Source: Office of United States Attorneys
Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Raul Rodriguez-Jimenez (37, Kissimmee) has pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. Rodriguez-Jimenez faces a minimum sentence of 5 years, up to 40 years, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been set.
According to court documents, between December 13, 2023, and August 29, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration used an undercover agent to conduct five controlled purchases of fentanyl and cocaine from Rodriguez-Jimenez. On February 9, 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Rodriguez-Jimenez’s residence and located more than 1,700 grams of cocaine and over 230 grams of fentanyl.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Diane Hu.