Photos: Most wanted DEA fugitives in Denver, part one

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration maintains lists of the most wanted fugitives at each of its major offices, including the Denver branch, which covers Colorado as well as several neighboring states. The current roster features 51 people -- most of them men, with a majority originally hailing from Mexico and...

By Michael Roberts

July 15, 2014

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The federal Drug Enforcement Administration maintains lists of the most wanted fugitives at each of its major offices, including the Denver branch, which covers Colorado as well as several neighboring states. The current roster features 51 people -- most of them men, with a majority originally hailing from Mexico and other spots south of the border. Their favored substances for sale include heroin, meth, cocaine and, yes, marijuana.

Look below to see the first 25, complete with photos, descriptions and information about their alleged offenses.

By the way, if you recognize anyone, you're encouraged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service 24-hour number: 1-877-WANTED2 (1-877-926-8332)

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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