UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 

CASE NO. _________ _ 

21 u.s.c. § 846 

21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(l) 

21 u.s.c. § 853 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

vs. 

WILLIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES 

and CARMEN MARIA REYES-CARRASQUILLO, 

Defendants. 

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INDICTMENT 

The Grand Jury charges that: 

COUNT 1 

DEC 1 5 2022 

ANGELA E. NOBLE 

CLERK U.S. DIST. CT. 

S.D. OF FLA. - W.P.B. 

From in or around January 2022, the exact date being unknown to the Grand Jury, and 

continuing through on or about November 30, 2022, in Palm Beach County, in the Southern District 

of Florida, and elsewhere, the defendants, 

WILLIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES 

and 

CARMEN MARIA REYES-CARRASQUILLO, 

did knowingly and willfully combine, conspire, confederate, and agree with each other, and with 

other persons known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to distribute, and possess with intent to 

distribute, a controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(l), 

all in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846. 

With respect to the defendants, WILLIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES and 

CARMEN MARIA REYES-CARRASQUILLO, it is further alleged that the controlled substances 

involved in the conspiracy attributed to each defendant, as a result of that defendant's own conduct 

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and the conduct of other conspirators reasonably foreseeable to that defendant, is 5 kilograms or 

more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, its salts, isomers, and 

salts of its isomers, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841 (b )(1 )(A)(ii)(II). 

COUNT2 

On or about June 22, 2022, in Palm Beach County, in the Southern District of Florida, the 

defendant, 

WIILIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES, 

did knowingly and intentionally distribute a controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United 

States Code, Section 841(a)(l). 

Pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 841 (b )(1 )(C), it is further alleged that this 

violation involved a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine. 

COUNT3 

On or about July 8, 2022, in Palm Beach County, in the Southern District of Florida, the 

defendant, 

WIILIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES, 

did knowingly and intentionally distribute a controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United 

States Code, Section 841(a)(l). 

Pursuant to Title 21 , United States Code, Section 841(b)(l)(C), it is further alleged that this 

violation involved a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine. 

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COUNT4 

On or about August 4, 2022, in St. Lucie County, in the Southern District of Florida, the 

defendants, 

WIILIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES 

and 

CARMEN MARIA REYES-CARRASQUILLO, 

did knowingly and intentionally attempt to possess with the intent to distribute a controlled 

substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841 ( a)(l ), all in violation of Title 

21, United States Code, Section 846 and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2. 

Pursuant to Title 2 1, United States Code, Section 841(b)(l)(B)(ii)(II), it is further alleged 

that this violation involved 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable 

amount of cocaine. 

COUNTS 

On or about August 24, 2022, in St. Lucie County, in the Southern District of Florida, the 

defendants, 

WIILIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES 

and 

CARMEN MARIA REYES-CARRASQUILLO, 

did knowingly and intentionally distribute a controlled substance, in violation of Title 21 , United 

States Code, Section 841 (a)(l) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2. 

Pursuant to Title 21 , United States Code, Section 841 (b )(1 )(B)(ii)(II), it is further alleged 

that this violation involved 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable 

amount of cocaine. 

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COUNT6 

On or about October 17, 2022, in Martin County, in the Southern District of Florida, the 

defendant, 

WIILIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES, 

did knowingly and intentionally attempt to possess with the intent to distribute a controlled 

substance, in violation of Title 21 , United States Code, Section 841 (a)(l ), all in violation of Title 

21, United States Code, Section 846. 

Pursuant to Title 21 , United States Code, Section 841(b)(l)(B)(ii)(II), it is further alleged 

that this violation involved 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable 

amount of cocaine. 

COUNT7 

On or about October 20, 2022, in St. Lucie County, in the Southern District of Florida, the 

defendants, 

WIILIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES 

and 

CARMEN MARIA REYES-CARRASQUILLO, 

did knowingly and intentionally distribute a controlled substance, in violation of Title 21 , United 

States Code, Section 841 ( a)(l) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2. 

Pursuant to Title 21 , United States Code, Section 841 (b )(1 )(C), it is further alleged that this 

violation involved a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine. 

