A Falfurrias resident has pleaded guilty to multiple narcotics transactions in the Corpus Christi area, Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced on Mar. 16.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address drug trafficking in South Texas. The investigation into Rodolfo Alvarado began in March 2025, with law enforcement uncovering text messages and financial records that pointed to widespread drug activity. Authorities conducted controlled purchases from Alvarado and his co-conspirators over several months.
On Aug. 8, 2025, a search warrant was executed at Alvarado’s home, where officers found items associated with drug distribution such as digital scales and plastic baggies. Investigators also discovered a concealed hole beneath a shaded structure containing approximately 303.73 grams of methamphetamine.
U.S. District Judge David S. Morales is scheduled to sentence Alvarado on June 18, when he could face up to ten years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation, while Assistant U.S. Attorneys John Lamont and Ashley Pruitt are prosecuting the case.
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas has included notable figures such as Alamdar Hamdani and Ryan Patrick among its former leaders, according to the official history page. The office operates locations in Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi, Laredo, McAllen and Brownsville as described on the official website. It is part of the U.S. Department of Justice and serves under the Attorney General according to its official website.
Employing more than 200 attorneys and covering 43 counties with a population exceeding nine million people as detailed on its official website, the office focuses on prosecuting federal crimes and handling civil cases for the government according to its official website. Its leadership has included Alamdar Hamdani serving from 2022 to 2025 as noted on its official history page.
