Crime & Safety
Jefferson County Drug Dealer Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison
Investigators seized more than $16,000 worth of methamphetamine and other drugs, the First Judicial District Attorney said.
GOLDEN CO — A man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for possession with intent to sell large amounts of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and marijuana, the First Judicial District Attorney said.
Jorge Alberto Lopez, 36, pleaded guilty in May to Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to Distribute. He was on parole for a similar drug offense when he was arrested in this case.
The West Metro Drug Task Force conducted two undercover drug buys from Lopez in March 2018. Investigators executed a search warrant at his home and seized 1,300 grams of methamphetamine, which has a street value of approximately $16,000. They also seized two weapons, the attorney's office said.
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Lopz has five prior felony convictions, most of them are drug-related, the attorney's office said.
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