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United States of America v. Hector Luis Castillo-Reyes

Date: 10-19-2026

Case Number: 4:25-cr-00110

Judge: Ann Marie McIff Allen

Court: United States District Court for the District of Utah (Washington County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: St. George, Utah, criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with

Defendant's Attorney: Joseph M. Hood

Description:
St. George, Utah, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing, selling and distributing fentanyl, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841.

,On August 14, 2025, a San Juan County Deputy Sheriff stopped Castillo-Reyes for a traffic violation. A dog sniff was conducted and the K9 alerted positive to the presence of illegal narcotics. During a search of the vehicle, law enforcement recovered approximately 104,000 blue M30 fentanyl pills inside of a toolbox set in the rear cargo area of the vehicle. Hector Luis Castillo-Reyes, 23 admitted to picking up the bag containing the fentanyl pills and transporting them in exchange for payment.
Outcome:
Defendant placed in BOP custody for a term of 41 months. Upon release, defendant placed on supervised release for a term of 36 months. Standard and special conditions of supervision imposed. $100.00 Special Assessment imposed and due immediately. No fine imposed.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Hector Luis Castillo-Reyes?

The outcome was: Defendant placed in BOP custody for a term of 41 months. Upon release, defendant placed on supervised release for a term of 36 months. Standard and special conditions of supervision imposed. $100.00 Special Assessment imposed and due immediately. No fine imposed.

Which court heard United States of America v. Hector Luis Castillo-Reyes?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Utah (Washington County), UT. The presiding judge was Ann Marie McIff Allen.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Hector Luis Castillo-Reyes?

Plaintiff's attorney: St. George, Utah, criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with. Defendant's attorney: Joseph M. Hood.

When was United States of America v. Hector Luis Castillo-Reyes decided?

This case was decided on October 19, 2026.