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For the second time in two months, detectives from the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team have arrested Madras residents for allegedly trafficking in methamphetamine.
Clarice Marie Rios, 32, her husband Nickolas Rios Garibay, 29, and Michael David Summerhalder, 32, were all arrested at a residence on Southeast Maliah Avenue, after detectives served a search warrant for illegal narcotics.
Detectives on the multijurisdictional task force had conducted a two-month investigation into trafficking of methamphetamine in the Central Oregon area by Clarice Rios, according to Lt. John Gautney, of the Bend Police Department. | | Submitted photo | | Nickolas Garibay |
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"At the time the warrant was served there were five adults and four children present," he noted. "All adults were detained without incident and the children, ages 2 to 11 years, were taken into protective custody by State Child Protective Services."
"Summerhalder was only visiting at the time," said Gautney, "however, he had drugs on him."
Approximately one-eighth of an ounce of methamphetamine -- prepackaged for sale -- was seized, as well as packaging material, scales, a small amount of marijuana, other drug paraphernalia, a laptop computer and about $1,600 cash, believed to be proceeds from drug sales.
Detectives also discovered several stolen saddles, antique furniture, and other items that had been stolen during burglaries in the Madras area. Some unknown pills, believed to be illegally acquired prescription medication, were also seized.
Rios was charged with manufacture, delivery and possession of methamphetamine, first-degree theft by receiving, frequenting a place where drugs are kept/sold, and four counts each of endangering the welfare of a minor and child neglect.
Garibay was charged with frequenting a place where drugs are kept/sold, as well as four counts each of endangering the welfare of a minor and child neglect.
Summerhalder was charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.
All three were arrested and lodged in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility.
CODE was assisted in the serving of the warrant by members of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Madras Police Department.
The CODE Team is also supported by the Bend, Redmond and Prineville police departments, Deschutes and Crook County sheriff's offices, Oregon State Police, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Jefferson, Deschutes and Crook County district attorneys, and the Oregon National Guard.
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