ALBUQUERQUE – Ramon Quezada, 32, of Albuquerque, N.M., has admitted his guilt in a federal court today for methamphetamine trafficking. The gritty operation that led to Quezada’s plea is part of a massive ATF-led initiative targeting the most dangerous offenders in New Mexico.
Quezada and his co-defendant Joshua Sedillo, 30, were nabbed during a sweeping investigation that resulted in 59 federal indictments and one criminal complaint. The probe began in April 2016 with a focus on curbing violent crime in Albuquerque’s metropolitan area.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has been collaborating closely with local agencies to remove repeat offenders from communities, with Quezada’s case serving as a stark example of this initiative’s reach. Quezada and Sedillo were finally arrested in July 2016 for conspiracy to distribute meth on May 11, 2016, and Sedillo separately for distribution on May 25, 2016.
In court today, Quezada confessed to possessing approximately 90 grams of meth with intent to transfer. He now faces up to 20 years in federal prison. The sentencing date has not yet been set. Meanwhile, 22 out of the 104 indicted have entered guilty pleas, and one has been sentenced.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacob Wishard is handling Quezada’s case, with the ATF Albuquerque office leading the investigation. Charges remain accusations until proven in court, and Sedillo has entered a not guilty plea.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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