santiesteban indictment
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
CASE NO.
21 U.S.C. j 84618 U.S.C. j 1956(h)18 U.S.C. j 1201(c)18 U.S.C. j 1201(a)(1)18 U.S.C. j 2119(3)18 U.S.C. j 924(e)(1)(A)18 U.S.C. j 924U)(1)18 U.S.C. j 1512(k)21 U.S.C. j 856(a)(1)
UNITED STATES OF AM ERICA
V.
DERRICK SANTIESTEBAN,
GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN, Jr.,ALEXANDER SANTIESTEBAN,
a/k/a ifBolo ''DARVISSANTIESTEBAN,
NORGE MANDULEY,
a/k/a isNorge Mandulayr'' a/k/a iiNoje.''JIJAN FELIPE CASTAXEDA,
a/k/a d:luan Castaneva,''
GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN, Sr.,
a/k/a Sslndio,''
JOHN VILLALONGA.
2/li/2 ssJit O9DAVID SILVA,
IG UL FABIAN M M IREZ, Jr.,
a/k/a i$Ra-Ra,''
FRANCISCO JAVIER DIAZ,
a/k/a ssFranltie,''
GERM AN SILVESTRO,
ALEJANDRO PIM ENTEL,
a/k/a dtBigote,''YADIRA SANTIESTEBAN,
DAYANA CASTELLANOS.
a/k/a isDayana Ram os,'' a/k/a ééDayana Costellanos,'' and
ESTRELLA J. M IJARES,
Defendants.
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12-20452-CR-MOORE/TORRES
Jun 14, 2012
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INDICTM ENTThe Grand Jury charges that:
COUNT 1Conspiracy to Possess with the lntent to Distribute Marijuana
21 U.S.C. j 846
Beginning in early 2004 and continuing until the date of the return of this Indictm ent, the
exact dates being unknown to the Grand Jury, in M iami-Dade County, in the Southern District of
Florida, and elsewhere, the Defendants,
DERRICK SANTIESTEBAN,GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN, Jr
.,
ALEXANDER SANTIESTEBAN,
a/k/a d6BoIo,''
DARVIS SANTIESTEBAN,
NORGE M ANDULEY,
a/k/a dsNorge Mandulay,'' a/lj/a idNoje.''JUAN FELIPE CASTANEDA,
a/k/a dsluan Castaneva,''
GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN, Sr.,
a/k/a Sslndio ''
JOH N VILLALONGA,
a/k/a $$Jit ''
DAVID SILVA,
RAUL FABIAN RAM IREZ, Jr.,
a/ka iiRa-RacFM NCISCO JAVIER DIAZ,
a/k/a dsFranltie,''
GERM AN SILVESTRO,
ALEJANDRO PIM ENTEL,
a/k/a ddBigote,''
YADIRA SANTIESTEBAN,
DAYANA CASTELLANOS,a/k/a diD ayana Ram os,'' a/k/a GDayana Costellanos
,''
andESTRELLA J. M IJARES.
did knowingly and willfully combine, conspire, confederate, and agree with each other, and with
other persons known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to possess with the intent to distribute a
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controlled substance, in violation of Title 2 1, United States Code, Section 84 1(a)(1); all in violation
of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846,
Pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(b)(1)(A)(vii), it is further alleged that
this violation involved one thousand (1,000) or more marijuana plants.
PURPOSE OF THE CONSPIRACY
It was the purpose of the conspiracy for the Defendants and their co-conspirators to
unlawfully enrich themselves and others by growing mmijuana plants in houses they owned, rented
or otherwise controlled in M iami-Dade County, and elsewhere; and to harvest the marijuana plants
after they reached maturity, and sell the marijuana to buyers in Miami-Dade County and in the New
York City and New Jersey metropolitan area.
M ANNER AND M EANS OF THE CONSPIM CY
The manner and means by which the Defendants and their co-conspirators sought to
accomplish the purpose of the conspiracy included, among other things, the following:
a. Defendant Denick Santiesteban operated a business called Grow-Tek which
sold hydroponic growing equipment to the public. Such equipment was
also used by Defendant Denick Santiesteban, his co-defendants and their
co-conspirators to grow marijuana in houses owned, rented or otherwise
controlled by them.
Defendants Denickb. Santiesteban and his brothers, Defendants Gilberto
Santiesteban, Jr., Alexander Santiesteban, a/k/a 'tBolo,'' and Darvis
Santiesteban, would hire other Defendants and co-conspirators to live as
caretakers in the houses owned, rented or otherwise controlled by them,
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to care for the marijuana plants growing in those houses.
Defendants Derrick Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, Jr., Alexander
Santiesteban, a/k/a i$Bolo,'' and Darvis Santiesteban would hire other
Defendants and co-conspirators to help harvest and package for sale the
marijuana growing in those houses.
C.
Defendants Juan Felipe Castaheda, a/k/a tsluan Castaneva,'' Gilberto
Santiesteban, Sr., ikatklndio,''lou villalonga, a/k/açilits''David Silva, Raul
Fabian Ramirez, Jr., a1Va $iRa-Ra,'' Francisco Javier Diaz, a/k/a çiFrarlkie,''
German Silvestro, and Alejandro Pimental, a/k/a iiBigotes'' would assist the
other Defendants and co-conspirators by acting as caretakers in the houses
where marijuana was grown, and by harvesting and packaging the marijuana
for later sale.
Defendants Derrick Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, Jr., Alexander
Santiesteban, alk/z i1Bo1o,'' and Darvis Santiesteban established and
controlled bank accounts which were in their own names, or in the names of
other Defendants, into which accounts they caused the deposit of monies
obtained from the sale of marijuana. Defendants Yadira Santiesteban,
DayM acastellanos,ikaékDayanaRamos,''iraitDayr acostellr os,''r d
Estrellal. Mijares would make deposits andwithdrawals from those accounts
of such monies in amounts of less than $10,000.
The Defendants and their co-conspirators would use physical force and
violence to prevent home-invaders from stealing the marijuana located in the
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houses owned, rented or otherwise controlled by the Defendants. The
Defendants and their co-conspirators would also use physical force and
violence to recover marijuana stolen from them by home-invaders.
