Las Vegas man convicted of trafficking drugs from Victorville to Florida

A federal jury in Tampa, Fla., found Noel Alfredo Garcia, 34, guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamines as well as possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of the drug, the department announced Friday American Justice.

He conspired with Jesus Andres Villapudua, 35, of San Luis, Arizona, to smuggle drugs from Victorville to Lakeland, Florida, according to a Justice Department release.

“Villapudua coordinated the shipment and directed Garcia to transport the methamphetamine,” the statement said. “Phone records showed Garcia in constant communication with Villapudua before and throughout the duration of the transport.”