Date: 12-05-2019

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Case Number: 1:19-cr-00564

Judge: Roland Olvera

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Cameron County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Nikki Piquette

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Description: Brownsville, TX - The United States of America charged Micxi Rueda with possession with the intent to distribute more than 17 kilograms of cocaine.

Micxi Rueda pleaded guilty Sept. 3 to possession with the intent to distribute more than 17 kilograms of cocaine.

U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera sentenced her to 36 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. In handing down the sentence, the court noted her age and lack of criminal history.

On May 18, Rueda attempted to enter the United States through the vehicle lanes at the Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge. An alert for Rueda and her vehicle led to a secondary inspection, where a scan revealed an anomaly located in the vehicle’s passenger-side quarter panel. Authorities extracted 15 packages of cocaine, weighing 17.74 kilograms with an estimated street value of $355,000.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation with the assistance of Customs and Border Protection.

Charge:

Possession with intent to distribute more than 5 kilograms, that is, approx. 17.74 kilograms (39.11 pounds) of cocaine; 21 USC 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A) and 18 USC 2

Outcome: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rolando Olvera: Appearances: Nicole Elizabeth Piquette AUSA, Christopher George Gonzalez FPD.(Court Reporter: Sheila Perales) (Interpreter: J. Ortiz) SENTENCING held on 12/4/2019 as to Micxi Guadalupe Rueda. Dft sworn in. No objections to PSR. Court adopts PSR. Court grants 3rd acceptance point. Court grants Safety Valve. Court grants Variance. Court SENTENCED Dft Micxi Guadalupe Rueda (1), Counts 1, 3 and 4, Dismissed by Govt.; Count 2 to 36 months BOP. 3 years SRT. Dft must report to probation 72 hours after release; Dft will not commit any offenses; dft must comply with standard conditions; dft shall not use nor possess any illegal controlled substance; dft shall not possess a firearm. Dft must participate in a mental-health treatment program and follow the rules and regulations of that program. The probation officer, in consultation with the treatment provider, will supervise Dft's participation in the program, including the provider, location, modality, duration, and intensity. Dft must pay the cost of the program, if financially able must take all mental-health medications that are prescribed by Dft's treating physician. Dft must pay the costs of the medication, if financially able. Court waives community service hours. Dft must live in the U.S. and shall not travel to Mexico. Dft must comply with DNA requirement.Court waives Fine. Special Assessment $100.00 imposed. Deft remanded to USM, filed. (10:41-10:53 am) (sespinoza, 1) (Entered: 12/04/2019)

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