On Tuesday, detectives with the San Angelo Police Department's Street Crimes Division conducted an investigation and determined that Juan Lira, 45, was in possession of narcotics.
According to an SAPD press release, a traffic stop was conducted on Lira after he was observed operating a vehicle near the intersection of West 1st Street and N. Bryant Boulevard.
Lira was taken into custody for a parole violation warrant and was found to be in possession of narcotics as well as narcotic paraphernalia.
At the conclusion of the traffic stop, a search warrant was executed at a local motel and detectives were able to seize the listed items:
- Approximately 2.5lbs of methamphetamine
- Approximately 14 grams of heroin
- A quantity of cocaine, marijuana and Xanax.
- Approximately $2,000 in cash
Lira may face additional charges as this investigation continues.
SAPD’s Patrol Division and K-9 Division also assisted with this investigation.
