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Posted:12/23/2009 3:50 CST
Two charged after marijuana allegedly sold at Floresville McDonald's
By Vianna Davila - Express-News
Police in Floresville believe some customers frequenting a McDonald's there might have been in line for something other than food after they arrested an employee accused of selling marijuana out of the restaurant last week.
Estevan Quiroz, 20, was charged with possession of marijuana between 2 and 4 ounces, a Class A misdemeanor.
The same day, police booked James Pacheco, 26, also a McDonald's employee, on a charge of possession of marijuana under 2 ounces, a Class B misdemeanor. Investigators do not suspect Pacheco in the drug operation.
Pacheco of Floresville previously has pleaded guilty to possession of the drug three times, most recently in January, when he was convicted of having marijuana between 4 ounces and 5 pounds.
It wasn't disclosed Wednesday when McDonald's hired Quiroz and Pacheco.Police said Quiroz's customers sent him text messages or called him on his cell phone, asking if he had any available product.
If he did, Quiroz texted them back yes.They showed up at the store and met him in the restaurant bathroom, where the transactions took place.
Though Evins said investigators believe the sales took place daily, a manager on duty was unaware of the activity.
Though police had received several calls about the possibility of drug sales at the restaurant, they got their most specific tip from an anonymous call Dec.16, Evins said.
Officers went to the store on U.S. 181, where they spotted Quiroz and Pacheco walking out from behind a secured trash bin on the McDonald's property.
Both men, who were on duty and in McDonald's uniforms, smelled of marijuana.Police say Pacheco had just finished smoking a joint with Quiroz when officers showed up to make the bust.
Officers questioned them, and the men admitted having pot. A search of their vehicles revealed 11/2 joints (one was half-smoked) in Pacheco's ashtray. In Quiroz's vehicle, the officer discovered four small bags of marijuana, packaged for sale, wedged in the space between the driver and passenger seats, Evins said.
Quiroz had three more baggies on his person, the lieutenant added. He said Quiroz eventually admitted he sold pot from out of the McDonald's store.
After more questioning, officers received consent from Quiroz's father to search his home, just north of Floresville near the Wilson County line. There, officers found more marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Evins said.
Both men posted bail the day after their arrests and were released from the Wilson County Jail.
Posted:12/23/2009 3:50 CST
Two charged after marijuana allegedly sold at Floresville McDonald's
By Vianna Davila - Express-News
Police in Floresville believe some customers frequenting a McDonald's there might have been in line for something other than food after they arrested an employee accused of selling marijuana out of the restaurant last week.
Estevan Quiroz, 20, was charged with possession of marijuana between 2 and 4 ounces, a Class A misdemeanor.
The same day, police booked James Pacheco, 26, also a McDonald's employee, on a charge of possession of marijuana under 2 ounces, a Class B misdemeanor. Investigators do not suspect Pacheco in the drug operation.
Pacheco of Floresville previously has pleaded guilty to possession of the drug three times, most recently in January, when he was convicted of having marijuana between 4 ounces and 5 pounds.
It wasn't disclosed Wednesday when McDonald's hired Quiroz and Pacheco.Police said Quiroz's customers sent him text messages or called him on his cell phone, asking if he had any available product.
If he did, Quiroz texted them back yes.They showed up at the store and met him in the restaurant bathroom, where the transactions took place.
Though Evins said investigators believe the sales took place daily, a manager on duty was unaware of the activity.
Though police had received several calls about the possibility of drug sales at the restaurant, they got their most specific tip from an anonymous call Dec.16, Evins said.
Officers went to the store on U.S. 181, where they spotted Quiroz and Pacheco walking out from behind a secured trash bin on the McDonald's property.
Both men, who were on duty and in McDonald's uniforms, smelled of marijuana.Police say Pacheco had just finished smoking a joint with Quiroz when officers showed up to make the bust.
Officers questioned them, and the men admitted having pot. A search of their vehicles revealed 11/2 joints (one was half-smoked) in Pacheco's ashtray. In Quiroz's vehicle, the officer discovered four small bags of marijuana, packaged for sale, wedged in the space between the driver and passenger seats, Evins said.
Quiroz had three more baggies on his person, the lieutenant added. He said Quiroz eventually admitted he sold pot from out of the McDonald's store.
After more questioning, officers received consent from Quiroz's father to search his home, just north of Floresville near the Wilson County line. There, officers found more marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Evins said.
Both men posted bail the day after their arrests and were released from the Wilson County Jail.
