Photo: John Castellanos
MERCED – A gang member sold drugs from his home, and the MPD found out about it. Then the Gang Violence Suppression Unit (GVSU) got busy.
Officers arrived at the home in the 1400 block of Louise Avenue. 61-year-old John Castellanos then received a search warrant from authorities,
The search warrant produced 2 ounces of heroin, packaging material, a digital scale, needles, a Billy club and cash.
Therefore police arrested Castellanos, as well as 25-year-old Sophia Carr. Their charges include possession and sales of heroin and possession of a Billy club and metal knuckles.
Taken from the home
Castellanos also faces gang enhancements to his charges.
Anyone with information regarding this crime can contact the Gang Violence Suppression Unit (GVSU). Sgt. Rodriguez’s number is (209) 385-4710 or GVSU@cityofmerced.org. Also, the Merced Police Department Tipster Line is (209) 385-4725. The public can send information via anonymous text messages by dialing “TIP411” (847411) and including the word “Comvip” as the “keyword” in the text message.
