Two persons are in jail with hefty bonds after being caught with medication and later hit with further costs for human trafficking.
On June 12, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Workplace Organized Crime Unit, alongside SWAT and K9 items, executed a search warrant at 417 E. Rio Grande St. in Taylor. 5 individuals had been arrested for possession of a managed substance, particularly methamphetamine.
Edward Tito Garza was arrested and charged with possession of a managed substance, a couple of, however lower than 4 grams. In response to a press launch from the Sheriff’s Workplace, Garza has a historical past of violent and drug-related crimes, together with a 1992 homicide conviction and a number of costs for evading arrest, failing to determine as a fugitive and numerous drug costs.
Claudia Gaspar was additionally arrested as part of the investigation. Later, Gaspar was moreover charged with trafficking of individuals.
Lastly, a cost for trafficking a toddler for sexual conduct was added towards Garza.
“The Williamson County Sheriff’s Workplace stays dedicated to combating human trafficking and drug offenses,” the press launch stated. “We’ll proceed to pursue and apprehend prison offenders who threaten our neighborhood in order that the district lawyer can deliver them to justice.”
Each Gaspar and Garza are nonetheless in custody on the Williamson County Jail. Gaspar’s bond is about at $75,000, whereas Garza’s bond is $600,000.
The names of the opposite suspects haven’t been launched.
Any further victims are urged to come back ahead and make contact with the Sheriff’s tipline at 512943- 1170 or through e-mail at drug-humantraffickinginfo@ wilco.org.