OVERT ACTS
ln furtherance of the pum ose of the conspiracy, at least one ofthe Defendants orone of their
co-conspirators comm itted, and caused to be committed, in the Southern District of Florida, and
elsewhere, at least one of the following overt acts, amongst others:
a, On or about February 18, 2004, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant Derrick
Santiesteban maintained a hydroponic-marijuana-growing operation in a
house located at 3200 S.W . 103rd court, M iami, Florida.
In or about March 2006, at M iami-Dade County, Defendants Alexander
Santiesteban, a/k/a 'iBolo,'' and Gilberto Santiesteban, Sr., aIVa islndio,''
b.
harvested marijuana plants at a house located at 1 7231 S.W . 1 53rd Place,
M iami, Florida.
ln or about M arch 2006, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant John Villalonga,
a/k/a (tJit,'' maintained ahydroponic-marig'uana-growing operation in a house
C.
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located at 14130 S.W . 152nd Place, M iami, Florida.
ln or about July 2006, at Miami-Dade County, Defendant Alexander
Santiesteban, a/k/a i%Bolo,'' maintained a hydroponic-marijuana-growing
operation in a house located at 17231 S.W . 153'd Place, M iami, Florida.
In or about the summer of 2006, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant Raul
Fabian Ramirez Jr., a/k/a idRa-Ra,'' maintained a hydroponic-marijuana-
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growing operation at a house located in the vicinity of S.W . 176th Street
and 157th Avenue, M inmi, Florida.
ln or about July or August of 2006, at M iami-Dade County, the Defendants
Denick Santiesteban, Alexander Santiesteban, a/k/a çiBolo,'' and John
Villalonga, a/k/a itlit,'' Francisco Javier Diaz, a/k/a dlFrankie,'' Raul Fabian
Ramirez Jr., a/k/a t$Ra-Ra,''
and David Silva, harvested marijuana plants
at a house located at 2994 S.W . 19'h Terrace, M iami, Florida.
g. ln or about August or Septem ber of 2006, at M iami-Dade County, the
Defendants Alexander Santiesteban, a/k/a içBolo,'' Gilberto Santiesteban,
Sr., a/k/a itlndio,'' John Villalonga, a/k/a é$Jit,'' Francisco Javier Diaz, a/k/a
%Trankie,'' and Raul Fabian Ramirez, Jr., a/k/a dtRa-Ra,'' harvested marijuana
plants at a house located at 1723 l S.W . l 53'd Place, M iami, Florida.
In or about October 2006, at Miami-Dade County, the Defendants Derrick
Santiesteban, Alexander Santiesteban, a/k/a t(Bolo,'' Gilberto Santiesteban,
h.
Jr., Gilberto Santiesteban, Sr., a/k/a 'çlndior'' and John Villalonga, a/k/a dkJit,''
harvested marijuana plants in a house located at 14130 S.W . 152nd place,
M iam i, Florida.
In or about January or February 2007, at M iami-Dade County, the
Defendants Alexander Santiesteban, aIVa i$Bolo,'' John Villalonga, a/k/a
'tJit,'' Francisco Javier Diaz, a/k/a ''Frankie,'' and David Silva installed
hydroponic equipment into a house located at 2994 S.W . 19th Terrace,
M iam i, Florida.
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J. On or about February 12, 2007, at Miami-Dade County, a co-conspirator
maintained a hydroponic-marijuana-growing operation that had been
constructed by Defendants Gilberto Santiesteban, Jr., Gilberto Santiesteban,
Sr., a/k/adklndio,'' Alexander Santiesteban, a/k/akiBolo,''andlohn Villalonga,
Z/VR ûdlit ''
ln or aboutJuly or August 2007, at M iami-Dade County, Defendants
Alexandersantiesteban, a/k/aitBolo,''Francisco JavierDiaz, a/k/assFrankie
n''
Raul Fabian Ramirez, Jr., a/k/a ç:Ra-Ra,'' and David Silva, harvested
marijuana plants at a house located at 2994 S.W . 191 Terrace, M iami,
Florida.
On or about October 12, 2007, at M iami-Dade County, the Defendant
Derrick Santiesteban incorporated a business called Grow-Tek, located in a
building at 16300 S,W . 137th Avenue, M iam i, Florida.
m. ln or about December 2007, in the New York-New Jersey area, a co-
conspirator met with Defendants Derrick Santiesteban and Gilberto
Santiesteban, Jr., in order to purchase marijuana from them.
On or about January 1 1, 2008, at Bergen, New Jersey, Defendant Denick
Santiestebandeposited $9,000 cash from the sale of marijuana into an account
at a branch of W ashington Mutual Bank.
On or about M arch 1 8, 2008, at New York, New York, Defendant Dayana
n.
Castellanos, a/lt/a SiDayana Ramos,'' a/k/a SkDayana Costellanos,'' deposited
$9,600 cash from the sale of marijuana into an account controlled by her and
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Defendant Alexander Santiesteban, a/k/a ''Bolo,'' at a branch of Citibank.
ln or about M ay 2008, at New York, New York, a co-conspirator purchased
marijuana from Defendant Gilberto Santiesteban, Jr.
P.
q. On or about M ay 13, 2008, at Osceola County, Florida, Defendants Gilberto
Santiesteban, Jr. and Estrella J. Mijares were passengers in a car containing
$155,824 cash from the sale of marijuana and four (4) money counting
machines.
On or about June 16, 2008, at Bergen, New Jersey, Defendant Denick
Santiesteban deposited $5,930 from the sale of marijuana into a Grow--f'ek
account at a branch of W ashington Mutual Bank.
ln or about June or July 2008, at M iami-Dade County, Defendants Derrick
Santiesteban, Francisco JavierDiaz, a/k/adsFralzkies'' and David Silva, helped
install hydroponic growing equipment into a house located at 15680 S.W .
12th Terrace, M iam i, Florida.
On or about July 2.2008, at Linden, New Jersey, Defendant Dayanat.
Castellanos, a/k/a itDayana Ramos,'' a/k/a SûDayana Costellanos,'' deposited
$8,000 cash from the sale of marijuana into an account controlled by her and
Defendant Alexander Santiesteban, a/k/a iiBo1o,'' at a branch of Bank of
Am erica.
