Mario Rocha, a 27-year-old resident of Rocky Ford, Colorado, has pleaded guilty to several federal charges related to firearms and drug trafficking. 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, as well as possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle and an unregistered short-barreled shotgun.
According to court documents, investigators discovered in August 2025 that Rocha was distributing large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine from his home. Authorities also learned he had multiple firearms. After securing a search warrant for Rocha’s residence, FBI agents found over 1 kilogram of cocaine, nearly 4.75 kilograms (about 45,000 pills) of fentanyl, and more than 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine. All substances were determined to be intended for distribution. In addition to the drugs, agents recovered a significant amount of cash and seventeen firearms at the location, including both a short-barreled shotgun and rifle.
Chief United States District Judge Philip A. Brimmer presided over the plea hearing. Rocha is scheduled for sentencing on May 29, 2026.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI Denver Field Office along with the Rocky Ford Police Department. The Violent Crime and Immigration Enforcement Section within the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado is prosecuting the case.
Case Number: 25-cr-00265-PAB
