On October 29, 2024, at approximately 7:05 PM, narcotics investigators, along with K-9 Deputy Edwin Rodriguez and his partner K-9 Valco, executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on West Larkin Street in Athens. The search warrant was issued by 392nd District Judge Scott McKee.
During the operation, authorities arrested 29-year-old Sergio Osvaldo Rodriguez Garcia, who was found in possession of suspected cocaine and a significant amount of marijuana. The marijuana was discovered packaged in a gallon-sized bag, along with pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes. Additionally, a firearm and a large quantity of U.S. currency were recovered from the premises.
Rodriguez Garcia was transported to the Henderson County Jail, where he was booked on charges of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance and two counts of possession of marijuana. He is currently awaiting arraignment.
