Johanny Torres-Rojas, Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Distribution, Massachusetts 2022

Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Distribution Lands Worcester Man in Hot Water

Johanny Torres-Rojas, 56, has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in Worcester, Massachusetts. This plea deal marks a significant turn of events for Torres-Rojas, who now faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million.

The charges against Torres-Rojas stem from three controlled purchases made by a confidential source between November 2019 and January 2020. During this time, Torres-Rojas distributed approximately 835 grams of pills containing methamphetamine and 102 grams of pills containing fentanyl. The transactions took place at a Goodwill Store in Worcester.

Specifically, on November 20 and November 26, 2019, Torres-Rojas distributed fentanyl pills to the confidential source at the Goodwill Store. Later, on January 13, 2020, Torres-Rojas distributed pills containing both fentanyl and methamphetamine to the same source outside the store.

United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division, made the announcement regarding Torres-Rojas’ plea deal. The Worcester Police Department provided valuable assistance in the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lucy Sun and Samuel R. Feldman of Rollins’ Criminal Division are prosecuting the case. Torres-Rojas’ sentencing is scheduled for March 31, 2023, before U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni.

The charges of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least three years and up to a lifetime of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes governing the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

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