Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a27ab7d5bde3e31 If convicted, Anthony Gutierrez, Jose Gutierrez, Crigger, Gentile, Sutton and Warrick face between 10 years and life in federal prison because the quantity level charged is at least 500 grams. Anthony Gutierrez, Jose Gutierrez, Crigger, Gentile, Sutton and Warrick would each face 10 years to life in federal prison if convicted because the quantity level charged is at least 500 grams, authorities said. The White House did not immediately respond to The Posts request for comment on the matter. According to records filed in the case, the investigation began in February 2020. All complaints and concerns are fully investigated by corporate compliance and corrective actions are implemented based on substantiated allegations. According to the indictment, Guthrie was convicted on March 27, 2020, in Bell County, for possession of a controlled substance less than one gram and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. usatxw.mediainquiry@usdoj.gov. 2:00 AM on Feb 3, 2021 CST. "We continue to seize these large amounts of drugs, and what we want our constituents to know and the good citizens of Tarrant County to know [is that] this is a clear and present danger to us until we continue this fight," said Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn. Guthrie was arrested on Thursday, April 15, 2021. It is important to note that an indictment is merely a charge and should not be considered as evidence of guilt. On March 27, 2020, Guthrie was convicted in Bell County for possession of a controlled substance less than one gram and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, according to court documents. So glad to get that off the street.. The $1.6 million were found in cash stashed in tube socks, shoe boxes, and a large trash bag.2 This is one of the hundreds of cocaine and meth busts that demonstrate how serious drug trafficking is and the role it plays in drug use, addiction, and the increasing need for drug addiction treatment. At the time, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said it was the second-largest bust ever, behind only a 5,000-pound bust in December 2019 in Laredo, Texas. As Mayorkas denied the existence of a crisis, Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador blamed the new president for it, arguing that the expectations he set left migrants with the perception that they would be let into the US. The Dallas division of the DEA has made the largest methamphetamine seizure in North Texas. The data, however, overwhelmingly shows that migrants were flooding the border because they believed Biden would welcome them with open arms. We are committed to working with our law enforcement partners to stop the widespread harm these illicit substances cause our friends, families, and neighbors.. By Tamlyn Cochran. The first indictment charges 16 Central Texans with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Marshals returned to Brady on Tuesday morning in an attempt to stop the gigantic drug ring that is supplying narcotics across Texas according to sources with the federal court system. The female driver was identified as Shauna Madrid, 36, from Roswell, New Mexico. Indictment #3 - U.S. v. Lori Oliphint. The operation was conducted by members of the McLennan County Sheriffs Office Organized Crime Unit, the sheriffs offices SWAT, and the Waco Police Departments Drug Enforcement Unit, along with the Texas Dept. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The 34-year-old singer was found dead in his bathtub in November 2022. On Wednesday, January 27, 20 packages containing 51.49 pounds of cocaine discovered were also found in a tractor manifesting a shipment of kitchen cabinets coming in from Mexico. Jose Gutierrez, Crigger and Lewis were already in custody prior to yesterday. In a recent drug bust in Texas, federal and local law enforcement recovered more than a kilogram of cocaine, half a kilogram of methamphetamine, 14 firearms, and nearly $1.6 million in cash during a drug bust in southeast Dallas, Texas. The 18-month investigation revealed the drug trafficking organization was also distributing drugs to locations in the Southeastern United States including Florida, Arkansas and Tennessee. / CBS Texas. Fifteen local residents --Jose Francisco Gutierrez, 33 of Killeen; Sarah Elizabeth Crigger, 30 of Nolanville; Bobby Quinton Gentile, 43 of Holland; Ashley Nicole Sutton, 31 of Belton; Wesley Warrick, 50 of Cameron; Carlos Avila, 38 of Buckholts; Joe David Beck, 50 of Temple; Lesleigh Arianne Bittner, 33 of Belton; Aleah Freitag, 29 of Rockdale; Kimberly Lee, 26 of Gatesville; Colton Lane Lewis, 30 of Temple; Angela Loy, 32 of Temple; Frank Medina, Jr, 43 of Temple; Timothy Neal Nyquist, 36 of Temple; and Trisha Ann Sanchez, 40 of Temple--are named in indictments alleging they conspired since January 2020 to distribute multiple kilogram quantities of methamphetamine in Bell County and surrounding areas.. The DEA has seized a record 20 million fentanyl pills nationwide this year, including more than 9.5 million in Arizona alone. Note: Internet Explorer has problems displaying the following charts. The group is accused of conspiring to distribute multiple kilograms of methamphetamine in Bell County and surrounding areas