Ocala Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Cocaine

Ocala, Florida – Israel Reyes (27, Ocala) has pleaded guilty to four counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. He faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. 

According to court records, between October and December 2025, Reyes distributed methamphetamine and cocaine to an undercover law enforcement officer on four separate occasions. He was arrested on June 26, 2026, and remains detained pending the resolution of the case. 

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Marion County Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Janette Swartzberg.