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Tipoffs for Maine (New England) Newsletter for Friday September 08, 2023 ( 3 items )  

19 Arrested on Federal Charges Trafficking Meth, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in Charlottesville, VA
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - A federal grand jury in Charlottesville, Virginia has indicted 17 individuals as part of a large-scale drug conspiracy that distributed more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in and around the Charlottesville region. The 37-count indictment, returned under seal August 29, 2023, partially   more

Magaziner Holds Labor Roundtable with Striking RI Members of SAG-AFTRA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Warwick, RI -- Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) held a labor roundtable discussion with Rhode Island members of SAG-AFTRA who have been on strike while seeking better pay, benefits, and working conditions. "Every worker deserves to be fairly compensated for their work," said Rep. Seth Magaziner. "Fair pay and benefits means that SAG-AFTRA members can afford health care, groceries, and hou  more

Repeat Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: RICHLAND, Washington - On August 24, 2023, United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced Zachary Robert Cordova, age 30, to 10 years in in federal prison after his guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of pure methamphetamine. Cordova, who is from Richland, WA, also will serve 5 years of federal supervis  more