HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Carbon County law enforcement leaders, announced seven arrests and the seizure of several pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl/heroin, and marijuana.
Cruz “June” Rodriguez — the leader of the organization — is charged, along with Elijah Marie Camacho, Justin Paul Heacock, Christopher Hazlett, Kayla Marie Evert, and Jose Nieves-Feliciano.
The investigation revealed Rodriguez was a ruthless leader, who kept co-conspirators under his rule by threats and brandishing a firearm.
This operation was a joint effort between the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotics Investigations, the Carbon County Drug Task Force, and other local law enforcement partners.
“Taking drug dealers off the streets continues to be a top priority of my office. Firearms and drug trafficking is a deadly mix that we have seen manifest across the Commonwealth in acts of violence,” Attorney General Sunday said. “I am grateful to our law enforcement partners who teamed with our office to make arrests and seizures which will have lasting impact in these communities.”
“I’m grateful for the continued cooperation and support from state narcotics agents and from our Attorney General Dave Sunday in our efforts to stop drug trafficking in Carbon County,” Carbon County District Attorney Michael Greek said. “These drug arrests highlight the successful collaboration between the local police of Carbon and Schuylkill counties and the Attorney General’s Drug Task Force. I can not be more proud of their teamwork, dedication and commitment to keep Carbon County safe.”
Charges for those arrested are as follows;
- Cruz “June” Rodriguez is being charged with two counts of Corrupt Organizations, three counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, seven counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, six counts of Conspiracy Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, one count of Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, one count of Persons not to Possess Firearms, one count of Receiving Stolen Property, and one count of Criminal Use of a Communication Facility.
- Elijah Maria Camacho is being charged with two counts of Corrupt Organizations, one count of Possession with Intent to Deliver, one count of Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, and one count of Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance.
- Jose Nieves-Feliciano is being charged with two counts of Corrupt Organizations, one count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, one count of Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, one count of Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance, and one count of Criminal Use of a Communication Facility.
- Justin Paul Heacock is being charged with one count of Corrupt Organizations, one count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, one count of Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, one count of Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance, and one count of of Criminal Use of a Communication Facility.
- Christopher “Skinny” Hazlett is being charged with two counts of Corrupt Organizations, one count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, one count of Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, one count of Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance, and one count of Criminal Use of a Communication Facility.
- William Carter is being charged with three counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance and three counts of Criminal Use of a Communication Facility.
- Kayla Maria Evert is being charged with one count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, one count of Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance, one count of Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, and one count of Criminal Use of a Communication Facility.
Criminal charges, and any discussion thereof, are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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