Mario Rocha, a 27-year-old resident of Rocky Ford, Colorado, has pleaded guilty to several federal charges involving firearms and controlled substances. The announcement was made by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.
Rocha admitted guilt to three counts of possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute, one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition, one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and two counts related to possession of unregistered short-barreled firearms.
According to the plea agreement, investigators discovered in August 2025 that Rocha was distributing significant amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine from his home. Authorities obtained a search warrant for his residence. FBI agents found over 1 kilogram of cocaine, more than 4.7 kilograms (about 45,000 pills) of fentanyl, and over 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine—all intended for distribution. Agents also seized a large sum of cash and seventeen firearms at the location. Among these were an unregistered short-barreled shotgun and rifle.
Chief United States District Judge Philip A. Brimmer presided over the hearing. Rocha is scheduled for sentencing on May 29, 2026.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI Denver Field Office in cooperation with the Rocky Ford Police Department. The prosecution is being handled by the Violent Crime and Immigration Enforcement Section within the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.
Case Number: 25-cr-00265-PAB
