Guadalupe Pineda, Jr., Fentanyl Trafficking, Indiana 2020

A local man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Guadalupe Pineda, Jr., 30 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

According to documents in this case, in the fall of 2020, Pineda sold multiple ounces of fentanyl and heroin to law enforcement on four different occasions.

The case was investigated by the FBI’s Fort Wayne Safe Streets Gang Task Force, comprised of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Indiana State Police, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, and the Fort Wayne Police Department.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Anthony W. Geller.

Pineda was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release.

This severe sentence is a stark reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of holding those responsible accountable for their actions.

As a community, we must remain vigilant in our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic that continues to plague our region.

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