Tag: Fentanyl
Edgar Guzman, Drug Trafficking, New Jersey 2026
⏱ 2 min read A 34-year-old New Jersey man, Edgar Guzman, has been charged with selling fentanyl that killed a Corpus Christi resident on April 18, 2026. The victim, who was found unresponsive with signs of drug use, died from fentanyl toxicity. Guzman allegedly shipped the deadly drug through the mail to Corpus Christi using…
Kendrick Eugene Lee Jr, Fentanyl Trafficking, Iowa 2022
⏱ 2 min read A ruthless fentanyl trafficking ring has been dismantled in the Quad Cities area of Iowa, with five individuals sentenced to federal prison for their role in distributing over 26,000 counterfeit pills containing the deadly opioid. The conspiracy, which lasted from April 2022 to March 2024, was led by Kendrick Eugene Lee…
Michael Michaud, Meth Trafficking, New Hampshire 2026
⏱ 2 min read Michael Michaud, a 55-year-old Seacoast man, has pleaded guilty to trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire. The guilty plea came after a DEA investigation that began in 2022, which found Michaud to be a significant source of narcotics in the area. The investigation…
Joseph Primus Gainer, Fentanyl and Marijuana Distribution, Florida 2026
⏱ 2 min read Joseph Primus Gainer, a 44-year-old felon from Panama City Beach, Florida, has been indicted for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and marijuana, as well as possession of a firearm. The charges come after a joint investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office,…
David Washington, Fentanyl and Cocaine Conspiracy, New York 2019
⏱ 2 min read David Washington, a 46-year-old Buffalo man, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for his role in a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine conspiracy. The scheme, which began in February 2019, involved Washington and others selling the deadly drugs in Buffalo, NY. Raids on Washington’s properties in February 2020 uncovered massive…
John Stanford Roth, Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl, South Dakota 2026
⏱ 2 min read John Stanford Roth, a 58-year-old Arizona man, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The conviction came after a three-day trial that ended on July 8, 2026. Roth worked with a drug trafficking organization led by Matthew Shade to distribute cartel-sourced fentanyl and methamphetamine…
James B. Link, Distribution of Fentanyl, Missouri 2025
⏱ 2 min read A devastating fentanyl deal in Farmington, Missouri, ended in tragedy when a man overdosed and died after receiving a fatal dose from James B. Link. On June 14, 2025, Link and the victim exchanged messages about fentanyl pills, and Link’s vehicle was spotted leaving the victim’s home shortly before the death.…
Matthew Ryan Lester, Fentanyl Trafficking, West Virginia 2023
⏱ 2 min read Matthew Ryan Lester, a 34-year-old from Clarksburg, West Virginia, was involved in a large-scale operation selling fentanyl and methamphetamine in Harrison County. The investigation, which included searches of his home and vehicle, uncovered 900 grams of methamphetamine, 240 grams of fentanyl, multiple firearms, and over $8,000 in cash. Lester’s crimes were…
Darin Smith, Drug Trafficking, Wyoming 2026
⏱ 2 min read In Wyoming, a deadly fentanyl epidemic is gripping communities, with cartel-connected drug trafficking organizations fueling the crisis. The US Attorney’s Office, DEA, and local law enforcement are joining forces to disrupt these networks and save lives. Led by US Attorney Darin Smith, the effort aims to reduce overdose deaths and hold…
Jeffrey Allen Jones, Fentanyl Trafficking, West Virginia 2025
⏱ 2 min read Jeffrey Allen Jones, a 46-year-old Columbus, Ohio, resident, was busted for peddling fentanyl and cocaine in Huntington, West Virginia. On March 7, 2025, law enforcement raided his Huntington residence, seizing 44 grams of fentanyl, 23 grams of cocaine base, and a loaded Glock 23 .40-caliber pistol. Jones admitted to selling fentanyl…
