United States Drug Enforcement Administration

WICHITA, Kan. – Kathy De La Torre, 24, Wichita, Kan., is charged with one count of distributing fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. The crimes are alleged to have occurred in March and August 2020 in Wichita.

If convicted, she could face a penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $1 million on each of the drug counts, and not less than five years and a fine up to $250,000 on the firearm charge. The Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division, Kansas City District Office, investigated.

Fidel Gonzalez Hernandez, 44, Sublette, Kan., is charged with possession with intent to distribute more than 3.5 pounds of pure methamphetamine. The crime is alleged to have occurred May 29, 2020, in Haskell County, Kan.

If convicted, he could face a penalty of not less than 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $10 million.

The DEA St. Louis Division, Kansas City District Office, Liberal Police Department and the Haskell County Sheriff’s Office investigated.

In all cases, defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The indictments merely contain allegations of criminal conduct.