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Austin Police Arrest Jesse Carrillo After Downtown Drug Raid That Seized Drugs and Over $200,000

The case stems from a prolonged narcotics probe with additional felony counts pending.

Overview

  • Detectives executed a search warrant on Sept. 3 at a residence at 91 Red River Street in downtown Austin.
  • The APD Narcotics Support Unit focused the investigation on activity in the Downtown Area Command and East Austin.
  • Jesse Carrillo, 33, was booked on money laundering, a second-degree felony, and delivery of a controlled substance, a first-degree felony.
  • Police reported seizing 20.4 pounds of marijuana, 194 THC vape cartridges, 2,900 grams of suspected psilocybin-laced candy bars, 8.6 grams of cocaine, and more than $200,000 in cash.
  • APD says the case remains open with further charges under review and is asking the public to submit tips via its narcotics tipline or Capital City Area Crime Stoppers.