Four arrested following search warrant in Yorktown

By Sonya Timpone

Yorktown News-View

Four were arrested following a search warrant that was executed on Friday, July 29, at about 9 a.m. in Yorktown.

Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found inside the residence on the 200 block of South Church Street.

The search warrant was the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation through information that the sheriff’s office received.

Sheriff’s Office investigation assisted by DPS and members of the Lone Star Task Force.

All four individuals arrested live at the residence that was searched.

Abraham Alan Castillo, 34, of Yorktown, is charged with engaging in organized criminal activity, manufacture, and delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance; Castillo also had two outstanding warrants.

Michael Edward Carniero, 57, of Yorktown, is charged with engaging in organized criminal activity.

Miah Anne Crawford, 26, of Yorktown, is charged with engaging in organized criminal activity.

Elda Vela Gonzales, 60, of Yorktown is charged with engaging in organized criminal activity.

All four are being held at the DeWitt County Jail.

“I would like to thank the DeWitt County deputies and assisting agencies for their persistence in fighting the continuing problem of illegal drug activity in our community. These efforts will continue,” said DeWitt County Sheriff Carl Bowen.

“We would also like to thank the community for alerting us to these types of activities that are happening. Without their help it would make our job much more difficult.”

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