On Tuesday, May 26, Mesquite Police Narcotics Detectives concluded an investigation into the sales and trafficking of heroin. The detectives had been investigating multiple suspects from the Southern Utah area who have been known to traffic heroin to the Mesquite area with the intent to sell. At around midnight, MPD Detectives arrested three of the suspects.
Ricky Welsh, 59, of St. George, Utah, was arrested and charged with: Felony sales of a controlled substance (heroin) and felony conspiracy to violate the Uniform Controlled Substance Act.
Jason Gubler, 33, of St. George, Utah, was arrested and charged with: Felony sales of a controlled substance (heroin) and felony conspiracy to violate the Uniform Controlled Substance Act.
Christopher Sisneros, 49, of St. George, Utah, was arrested and charged with: Felony possession of a controlled substance (heroin) with intent to sell, felony sales of a controlled substance (Heroin), and felony conspiracy to violate the Uniform Controlled Substance Act.
The Mesquite Police Department has zero tolerance for those who choose to use Mesquite as their platform for selling and distributing illegal and dangerous drugs. If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood or have any information reference illegal drug activity, please call the Mesquite Police Investigations crime tip line (702) 346-8826.
