The Arizona Attorney General's Office confirmed this week that Pima County Superior Court has handed down a multi-year prison sentence to a known fentanyl and heroin dealer. Elvira Vielma Felix, having pled guilty to two felony counts related to drug trafficking, will face 2.5 years of incarceration for her crimes—a sentence meant to serve as a stark warning to others involved in similar illicit activities.
Attorney General Mayes issued a stern message following the sentencing: "Let me be clear: if you are trafficking fentanyl in Arizona, my office and our law enforcement partners will find you and bring you to justice," as reported by the Attorney General's website.
Specific incidents leading to Felix's arrest involved significant quantities of narcotics intended for sale. On December 18, 2024, Felix attempted to sell roughly 2.65 pounds of heroin pills. She was later caught trying to distribute about 2.4 pounds of fentanyl pills on March 17, 2025. Both instances occurred within the jurisdiction of Pima County, Arizona.
In addition to prison time, Felix was also ordered to contribute financially to the fight against organized crime, to the tune of $4,500 for the State Anti-Racketeering Revolving Fund, and $8,000 in investigatory expenses incurred by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The Arizona Department of Public Safety spearheaded the investigation leading to Felix's apprehension, while Assistant Attorney General Sabrina Lochner led the prosecution.
