Sheriff deputy arrested for drug smuggling - Hot Off The Press (release): "Santa Cruz County Deputy Sheriff Jesus R. Contreras, 29, and Ernesto Castro, 38, both of Nogales, Ariz., were arrested by the Southern Arizona Border Corruption Task Force on federal drug trafficking and gun charges yesterday. Both were ordered detained at their initial appearance today in U.S. District Court before U.S. Magistrate Judge D. Thomas Ferraro. A detention hearing is set for May 7, 2010.
“Arizona’s law enforcement officers have a duty to uphold the law on our border, where many temptations lurk. The vast majority do so with honor,” said Dennis K. Burke, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona. “I want to thank the Southern Arizona Border Corruption Task Force for their excellent work on this investigation, and especially the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.”"
“Arizona’s law enforcement officers have a duty to uphold the law on our border, where many temptations lurk. The vast majority do so with honor,” said Dennis K. Burke, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona. “I want to thank the Southern Arizona Border Corruption Task Force for their excellent work on this investigation, and especially the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.”"
