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DELTA — Three people were taken into custody early Tuesday morning after authorities searched four homes and found $10,000-worth of suspected drugs, plus firearms.

Arrested on suspicion of drug distribution were Christobal Velasquez, 39 and Jessica Prisbrey, 25. Also arrested was Rudell Gamez, 20, who was detained on an immigration hold. Formal charges hadn't been filed as of Tuesday night.

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At another residence, officers found a woman and three children, but they were not arrested.

Seventh Judicial District Meth/Drug Task Force Agent Jack Haynes said search warrants were secured as part of a months-long investigation, which continues. The alleged activities were connected to other drug cases currently proceeding through the courts, Haynes said.

"As we were working through this, different people started popping up," he said. "The person we searched is the person we believe was supplying meth and cocaine. We had a lot of information that led us to believe" drug dealing was taking place.

Authorities searched three residences on Heinz Street in Delta. They also conducted a knock-and-announce search at a home on Riley Lane, finding small quantities of alleged drugs there, but the resident was not at home.

Haynes said that on Heinz Street, officers and agents found approximately 8 ounces of suspected methamphetamine and small amounts of cocaine. The estimated street value of the seized substances was $10,000, he said.

Also found were a 12-guage shotgun, small-caliber semi-automatic handgun and a single-shot pistol.

All searches went smoothly, Haynes said, and more arrests are anticipated.

Assisting the task force were the Montrose Police Department, Montrose County Sheriff's Office, Delta Police Department, Delta County Sheriff's Office, San Miguel County authorities, Ouray County's K-9 unit, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

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kaitlyn heichel wrote on Oct 16, 2008 6:24 PM:

" This was my father. Bob heichel. Its been two years since his death and we are still very upset. My dad died when i was 13 years old. He was a great man and had done so much for people. Whenever he saw someone homeless he would always give them something. He has been there for me all my life, until now. I would just like to thank the serchers who did go out and search for him. Its realy appriaciated.
Anyways thanks again. My daddy will never be forgotten... "




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Sally Painter wrote on Aug 7, 2008 10:01 AM:

" my children are trying to locate the farmhouse of their great grandparents (Ellsworth & Bonnie Painter). They lived on Pea Green in late 1950's. I would appreciate any help you might give on this matter(to satisfy their curiousity). "




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tom wrote on Jul 2, 2008 11:52 AM:

" It works well in Denver, where police now call Social Services before raiding a drug house. This procedure lets them know whether children are present, and often, Social Services is able to give additional information.
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Addiction Recovery Colorado "




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Patt Free-Walker wrote on Jan 17, 2008 5:22 PM:

" It's been two and a half years since Collins' accident and the residents of Montrose will never know how much our family appreciates the kindess and prayers we received. We all were truly blessed to have been part of such a caring community.

Our hearts ache for the family that lost their son this past Father's Day. We will continue to pray for them. "




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Joan Anderson wrote on Aug 21, 2007 1:34 PM:

" I would like to say the article regarding Tyler Anderson came to our attention only recently in August 2007. I am his Grandmother,and his Grandfather and I live in Brighton, CO. We raised him to the age of 12 years old and have had little contact with him in the past 3-4 years. We would like to receive one of his videos and perhaps we could help him with his endeavor to enter the film career which he seeks. He knows our address & E-mail is rda1934@yahoo.com Very enlightening article. J.Anderson "




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Alan Walsh wrote on Aug 8, 2007 3:06 PM:

" This is Communism at it's clearest example, not the voting, the attemt for 100 % control by the "Peoples Republic of Telluride" over a private persons property. When I was a kid this was a free country. "




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Cole Grett wrote on Aug 3, 2007 8:42 PM:

" yea i was just letting you know that i did get first place. and i couldnt have done it without Jamie Goza "




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