Dante De La Cruz-Alvarez, Methamphetamine Distribution, Oklahoma 2020

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – In a shocking turn of events, 28-year-old Dante De La Cruz-Alvarez has been sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Timothy J. Downing.

On December 30, 2019, De La Cruz-Alvarez was arrested after a search of his vehicle at a traffic stop resulted in the seizure of 31 one-pound vacuum-sealed packages containing methamphetamine. This staggering amount of methamphetamine is a stark reminder of the severity of this crime and the devastating impact it has on our communities.

On January 21, 2020, a federal grand jury indicted De La Cruz-Alvarez for conspiracy and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. On July 22, 2020, De La Cruz-Alvarez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute methamphetamine.

Today, U.S. District Judge Bernard M. Jones sentenced De La Cruz-Alvarez to serve 132 months (11 years) in federal prison. At the end of his term, he must also serve five years of supervised release.

This case is the result of investigations by District 21 Drug Task Force, Oklahoma City Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant United States Attorney Matthew P. Anderson prosecuted the case.

It’s clear that De La Cruz-Alvarez’s actions have had severe consequences, and it’s essential that those responsible for such crimes face the full weight of the law. The people of Oklahoma deserve to live in a community free from the scourge of methamphetamine, and it’s up to law enforcement and the judicial system to ensure that justice is served.

Defendant: Dante De La Cruz-Alvarez

Criminal Charges: Distributing methamphetamine and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine

City and State: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Exact Date: December 30, 2019 (arrest), January 21, 2020 (indictment), July 22, 2020 (plea), and March 4, 2021 (sentencing)

Sentence or Outcome: 132 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release

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