Stockton Man Sentenced to 16 Years and 8 Months in Prison for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Pill Manufacturing and Distribution

USAO Press Release on May 12, 2025

Jamar Deontae Barnes, 43, of Stockton, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to 16 years and eight months in prison for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute pills laced with fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs, and possession with intent to distribute…

Federal Jury Returns Guilty Verdicts Against Two Members of a Firearm and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

USAO Press Release on May 8, 2025

After a three-day trial, a federal jury found Angel Lopez, 47, of Southern California, guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and Rochlem Eric Aquino Yadao, 48, of Santa Maria, guilty of conspiracy to deal in firearms without a license, Acting United States Attorney Michele Beckwith…