LUBBOCK, TX — 23 people in Lubbock have been charged with drug crimes after a year-long investigation into methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking. The charges were announced after the suspects were arrested on March 26.
According to the Northern District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office, the investigation started in March 2023, and led to the seizure of over 43 kilograms of methamphetamine, 285 grams of fentanyl (about 1,900 pills), 335 grams of cocaine, 2,296 grams of marijuana, and six firearms.
The fentanyl seized is enough to potentially cause over 21,000 lethal overdoses.
The people charged include:
- Vida Tamor Overstreet (49), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, unlawful use of communication facility, and distribution of methamphetamine
- Patrick Wayne Frazier aka Pat Pat (38), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine
- Juantay Dewayne Frazier aka Broadway (39), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, unlawful use of communication facility, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
- David Wayne Frazier aka Dinky (39), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, unlawful use of communication facility, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
- Santiago Daniel Baltazar aka Chago (26), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, distribution of fentanyl, and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl
- Walter Wood (36), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl
- Santos Moncada aka Tos (28), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine
- Jessie Franco (41), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
- Shondra Christine Walker (40), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
- Orian Emanuel Garcia (35), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
- Rudolfo Luna aka Roy Luna (43), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine
- Adam Lee Arredondo (37), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
- Justin Lee Dominguez (37), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine
- Anthony James Lockett (44), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, distribution of fentanyl, and distribution of methamphetamine
- Rita Adelita Castillo (44), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine
- Charles Andre Sykes (41), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
- Heather Jane Whitehead (40), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
- Henry Tienda Jr. (35), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
- Gary Dewayne Bolton aka Bay Bay (36), charged with distribution of fentanyl
- Arhmad Rashad Fountain aka Ra Ra (47), charged with distribution of methamphetamine
- Rubith Diaz Rodriguez (24), charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
- Tyler Kristian Piseno (37), charged with distribution of fentanyl
The operation was a joint effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The investigation was made to disrupt a large drug trafficking network in the Lubbock area. “This operation sends a clear message that we will not tolerate the flow of illegal drugs into our neighborhoods,” said Eduardo A. Chavez, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA.
FBI Special Agent R. Joseph Rothrock added, “These arrests will have a considerable impact on the distribution of methamphetamine in the greater-Lubbock area, and law enforcement will continue work together to ensure the safety and security of our communities.”
FBI Director Kash Patel took to X on March 26, stating a takedown of 22 members of a narcotics trafficking ring in Lubbock was busted. This number has increased to 23, and they were believed to be working with Mexican Cartels.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. If convicted, some defendants could face up to life in prison.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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