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COUNTS 

On or about November 30, 2022, in St. Lucie County, in the Southern District of Florida, 

the defendant, 

WIILIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES 

and 

CARMEN MARIA REYES-CARRASQUILLO, 

did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute a controlled substance, in 

violation of Title 21 , United States Code, Section 841(a)(l) and Title 18, United States Code, 

Section 2. 

Pursuant to Title 21 , United States Code, Section 841 (b )(1 )(B)(ii)(II), it is further alleged 

that this violation involved 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable 

amount of cocaine, its salts, isomers, and salts of its isomers. 

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FORFEITURE ALLEGATIONS 

1. The allegations of this Indictment 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, WILLIAM MANUEL SANCHEZ-REYES and CARMEN 

MARIA REYES-CARRASQUILLO, have an interest. 

2. Upon conviction of a violation of Title 21 , United States Code, Sections 846 or 841 , 

as alleged in this Indictment, the defendants shall forfeit to the United States any property 

constituting, or derived from, any proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result of such offense, 

and any prope11y used, or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to commit, or to facilitate the 

commission of, such offense, pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 853 . 

IO GONZALEZ 

ATES ATTORNEY 

BRIAN RALSTON 

A TRUE BILL 

FOREPERSON 

ASSIST ANT UNITED ST ATES ATTORNEY 

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 

UNITED ST ATES OF AMERICA cAsENo. 22-80201-CR-Cannon/Reinhart 

v. 

WILLIAM MAN UEL SANCHEZ-REYES CERTIFICATE OF TRIAL ATTORNEY* 

and CARMEN MARLA REY ES-CARRASQU IL LO Superseding Case Information: 

Defendants. / 

Court Division : (Se lect One) New defendant(s) D Yes Q No 

O Miami D Key West O FTL Numberofnew defendants 

[Z)WPB D FTP Total numberofcounts 

I. I have carefully considered the all egations of the indi ctment, the number of defendants, the number of probable 

witnesses and the legal complexiti es of the I ndictment/1 nformation attached hereto. 

2. I am aware that the in formati on supplied on th is statement will be reli ed upon by the Judges of this Court in 

setting their calendars and scheduling crimi nal trials under the mandate of th e Speedy Trial Act, 

Title28 U.S.C. Secti on 3 16 1. 

3. Interpreter: (YesorNo) _Y_e_s _ _____ _ 

List language and/or dialect _S...:... p_an_i_sh _____ _ 

4. This case will take_5_ days for the parties to try. 

5. Please check appropriate category and type of offense I isted 

bel{mleck only one) (Check only one) 

0 to 5 days _0_ Petty ll 

II 6 to 10 days _o_ Minor ll 

I I I 11 to 20 days _o_ Misdemeanor __o_ 

IV 21 to 60 days _o_ Felony J2L 

V 6 1 days and over ll 

6. Has th is case previously been filed in this District Court? (Yes or No) ________ _ 

If yes: Judge ___________ Case No. _ _________ _ 

(Attach copy ofdispositive order) 

Has a complaint been filed in this matter? (Yes or No) _Y_e_s ___ ___ _ 

If yes: Magistrate Case No. 22-85$7/8558-RMM 

Related miscell aneous numbers: ________ _ 

Defendant(s) in federal custody as of November 30, 2022 

Defendant(s) in state custody as of ________ _ 

Rule 20 from the District of ________ _ 

Is this a potential death penalty case? (Yes or No) ________ _ 

7. Does this case originate from a matter pending in the Central Region of the U.S. Attorney 's Office prior to 

August 9, 20 13 (Mag. Judge Alicia 0. Vall e)? (Yes or No) ...:.N..:...:o:__ _ _ ___ _ 

8. Does this case originate from a matter pending in the Northern Region of the U.S. Attorney 's Office prior to 

August 8, 20 14 (Mag. Judge Shani ek Maynard? (Yes or No) ...:.N...:.:o::__ _ _ _ ___ _ 

9. Does this case originate from a matter pending in the Central Region of the U.S. Attorney's Office prior to 

October 3, 2019 (Mag. Judge Jared Strauss)? (Yes or No) -'-N~o'---------

• Penalty Shcet(s) attached 

Brian D. Ralston 

Assistant United States Attorney 

Court ID No. 

