NEWS RELEASE- FENTANYL OFF THE STREETS OF VINTON

EL PASO, TEXAS – On 12.05.2024 Deputies of the Northwest Patrol Station conducted a traffic stop at the 600 block of Westway. Before the vehicle came to a stop, Deputies observed the passenger of the vehicle throw items out of the window. Deputies detained two subjects who were identified as Joseph Lunares and Edgar Martinez.

During the investigation, a large number of pills which tested positive for Fentanyl were located and seized by Deputies. The items thrown out of the window were recovered and tested positive for Fentanyl. Both Joseph Lunares and Edgar Martinez were placed under arrest and charged with Tamper with Physical Evidence and Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1.

Edgar Martinez          Joseph Lunares