Drug Trafficker Who Hid Kilos of Heroin and Meth in Lakewood Apartment Walls Convicted

MAY 20 (SEATTLE)

A drug trafficker who came to the attention of law enforcement after his roommate was shot and killed in November 2012 was convicted on May 16, 2013, following a three day jury trial. Juan Hidalgo-Mendoza, 33, of Lakewood, Washington was convicted of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and being a felon in possession of a firearm/ammunition.