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Meth Kingpin Sentenced to 10 Years
A notorious methamphetamine trafficker has been handed a 10-year prison sentence following a high-speed chase and subsequent arrest in the San Luis Valley.
Felipe Nevarez, a leader in the violent Kings de Monte Gang, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release, for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.
On April 3, 2019, Nevarez evaded law enforcement while driving a black BMW near Alamosa and Monte Vista. The suspect reversed the vehicle at top speed down a rural driveway before fleeing on foot into an open field.
After nearly 45 minutes of searching, law enforcement found Nevarez hiding within arm’s reach of a large bag of methamphetamine and in possession of over $16,000 in cash. At the time, Nevarez had several state warrants for his arrest.
Nevarez’s federal conviction marked his ninth adult felony, including three prior drug distribution convictions. United States District Court Judge Robert Blackburn handed down the sentence on August 10, 2021, following Nevarez’s conviction at jury trial on April 15, 2021.
Nevarez was also ordered to forfeit over $16,000 in narcotics sales proceeds. ‘We will prosecute violent gangsters no matter where they operate in our state,’ said Acting U.S. Attorney Matt Kirsch. ‘Nevarez’s conviction and justly deserved sentence should serve as a warning to gangs in the San Luis Valley.’
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, the Alamosa County Sherriff’s Department, the Alamosa Police Department, and Immigrations Customs and Enforcement. Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey Graves handled the prosecution of the case (Case Number: 19-cr-00271-REB-JMC).
The distribution of methamphetamine in rural communities can have devastating effects that go beyond those associated with taking the drug,’ said Eric Balliet, deputy special agent in charge, HSI Denver. ‘HSI and its law enforcement partners work tirelessly to identify, arrest, and prosecute those involved in producing and selling this poison to keep our communities safe.’
Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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