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United States of America v. Carlos Solorio
Date: 02-06-2025
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Judge: Steven D. Merryday
Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Tampa, FL
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Tampa, FL Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
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Pasco County Man Sentenced To 9 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Methamphetamine
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Carlos Solorio (25, Dade City) to nine years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Solorio pled guilty on November 7, 2024.
According to court documents, on May 31, 2023, Solorio sold 3 kilograms of methamphetamine to another person at a grocery store parking lot in Dade City, Florida. This narcotics transaction was arranged by brokers in Mexico and Atlanta, Georgia.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, the Pasco Sheriff's Office, and the Tampa Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David J. Pardo.
This case was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at www.justice.gov/OCDETF.
Tampa, FL criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine
Pasco County Man Sentenced To 9 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Methamphetamine
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Carlos Solorio (25, Dade City) to nine years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Solorio pled guilty on November 7, 2024.
According to court documents, on May 31, 2023, Solorio sold 3 kilograms of methamphetamine to another person at a grocery store parking lot in Dade City, Florida. This narcotics transaction was arranged by brokers in Mexico and Atlanta, Georgia.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, the Pasco Sheriff's Office, and the Tampa Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David J. Pardo.
This case was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at www.justice.gov/OCDETF.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Carlos Solorio?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Carlos Solorio?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Steven D. Merryday.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Carlos Solorio?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Tampa, FL. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Tampa, FL Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Carlos Solorio decided?
This case was decided on February 6, 2025.