Arizona And Nevada Men Indicted For Conspiring To Distribute Methamphetamine

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Jesus Andres Villapudua, a/k/a “Chik” (35, San Luis, Arizona), and Noel Alfredo Garcia, (34, Las Vegas, Nevada) with conspiracy to possess and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Both defendants face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison.

According to the indictment, beginning on an unknown date and continuing through February 22, 2024, Villapudua and Garcia knowingly and willfully conspired with each other and other persons to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possessed with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Florida Highway Patrol. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jeff Chang.