Springfield Man Indicted for Possessing Fentanyl and Cocaine with Intent to Distribute

BOSTON – A Springfield man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield for a drug offense involving fentanyl and cocaine.  

Christian Caballero, 30, was indicted on one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. 

According to the indictment, on July 31, 2023, Caballero allegedly possessed fentanyl and cocaine with the intent to distribute. 

The charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, four years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy and Chicopee Police Chief Patrick J. Major made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd E. Newhouse of the Springfield Branch Office is prosecuting the case.

The details contained in the Indictment are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.