REY 3/19/2 1 

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UNITED ST ATES DISTRICT COURT 

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 

PE AL TY SHEET 

Defendant's Name: WILLIAM MA UEL SANCHEZ-REYES 

Case No: 22-80201-CR-Cannon/Reinhart 

Count l: 

Conspiracy to Possess With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance Involving 5 Kilograms or 

more of Cocaine 

21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(b)(l)(A) 

* Max.Term oflmprisonment: Life 

* Mandatory Min. Term of Imprisonment (if applicable): 10 years 

* Max. Supervised Release: 5 years to life term of supervised release 

* Max. Fine: $10,000,000 

* Special Assessment: $100 

Counts 2, 3 and 7: 

Distribution of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) 

21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(l), 84l(b)(l)(C) 

* Max. Term of Imprisonment: 20 years 

* Mandatory Min. Term of Imprisonment (if applicable): 

* Max. Supervised Release: 3 years to life term of supervised release 

* Max. Fine: $1,000,000 

* Special Assessment: $100 

Counts 4, 6, and 8: 

Attempted Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance Involving 500 grams or 

more of Cocaine 

21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 84l(a)(l), 84l(b)(l)(B) 

* Max.Term oflmprisonment: 40 years 

* Mandatory Min. Term oflmprisonment (if applicable): 5 years 

* Max. Supervised Release: 4 years to life term of supervised release 

* Max. Fine: $5,000,000 

* Special Assessment: $100 

*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, supervised release and fines. It does not include 

restitution, special assessments, parole terms, or forfeitures that may be applicable. 

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Count 5: 

Distribution of a Controlled Substance Involving 500 grams or more of Cocaine 

21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(l), 84l(b)(l)(B)(ii)(II) 

* Max. Term of Imprisonment: 40 years 

* Mandatory Min. Term of Imprisonment (if applicable): 5 years 

*Max.Supervised Release: 4 years to life term of supervised release 

* Max. Fine: $5,000,000 

* Special Assessment: $100 

*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, supervised release and fines. It does not include 

restitution, special assessments, parole terms, or forfeitures that may be applicable. 

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UNITED ST ATES DISTRICT COURT 

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 

PENALTY SHEET 

Defendant's Name: CARMEN MARIA REYES-CARRASQUILLO 

Case No: 

Count 1: 

Conspiracy to Possess With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance Involving 5 Kilograms or 

more of Cocaine 

21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(b)(l)(A) 

* Max. Term of Imprisonment: Life 

* Mandatory Min. Term of Imprisonment (if applicable): 10 years 

* Max. Supervised Release: 5 years to life term of supervised release 

* Max. Fine: $10,000,000 

* Special Assessment: $100 

Counts 4 and 5: 

Attempted Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance Involving 500 grams or 

more of Cocaine 

21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)O), 841(b)(l)(B) 

* Max. Term of Imprisonment: 40 years 

* Mandatory Min. Term of Imprisonment (if applicable): 5 years 

* Max. Supervised Release: 4 years to life term of supervised release 

* Max. Fine: $5,000,000 

* Special Assessment: $100 

Count 7: 

Distribution of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) 

21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(l), 841(b)(l)(C) 

* Max. Term of Imprisonment: 20 years 

* Mandatory Min. Term of Imprisonment (if applicable): 

* Max. Supervised Release: 3 years to life term of supervised release 

*Max.Fine: $1,000,000 

* Special Assessment: $100 

*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, supervised release and fines. It does not include 

restitution, special assessments, parole terms, or forfeitures that may be applicable. 

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Count 8: 

Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance Involving 500 grams or more of 

Cocaine 

21 U.S.C. §§ 84l(a)(l), 84l(b)(l)(B)(ii)(II) 

*Max.Term oflmprisonment: 40 years 

* Mandatory Min. Term of Imprisonment (if applicable): 5 years 

* Max. Supervised Release: 4 years to life term of supervised release 

* Max. Fine: $5,000,000 

* Special Assessment: $100 

*Refers only to possible term of incarceration, supervised release and fines. It does not include 

restitution, special assessments, parole terms, or forfeitures that may be applicable. 

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