Five people were arrested and over 1,100 grams of THC concentrates and products were seize during narcotics investigations across Central Texas.
The Bell County Organized Crime Unit arrested the individuals for the importation and distribution of THC vape cartridges, other THC infused edibles and large quantities of high grade marijuana into the Central Texas area.
Over 220 THC vape cartridges, over 1,100 grams of THC concentrates and products, and over 7.5 pounds of high grade marijuana were seized during the investigations, along with a stolen firearm and approximately $4,700.
In August 2019, the Bell County Organized Crime Unit and Copperas Cove Police Department arrested 34-year-old Carl Keen II of Copperas Cove and 34-year-old Michael Miller of Austin for distributing controlled substances in the Bell and Coryell County area.
During the investigation, 40 THC vapor cartridges, one gram of THC liquid, 716 grams of marijuana, and U.S. currency was seized. Keen and Miller were charged with felony offense of possession of a controlled substance: THC, in an amount less than 400 grams but more than 4 grams.
In August 2019, the Bell County Organized Crime Unit, Bell County Sheriff's Department and the Texas DPS K9 unit arrested 17-year-old Lance Daveion Turner of Harker Heights and 18-year-old Nathanial Cotten of Killeen for distributing controlled substances in the Bell County area.
During the investigation, approximately 204 grams of marijuana and 1,021 grams of THC concentrate, including gummies, edibles, and vapors, were found. A stolen 9mm semi-automatic handgun and a stolen 40 caliber semi-automatic handgun were also seized.
Turner and Cotton were charged with possession of a controlled substance: THC, in an amount more than 400 grams, which is a felony offense.
In September 2019. members of the Bell County Organized Crime Unit, Bell County Sheriff's Department and Killeen Police Department arrested 27-year-old Desron Simpkins of Copperas Cove for distributing marijuana in the Bell County area.
During the investigation, six pounds of high grade marijuana and U.S. currency was seized.
Simpkins was arrested for active warrants, including probation violations. He was charged with possession of marijuana in an amount less than 50 pounds but more than 5 pounds, which is a felony offense.
During a September 2019 investigation, members of the Bell County Organized Crime Unit learned individuals in the Killeen area were obtaining THC vapor cartridges in the Los Angeles area and shipping them to Bell County by common couriers. The unit says the investigation remains active and suspects have been identified.
