Date: 09-16-2017

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Case Number: 2:16-cr-20099-JAR

Judge: Julie A. Robinson

Court: United States District Court for the District of Kansas (Johnson County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Terra Morehead

Defendant's Attorney: Tim Burdick - FPD

Description: Kansas City, KS - Kansas City, Kan., Man Sentenced To 11.5 Years on Federal Drug, Gun Charges

A Kansas City, Kan., man who sold methamphetamine and guns to undercover investigators was sentenced Wednesday to 11.5 years in federal prison.

Eric Castillo, 28, who is citizen of Mexico, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one count of unlawful possession of firearms by a person who is not in the United States legally. In a series of transactions monitored by investigators, Castillo sold methamphetamine for about $500 an ounce. Along with the drugs, he sold guns including rifles and handguns made by Beretta, Browning and Smith & Wesson. One of the handguns was a .380 pistol with a built-in laser. The first transaction took place at a McDonald’s restaurant in Kansas City, Kan. Castillo offered guns for sale by asking undercover investigators if they were interested in buying some “toys.”

Beall commended the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Assistant

Outcome: Defendant was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison.

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