BOISE, Idaho – In a shocking turn of events, Guadalupe Serrano, a 36-year-old resident of Nampa, Idaho, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for his role in a brazen drug trafficking operation. Serrano, who was arrested on June 19, 2014, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, as well as a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
According to information presented in court, Nampa police officers stopped a black BMW Serrano was driving on June 19, 2014. A police drug-detection dog sniffed the BMW and alerted to the odor of illegal drugs. During a later search of the BMW, officers located two baggies containing methamphetamine, a digital scale, $10,200, two loaded firearms, and ammunition. The firearms were identified as a Bersa, .380 ACP pistol, and a Glock, 9 millimeter pistol. Serrano admitted that the firearms were stolen.
Serrano pleaded guilty to the charges on February 11, 2015. He was sentenced to 15 months for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and an additional 60 months consecutive for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Serrano will also serve three years of supervised release following his 75-month prison term.
Guadalupe Serrano’s case is part of a larger long-term investigation by the Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crimes Task Force. The investigation focused on the “Norteno” Northside gang, which is active in Nampa and other parts of the Treasure Valley. Fourteen individuals were indicted on drug and gun charges as a result of the investigation. Serrano was the first to be sentenced. Four others have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing including Jose Manuel Menchaca, 35, Nicole Danelle Nieto, 31, Brandi Marie Larrea, 31, and Tara Noelle Rivera, 30, all from Nampa.
The case was prosecuted by the Special Assistant U.S. Attorney hired by the Treasure Valley Partnership and the State of Idaho to address gang crimes. The Treasure Valley Partnership is comprised of a group of elected officials in southwest Idaho dedicated to regional coordination, cooperation, and collaboration on creating coherent regional growth.
The investigation was a joint effort by the Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crime Task Force and the Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). The OCDETF program is a federal multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional task force that supplies supplemental federal funding to federal and state agencies involved in the identification, investigation, and prosecution of major drug trafficking organizations.
Nampa police officers played a crucial role in the investigation, and their bravery and dedication to keeping their community safe are to be commended.
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Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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