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Released: August 31, 2016 - Wednesday, 03:52 PM
Investigators served search warrants at nine locations in both San Luis Obispo and San Bernardino Counties. The Sheriff's Office was assisted in the investigation by members of the Sheriff's K9 Unit, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), San Luis Obispo Police Department, County Probation Department, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, CHP and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Approximately two pounds of methamphetamine were seized during the investigation with an estimated street value of more than $12,000. Two handguns and ammunition were also confiscated. It's believed this operation has ties to Mexican drug cartels.
The following people were arrested:
1. Jesus Manuel Flores Ayala, 37, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime, transportation drugs for sale from one county to another non-contiguous county and possession of a firearm by a felon 2. Clarice Christensen, 59, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 3. Harold Johnson, 59, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime, transportation and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 4. Ismael Garcia Cruz, 22, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 5. Hugo Ubaldo, 27, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 6. Angelica Solorio Lopez, 42, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 7. Wendy Millan, 28, San Miguel. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 8. Lisa Becerra, 44, Atascadero. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 9. Kevin Snyder, 30, Atascadero. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale.
The following people have warrants for their arrests:
10. Francisco Simon Wbaldo, 30, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 11. Detra Nash, 53, Atascadero. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale and possession of drugs while armed. 12. Kansas Anderson Dorsey, 26, Shandon. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 13. Froilan Flores Gonzalez, 44, Hesperia. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale.
Narcotics Investigation
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: June 2016 to presentPlace of Occurrence: 600 Block of Moss Ave, Paso Robles, 2900 Block of Oak St., Paso Robles, 3100 Block of Spring St., Paso Robles, 1200 Block of Corral Creek, Paso Robles, 8300 Block of Azucena Ave., Atascadero, 9300 Block of El Bordo Ave., Atascadero, 6500 Block of Morro Rd., Atascadero, 11000 Block of Shahaptain Ave., Hesperia.Victim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Jesus Manuel Flores Ayala, 37, Paso Robles, Clarice Christensen, 59, Paso Robles, Harold Johnson, 59, Paso Robles, Ismael Garcia Cruz, 22, Paso Robles, Hugo Ubaldo, 27, Paso Robles, Angelica Solorio Lopez, 42, Paso Robles, Wendy Millan, 28, San Miguel, Lisa Becerra, 44, Atascadero, Kevin Snyder, 30, Atascadero, Francisco Simon Wbaldo, 30, Paso Robles, Detra Nash, 53, Atascadero, Kansas Anderson Dorsey, 26, Shandon, Froilan Flores Gonzalez, 44, Hesperia After a three month investigation that began in June 2016, members of the Sheriff's Narcotics Unit shut down a major methamphetamine distribution organization that was operating in northern San Luis Obispo County.Investigators served search warrants at nine locations in both San Luis Obispo and San Bernardino Counties. The Sheriff's Office was assisted in the investigation by members of the Sheriff's K9 Unit, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), San Luis Obispo Police Department, County Probation Department, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, CHP and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Approximately two pounds of methamphetamine were seized during the investigation with an estimated street value of more than $12,000. Two handguns and ammunition were also confiscated. It's believed this operation has ties to Mexican drug cartels.
The following people were arrested:
1. Jesus Manuel Flores Ayala, 37, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime, transportation drugs for sale from one county to another non-contiguous county and possession of a firearm by a felon 2. Clarice Christensen, 59, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 3. Harold Johnson, 59, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime, transportation and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 4. Ismael Garcia Cruz, 22, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 5. Hugo Ubaldo, 27, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 6. Angelica Solorio Lopez, 42, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 7. Wendy Millan, 28, San Miguel. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 8. Lisa Becerra, 44, Atascadero. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 9. Kevin Snyder, 30, Atascadero. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale.
The following people have warrants for their arrests:
10. Francisco Simon Wbaldo, 30, Paso Robles. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 11. Detra Nash, 53, Atascadero. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale and possession of drugs while armed. 12. Kansas Anderson Dorsey, 26, Shandon. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale. 13. Froilan Flores Gonzalez, 44, Hesperia. Conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a controlled substance for sale.
