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Narcotics Sales Arrest 

May 7, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report that Juan Delfin (51) was arrested for possession of controlled substances with the intent to sell and distribute.

On Friday, May 5th, 2023, at 1:55 P.M., Officer Lopez made a traffic stop on a vehicle near G Street & E. Childs Ave.

Delfin consented to a vehicle search and admitted to being in possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Officer Lopez seized 227 fentanyl tablets, 41 grams of methamphetamine, and $2,194.

Delfin was arrested for possession of controlled substances with the intent to sell and distribute. He was booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.

Case Number: 23-22971

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Lopez at 209-385-6912 or by email at lopezje@cityofmerced.org.  

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Source & photo: Merced Police Department

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