The Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced on April 30 that Steven Carrillo was sentenced to 9.75 years in prison by the Pima County Superior Court for drug trafficking offenses.
This case highlights ongoing efforts by state authorities to address the impact of fentanyl and other narcotics in Arizona communities. “Fentanyl continues to devastate Arizona communities,” said Attorney General Kris Mayes. “My office will continue to aggressively go after those who flood our state with this deadly drug.”
Carrillo pleaded guilty to Attempted Transportation for Sale of a Narcotic Drug, Possession of a Narcotic Drug for Sale, and Illegally Conducting an Enterprise. Between April and November 2024, he operated a criminal enterprise selling fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin on several occasions. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at his residence, where they found large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine along with scales and a money counter.
The court imposed a sentence of nearly ten years in the Arizona Department of Corrections followed by three years of probation. The investigation was conducted by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, while Assistant Attorney General Michael Lester prosecuted the case.
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office addresses issues such as elder abuse, civil rights violations, and unsolved crimes through its cold case unit according to its official website. The office also serves as the state’s primary legal entity offering advocacy and protection for residents according to its official website.
Kris Mayes is serving as Arizona’s 27th attorney general and is noted as the first mother in this role according to its official website. The office participates in federal action lawsuits and supports initiatives including fair housing measures and accountability standards for social media companies according to its official website.
