ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Melissa Redfearn-Martinez, a 34-year-old Albuquerque resident, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for her role in a methamphetamine trafficking ring.
According to court documents, on October 17, 2017, law enforcement intercepted two vehicles transporting methamphetamine to Farmington, New Mexico. Redfearn-Martinez was driving one of them. Law enforcement officers conducted a K9 sniff and search both vehicles, revealing 776.2 grams of methamphetamine hidden in Redfearn-Martinez’s vehicle.
Redfearn-Martinez’s sentence also includes a three-year term of supervised release, following her completion of the prison term. In the federal system, there is no parole. U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
Redfearn-Martinez’s case was investigated by the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office, with Assistant United States Attorney Joseph Spindle leading the prosecution. The investigation led to the discovery of a significant methamphetamine trafficking operation in the area.
The sentencing of Redfearn-Martinez serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against methamphetamine trafficking in New Mexico. “Methamphetamine has devastating effects on individuals and communities,” said U.S. Attorney Uballez. “We will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle these operations.”
The case against Redfearn-Martinez is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in New Mexico. The successful prosecution of this case will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the community, and serves as a warning to those involved in methamphetamine trafficking that they will be held accountable.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico will continue to work closely with law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and bring perpetrators to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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