Drug agents successfully apprehended a Bend man following an extensive investigation into the trafficking of cocaine within the Bend area. Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team agents made the arrest February 1st, 2024 after executing a search warrant at a residence on the 20000 block of Mel Court.
In late 2023, drug agents identified the 46-year-old suspect for selling cocaine in and around bars located in the south Bend area.
Following a surveillance operation, CODE Detectives detained the suspect and an alleged customer in the parking lot of a bar on the 61000 block of S Highway 97 in Bend. The alleged customer was released with a citation for possession of a controlled substance.
CODE Detectives secured a search warrant for the suspect’s truck and his parent’s residence, which is believed to be his temporary residence.
A subsequent search of the suspects truck uncovered a commercial quantity of cocaine, along with additional evidence confirming his involvement in cocaine distribution crimes. Additional non-drug-related evidence was also discovered at his parent’s residence. The investigation remains active, with additional suspects identified and further arrests anticipated.
The suspect was jailed on the following charges:
- Unlawful Distribution of Cocaine
- Unlawful Manufacture of Cocaine
- Unlawful Possession of Cocaine
It is important to note that criminal complaints only outline charges, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
