Methamphetamine

Major Crackdown in DeKalb: Multi-Agency Task Force Indicts Dozens in Methamphetamine Sting

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Smithville, TN — A comprehensive undercover drug operation conducted over several months by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Smithville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has led to the indictment of multiple individuals on charges of narcotics sales, including methamphetamine. The operation culminated in a special session of the DeKalb County Grand Jury on August 12, which returned sealed indictments against the accused. Several arrests have already been made, with more expected as authorities continue their crackdown. The individuals involved are scheduled for arraignment in criminal court on August … Read more

Methamphetamine Charges Lead in Latest Taylor County Grand Jury Indictments

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Abilene, Texas – In Taylor County, a burgeoning concern centers around the increasing prevalence of methamphetamine, as indicated by recent grand jury indictments. This alarming trend echoes a larger, statewide struggle with drug-related offenses and serves as a spotlight on the region’s challenges with substance abuse. In a sweeping move by local law enforcement, numerous cases involving methamphetamine have recently come into the judicial spotlight. The grand jury’s latest session led to multiple indictments primarily featuring charges related to the possession and distribution of meth. These legal proceedings emphasize how meth has come to dominate … Read more

Washington Man Found Guilty of Trafficking Methamphetamine and Fentanyl on Indian Reservation

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Great Falls, Montana – A Washington man has been found guilty by a federal jury of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in communities in Hill County and on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich. The defendant, Antonio Ledesma Rodriguez, also known as Uncle, was convicted on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and distribution of fentanyl after a three-day trial. Rodriguez faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine, and at least three years … Read more

82 Individuals Indicted in an Eastern Panhandle Drug-Trafficking Operation: Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine Seized

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Ranson, West Virginia – A major drug-trafficking operation that distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine has been dismantled in the Eastern Panhandle, with 82 individuals indicted by a federal grand jury. The case, which spanned multiple states, involved a network that supplied large quantities of fentanyl to the area. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher confirmed the charges during a press conference at the Ranson Police Department, where she highlighted the significance of the indictment. The investigation resulted in the seizure of 10 kilograms of fentanyl, as well as cocaine, methamphetamine, firearms, and substantial assets. Acting Special … Read more