since January 2020. Homeland Security said the bust was part of a joint operation that included the DEA, ATF, Houston police and fire, Texas DPS and Harris County Pct. These indictments are an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. This story has been shared 168,313 times. Officials are still not naming the people arrested in case this hinders future drug busts. Nhan Thanh Vo, 38, was charged with one federal count of . Your IP: The FBI, Temple Police Department, Killeen Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety Narcotics Division and Drug Enforcement Administration conducted this investigation. Law enforcement officers seized nearly 40 pounds of methamphetamine, 26 ounces of marijuana, nearly $18,000 in suspected drug proceeds, a Glock pistol and an AR-15 style weapon. Authorities believe the drugs may have come from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG. US Customs and Border Protection reported a 1,066% increase in the amount of fentanyl seized in fiscal year 2021 in south Texas, the agency said this week in a press release . (KWTX) - Federal agents swept through Central Texas on Thursday and Friday and arrested 15 area residents named in sealed drug trafficking and firearms indictments, the U.S. Attorneys Office said in a press release Friday. India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 21, 2022. Authorities arrested Oliphint yesterday. The others face between five years and 40 years in federal prison if convicted because the quantity level charged is at least 50 grams. Drugs Texas DEA Crime. The Delhi Police on Wednesday destroyed over 2,800 kgs of . Lewis was arrested on Friday, April 16, 2021. Sign up and receive email updates on the latest news, events, and more! The men are currently being held on $250,000 bonds each. SAN ANTONIO - Three people are in custody and are expected to face federal charges following a drug bust on the North Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's say after an investigation and surveillance they located a lab where liquid meth was being converted into crystal meth. Amid an 800 percent surge in seizures of fentanyl statewide due to porous borders, Texas will create a new criminal offense for the manufacture or delivery of the drug, the governor has announced. This federal grand jury indictment charges 21-year-old Kayli Marie Guthrie of Temple with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted, Oliphint faces up to 20 years in federal prison. "As these three seizures illustrate, our frontline officers at World Trade Bridge continue to maintain their vigilance, supporting the CBP mission by disrupting the flow of illegal narcotics entering our borders," Acting Port Director Eugene Crawford, Laredo Port of Entry said in a statement. Trisha Ann Sanchez, age 40 of Temple. Carlos Avila, age 38 of Buckholts; The original bust took place on May 3, 2021. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie Smith-Burris will be prosecuting the cases. Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office has announced the largest marijuana grow and distribution operation ever busted in Escambia County. Jose . Chavezs bond was set at $50,000 and and he bonded out on June 9, 2022. Additionally, on August 17, 2021, law enforcement seized 22 pounds of methamphetamine that conspirators attempted to mail to Fiji. An additional four guns were recovered at other search locations. 3. Authorities believe the drugs may have come from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG. "One pill one time can kill," Oz said, noting that the US had . Twenty central Texas residents face federal drug trafficking and firearms charges stemming from five separate, but related, federal grand jury indictments unsealed today in Waco, announced U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff; FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division; Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw; Temple Police Chief Shawn Reynolds; Killeen Police Chief Charles Kimble; and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division. If convicted, Lewis faces up to 10 years in federal prison. Liberty County officials were asked to assist in a search warrant led by the DEA out of Houston to seize what they estimated to be $500,000 worth. 25 kilograms of meth seized in Cloverleaf area, Texas DPS says. Screenshot from Bexar County Sheriff video. New Zealand police find 3.5 tons of cocaine in Pacific Ocean. The DEA has been contacted for further comment. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Cocaine, Meth, & Firearm Drug Bust in Dallas. