ORLANDO, FL – Jose David Figueroa Pacheco, 33, of Davenport, Florida, is headed to federal prison for six years after a jury found him guilty of trafficking a deadly dose of fentanyl. The sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Paul W. Byron, reflects the gravity of the opioid crisis gripping the nation and the ruthless individuals profiting from it.
The conviction stems from a joint operation conducted between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, targeting firearms and narcotics traffickers operating in the Orlando area between August 2023 and August 2024. Investigators weren’t looking at petty street deals; they were dismantling a network feeding the region’s addiction.
Evidence presented at trial revealed Figueroa Pacheco wasn’t just a driver. He was an integral part of the operation. His codefendant, Alberto Ismael Salinas Valencia, had already pleaded guilty on January 23, 2025, and received a heftier 15-year sentence. The pair attempted to sell both a firearm and fentanyl pills to an undercover officer. Salinas Valencia arrived at the meeting in Figueroa Pacheco’s truck, and the Davenport man then took the reins, coordinating the fentanyl delivery, inspecting the pills, and ultimately facilitating the illegal transaction.
Figueroa Pacheco’s role wasn’t passive. He actively managed the logistics of the deal, demonstrating a clear intent to profit from the distribution of a substance known to cause countless overdoses and deaths. The 40+ grams of fentanyl involved isn’t just a number; it represents a substantial quantity capable of devastating communities. The ATF and OCSO clearly prioritized taking these operators off the streets.
Assistant United States Attorneys Richard Varadan and Risha Asokan prosecuted the case, building a solid case based on the undercover operation and tangible evidence. Their work underscores the federal government’s commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, even as the drug continues to flood across borders. This isn’t about rehabilitation; it’s about incapacitation and deterrence.
The investigation and prosecution of Figueroa Pacheco and Salinas Valencia serve as a stark warning to those involved in the drug trade: the consequences are severe. Federal law enforcement isn’t playing games. The Grimy Times will continue to track federal cases like this, exposing the dark underbelly of crime and holding offenders accountable. The ATF and Orange County Sheriff’s Office have not released further details regarding ongoing investigations related to this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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