U.S. Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest | U.S. Department of Justice
Luis Angel Gerardo Urias, a 27-year-old from Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss delivered the sentence on January 6, 2025. Gerardo Urias had previously pleaded guilty to the charges.
The court records indicate that Gerardo Urias and his associates were involved in distributing over 4.5 kilograms of methamphetamine from Arizona to Vermont. Homeland Security Investigations found that they shipped methamphetamine to Vermont and distributed it to an undercover agent in Arizona. They also received drug proceeds both in cash and through money transfer services from Vermont.
On March 15, 2023, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Gerardo Urias's residence in Phoenix. During the search, they recovered two firearms: a 9mm semi-automatic handgun and an assault-style rifle, along with ammunition for these weapons.
United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest praised the joint efforts of Homeland Security Investigations, United States Border Patrol, United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Winooski Police Department in this case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew C. Gilman prosecuted the case while Karen R. Shingler represented Gerardo Urias.
