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JCSO Sgt. Jimmy F. “Bo” Hudson, Jr. honored with retired DEA Credentials

Sunday, December 18 by Staff

As drug trafficking increased nationwide, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recognized the need for cooperation and coordination of drug enforcement efforts with their state and local counterparts. Among other things, this cooperation provided several advantages to all participating agencies, including DEA's ability to... Read More.

Former DEA agent sentenced to prison for accepting bribes from drug kingpin

Wednesday, May 11 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK—A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent was sentenced today for accepting bribes from a drug trafficker. Nathan Koen, 45, now of Auburn, Illinois, was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Brian S. Miller. Koen was charged by... Read More.

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JCSO and DEA locate cell phones, weapons, and other contraband inside of the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center

Monday, August 31 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office assisted by The Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted a search and shakedown at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center. JCSO Investigators recovered multiple cell phones, improvised weapons (shanks), cell phone chargers, lighters and earphones within the Detention Center. During... Read More.

DEA announces launch of operation to focus on main U.S. methamphetamine trafficking transportation hubs

Tuesday, February 25 by Greg

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon announced the DEA will direct enforcement resources to methamphetamine “transportation hubs” — areas where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then distributed across the country. While continuing to focus on stopping drugs being... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr offers condolences following death of DEA Agent

Wednesday, January 1 by Greg

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-Little Rock District Special Agent Jonathan Vannatta from Maumelle was killed along with passenger Darcy Matthews of Belton, Texas in a plane crash Tuesday just moments after their takeoff from the Johnson County Executive Airport in Olathe, Kansas. Jefferson County Sheriff... Read More.

Arkansas DEA Agent Arrested on Federal Bribery and Drug Charges

Wednesday, December 5 by Greg

A Drug Enforcement Administration special agent has been arrested on federal bribery and drug conspiracy charges following allegations that he accepted payment from a drug dealer in exchange for information. U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland said Nathan Koen was arrested Tuesday on a federal complaint that... Read More.

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DEA Announces Major State-Wide Bust

Monday, September 24 by Greg

The Drug Enforcement Administration, in conjunction with federal and state prosecutors, announced Friday an “unprecedented enforcement action spanning across the state of Arkansas in a combined effort to reverse the horrible effects on communities produced by violent drug traffickers,” according to a news release. As... Read More.

Stories tagged with: dea

JCSO Sgt. Jimmy F. “Bo” Hudson, Jr. honored with retired DEA Credentials

Former DEA agent sentenced to prison for accepting bribes from drug kingpin

JCSO and DEA locate cell phones, weapons, and other contraband inside of the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center

DEA announces launch of operation to focus on main U.S. methamphetamine trafficking transportation hubs

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr offers condolences following death of DEA Agent

Arkansas DEA Agent Arrested on Federal Bribery and Drug Charges

DEA Announces Major State-Wide Bust

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