Search Warrant Sweep Leads to Many Arrests and Seizure of Over 1 1/2 Pound of Meth

The search warrants led to the arrests of seven people, $37,022.00 in cash, 1 ½ pounds of Methamphetamine, 3 ounces of Cocaine.. Seven children were taken into protective custody by DHS and a 9mm handgun.

Cocaine seized Friday Photo: Marion County Sheriff

(KEIZER) - Several local police agencies working together as the Marion County Methamphetamine Strike Force, served search warrants were served at eight locations in Marion and Polk Counties Friday

Lt. Doug Garrett with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the operation marked the culmination of a three-month investigation by the newly formed Meth Strike Force, which was developed for the purpose of identifying, investigating, arresting and ultimately prosecuting organized crime families that are responsible for supplying methamphetamine to dealers within Marion County.

Garrett says 12 Law enforcement agencies, 10 narcotic teams, three tactical/SWAT units and 6 support agencies representing Marion County, the cities of Salem, Keizer, Woodburn, Stayton and Silverton, the Oregon State Police, Polk County, Lincoln County and Linn County were key sources for the successful operation.

These organizations were the Department of Human Resources, members of the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Marion County Sheriff’s Office Parole and Probation deputies and Reserve deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Mt. Angel P.D. and the Stayton Police Department.

Garrett says the search warrants led to the arrests of seven people, the seizure of three vehicles, including a 2002 BMW, a 2000 Lincoln LS and a 2004 Honda Accord. They also seized $37,022.00 in cash, 1 ½ pounds of Methamphetamine, 3 ounces of Cocaine, seven children taken into protective custody by DHS and a 9mm handgun.

The following are the locations where search warrants were served:

• 4099 April Ct. NE, Salem, Marion County, Oregon
• 955 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
• 4562 Swegle Rd. NE, Salem, Marion County, Oregon
• 291 45th Ave. NE, Salem, Marion County, Oregon
• 4012 Ibex St. NE, Salem, Marion County, Oregon
• 3246 Felina Ave. NE #209, Salem, Marion County, Oregon
• 165 College Dr. NW, Salem, Polk County, Oregon
• 2832 Strong Rd. SE, Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Agustin Dias-Magana, DOB: 06/24/74
Arrested at: 3246 Felina Ave. NE #209, Salem, Or.
Charges: Racketeering, Delivery of Methamphetamine, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.
Total Bail $2,540,000.

Christian Jonathan, Barrera DOB: 09/25/82
Arrested at: 4012 Ibex St. NE, Salem, Or.
Charges: Delivery of Methamphetamine.
Total Bail $500,000.

Eduardo Manzo Zepeda DOB: 11/07/71
Arrested at: 291 45th Ave. NE, Salem, Or.
Charges: Delivery of Methamphetamine, Racketeering.
Total Bail $2,540,000.

Jose Alfredo Barajas-Cortez, DOB: 01/12/85
Arrested at: 4099 April Ct. NE, Salem, Or.
Charges: Endangering the welfare of a minor, Maintaining a residence where drugs are sold.
Total Bail $10,000. Has ICE Detainer.

William Lee DOB: 03/25/79
Arrested at 165 College Dr. NW, Salem, Or.
Charge: Warrant arrest.
Total Bail $100,000.

Christina Steffen DOB: 06/15/75
Arrested at 165 College Dr. NW, Salem, Or.
Charge: Warrant arrest.
No bail.

Viridiana Calderon-Herrera DOB: 11/16/82
Two counts Endangering the Welfare of a Minor and One count Maintaining a residence where drugs are sold.
Total Bail $15,000.

The Marion County Methamphetamine Strike Force (MSF) is made up of narcotics investigators from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the Salem Police Department, the Keizer Police Department and the Woodburn Police Department. A Marion County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant operationally supervises the Strike Force. A Marion County Deputy District Attorney is assigned to the Team and insures that cases investigated by the Meth Strike Force are prepared in such a manner that a successful prosecution is insured.