Orlando Smoke Shop Owner, Four Others Indicted on Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
Orlando, Florida — A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging five men in connection with an investigation into a local smoke shop alleged to have served as a marketplace for both narcotics and firearms, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
The charges stem from an investigation of Smoke Break Productions, an Orlando smoke shop operated by 42-year-old Angel Luis Carrasquillo. Prosecutors allege Carrasquillo ran the shop as a front to distribute illegal drugs and guns.
Defendants & Allegations
The indictment names the following among those charged:
- Angel Luis Carrasquillo (42, Orlando) — alleged to have operated Smoke Break Productions and engaged in multiple drug trafficking conspiracies, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and using or carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
- Rogelio Vidal, Jr. (30, Orlando) — charged with drug trafficking related to the enterprise.
- Andrew Abbott (35, Brooksville) — alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
- Jahmil Lally (29, Orlando) — charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
- Christopher Alonnzo (23, Orlando) — also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Specified Charges & Potential Penalties
The counts in the indictment cover:
| Offense | Date(s) | Defendants | Maximum Penalty* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Trafficking Conspiracy | November 14, 2024 – July 23, 2025 | Carrasquillo; Vidal; Abbott | Up to 20 years each Department of Justice |
| Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon | January 16, 2025 | Carrasquillo | Up to 15 years Department of Justice |
| Drug Trafficking | April 7, 2025 | Carrasquillo; Vidal | Up to 20 years each Department of Justice |
| Using or Carrying a Firearm in a Drug Trafficking Crime | April 7, 2025 | Carrasquillo | Between 5 years to life Department of Justice |
| Drug Trafficking | June 6, 2025 | Carrasquillo; Abbott | Up to 20 years each Department of Justice |
| Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon | February 26 – March 7, 2025 | Jahmil Lally | Up to 15 years Department of Justice |
| Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon | November 21, 2024 – August 1, 2025 | Christopher Alonnzo | Up to 15 years Department of Justice |
*All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Investigation & Context
According to court documents, the operation used Smoke Break Productions to distribute illicit narcotics and firearms to various customers. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation. The case will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Noah P. Dorman.
