A Tiffin man is behind bars after being sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation. Justin Rosas, 31, of Tiffin, Ohio, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm as a felon.
According to court documents, on August 21, 2019, Sandusky Police Detectives and DEA investigators executed a search warrant at a residence located on Monroe Street in Sandusky, Ohio. During the execution of the warrant, law enforcement officers encountered Justin Rosas and Fernando Gonzales Jr. inside the residence and seized two semiautomatic pistols located within plain sight of both men.
Officers then searched Rosas and located, in his pocket, a substance containing methamphetamine. Rosas is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a previous conviction of aggravated drug trafficking in the Seneca County Common Pleas Court.
The investigation was conducted by the DEA and Sandusky Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew D. Simko prosecuted the case.
Rosas’ sentence comes after a lengthy investigation into his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking operation. His sentencing is a significant blow to the operation, and law enforcement officials are praising the work of those involved in the case.
As part of the case, Fernando Gonzales was charged in April 2021 with being a felon in possession of a firearm. The case remains ongoing.
The sentencing of Justin Rosas serves as a reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine trafficking and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat it. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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