WICHITA, KAN. – A Kansas man has been indicted on federal charges of drug trafficking, marking a significant victory for the DEA’s anti-drug efforts.
Vicente Rodriguez, 45, of Wichita, is facing one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. This indictment follows an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Katie Andrusak, who has a track record of successfully taking down drug traffickers in Kansas.
Additionally, three other Wichita residents were also indicted:
– John J. Hicks Jr., 38, faces one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, one count of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person.
– Robert D. Veales, 31, is accused of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and two counts of prohibited person in possession of ammunition.
– Jacob Navarrette, 34, was indicted on one count of receipt of child pornography, with Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) leading the investigation.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse. Indictments are merely allegations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
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Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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