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Robstown Career Offender Lands 188-Month Sentence for Cocaine Distribution
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – In a significant blow to the streets of Kingsville, Rene Olivarez, 45, of Robstown, has been handed a 188-month sentence for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos made the ruling after Olivarez pleaded guilty to the charges on September 6, 2012. The sentence, which also includes five years of supervised release, reflects the severity of Olivarez’s crimes.
Olivarez’s co-defendant, Daniel Cano, 32, of Kingsville, previously pleaded guilty and received a 57-month sentence for his role in the conspiracy.
The investigation into Olivarez’s activities began when members of the United States Marshals Fugitive Apprehension Unit discovered 2.92 kilograms of cocaine, $37,521, and 164 live marijuana plants during a fugitive arrest warrant execution at Cano’s Kingsville residence on January 24, 2012.
Judge Ramos noted that the career offender sentencing enhancement and the nearly 16-year sentence were appropriate due to Olivarez’s three prior drug trafficking offenses, which spanned approximately 20 years. The judge emphasized that the sentence promotes respect for the law.
Olivarez has been in custody and will remain there pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility, which will be determined in the near future.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey D. Preston.
The sentence serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in cocaine distribution and the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in combating crime.
Olivarez’s sentence is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement officials in keeping our communities safe.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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