Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced

Austin, Texas - A Texas man was sentenced today to 168 months in prison to be followed by 3 years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl and other illegal controlled substances. The sentence included the forfeiture of $34,567 in drug proceeds, assorted jewelry, and nineteen firearms.

According to court documents, Joshua James Calvo, 37, distributed a variety of controlled substances between February and May 2024. DEA, through informants, bought heroin and methamphetamine from Calvo on three occasions: February 11, March 21, and April 11, 2024. DEA then obtained and executed a Federal search warrant on May 1, 2024, for Calvo's residence. Inside the residence, DEA agents found approximately 23 pounds of drugs, including 1.2kg of fentanyl, 8.2kg of marijuana, 890g of heroin, and 295g of meth. The DEA also seized nineteen firearms and $34,567 in cash. Calvo was arrested.

Joshua Calvo's sentencing continues this Office's efforts to stem the tide in the greater Austin area of the illegal drug distribution of fentanyl and other controlled substances. The DEA and its agents combined with Williamson Co. Sheriff's Office and Georgetown Police Dept. to investigate this case to its conclusion.

U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas made the announcement.

The DEA along with Williamson Co. Sheriff's Office and Georgetown Police Dept. investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Castillo prosecuted the case.

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