Ismail J. Ramsey, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California
Edward Tellez Solis, also known as Edward Telles Solis, has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills through social media and possessing a firearm related to drug trafficking. The sentence was issued by Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila.
Tellez Solis, aged 27 from Marina, California, was indicted on August 4, 2022. He pleaded guilty on February 10, 2025, to charges including possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, distribution of fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Court documents reveal that Tellez Solis used platforms like Snapchat and Telegram to market and sell drugs such as fentanyl-laced oxycodone pills (referred to as "M30" or "blues"), cocaine, Ecstasy/MDMA, Hydrocodone/Norco tablets, marijuana, and Alprazolam/Xanax tablets. On March 3, 2022, he contacted a minor via Snapchat offering to sell him M30 pills containing fentanyl or another controlled substance. The following day he delivered at least nine pills leading to the minor's fatal overdose.
A search of Tellez Solis’s vehicle uncovered various controlled substances along with $17,243 in cash and a loaded firearm with additional ammunition. An extra $98,246 was found at his residence.
United States Attorney Craig H. Missakian stated: “While this sentence brings a measure of justice to the community for this crime, it can never undo the pain and devastation the defendant’s reprehensible actions caused the victim’s family.” He emphasized ongoing efforts with law enforcement partners against illegal narcotics.
DEA Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris remarked: “Edward Tellez Solis used social media as a superhighway to sell lethal drugs... Today’s sentencing marks a crucial step in bringing justice.”
In addition to his prison term, Judge Davila imposed three years of supervised release on Tellez Solis and ordered him to pay $29,895.85 in restitution to the victim's family. He was taken into custody immediately after sentencing.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Amani S. Floyd and Dan M. Karmel with assistance from Veronica Hernandez following an investigation by the DEA and Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
