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United States of America v. Destiny Salazar, Gabriel Orozco
Date: 07-25-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Denver
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Northern Colorado Couple Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Linked to Death of a Minor
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces that Destiny Salazar, age 22, and Gabriel Orozco, age 23, both of Weld County, Colorado, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and to distribution of fentanyl.
According to the plea agreements, Salazar and Orozco used cellphones, Facebook, and email to sell fentanyl pills to a variety of customers. They referred to the pills as "blues," "30s," "percs," "perxs," and "yerks†on Facebook. They also used their various devices and accounts interchangeably, with Orozco sometimes responding for Salazar on her account.
The plea agreements further state that the defendants engaged in a series of transactions with an individual on July 24th, 2021, who purchased six pills in total from Salazar and Orozco. This individual shared the pills with a minor female, who died shortly thereafter as a result of fentanyl intoxication. Both defendants and the individual who purchased the pills were aware they contained fentanyl.
Salazar and Orozco continued to conspire and distribute fentanyl through at least March 2022, when they were arrested on burglary charges. At the time of their arrest, they possessed distribution quantities of fentanyl, according to the plea agreements.
United States District Court Senior Judge John L. Kane presided over the hearing.
Denver, Colorado criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and to distribution of fentanyl.
Northern Colorado Couple Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Linked to Death of a Minor
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces that Destiny Salazar, age 22, and Gabriel Orozco, age 23, both of Weld County, Colorado, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and to distribution of fentanyl.
According to the plea agreements, Salazar and Orozco used cellphones, Facebook, and email to sell fentanyl pills to a variety of customers. They referred to the pills as "blues," "30s," "percs," "perxs," and "yerks†on Facebook. They also used their various devices and accounts interchangeably, with Orozco sometimes responding for Salazar on her account.
The plea agreements further state that the defendants engaged in a series of transactions with an individual on July 24th, 2021, who purchased six pills in total from Salazar and Orozco. This individual shared the pills with a minor female, who died shortly thereafter as a result of fentanyl intoxication. Both defendants and the individual who purchased the pills were aware they contained fentanyl.
Salazar and Orozco continued to conspire and distribute fentanyl through at least March 2022, when they were arrested on burglary charges. At the time of their arrest, they possessed distribution quantities of fentanyl, according to the plea agreements.
United States District Court Senior Judge John L. Kane presided over the hearing.
Outcome:
Salazar will be sentenced on October 21st, 2025, and Orozco will be sentenced on October 23rd, 2025.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Destiny Salazar, Gabriel Orozco?
The outcome was: Salazar will be sentenced on October 21st, 2025, and Orozco will be sentenced on October 23rd, 2025.
Which court heard United States of America v. Destiny Salazar, Gabriel Orozco?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Colorado, CO.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Destiny Salazar, Gabriel Orozco?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Denver. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Denver, Colorado Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Destiny Salazar, Gabriel Orozco decided?
This case was decided on July 25, 2025.