The person at the center of this case
Javier Castillo-Pelajio (fugitive)
Cold Case · Open
9 years waiting · since 2017
JAVIER CASTILLO-PELAJIO
Justice for Javier Castillo-Pelajio (fugitive) — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Castillo-Pelajio currently hiding? Does he remain in the United States or has he fled internationally?
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location
Lead #2What is his connection to Porterville, California and Phoenix, Arizona? Are these locations where he may be found?
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evidence
Lead #3Who were the other members of the drug-trafficking organization and have they been apprehended?
Javier Castillo-Pelajio is wanted for his role in a drug-trafficking organization that distributed methamphetamine across Oklahoma and beyond from late 2015 to mid-2016. A federal arrest warrant was issued on March 8, 2017, charging him with drug conspiracy, distribution of methamphetamine, and aiding and abetting. Despite the warrant, Castillo-Pelajio remains at large, and his current whereabouts are unknown.
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United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma; FBI
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contact
Lead #4Has anyone had recent contact with Castillo-Pelajio since the warrant was issued in March 2017?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Drug Conspiracy; Distribution of Methamphetamine; Aiding and Abetting Distribution of Methamphetamine Caution: Javier Castillo-Pelajio is wanted for his alleged involvement in a drug-trafficking organization that operated in the state of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, from approximately November of 2015 to approximately October of 2016. On March 8, 2017, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Castillo-Pelajio in the United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after he was charged with drug conspiracy, distribution of methamphetamine, and aiding and abetting distribution of methamphetamine.
Remarks: Castillo-Pelajio has previously resided in Phoenix, Arizona. He has ties to Porterville, California.
Timeline of Events
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2015-11-01
Drug trafficking organization begins operations
Organization operates in Oklahoma and elsewhere, distributing methamphetamine
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2016-10-31
Organization activity ends
Drug trafficking operations cease by approximately October 2016
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2017-03-08
Federal arrest warrant issued
Castillo-Pelajio charged with drug conspiracy, distribution of methamphetamine, and aiding and abetting in U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 2015
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 2015
Last Updated:September 12, 2026