Crystal Methamphetamine Case Summary

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INTRODUCTION:
This case involves the suspect being arrested for H&S 11377(a)-Crystal Methamphetamine, H&S 11364 (a)-Drug Paraphernalia, PC 148.9(a)- Falsely Identifying Oneself and B&P 22435.2b-Possession of a Shopping Cart. The suspect also had two outstanding arrest warrants.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
This incident occurred at the Eaton Blanche Park Women’s restroom located on the southwest side.

EVIDENCE:

• (2)-Glass pipes approximately 3 inches in length with a bulb end, resembling a crystal methamphetamine pipe, with a burnt residue inside. One glass pipe was found in Suspect Macias’ black backpack. The second glass pipe was found in Suspect Macias’ bra.

• Plastic bundle with a white crystal substance inside, which resembled Crystal …show more content…

The crystal methamphetamine was found in Macias’ bra. The total weight of the crystal methamphetamine was 2.22 gross grams.

INVESTIGATION:

On 01-05-18 at approximately 1347 hours, Officer Armendariz #0211 and I conducted extra service at the above location. It should be known that citizens’ have telephoned the Pasadena Police Department about several person’s using narcotics at the above location. Prior location checks have also revealed subjects being arrested for narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

I checked both of the bathrooms located on the southwest side of the park. While at the women’s restroom front door, I identified myself as a Police Officer to determine if anyone was inside. I heard a female’s voice and immediately smelled a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside of the restroom.

I asked the female, later identified as Suspect Rocio Macias to step out of the restroom in order to conduct a narcotics investigation. Macias complied and stepped out of the restroom. I asked Macias if anyone else was inside of the restroom. Macias stated that her boyfriend was also …show more content…

I arrested Macias for H&S 11377(a)-Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine, H&S 11364(a)-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and B&P 22435.2b-Possession of a Shopping Cart (Cite #C432342). I escorted and placed Macias in the rear seat of my patrol unit #52.

Prior to leaving the above location, Macias admitted that she gave me her sister’s, Natalia name instead of hers. Macias stated that she gave me her sister’s name because she had a warrant for her arrest. Macias then gave me her true name and date of birth. I conducted a records check through PPD Dispatch and learned that Macias had two outstanding warrants for her arrest (see attached printouts). I additional charged Macias with PC 148.9(a)-Falsely Identifying Oneself.

I then transported Macias to the Pasadena Police Department for booking. Macias was later issued a citation for the above charges. Macias is scheduled to appear at the Pasadena Court on 04-05-18 at 0830 hours. Macias was held on the outstanding arrest warrants.
I conducted a Wells Test on the crystal substance that was found in Macias’ possession. The substance tested positive for crystal methamphetamine. The photos were uploaded into VeriPic. I then placed the crystal methamphetamine and glass pipes into evidence, see attached copy of the property

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