(Source: Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office)
The information provided is from the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office.
In West Texas, a recent drug operation led by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals and the confiscation of six kilograms of cocaine. The operation involved the search of six different locations, where law enforcement authorities discovered cocaine, a sum of $55,000 in cash, and five firearms. It is worth noting that the OCDETF includes the DEA Dallas Field Office as one of its key members.
The individuals who have been arrested and the charges initially filed against them in relation to this case are listed below.
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- Esteban Renee Garcia, 36, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution of cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
- Rodrick Deone Hall, 48, aka “Dirty,” is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution of cocaine base, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.Â
- Leticia Chavez, 58, charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and distribution of cocaineÂ
- Shannon Sainz, 28, charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and unlawful use of a communications facilityÂ
- Janie Reyna, 40, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.Â
- Anthony “AV” DeLeon, 45, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility. Â
- Isaac “Ike” Rodriguez, 43, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
- Anthony McIntire, aka “Ace,” 29, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution of cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.Â
- Roland Vasquez Gomez, 48, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.Â
- Rodrick Lamont Bibbs, 39, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.
- Michael Tijerina, 59, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and distribution of cocaine.
- Miguel Ramirez-Pedroza, 45, was arrested and charged via criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine. (His initial appearance in federal court will be scheduled at a later date.)
The OCEDTF’s main objective is to target and take down the most influential drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that pose a significant threat to the United States.