Fayette Co. Deputies Stay Busy With Drug Arrests

On Friday, Feb. 18, at approximately 9:50 p.m. Deputy Dustin Kieschnick conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Kitchen Ln. in the Ellinger area for an equipment violation. A probable cause search was conducted, in which Oxycodone and Morphine pills were located, as well as marijuana and a firearm.

The driver, 37-year-old Derrick East of La Grange, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. He was transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.

On Sunday, Feb. 20 at approximately 12:52 a.m. Deputy Seth Nagel conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on State Hwy. 71 near US 77 for an equipment violation. A probable cause search was conducted which yielded marijuana, cocaine, THC oil and a firearm.

The driver, 29-year-old Abel Alvarez of Austin, was placed in custody and transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center on charges of Possession of Marijuana, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon.