DENVER (KDVR) — Ten people were indicted by a Colorado grand jury for their alleged role in a 2024 drug trafficking ring.
On Friday, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said the 10 people were allegedly involved in a drug trafficking ring that ran from Adams County to Prowers County between February and October 2024.
The indictment listed the following defendants:
Louie Gonzales
Chester Gray
Chelsea Hall-Chavira
Joshua Hyatt
Juan Mendoza
Edward Monroe
Asia Ralstin
Carlos Robinson
Dayla White
Steve Yang
The AG’s office said those listed allegedly sold illicit controlled substances that included fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamines.
Some of the drugs were seized when police initiated traffic stops. The AG said officers found thousands of grams of illegal substances.
According to the AG, the investigation recovered the following drugs:
Over 13.5 kilograms of fentanyl and pills containing fentanyl
Over 5.4 kilograms of methamphetamine
111.9 grams of heroin
167.3 grams of cocaine
During one suspect’s traffic stop, Hyatt, in October 2024, police seized 1,471.5 grams of fentanyl, 2,017.3 grams of methamphetamine, 125.5 grams of cocaine and 86.8 grams of heroin.
“Illegal drugs like fentanyl are driving crime in our communities, hurting families and fueling the overdose crisis,” said Weiser. “By holding these traffickers accountable and keeping these dangerous drugs out of our communities, we can save lives in Colorado.”
The AG’s office said the 10 suspects are facing various drug felonies, including conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
