News Release

Date:

07/17/2007

Incident Type:

Possession of Marijuana

Date / Time of Occurrence:

07/17/2007 2:45 pm

Location of Occurrence:

7400 block of Bissell

Victim(s):

N/A

Suspect:

Daniel Mejorado H/M 38
Muricio Gutierrez H/M 26
Fredy Hernandez H/M 29
Nely Rodriguez H/F 26

Charges and Bail:

Possession of Marijuana over 50 lbs

Narrative of Incident:

This afternoon Harris County Sheriff Deputies initiated a traffic stop. Harris County Deputies received a signed written consent to search the vehicle. Harris County officers recovered approximately 30 lbs of marijuana and placed 2 suspects under arrest.  After receiving further information the officers went to the City of Manvel in the 7400 block of Bissell. Officers approached the residence and received a signed written consent from two occupants. After a search was performed the officers discovered over 200 lbs of marijuana and over $14,000 cash. The marijuana and cash were seized along with three firearms. Also seized was a trailer and large containers believed to have been used to transport the illicit drugs.

Agencies Involved: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston PD, ICE Officers, Pasadena PD and the Manvel Police Department

Press Release prepared by:

Sgt. Jay Coffman

Manvel Police Department Case Number:

070700236