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In Albuquerque, a man named Nicholas Mares, also known as “Youngster,” has been charged with multiple federal crimes, including drug trafficking and assaulting federal officers.
This follows a high-speed chase with the FBI.
Mares, 22, appeared before a federal judge today for a detention hearing and will remain in custody until his trial date, which is yet to be scheduled.
According to the criminal complaint, Mares sold 5,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover FBI agent on May 28, 2024, during a controlled purchase operation.
The situation escalated on July 18, 2024, when FBI agents tried to stop Mares’ vehicle in Albuquerque.
Mares allegedly rammed his car into an FBI vehicle carrying four special agents and then sped away in oncoming traffic with a child in his car.
During the pursuit, approximately 10,000 fentanyl pills were reportedly thrown from Mares’ vehicle before he managed to evade capture.
This incident was documented in a photograph showing the moment the pills were discarded during the high-speed chase.
According to the source, if convicted of the current charges, Mares could face a life sentence in prison.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office.
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The Violent Gang Task Force of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office conducted the investigation, with Assistant United States Attorney Maria Elena Stiteler prosecuting the case.
It’s important to note that a criminal complaint is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.