Thread: CO: Big-time dealer arrested, Eagle County cops say

Big-time dealer arrested, Eagle County cops say

Josue Roberto Delgado sold the most drugs in western Eagle County, cops say

BY STEVE LYNN
eagle county correspondent
July 11, 2007

GYPSUM — An illegal immigrant who was arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession in January reentered the country illegally and was arrested for selling cocaine to undercover police Thursday, police said.

Josue Roberto Delgado, 31, of Dotsero, was arrested on suspicion of distribution, conspiracy to distribute and possession of cocaine, all felonies, the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Tuesday.

Delgado was sold a half ounce of cocaine to undercover officers a total of Thursday, police said.

People who had bought cocaine from Delgado helped police in their five-year investigation, police said.

Police called Delgado the largest supplier of drugs in western Eagle County, they said.

“He’s a very big player from everything we understand from the public,â€

On Jan. 23, Delgado was arrested on suspicion of felony cocaine possession and other charges and was jailed, but Delgado paid his bond with help from family members and was released, police said.

Apparently, this is where they system is breaking down. My understanding is that ICE should have been notified of the arrest and then taken custody of Delgado.