Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison

Hagåtña, Guam – SHAWN N. ANDERSON, United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, announced that defendant Ralph Daniel Clark Ricon, age 49, was sentenced on September 11, 2025, in the District Court of Guam to 33 months imprisonment for Possession of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride with Intent to Distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).  The Court also ordered three years of supervised release, 50 hours community service, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.  In addition, defendants convicted of a federal drug offense may no longer qualify for certain federal benefits.  Ricon is a lawful permanent resident who also faces deportation because of this conviction.

On the evening of April 5, 2024, Guam International Airport Police officers initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Ricon. During the stop, the defendant claimed to be Rodrigo Clark Ricon. He appeared to be nervous, heavily sweating, and having difficulty speaking. He was unable to provide a valid driver's license, or any documents related to the vehicle.  Ricon verbally consented to a search of his vehicle. Officers seized several bags containing 80.6 grams of methamphetamine, digital scales, and drug packaging material.  Following the search, DEA Task Force agents responded to the scene. After being advised of his rights, Ricon admitted to possessing the methamphetamine.

At the time of the traffic stop, there was an active arrest warrant for "Rodrigo Clark Ricon." The Department of Correction positively identified Ricon and determined he had two open Superior Court felony drug cases with warrants for failure to report and failure to appear.

“I applaud the relentless efforts of our local and federal law enforcement partners in combatting drug trafficking on island,” stated United States Attorney Anderson.  “This successful prosecution resulted in another repeat offender going to federal prison.”

“Methamphetamine remains a top killer in our country. This deadly drug is extremely potent, unrelenting, devastating families and crushing dreams. Each time we take a drug dealer off the streets; we make a difference,” said Brian M. Clark, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Los Angeles Field Division, which oversees Guam. “Today’s sentencing should put drug distributors on notice. If you choose to push poison to line your pockets, you will be held accountable for your actions. DEA and law enforcement partners remain unwavering in our commitment to protect the health and safety of our island communities.”

This investigation was conducted the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Guam International Airport Authority Police.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Devarup Rastogi in the District of Guam