An Imperial County jury found a man guilty of possession of fentanyl for sale.

Irving Ruben Urbina was arrested June 5, 2023 after Calexico Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a Calexico fast food restaurant. Urbina was detained and during a search, was found to be in possession of two bindles of fentanyl. The total amount of the drugs was 51 grams. Urbina was charged with one count of felony possession for sale of fentanyl. The case went to trial on August 24th and the jury came back on September 5th with a guilty verdict. A sentencing hearing for the defendant is scheduled for October 3, 2023.