Andrea K. Moreno, Rocky Garza (via KSAT San Antonio)
Eighteen people were arrested in connection with a months-long investigation targeting narcotics trafficking and organized criminal activity in Seguin, according to the police department.
The Seguin Police Department said the investigation, called “Operation Shakedown,” also resulted in 23 state criminal charges, nine additional warrants cleared and three federal indictments.
Items seized during the operation included:
- 281 grams of methamphetamine
- 49.14 grams of cocaine
- 21.65 grams of heroin
- 5 ounces of marijuana
- 8 firearms
- Around $3,900 in cash
Police said several people arrested were identified as confirmed or suspected criminal street gang members or associates.
The following individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the operation:
- Jesus Javier Jaimes, 42 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 4-200 grams; three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
- Juan Eugenio Perales, 49 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 4-200 grams; U.S. Federal Marshal’s hold
- Sandra Castillo, 55 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, less than 1 gram
- Christopher Miguel Chapman, 32 — two counts of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 4-200 grams
- Federico Torrez, 45 — possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (18 USC 841); possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime (18 USC 924); felon in possession of a firearm (18 USC 922 and 924)
- Ricky Christian Aviles, 30 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 4-200 grams
- Alejandro Inocencio, 30 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 4-200 grams
- Cruz Carlos Acosta, 47 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 1-4 grams; possession of marijuana, 4 oz-5 pounds; two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
- Darrian Elijah Wilson, 31 — theft, $2,500-$30,000, warrant out of Hays County; unlawful possession of a firearm/house/court order/gang member
- Jeffrey Rodriguez, 21 — disorderly conduct discharge of a firearm; disorderly conduct discharge/display of a firearm; failure to report a felony resulting in serious bodily injury or death; deadly conduct discharge of a firearm (all charges from Hays County)
- Luis Jaime Diaz, 33 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 4-200 grams
- Christian Rodriguez, 55 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 1-4 grams; possession of a controlled substance, PG1, 1-4 grams
- Christina Silva, 39 — theft of property, $2,500-$30,000 (warrant)
- Francisco Moreno, 51 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 4-200 grams; parole violation warrant
- April Castillo, 49 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 1-4 grams
- Justin Joel Flores, 34 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 4-200 grams
- Amanda Martinez, 39 — possession of a controlled substance, PG1, less than 1 gram
- Debra Ann Sanchez, 56 — manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, PG1, 1-4 grams; parole violation warrant
Additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues, according to police.
Anyone with information about drug trafficking or criminal activity is asked to contact Seguin police at 830-379-2123 or Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers.
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