A Coachella, California resident has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to federal narcotics laws, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti. Freddy Felix, aged 32, pleaded guilty to two counts before Senior United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer.
The court was informed that from July 25, 2023, to August 30, 2023, Felix conspired to distribute and possessed with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Additionally, on August 30, 2023, he possessed with intent to distribute the same amount of the controlled substance.
Judge Fischer has scheduled the sentencing for August 6, 2025. The law stipulates a potential maximum sentence of at least ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10 million. The actual sentence will depend on the severity of the offenses and any prior criminal history.
Felix is ordered to remain detained until sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney Katherine C. Jordan is prosecuting the case for the government.
The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation leading to Felix's prosecution. This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation aimed at identifying and dismantling high-level drug traffickers and other criminal organizations through a coordinated approach involving multiple agencies.
