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Fort Carson Soldier Charged in Federal Cocaine Distribution Case

Staff Sgt. Juan Gabriel Orona-Rodriguez is accused of selling cocaine, with ties to a raided Colorado Springs nightclub and a security firm linked to illicit activity.

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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.