FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES DRUG BUST

Mary-Janet May 8, 2015

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COCAINE — Cocaine found inside torque converters.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Thursday morning around 9:45 am, and Fayette County K9 Interdiction Officer Thumann conducted a Traffic Stop on Interstate10 for a Traffic Violation.

While interviewing two individuals in the vehicle, criminal indicators were observed.

Consent to search the vehicle was obtained and Thumann and his K9 “Lobos” conducted a search of the vehicle and located approximately 2.4 pounds of cocaine on the rear passenger seat.

Also located in the trunk of the vehicle were 5 torque converters that were loaded with approximately 28 pounds of crystal methamphetamines, with a street value of approximately 1.3 million dollars.

Arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance over 400 grams was 24 yr old Justin Tyler Price and 39 yr old Fidencio Fernandez both of Del Rio, Texas.

Justice of the Peace Scott Parker of Precinct One set Bond at $200,000.00 for both Individuals.