A two month gang related drug-trafficking investigation came to a successful conclusion after Officers served four search warrants Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, resulting in seven arrests....
The investigation, known as “Operation Checkmate,” began in July of this year through the collaborative efforts of Chino PD and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Southern California Drug Task Force. The operation targeted members and associates of the “Chino Sinners” street gang who were actively involved in the sales of narcotics in the city of Chino and surrounding areas in cooperation with the Mexican Mafia prison gang.
After identifying the suspects and obtaining the necessary evidence related to the drug ring, Officers from Chino PD, Pomona PD, Ontario PD and DEA served search warrants at four locations in the cities of Chino and Pomona (12900 block of fifth Street, Chino / 12900 block of 13th Street, Chino / 2300 block of Reservoir Street, Pomona / 300 block of Kingsley, Pomona). In addition to seven arrests for various charges, Officers seized a vehicle, handgun, ammunition, tens of thousands of dollars in cash, 8 ounces of methamphetamine and various drug sales paraphernalia.
Three additional drug and gang related arrests linked to the ongoing case were made in the months leading up to yesterday’s operation. The following subjects were arrested yesterday for the charges listed below; additional charges are pending. They were all booked at the West Valley Detention Center.
Hector Aranda - age 34 of Pomona: Conspiracy, possession for sales of narcotics, criminal street gang activity and gang enhancement
Cesario Martinez - age 38 of Pomona: Conspiracy, possession for sales of narcotics, criminal street gang activity and gang enhancement
Gina Naranjo-Martinez - age 25 of Pomona: Conspiracy and child endangerment
Joey Perez - age 20 of Chino: Conspiracy, possession for sales of narcotics, criminal street gang activity and gang enhancement
Michael Vasquez - age 54 of Chino: Conspiracy, possession for sales of narcotics, criminal street gang activity and gang enhancement
Pete Vicario - age 57 of Chino: Parole violation warrant
Wally Vicario - age 34 of Chino: Conspiracy, possession for sales of narcotics, criminal street gang activity and gang enhancement
“Chino PD and our partners at DEA, are committed to dedicating the resources necessary to disrupt drug and gang networks such as this,” states Chino Police Chief Karen Comstock. “Our community members have a right to live safely and without fear of this type of activity; we simply will not tolerate it. After the success of Operation Checkmate, our hope is that this message is clear.”
The investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is asked to contact Chino PD at (909) 628-1234. See More
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