Dominican Man Pleads Guilty to ID Theft and Drug Dealing in Boston

Boston, MA – A Dominican national made headlines as he pleaded guilty in federal court for identity theft and distributing deadly fentanyl and cocaine.

Yhoan Alexis Nivar Rodriguez, 30, from Mattapan, was arraigned on charges including Social Security fraud, aggravated identity theft, possession of cocaine, and fentanyl with intent to distribute. The sentencing is set for August 22, 2019, before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris.

The saga began in December 2015 when Nivar successfully obtained a Massachusetts driver’s license using the identity of a female U.S. citizen from Puerto Rico. His arrest came in July 2018 after a search warrant led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia, cash, and a ledger detailing his illegal activities.

During the search, agents found small baggies containing drugs, totaling $2,753 on the table, and another $1,500 stashed away. The severity of Nivar’s charges includes potential sentences ranging from five years for Social Security fraud to 20 years for possession with intent to distribute drugs. He also faces mandatory deportation following his sentence.

United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and a team of federal agents led by Peter C. Fitzhugh, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston, announced the charges. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Wichers is handling the prosecution for Lelling’s Major Crimes Unit.

Nivar’s case serves as another stark reminder of the breadth and impact of identity theft and drug trafficking in our communities.

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