Twelve Charged in Alleged Lubbock Cocaine Drug Bust

LUBBOCK, TX – Twelve people have been arrested in connection with alleged cocaine distribution in Lubbock, announced by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton.

Eleven defendants appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy Burch on Monday following a 17-count indictment that was unsealed earlier this week.

The indicted individuals include:

• Esteban Renee Garcia: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution, attempted distribution, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
• Rodrick Deone Hall, aka “Dirty”: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution of cocaine base, attempted distribution, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
• Leticia Chavez: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and distribution.
• Shannon Sainz: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and unlawful use of a communications facility.
• Janie Reyna: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
• Anthony “AV” DeLeon: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
• Isaac “Ike” Rodriguez: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
• Anthony McIntire, aka “Ace”: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution, attempted distribution, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
• Roland Vasquez Gomez: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
• Rodrick Lamont Bibbs: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.
• Michael Tijerina: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and distribution.

The twelfth defendant, Miguel Ramirez-Pedroza, was arrested and charged via criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine. His initial court appearance will be scheduled later, according to the release.

During the operation, agents executed searches at six locations, seizing approximately 13 pounds of cocaine, five firearms, and $55,000 in cash.

It is important to note that an indictment or complaint is an allegation of criminal conduct, not evidence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If convicted, some may face potential life sentences in federal prison.