San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office Secures 8-Year Prison Sentence for Major Drug Trafficker

District Attorney Ron Freitas and the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Louis Taylor was sentenced to 8 years in state prison following a significant drug trafficking case prosecuted in collaboration with the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force (ACNTF) and the Pinole Police Department.

Case Details:

On February 28, 2024, a joint operation involving the ACNTF and Pinole Police Department executed a search warrant at Louis Taylor’s residences in Oakland and Stockton. Authorities seized 11.86 lbs. of cocaine, 1.2 lbs. of cocaine base, 2.1 lbs. of MDMA, 1.97 lbs. of heroin, 21.2 grams of hydrocodone pills, 14.3 grams of marijuana, two handguns, two assault rifles (including an AK-47), and $54,307 in U.S. currency. Taylor admitted to purchasing 4-5 kilograms of cocaine every 3-4 weeks in Stockton and transporting 2-3 kilograms to Oakland for sale. On May 21, 2025, Taylor pleaded no contest to felony charges, including possession for sale of cocaine, cocaine base, heroin, and hydrocodone, with enhancements for possessing over 4 kilograms of cocaine and being armed during the offense.

On September 9, 2025, The Honorable Judge Jose sentenced Taylor to 8 years in state prison, and he was remanded into custody awaiting transport to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

The Alameda County Narcotics Task Force sought prosecution by the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office due to its strong track record in handling complex drug trafficking cases. “We were proud to partner with ACNTF to ensure justice in this case,” said District Attorney Ron Freitas. “Our office is deeply committed to protecting our communities by prosecuting those who engage in illegal drug trafficking in San Joaquin County.”

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office extends its gratitude to Deputy District Attorney Jocelyn Weisbrich for her dedicated and thorough prosecution of this case, as well as to the ACNTF and Pinole Police Department for their collaboration in this successful operation.