4 Santa Cruz men arrested on drug charges in Stateline
Four Santa Cruz men were arrested this week on charges of transporting and distributing cocaine in Stateline.
The monthlong investigation by the Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force, Douglas County sheriff’s deputies and Santa Cruz officers ended March 2 with Joseph Perez, 26, and Oscar Madriz, 25, booked on charges of trafficking and sales of a controlled substance.
Officers also seized approximately 255 grams of cocaine with a street value of $25,500. A vehicle, firearm, and cash were also confiscated.
Sheriff’s deputes said Madriz, an ex-felon out of California, had a loaded semi-automatic handgun in his possession which he will face an additional charge for.
These arrests led deputies to another Stateline hotel room where they said small amounts of cocaine and marijuana were found, along with drug paraphernalia. Arrested in the room were Tyler Silveira, 28, and Joaquin Lara, 27, both from Santa Cruz, on various drug related charges.
— Lake Tahoe News staff report
GOOD JOB, VERY PROUD .MAKE SURE THEY NEVER COME BACK TO LAKE TAHOE ,THANK YOU
Thanks for reporting on progress the police are making, not just trying to collect revenue through metered parking.
victory?
as individuals, they won’t come back. people just like them, will take their place.
the supply was altered, demand stayed the same.
that is why drugs win the drug war.
how much was just spent to take $25k worth of drugs off of the street? after a trial, police work, incarceration…
This is the United States of America. People are inocent until proven guilty. these kids were prob set up and never sold any drugs before. the task force is a joke.
As Cr said, this will change nothing, maybe increase the price and/or someone might have to drive further for a day or two, in order to get their drugs.
Demand will always be the driver of drug supply.