- California, USA -
In a news release the Oxnard Police Department said that its Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation in July into narcotics activity occurring at a residence located in the 2200 block of Mono Street.
It emerged that the resident, 39-years-old RENE CERVANTEZ, was “involved in the sales of Fentanyl to Oxnard residents.”
Detectives developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant for the residence which was served on September 22, with the assistance of the Oxnard SWAT team and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
In addition to three different types of processed fentanyl, US Currency, and further evidence of narcotics sales, detective found two severely neglected dogs in the backyard of the property.
“The dogs were malnourished with no food, water, or shelter. The dogs were covered with fleas and rashes. The Ventura County Animal Services immediately responded to the residence and rescued the animals. The dogs were taken for immediate treatment at the Ventura County Animal Shelter”, stated the release.
CERVANTEZ was arrested for cruelty to animals and possession for sales of fentanyl, both felonies, and was booked into the Ventura County Jail with a bail request of $1,000,000.
According to police, CERVANTEZ “is currently out on bail for two separate narcotic sales arrests.”
Police say if you have any information about this case, please contact them at (805) - 385 - 7600. Thank you!
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