Tulare Man Sentenced for Sale, Possession of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

Today in Department 18 of the South County Justice Center, the court sentenced Sergio Astorga-Medrano, age 42, to 4 years in custody for possessing a large quantity of narcotics for sale in his home.

On August 4, 2022, deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration arrested Astorga-Medrano after an investigation into fentanyl trafficking in the western United States. After the arrest and subsequent search of the defendant’s Tulare home, law enforcement discovered two pounds of methamphetamine and 500 fentanyl pills intended for sale. Astorga-Medrano admitted the drugs posed a great danger to a minor who lived at his residence.

On August 22, 2022, Astorga-Medrano pleaded no contest to felony sale of narcotics, felony possession for sale of narcotics, and misdemeanor child neglect.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Shannon Byrne of the South County Division.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Assistant District Attorney Dave Alavezos (559) 636-5494