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten the United States by using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. This federal grand jury indictment charges 35-year-old Cory Joe Barton of Gatesville with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. All Rights Reserved. Aaron Carter's mother has released graphic photos from the scene of his death as a ploy to motivate law enforcement to investigate the incident further. February 27, 2023. Last week, it was revealed that the the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's Dallas division had made a major drug bust in October, resulting in more than $45 million worth of methamphetamine being seized. Barton is accused of possessing at least 500 grams of methamphetamine on November 11, 2020. The bust was made Wednesday, June 8, at a home on Park Avenue in South Waco. Published: Aug. 26, 2022 at 6:40 . WACO, Texas (KWTX) - McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara is praising the work of his deputies and fellow law enforcement officers after an operation - hailed as the biggest meth bust in the history of the McLennan County Sheriffs Office - led to three arrests and the seizure of more than $500,000 in methamphetamine. (210) 384-7257 The alleged leaders of the drug distribution ring, Jose Maldonado-Ramirez, 33, and his fianc, Iris Amador-Garcia, 30, of Bellflower, California, were arrested October 28, 2021. Press contact for the U.S. Attorneys Office is Communications Director Emily Langlie at (206) 553-4110 or Emily.Langlie@usdoj.gov. The operations resulted in the confiscation of some 451 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, and 192 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine, or a total of 1,414 pounds. If convicted, Beck, Penaloza-Calderon, Neely, Hale, Peterson, Loza and Thomas could face from 10 years to life in federal prison based on the amount of methamphetamine involved. The DEA and our partners are focused on the most dangerous criminals in Washington. Below is a list of recent Texas drug busts that have seized record amounts of drugs. Click to reveal Members of the ring tried to trade drugs for firearms ones they could transport to Mexico contributing to terrible violence south of the border. Thirteen people were arrested Thursday and more than $1 million were seized in a major drug bust that stretched from Athens to Atlanta. It is unseen to the general public, but importantly, this unseen thing coming across the border is deadly dangerous, Abbott explained, referring to the drug. During a traffic stop involving a refrigerated tractor-trailer, law enforcement found 1,950 pounds of drugs (worth about $45 million), making it the biggest methamphetamine seizure in North Texas. This afternoon he was taken into custody at his Port Orchard residence without incident. Annie Rose Lewis of Temple, 31, was also named in an indictment charging one count of convicted felon in possession of a firearm that alleges she possessed a .380 caliber pistol on Dec. 21, 2020 after she was convicted in 2011 in federal court of manufacturing counterfeit currency. On Tuesday, January 26, CBP officers assigned to the cargo facility encountered a tractor hauling a shipment of toilet paper arriving from Mexico. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Insisting that the border was not facing a crisis, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in early March that the problems the agency faced should be blamed on the previous administration. Posted on March 2, 2023 by Constitutional Nobody. Another 44 pounds of meth were seized in a stop on April 2, 2021, and 83 pounds of methamphetamine and 20,000 fentanyl pills were seized in a traffic stop on September 28, 2021. Published: May 5, 2021, 5:21 AM Updated: May 5, 2021, 6:28 AM Tags: Drug Bust , Crime , Liberty County LIBERTY, Texas - A tip led to the largest drug bust in Liberty County Tuesday, the Liberty . We knew there was a possibility there would be quite a bit of dope there, but that is a huge quantity of methamphetamine, said McNamara. U.S. This federal grand jury indictment charges 43-year-old Lori Oliphint of Temple with possession with intent to distribute under 50 grams of methamphetamine on August 19, 2020. Oliphint, who was arrested Thursday, faces as much as 20 years in prison if convicted. Lewis has a 2011 federal conviction for manufacturing counterfeit currency. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Jose Gutierrez, Crigger and Lewis were already in custody prior to yesterday. The indictment alleges that on May 21, 2020, Guthrie was in possession of a Colt .45 caliber handgun. Newly endangered milkweed could stop Texas border There were 16.5 tons of the drug found in seven shipping containers late Monday night, officials said. Because Texas is on the Mexican border, drug trafficking in the state is, unfortunately, very common. If convicted, he faces between 10 years and life in federal prison. During a search of the residence where Iris Amador-Garcia was living with her brother and co-conspirator, Mario Amador-Garcia, 31, and co-conspirator, Bayron Eberto . Speaking to reporters at a presser Thursday, Gov. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. "Investigators believe the seizure is the . Ashley Nicole Sutton, age 31 of Belton; (KELO) -A major drug bust Tuesday night in Sioux Falls involving potentially dozens of deadly doses of fentanyl. "They were like sausage links.". Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 1:53 PM PST. When drug overdose deaths are nine or fewer per year, the state does not . You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. FORT WORTH, Texas Tarrant County authorities have seized more than 1,400 pounds of liquid methamphetamine over the last five weeks, an estimated street value totaling $16 million, officials . The Waco Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Unit has been around for a few years here in McLennan County, and since their existence theyve been constantly working to remove drugs out of the area and remove gang members, and make the city and the county a little bit safer, so this just part of the operation they did, said Sgt. Unfortunately, the impact of drug trafficking is reflected in the high rates of drug use in the U.S., specifically the opioid epidemic. Teams from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Dallas, Fort Worth, Mansfield and River Oaks police departments were a part of the joint operation. Today's takedown marks the latest major drug bust in the OAG's Suburban and Upstate Response to the Growing Epidemic (SURGE) Initiative, a law enforcement effort that brings together state and local law enforcement to target New York's growing and often violent heroin, opioid, and narcotics trafficking networks. In the fourth federal grand jury indictment, 21-year-old Kayli Marie Guthrie of Temple is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. And while they were at it, they grabbed 65 vehicles, nearly 200 animals, and close to . All rights reserved. Largest Texas Drug Busts in 2021. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said its Dallas division made the biggest methamphetamine seizure in North Texas history after finding the drugs in a hidden compartment of an 18-wheeler off Interstate 35 in Denton County. Indictment #4 U.S. v. Kayli Marie Guthrie As of 15 December 2021 the Drug Seizures dashboard now includes seizures of all drug types. In the biggest drug bust in Liberty Countys history, the DEA seized $1 million worth of methamphetamine in a home at County Road 2191 off FM 787. The GBI said they seized more than 38 kilograms of methamphetamine worth about $530,000, marijuana, illicit pharmaceuticals, 11 firearms, 34 vehicles bought with money from drug proceeds, and . Performance & security by Cloudflare. Authorities have seized nearly 200 pounds of drugs valued at more than $1.6 million following three separate searches at the Laredo Port of Entry in Texas. March 27, 2021 3:10 PM in News. An apartment complex with twin buildings in one of Dallas' most crime-infested neighborhoods served as a major drug distribution hub that was both ruinous to the . Wesley Warrick, age 50 of Cameron; Jose Francisco Gutierrez, age 33 of Killeen; Eight additional firearms were seized at search locations in Washington and California. Denison police make largest drug bust ever. The separate but related investigations were conducted by the FBI, Temple Police Department, Killeen Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety Narcotics Division and Drug Enforcement Agency. If convicted, Lewis faces up to 10 years in federal prison. The U.S. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Traffic stop leads to major drug bust in Cibola County by: KRQE Staff. Its clear that Bidens open border policies are unleashing deadly consequences right here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Abbott told the room of reporters. According to Eastland County Today, Tuesday at 1:30 am - Eastland County Deputy Sheriff Colby Jackson made a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle on Interstate 20. The U.S. Attorney's Office said both amounts would be the largest seizures of either drug in the U.S. in both 2020 or 2021. . While the problem began to emerge in 2020, during which the states Department of Public Safety seized 11 pounds of fentanyl, it exploded in the first four months of 2021, Abbott explained. LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas There was a major methamphetamine bust in Liberty County overnight, and the sheriff's office there believes it might be the biggest one ever in the county's history . Sign up below to receive 10% OFF your entire order! Aleah Freitag, age 29 of Rockdale; The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Benjamin Diggs and C. Andrew Colasurdo. Read More. The defendants include: Anthony Gutierrez, aka Cuzzo, age 34 of San Juan. This undated photo provided by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows seized drug bundles containing 132 pounds of methamphetamine on display from Feb. 25, 2021, at the Laredo port of entry. This drug organization trafficked two of the deadliest substances we are seeing in our community fentanyl and methamphetamine, said U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. I dont remember this amount of meth being taken before, its a huge amount.. File photo showing packages of methamphetamine crystals. "[This] city-wide, cooperative law enforcement efforts to disrupt the methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking in our city was a tremendous success," Chavez said at the time. The remaining defendants face between five years and 40 years in federal prison if convicted because the quantity level charged is at least 50 grams. Please enter valid email address to continue. Authorities arrested Guthrie last night. Federal agents arrest more than a dozen local residents named in drug trafficking and firearms indictments, Assistant district attorney from Williamson County suspended after DWI wreck in Hewitt, New non-profit coming to Bell County in fight against homelessness, Change was like night and day: Mother testifies in retrial of ex-Waco day care owner charged in childs overdose death, Impacts of four-day week on school