Last week, a multi-agency law enforcement initiative successfully targeted high narcotic activity areas, resulting in significant charges.
MULTI-AGENCY INITIATIVE TO COMBAT CRIME Last week, Precinct 8 Deputies teamed up with the Pasadena Police Department and the Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office in a coordinated multi-agency law enforcement initiative to combat crime in areas known for high narcotic activity. The joint operation was a success, resulting in the seizure of narcotics and firearms. During this initiative, Precinct 8 Deputy Mitchell conducted two traffic stops that led to two felony arrests. 23 year old Elijah Rene Pichardo was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon after he was found to be in possession of 4.42 grams of cocaine, a handgun and drug paraphernalia indicative to the distribution and delivery of narcotics. Pichardo was booked into the Harris County Joint Processing Center where his bonds were set at a total of $15,100. 26 year old Juan Rafael Estudillo was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and Felon in Possession of a Weapon after he was found to be in possession of 8.2 grams of cocaine, 72 grams of Xanax, 62 grams of marijuana, 3 firearms and $5,332 in US currency. Estudillo was booked into the Harris County Joint Processing Center where his bonds were set at a total of $35,000. At the time of his arrest, Estudillo was out on bond for drug and weapon related charges in Galveston County.