On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at approximately 7:15am, members of the Brownwood Police Department, Brown County Sheriff’s Office and the Early Police Department executed a narcotics search and arrest warrant in the 500 block of 7th Street in Brownwood. The search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Brown County.

Investigators seized approximately 627 grams (1.5 pounds) of methamphetamine packaged for distribution and evidence related to the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics. This is the single largest seizure of methamphetamine in the City of Brownwood. This investigation is ongoing and more arrests are anticipated.

Juanita Villarreal, W/F, 47 years of age, and Pascual Castaneda Sr., W/M, 52 years of age, were arrested without incident by members of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team. They were booked into the Brown County Jail and charged with:

1. Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance Over 400 grams – First Degree Felony

“This seizure will significantly impact the availability of methamphetamine in Brownwood and Brown County,” said Chief Terry Nichols. “We will continue to actively work with our law enforcement and community partners to prevent and disrupt the distribution of illegal drugs in our community.”

Brown County residents are reminded and encouraged to report suspicious activity related to the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics. Residents who wish to remain anonymous can call the Heart of Texas Crime Stoppers at 800-222- TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers pays rewards to citizens and tipsters for confidential criminal information regarding crimes in Brown and surrounding counties.