Eagle Pass Police Dept. and DEA conduct raid at local homes; four arrested

EAGLE PASS, Texas -- On Thursday, October 3, 2013, at approximately 10:25 am, The Eagle Pass Police Department with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, executed a State Search Warrant at 127 Colorado Street. At the scene three males, one female, and one male juvenile were detained for investigation. All four adults were formally charged and arrested for numerous charges. Armando Narciso Ramirez, 24, Jesus Mendoza, Jr., 27, Mark Anthony Ojeda, 21, and Aidee Azucena Ramirez, 38 all of Eagle Pass, Texas were arrested. Defendants are being charged with Possession of Marijuana with intent to Distribute, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute.

Also taken into custody at the scene were a 20 gauge shotgun and a 40 caliber pistol. An assortment of drug paraphernalia used for packaging and distribution was seized as well. Several Marijuana plants used for cultivation and marijuana individually packaged and ready for distribution were retrieved at the address. An undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency was also found and seized.

This arrest was done after a four month long investigation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Division with the cooperation from the Drug Enforcement Administration. The case still remains open and defendants have been turned over to the District Attorney’s Office for further prosecution.

The Eagle Pass Police Department takes a firm stand against its fight against drugs and will not tolerate this type of activity in our community.