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Released: March 31, 2021 - Wednesday, 02:54 PM

Narcotics Investigation

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 3-25-21, Approximately 8:00 AMPlace of Occurrence: 1200 block of Corral Creek Avenue, Paso RoblesVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Mario Enrique Saucedo Rodriguez, 23, Paso RoblesOn 3-25-21, members of the Sheriff's Special Operations Unit, San Luis Obispo County Probation Department and Homeland Security Investigations served a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of Corral Creek Avenue in Paso Robles.
A Sheriff's K9 was used to search the apartment and discovered a bag of suspected methamphetamine, and baggies of suspected heroin on the bedroom closet floor. Additionally, the K9 alerted to a backpack near the bed and on a dresser next to the bed. Detectives found evidence that was consistent with the sales of narcotics including two digital scales, packaging and a ledger book.
Detectives seized approximately one pound of meth with a street value of approximately $5,000, 122 grams of heroin with a $10,000 street value, and 4 grams of fentanyl worth approximately $500. Additionally, more than $11,000 in cash was seized, along with a non-serialized Glock 19 "Ghost Gun."
Detectives arrested 23-year-old Mario Enrique Saucedo Rodriguez of Paso Robles for possession of a controlled substance for sale and possession of a narcotic controlled substance for sale.