DENVER, CO – Two Denver men are off the streets and headed to federal prison after being convicted of flooding the city with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamine. Robert Adam Ross, aka “Chicago,” 42, and Jeremy Ford Moore, 39, received sentences of 103 months and 96 months, respectively, following a year-long investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).
The pair allegedly sourced the narcotics from Arizona, utilizing both the U.S. mail and commercial bus lines to smuggle the drugs into Colorado. Federal prosecutors detailed how Ross and Moore were actively distributing “significant quantities” of fentanyl and methamphetamine throughout the Denver area. The operation wasn’t just about drugs; investigators also uncovered a cache of firearms linked to the duo, hinting at a willingness to escalate violence to protect their operation.
The bust began with a proactive investigation focusing on suspicious parcels arriving from Arizona via the U.S. Postal Service. Undercover buys further solidified the evidence, leading to a coordinated takedown in November 2022. Agents seized approximately 15,000 fentanyl pills, along with nearly $5,000 in cash. The operation revealed a clear pattern of interstate drug trafficking, exploiting the postal system and commercial transportation to skirt law enforcement.
“Illegally-trafficked fentanyl has destroyed countless lives and caused thousands of deaths in Colorado alone,” stated U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan. “Thankfully, the drugs seized by our law enforcement partners will never make it to the street.” The sentiment underscores the growing urgency surrounding the fentanyl crisis, which continues to claim lives across the nation. The U.S. Attorney’s office is clearly signaling its commitment to aggressively prosecuting those responsible for the drug’s distribution.
USPIS Denver Division Inspector-in-Charge Bryan Musgrove emphasized the agency’s dedication to protecting the integrity of the mail. “United States Postal Inspectors are dedicated to maintaining the sanctity of trust placed in the U.S. Mail,” Musgrove said. “We will aggressively pursue anyone who uses the U.S. Mail to transport and distribute deadly drugs.” ATF Special Agent in Charge Brent Beavers added, “The distribution of guns and drugs by the hands of violent previously convicted felons is exactly what leads to violent crime in our communities.”
United States District Court Judge Charlotte S. Sweeney handed down the sentences on November 9th. Assistant United States Attorney Bradley Giles led the prosecution. The successful collaboration between ATF and USPIS highlights the importance of interagency cooperation in tackling complex criminal enterprises. While these sentences represent a victory for law enforcement, the fight against fentanyl trafficking in Denver – and across the country – is far from over. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the ongoing efforts to dismantle these dangerous networks.
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Key Facts
- Agency: ATF
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Press Release
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