Dallas fentanyl dealer gets 20 years for selling "staggering" amount of drugs
He confessed to distributing over 142K counterfeit fentanyl pills marked to resemble hydrocodone and oxycodone.
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He confessed to distributing over 142K counterfeit fentanyl pills marked to resemble hydrocodone and oxycodone.
Fentanyl in Fort Worth: In Part II, we watch as detectives set up a drug deal at a popular park in the middle of the afternoon.
Four days before Christmas 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $10.2 million in hard narcotics hidden within a commercial shipment of cut flowers.
Agents working with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department watched as smugglers delivered 121 pounds of cocaine to a pick-up truck.
Juan Carlos Perez, 20, and pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances – which included methamphetamine and methamphetamine-laced counterfeit pills.
A raid was conducted at a local smoke shop after officials received a tip that drugs were being sold there.
A drug trafficker who was found with a stash of over $1.5 million in his Dallas residence was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in federal prison, officials announced.
Twelve of the eighteen people accused were arrested in a "large-scale" operation in Levelland, Texas.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted $578,456 worth of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine at the Texas-Mexico border.
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office has seized over 2,000 grams of pure, uncut fentanyl, the largest amount ever seized by the county.
An Irving woman who sold date rape drugs via the dark web was sentenced on Thursday to 151 months - more than 12 years - in federal prison.
The driver was arrested, and the case was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations special agents.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry seized 18 pounds of cocaine, 27 pounds of heroin and 78 pounds of marijuana.
Griner, one of the league's biggest stars, remains detained in Russia since arriving at a Moscow airport in mid-February.
Close to $2 million in marijuana was found in the stash house.
The narcotics have an estimated street value of $673,733
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than a half million dollars in fentanyl.
Twenty alleged drug dealers and dozens of others have been arrested and charged in what the U.S. Attorney's Office is calling "Operation Shut Down Corner".
A variety of methamphetamine drugs, valued at some $16,000,000, was seized during several multi-agency drug busts in North Texas.
A traffic stop by police in Blue Mound, Texas ended with two people arrested and thousands of dollars in suspected drugs confiscated.
A joint operation within the Dallas Police Department ended with a sizable drug bust on March 25.
Dallas Police seized multiple kinds of illegal drugs while investigating a narcotics sales operation on Tuesday, March 16 at 4129 N. Westmoreland Road.
Rachel Naomi Hernandez, 32, of Marshall was sentenced to federal prison today for drug trafficking crimes in the Eastern District of Texas.
Deputies conducted the traffic stop after the driver passed an emergency vehicle on the side of the Interstate with its lights activated.
Narcotics officers began investigating a low-level local narcotics dealer who was selling small amounts of marijuana and illegal THC products.
Neighbors who live near Singleton Boulevard say they have suffered from decades of sickness and hope to use science and data to get their voices heard.
The days may be getting colder, but recruit and former teacher Peyton Segars said the workouts are heating up.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
On a normal day, just about 125 students fill Morgan Mill ISD. But Friday was no normal day.
Neighbors who live near Singleton Boulevard say they have suffered from decades of sickness and hope to use science and data to get their voices heard.
The days may be getting colder, but recruit and former teacher Peyton Segars said the workouts are heating up.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
On a normal day, just about 125 students fill Morgan Mill ISD. But Friday was no normal day.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
A newly filed bill by State Representative Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, would require social media platforms to verify a new user is 18 or older. The legislation would also allow the Texas Attorney General to target a social media platform if there are minors on the platform. Patterson told Jack about the bill, and also discussed the upcoming Texas House Speaker's race.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says a new deal with Mexico to secure much-needed water for the Rio Grande Valley will provide significant benefits to farmers and cities in the region. However, he also noted in a conversation with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink that the state needs to implement more long-term solutions to address water needs comprehensively.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, feeling the sting of this month's election results, says he and other Democrats are committed to making changes. Veasey of Fort Worth was recently selected as a vice chair for the New Democrat Coalition, a group of 100 pragmatic, center-left members of Congress. He spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink days before his appointment as vice chair.
State Rep. David Spiller, a Republican from Jacksboro, supports President-elect Donald Trump's plan to use the military for mass deportations, arguing that the economic concerns are outweighed by the billions already spent by the federal government. He disagrees with State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who believes the policy will harm the economy.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a Democrat from San Antonio, has voiced strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan, warning that it could severely damage the economy.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Jake Paul's promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas since 2021.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
