Dominican national admits to distributing fentanyl in Massachusetts

A Dominican citizen illegally living in Massachusetts has admitted to federal charges involving the distribution and possession of cocaine and fentanyl. Angel Martinez, 56, also known as Aneudy Ríos, faces a potential 20-year prison sentence for the fentanyl distribution charge.

Authorities reported that Martinez had previously served 60 months for drug distribution charges stemming from a 2019 case. After completing his sentence, he was deported to the Dominican Republic in 2023. However, federal prosecutors stated that Martinez illegally returned to the U.S. in September 2024. He subsequently sold fentanyl to a cooperating witness in Haverhill, Massachusetts, an act captured on video.

Martinez was formally indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2024 and entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns. His sentencing is scheduled for November 19, 2026. In addition to the prison term, he faces at least three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. He is also subject to deportation following any imposed sentence.

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en septiembre de 2024 Martínez regresó ilegalmente a Estados Unidos y posteriormente vendió fentanilo a un testigo colaborador en Haverhill, Massachusetts. La transacción quedó registrada en video.