Colorado Springs man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and money laundering
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A Colorado Springs man was sentenced to more than five years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado, 51-year-old Armando DeLeon sold three kilograms of cocaine to a "confidential informant" beginning in July and September of 2019.
During a search of DeLeon's residence in October 2017, the AG's office said law enforcement found a Panther Arms AR-15-style rifle and two pistols were located, along with over $27,000 cash. He was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction.
Through an investigation into DeLeon's bank records, the AG's office said he maintained a credit card in the name of his business, D&D Detailing, despite saying the business had shut down earlier in 2017. The AG's office said the credit card showed spending activity between July and October of 2017.
According to the AG's office, DeLeon said he made a $7,000 payment on the credit card account in July 2017 that included proceeds from DeLeon's drug trafficking activity.
DeLeon pled guilty on August 24, 2021. A judge sentenced him to 62 months in prison on August 31, 2022.
“We appreciate our law enforcement partners identifying and investigating this case,“ said U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan in a press release. “The fact that this drug dealer is going to spend several years in federal prison should serve as a warning to others who think they can get away with this kind of illegal activity.”
