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Detective Stephen C. Arnold

Stephen C. Arnold

Detective

September 16, 1980 - May 23, 2021

On January 26, 2016, Stephen C. Arnold, a detective with the Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Sheriff’s Office and a Drug Enforcement Administration task force officer, was executing a federal search warrant at a residence in New Orleans with investigators from DEA’s New Orleans Field Division. During the search, Task Force Officer Arnold was shot multiple times and rushed to a hospital. After more than five years of critical medical care, Task Force Officer Arnold succumbed to his injuries on May 23, 2021, remaining always a hero dedicated to his colleagues, friends, and family. Read more >

A red, green, and white tablet press.

Livestreaming Today—American Crisis: Fentanyl and Fake Pills

February 22, 2022

A conversation with DEA’s experts on the fentanyl and fake pills crisis streams live today at 1 p.m. EST.

Former DEA Administrator Peter Bensinger

Behind the Scenes: Deputy Director Collects Oral Histories at Annual AFNA Conference

February 16, 2022

Deputy Director Steve Stuart interviewed retired agents and employees at the annual Association of Federal Narcotics Agents (AFNA) conference, including former DEA Administrator Peter Bensinger.

An assortment of materials, including pills, bottles, and jugs containing different liquids.

DEA Museum Presents! American Crisis: Fentanyl and Fake Pills

February 4, 2022

A conversation with DEA’s experts on the fentanyl and fake pills crisis. The program will stream live February 22, 2022, at 1 p.m. EST.

American Crisis: Fentanyl and Fake Pills

DEA Museum Launches New Video Series: Stories from the Collection

February 1, 2022

“Stories from the Collection” takes viewers behind the scenes to unpack significant and compelling details about artifacts on and off display.

New Resources Available—One Pill Can Kill

December 20, 2021

DEA Administrator Anne Milgram encourages people to spread the word that One Pill Can Kill as DEA launches new online resources.

DEA Museum Announces 2021 Holiday Schedule

December 2, 2021

Season’s greetings from the DEA Museum! The 2021 holiday schedule is now available. Navigate your way to a new experience and plan your visit today.

Visitors inspect galleries in DEA Museum.

Welcome Back! All-New DEA Museum Is Now Open

November 4, 2021

After a two-year renovation, the all-new DEA Museum is now open.

Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena

DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE—Remembering Kiki: Through the Eyes of His Family, Friends, and Colleagues

October 26, 2021

The documentary tribute to Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena premieres today at 11 a.m. EDT.