Oakland Resident, An Illegal Alien, Is Sentenced To 15 Years For Drug Trafficking, Gun Conviction

NOV 18 -- (SAN JOSE, Calif.) – Francisco Torres-Felix was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison, and ordered to pay a $600 fine, for drug, firearm and immigration violations, United States Attorney Joseph P. Russoniello announced.

“This sentence brings to justice an individual who thought he could make a profit through the distribution of illegal drugs in the Northern District of California,” U.S. Attorney Russoniello said. “The federal government takes the crimes Mr. Torres-Felix committed very seriously. My office will continue to work with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to help ensure the individuals who commit these crimes are punished to the fullest extent of the law.” >> Full Story