On or about July 1 1, 2008, at Roselle, New Jersey, Defendant Denick
Santiestebandeposited $2,500 cashfromthe sale ofmarijuana into an account
at a branch of W ashington M utual Bank.
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ln or about July or August 2008, at M iami-Dade County, Defendants
Darvis Santiesteban, and Gilberto Santiesteban, Sr., a/k/a Silndio,'' harvested
marijuana at a house located at 6032 S.W. 164th Court, M iami, Florida.
On or about August 15, 2008, at Roselle, New Jersey, a co-conspirator
deposited $9,000 cash from the sale of marijuana into an account for Grow-
Tek at a branch of W ashington M utual Bank.
On or about August 19, 2008, at New York, New York, a co-conspirator
deposited $6,500 cash from the sale of marijuana into an account for Grow-
W .
Tek at a branch of W ashington Mutual Bank.
On or about October 6, 2008, at New York, New York, a co-conspirator
deposited $5,000 cash from the sale of marijuana into the account of
Defendant Estrella J. Mijares at a branch of Washington Mutual Bank.
ln or about November 2008, at M iami-Dade County, the Defendants
Darvis Santiesteban, and Gilberto Santiesteban, Sr., a/k/a çslndio,'' harvested
marijuana plants at a house located at 16451 S,W. 64th Terrace, Miami,
Florida,
aa. In or about November 2008, at Osceola County, Florida, the Defendants
Alexander Santiesteban, a/k/açdBolo,'' andDayanacastellanos, a/lt/air ayana
Ramoss'' a/k/a iiDayana Costellanos,'' maintained a hydroponic-marijuana-
growing-operation at a house located at 7045 Big Bend Street, St. Cloud,
Florida, withthe assistance of DefendantAlejandro Pimentel, a/k/a SkBigote.''
bb. On or about December 1, 2008, at Bergen, New Jersey, Defendant Derrick
Santiesteban deposited $2,000 from the sale of marijuana into an account at
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a branch of W ashington M utual Bank.
cc. On or about December 9, 2008, at Roselle, New Jersey, a co-conspirator
deposited $9,000 cash from the sale of marijuana into an account in the name
of Defendant Estrella J. Mijares at a branch of Washington Mutual Bank.
dd. On or about December 9, 2008, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant Estrella
J. Mijares withdrew $9,000 cash from the sale of marijuana from her account
at W ashington M utual Bank.
ee. In or about January 2009, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant Derrick
Santiesteban negotiated to buy a house located at 19160 S.W . 132nd
Avenue, M iami, Florida, with the intention of installing hydroponic
growing equipment into it.
On or about January l 6, 2009, at Roselle, New Jersey, a co-conspirator
deposited $9,000 cash from the sale of marijuana into an account in the name
ff.
of Defendant Derrick Santiesteban at a branch of W ashington M utual Bank.
gg. ln or about February 2009, at M iami-Dade County, Defendants Darvis
Santiesteban and Raul Fabian Ramirez, Jr., a/lt/a $iRa-Ra,'' harvested
marijuana plants at a house located at 6032 S.W . 164th Court, Miami,
Florida.
1lh. In or about M arch 2009, at M iami-Dade County, Defendants Derrick
Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, Sr., a/k/a Eilndio,'' and Alejandro
Pimentel, a/k/a içBigote,'' harvested marijuana plants at house located at
16451 S.W . 64th Terrace, M iami, Florida.
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On or about May 1, 2009, at Roselle, New Jersey
, Defendant Yadira
Santiestebandeposited $9,500 cash fromthe sale of marijuanainto anaccount
at a branch of W ashington M utual Bank.
ln or about June 2009, at M iami-Dade County, the Defendants Alexander
Santiesteban, a/k/a i'Bolo,'' Juan Felipe Castaheda, a/lt/a Stluan Castaneva,''
and Gilberto Santiesteban, Sr., a/k/a Sdlndio,'' harvested marijuana plants
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at a house located at 13201 S.W . 164th Court, M iami, Florida.
kk. ln or about June 2009, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant Alexander
Santiesteban, a/k/a içBolo,'' directed a co-conspirator to pick up eight (8)
pounds of marijuana in a house located at 9457 S.W . 227t* Terrace,
M iami, Florida.
ln or about June 2009, at M iami-Dade County, the Defendants Denick
Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, Sr,, a/k/a i'Indior'' and German
ll.
Silvestro, harvested marijuana plants at a houselocated at 19160 S.W .
132nd Avenue, M iami, Florida.
mm. ln or about June 2009, at M iami-Dade County, the Defendants Derrivk
Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, Sr., a/k/a lslndio,'' and German
Silvestro resisttd the efforts of home-invaders to steal marijuana in a
house located at 19160 S.W . 132nd Avenue, M iam i, Florida.
nn. On or about June 25, 2009, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant Yadira
Santiesteban was present when a home-invader named F.M . stole marijuana
stored in a house located at 13184 S.W . 195th Street, M iam i, Florida, which
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was owned by Defendant Denick Santiesteban.
0o, On or about June 28, 2009, at M iami-Dade County, the Defendants Derrick
Santiesteban, Juan Felipe Castaieda, alVz iiluan Castaneva,'' and Norge
Manduley, a/k/a t'Norge M andulay,'' a/k/a d$Noje,'' physically assaulted and
kidnaped F.M ., in the vicinity of the intersection of S.W . 1 87th Street
and S.W . 127th Avenue, Miami, Florida, in orderto recover stolenmarijuana.
pp. On or about June 28, 2009, at Miami-Dade County, the Defendant Norge
Manduley, a/k/adtNorge Mandulay,'' a/k/ailNoje,''shot andkilled F.M., inthe
vicinity of the intersection of S.W . 200th Street and S.W . 135tb Avenue,
Miami, Florida.
qq. On or about June 28, 2009, at Miami-Dade County, the Defendants Juan
Felipe Castaheda, a/k/a diluan Castaneva,'' and Norge M anduley, a/k/a
itNorge Mandulays'' a/k/a dsNoje,'' concealed a van that had been driven by
F.M ., at a house located at 19160 S.W . 132nd Avenue, M iam i,
Florida.
