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United States of America v. Manuel Rubin Perez
Date: 07-10-2026
Case Number: 2:19-cr-00104
Judge: Troy L. Nunley
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (Sacramento County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: James Robert Conolly and Vincenza Rabenn
Defendant's Attorney: Matt Smith
Description:
Sacramento, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute meth.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
Between April and July 2018, Manuel Ruben Perez, 40, of Orland, California, worked with others to sell methamphetamine and heroin in and around Orland. During this time, Perez sourced methamphetamine from Southern California and sold it in Northern California. Over the course of the investigation, he executed at least six drug deals with a confidential informant, selling multiple kilograms of methamphetamine in total. During these transactions, Perez also sold the informant heroin when he could obtain it. Perez negotiated the prices for each deal and often had others deliver the drugs and collect the money on his behalf. The investigation uncovered that Perez sold to multiple buyers across Northern California.
On Jan. 29, 2026, Perez pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, the Lassen County District Attorney’s Office, the Susanville Police Department, and the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
Between April and July 2018, Manuel Ruben Perez, 40, of Orland, California, worked with others to sell methamphetamine and heroin in and around Orland. During this time, Perez sourced methamphetamine from Southern California and sold it in Northern California. Over the course of the investigation, he executed at least six drug deals with a confidential informant, selling multiple kilograms of methamphetamine in total. During these transactions, Perez also sold the informant heroin when he could obtain it. Perez negotiated the prices for each deal and often had others deliver the drugs and collect the money on his behalf. The investigation uncovered that Perez sold to multiple buyers across Northern California.
On Jan. 29, 2026, Perez pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, the Lassen County District Attorney’s Office, the Susanville Police Department, and the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 19 years and 10 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Manuel Rubin Perez?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 19 years and 10 months in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Manuel Rubin Perez?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (Sacramento County), CA. The presiding judge was Troy L. Nunley.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Manuel Rubin Perez?
Plaintiff's attorney: James Robert Conolly and Vincenza Rabenn. Defendant's attorney: Matt Smith.
When was United States of America v. Manuel Rubin Perez decided?
This case was decided on July 10, 2026.