A New York man, Oscarlin Peguero Ortiz, 27, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Bangor to possessing heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base with the intent to distribute those substances.
According to court records, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the suspected trafficking of illegal narcotics from an Avon residence. In July 2020, investigators executed a search warrant and found Oscarlin Peguero Ortiz inside the residence.
During a search of the residence, law enforcement seized approximately 85 grams of a mixture of heroin and fentanyl and 40 grams of crack cocaine. Investigators also seized digital scales, drug paraphernalia, and over $8,000 in cash.
Oscarlin Peguero Ortiz faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, and at least three years and up to life of supervised release. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigative report by the U.S. Probation Office.
A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Maine State Police, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office investigated this case.
The guilty plea is a significant blow to drug trafficking operations in Maine. The investigation and subsequent conviction of Oscarlin Peguero Ortiz demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating the illicit drug trade and ensuring public safety.
The case against Oscarlin Peguero Ortiz highlights the dangers of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base, which continue to plague communities across the United States. The seizure of approximately 85 grams of a mixture of heroin and fentanyl and 40 grams of crack cocaine underscores the scope of the problem and the need for continued vigilance and cooperation among law enforcement agencies.
RELATED: NY Man Pleads Guilty to Franklin County Drug Trafficking
Related Federal Cases
- Mario Lee AKA ‘Moe’ Pleads Guilty to Heroin Conspiracy · Maine
- Todd Rasberry ‘Champagne’ Gets 11½ Years for Heroin Distribution · Maine
- Naquan Eley Gets 6 Years for Crack, Heroin Ring · Maine
- Maine, NY Crews Busted in Fentanyl, Crack Ring · Washington
- Andre Fields Sentenced to 14+ Years in Heroin, Crack Conspiracy · Maine
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
🔒 Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
Browse More
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
Drug TraffickingDrug TraffickingDrug TraffickingDrug Trafficking