On or about July 1, 2009, at M iami-Dade County, the Defendants Derrick
Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, Sr., a/k/a û'Indio,'' German Silvestro,
and Juan Felipe Castaheda, a/k/a kiluan Castaneva,'' destroyed a van in the
rr.
vicinity of Tamiami Airport, near Krome Avenue, M iami, Florida, that had
been driven by F.M .
On or about July 29, 2009, at M iami-Dade County, the Defendant Darvis
Santiesteban maintained a hydroponic-marijuana-growing operation at a
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house located at 16451 S.W . 64th Terrace, M iam i, Florida.
ln or about late November 2009, at Miami-Dade County, the Defendants
Alexander Santiesteban, a/k/a$$Bolo,'' Gilberto Santiesteban,lr.,and Gilberto
Santiesteban, Sr., a/k/a iilndio,'' Francisco Diaz, a/k/a kiFrankien'' and
tt.
Alejandro Pimentel, a/k/a kçBigotes'' harvested hydroponic marijuana at a
house located at 19160 S.W . 132nd Street, M iami, Florida.
uu. ln or about April 2010, at M iami-Dade County, the Defendants Darvis
Santiesteban, and Francisco Javier Diaz, a/k/a %sFrarlkie,''harvested marijuana
plants at a house located at 15396 S.W , 93'd Lane, M iami, Florida.
On or about January 5, 201 1, at New York, New York, the Defendants
Denick Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, Jr., and Gilberto Santiesteban,
Sr., a/k/a Silndior'' were occupants of a car containing three (3) pounds of
marijuana and $8,900 cash,
ww. On or about M arch 2, 201 1, at Miami-Dade County, the Defendant
Darvis Santiesteban maintained ahydroponic-marijuana-growing-operation
in a house located at 15396 S.W . 93rd Lane, M iami, Florida.
xx. ln or about August 20 1 1, at Schenectady, New York, Defendants Alexander
Santiesteban, a/k/a $(Bolo,'' Gilberto Santiesteban, Jr., Estrellal. Mijares, and
Alejandro Pimentel, a/k/a 'tBigote,'' concealed a large quantity of cash from
the sale of marijuana in an apartment.
A1l in violation of Title 2 1, United States Code, Section 846.
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COUNT 2Conspiracy To Launder Drug M oney
18 U.S.C. j 1956(h)
Beginning in early2004 and continuingthroughM arch, 201 lsthe exact dates being unknown
to the Grand Jury, in Miami-Dade County, in the Southern District of Florida, and elsewhere, the
Defendants,
DERRICK SANTIESTEBAN,
GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN, Jr.,
ALEXANDER SANTIESTEBAN.
a/k/a d$Bolo,''
DARVIS SANTIESTEBAN,
YADIM SANTIESTEBAN,
DAYANA CASTELLANOS,
a/k/a dsDayana Ramos,'' a/k/a ddDayana Costellanos,''
andESTRELLA J. M IJARES,
did knowingly and willfully combine, conspire, confederate, and agree with each other and with
other persons known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to commit offenses against the United States,
in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956, that is:
(a) knowingly conduct and attempt to conduct financial transactions
affecting interstate commerce, which transactions involved the proceeds of
specified unlawful activity, knowingthetransactions were designed in whole
and in partto conceal and disguisethe nature, location, source, ownership and
control of the proceeds of speciied unlawful activity, and that while
conducting such transactions, knewthat the property involved in the financial
transaction represented the proceeds of some form of unlawful activity, in
violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(a)(1)(B)(i);
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(b) To knowingly conductand attemptto conductinancialtransactions affecting
interstate comm erce, which transactions involved the proceeds of specified
unlawful activity, knowing that the transactions were designed in whole and
in part to avoid atransaction reporting requirement tmder Federal law, and that
while conducting and attemptingto conduct such financial transactions knew
that the property involved in the financial transactions represented the
proceeds of some form of unlawful activity, in violation of Title 1 8, United
States Code, Sedion 1956(a)(1)(B)(ii).
lt is further alleged that the specified unlawful activity referred to above is the felonious
m anufacture, receiving, concealment, buying, selling, and otherwise dealing in a controlled
substance, that is, marijuana.
All in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(h).
COUNT 3
Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping
18 U.S.C. j 1201(c)
Beginning on or about June 25, 2009, and continuing through on or about July 1, 2009, in
M iami-Dade County, in the Southem District of Florida, and elsewhere, the Defendants,
DERRICK SANTIESTEBAN,
GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN, Jr.,
NORGE M ANDULEY,
a/k/a ddNorge M andulay,'' a/lj/a $çNoje,''JUAN FELIPE CASTANEDA,
a/k/a ddluan Castaneva,''
andYADIR A SANTIESTEBAN,
did knowingly and willfully combine, conspire, confederate, and agree with each other and with
other persons known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to unlawfully kidnap, abduct, seize, confine,
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and cany away F.M ., and hold him for ransom, that is, for the return of a quantity of marijuana, and
did use means, facilities, and instrumentalities of interstate commerce, that is, cellular telephones
and motor vehicles, in furtherance of committing the offense of kidnapping, in violation of Title 1 8,
United States Code, Section 1201(a)(1).
PURPOSE OF THE CONSPIM CY
lt was the purpose of the conspiracy for the Defendants and their co-conspirators to kidnap
F.M., who they believed had stolen marijuana that belonged to them from a house located at 131 84
S.W . 195th Street, M iami-Dade County, Florida, and to hold him, against his will, until such time
as the stolen marijuana was returned.
OVERT-ACTS
In furtherance of the purpose of the conspiracy, at least one of the Defendants, or one of their
co-conspirators, committed and caused to be committed, in the Southern District of Florida, and
elsewhere, at least one of the following overt acts, amongst others:
a. On or about June 25, 2009, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant Yadira
Santiesteban advised her husband, Defendant Denick Santiesteban, that a
group of men had entered their home located at 13184 S.W . 195th Street,
Miami, Florida, and stolen a quantity of marijuana.
On or about June 25, 2009, and continuingb. through June 28, 2009,
Defendant Derrick Santiesteban viewed a video from a home security
camera in an effort to identify the men who had stolen marijuana from
him and others. Defcndant Derrick Santiesteban identifed one of the
robbers, who he casually knew, as F.M .
