Mesquite SWAT Team Serves Search Warrant at Local Residence

On Wednesday, June 17, Mesquite Police Narcotics Detectives concluded an investigation involving multiple Mesquite residents selling and trafficking methamphetamine and marijuana in the Mesquite area. Due to the amount of suspects as well as their gang affiliation, the Mesquite Police S.W.A.T. team executed a search warrant at around 7:30 a.m. at the suspects’ residence. The search warrant resulted in six adults being arrested and the recovery of illegal drugs, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia.

Melissa Hernandez

Melissa Hernandez, 25, was arrested and charged with: Felony sales of a controlled substance (meth) and felony conspiracy to violate the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. Melissa’s parole in the state of Nevada was also revoked.

Jose Camarena

Jose Camarena, 22, was arrested and charged with: Felony offer and agree to sell methamphetamines, felony conspiracy to violate the Uniform Controlled Substance Act, two misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, and one misdemeanor count of theft.

Erik Gonzalez

Erik Gonzalez, 30, was arrested and charged with: Felony sells of a controlled substance (meth), two counts of felony conspiracy to violate the Uniform Controlled Substance Act, felony trafficking a controlled substance (meth), and two counts of transporting a controlled substance (meth).

Sheila Camarena

Sheila Camarena, 18, was arrested and charged with: Felony possession of controlled substance (meth), misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dimitri Martinez

Dimitri Martinez, 18, was arrested and charged with: Felony possession of controlled substance (meth), misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.