A money launderer with a troubled past, who once concealed $30,000 worth of drugs on her own kids while attempting to regain custody of one of them, has been handed a staggering 100-year prison sentence for her involvement in a drug-dealing scheme in Ohio, according to prosecutors.
Victoria Barrientos, a 27-year-old mother, admitted to a range of charges, including engaging in an organized criminal activity, money laundering, attempted money laundering, corrupting others with drugs, and drug trafficking, as stated in a press release by the Muskingum County Prosecutors Office.
From a third-person perspective, it can be observed that Barrientos had faced previous convictions for money laundering and enabling drug abuse as part of a group led by her boyfriend, Deangelo "D-Lo" Tellis, who is currently serving a sentence of 15 to 19-and-a-half years. After serving 18 months, she was released to a halfway house.
However, following her release, authorities claim that she returned to her involvement in drug dealing, even making drug sales over the phone while in the act. Her arrest occurred during a traffic stop on her way to Zanesville, where she aimed to regain custody of one of her children. Shockingly, during this incident, $30,000 worth of suboxone, a substance used in treating opioid addiction, was discovered hidden inside a baby wipe dispenser in her children's bag.
In addition to Barrientos, 14 other associates linked to the "Tellis group" have been convicted and have either served or are serving their sentences. It's worth noting that the drug busts related to this group of traffickers are some of the largest in the county's history, with the operation originating outside Columbus in 2017 after an associate's murder.
Zanesville Police Chief Tony Coury noted, 'This group had a significant presence in the area, serving as major suppliers, especially to Zanesville and Muskingum County,' following a major bust involving the group in 2021."
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