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On or about June 28, 2009, in the morning, at M iami-Dade County,
Defendant Derrick Santiesteban directed Defendants Yadira Santiesteban,
Gilberto Santiestebaw lr.sluanFelipe Castaheda, a/k/aiûluan Castanevas'' and
Norge M anduley, a/k/a ttNorge Mandulay,'' a/k/a idNoje,'' and other co-
conspirators to drive through F.M .'S residential neighborhood, and
try to locate him .
On or about Jlme 28, 2009, in the early evening, at M iami-Dade County,
Defendants Denick Santiesteban, Juan Felipe
d,
CastM eda, a/k/a tsuan
Castaneva,'' and Norge M anduley, a/k/a ç'Norge Mandulay,'' a/k/a tûNoje,''
stopped a 2005 Chevrolet van being driven by F.M ., and physically
assaulted him, at the intersection of S.W . 187th Street and S.W . 127th
Avenue, M inmi, Florida.
On or about Jtme 28, 2009, later in the evening, at Miami-Dade County,
Defendant Norge Manduley, a/k/a llNorge Mandulay,'' a/k/a itNoje,'' shot
and killed F.M ., in the vicinity of the intersection of S.W . 200th Stxeet and
e.
S.W . 135th Avenue, M inmi, Florida.
All in violation of Titlt 18, United States Code, Section 1201(c).
COUNT 4
Kidnapping
18 U.S.C. j 1201(a)(1)
On or about June 28, 2009, at M iami-Dade Cotmty, in the Southern District of Florida, the
Defendants,
DERRICK SANTIESTEBA NGILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN, Jr..
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NORGE M ANDULEY,
a/k/a GNorge Mandulayy'' a/j/a 1%Noje,''JUAN FELIPE CASTANEDA,
a/k/a Ssluan Castaneva,''
andYADIRA SANTIESTEBAN,
did willfully and unlawfully kidnap, abduct, seize, confine, and carry away F.M ., and hold him for
ransom, that is, for the retul.n of a quantity of marijuana, and did use means, facilities, and
instrumentalities of interstate commerce, that is, cellulartelephone and motor vehicle
, in furtherance
of this offense, with the death of F.M . resulting; in violation of Title 18, United States Code,
Sections 1201(a)(1) and 2.
COUNT 5
Carjacking18 U.S.C. j 211943)
On or about June 28, 2009, at M iami-Dade County, in the Southern District of Florida, the
Defendants,
DERRICK SANTIESTNBAN,JUAN FELIPE CASTANEDA,
a/k/a Sdluan Castaneva,''
and
NORGE M ANDULEY,
a/k/a idNorge M andulay,'' a/k/a d$Noje,''
with the intent to cause death and serious bodily injury, did take a motor vehicle that had been
transported, shipped, and received in interstate commexce, that is, a 2005 Chevrolet van, from the
person and presence of another person, that is, F.M ., by force, violence, and intimidation, and with
the death of F.M . resulting; in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 21 1943) and 2.
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COUNT 6Carrying, Possessing, and Using a Firearm
18 U.S.C. jj 924(c)(1)(A) and 924(j)(1)
On or about June 28, 2009, at Miami-Dade County, in the Southem District of Florida, the
Defendant,
NORGE M ANDULEY,
a/k/a idNorge M andulay,'' a/k/a iiNoje,''
did knowingly carl'y and use a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and did
knowinglypossess said firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, forwhich the DefendantNorge
M anduley, a/k/a diNorge Mandulay,'' a/k/a kiNoje,''may be prosecuted in a court of the United States,
that is, for violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1201(c), 1201(a)(1), and 21 l 943), as
set forth and charged in Counts 3, 4, and 5 of this lndictment; and in the course of these violations
caused the death of a person, F.M ., through the use of a firearm, which killing was a murder, as
defined in Title 1 8, United States Code, Section 1 1 1 1(a); in violation of Title 1 8, United States
Code, Sections 924(c)(1)(A), 924()41), and 2.
COUNT 7Conspiracy to Destroy Evidence
18 U.S.C. j 1512(k)
Beginning on or about June 28, 2009, and continuing until the date of the retum of this
lndictment, at M iami- Dade County, in the Southern District of Florida, the Defcndants,
DERRICK SANTIESTEBAN,
GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN, Sr..
a/k/a ddlndio,''
JUAN FELIPE CASTAXEDA,a/k/a Sdluan Castaneva,''
NORGE M ANDULEY,
a/k/a diNorge M andulay,'' a/k/a idNojey''and
GERM AN SILVESTRO,
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did knowingly and willfully combine, conspire, confederate, and agree with each other, and with
other persons known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to comzptly alter, destroy, mutilate, and
conceal particular objects, that is, a 2005 Chevrolet van, any part thereotl and a handgun, with the
intent to impair its integrity and availability for use in an official proceeding, that is, the federal
grandjury investigation into the kidnapping and murder of F.M., as set forth and charged in Counts
3, 4, 5, and 6 of this Indictment; in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1512(c).
OVERT ACTS
In furtherance ofthe purpose ofthe conspiracy, at leastone ofthe Defendants,orone oftheir
co-conspirators, committed and caused to be committed, in the Southem District of Florida, and
elsewhere, at least one of the following overt acts, nm ongst othèrs:
On or about June 28, 2009, at Miami-Dade County, Defendants Juan Felipe
Caste eda, a/k/a Sçluan Castanevw'' and Norge M andulay, a/k/a SlNorge
Manduleyy'' a/k/a ilNoje,'' after the murder of F.M., drove F.M.'S 2005
Chevrolet van to a house controlled by Defendant Derrick Santiesteban,
located at 19160 S.W . 132nd Avenue, M iami, Florida.
On or about June 29, 2009, at M iami-Dade County, Defendants Denick
Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, Sr., a/k/atçlndio,'' Juan Felipe Caste eda,
b.
a/k/açûluan Castaneva,'' and German Silvestro, metto discuss how to destroy
the 2005 Chevrolet van. Those Defendants decided the van should be cut up
in small pieces.
On or about June 29, 2009, at Miami-Dade County, Defendant Juan Felipe
Castmseda, a/k/a ççluan Castaneva,'' purchased an oxyacetylene torch.
