U.S. Attorney’s Office Paralegal Specialist Arrested for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Obstruction of Justice, and Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice and Two Family Members of Paralegal Specialist Arrested for Conspiracy to

On May 7, 2020, a Paralegal Specialist assigned to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Texas was arrested following a Criminal Complaint charging her with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, one count of obstruction of justice, and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice.  According to the affidavit in support of the Criminal Complaint, from in or about March 2020 through in or about May 2020, Jennifer Loya disclosed sensitive law enforcement information regarding active DEA investigations to her sister, Kimberly Loya, whose husband, Roland Gustamante, is allegedly affiliated with a drug trafficking organization.  Kimberly Loya and Roland Gustamante were also arrested on May 7, 2020, and were both charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, and one count of laundering of monetary instruments.  The investigation is being conducted by the OIG’s Houston Area Office, the FBI, and the DEA.