Overview
- Staff Sgt. Juan Gabriel Orona-Rodriguez, stationed at Fort Carson, was arrested by the FBI and charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute.
- The soldier allegedly sold cocaine to an undercover DEA agent in April 2025, with text messages revealing ongoing drug transactions since September 2024.
- Orona-Rodriguez reportedly held a leadership role in Immortal Security LLC, which provided armed security at the Warike nightclub, a venue under investigation for drug trafficking and violent crimes.
- A DEA-led raid on the Warike nightclub on April 27, 2025, resulted in 114 arrests, including 17 active-duty service members, with drugs, weapons, and other contraband seized.
- The investigation, conducted by the FBI, DEA, and Army CID, remains active, focusing on the nightclub's operations and its ties to organized crime.