C.
d. On or about Jtme 29, 2009, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant Juan Felipe
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Castaheda, a/k/a iiluan Castaneva,'' attempted to clean the interior of the
2005 Chevrolet van, by removing human blood and tissue.
On or about June 29, 2009, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant Juan Felipe
Castaseda, a/k/a isluan Castaneva,'' unsuccessfully attempted to cut up the
van with an oxyacetylene torch.
On or about July 1, 2009, at Miami-Dade County, Defendant German
Silvestro rented a U-l-laul truck: at the request of other Defendants.
On or about July 1, 2009, at M iami-Dade County, Defendant Juan Felipe
Castaheda, z1Va Stluan Castaneva,'' and a co-conspiratorremoved a headliner
and padding from the interior of the 2005 Chevrolet van and concealed them
in a field in the vicinity of S.W . 227th Street and S.W . 91St Avenue.
On or about July 1, 2009, at Miami-Dade County, near Tam iam i Airport,
off of Krome Avenue, Defendants Derrick Santiesteban, Gilberto
h,
Santiesteban, Sr., a/k/a ''Indio,'' and Juan Felipe Castaheda, a/k/a i'Juan
Castaneva,'' and German Silvestro, poured gasoline on and in the 2005
Chevrolet van, and bunwd it.
On or about July 1, 2009,in M iami-Dade County, Defendant Norge
Mandulay, a/k/a éiNorge Manduley,'' a/k/a ûiNoje,'' concealed the handgun
used to shoot F.M .
All in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1512(k).
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COUNT 8M aintaining a Drug-lnvolved Prem ises
21 U.S.C. j 856(a)(1)
On or about August 15, 2008, in M iami-Dade County, in the Southern District of Florida,
the Defendant,
FM NCISCO JAVIER DIAZ, a/k/a diFranMe,''
did knowingly own, lease, rent, use and maintain a place, that is, the premises located at 15356 S,W .
178tb Terrace, Miami-Dade County, Florida, forthepupose ofmanufacturing acontrolled substance
,
that is, marijuana, in violation of Title 2 1, United States Code, Section 856(a)(1) and Title 1 8, United
States Code, Section 2.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL FINDING S
The Grand Jury further finds:
As to Count 4, charging kidnapping resulting in the death of F,M ., in violation of Title 1 8,
United States Code, Section 1201(a)(1), and as to Count 5, charging carjacking resulting in the death
of F,M ., in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 21 19 (3):
a. Defendants Derrick Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, pkorge
Manduley, a/k/a fsNorge Mandulay,'' a/k/a SlNoje,'' Juan Felipe Castaikda,
a/k/a téluan Castanevas'' and Yadira Santiesteban were at least eighteen
years of age, or older, at the time of the commission of the above offenses.
Defendant Norge M anduley, a/k/a tsNorgeb.
C.
Mandulay,'' a/k/a SiNoje ''5
intentionally killed F.M . Title 18, United States Code, Section 359 1(a)(2)(A).
Defendant Norge Manduley, a/k/a ksNorge Mandulay,'' a/k/a tiNoje,''
intentionally intlicted serious bodily injury that resulted in the death of F.M.
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Title 18, United States Code, Section 3591(a)(2)(B).
Defendants Denick Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, Jr.sNorge Manduley,
aIVa idNorge Mandulay,'' a/k/a $(Noje,'' Juan Felipe Castaheda, a/k/a isluan
d.
Castanevas'' and Yadira Santiesteban intentionally and specifically engaged
in an act of violence, knowing that the act of violence created a grave risk of
death to aperson, otherthan one of the participants inthe above offenses, such
that participation in the act of violence constituted a reckless disregard for
human life, and F.M . died as a direct result of the act of violence. Title 18,
United States Code, Section 3591(a)(2)(D).
The death of F.M., and the injury resulting in the death of F.M., occurred
during Defendants Derrick Santiesteban, Gilberto Santiesteban, Jr., Norge
e.
Manduley, a/k/a 'CNorge Mandulay,'' a/k/a $$Noje,'' Juan Felipe Castaseda,
a/k/a dtluan Castaneva,''and Yadira Santiesteban's commission and attempted
commission of offenses under Title 18, United States Code, Sections
f.
1201(a)(1) and 21 19(3). Title 18, United States Code, Sedion 3592(c)(1).
Defendant Norge Manduley, z1Va tdNorge M andulay,'' a/k/a SiNoje,''
committedthe homicide offense inan especiallyheinous, cruel, and depraved
manner, in that it involved torture or serious physical abuse of the victim,
F.M. Title 18, United States Code, Section 3592(c)(6).
Defendant Norge M anduley, a/k/a S'Norge M andulay,''g. a/k/a 'tNoje ''l
committed the homicide offense as consideration for the receipt, and in the
expedation of the receipt, of something of pecuniary value. Title 18, United
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States Code, Section 3592(c)(8).
FORFEITURE ALLEGATIONS
The allegations contained in Counts 1 through 8 of this lndictment are re-alleged and by this
reference fully incorporated herein for the purpose of alleging forfeiture to the United States of
America of certain property in which the defendants,
DERRICK SANTIESTEBAN,
GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN, Jr.,
ALEXANDER SANTIESTEBAN,
a/k/a $dBoIo,''DARVIS SANTIESTEBAN,
NORGE M ANDULEY.
a/k/a isNorge Mandulay,'' a/lj/a éfNoje,''JUAN FELIPE CASTANEDA,
a/k/a ddluan Castaneva,''
GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN, Sr.,
a/k/a ddlndio,''
JOHN VILLALONGA,
a/k/a ddlit ''
DAVID SILVA,
R AUL FABIAN R AM IREZ, Jr.,
a/k/a $iRa-Ra.''
FRANCISCO JAVIER DIAZ,
a/k/a 'iFrankie,''
GERM AN SILVESTRO,
ALEJANDRO PIM ENTEL,
a/k/a dsBigote,''
YADIRA SANTIESTEBAN,
DAYANA CASTELLANOS,
a/k/a ddDayana Ramos,'' a/k/a ddDayana Costellanos,''
and
ESTRELLA J. M IJARES,
have an interest.
