Mar 01, 2020

U.S. Attorney charged 5 Kansas men with meth trafficking

Posted Mar 01, 2020 12:00 AM
Snyder is being held in Butler County
Snyder is being held in Butler County

WICHITA— Five men in Kansas are charged in a superseding indictment with trafficking methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.         

The defendants include: Jeremy J. Snyder, 38, Dighton, Kan., possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (count 4).

Alvaro Dieguez Jr., 29, Wichita, Kan., possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (count 2).

Keith A. Goodman, 47, Arkansas City, Kan., possession of methamphetamine (count 3).

Felipe D. Luna, 26, Wichita, Kan., possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (counts 1 and 6, distribution of methamphetamine (count 5, unlawful possession of a firearm by a user of controlled substances (count 7, unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking (count 8, using a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking (count 9).

Obed A. Paz-Moreno, 23, Garden City, Kan., possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (count 4).

          Upon conviction, the crimes carry the following penalties:

          Counts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6: Not less than 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $10 million.

          Count 3: Up to a year in prison and a fine of not less than $1,000.

          Count 7: Up to 10 years and a fine up to $250,000.

          Counts 8 and 9: Not less than five years and a fine up to $250,000.

          The FBI Safe Streets Task Force and the Wichita Police Department investigated.