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United States of America v. Gustavo De Alba
Date: 02-19-2026
Case Number: 25-cr-00238
Judge: Patrick R. Wyrick
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (Oklahoma County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Oklahoma City
Defendant's Attorney: Eddie Valdez
on June 13, 2025, law enforcement stopped a vehicle being driven by De Alba, on I-40 near Sayre, Oklahoma. After a K-9 unit alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle, law enforcement searched the vehicle and recovered approximately 30 kilograms of methamphetamine stored in a sophisticated after-market compartment concealed behind the backseat. De Alba and the passenger, codefendant WALTER LUIS ZAPATA MANZANARES, 36, also of Los Angeles, California, were arrested.
De Alba faces up to life in federal prison and fines of up to $20 million, and Zapata Manzanares faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Gustavo De Alba?
The outcome was: A jury found the Defendant guilt. De Alba faces up to life in federal prison and fines of up to $20 million, and Zapata Manzanares faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.
Which court heard United States of America v. Gustavo De Alba?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (Oklahoma County), OK. The presiding judge was Patrick R. Wyrick.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Gustavo De Alba?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Oklahoma City. Defendant's attorney: Eddie Valdez.
When was United States of America v. Gustavo De Alba decided?
This case was decided on February 19, 2026.