Attorney General Kris Mayes announced on May 5 that Miguel Leon has been sentenced to five years in state prison after being convicted of felony drug trafficking and weapons charges.
The announcement highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address drug-related crimes and keep communities safe. “My office works tirelessly every day to take illicit drugs and those who traffic them off our streets,” said Attorney General Mayes. “This case is yet another example of our efforts to keep our communities safe. Those who flood our state with poison will be held accountable.”
According to the Attorney General’s Office, Leon delivered over 32 pounds of methamphetamine to a confidential informant at a Phoenix business parking lot on October 29, 2025. The transaction was part of an arrangement with a Mexico-based coordinator for the purchase of 30 pounds of methamphetamine for $30,000. When arrested, Leon had a loaded handgun in his vehicle.
Leon pleaded guilty on April 17, 2026, to two felony counts: Possession of a Dangerous Drug for Sale and Misconduct Involving Weapons. On May 1, the Maricopa County Superior Court sentenced him to five years in prison for selling methamphetamine and gave him a concurrent sentence of two-and-a-half years for possessing a firearm during the offense. He was also ordered to pay more than $5,000 in fines and surcharges and must forfeit both his weapon and vehicle used during the crime.
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office serves as Arizona’s chief legal office with statewide responsibilities for legal and protective services; it addresses issues such as elder abuse, civil rights violations, unsolved crimes through its cold case unit, participates in federal action lawsuits, supports fair housing initiatives, accountability measures for social media companies, and delivers comprehensive advocacy across Arizona residents according to the official website.
Kris Mayes is Arizona’s 27th attorney general and is noted as the first mother to hold this position according to the official website.
