distribute Controlled Substances →

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Wisconsin News: Milwaukee Resident, Kameka Simpson Convicted of Prescription Fraud and Aggravated ID Theft in Scheme to Obtain Oxycodone

Milwaukee, Wn. – United States Attorney Matthew D. Krueger announced today that Kameka Simpson, 43, of Milwaukee, pleaded guilty in federal district court to one count of obtaining controlled substances (oxycodone) by fraud, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 843(a)(3), and one count of aggravated identity theft, in violation of Title 18, … Continue reading Wisconsin News: Milwaukee Resident, Kameka Simpson Convicted of Prescription Fraud and Aggravated ID Theft in Scheme to Obtain Oxycodone →

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Connecticut News: Guilford Man, BRIAN PAGE Pleads Guilty to Failing to Report to Prison

Connecticut – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that BRIAN PAGE, 44, of Guilford, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to one count of failure to surrender for service of his federal sentence. According to court documents and statements made in court, on … Continue reading Connecticut News: Guilford Man, BRIAN PAGE Pleads Guilty to Failing to Report to Prison →

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Oregon News: PORTLAND, Opiod Prosecutions Lead to Seizure of Three Million User Doses of Heroin, Oxycodone and Fentanyl Across Oregon

Narcotic seizures are among the largest in District of Oregon history PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced today that since the beginning of May 2018, federal law enforcement authorities and their task force partners have seized 158 pounds of heroin, 600 grams of oxycodone, and half a pound of fentanyl. Combined, the … Continue reading Oregon News: PORTLAND, Opiod Prosecutions Lead to Seizure of Three Million User Doses of Heroin, Oxycodone and Fentanyl Across Oregon →

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New York News: Long Island Man, Terrance Belford Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone

Defendant Boasted on Facebook About His Illegal Drug Dealing Central Islip, New York – Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Terrance Belford was sentenced by United States District Judge Joanna Seybert to 46 months in prison following his guilty plea in May 2018 to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance. … Continue reading New York News: Long Island Man, Terrance Belford Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone →

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Pennsylvania News: Johnstown Pharmacist, Joseph M. Martella Charged in 109-Count Indictment with Illegally Creating Bogus Prescriptions and then Dispensing the Drugs

PITTSBURGH, PA – A Johnstown, Pa. pharmacist has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of dispensing and distributing controlled substances and conspiring to distribute and dispense controlled substances, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. The 109-count indictment, returned on Oct. 30, named Joseph M. Martella, 53, of Johnstown, … Continue reading Pennsylvania News: Johnstown Pharmacist, Joseph M. Martella Charged in 109-Count Indictment with Illegally Creating Bogus Prescriptions and then Dispensing the Drugs →

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New York News: Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against 5 Doctors And 2 Other Medical Professionals For Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

Coordinated Arrests Made in 6 Cases Aimed at Cutting Off the Supply of Diverted Opioids New York – Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, James J. Hunt, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), James D. Robnett, the Special … Continue reading New York News: Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against 5 Doctors And 2 Other Medical Professionals For Illegally Distributing Oxycodone →

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Virginia News: ALEXANDRIA, Former Medical Assistant, Louise S. Edwards Sentenced for Oxycodone Conspiracy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Maryland woman was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for her role in leading a conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. “Ms. Edwards was responsible for supplying large amounts of a dangerous opioids for distribution,” said G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “She abused the trust of … Continue reading Virginia News: ALEXANDRIA, Former Medical Assistant, Louise S. Edwards Sentenced for Oxycodone Conspiracy →