Nine members of an Orange County gang, accused of selling fake prescription pills containing fentanyl that resulted in several deaths, have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges.

On Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that the following members or associates of the local hybrid gang known as “Respect, Money Structure/Everybody Killer” (RMS/EBK) have pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking:

  • Christian Roux-Rey, 23, of Kissimmee. A sentencing date is set for July 29, 2026, and he is facing 15 years to life in prison.
  • Jeremiah Maldonado, 21, of Orlando. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled, and he is facing 20 years to life in prison.
  • Benjamin Rivard, 31, of Clermont. A sentencing date is set for August 19, 2026, and he is facing 25 years to life in prison.
  • Elena Falzone, 23, of Orlando. A sentencing date is set for August 19, 2026, and she is facing 5 to 40 years in prison.
  • Paul Jacas, 32, of Orlando. A sentencing date is set for July 1, 2026, and he is facing 10 to 40 years in prison.
  • Carlos Carrasquillo-Rodriguez, 21, of Orlando. A sentencing date is set for May 27, 2026, and he is facing up to 20 years in prison.
  • Zaviar Wanya Kidd, 28, of Orlando. A sentencing date is set for July 1, 2026, and he is facing 5 to 40 years in prison.
  • Olivia Marie Goen, 23, of Orlando. A sentencing date is set for May 27, 2026, and she is facing 5 to 40 years in prison.
  • Rebecca Murray, 21, of Deltona. A sentencing date is set for July 1, 2026, and she is facing 10 years to life in prison.

On July 31, 2024, an Orange County grand jury returned a 37-count indictment against nearly a dozen members of the RMS/EBK gang, including the above-named defendants and two others: Eliamne Rodriguez and Brenden Haven-Gault.

According to court records, a multi-agency investigation was conducted over a 10-month period (December 2022 through September 2023), and it involved the Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, Orlando Police Department, and Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation focused on the RMS/EBK and its “criminal activities” following an overdose death. Members of the gang and their associates “conspired to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, among other criminal acts.”

Specifically, RMS/EBK sold blue, circular fentanyl pills with an “M” and the number “30,” which led to the operation being dubbed “Operation Dirty 30s.”

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Some of the items recovered by law enforcement during Operation Dirty 30s, including the blue, circular pills. (Photos: Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office)

The leader of the gang’s drug trafficking operation was identified as Christian Roux-Rey, and he “supplied controlled substances to and directed other members of the conspiracy.”

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Law enforcement officers reportedly located these items during a search of a residence belonging to defendant Christian Roux-Rey. (Photo: Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office)

Rebecca Murray assisted Roux-Rey with storing drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, in their shared home. She also weighed, packaged, and transported the narcotics.

Jeremiah Maldonado was a senior-ranking member of RMS/EBK, also known as a “black flag.” He directed the gang’s lower ranking members, and he sold fentanyl to an individual who died within hours of consuming it.

Benjamin Rivard was also a “black flag” who directed lower-ranking members. He sold fentanyl to an individual who fatally overdosed within hours of taking the drug.

Paul Jacas was a member of RMS/EBK, and he sold fentanyl and firearms on behalf of the gang.

Elena Falzone was a member of RMS/EBK, and she distributed drugs on behalf of the gang. She sold fentanyl and bromazolam (counterfeit Xanax) to an individual who died without hours of consuming the drugs.

Carlos Carrasquillo-Rodriguez was an associate of RMS/EBK, and he “sold controlled substances or supplied controlled substances for the gang.” He provided fentanyl and firearms to Jacas, who then sold them.

Zaviar Wanya Kidd was an associate of RMS/EBK, and he sold fentanyl and methamphetamine on behalf of the gang.

Olivia Marie Goen was a member of RMS/EBK, and she sold fentanyl on behalf of the gang.

This case was investigated by the Orlando Police Department, the Orange County Sherriff’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachel S. Lyons.