A Jamestown man who was part of a conspiracy involving the distribution of large quantities of narcotics has been sentenced to time served. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the sentence for 33-year-old Jun Martinez, which comes after he pleaded guilty in January 2022 to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute 100 grams or more of acetyl fentanyl, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and 500 grams or more of cocaine. Martinez served approximately five years and 10 months in federal custody prior to his sentencing.
Prosecutors say an investigation by the DEA and the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force found that Martinez received several large packages of cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin via mail from an out-of-state source during the conspiracy. He also provided large quantities of crystal meth and heroin/fentanyl to an individual known to law enforcement, who then sold the drugs to others for profit. The individual then provided additional funds to Martinez for more narcotics. During a trip in September 2020 to acquire more narcotics, Martinez's vehicle was stopped by an Illinois State Police trooper. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of nearly 9.6 kilograms of methamphetamine, over 3.1 kilograms of fentanyl, more than 2.2 kilograms of cocaine, and marijuana products. In October 2020, during the execution of a search warrant at Martinez's residence on Wescott Street in Jamestown, investigators recovered methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a drug ledger, and approximately $62,000 in cash.
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