Lancaster Heroin Trafficker Sentenced to 170 Months in Federal Prison

DALLAS — Gabriel Reyes, aka “Payaso,” 33, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn to 170 months in federal prison for the distribution of heroin, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.

Reyes pleaded guilty in February 2017 to one count of possession with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin. He has been in custody since the time of his arrest in September 2016.

According to documents filed in the case, on September 21, 2016 Reyes sold an ounce of heroin from his residence in Lancaster, Texas in exchange for $1,050. On September 28, 2016 law enforcement agents executed a federal search warrant at the residence of Reyes. Agents found over 100 grams of heroin, approximately $92,700, drug paraphernalia, and three firearms.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, and Lancaster Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Suzanna Etessam was in charge of the prosecution.

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