'Fat Louie' Pleads Guilty to Cocaine-Related Charges

BROCKTON, MA — A Brockton man pleaded to some large charges in U.S. District Court in Brockton Friday.

Luis Rivera, also known by his nickname "Fat Louie,” 35, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine. Sentencing is scheduled for for March 21, 2018, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.

During an investigation into a network of street gangs trafficking illegal firearms and drugs, investigators identified Rivera as a Brockton-based source of supply for cocaine and cocaine base for members and associates of the Boylston Street Gang, as well as numerous other drug dealers in Brockton and other communities, the U.S. Attorney's office said.

From January to April 2016, a cooperating witness purchased significant amounts of both cocaine and crack cocaine from Rivera. Rivera operated his robust drug trafficking business from various residential locations in Brockton, and conspired with numerous other individuals to distribute drugs.

Rivera is one of 53 defendants indicted in June 2016 on federal firearms and drug charges following an investigation into a network of street gangs that created alliances to traffic weapons and drugs throughout Massachusetts and to generate violence against rival gang members.

Rivera faces 10 years to life in prison, five years to life on probation, and a $10 million fine.

Information from the U.S. Attorney's office was used in this story.

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