Sedona AZ (September 26, 2014) – Between September 12, 2014, and September 13, 2014, Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) detectives obtained and investigated drug related information developed from a fraud schemes investigation with Prescott Police Detectives. PANT officers were able to locate and identify numerous persons involved in illegal drug activity.

Multiple search warrants were served at two local Prescott motels. As a result of the search warrants, the following persons were arrested and charged with crimes and booked into the Yavapai County jail. As a result of these arrests, a total of three weapons were recovered in conjunction with approximately ¼ pound of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, Heroin and hallucinogenic Psilocybin:

Jennifer Nichols, 26, arrested

Jennifer Nichols, left, 26 years old, was arrested for Possession/use of dangerous drugs – Meth; Possession of dangerous drugs for sale, Meth; Possession/use of dangerous drugs – Psilocybin (mushrooms); Possession of dangerous drugs for sale – Psilocybin; Possession of dangerous drugs, Ecstasy; Possession of a narcotic drug – Heroin; Possession of a narcotic drug for sale, Heroin; Possession of drug paraphernalia. Nichols remains in-custody on a $5000 bond.

Diana Springs, 54, arrested

Diana Springs, right, 54 years old, was arrested for interfering with a judicial proceeding “arrest warrant”; Possession of dangerous drugs, Meth; Possession of dangerous drugs for sale, Meth; and Possession of drug paraphernalia. Springs was released on a $3000 bond.

Cynthia Castillo, 41, arrested

Cynthia Castillo, left, 41 years old, was arrested for Possession and use of dangerous drugs, Meth; Possession of dangerous drugs for sale,Meth; Possession of a dangerous drug, Ecstasy; Possession of a narcotic drug, Oxycodone; Possession of a firearm during a drug related felony; Possession of a firearm by a prohibited possessor; Possession of drug paraphernalia. Castillo was released on a $2000 bond.

Marcos Larrazolo, 21, arrested

Marcos Larrazolo, right, 21 years old, was arrested for Possession and use of dangerous drugs, Meth; Possession of dangerous drugs for sale, Meth; Possession of a firearm during a drug related felony; Possession and use of marijuana; Possession of drug paraphernalia. Larrazolo remains in-custody on a $2500 bond.

Gloria Castillo, 20, arrested

Gloria Castillo, left, 20 years old, was arrested for Possession and use of dangerous drugs, Meth; Possession and use of marijuana; Possession of drug paraphernalia, Meth; Possession of a firearm during a drug related felony. Castillo was released pending further investigation.

Matthew Masing, 29, arrested

Matthew Masing, right, 29 years old, was arrested for Possession of a Narcotic Drug- Heroin; Possession of a firearm during a drug related felony;Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Masing was released on a $2000 bond.

Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office with information or questions at 928-771-3260 or the YCSO website at www.ycsoaz.gov.

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