Imperial
Biggest Marijuana Bust of the Year
Photo: confiscated marijuana CALEXICO – The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the biggest marijuana bust of the year. Authorities seized 23,000 pounds (over 11 tons) of illegal marijuana on
Woman Sentenced in Disability Insurance Fraud
IMPERIAL COUNTY— On June 30, 2017 60-year-old Teresa Baker was arrested and on January 4 of this year she subsequently pleaded guilty to one count of insurance fraud. Baker had
The Gun was Fake, the Arrest Wasn’t
Photo: Bryce Mejia EL CENTRO – 18-year-old Bryce Mejia was recently arrested for altering an imitation firearm. The suspect was driving near Austin and Ross Road and pointed the weapon
22 Bundles of Meth Smuggled in a Wheel Well Intercepted at the Border
Photo: Display of hidden meth SALTON CITY – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents have announced the discovery of drugs and subsequent arrest of an anonymous female suspected of smuggling
Spare Tire Conceals 65 Packages of Meth Seized at the Border
Photo: Seized meth on display CALEXICO – Anomalies during a border crossing inspection led an astute U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer to discover 65 packages of methamphetamine hidden inside
Man Charged with Sex with Minor
Photo: Raymond Valenzuela Jr. IMPERIAL — Based on allegations of sexual abuse of a minor under 14 years of age, the ICSO began an investigation on February 5. This investigation
Shots Fired Call Results in Arrest
Photo: Juan Salas HEBER – Officers were called out to a residence at 66 W. Mallard Street on Tuesday evening for a “shots fired” call. Responders confirmed that 54-year-old Mario
ICSO Announces Operation Safe Zone Results
Part of the Operation Safe Zone display IMPERIAL – The ICSO has been conducting Operation Safe Zone for the past ten months and recently announced its results. The range of
Operation Dead Ringer a Success in Calexico
CALEXICO – Multiple search warrants were executed on November 30 at businesses in Calexico under the name “Operation Dead Ringer.” The purpose of the sting was to investigate “the sale,
Burglary Suspect on the Loose
Carlos Omar Alvarez IMPERIAL — The ICSD is asking the public’s help in locating a burglary suspect. Carlos Omar Alvarez, age unknown, is being sought for burglary and vandalism charges.
