Ruben James Torrez Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking
A 31-year-old man from Hurley, New Mexico, was sentenced to prison for his conviction on a methamphetamine trafficking charge. Ruben James Torrez, 31, of Hurley, N.M., was sentenced today in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M., to 60 months in prison for his conviction on a methamphetamine trafficking charge.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Las Cruces Branch Office, Torrez will be on supervised release for four years after completing his prison sentence. This means he will have to adhere to certain conditions set by the court after he finishes serving his prison time.
The investigation into Torrez began on April 24, 2017, in Grant County, N.M., when the DEA arrested him on a criminal complaint charging him with possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The DEA found approximately 58.01 grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle while executing a search warrant.
On Aug. 8, 2017, Torrez pled guilty to a felony information charging him with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. In entering the guilty plea, Torrez admitted that on March 30, 2017, he agreed to sell methamphetamine to an individual, who unbeknownst to him, was working with law enforcement authorities.
The case was investigated by the DEA and the Silver City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Clara Cobos prosecuted the case. The DEA arrested Torrez on June 23, 2017, after the Silver City Police Department and the DEA found methamphetamine in his vehicle while executing a search warrant.
Torrez’s sentence is a result of his conviction on the methamphetamine trafficking charge. He will serve 60 months in prison and then be on supervised release for four years. This sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the need for Torrez to take responsibility for his actions.
In this case, the DEA and the Silver City Police Department worked together to uncover the methamphetamine trafficking operation. Their collaboration led to the arrest and conviction of Torrez, who was found to have possessed methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
This case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to combat methamphetamine trafficking. The DEA and the Silver City Police Department demonstrated their commitment to protecting their communities by investigating and prosecuting this case.
Ruben James Torrez, 31, of Hurley, N.M., was sentenced to 60 months in prison for his conviction on a methamphetamine trafficking charge. He will be on supervised release for four years after completing his prison sentence.
Defendant Name: Ruben James Torrez
Criminal Charges: Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
City and State: Hurley, New Mexico
Exact Date: June 23, 2017 (arrest), March 30, 2017 (crime), August 8, 2017 (plea)
Sentence or Outcome: 60 months in prison, 4 years supervised release
Dollar Amounts: N/A
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
Drug TraffickingDrug TraffickingDrug TraffickingDrug Trafficking