GRESHAM, OREGON — November 11, 2026 — GBC NEWS
A 22-year-old Honduran national unlawfully residing in the United States has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving fentanyl trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Ingrid Hernandez-Salgado, of Gresham, Oregon, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
The guilty plea was announced November 10, 2026, by U.S. Attorney Scott Bradford for the District of Oregon.
Undercover Investigation Leads to Arrest
According to federal court documents, the investigation began in July 2026, when an undercover Portland Police Bureau officer contacted Hernandez-Salgado through text messages after investigators identified a telephone number believed to be associated with drug trafficking.
After several days of negotiations, the undercover officer and Hernandez-Salgado allegedly arranged a transaction involving approximately one ounce of fentanyl powder.
The meeting was scheduled for July 8, 2026, near a gas station in Gresham.
Law enforcement officers monitoring the location observed Hernandez-Salgado arrive in a vehicle. After confirming her identity, officers detained her and recovered approximately 25 grams of fentanyl powder.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, investigators discovered a stolen AMT Backup .45-caliber pistol inside the center console.
Authorities later searched her apartment in Gresham and recovered more than $5,900 in U.S. currency.
Agrees to Forfeit Money, Firearm and Cellphones
As part of her guilty plea, Hernandez-Salgado admitted that she knowingly possessed fentanyl with the intention of distributing it and knowingly possessed a firearm while unlawfully present in the United States.
Under the terms of her plea agreement, she agreed to forfeit the firearm, associated ammunition, approximately $5,919 in cash and two cellular phones connected to the investigation.
Faces Up to 35 Years in Federal Prison
Hernandez-Salgado faces a maximum potential sentence of:
- Up to 20 years in federal prison for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute.
- Up to 15 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
The maximum penalties do not mean that she will necessarily receive the combined maximum sentence. Her final sentence will be determined by the federal court.
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Portland Police Bureau. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cassady Adams is prosecuting the case.
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