Michigan Drug Enforcement Administration Newswire

4 bags of fentanyl found in Portage County traffic stop turned drug bust

SHALERSVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - What began as a routine traffic stop in Portage County turned into a major drug bust that ended with four bags of fentanyl seized and one Michigan man’s arrest, the sheriff’s office confirmed. Portage Aggressive Crime …

Mexican national extradited to U.S. faces drug trafficking charges stemming from activity in West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A tenth defendant is set to face charges in a West Michigan drug trafficking conspiracy after being extradited from Mexico. Adrian Weyman-Urbina, 37, of Ensenada, Mexico, allegedly engaged in drug trafficking activities that involved …

Mexican national extradited to face drug trafficking charges in Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) - A Mexican national has been extradited to the U.S. to face numerous drug trafficking charges in connection with a wide-reaching drug ring in Michigan. Adrian Weyman-Urbina of Ensenada, Mexico is being charged in connection with …

Suspects arrested after DEA seizes 3 kilograms of fentanyl pills in Taylor

TAYLOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — Multiple people have been arrested after investigators seized three kilograms of pressed fentanyl pills earlier this week, Michigan State Police announced. MSP partnered with the Taylor Police Department and the Drug Enforcement …

Mexican national extradited to Michigan to face drug charges

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The U.S. Attorney's Office in Grand Rapids says 37-year-old Adrian Weyman-Urbina of Mexico has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges. Eight others were previously convicted as part of a drug …

Detroit man who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking conspiracy in Lawrence County receives sentence

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man from Detroit who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking conspiracy in Lawrence County has received his sentence. The Department of Justice said on Tuesday that Christopher Barton, 26, was sentenced to five years in prison followed by …

Feds: Drug lord's 'narco subs' fueled lavish life of champagne foot baths

April 1, 2026, 5:39 p.m. ET An Albanian drug kingpin with a lavish lifestyle was sentenced for plotting with a Detroit-area businessman to build a cocaine-smuggling submarine that helped power a multimillion-dollar narcotics operation. U.S. District Judge …

Former Michigan man to serve 25 years in prison on cocaine conspiracy charges

By Paula Wethington Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the …

Trump’s Justice Department Dropped 23,000 Criminal Investigations To Focus On Deportations

from the criminal-masterminds dept This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. In the first days after Pam Bondi was appointed attorney general last year, the Department of Justice began shutting down …

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls on Congress to Pass Bipartisan Legislation That Would Regulate Deadly Drug Xylazine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson today joined a bipartisan group of attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (S. 545/ H.R. …

Indiana man sentenced for selling fentanyl, gun with 'switch'

Jalen Wilson | United States Attorney's Office-Northern District of Indiana MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - A northwest Indiana man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl and illegally having a gun. What we know: Jalen …

Pa. lawmakers face familiar question: Legalize weed or delay again? 

April 7, 2026, 4:56 a.m. ET Pennsylvania residents are crossing state lines into New York and Ohio to purchase legal recreational marijuana. Advocates for legalization in Pennsylvania point to the significant tax revenue being lost to those and other …

Michigan is closer to a kratom ban after House passes new bill

LANSING, Mich. — Lawmakers took a step toward banning kratom on Wednesday. The Michigan House of Representatives, during their Wednesday session, passed House Bill (HB) 5537 which would ban the growth, sale and import of kratom. Kratom is a tropical tree …

What does kratom look like? Michigan lawmakers push ban 

March 19, 2026, 12:09 p.m. ET The Michigan House of Representatives this week voted to ban the consumption and distribution of kratom and its synthetic variations and sent to the Michigan Senate for further consideration. "What we are experiencing  …

Michigan lawmakers want to crack down on kratom 

Updated March 19, 2026, 1:52 p.m. ET Michigan lawmakers want to crack down on kratom, as the state House passed legislation March 18 that bans the sale of the herbal extract and synthetic versions of it. Kratom is used to manage pain and combat opioid …

Michigan House votes to ban all production, sales of kratom

March 18, 2026, 11:01 p.m. ET Lansing — The Republican-controlled Michigan House voted narrowly Wednesday to prohibit the growth or sale of kratom, a substance sometimes referred to as "gas station heroin" for its opioid- and stimulant-like …

Ex-agent sentenced to 90 days in jail, 2 years probation for unlawful detaining of truck driver at Medina County bar

Daniel Lajack's co-defendant, Donald Kopchak, was found guilty on all charges this week by a Medina County jury and will be sentenced on June 11. MEDINA, Ohio — Daniel Lajack, a former deputized federal agent who pled guilty to a charge related to …

