Austin, Texas – A Texas man has been sentenced to 168 months in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl and other controlled substances in the greater Austin area.
Joshua James Calvo, 37, was sentenced in federal court to 168 months in prison to be followed by 3 years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl and other illegal controlled substances.
The sentence included the forfeiture of $34,567 in drug proceeds, assorted jewelry, and nineteen firearms.
According to court documents, Joshua James Calvo distributed a variety of controlled substances between February and May 2024.
DEA agents, through informants, bought heroin and methamphetamine from Calvo on three occasions: February 11, March 21, and April 11, 2024.
On May 1, 2024, DEA agents obtained and executed a Federal search warrant on Calvo’s residence, where they found approximately 23 pounds of drugs, including 1.2kg of fentanyl, 8.2kg of marijuana, 890g of heroin, and 295g of meth.
The DEA also seized nineteen firearms and $34,567 in cash.
U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas made the announcement, stating that Joshua Calvo’s sentencing continues this Office’s efforts to stem the tide in the greater Austin area of the illegal drug distribution of fentanyl and other controlled substances.
The DEA, Williamson Co. Sheriff’s Office, and Georgetown Police Department combined to investigate the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Castillo prosecuted the case.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Joshua James Calvo
- Criminal Charges: Distributing fentanyl and other illegal controlled substances
- City and State: Austin, Texas
- Exact Date: February to May 2024 (distribution), May 1, 2024 (arrest), and today (sentencing)
- Sentence or Outcome: 168 months in prison to be followed by 3 years of supervised release and the forfeiture of $34,567 in drug proceeds, assorted jewelry, and nineteen firearms
- Dollar Amounts: $34,567
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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