PORTLAND, Ore. — Federal authorities announced the arrest of two Honduran nationals unlawfully residing in Oregon, charging them with trafficking large quantities of fentanyl in East Portland.
Arrests and Charges
The defendants, Omar Rodriguez-Salgado, 28, and Cesar Antonio Gutierrez-Doblado, 19, appeared in federal court for the first time on Tuesday. Both men face charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
According to court documents, investigators observed Rodriguez-Salgado on Sept. 18, 2025, in a neighborhood known for drug distribution. When officers attempted to stop his vehicle, he initially fled. After a short pursuit, Rodriguez-Salgado consented to a search of his car. Inside, investigators seized approximately 274 grams of suspected fentanyl, along with packaging materials consistent with distribution.
Shortly afterward, Gutierrez-Doblado was taken into custody based on probable cause that he too was distributing fentanyl. A search of his person, vehicle, and residence uncovered more than 3 kilograms of fentanyl, also packaged for sale, and approximately $85,885 in cash, which investigators believe were proceeds from trafficking.
Federal Proceedings
Both men were ordered detained pending further court hearings. Their arraignments are scheduled for Oct. 22, 2025…