The person at the center of this case
Juan Jose Ponce Felix (wanted subject)
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive at Large
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 #1What is Ponce Felix's current location and how is he financing his operations from Mexico?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific hostage-taking incidents and money laundering schemes is he connected to?
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location
Lead #3How does he maintain ties between Mexicali, Sinaloa, California, and Oregon?
Juan Jose Ponce Felix was indicted on October 15, 2015, for his alleged role in narcotics trafficking, hostage taking, and money laundering as a member of the Sinaloa Drug Trafficking Organization. He remains a fugitive believed to be hiding in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, with known ties to Sinaloa, California, and Oregon. Information about his whereabouts or activities could help federal authorities apprehend him and disrupt major drug trafficking operations.
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United States District Court, Central District of California; FBI
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Lead #4Who are his known associates and communication channels within the Sinaloa organization?
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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, drug trafficking, hostage taking, money laundering, and firearm offenses related to Sinaloa Drug Trafficking Organization
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2015
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2015
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case