United States v. Santiago

MEMORANDUM & ORDER

GORTON, District Judge.

The Superceding Indictment in this case charges twelve defendants in connection with their alleged roles in a large heroin distribution conspiracy. According to the government, defendant Juan Nunez (“Nunez”) was a New York-based supplier of heroin for defendant Julio Carrian Santiago (“Santiago”). The other defendants allegedly assisted Santiago, distributed heroin acquired from Santiago or assisted the distributors.

An affidavit of Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) Special Agent Cálice Couchman was submitted in support of a criminal complaint…