Aransas Pass Police Department

ARANSAS PASS (News Release) - Aransas Pass Police Officer Steve Torres was monitoring an area known for illegal activity when a motorist passed by him whom he recognized. The motorist was known for driving without a driver's license. After observing an additional traffic violation, Officer Torres stopped the motorist and performed a roadside investigation.

Torres confirmed the 42-year-old male still did not have a driver's license. The male was quite nervous during the contact. The roadside investigation evolved into a search of the vehicle. As a result, over 12 grams of meth and a syringe loaded with Fentanyl/Heroin. Drug paraphernalia was also found, indicating that the male was likely selling illegal narcotics.

Lastly, the male was safeguarding his illicit activities with a loaded handgun.

The male was charged with manufacturing/delivering a controlled substance in penalty group 1-B in an amount over 4 grams but under 200 grams, along with unlawful carrying of a weapon.