The person at the center of this case
Juan Jose Ponce Felix (wanted subject)
Cold Case · Open
10 years waiting · since 2015
JUAN JOSE PONCE FELIX
Justice for Juan Jose Ponce Felix (wanted subject) — the trail went cold in 2015, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Current whereabouts of Juan Jose Ponce Felix and his operational network within the Sinaloa Drug Trafficking Organization
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evidence
Lead #2Assets and proceeds from narcotics trafficking subject to criminal forfeiture
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Lead #3Why is Ponce Felix believed to be in Mexicali, and what are his specific ties to California and Oregon operations?
Juan Jose Ponce Felix was indicted on October 15, 2015, for his alleged role in narcotics trafficking, hostage taking, and money laundering as part of the Sinaloa Drug Trafficking Organization. He remains a fugitive believed to be hiding in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, with connections to Sinaloa, California, and Oregon. The case seeks to dismantle a major criminal enterprise through RICO charges and recover assets tied to organized crime operations.
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#1061
United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles
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Lead #4Co-conspirators and associates in the Sinaloa organization who may facilitate his concealment
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Source Narrative
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Conspiracy; Violent Crime in Aid of Racketeering; Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances; Conspiracy to Import Controlled Substances; Hostage Taking Conspiracy and Hostage Taking; Conspiracy to Launder Money; Carry and Use of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence or Drug Trafficking Crime; Criminal Forfeiture Caution: Juan Jose Ponce Felix is wanted for his alleged involvement in narcotics trafficking, hostage taking, and money laundering as part of the Sinaloa Drug Trafficking Organization. On October 15, 2015, Juan Jose Ponce Felix was indicted in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California, and an arrest warrant was issued for his arrest based on the following charges: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Conspiracy; Violent Crime in Aid of Racketeering; Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances; Conspiracy to Import Controlled Substances: Hostage Taking Conspiracy and Hostage Taking; Conspiracy to Launder Money; Carry and Use of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence or Drug Trafficking Crime; and Criminal Forfeiture.
Remarks: Juan Jose Ponce Felix is believed to be in Mexicali, Baja, Mexico. He also has ties to Sinaloa, Mexico, California and Oregon.
Timeline of Events
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2015-10-15
Indictment Issued
Juan Jose Ponce Felix indicted in United States District Court, Central District of California for RICO conspiracy, narcotics trafficking, hostage taking, and money laundering
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2015
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2015
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case