Trump picks Florida sheriff Chad Chronister to lead DEA
Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
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Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
For months, Allen police spent weeks making undercover purchases at smoke shops across the city, then sending the THC products for testing at a certified lab in North Texas.
He confessed to distributing over 142K counterfeit fentanyl pills marked to resemble hydrocodone and oxycodone.
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.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
The DEA held a news conference on Thursday along with several U.S. Attorneys to push the message with the hope of reducing demand for the potentially deadly drug.
The house is believed to be a conversion lab, where narcotics are prepared and packaged for distribution.
Operation Los Perros De Nieve targeted nine locations in Lubbock and resulted in the seizure of approximately $40,000 in cash, more than 5 kilograms of cocaine and 13 firearms.
Narcotics officers began investigating a low-level local narcotics dealer who was selling small amounts of marijuana and illegal THC products.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced a new effort to crack down on major methamphetamine "transportation hubs" around the U.S., including the Dallas area.
A lead detective on the case revealed in federal court Wednesday, a new fentanyl overdose this week in the DFW area will be tied to this organization and likely lead to more charges.
The Drug Enforcement Administration said a group of ten men and women were trafficking illegal drugs including fentanyl.
Authorities said a group of ten men and women were trafficking illegal drugs including fentanyl.
For the first time, the Drug Enforcement Administration will now accept vaping devices and cartridges at any drop off locations during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Newly released data shows how drugmakers and distributors increased shipments of opioid painkillers across the U.S. as the nation's addiction crisis accelerated.
Agents intercepted three narcotic smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of more than 2,400 pounds of marijuana in and around Laredo.
People anxious to relieve suffering in their pets are increasingly turning to oils and powders that contain CBDs, a non-psychoactive component of marijuana.
Prosecutors say a fired Central Texas police officer faces up to five years in prison for lying about texting to tip off someone in a criminal investigation.
Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration in Dallas say they've seen an increase of Cannabis or THC-laced candies making the rounds throughout North Texas.
The Obama administration isn't going to reclassify marijuana and remove it from the list of the most dangerous drugs.
Eric Brown says he testified at ten different hearings at the state legislature to crack down on synthetic drugs.
A Mexican citizen has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for helping lead a South Texas drug ring
A Frisco man claims the DEA harassed him for simply walking on public property. The confrontation was caught on camera while the man was trying to prove a point about where you and I have a right to be.
Federal agents arrested two Dallas men Sunday after they watched them accept a shipment of 550 pounds of the drug Xanax, according to federal documents.
A federal appeals court has rejected a petition to reclassify marijuana from its current status as a dangerous drug with no accepted medical use.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
The Texas governor was under fire for his mistake in a message to the Carter family following Jimmy Carter's death.
Homeowners will qualify for new tax savings, while several Texas counties and cities will see sales and use tax changes.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
The Texas governor was under fire for his mistake in a message to the Carter family following Jimmy Carter's death.
Homeowners will qualify for new tax savings, while several Texas counties and cities will see sales and use tax changes.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
Donald Trump is getting ready to battle Congress as he returns to the White House. But Washington has a way of pushing back against presidents. New York Times reporter Carl Hulse discusses the prospects of "governing by crisis."
Veteran U.S. Representative Kay Granger received praise for her record in Congress, but also some criticism over how she disclosed her health challenges during the past year. There's a pressure campaign among Texas House Republicans in the ongoing race between Representative David Cook and Dustin Burrows for Speaker. Jack Fink covers these stories in the latest episode of Eye On Politics. (Original air date: December 29, 2024)
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.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting their first child, the player announced Saturday.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting.
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
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.
