Honolulu, Hawaii, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiring to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine, followed by 5 years of supervised release. From September 2020 to June 30, 2021, Lynden David Lightburn, a/k/a “Soulja,” age 42, of Los Angeles, California, supplied more than 6.6 kilograms of fentanyl, 6.4 kilograms of heroin, and 2.8 kilograms of

Billings, Montana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl, In May 2023, law enforcements officers learned from a source of information that Tori Hutzenbieler, age 46, was selling drugs in the Billings area. The source said Hutzenbieler concealed drugs in a trap compartment inside her Toyota Camry. Law enforcement learned through

Los Angeles, California criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with one kidnapping, two shootings, illegal firearms sales, and trafficking of narcotics, including methamphetamine cocaine, fentanyl, and carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more powerful than fentanyl. The defendants arrested today include: Victor Sanchez, 24, a.k.a. “Pollo” and “Chicken,” o

Little Rock, Arkansas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The two-count Indictment filed on November 2, 2023, also charged Wiley with possession with intent to distribution. Alreico Wiley, 50, of West Memphis, pleaded guilty to count two of an Indictment charging him with possession with intent to distribute metham

Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Michael Williams, age 44, manufactured and distributed kilogram quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin, and he also distributed pound quantities of methamphetamine and marijuana. Williams was part of a drug trafficking conspiracy that had established distribut

Urbana, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, distribution of fifty grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of fifty grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of cocaine with the intent to distribute, maintaining drug-involved premises, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. Marcus "Sim

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death; four counts of Use of a Communication Facility in Committing, Causing, and Facilitating the Commission of a Drug Trafficking Felony; and Money Laundering. In February 2022, Haley Scruggs, age 25, fought with her boyfriend about wanting to purchase opioids. After complet

Grand Rapids, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. During a search of Nazzarie Acoy Carmouche-Heath’s Battle Creek residence in March 2025, officers found over 1 kilogram of fentanyl, two firearms, thousands of dollars of cash, and what appeared to be an area designed to manufacture counterfeit fentanyl pills i

Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and distributing drugs. In October 2025, Samule A. Griffith, age 35, of Ashville, Ohio, allegedly sold narcotics from a room at the Red Roof Inn on Renner Road in Columbus. When law enforcement agents executed a search warrant at the location, they discovered 18 firearms and kilogram

Clarksburg, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegally distributing fentanyl. Filmel Williams, age 64, of Harper Woods, West Virginia distributed fentanyl in Lumberport, West Virginia. Williams faces up to 20 years in federal prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and othe

Wheeling, West Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking. Terrance Bradley, age 27, of Willoughby Hills, Ohio,, also known as “Blade,” was selling counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine in Ohio County, WV. Bradley has a criminal history that includes felonious assault and drug possession.

Charleston, West Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl and one count of distribution of methamphetamine. On June 25, 2024, William Joseph Kessler III, 44, of Beckwith, sold a total of 18 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant over the course of two transactions, one in Raleigh County and

Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Cyril Swan, age 30, admitted that he began selling methamphetamine and fentanyl to another individual during the summer of 2024, and that he sold approximately 100 grams of methamphetamine and 8 grams of fentanyl during the offense. Senior U

Burlington, Vermont, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Christopher Crawford, age 36, was detained by the State of Vermont on charges of first-degree murder, cocaine possession, methamphetamine possession, and possession of a

Tampa, Florida, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with international conspiracy to traffic in firearms. Tyler Corbin (25, Tampa), Edward Noel (26, Canada), Alfredo Santana (32, Miami), Omar Singateth (24, Canada), and Arif Jhuman (39, Canada) with conspiracy to traffic firearms, trafficking in firearms, and dealing firearms with a license. The indictment also charges Cor

Salt Lake City, Utah, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing fentanyl by mailing a package of oxycodone pills containing fentanyl to a Utah woman, who died after ingesting the narcotic. Brayan Walter McMahan, age 41, of Las Vegas, Skip to main content An official website of the United States government USAO-UT seal Utilities About USAO-UT Find

Anchorage, Alaska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled drugs. Thursman Reed, age 67, was accused of trafficking large quantities of illicit narcotics in Anchorage and for possessing a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking crimes. In February 2024, Thurman Reed, 67, sold roughly six grams of fentanyl analogue

Tacoma, Washington, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with drug trafficking and firearms violations. The longest sentence, ten years, was imposed on Anthony Raymond Dodd, 36, of Seattle. Dodd was convicted of possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime on July 25, 2025 following a three-day t

Phoenix, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of fentanyl resulting in death. In March 2020, a man, was found deceased in his apartment in Gilbert, Arizona. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death to be fentanyl toxicity. Law enforcement investigators were able to learn that the victim had contacted Lopez using a messaging ap

San Diego, California, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant accused of drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy. Claudia Patricia Alvarez Hernandez, the wife of incarcerated Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Jorge Alberto Valenzuela Valenzuela, was sentenced in federal court today to 14 years in prison for her role in a massive drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy. U.S

Little Rock, Arkansas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death. On March 5, 2024, a federal grand jury indicted Arthur Joyner, age 43, on the single count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death. The jury returned the verdict to United States District Judge Brian S. Miller, who will sentence Joyner at a late

Paducah, Kentucky, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Covington, Kentucky, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing a firearm as a felon. n December 2023, investigators learned that Johnson-Jefferson was trafficking drugs from a house in Walton, Kentucky. For almost two months, they surveilled the house, tracked his car, and questioned his associates. In late January 2024, officers stopped his car and arrested Joh

Raleigh, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with onspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a substance containing fentanyl, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(B), 846, and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a substance containing fentanyl and 500 grams or more of cocaine, in violatio

Providence, Rhode Island, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of fentanyl.