From Oregonians for Immigration Reform
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www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff/investig/win.htm

Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - 06/17/09

Monday, June 15, 2009, at around noon the Westside Interagency Narcotics team served a search warrant at a Hillsboro residence in the 1800 block of SE Hanover Street. This was part of an ongoing investigation the WIN team was conducting into a group distributing Methamphetamine throughout the Washington County area.

The search warrant yielded methamphetamine, firearms and cash. Investigators developed further information that led them to a rural farm house in the community of Laurel in Washington County. Several vehicles were stopped after leaving the residence and additional methamphetamine, firearms and cash were seized.

The investigation dismantled an upper level Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) that was distributing methamphetamines throughout the area while armed.

Under previous Oregon controlled substance laws, suspects would have received much lighter sentences or even probation for Methamphetamine related crimes. Measure 57 provides enhanced penalties in distribution cases. If convicted, the suspects could face sentences ranging from 60 to 130 months in prison.

Total Evidence Seized:

1.4 lbs. Methamphetamine with a street value of about $30,000.

Nine firearms, including one that was reported stolen, were recovered.

Over $11,000 cash was seized.

WIN detectives arrested 5 suspects and charged them with the listed crimes:

Alejandro Mendoza-Sanchez (10-22-87) Possession/Manufacture/Distribution of a Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine (ICE Hold).

Freddie Villanueva (11-70-60) Distribution of a Controlled Substance Oxycontin, Manufacture of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana within 1000 feet of a school (Hillsboro High School) (WCC Hold).

Jessica Young (5-28-80) Possession of a Controlled Substance-Oxycontin / Unrelated Warrants. (Unknown custody)

Antonio Sanchez-Zamudio (6-12-66) Conspiracy to Commit Distribution of a Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine / Carrying a Concealed Weapon (ICE Hold).

Rosando Zamudio-Nunez (11-29-70) Conspiracy to Commit Distribution of a Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine / Theft 1 (WCC Hold)

All of the subjects were lodged into the Washington County Jail.

RELATED Information:

WIN is a multi-agency team and includes Members from the following agencies: Washington County Sheriff's Office, Beaverton Police Department, Hillsboro Police Department, Tigard Police Department, National Guard, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Web link: Westside Interagency Narcotics Team (WIN)