Luis Melchor, age 29, from Aurora, Colorado and Nolberto Naranjo, Jr., age 23, and Ferid Nadarevic, age 38, both from Waterloo, Iowa, have been charged in an Indictment with drug conspiracy, distribution of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The charges are contained in an Indictment filed on April 2, 2010, in United States District Court in Cedar Rapids.

The Indictment alleges that, from January 2008 through April 2, 2010, Melchor, Naranjo and Nadarevic conspired to distribute methamphetamine in the Waterloo area. The Indictment also charges two counts of distribution of more than 50 grams of pure methamphetamine and the possession with intent to distribute approximately 2.64 kilograms (approximately 5.8 pounds) of methamphetamine.

If convicted on all counts, each man faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment and a possible maximum sentence of life imprisonment, a $4,000,000 fine and 5 years up to life on supervised release.

Nadarevic appeared on April 9, 2010, in federal court in Cedar Rapids and was held without bond. Nadarevic’s next appearance for trial is set for June 7, 2010.

Melchor appeared on April 9, 2010, in federal court in Denver, Colorado and was held without bond. Melchor will be transported to Iowa for further proceedings.

Naranjo is a fugitive. Law enforcement is seeking the public’s assistance in finding and arresting Naranjo. Any person having information should contact the U.S. Marshals Service at (319) 362-4411. A photo of Naranjo is available.

As with any criminal case, a charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

 

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