support staff. "They were like sausage links. The Texas-Mexico border has been a hub for drug trafficking for years. Joe David Beck, age 50 of Temple; Let's put the drug bust into perspective. It is between 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Law enforcement officials say the drug investigations are ongoing. BRADY, TX - Nearly 30 people were arrested in Brady Friday morning during a drug trafficking sting operation led by the Drug Enforcement Agency. Drugs Worth Rs 1,500 Crore Destroyed In Delhi Over 8 Years, 154 Arrested. In Bastrop County, fewer than 10 people died from drug overdoses both in 2019 and 2021, according to state health figures. Todays successful operation should give members of the community a level of comfort in knowing these violent offenders, who live and walk among us, wont be putting their lives in danger any longer., These warrants represent the continued efforts of IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS:CI) to ensure the safety of our communities, said IRS:CI acting Special Agent in Charge Adam Jobes. (Denison Police Dept.) To illustrate the impact of drug trafficking on the opioid epidemic and drug addiction in the U.S., were sharing the biggest drug busts in Texas this year. The indictments were unsealed Friday, April 16, 2021, in Waco. The seizure totaled out to $3.4 million of meth. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. The remaining defendants face between five years and 40 years in federal prison upon conviction because the quantity level charged is at least 50 grams. However, when authorities showed up at the home in question, they found more than they were anticipating. 2021 / 8:48 AM / CBS Texas . Lewis is accused of possessing a .380 caliber pistol on December 21, 2021. Central Americans looking for refuge from the Northern Triangle countries Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras have taken these policy moves, as well as the overwhelmingly more welcoming tone from Democrats, as a sign that Biden is inviting them to cross the border. "No doubt, this got his attention. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lesleigh Arianne Bittner, age 33 of Belton; November 11, 2021 / 11:37 AM / CBS Texas NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) A variety of methamphetamine drugs, valued at some $16,000,000, was seized during several multi-agency North Texas drug busts . The cause, the Republican governor said, is President Bidens border policies, which have caused a crisis for those in the region. The fifth federal indictment charges 31-year-old Annie Rose Lewis of Temple with one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Seattle Field Division (SFD) Tacoma Resident Office (TRO) and Bremerton Police Department (BPD), with assistance from Tahoma Narcotics Enforcement (TNET); the Seattle, Puyallup, Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Bonney Lake, Tacoma, and Lakewood Police Departments; the Pierce County Sheriffs Office; Washington State Department of Corrections; Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET): Centralia and Chehalis Police Departments; Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET); and Washington State Patrol; Thurston Narcotics Team (TNT), Kitsap County Sheriffs Office, and Mason County Sheriffs Office; United States Postal Inspections Service (USPIS), Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) with support from Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas ( HIDTA). If convicted, Oliphint faces up to 20 years in federal prison. One operation began with a street level narcotics seizure. The second operation began with the investigation of a stolen vehicle parked outside a business. "Unfortunately, methamphetamine is one of the largest threats in North Texas, so we would anticipate that a lot of it was destined for the market here.". During a search of the residence where Iris Amador-Garcia was living with her brother and co-conspirator, Mario Amador-Garcia, 31, and co-conspirator, Bayron Eberto Garcia-Perez, 33, agents seized a kilogram of fentanyl or heroin, 80,000 pills of suspected fentanyl, and 2 firearms. This is a highly addictive drug that can lead to mental illness, increased risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular disease, and more. Authorities arrested Lewis earlier today. Its the largest, that Im aware of, methamphetamine bust, McNamara said during a press conference Monday. The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the largest methamphetamine bust in North Texas history last week: 1,900 pounds in big grey bricks stowed in the false . Almost all of our crime is connected to drug trafficking, the Sheriff said during the news conference. NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) A variety of methamphetamine drugs, valued at some $16,000,000, was seized during several multi-agency North Texas drug busts over the last two months. The seizure took place on October 8, but the DEA is only now sharing the details. More than $45 million of methamphetamine has been seized in a drug bust in Texas. Sheriff Javier . Drug Bust. A man named Hector Manuel Castro-Quirino, 47, and his girlfriend Vanesa Ann Cervantes, 38, were residents of the two-bedroom home.
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