Three locals arrested on drug charges
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people accused of various drug charges Friday in Yuma.
YCSO said at approximately 8:16 A.M., the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF)–which is a multi-agency task force comprised of officers and agents from the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, the Yuma Police Department, the U.S. Border Patrol, and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations– along with additional YCSO Deputies, Border Patrol Agents, and Homeland Security Special Agents served a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 3300 block of W. 5 th Street in Yuma, Ariz.
With the assistance of YCSO K-9 “Jax”, the search led to the discovery of approximately 148.9 grams of methamphetamine, 22.8 grams of heroin, 92.5 narcotic pills, 32.1 grams of additional narcotics, and additional paraphernalia items indicative of street sales. The narcotics seized had a combined estimated street value of $6,683.
YCSO said the suspect of the search warrant, Oscar Bursiaga Sr, 65, of Yuma, Ariz. was arrested and booked into the Yuma County Detention Center for possession of a dangerous drug for sale, possession of a dangerous drug, possession of a narcotic drug for sale (x2), possession of a narcotic drug (x2), possession of drug paraphernalia, and promoting prison contraband.
Another suspect contacted at the residence, Susan Morales, 46, of Yuma, Ariz. was arrested and booked into the Yuma County Detention Center for possession of a dangerous drug for sale, possession of a dangerous drug, possession of a narcotic drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A third suspect contacted at the residence, Jose Luis Ulloa, 55, of Yuma, Ariz. was arrested and booked into the Yuma County Detention Center for possession of a dangerous drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public to call (928) 783-4427 to report any suspected drug activity or visit our website at www.yumacountysheriff.org to submit an anonymous tip.
