ELKHORN (WKOW) -- Officials in Walworth County say several drug investigations over the past six months have resulted in nearly 20 people being arrested on cocaine and marijuana charges over the past few days.
Captain Robert Hall says the Walworth County Drug Unit says within the past 10 days, the Drug Unit has served six search warrants at three homes in the City of Delavan, two residences in the Town of Darien and at one business, the Vegas Gentlemen’s Club, in the Town of Darien.
The Walworth County Drug Unit was assisted during the investigations by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, The DEA-Milwaukee, City of Lake Geneva Police, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police, City of Delavan Police and the City of Whitewater Police.
The Walworth County Drug Unit is continuing to investigate circumstances surrounding these investigations. The Drug Unit anticipates more arrests to be presented to the Walworth County District Attorney for charging decisions.
The search warrants resulted in the recovery of cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, drug paraphernalia and the seizure of items used to facilitate and distribute illegal drugs.
The Drug Unit has arrested 16 suspects during this time period. Their photos can be seen on the Walworth County Sheriff's Department Facebook page and include:
April A. Esquivel, age 36, Delavan, arrested on February 22, 2018, and charged with threecounts Delivery of Cocaine, 3 counts of Party to a Crime Delivery of Cocaine,
Armando Esquivel, age 35, Delavan, arrested on February 22, 2018, and charged with sixcounts Delivery of Cocaine, 1 count Party to a Crime, Delivery of Cocaine.
Colton T. Schluneger, age 20, Delavan, arrested on February 22, 2018, and charged withPossession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana.
Jose A. Galarza, age 29, residing in the City of Delavan, arrested on February 20, 2018, and charged with 2counts Delivery of Cocaine Possession of Cocaine & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Gilbert Gonzalez, age 40, residing in the City of Delavan, arrested on February 15, 2018, and charged with 3counts Delivery of Cocaine and 1 count Delivery within 1000 feet of a City Park.
Brandon E. Hendricks, age 33, residing in the City of Delavan, arrested on February 14, 2018, and charged with3 counts Delivery of Crack Cocaine and 3 counts Delivery within 1000 feet of a City Park. Hendricks was alsoplaced on a probation hold.
Rosa E. Ibarra Camberos, age 24, residing in Posen, Illinois, arrested on February 22, 2018, and charged with1 count Delivery of Cocaine.
Alicia M. Limones, age 25, residing in City of Delavan, arrested on February 22, 2018, and charged with 1 countDelivery of Cocaine.
Robert D. Maldonado, age 37, residing in the City of Lake Geneva, arrested on February 14, 2018, andcharged with 3 counts Delivery of Methamphetamine, 2 counts within 1000 feet of a City Park and 2 countsPossession of THC and 3 counts Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Christian Montano, age 25, residing in the Town of Darien, arrested on February 21, 2018, and charged with 8counts Delivery of Cocaine and 1 count Possession of Cocaine.
Cristian F. Rodriguez, age 26, residing in the City of Janesville, arrested on February 21, 2018, and chargedwith Delivery of Cocaine, party to a crime.
Martin Sotelo Guzman, age 33, residing in the Town of Darien, arrested on February 20, 2018, and chargedwith Delivery of Cocaine, party to a crime & unauthorized use of personal identity.
Reginald D. Washington, age 52, residing in the City of Delavan, arrested on February 13, 2018, and chargedwith 2 counts Delivery of Crack Cocaine within 1000 feet of a City Park, 1 count Possession of Cocaine.
Madeline E. Osmond, age 18, residing in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, arrested on February 22, 2018, andcharged with Possession of Marijuana (THC).
Savannah O. Alexander, age 21, residing in City of Beloit, arrested on February 22, 2018, and charged withPossession of Marijuana (THC).
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