In May 2025, Ashley Roostaie, also known as “Lola” or “dropdeadlola,” was sentenced to two years of probation for her role in a conspiracy that used stolen identity information to fraudulently rent apartments in Massachusetts. These properties were later linked to a drug trafficking operation involving cocaine, fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and methamphetamine. Roostaie pleaded guilty to access device fraud and conspiracy to commit access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. Her co-conspirator, Terrence Pyrtle, who has also pleaded guilty, awaits sentencing on additional drug trafficking and identity theft charges.
According to federal prosecutors, Roostaie and Pyrtle used a victim’s personal information, including their Social Security number, to secure lease agreements for apartments in Braintree and Somerville. They went so far as to create fake email accounts and transmit counterfeit IDs featuring the stolen identity but with a different photograph. These false documents allowed them to hide their involvement and use the apartments as drug stash houses, ultimately supporting a larger criminal drug conspiracy.
Using stolen identities to facilitate or conceal criminal activity is a serious federal offense. Individuals charged with crimes like access device fraud, conspiracy to commit identity theft, or aggravated identity theft can face steep penalties, including prison time, fines, and restitution. If the stolen identity is used in connection with drug trafficking or other federal crimes, additional charges—such as drug conspiracy or distribution—can significantly increase the severity of the sentence. In many cases, mandatory minimum sentences may apply.
This case highlights the far-reaching implications of identity theft when it intersects with organized drug crime. Even those who do not handle the drugs themselves, but help facilitate the operation through fraudulent means, can face federal prosecution and lasting consequences. Anyone accused of such crimes should seek immediate legal counsel, as these charges often involve multi-agency investigations and aggressive prosecution under federal law.
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