On Monday, November 14th, 2016, Southport Police Department officers on routine patrol observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed in the 200 block of Walnut Street in Southport. Upon conducting a traffic stop of the vehicle, it was learned the driver, 29 year old Esteban Abrego, had never been issued a valid license. The passenger of the vehicle, 33 year old Ramon Estrada, also did not have a valid driver's license.
When officers searched the vehicle prior to towing it, they located over 20 grams of black tar heroin. Also seized was over $3000 in U.S. currency. Because the incident occurred within 500 feet of Southport Elementary School, both men were charged with level 2 felony Dealing in a Narcotic Drug and level 4 Possession of a Narcotic Drug. They are both currently being held in the Marion County Jail.
If you have any further information about this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact the Southport Police Department at 317-787-7595 or [email protected]. You may remain anonymous if you wish.
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