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Federal Judge Sentences Burnsville Man to Seven Years on Drug Charges

Published January 12, 2012

Federal Judge Sentences Burnsville Man to Seven Years on Drug Charges
Filed under: meth cocaine

US Department of Justice Tuesday, a Burnsville man and two other Twin Cities residents were sentenced for conspiring to distribute more than large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine. US District Court Chief Judge Michael J.… Continue reading →

Accused heroin, meth dealers plead not guilty to federal charges

Published January 10, 2012

Accused heroin, meth dealers plead not guilty to federal charges
Filed under: crystal meth addiction

Federal authorities have arrested Orcas Island High School graduate Denali Wood, 23, and her boyfriend, alleged drug ring leader Todd Hamilton, 34, and charged them with conspiracy to distribute black tar heroin and crystal methamphetamine… Continue reading →

Federal authorities say Meth distribution is on the rise in Idaho

Published December 8, 2011

Federal authorities say Meth distribution is on the rise in Idaho
Filed under: methamphetamine addictions

Meichell Dale is a recovering meth addict who resides at the Boise Rescue Mission's City Light Home for women and children. Dale used meth each day for more than 11 years. "It went from an… Continue reading →

Felon fails drug test, may return to federal prison

Published November 12, 2011

Felon fails drug test, may return to federal prison
Filed under: meth treatment center

After testing positive for ice, Eric Guerrero Crisostomo, 46, allegedly told Lighthouse Recovery Center staff that he "found the drug" at their facility and smoked it, according to a federal probation report filed in the… Continue reading →

139 Federal Inmates From DC Could Benefit From Crack Cocaine Law

Published November 9, 2011

139 Federal Inmates From DC Could Benefit From Crack Cocaine Law
Filed under: effects of smoking crack cocaine

And mandatory minimums will also be reduced—the law ups the amount of crack a person must have on them before the five-year minimum goes into effect. Advocates of the Fair Sentencing Act… Continue reading →

Norristown man sentenced in federal court on gun and drug charges

Published July 18, 2011

Crack Cocaine in the News

Crack Cocaine: Norristown man sentenced in federal court on gun and drug charges
COURTHOUSE — A 35-year-old Norristown man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on drug and gun charges.
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Crack Cocaine: Arrests made in suspected cocaine… Continue reading →