Nearly 100 pounds of meth, several firearms seized from Muskegon and Norton Shores homes

The meth was found following a targeted traffic stop of a Muskegon man by MSP. He had six pounds of meth and a handgun on him. MUSKEGON, Mich. — Nearly 100 pounds of meth and several firearms were seized from a Muskegon man on Thursday.  The Muskegon West …

Shooting at Michigan's Temple Israel synagogue leaves gunman dead, kids safe

Updated March 12, 2026, 9:46 p.m. ET West Bloomfield Township — A gunman rammed his truck into a West Bloomfield Township synagogue Thursday afternoon and then opened fire on the temple, exchanging gunfire with security guards before he was killed. The …

The National Space Society Welcomes the Crew of Artemis 2 Home

Now we must focus on continued forward-looking goals EXPLORATION PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the evening of April 10, the Artemis 2 mission concluded with a flawless reentry and splashdown off the coast of …

TGTE Responds to Sri Lanka Denial of U.S. Aircraft, Calls 'Neutrality' a Strategic Cover

TGTE says Sri Lanka’s neutrality masks geopolitical alignments and urges shift toward Trincomalee for Indian Ocean security. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) …

April 10, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Standing Up for Food Access and Frontline Workers

Access to food is a basic need – and the Council is taking a stand to help protect it. During this week’s Council meeting, Councilors Louijeune and Santana offered a resolution calling for the protection and strengthening of the Supplemental Nutrition …

Council Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month

With a focus on understanding, inclusion, and community, the Council has officially adopted a resolution recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month. Offered by Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Pepén, the resolution highlights the importance of moving …

Honoring a Legacy of Peace and Civic Action

A life rooted in purpose and community continues to inspire Boston, as the Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April 13th as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement. Offered by Councilors FitzGerald and Worrell, the resolution honors Louis D. Brown …

Boston Emergency Medical Services Celebrate New EMTS and Recent Promotions

Ceremony honors 26 graduating recruits and 8 promotions to enhance emergency medical services in the City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 26 …

$4M in Funding Included in House Ways and Means Proposed Budget to Support Efforts to Address Safety, Health and Quality ...

 Mayor Michelle Wu today joined House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and State Representative John Moran to announce $4 million in new funding that will be included in the House Ways & Means proposed budget in support of ongoing initiatives …

Jack Brewer, Founder and Chairman of the Jack Brewer Foundation, Joins Florida Leaders to Advance Child Abuse Prevention

Jack Brewer Foundation joins Florida leaders to advance child abuse prevention, strengthening families, supporting fatherhood, and serving at-risk youth. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation ( …

Margie Barilla Foundation Donates Prom Dresses to Support Local Youth in Collin County

The Margie Barilla Foundation partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County on March 28, 2026, to donate prom dresses to young women in the community. COLLIN COUNTY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Margie Barilla …

Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) Elects New 2026 Board

Massapequa Water District Commissioner Michael E. Mazzola Named Board President CARLE PLACE, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) announced the election of its 2026 …

Winthrop Man Charged with Receiving Stolen Government Money and Social Security Fraud

BOSTON – A Winthrop man was arrested today for Social Security fraud over a period of more than four years.

Philadelphia Man Convicted of His Second Firearms Offense in Less Than Two Weeks

Chelsea Man Sentenced for His Role in a Mail Theft and Check Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – A Chelsea man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for fraudulently depositing checks stolen from the mail.

Retired Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Agrees to Plead Guilty to PPP Fraud

BOSTON – A retired Sergeant for the Massachusetts State Police has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan, which was later forgiven.

Wagoner Resident Sentenced For Felony Assault And Illegally Possessing Ammunition

IBM Pays $17 Million to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Through Illegal DEI Practices

Today, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which he launched in May 2025.  International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has agreed to pay the United …

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County, Michigan for Interfering with Federal Immigration Laws

Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the County of Washtenaw, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney Eli …

Thomasville Man with Violent Criminal Past Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

ALBANY, Ga. – A South Georgia man with a prior conviction for rape and kidnapping who was wanted for a north Florida bank robbery and captured in Georgia after attempting to run from deputies while carrying a firearm is facing a maximum of 15 years in …

Ansonia Man Admits Distributing Fentanyl and Cocaine

JOSUE MUNIZ, 35, of Ansonia, pleaded guilty yesterday in New Haven federal court to a fentanyl and cocaine distribution offense.