Upon conviction of a violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846, as alleged in this
lndictment, the defendant so convicted shall forfeit a11 of his respective right, title and interest to the
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United States in any property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds obtained, directly or
indirectly, as a result of such violation, and in any property used, or intended to be used, in any
manner or part, to commit or to facilitate the commission of such violation, pursuant to Title 21,
United States Code, Section 853(a)(1)-(2).
Upon conviction of a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(h), as alleged
in this lndictment, the defendant so convicted shall forfeit al1 of his respective right, title and interest
to the United States in any property, real or personal, involved in such violation, or in any property
traceable to such property, pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 982(a)(1).
Upon conviction of a violation of, or a conspiracy to violate, Title 18, United States Code,
Section 1201, as alleged in this lndictment, the defendant so convicted shall forfeit all of his
respective right, title and interest to the United States in any property, real or pcrsonal, which
constitutes or is derived from proceeds traceableto such violation, pursuantto Title 18, United States
Code, Section 98 1(a)(1)(C).
Upon conviction of a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2 1 19, as alleged in
this Indictment, the defendant so convicted shall forfeit all of his respective right, title and interest
to the United States in any property, real or personal, which represents or is traceable to the gross
proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result of such violation, pursuant to Title 18, United
States Codes Section 982(a)(5)(C).
Upon conviction of aviolation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924, as alleged in this
Indidment, NORGE MANDULEY, a/lda dfNorge M andulay,'' a/k/a iiNoje,'' shall forfeit all of his
right, title and interest to the United States in any firearm or ammunition involved in or used in such
violation, pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(d)(1).
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Upon conviction of a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1512, as alleged in
this lndictment, the defendant so convicted shall forfeit all of his respective right, title and interest
to the United States in any property, real or personal, which constitutes or is derived from proceeds
traceable to such violation, pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 98 1(a)(1)(C).
Upon conviction of aviolation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 856, as alleged in this
lndictment, the defendant so convicted shall forfeit a11 of his respective right, title and interest to the
United States in any property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds obtained, directly or
indirectly, as a result of such violation, and in any property used, or intended to be use, in any
manner or part, to commit or to facilitate the commission of such violation, pursuant to Title 21s
United States Code, Section 853(a)(1)-(2).
Upon conviction of any violation alleged in this lndictment, the defendant so convicted shall
forfeit all of his respective right, title and interest to the United States in any firearm or ammunition
involved in or used in such violation, pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(d)(1).
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A1l pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 982; Title 18, United States Code,
Sections 924 and 981, which are made applicable by Title 28, United States Code, Section 2461(c);
and Title 21, United State Code, Sedion 853.
A TRUE BILL
FOREPERSON
V . / 0. p: y
IFREDO A. FERRER
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
e >
W ILLIAM LEONARD ATHA S
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
M ICHAEL P. LLIVAN
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
V.
DERRICK SANTIESTEBAN, ET AL,,
Defendants,/
Coud Division: (select one)
y Miami Ke W estFTL WV FTPI do hereby cedify that:
CASE NO.
CERTIFICATE OF TRIAL ATTO RNEY*
Superseding Case Information:
New Defendantls) YesNumber of New Defendants
Total number of counts
I have carefully considered the allegations 9f the indictm:nt the number Rf defendants the number ofprobable witnesses and the Iegal complexlties of the IndlctMent/lnformatlon attached hereto.
I am Mware that the information supplied gn thij ltatement will be relied upon yb the Ju gd es of thisCpurtln Settin.g their Falendars and schedullng crlmlnal trlals underthe mandate of me SpeedyTrial Act
,Tltle 28 U.S.C. Sectlon 3161.
2.
3.
4 .
5.
6. Has this case been previously filed in this District Court? (Yes or No) NoIf yes:Judge: Case No
.(Attach copy 9f dispositive grdeç)Has a complalnt been filed In thls matter? (Yes or No)If yeq:Maglstrate Case No.
Related Misc#llaneous numbers:Defendantts) ln federal custody as ofDefendantls) In state custody as ofRule 20 from the Is rlct o
Is this a potential death penalty case? (Yes or No)
lqterpreter: (Yes Qr NjLIst Ianguage and/or dlalecThis case witl take 30
Yespanlsh
days for the parties to try.
Please check appropriate category and type of offense Iisted below:
(Check only one)
0 to 5 days6 to 10 days1 1 to 20 days21 to 60 days61 days and over
lcheck only one)
PettyMinorMisdem.Felony
Does this case or qi inate from a matter pending in the Northern Region of the U.S. Attorney's Office priorG03? Yes X Noto October 14, 2
Does this case oriqinate from a matter pending in the Central Region of the U.S. Attorney's Office prior'D07? Yes X Noto September 1, 2
8.
W ILLIAM LC-ATHAS
AS#ISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYFlorlda Bar No.: 0078247
*penalty Sheetls) attached REV 4/8/G8
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN. Sr.. a/k/a çdlndio''
Case N o:
Count #: 1
Conspiracv to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Title 21. United Sutes Code. Section 846 '
*M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #: 7
Conspiracy to destrov evidence
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1512(k1
* M ax. Penalty: 3 years' imprisonment
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution.
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: JUAN FELIPE CASTAXEDA. a/k/a ddluan Castaneva''
Case No:
Count #: 1
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846
*M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #: 3
Conspiracy to commit kidnapping - -
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1201(c) -
* M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #: 4
Kidnapping
Title 18. United States Codex Section 1201(a)(1)
* M ax. Penalty: Death penalty
Count #: 5
Cari ac. king - . -
Title 18. United States Code. Section 2 1 1943)
# M ax. Penalty: Death penalty
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,special assessm ents. parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable
.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTR ICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: JUAN FELIPE CASTANEDA. a/k/a ddluan Castaneva''
Case No:
Count #: 7
Consoiracv to destroy evidence
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1512(k) -
# M ax. Penalty; 3 years' imprisonment
WRefers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines! restitution,
special assessments, parole terms, o'k forfeitures that may be applicable.
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OUNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: NORGE M ANDULEY. a/k/a idNorge M andulayq'' ddNo1'e''
Case No: - -
Count #: 1
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846 -
*M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #: 3
Cons-piracv to commit kidnapping
Title 18. United States Codes Seçtion 1201(c)
* M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #: 4
Kidnapping .
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1201(a)(1)
+ M ax. Penalty: Death penalty
Count #: 5
d(:2). ---lililrji-lil-j;)- 1k4L ik 1rr1..ji:).... - . . . .-. .. -.. ..- .. . ..- .. . . . -.
Title 18. United States Code. Section 21 19(3)
# M ax. Penalty: Death penalty
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,special assessments, parole terms, or forfeitures that may be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: NORGE M ANDULEY. a/k/a dsNorge M andulav.'' dfNol'e''
Case No:
Cotmt #: 6
Carrving. possessing. and using a firearm with death resulting
Title 18. United States Code. Section 924(c)(1)(A). and 924(i)(1) - -
* M ax. Penalty: Death penalty
Count #: 7
Conspiracy to destroy evidence
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1512(k)
* M ax. Penalty: 3 years' imprisonment
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,speeial assessments, parole terms, e forfeitures that may be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT CO URT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Nam e: ALEXANDER SANTIESTEBAN. a/k/a GBolo''
Case No:
Count #: 1
Conspiracv to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Title 2 1. United States Code. Section 846 - -
*Max. Penall: Life imprisonment ..
l
Count #: 2
Conspiracv to launder monev
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1956(h) -
* M ay. Penalty: 20 years' imprisonment
WRefers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: GILBERTO SANTIESTEBAN.JR.
Case No:
Count #: 1
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mmiiuana plants.
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846
*M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #: 2
Conspiracy to launder money
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1956th)
+ M ax. Penalty: 20 years' imprisonment
Count #: 3
Conspiracy to commit kidnapping
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1201(cb
* M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #: 4
Kidnapping
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1201(a)(1)
* M ax. Penalty: Death Penalty
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that may be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: DERRICK SANTIESTEBAN
Case No:
Count #: 1
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants -
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846
*M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #: 2
Conspiracy to launder money
Titlt 18. United States Code. Section 1956(14) - -
* M ax. Penalty: 20 years' imprisonment
Count #: 3
Conspiracv to commit kidnappinc
Title l8vunited States Code. Section 1201(cb
* M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #: 4
Kidn-ammina
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1201(a1(1b
* M ax. Penalty: Death penalty
WRefers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: DERRICK SANTIESTEBAN
Case No:
Count #: 5
(-l-ariackinc
Title 1 8. United States Code. Section 2 1 1943) -
* M ax. Penalty: Death penalty
Count #: 7
Conspiracv to destroy evidence -.
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1512(kb
* M ax. Penalty: 3 years' imprisonment
WRefers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution!
special assessm ents, parole term s, @ forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Nam e: JOHN VILLALO NG A. a/k/a Eilit''
Case N o:
Count #.. 1
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846
*M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment - - -.
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution.
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SO UTH ERN DISTRICT OF FLOR IDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Nam e: DAVID SILVA
Case N::
Count #: 1
Conspiracv to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mmiiuana plants
Title 2 1. United States Code. Section 846
*M ax, Penalty: Life imprisonment
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PEN ALTY SHEET
Defendant's Nam e: R AUL FABIAN M M IREZ. Jr.. a/k/a i6Ra-Ra''
Case No: .- - -
Count #: 1
Conspiraey to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Titlç 21. Unifed States Code. Sedion 846 - . - --
*M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonm ent --
WRefers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: FRANCISCO JAVIER DIAZ. a/k/a SsFrankie''
Case No:
Count #: 1
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846
*M ax. Penalty: Life im prisonment
Count #: 8
M aintaining a drug-involved premises
Title zls-united States Code. Section 856(a1(1b
*M +.xm Pçnalty: 20 years' imprisonment
WRefers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's N am e: GERM AN SILVESTRO
Case No:
Count #: 1
Consnirac,v to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846
*M ax. Penalty: Life im prisonment
Count #: 7
Conspiracy to destroy evidence --
Tiflv 18. United States Code. Section 1512(k)
*M ax. Penalty: 3 years' imprisonment
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTZ CT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PEN ALTY SHEET
Defendant's Nam e: ALEJANDRO PIM ENTEL. a/k/a GBieote''
Case No:
Count #: 1
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana planfs
Title 21. United States Codem Section 846
*M a.y? Penalty: Life imprisonmçnt
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: YADIRA SANTIESTEBAN
Case No:
Count #: 1
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846
*M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #.. 2
Conspiracy to latmder money
Title 18. United States Code. Section 19564h)
* M ax. Penalty: 20 years' imprisonment
Count #: 3
Conspiracy to commit kidnappina
Title 1 8. United States Code, Section 1201(c)
* M ax. Penalty: Life im prisonment
Count #.. 4
Kidnapping
Title 1 8. United States Code. Section 1201(a1(1b
# M ax. Penalty: Death Penalty
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution.
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLO RIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's N ame: DAYANA CASTELLANOS. a/k/a tdDavana Ramos,'' çtDavana Costellanos''
Case No:
Count #: 1
Conspiracv to oossess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846 -
*M ax. Penalty: Life im prisonment
Count #: 2
Conspizacy to launder money
Title 18. United States Code. Section 1956411)
# M ax. Penalty; 20 years' im prisonm ent
WRefers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Nam e: ESTRELLA J. M IJARES
Case No..
Count # : 1
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of marijuana plants -
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846 - -
* M ax. Penalty: Life imprisonment
Count #: 2
Conspiracv to launder monev
Title 18. United States Code. Sedion 1956th4
* M ax. Penalty: 20 years' imprisonment
*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,
special assessm ents, parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SO UTH ERN DISTRICT O F FLO RIDA
PENALTY SHEET
Defendant's Name: DARVIS SANTIESTEBAN
Case No:
Count #: 1
Clmspiracv to possess with intent to distribute one thousand or more of mariiuana plants
Title 21. United States Code. Section 846 -
*M ax. Penalty: Life im prisonm ent
Count #: 2
Conspiracy to launder monev
Title 18, United States Code. Section 1956415
# M ax. Penalty; 20 years' im prisonm ent
WRefers only to possible term of incarceration, does not include possible fines, restitution,
special assessm ents. parole term s, or forfeitures that m ay be applicable.
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